Facing the gift Eris gave him on behalf of the Boreas family, Shirou hesitated for a moment. He wasn't sure if he should accept such a valuable weapon.
Normally, Shirou definitely wouldn't accept such an expensive gift.
For him, the thought behind a gift was enough; it didn't need to be measured by its actual value.
But the gift Eris gave this time was exactly what he longed for.
Although it was just a copy, you could see that this replica of the magic sword [Finger Break] contained the blacksmith's detailed research of the original. They used almost the best techniques to recreate all its features, even reaching a part of the forging skills of the divine blacksmith Yurian Halisko.
Shirou deeply admired this way that ordinary people try to peek into the realm of the gods through hard work and study.
And for Shirou, such a weapon might even be more precious than the real magic sword [Finger Break].
Because when skills are limited, trying to copy all the details of the original with all one's strength can often make you feel the traces of its creation more clearly.
These traces are often the limit of the mysteries that ordinary blacksmiths can only draw in their entire lives, allowing learners to grasp the essence of the craft more clearly.
Copying a fake is often easier than copying a real thing.
That's the idea.
Shirou was a little embarrassed to speak, but he really wanted to get this replica of a famous sword to study the forging techniques of the divine blacksmith Yurian Halisko. He was caught in a dilemma, shy and embarrassed to speak.
Eris took the initiative to put the replica of the magic sword [Finger Break] into his hand. The girl said generously, "Shirou, you idiot, we're all family now. What's the need to be so polite? I didn't hold back when I took the Black Key you gave me."
"This..."
Shirou hesitated at Eris's attitude, then nodded slightly.
He thought he was being a bit pretentious.
Since he had already regarded the people of the Boreas family as family in his heart, there was no need to be polite to them. He just needed to give his all in the future to protect them.
Besides, Eris and the Boreas family must have put in a lot of effort to prepare this sword for him. Refusing it at this time would be like ignoring their feelings.
So, Shirou took the replica of the magic sword [Finger Break] and once again deeply felt the incredible skills of the divine blacksmith.
Just holding this replica in his hand, he instinctively felt the fighting spirit in his body changing significantly.
"Does this sword have a name?"
Shirou held the sword, carefully examining it, and curiously looked at Eris.
"Name? Uh, does it have a name?"
Eris obviously didn't know such details and couldn't help but awkwardly look at the butler Alphonse.
Alphonse shook his head and replied, "The blacksmith who forged this weapon didn't give it a name. After all, it's a copy. He was probably ashamed to name it himself, fearing that it would tarnish Yurian Halisko's reputation."
"I don't think there's any need to be so shy."
Shirou shook his head.
As a seasoned creator of copies, he didn't mind the act of copying weapons. Instead, he felt that this kind of effort to pursue the footsteps of geniuses and even divine beings with the blood and sweat of ordinary people was a very profound and even cool thing.
The efforts of ordinary people can be recognized, and this world is not just a stage for geniuses to dance freely.
When a person dedicates their whole life to doing one thing, even if that thing seems incredibly foolish or even meaningless to some talented people, for ordinary people who lack talent, as long as they put in all their effort and turn their bones and flesh into keys to success, they can reach an even higher peak.
Shirou silently paid his respects to the blacksmith who forged the replica of the magic sword [Finger Break] and slowly said, "Then let me give it a name. Since it's a replica of Finger Break, let's call it [Wind Break]. Although it's far from the ability of the original magic sword, it also has the ability to tear the invisible breeze."
Shirou named it according to his heart.
Although it wasn't a grand name.
But for a replica, a name that perfectly reflects its characteristics is enough.
"Nice name, Shirou, you might have a talent for naming weapons."
"That kind of talent is meaningless."
Shirou sighed helplessly at Eris's praise.
Eris smiled and said, "Anyway, just accept it obediently. This is a gift from the Boreas family, and everyone in our family put their heart into choosing it. Because Shirou, you're such a great Swordsman, but you don't have a great weapon, which is too strange."
The people of the Boreas family didn't know that Shirou was the blacksmith Muramasa, and they didn't know that Shirou had already forged a sword of assured victory for himself.
Shirou couldn't tell them these things.
So Shirou just gladly accepted the magic sword Wind Break and pulled the long sword out of its scabbard.
