Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

As far as he knew, during the later chaotic battles in the story, all these so-called ranks and systems became meaningless, and even one of the three starter families was directly removed from the list, so why bother with these trivial details?

If you truly possess the strength of a Special Grade, what does it matter if you're not actually a Special Grade?

"The workshop should be finished by this afternoon. Let's go to class now."

The five points surprised and delighted the Yue people.

So fast? It's really convenient to have power and influence. He thought it would take at least a few days.

But never mind, maybe this is better.

"Thank you, teacher. By the way, Gojo-sensei seems very busy and hardworking. You always seem to disappear from time to time."

"Well, teacher, I can't help it. There are so many things I have to deal with every day. I also really want to enjoy the days of basking in the sun every day, so I'm counting on you all to grow up quickly. When everyone becomes a 'strong person,' I think things will be a bit easier, hahaha."

The blindfolded youth answered Yue Ren's question with a relaxed expression, but Yue Ren could vaguely sense the helplessness and persistence in his heart from his nonchalant attitude.

Regardless of the outcome, at this moment, this man is the biggest reason why this country is at peace; he single-handedly upholds this "peace."

As a beneficiary of the system, Yue Ren would not treat him with any negative thoughts; this man had reasons to be respected by him.

"I understand, but this approach seems far too inefficient. Putting all the pressure on one person and trying to make them a 'savior' is a recipe for disaster. As human beings, we should at least know how to rely on ourselves."

"..."

The man from Yue was being somewhat tactful, but he believed the other party would understand his meaning.

Glancing at the new student who had uttered such a startling statement, Gojo Satoru was momentarily speechless. This unexpected coincidence in their thoughts brought back a sudden sense of nostalgia for his own past.

"It's okay, your teacher is the strongest. At the very least, I can buy you guys some time to 'develop'."

Yue Ren nodded slightly. This was an indisputable fact. As long as the guy in front of him was there, all malice would be sealed away as much as possible, which was also the best opportunity for him to quickly gain experience and become stronger.

Upon arriving at the classroom, Yue Ren found a seat in the back row by the window and officially began his journey of learning as a sorcerer.

This lesson was held separately for Kawasaki Koshito. It covered some basic knowledge that the other three already knew, while their usual learning consisted more of practice, training, and missions.

I happened to have some time today, so I had this vivid and engaging introductory lesson.

"So, if we compare magical power to electricity, then spells are like various household appliances. Using electricity alone can also produce effects, but it's very simple and crude, and in a sense, it's very limiting. Using spells can not only improve the efficiency of magical power utilization, but also achieve many unexpected effects. However, spells are generally something that spellcasters are born with..."

By showing two soda cans being hit in different ways, Gojo Satoru demonstrates the difference between curse power and curse magic.

"So Yue Ren, you should first familiarize yourself with some knowledge of incantation power. As for spells, perhaps you will be able to use them at some opportune moment."

"Um, I can use magic."

The Yue man raised his hand to answer.

"...Really?"

"Oh, he told me that the reason he was able to forge cursed tools so quickly was largely due to his special cursed arts."

Maki added, suddenly remembering something.

"Oh, interesting. Incantations that can help forge cursed tools are quite intriguing."

"There's nothing to hide. My spell is called 'Source Tracing,' and its effect is to interpret 'everything' about anything touched by my spell power."

"For example, with a precious sword, I can use magic to know what material it is made of, what state it is in, how it was forged, what major changes it has undergone, and so on. In fact, if my magic power is sufficient, I can even directly trace back to the source of a specific piece of information I want from the other party."

"The reason I was able to forge the cursed weapon was largely because I had accidentally learned about the process of my grandfather forging that cursed weapon, and I just happened to be a blacksmith's apprentice."

"Wow, that's a really powerful spell."

After Yue Ren explained it this way, everyone immediately understood how powerful this spell was. Although it had nothing to do with combat, it was, in a sense, a spell with maximum functionality.

"So that means if I give you a cursed artifact, I can master its forging technique?"

Gojo Satoru's voice unconsciously rose considerably; with his high intelligence, he naturally understood the appropriate use of this spell.

Everyone realized what was going on. Yes, if that were the case, wouldn't it be possible to replicate those powerful magical artifacts whose forging techniques had been lost? If that were the case, that would be fantastic!

Upon hearing this, the Yue man shook his head, then nodded amidst the confusion of the crowd.

"Theoretically, it's possible, but the 'gap' between the person I'm dealing with and myself can't be too great. For example, my grandfather's cursed artifact—I almost had a mental breakdown on the spot after seeing those things, and it took me a long time to recover afterwards."

"So, if you want to understand how to forge a top-grade cursed tool, I'll probably have to wait until I become stronger."

Yue Ren spoke with regret, but his classmates and teachers were overjoyed. After all, this was not a problem for them, and no one expected him to be able to forge a top-grade spell tool at this moment.

Gojo Satoru felt like he had struck gold. This was a chance to revive the glorious spell-making techniques of the Heian period, so how could he not be excited?

The trigger for his awakening was the memory of almost being killed, which made him particularly interested in cursed tools, especially certain special "superior" cursed tools, which could threaten him in the hands of the right person.

"Don't worry, we believe you can do it. Just tell me if you need anything, and everyone will fully support you."

Everyone nodded in agreement, especially Maki, for whom this was incredibly good news, as she relied on cursed tools to deal damage.

"Then let's continue. Next, I'll explain the release techniques for the 'tent'..."

As a technique with six eyes, Gojo Satoru's absolute information control creates one of the powerful advantages that allows him to quickly understand a person's situation and convey clear insights in a way that is very suitable for the person to understand. Therefore, his ability as a teacher is beyond doubt.

