After a lap around Food Street, Werther came to a small shop.
It was small, but the aroma drifting out drew him straight inside.
Once inside, he found they served only one dish: noodle soup. He ordered a bowl.
Before long, the bowl arrived. At the sight of the red chili oil and smooth, springy noodles, Werther swallowed and dug in.
After polishing off six bowls, Werther let out a satisfied breath. That had hit the spot.
He took the 21 Great Grade Blade from his Pocket Watch and studied it.
This blade felt nothing like Intent Blood. Its presence was much calmer.
But Werther still preferred Intent Blood. It was the weapon that had been with him as he grew stronger.
His reason for buying Hamura was simple: he wanted to collect it. What Swordsman didn't love Famous Swords? Even if he never used it, he could admire it.
If not for his Eldest Brother's request years ago, Werther would have kept Second Senior Sister's sword, Blood Scorpion, too. That blade held special meaning for him.
Despite all his time adventuring at sea, Werther had only had chances to acquire a few Skillful Grade Blades. None had appealed to him enough to collect. Today, he had finally acquired a Great Grade Sword.
After eating, Werther suddenly had an excellent idea.
When he had passed through Mangrove Zone 16 earlier, a group of bounty hunters had attacked him. He had gained a fair amount of Life Force from them.
He opened his status panel with a thought. The bottom line now read:
Stored Life Force: 4
He had used up all his Life Force last time. Killing those bounty hunters had brought it back to four, which meant they had possessed some strength.
He was bored on the