Multiverse: Library

If someone could peer into Kaiser's body, they would have seen golden inscriptions coursing through him.

These intricate markings pulsated rhythmically, at times shining brilliantly, at times dim and subdued, almost as if they were alive—like the steady beating of a pulse.

They covered every inch of his flesh, every organ, and had become one with him.

No—these markings had always been a part of him.

The Fantasy Library had merely awakened them—bringing forth a power that had always existed as his potential, now made real.

The moment Kaiser grasped Ser-Veresta, the golden inscriptions flared to life.

"ZING!"

The markings flowed from his hand, spreading onto the hilt of Ser-Veresta.

As if liquid gold had seeped into the weapon, the intricate engravings etched themselves onto its surface.

"WHUM!"

The great sword shuddered violently.

Its pristine white blade suddenly radiated immense heat, unleashing a shockwave of scorching air that engulfed the entire testing chamber.

—

"What…?!"

Beyond the reinforced glass, the lab personnel erupted into panic.

"What's happening?!"

Even Claudia, usually composed, tensed sharply, her hand gripping the holster at her waist.

Because at that moment—

Not only had Ser-Veresta reacted violently, but the Orga Lux at her side had begun trembling intensely as well.

The blazing heatwave swept across the testing grounds, distorting the air with an unbearable rise in temperature.

The entire chamber became a furnace.

—

"It's going out of control?!"

"These readings are insane!"

"The heat levels have exceeded all previous records!"

"Activate emergency barriers—NOW!"

The technicians frantically operated their consoles, triggering the activation of energy barriers around the chamber.

A transparent force field rose around the perimeter, containing the heat within the sealed area.

Even Claudia was kept outside the barrier, leaving only Kaiser inside.

Standing at the epicenter of the blazing storm, gripping Ser-Veresta, his clothes fluttered in the scorching winds, his silhouette blurred by the heat distortions.

And yet—

He was completely unharmed.

Not a single drop of sweat trickled down his face.

Kaiser simply stood there, gazing at Ser-Veresta, feeling its will.

A moment ago—

The sword had dismissed him, its consciousness disinterested in his current abilities.

But now—

It had been startled awake.

It hesitated.

Then—it stared at him anew.

As if it had realized something impossible.

As if it had just met a king it was destined to serve.

The initial doubt and indifference faded—

Replaced by awe. By reverence. By a blazing, uncontrollable exhilaration.

And then—

The golden markings surged forward, pouring into Ser-Veresta in a blinding cascade.

The inscriptions etched themselves across the blade, glowing in synchronized pulses—until they merged into a single, intricate sigil upon the crimson Urm-Manadyte core.

This was—

The True Authority of Weapons.

—

In that instant—Ser-Veresta was forever bound to Kaiser.

Its one and only wielder.

Its true master.

—

"BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!"

The compatibility readings skyrocketed.

The researchers froze in shock.

The number soared past the 80% threshold required for borrowing an Orga Lux.

Then—

It hit 100%—and kept going.

"WARNING! ERROR! ERROR!"

The screen flashed with red alerts, numbers corrupting into unreadable static.

Silence fell over the control room.

Then—

"The compatibility value… CAN'T BE MEASURED?!"

A technician's voice trembled.

"He's exceeded the limit!"

100% had always been the maximum possible value.

No one had ever surpassed it.

Until now.

Ser-Veresta—one of the strongest Orga Lux ever created—

A sword that had rejected wielder after wielder for years—

Had now found its master.

And that master had broken the known limits of compatibility.

—

"WHUM—!"

The burning energy blade hummed violently, its form shimmering with raw power.

Kaiser lowered his grip, letting the great sword rest at his side.

A silent understanding passed between them.

The sword's will had become clear—

It recognized him.

The scorching heat began to fade.

The air cooled.

And with a quiet chuckle, Kaiser spoke—

"From now on… I'll be counting on you, Ser-Veresta."

His words vanished into the dissipating heat.

Beyond the barrier—

Claudia watched in silence.

Her gaze—complex and unreadable.

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Seidoukan Academy: Student Council Office

"That should be everything, right, President?"

Kaiser handed over the final signed document to Claudia, seated at her desk.

"Yes. With this, all procedures are complete."

Claudia accepted the files, her gaze lingering on Kaiser.

Her expression was calm as always—but her eyes searched for something beneath the surface.

"When will I receive Ser-Veresta?"

Kaiser asked casually.

"Once the Equipment Bureau completes its final tuning and analysis, it will be officially transferred to you," Claudia replied.

Despite the chaos of earlier, despite shattering compatibility records, the academy had ultimately approved the loan of Ser-Veresta.

After all—

The school and the Integrated Enterprise Foundation were eager to see what would happen next.

An Orga Lux that had exceeded compatibility limits…

How powerful would its wielder become?

That was something they couldn't afford to ignore.

Of course—

If Kaiser wanted, he could summon Ser-Veresta right now.

The sword was already his.

It was no longer a borrowed weapon—it belonged to him alone.

The academy thought he had merely qualified to borrow it.

They had no idea—Ser-Veresta had been permanently claimed.

And Kaiser had no intention of letting them find out.

Claudia, unaware of this hidden truth, simply regarded him with a complicated expression.

Even for her—this turn of events was beyond belief.

"The future… has changed."

She murmured under her breath.

—

"Hm?"

Kaiser tilted his head.

"Did you say something?"

Claudia quickly recovered, shaking her head with a smile.

"Nothing at all."

Then—

With her usual calm demeanor, she offered him a final piece of advice.

"Ser-Veresta is a powerful Orga Lux. But it's also known for being… difficult to control."

"I hope you'll be able to handle it well, Kaiser."

To which he responded—

With an unshaken smile.

"I will."