The morning passed by almost without Yue Ren noticing, until the man on stage announced that it was time for lunch, at which point he belatedly realized that the morning had already gone by.

The entire college is protected by the Tianyuan Barrier, and students can basically come and go freely in the dormitories. There are non-magician administrators stationed here. As long as you make a request in advance, the administrators will also prepare meals for the students. Faculty and staff can also stay in the dormitories if needed.

Incidentally, the college has suppliers who have undergone rigorous screening for all internal facilities, from the water system to the vending machines. Some of these suppliers are graduates of the college or introduced by their associates.

So their lunch today was a high-end meal, like a specially set-up private kitchen, with a wide variety of choices. Yue Ren also took a large plate without hesitation.

As his physical condition improved, his appetite grew better day by day, and now he can eat almost as much as three adults in one meal.

Yue Ren didn't care. After all, this was easy to explain. The massive energy consumption was accompanied by an equal amount of energy intake, which was a sign that he was constantly getting stronger. There was no need to worry about it.

In the afternoon, everyone was supposed to have practical training on the playground. This was Gojo's rule, because in his view, a sorcerer cannot only use sorcery and magic; a strong physical condition can also help you in unexpected situations.

However, since the Yue people's workshop was already completed, he wanted to go and see if it was suitable, and unsurprisingly, everyone became interested in this matter.

Especially after the Yue people said they would follow if they wanted to visit, the group of five arrived at the workshop prepared for the Yue people.

It's not far from the dormitory; it's also a separate building, similar to the ones in the surrounding area.

Yue Ren understood why it was so fast. The room and everything else were ready. All he needed to do was bring over the tools he wanted. As for what he needed, Wu Tiao had given him a list when he took him back last night.

The entire college campus covers a very large area, almost encompassing the entire mountain.

Many buildings have been constructed, so it's easy to free up any room.

He took the key from Gojo Satoru and opened the door. The surroundings were pretty much what he had expected.

The students around him immediately scattered, touching and looking around, and occasionally asking Yue people questions.

The Yue people observed and responded simultaneously, mainly providing names and specific uses, or occasionally instructing someone to move a particular prop to a suitable location.

Half an hour later, the workshop was ready for immediate use.

Yue Ren, with a look of "let's see how this goes" on his face, began his first forging at the vocational high school.

"..."

"Clang, clang, clang—"

As everyone watched the shirtless, bare-chested boy swinging his hammer again and again, they momentarily forgot to breathe.

Steel clashing, sparks flying...

The fluid movements, the surging magical power, and the somewhat piercing will in those eyes—the three classmates felt as if they had become the steel beneath that boy's hammer, their will groaning in pain with each blow, yet their impurities being gradually stripped away...

This is the forging of steel, and also the forging of will—

"Interesting, what a genius..."

Gojo Satoru smiled; he was growing to like this boy more and more.

On the surface, it only appears as the boy's unwavering determination, but at this moment, in a deeper realm, his soul is roaring with burning passion, constantly "venting" his will to the surroundings, vowing to become the "sole ruler."

This guy's power is still "dormant," but his will has already "awakened," which is the complete opposite of many geniuses. Ahhh, I really don't know what will happen next. Will his power catch up quickly under the impetus of his will, or will his will be dragged down by his power... No, the former is more likely, since such a trend has already appeared. Ah, a metamorphosis period, how interesting!

Look at his other students. Although they can't perceive this level, they are also being tempered by this aura. After this, their souls will become more resilient.

Finally, when the Yue man struck the last blow, plunging the red-hot blade into the water trough with a sizzling sound, the three students snapped out of their daze and realized that they were inexplicably drenched in sweat.

Finally, after three hours, a new katana with complete magical tools was placed on the worktable.

It was greeted by Gojo Satoru and the crowd's generous applause.

However, Yue Ren was somewhat disappointed because, just like before, the system did not send any progress notifications for the task.

"Fantastic, Yue Ren, it's beyond imagination."

The other three classmates also sincerely offered their praise. Panda wanted to try it out, but the moment he touched it, he flinched as if he had been burned. Then he realized that it seemed to be an illusion.

Only after he actually picked it up did he truly feel its strangeness.

Although he doesn't usually use magical artifacts, he has come into contact with them before. They feel completely different from the one in his hand. He doesn't know about the others, but one thing is certain: this magical artifact feels "hot" to him. It feels warm and comfortable in his hand, unlike the other magical artifacts that give him a cold, sticky, and disgusting feeling.

So he even had the feeling that this thing wasn't a cursed artifact at all.

"This should already be at the level of a second-tier cursed weapon, and its special ability is fire, a power that counters cursed spirits. It should be able to damage first-tier cursed spirits. According to the market price, it should be worth about five million yen. So, how about you sell it to me directly?"

Without even needing to handle it, Gojo, who already had experience, could tell the condition of this weapon just by using his six eyes.

Five million...?

Panda was completely dumbfounded. How many tasks would he have to complete to earn that much money, while this junior student received it in just a few hours? Is this the difference between people? Is this junior student some kind of hidden golden thigh?

Even though he's not human, it seems harmless to give him a hug.

"If you like it, Ms. Gojo, feel free to take it. Everyone else, if you need anything, just let me know. If I have time, I'll make something tailored to your needs, as long as you don't mind."

"..."

"Yue Ren... Waaah... I admit that from this moment on, you are my best brother."

"Squid (Me too)"

"Hey, have you two no shame at all?"

Faced with Maki's anger, the two of them could only shrug helplessly.

"Because it smells so good, we should learn to accept the kindness of our juniors..."