Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

"Huh? Interesting. You actually gave it to me on the first try. I knew you were capable. Good. Perfect. How about we give it a try? It's the same whether I teach one or two."

He glanced at Gojo Satoru, then at Maki lying on the ground, and had to admit that he was moved by the suggestion.

Fighting Gojo Satoru will also allow him to witness the true strength of this "strongest" opponent, thus enabling him to gain a clear understanding of his own abilities.

He certainly didn't think he was old enough to compete with Gojo Satoru, but he could at least see the difference in skill.

So he went to the training field, but instead of going to the opposite position immediately, he went to Maki, who was struggling to sit up and ready to make room for him. He reached out and patted her shoulder, activated the "Reversal Technique", and helped her heal her injuries while restoring some of her strength, so that she could no longer move with a grimacing expression.

"Thanks."

The Yue man smiled and waved his hand to indicate that everything was alright.

Gojo Satoru, standing to the side, watched this scene with a smirk, feeling a sense of déjà vu as he saw the children supporting each other.

A moment later, Gojo Satoru and Kawasaki Etsuto stood facing each other.

"Alright, give it your all. That's what you wanted too, isn't it?"

Gojo Satoru still had his hands in his pockets, looking cool, but also kind of annoying.

"Then please receive this, Mr. Gojo."

The moment the words were spoken, Yue Ren rushed forward, his eyes seemingly gleaming as he stared intently at the man before him. At the same time, his hands moved swiftly, and a blade that suddenly appeared and was burning with flames was already slashing towards Gojo Satoru's neck.

But just before they were about to make contact, it was as if they were blocked by something unseen. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get any closer and it stopped at a distance of less than one centimeter.

Yue Ren raised an eyebrow and suddenly retreated, widening the distance once more.

As expected, if there's no way to break through the bottomless barrier, any attack is ineffective against this guy; it's truly a direct conceptual attack.

Yue Ren finally witnessed the terror of the so-called "unlimited" spell. What prevented him from contacting the opponent was the rules, not the power itself. To truly harm it, he had to start with the spell itself, such as the "Heavenly Reversal Blade," a special-grade spell tool that could forcibly eliminate the effects of the spell.

If he could get his hands on that cursed artifact and understand the spell inscribed on it, he should be able to create a new weapon that could nullify any spell. But unfortunately, it was ruined by that big idiot, Gojo Satoru.

So he set his sights on the upcoming Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. If the plot is correct, then this year a heavyweight figure will come to their side and become his classmate, Otsukotsu Yuuta.

Xia Youjie will instigate a hundred ghosts parade in order to seize the special-grade illusionary spirit "Qiben Lixiang" possessed by Yigu. Not only that, but there are also several helpers recruited by Xia Youjie, including a foreign black sorcerer. His ancestral spell tool "black rope" can cause all spell effects to become disordered and cancel each other out, which may be a good research subject.

If he remembered correctly, this cursed artifact would ultimately be destroyed by the guy in front of him, just like the "Heavenly Rebellion Blade," which could only be described as a waste of its potential. So he wondered if he could make some plans in this regard.

On the other side, Gojo Satoru was also surprised, surprised by Yue Ren's move. Although that was just a simple slash, it triggered his own technique, which was a problem in itself.

You have to understand, he's Gojo Satoru! Just now, he definitely saw it with his Six Eyes, but he still didn't dodge...

It wasn't that he didn't want to dodge, but rather that he felt his escape route had been predicted by the other party. Although his distraction and underestimation played a part, this was an achievement that not everyone could attain.

After thinking it through, Gojo Satoru smiled. This little guy is really quick to surprise people. That last move was already at the level of a first-level sorcerer's trump card. Another "Special Grade" is about to be born?

And that weapon, how did he create it? It looks like a spell from Maki's sister, but that's unlikely. How could an ordinary sorcerer possess multiple spells? And with that flame, could it be some kind of special cursed artifact...?

Gojo understood. This boy wasn't some kind of forging genius, but rather a monster just like him, only his "talent" was manifested through "forging"...

