Chapter 314: A Hamr For All Seasons [Part 2]
"Wow," Alex muttered as he looked at the one-handed Warhamr laid on top of the table.
It looked similar to the hamr blacksmiths used in their craft, which was rather short to be wielded as a weapon.
Made from both Mithril and Adamantine, one side of the war hamr was silver white like moonlight, while the other was as dark as starless iron.
Both sides rged seamlessly down to the center, making it look like a weapon born from the union of good and evil.
"Go on. Touch it and apply so of your magical power through the handle," Magnus said with a smile.
Alex obeyed and grabbed the Warhamr with his right hand.
Imdiately, runes glowed faintly within the surface of the hamr as if awakening from its slumber.
The handle of the Warhamr was only a foot long, and the hamrhead’s width and length were the sa.
Finding his grip on the handle perfect, Alex was amazed. It was as if the weapon had beco one with him.
With a re thought, the handle extended up to two feet, with the hamrhead increasing its size to make it look more intimidating.
When Alex used his other hand to grip the handle, intending to use it as a two-handed weapon, the length of the handle extended up to three feet, and the hamrhead nearly doubled its size.
The runes continued to glow faintly as Holy Power emanated from the weapon in his hand.
This Warhamr was made specifically for the upcoming Dungeon Expedition, which would be hosted by the academy.
The monsters inside the dungeon were all Undead Monsters, making Alex’s Warhamr the perfect weapon to clear it.
"The handle of that Warhamr can extend up to five feet," Magnus stated. "It will instantly extend its length based on your thoughts and needs. It’s also imbued with Holy Magic, so it would be very effective against Undead and Demons.
"Of course, it also works well against humans and ordinary monsters. I put my back into making this weapon, and frankly, the end product surpassed my expectations!"
Alex nodded. The weapon also surpassed his expectations.
"Sir Magnus, what is the na of this weapon?" Alex asked. He couldn’t see the stats of the Warhamr at the mont, as if a condition wasn’t yet t.
"Sacrant," Magnus replied. "The na of that weapon is Sacrant."
As if waiting for that mont, a blue window screen appeared in front of Alex, showing the information about the Warhamr in his hands.
———
< Sacrant >
"Every strike is a prayer, every blow a solemn vow."
Item Grade: Unique
Type: Warhamr
Stats:
Attack Power (One Handed): 350 - 450
Attack Power (Two Handed): 450 -800
Magic Conduction:
150%
Active Skill: Crusader’s Smite
Passive Skill: Aura of Courage
Special Abilities:
Extending Shaft – The handle lengthens or shortens at will, granting versatile reach in combat. The Hamrhead also increases its size when wielded as a two-handed weapon.
Sanctified Core – Emits a faint holy radiance that weakens undead and demonic foes.
Oathbound Conduit – Increases the effectiveness of magic spells by 150% when cast through the weapon.
Note: Not a relic of gods, but a weapon sanctified by conviction. Its power grows not from the forge alone, but from the Will of its wielder.
———
< Crusader’s Smite >
"With a battle cry of conviction, you channel holy wrath into your strike."
Effect: The next attack deals
150% Attack Power as Holy Damage.
Bonus vs Undead/Demonic: Deals an additional
200% Holy Damage when fighting against Undead and Demons.
Secondary Effect: On hit against Undead and Demonic Creatures, creates a small shockwave of light (1-ter radius) that knocks back weaker enemies.
< Aura of Courage >
— You are immune to spells or other abilities that induce Fear, Madness, Terror, Weakness, and Confusion.
— This Aura extends up to ten ters from the wielder of Sacrant.
———
"A Unique Weapon!" Alex gasped in shock because a Unique Weapon was only a grade lower than the Legendary Grade.
(A/N: Item Ranking Grades: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare, Unique, Legendary, Divine. )
"Now you see how great I am?" Magnus crossed his arms over his chest and laughed out loud.