As expected, the tip of the magic sword was engraved with many traces and patterns. These special patterns were connected to each other, gathering the injected fighting spirit in a unique way and releasing and exploding it at an unimaginable speed.
Even without injecting fighting spirit, the magic sword itself was quite tough. The special structure allowed it to be swung faster than ordinary weapons, making it very easy to use.
Shirou sincerely said, "Thank you. Not only for the birthday party, but also for giving me such an expensive..."
"You don't need to worry about the price! Okay, let's continue the party! Otherwise, the specially prepared dishes will get cold!"
Eris obviously didn't like those long and cliché speeches. She was too lazy to say extra words and took Shirou to the head of the table with the huge cake.
There were also many dishes on the table, generally ugly in appearance, but you could feel the maker's heart.
"Yes, I made them."
Eris seemed to have noticed Shirou's gaze and turned her head away embarrassedly, "I know you cook well, Shirou, but I thought I should make some myself for you..."
"Thank you."
Shirou smiled and touched her head at Eris's reaction.
He remembered when Miyu first cooked for him. It wasn't done well either, but you could clearly feel the feeling of care even without eating it.
For a moment, Shirou couldn't control his emotions even more. Even if he ignored it, he realized that he was treating Eris like his own younger sister.
However, Shirou was also feeling a kind of fear because of this.
That was, by treating Eris like a younger sister, he was undoubtedly treating her as a substitute for Miyu.
If Eris knew about this, she would probably hate him...
Shirou sighed helplessly and silently swallowed all his emotions into his heart, and seriously enjoyed the banquet prepared for him by the Boreas family.
After the party started, Eris talked non-stop like a machine gun.
How this dish was made, and what happened when buying the magic sword.
Facing Eris's story, Shirou always smiled and listened quietly to her narration.
The warm scene between the two made everyone in the Boreas family show motherly smiles, unwilling to disturb their peaceful time.
During the process, Shirou unexpectedly learned about the Greyrat family.
It is said that the Greyrat family originally wanted to come to Boreas to celebrate his birthday, but because the monsters in the Buena Village forest had become active again for some reason, Paul couldn't leave the territory.
And Zenith also wanted to come, but it is said that because she had to go through the admission procedures for Rudeus to the magic university, there was a conflict in time.
Shirou also learned that Rudeus was almost at the age Paul had set for him to go to magic university. Most importantly, his talent had become more and more obvious during this time, to the extent that it could no longer be hidden and was known to the world.
The magic university specifically requested that Rudeus go to magic university.
Because of this, Paul finally relaxed the age at which Rudeus could leave home, allowing him to go to the magic university at the age of ten.
It is said that Sylphy is also very interested in magic university, but because her talent is far behind Rudeus, she plans to wait two or three more years before going.
Shirou was undoubtedly very happy to hear news from his family.
Although he also wanted to see them after a long time.
Shirou's thoughts unconsciously showed on his face.
His lonely attitude made Eris a little at a loss, and she awkwardly tried to comfort him: "Uh... that... Shirou, it's just that..."
Eris looked helpless.
Like a usually strong cat showing distress.
Instead, Shirou comforted her: "It's okay, as long as I know that my family is doing well, that's enough..."
Shirou's reverse comfort made many people present show sad expressions.
Shirou wanted to say something else to calm the atmosphere, but unexpectedly Eris's mother, Hilda, suddenly ran over from afar and hugged Shirou tightly.
"W-what! Mrs. Hilda?!"
Not expecting Mrs. Hilda to suddenly do this, Shirou was in chaos.
He hadn't talked to Mrs. Hilda many times, just occasionally chatted with Philip's wife, Eris's mother, and knew that she was a quiet but thoughtful woman.
She always paid attention to every move of the Boreas family and was definitely a good woman who could be called a great help to her husband.
So Shirou had never thought that Mrs. Hilda would have such an emotional reaction.
What Shirou didn't expect even more was that Hilda suddenly said after hugging him: "Shirou, marry Eris! That's right! This is a good idea! Let's do it this way! That way you'll really be family with us in the future!"
"What!?"
Hilda's words not only stunned Shirou, but even Eris next to him showed a confused expression.
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