Haha, just thinking about the disdainful looks on his future enemies' faces when they find out he's a blacksmith makes me laugh. This kid, he really found himself a good identity.

On the other hand, confirming that he couldn't hurt Gojo Satoru yet, Yue Ren simply let loose. A sword embryo appeared in his other hand, and with his body's curse power amplified, he swung the sword at Gojo Satoru again at a speed that could cause the air to explode.

He was still vivid in his mind about the ordeal he had suffered yesterday, and he decided to vent his frustration.

Gojo Satoru cooperated well, sometimes dodging, sometimes defending, and sometimes even counterattacking. He also offered advice from time to time to help Echizen correct his mistakes. Their exaggerated movements made the room suffer greatly.

Maki stared in disbelief at the battle unfolding before her, the mere aftershocks of which were blinding her. She couldn't comprehend how one of the fighters had been nearly as strong as her not long ago, and how she herself would be instantly defeated.

An hour later, when the Yue man lay on the ground panting, the entire room had vanished, with only the surrounding bricks and wood fragments proving its existence.

"Wow, that's impressive. Just in terms of combat ability, Yue Ren, you're already at the level of a Level 1 mage, and you've only been enrolled for less than a month. That's fast."

This would distance Yue Ren from the others, and the original team mission format seems inappropriate. Let's find a more "mature" mage to teach him.

"Okay, let's focus on taking on missions from now on. I'll pick them out carefully for you, so don't worry."

It was another handsome smile and a thumbs-up, but in Yue Ren's eyes, there was no scene that made him want to punch him more.

No, the more you act like this, the more worried I become...

Looking at Gojo Satoru grinning beside him, Echigo sighed helplessly, secretly vowing that he would give him a good beating the day he surpassed Gojo Satoru in strength.

As for taking on missions, he didn't rule it out. After all, defeating cursed spirits would bring rewards, and his strength was not weak now, so why not? However, judging from the mission level he chose for them last time, he really liked to challenge people to their limits.

After lying on the ground for a while, he declined Maki's suggestion to help him up. Having regained some strength, and with Gojo Satoru's added message that "don't worry about it, the principal will fix it," he gave up on the damaged area and decided to go to his workshop to finish his work.

The process of forging weapons for the panda was quite simple, but he was thinking about how to innovate again. So after a moment of thought, he pulled the panda over, and amidst the panda's bewildered question, "Am I really helping with the forging?", he completed the new weapon.

A pair of fingerless gloves.

These are gloves that only protect the palms and do not protect the fingers.

"..."

The panda fell silent after putting it on.

Looking at this thing that looked no different from an ordinary glove, the panda was momentarily at a loss.

"So, how do you use this?"

"Hmm? Infuse it with magical power, what else can it be used for?"

Yue Ren, who was tidying up the props, was stunned by this answer. He turned to look at Panda with a puzzled expression. Had he just made him stupid? If so, would Principal Moth scold him?

"profound."

As the magical power was injected, the panda's mouth opened wide instantly.

"This...this is..."

The once ordinary fingerless glove suddenly changed, a steel structure appeared, instantly covering its entire hand, and the original panda claw instantly transformed into a hunter's blade that revealed a cold glint.

"Mountain Claw, that's the name I came up with. You can change it if you don't like it. It doesn't have many effects. One is that it's sharp enough. When used with spell power, it should be enough to break through the defense of a top-grade spell spirit. The second is that it's heavy. It's also about inputting spell power and converting it by clenching your fist. It can cause blunt force, which should be able to work with your spell."

"Switching between the two modes should be enough for you to handle most situations."

While tidying up the tools, Yue Ren explained, while the panda playing nearby nodded frantically, seemingly slumped over.

Now, I find Yue Ren's gaze pleasing to the eye no matter how I look at him.

"Then I'll accept it without hesitation. I'll treat you to a meal later, okay?"

"Well, it's nothing. Your technique has given me a lot of inspiration. It's a win-win situation. There's no need to feel guilty."