Alex couldn’t help but grin as he looked at the Warhamr in his hands.
A Unique Weapon. His very first one since coming to the world of Arcana.
"Thank you, Sir Magnus." Alex bowed deeply, his voice filled with sincerity. "This is more than I could have hoped for."
Magnus waved his hand as if brushing off Alex’s words, but the proud smile plastered on his face betrayed his satisfaction.
"Don’t thank
just yet, brat. That hamr will only show its true worth if you can master it. Sacrant isn’t just a lump of tal you swing around. It is also a newly born sentient weapon. If your heart wavers, so will its power."
Alex tightened his grip on the hamr’s handle, feeling the faint hum of holy energy resonating through his hand. "Then I’ll make sure my resolve never falters."
"Hah! That’s the spirit!" Magnus chuckled. "Put it to good use, and if it ever needs maintenance, you know where to find ."
Alex gave a firm nod.
His eyes remained fixed on the hamr, almost as if he were afraid it might disappear the mont he looked away.
He could already imagine how it would feel smashing through skeletal shields or burning through zombie hordes with radiant light.
"Go on then," Magnus said, motioning to the empty yard beyond the smithy. "Test it. Let Sacrant know who its wielder is."
Without hesitation, Alex stepped outside.
The sunlight glinted faintly across the silver-and-black hamrhead, the golden runes pulsing in quiet rhythm. He raised it high, exhaled, and willed the holy power inside to respond.
The air around him vibrated, and the runes shone brighter.
A faint, solemn warmth spread outward in a ten-ter radius, washing over the smithy yard like a protective embrace.
"Aura of Courage..." Alex whispered in awe. Even without enemies nearby, the oppressive heaviness of doubt, of fear, seed to vanish.
Then, gripping Sacrant with both hands, he shouted from the depths of his chest—
"Crusader’s Smite!"
Holy light exploded along the hamrhead as Alex unleashed the attack at the magical dummy target at the center of the yard.
A sound similar to a thunderclap reached his ears as the hamr obliterated the magical dummy, shattering it to pieces.
Magnus let out a long whistle. "Heh. Guess I really outdid myself this ti."
The dwarf looked at the magical dummy that was slowly re-assembling itself, returning to its original state.
Alex stood there, chest heaving, feeling the afterglow of power still pulsing in his hands.
Then and there, he knew Sacrant wasn’t just a weapon. It was a promise, a burden, and a strength he could never afford to misuse.
"...Perfect," Alex muttered, the corners of his lips curving upward.
While using the strength of his new weapon on the training dummy felt good, he was more eager to test it against a living, breathing human.
Fortunately, he and Prince Garen were scheduled to duel later in the afternoon. He couldn’t ask for a more perfect testing session for his Unique Weapon.
The Warhamr humd faintly in his hand as if to prove its recognition of the young man as its one and only Master.
"That hamr will serve you well: rain, shine, or snow!" Magnus patted Alex’s waist. "It is a Hamr for all seasons!"
Alex shuddered after hearing the familiar term "Hamr for all seasons".
"That’s right," Alex said softly as the Hamr returned to its original state.
He’d asked Magnus to make him a hamr primarily to practice the martial skill, Hamr for All Seasons.
It was a legacy left to him by Kael during his Trial at the Heracle Mountain.
Although he hadn’t learned the Martial Skill as a reward, Alex believed that he could recreate it as soon as he possessed a suitable Warhamr that could withstand the burden of such a powerful martial technique.
When he synchronized with Kael, the dwarf’s knowledge had been passed over to him, allowing him to also understand how to forge weapons and armor like a blacksmith.
For the sa reason, he had asked for his warhamr to be crafted like a dwarven smith’s. This would allow him to practice his smithing skills when the chance presented itself.
For now, Alex understood that he couldn’t rush things, especially learning how to forge.
He must first master the Martial Technique, Hamr for all Seasons, and rely on Magnus for any crafting commissions for the ti being.
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