Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 638

Chapter 638 140.2 - Concocting

"Now, the best part. The true edge these blades hold isn't just in their silence or their piercing power. No…..This is where the magic really happens."

With a swift motion of his wrist, Kieran activated the enchantment, causing the blade to emit a soft glow, with a pulsing energy tracing along its edges.

"You can change the type of poison that you want to enchant your weapon."

Kieran's eyes sparkled as he continued, his tone dropping to a hushed but excited whisper, "Here's the true edge. For most weapons that carry poison, you're limited to a single type—paralytic, venomous, maybe corrosive. But this one… this blade doesn't settle for just one." He gave the blade a final, expert twirl, then held it aloft, the edges faintly pulsing with energy.

Astron's eyes sharpened, his interest piqued as he listened.

"With this enchantment, you can change the type of poison the blade holds. Venom, paralysis, decay—you choose," Kieran said, his tone filled with pride. "I developed a unique layering process that lets you switch between poison types on command. You won't need a new blade for every situation. Just activate the enchantment, and the weapon adjusts accordingly."

To demonstrate, Kieran flicked his wrist, and the blade's glow shifted from a deep emerald to a sickly purple, indicating a change in the poison's nature. He moved it once more, and the purple hue turned a faint, smoky gray, each color representing a different toxin within the blade.

"Think of it as flexibility for the user," Kieran explained, glancing at Astron with a knowing look. "I figured someone like you, with the arsenal I've seen you carry, would put this to good use. Adaptability in a single weapon, so you're not tied down by equipment or constantly switching tools. It's all in one place."

Astron couldn't hide the glint of admiration that crossed his expression. The concept was something he'd considered in the past—having weapons tailored to match his strategic adaptability. However, he hadn't had the time, nor the resources, to fully develop it.

"You've exceeded expectations," Astron murmured, taking the blade from Kieran's hand to feel the subtle, pulsing energy coursing through it. The enchantment responded to his touch, and he could sense the ease with which he could shift its attributes—venom for a prolonged fight, paralysis for quick subduing, and even decay for disabling tougher opponents.

Kieran smirked, his voice holding a trace of satisfaction. "I thought that might impress you," he said, crossing his arms. "It wasn't easy to make, but I knew someone like you would see the value."

Astron gave a final nod, respect evident in his gaze. "I see now that, Senior Maya's words regarding you were true."

Maya's lips curled into a playful smile as she glanced at Astron. "Did you not believe me?" she teased, her tone light but her eyes gleaming with mischief.

Astron turned to her, his expression calm but with a glint of honesty in his gaze. "It wasn't that I didn't believe you," he replied. "I just wanted to see it with my own eyes."

Maya chuckled, clearly unbothered by his response. She knew that Astron's thoroughness was just part of who he was; he always preferred to judge things for himself, especially when it came to matters that affected his safety and strategy. The satisfaction of seeing Kieran's talent acknowledged only deepened her pride.

Kieran, watching the exchange with a grin, cleared his throat and stepped forward. "Alright, so let me show you how to record poisons into the blade's enchantment," he said, holding the weapon out to Astron.

He continued, "I've already loaded a few poisons for testing—potent stuff, but I'm no poison expert, so they may not be exactly what you'd want. This is just a starting point." Kieran's fingers traced along the runes engraved on the hilt, and the blade shifted colors as he cycled through the different poison types. "Now, if you want to add your own, it's easy enough."

He flipped the blade over and pointed to a small, rune-inscribed chamber near the hilt. "This chamber here," he explained, "is where you place the poison of your choice. The enchantment will absorb it, and then you can store that type for future use. Just focus your mana while holding it, and the enchantment will learn the properties of the poison."

Kieran demonstrated, reaching for a small vial of poison he had on hand. Pouring a drop into the chamber, he activated the enchantment. The blade glowed as the new poison integrated, shifting to a faint green hue as the weapon accepted it.

"Now, that poison type is available in the rotation," he said, handing the blade back to Astron. "Just cycle through and use it as you see fit. It'll retain the poisons you store unless you overwrite them with something new."

Astron took the blade, absorbing each instruction carefully, already considering how to tailor it for different combat scenarios. Kieran's innovation and craftsmanship had surpassed his expectations, and he was quietly impressed by the attention to detail.