Besides helping the panda forge magical artifacts, he was also thinking about how to complete the new class quest. In order to forge stronger weapons, he had to find a new way out. So, considering his own situation, he first thought of spells.

This is also why he sent the panda over. On the one hand, it was to test the data, and on the other hand, it was to use his own technique, "Tracing the Source," to observe the panda's technique and seek inspiration from it. It can only be said that the effect was not very good. At this stage, although "Tracing the Source" can clearly know the structure of the opponent's technique, there is still a huge obstacle called "Curse Power Characteristics" in order to apply it to other places.

The reason why a sorcerer's innate spell is unique is not only because the spell is engraved in the brain, but also because the spell power generated by each person is slightly different. The corresponding spell can only be activated with the corresponding spell power characteristics to achieve its effect.

So another reason he summoned the panda was to use its magical power to help with the forging. There was a result: the panda now has something that can enhance its combat power with its magical power, and it only works on its personal magical power. It can be considered exclusive equipment, but there is no substantial change compared to the previous weapons. It is still just a "magical tool" level item.

To advance further, you should upgrade your spell level, or look for a high-grade spell tool or something similar...

Having figured out his next steps, Yue Ren embarked on his journey home amidst the pandas' enthusiastic farewell.

Back home, considering that a sorcerer would constantly attract surrounding curses, Yue Ren forged another "Exorcising Sword," then hung it on a blank wall, telling his sister it was just a decoration.

It is infused with a lot of positive energy, and you can even feel it faintly glowing without using any magic to observe it. It also adds an extra layer of protection to the home.

Over the next few days, apart from having to go to the hospital for training, everything else remained the same. Yue Ren followed the plan and trained with everyone, constantly refining himself and preparing his "trump card".

Sometimes, crises strike unexpectedly in this world. Reality is not a game; it doesn't give you a second chance. Although there are cheat codes that can make you stronger quickly, in the cruel game called "reality," anything can happen unless you are invincible. So, while you still have time, seize the opportunity to develop yourself.

Seemingly influenced by him, the other three also became much more "diligent," which left the Yue people feeling both amused and exasperated.

The three interacted more frequently, and because Yue people are gentle and easy to talk to when they are close to them, their relationship continued to grow closer.

After a few days of such peaceful life, a certain white-haired man appeared again. His purpose in seeking them out was simple: to ask them to go on a mission.

Tokyo during the day still presents a bustling and noisy scene, but today is slightly different.

Because it was a rainy day, the streetlights were turned on early. Apart from the umbrellas coming and going, these red and blue lights were the only things that were forcibly blocking out the view.

Kawasaki Koshito, holding an umbrella, walked alone in the rain on a deserted path.

As they approached their destination, the system's mission notification sounded again. The level was still displayed as high, but the text had turned pale yellow, indicating that Yue Ren's strength meant there were almost no problems.

However, instead of immediately getting to work, he first activated his "vision" to take a look.

The place in front of us is quite far from the city center, a rather remote area, and there's nothing particularly noteworthy around it. The most noticeable building looks like an abandoned house or warehouse.

The building was cordoned off with police tape. It looked like it had been set up for less than a day. There didn't seem to be many people around, but you could vaguely see a few people in suits observing the surroundings from a corner.

If I'm not mistaken, they are the "Window," people who can see cursed spirits but are not sorcerers. Their main job is intelligence gathering, which means they patrol various areas, look for cursed spirits, report to the High School, and then dispatch specialized sorcerers to exorcise them.

According to the report from the "Window" members, the aura emanating from this area should be between level one and level two. As for why it is so vague, it is because no one knows the specific situation inside, and without exception, none of the members who went in came out.

To the Yue people, this was not surprising, because in their "vision," there was a huge mass of filth deep inside the house.

"Kawasaki Koshito, I was right, wasn't I?"

A calm, middle-aged man's voice came from the side. Turning around, a man dressed in a suit and tie, impeccably groomed, came into view.

"I am Qi Haijianren, a senior professional sorcerer."