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M: TSIA Chapter 122: Ebony & Ivory
🕑 Added 2025-03-21 11:40:52 +0000 UTC"These three magical weapons have been buried in darkness for too long, and as a result, their appearance has changed. However, this is their original form."
Lance returned the two magical weapons to their owner and spoke in a calm yet authoritative tone, "These two magical weapons are recorded in the sacred texts. This sword is called Rainbow Erosion Fangs, forged from the magical metal Mithril. This sword is not only strong and lightweight, but it also has a high affinity for magic, allowing its user to enhance attacks with magical energy. Meanwhile, this staff is called Breath of Blue Glory, made from branches of ancient blue wood. In addition to having a close connection to magic, this staff also seals the soul of a dragon within it, allowing its owner to summon the dragon's spirit as an ally in battle."
Vivi's eyes sparkled upon hearing the explanation. Without hesitation, Vivi gripped the hilt of her sword tightly and swung it several times in the air. The blade sliced through the cold wind with a sharp sound that was almost inaudible, but the effect was so real that the snowflakes around her were blown aside. "Awesome!" Vivi exclaimed enthusiastically.
Although Vivi was known as an elegant battle commander, her sharp and confident movements while swinging the sword reflected her true self—a warrior who relied on her fighting instincts on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, Christine gazed at her magic staff with great attention. Christine's fingers traced the dragon carvings etched on its surface. During the previous battle, Christine had felt something strange, as if a soft whisper was calling her from afar. Perhaps it was the voice of the dragon's soul sealed within this staff...
"However, due to the corrosive influence of the evil god's aura, these two legendary weapons have lost most of their power," Lance continued. "If you want to restore their original strength, it won't be easy. It will require a lot of money, rare resources, and significant effort."
Lance clapped his hands, drawing their attention back. "However, there is another way. I will teach you an ancient technique—something that can not only repair these weapons but also enhance your strength far beyond your previous limits..."
Christine and Vivi looked at Lance with curiosity.
"What I will teach you is a technique called Fullbring," Lance revealed.
This technique is not something that just anyone can learn. While the powers of Shinigami and Hollow can only be wielded by spirits, Fullbring is a path for ordinary humans—those who still possess bodies of flesh and blood—to control their own spiritual powers.
Every Fullbringer has one thing in common: they were influenced by a Hollow before birth. The remnants of Hollow power embedded in their mother's womb are passed down to them at birth, granting them the unique ability to extract and enhance the souls of objects around them. With sufficient spiritual power, they can even achieve effects nearly equivalent to a Zanpakutō.
"Shinigami and Hollow are just two sides of the same coin," Lance continued. "And with the help of Shinigami's spiritual power, all White Lantern Envoys can also become Fullbringers."
Mastering Fullbring means awakening their true potential. Even without additional external spiritual power, the enhancement they will experience will be significant.
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The Lord of the White Sky returned to the White Lantern Ring and quietly began teaching the two girls the art of Fullbring. Meanwhile, without drawing anyone's attention, Lance slowly made his way back home.
Today, Lance's harvest was extraordinary once again!
Without counting the four magical items and one valuable piece of information, Lance had accumulated a total of 7,000 points. In addition to the contributions from the werewolf sorcerer and Dark Young, the contributions from Vivi, Christine, Brynhildr, and Raigō also added to Lance's point total.
Unfortunately, the Three Arts Wizard, whose power had drastically weakened, did not contribute much. Furthermore, after the system upgrade, the value of low-level monsters like the Ephra Bird had significantly decreased, while the point rewards from a large swarm of giant rats remained almost the same as before.
Now, when combined with the previous points, Lance's total reached 8,100 points.
With 1,000 points for a single draw, that meant Lance had the opportunity to draw eight times.
Lance was a bit hesitant—should he wait until he reached ten consecutive draws to increase his chances of getting something better, or should he try his luck now?
In the end, Lance decided not to wait any longer.
"Alright, let's try our luck this time!"
Lance opened the Infinite Altar, took the antlered helmet belonging to the Antler Mage, and tossed it into the altar.
Moments later, the altar began to glow and produced two items.
[Name: Ebony & Ivory
From: Devil May Cry
Introduction: A pair of iconic semi-automatic pistols with a black-and-white design, chambered in .45 ACP. These weapons can channel demonic energy into the bullets, enhancing their destructive power against enemies. Ebony: Designed for high firepower and precision, ideal for attacking targets from a distance. Ivory: Prioritizes firing speed, allowing for rapid-fire attacks in close combat.]
Lance traced the smooth surface of the pistols with his fingertips. A faint smile appeared on Lance's face.
"Ebony & Ivory belonging to Dante... is this a stroke of luck or a loss?"
This pair of pistols is Dante's signature weapon, the first protagonist in the Devil May Cry series. In terms of design, they resemble M1911 pistols but have been extensively modified. These weapons have appeared in several series and are known for their high versatility—capable of being used like a light machine gun or as a sniper rifle, depending on the combat situation.
However, even though Ebony & Ivory are often used by Dante to deliver Mercy Blows to his enemies—making them the most frequently used weapons for taking down bosses—these pistols still have limitations. Compared to other demonic weapons, their destructive power is relatively average.
These weapons are indeed very effective in exterminating small monsters, but when used against boss-level monsters, they can hardly penetrate the enemy's defenses. Ultimately, Ebony & Ivory are more suited as support weapons for the final attack in the last phase of a boss fight.
Lance sighed.
"Well... it is what it is."
