Chapter 1716: Section 1717 Most Suitable
Wizard Kihara smiled faintly, understanding that the matter couldnât entirely be blamed on Angel. Thus, he changed the topic: "Speaking of which, the weapon youâve customized for Xiliu does produce a profoundly powerful effect, but..."
Angel patiently waited for Wizard Kiharaâs remarks. After a moment, he finally said, "But, strong it may be, is it truly suitable for Xiliu?"
"Does Wizard Kihara have any opinions?" Angel didnât argue; instead, he followed up with a question.
"I am not an Alchemist, so I donât have much expertise to share. Itâs just that Xiliuâs talent paired with this long whip doesnât seem entirely fitting," Wizard Kihara expressed his thoughts.
The long whipâs effects were undeniably potent, but was it really suitable for Xiliu? Having stayed at Fangling Hall for so long, Wizard Kihara had gained some understanding of her talent. With the ability of water-elemental transformation paired with the whip, would it truly achieve an ideal synergy?
This doubt wasnât exclusive to Wizard Kihara. Shan, who also understood Xiliu well, murmured at that moment, "The Ice Whip is undoubtedly powerful, but I feel thereâs something... off."
"Are you saying the Ice Whip is bad?" Serum, standing beside Shan, asked with a puzzled expression.
"Itâs not bad, but donât you think this whip doesnât necessarily have to belong to Xiliu? Even if it were given to you, to me, or any of us here, it could still perform at a consistent level," Shan replied. "Iâm not questioning Angelâs skill in crafting it; I just feel that it seems to lack compatibility with Xiliu."
Serum now understood Shanâs point. As an Alchemy Work, this weapon was undoubtedly excellentâgood enough to earn a spot among the final showcase items at an auction. However, this whip appeared more like an independent creation rather than a tailored weapon for Xiliu. It didnât integrate completely with her talent.
At best, the outer frost effect might slightly extend the reach of Xiliuâs "water-elemental transformation," but this improvement was largely negligible.
"Now that you mention it, that does seem to be the case," Serum said doubtfully. "However, Angel should know Xiliu very well, right? Thereâs no way he wouldnât have considered this."
Shan added, "Thatâs exactly what perplexes me."
While they conversed, Xiliu was actually nearby. Not only had she heard their discussion, but the others somewhat understood the issue as well.
At this moment, they couldnât help but reflect on the question: Previously, theyâd all been awestruck by the power of the Ice Whip, but when it came to a customized weaponâwas the Ice Whip truly suitable for Xiliu?
Seeing everyone harboring doubts, Xiliu suddenly laughed: "Actually, you might all have misunderstood."
"Misunderstood?"
"Yes. This Ice Whip may be my first time seeing it, but it is indeed the most suitable weapon for me." Noticing the lingering confusion on their faces, Xiliu continued, "Because the requirements for crafting this weapon were originally proposed by me."
This crafting was requested by Xiliu?
Her answer stunned everyone, including Wizard Kihara hovering in the sky.
"So, this was the reason behind your crafting of the whip?" Wizard Kihara inquired.
Angel replied, "Indeed. The requirements for it came from Xiliu, so naturally, I had to tailor the weapon according to her request."
Wizard Kihara furrowed his brows. "I donât quite understand why she made such a request, especially when there seemed to be better options."
Shan voiced the same question.
Xiliu promptly offered an explanation: "What I need is not to enhance my talent ability but to ensure that my talent ability can actually be executed."
Shan found it difficult to grasp her meaning, but Kavoline, who personally experienced the whipâs power, suddenly had a look of realization in her eyes: "Ah, now I get it."
Xiliuâs most powerful ability was water-elemental transformation. This talent didnât necessarily require a water-rich environment to demonstrate its effects. Its true power lay in controlling all liquids.
For instance, bodily fluids.
As long as someone stood before Xiliuâeven in the parched desertâshe could transform their bodily fluids into spears to attack others.
But all of this hinged on breaking through the opponentâs defenses.
From Xiliuâs perspective, this became clear. Whenever she faced strong foes, it wasnât that she couldnât overpower themâit was that their defenses were impenetrable, leaving her no chance to manipulate their bodily fluids. Once she managed to breach their defenses, Xiliu would stand victorious.
In the past, her methods of breaking defenses were too singular and slow. Often, before she could successfully focus on penetrating defenses, sheâd get interrupted or even outright defeated in the short span of combat.
However, with the Ice Whip now in her possession, this dynamic would inevitably change.
After listening to Kavolineâs explanation, everyone suddenly understood. Recalling the devastating power of the whipâit had shattered nearly all layers of Kavolineâs strongest defensive posture, leaving only the last layer of armor protecting her flesh.
In actual combat, this was terrifying.
None of them present could endure more than a few strikes from Xiliuâs whip. A single crack in their defense would mean the battle was over.
"So, this is the reason you requested the whip," Shan murmured, realizing her earlier mistake. While sheâd viewed things from her own perspective, from Xiliuâs standpoint, the whip truly was a perfect match!
Xiliu declared, "I simply made the request for a weapon capable of quickly breaking an opponentâs defenses. In the end, this whip not only exceeded my expectations in terms of effectiveness but also aligned with the Water System, enabling me to maximize its potential in combat. So yes, it is undoubtedly the most suitable weapon for me."
She paused: "However... there is still something that feels like a pity."
Shan looked at Xiliu with curiosity: "Whatâs regrettable? Or is it that you donât like whip-style weapons? Admittedly, this kind of weapon feels more fitting for Nausicaa."
Xiliu shook her head. "Itâs not about the weaponâI am highly satisfied with it. The regret comes from the fact that, aside from this weapon, my customization request also included addressing my sleep disorder... but it seems no one can solve the issue of my excessive sleepiness."
Xiliu sighed quietly. Even Angel ultimately chose the weapon customization over addressing her sleep-related concerns, which left her with a sense of disappointment.
Though the boost to her combat power was a welcome upgrade, if there had been a way to resolve her sleep issuesâor at least improve them in a meaningful wayâit would have brought her even greater joy.
Shan understood Xiliuâs thoughts, sighed, and gently wrapped her arm around Xiliuâs shoulder to offer comfort in a low voice.
High above, Wizard Kihara observed the scene at Fangling Hall and couldnât help but remark, "If Xiliuâs sleep disorder could be resolved, she would certainly become another brilliant Supernova shining over the Southern Domain."
"Why another?"
"Because before her, thereâs you," Wizard Kihara paused before adding, "By the way, is Xiliuâs sleep disorder truly unsolvable?"
Angel replied, "For now, it remains extremely difficult to address."
However, if we were to consider the second crafting request Xiliu had proposedâa tool to positively influence her sleep disorderâAngel could indeed create something like that. He had simply deemed it unnecessary because in the near future, a limited opening of the Wilderness of Dreams would allow Xiliu to participate as well. The Wilderness itself could mitigate the drawbacks of her sleep disorder by providing beneficial effects. By engaging in knowledge research within the dream realm, Xiliu wouldnât waste her sleeping hours entirely.
This was why Angel ultimately prioritized crafting the weapon over considering the second request.
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