Maya wanted to refuse, but the old witch Irensha took her to a nearby place and began to persuade her.
The blue-haired girl blushed every now and then, refuting her grandmother's words.
But his attitude softened more and more, and in the end he reluctantly agreed to Irensha's request.
In short, everything was for the sake of preventing the cursed sword from going out of control, and also for the continuation and development of the priestess family.
Meanwhile, the Seven-Star Dragon Sword of the Wang Shi was finally modified in Wapol's Munch-Munch Factory.
A longsword with a dragon claw hilt inlaid with various gemstones appeared before them.
This tsuba (handguard) is somewhat similar to the smaller version of the Black Blade Yoru, but it is more ornate and imposing.
"Your Majesty, I've also successfully added some shape-memory alloy to the entire sword. Even if it breaks, it can be restored. A nick or chip is a minor issue; it can be repaired in no time."
"However, given His Majesty's strength, it's certain that a breach or complete collapse will not occur."
Wapol smiled obsequiously at Wang Shi, his only wish now being to please Wang Shi so he could get a few more hours of rest.
He's really exhausted these days!
"Excellent, excellent. Continue to produce shape memory alloys well in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
Holding the drastically changed Seven-Star Dragon Sword, Wang Shi looked very satisfied. After praising Wapol, he began to communicate with the Seven-Star Sword Spirit to discuss how much the Seven-Star Sword had been enhanced.
"Your Majesty, could you please allow me some more time to rest?"
Seeing that Wang Shi was in a good mood, Wapol quickly made some demands to secure benefits for himself.
"You've worked very hard these past few days on the synthesis attempts and research."
Starting tomorrow, you'll be working 996 (9am-9pm, 6 days a week).
If you were a little more efficient, you could work 9 to 6 next month.
"Don't worry, once the Goa Empire's memory alloy business is on track, I'll definitely give you a great 9-to-5 job with weekends off."
Wang Shi patted Wapol, the big fat man, on the shoulder and smiled faintly.
These days, Wapol works fifteen or sixteen hours a day, staring at metal all day long; I bet he's going crazy.
After all, the transition from a king to a synthetic worker is quite significant.
However, the Goa Empire now needs Wapol's Munch-Munch Fruit ability.
This guy will just have to put in the effort.
Consider this an act of atonement for the people of the Drum Kingdom.
In any case, Wang Shi felt no remorse for exploiting this cruel king.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wapol grinned. "996 is better than working from 8 am to 12 pm. I thank His Wang Shi for the benefits and forgiveness."
He must work hard to synthesize more shape memory alloys and try to become 955 as soon as possible, otherwise he will starve himself to death.
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'Master, my sword seems to have become more resilient.'
The Seven-Star Sword Spirit did not sense any increase in the strength of the spirit body, but the sword itself seemed to have undergone a huge change.
That means it's very difficult to smash it to pieces, and its consciousness possessing another entity probably has little chance of succeeding.
However, this synthesized shape Memory Metal has greater ductility and malleability, making it seem possible to try metal implantation.
This still needs further testing and development.
If it could freely manipulate the sword and the metal, it would be even more powerful.
Unfortunately, it can't do that yet.
It can't even move freely, let alone freely change its shape.
'This is just the first step in your journey to becoming stronger; you will become even stronger in the future.'
Would you like to have some free time?
'I'm going to turn you into a Devil Fruit weapon, a powerful Mythical Zoan ability.'
Wang Shi used his Observation Haki, which Voice of All Things, to continue communicating with the Seven-Star Sword Spirit.
'Can my sword also eat Devil Fruit?'
'Could something have happened in this world during the hundreds of years I was sealed away?'
The Seven-Star Sword Spirit's consciousness fluctuated greatly, and its tone was filled with longing.
It didn't want the sword to shatter and possess a human, becoming a 'Sword-Human'.
It doesn't want to become a short-lived human.
The temptation to retain the Seven-Star Sword's permanent consciousness and allow it to move freely is immense.
At this moment, the Seven-Star Sword Spirit felt that submitting to Wang Shi was a huge win.
'Don't worry, you will transform into a magical beast sword.'
After wielding the Seven-Star Dragon Sword a few times, Wang Shi took the memory alloy scabbard handed to him by Wapol.
It is also inlaid with various exquisite gemstones, exuding a magnificent and noble aura.
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"Your Majesty, what is the name of this sword? May I record its details?"
"This sword will definitely be ranked among the Great Grade Swords in the weapon rankings, and may even become the Supreme Grade Swords!"
Tashigi, who was already stunned, couldn't wait to speak. She kept drawing the shape of the Seven-Star Dragon Sword and various patterns with her hands, as if she had seen a sacred object.
She longed to take the magnificent Demon Sword from Wang Shi's hands and examine and measure every single detail.
"This sword is called the Seven-Star Dragon Sword."
"However, this guy has a bad temper and doesn't want anyone to touch him."
Wang Shi held the Seven-Star Dragon Sword in front of Tashigi, allowing the bespectacled girl to observe and draw it carefully.
"Bad temper? Could it be that His Majesty's sword has become a spirit?"
Zoro gave Wang Shi a strange look. He and Tashigi had even picked up and played with the Supreme Grade Swords of Ikki.
Why would we be afraid of this 'nameless Demon Sword's that doesn't even have any information in its weapon manual?
"Let's see if you can lift it."
Wang Shi casually tossed the Seven-Star Dragon Sword into the ground in front of Zoro, revealing a faint smile.
"It's just a Demon Sword."
Zoro stepped forward without fear. He also had a cursed sword, Sandai Kitetsu, in his hand. What was there to be afraid of?
He grabbed the hilt of the Seven-Star Dragon Sword.
But the next moment, Zoro's expression changed drastically.
The burning pain in his hand forced him to quickly let go.
His palms were severely burned, and white smoke was rising from them.
Moreover, a sinister force was attacking Zoro's will, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.
A strange red light flashed in Zoro's eyes.
"Get out of here!"
Zoro roared, banishing the strange consciousness from his mind.
He was panting heavily, staring solemnly at the magnificent Demon Sword.
"That scary?"
Saka and Eric stared wide-eyed, for they had all witnessed Zoro's strength.
Zoro can't even lift a sword now, and he's been burned.
"Autonomous attack?"
Even Yi Xiao was quite surprised; this was more spiritual and more bizarre than his own Jidao Huoxian.
"This is a Demon Sword that has given birth to Sword Spirit; it's extremely rare!"
"Legend has it that ships that receive the utmost care from their crew may give birth to Klabautermann, while for Famous Sword and blades to develop Sword Spirit, even more stringent conditions are required."
Wang Shi casually drew the Seven-Star Dragon Sword and sheathed it, revealing a faint, boastful smile.
"Sword Spirit??"
Everyone exclaimed in unison, "Does this legendary thing really exist?"
Even the Supreme Grade Swords of Lian Yixiao did not develop Sword Spirit, yet this Demon Sword Spirit did.
Could it be that Wang Shi's Seven-Star Dragon Sword is more powerful than Yi Xiao's Jidao Huoxian?
"Demon Sword that has developed Sword Spirit! This is definitely worthy of being included in the List of Famous Swords!"
Tashigi's eyes were filled with fervor; this was the first time she had ever seen a sword that could generate Sword Spirit, and she had to record it carefully.
"Can a knife really develop consciousness?"
Zoro thoughtfully stroked his three swords, especially his longtime companion Wado Ichimonji.
He so wished that Kuina's soul could reside in the Wado Ichimonji.
Will you be here, Kuina?