Nameless King

Ern, Wain, and Erza could get the Trinket, even though they spent a huge amount of money on it.

"It cost over a million Void Souls..." Ern muttered, holding a piece of paper.

[Map to the Forgotten Forest (Unique)

With a small amount of energy, this card will direct you to a guide who will show you the way to the Forgotten Forest. The card is completely invulnerable to physical damage and most types of magical attacks].

"I didn't expect us to spend so much." Wain said and tossed to Ern thirty-seven coins, "That's my cut."

"I hope you don't cheat us." Erza did the same.

"Oh, don't worry." Ern smiled and moved the card into the ring, "When Wain and Alice return from their journey, we will all go to the Forgotten Forest together."

"Can I come with you?" Alice asked.

"Hmm... It will depend on how strong you are by then. We won't be going tomorrow, so you'll have a chance to show what you can do in training."

"Of course! I'll try really hard!" Alice nodded, and there was a fire in her eyes.

"I hope you were satisfied with this lot, but there's more to come." Artur uttered and re-entered the Phantom Treasury.

He returned with a long sword in an unusual sheath covered in slime.

"Oh, looks like it's my turn to shine again." Ern smiled.

"You created this sword?"

"Yes, and the sheath, it was one of the hardest challenges of my life. Working with the slime of the Ancient Serpent was not easy, but it was worth it."

Whooosh.

Artur drew his sword from its sheath and raised it high up. The blade was green and slightly curved toward the end, and the guard was in the shape of a snake with its tongue sticking out.

[Sticky Assassin (Third Chronicle, Ascendant Rating)

This sword was created by a skilled smith who is also a fighter. This greatly influenced the end result, as the entire process, from the extraction of materials to creating this sword, was undertaken by the blacksmith alone.

The main strength of this weapon is the synergy between the sword and the scabbard. It is one whole.

*All stats are +300

*Damage against sword attacks increased by 20%

*Damage against enemies with active attributes increased by 10%

*Damage against enemies stronger than you has been increased by 20%

*Created a passive skill - 'Synergy.'

-Synergy

When touched by a slime sword blade, a special reaction causes a deadly poison to appear. Finding an antidote to this poison is almost impossible, but it is dangerous to both enemy and wearer].

"This sword is not from the Phantom Treasury. It was made by one of you, my friend, Ern Lernch!" Artur exclaimed and pointed at Ern.

"What? He's a blacksmith?"

"Demons really are amazing. To be a blacksmith and possess such power, it's incredible."

"This weapon is magnificent, my homage to your skills."

The people were amazed. Ern had revealed his true power before, then passed the test almost single-handedly, and now it appeared that he was a skilled blacksmith. This combination would be the envy of anyone.

"This weapon falls only slightly short of the legendary level, so the price is appropriate. A hundred thousand to start, a minimum step of ten thousand!"

"One hundred and twenty thousand!"

"One hundred and forty thousand!"

"Two hundred!"

"Looks like I'm going to get rich again." Ern smiled, "You won't take part in the bidding?"

"No. It's too expensive, and such a weapon would not suit me. Poison is effective, but slow and depends on luck. I prefer something powerful and crushing." Wain shrugged.

"I see. I'll keep that in mind." Ern muttered and looked at Erza, "And you? I'm sure you have enough money for that."

"You think I need a sword?" Erza said proudly, "My body is my weapon."

"That's only true if the weapon isn't capable of harming you, but my sword will easily cut you to pieces."

"Is that a threat?" Erza asked coldly, and her aura intensified.

"Huh, no, it's just a fact, don't take it personally." Ern waved his hand.

"Five hundred thousand!" A man at the very end of the hall exclaimed.

He was wearing a long cloak, completely hiding him. Only his bright, purple eyes and the bulging bones from his elbows were visible. This was the only Undead to make it to the second stage of the auction.

"Five hundred thousand one, two, three, sold!" Artur exclaimed.

"Undead... It's like this weapon was made for him." Wain muttered.

"Well... it was." Ern shrugged.

"What?"

"It was my first time working with such unusual materials, and I decided to create a weapon that would be perfect for quiet and stealthy killers. Even though it's not a dagger, it's still one of the best options for the Undead."

"I see. Ern, how much is your work worth?"

"You want me to make a weapon for you?" Ern smirked.

"Yes, but not right now."

"A lot, it depends on the complexity of the order, but it's not the money you need to worry about."

"Hmm?"

"If you want me to forge something for you, you have to provide me with materials. I only work with unique and rare specimens and not below my Chronicle. You need to get stronger, to begin with."

"You're straightforward."

"Of course, it's much easier that way."

"I agree." Erza said, "You're too weak. If you were stronger, we would have passed the test faster and defeated that asshole." Erza looked at White-Eyed Spirit.

"In that case, we wouldn't be on the same team." Wain muttered and thought.

He had already met two of the three conditions for starting the third evolution, but he still needed to get 3 Majesty. This was not an easy task, as he needed to defeat the Legendary Beings.

"Ern, Erza, do you know where I can fight the Legendary Beings?"

"Go to the S+ ranked arenas. Only there can you meet such strong opponents." Erza said.

"She's right, but I have one unique way if you're interested." Ern smiled.