~A day later~
Jaune was in the Hestia Manor, renamed the Hearth Manor. A fantastic name for a wonderful Goddess of the Hearth. Beside Jaune was Tiona.
Tiona spoke, saying, "With the resolute strength of an Amazoness coursing through my veins, I stand upon the precipice of destiny, a tempest of unyielding will and unquenchable determination, my heart a blazing forge where challenges are transformed into triumphs, each swing of my blade a testament to the unbreakable spirit that courses through my very being, and as I charge into the heart of battle, the thundering clash of steel against steel reverberates like a symphony of resolve.
This symphony heralds my unwavering commitment to embrace the chaos, to conquer the odds, and to emerge from the crucible of conflict not merely as a warrior but as a force of nature, an embodiment of fortitude, a beacon of untamed strength, for my dreams are etched in the tapestry of time, woven with threads of sweat and sacrifice. I shall not falter, nor shall I waver.
For I am Tiona Hiryute, a tempest of passion and a testament to the indomitable power that lies within the heart of a true Amazon, and with every breath, every step, and every strike, I carve my legacy into the annals of history, a legacy that shall forever echo in the winds of valor and resonate in the hearts of those who dare to stand beside me, for I am the embodiment of unwavering determination, a warrior of the highest order.
My journey is an unending symphony of strength and honor, a symphony that shall never fade and inspire generations to come."
She added, "What do you think? Pretty cool intro, right?"
Jaune said, rubbing his eyes, "That's damn long! And it's early in the morning! Why does it have to be that unnecessarily long?"
Tiona said, "Long? That's short compared to what I wrote before. Listen! Ahem!
In the crucible of destiny's tapestry, I, Tiona Hiryute, stand as a luminary of unceasing ardor, a symphony of determination interwoven with the resolute threads of my character. As the sands of time cascade like an hourglass of endless opportunity, I am the architect of my own odyssey, sculpting an epic of valor and perseverance upon the canvas of existence, my heart a blazing forge where the molten essence of ambition melds with the unyielding steel of my conviction, forging me into a tempest of indomitable willpower.
And with every clash of my blade against the anvil of adversity, sparks ignite the firmament, igniting the sky with the brilliance of my passion, a fervor that courses through every fiber of my being, animating my every gesture, my every action, and as I dance upon the precipice of challenge, my steps resonate with the cadence of triumph, each footfall a testament to my unwavering creed that strength is not bestowed, but earned through the crucible of sweat and sacrifice, a mantra that reverberates in every heartbeat, every pulsating surge of energy.
As I stand upon the battlefield, I am not merely a warrior, but a convergence of elemental forces, a hurricane of vitality and courage that surges forth, unbounded, untamed, and with every exultant cry that emanates from the depths of my soul, I wield my voice as a clarion call to the cosmos, a declaration that I am not defined by circumstance, but by the choices I make, the battles I wage, the heights I aspire to scale, for I am a harbinger of the untamed wilds.
A living embodiment of fierce ardency, a maelstrom of unfettered tenacity, and with each stroke of my blade, each feat of strength, I etch my saga upon the tapestry of existence, a saga that weaves the tale of a relentless Amazon warrior, resolute and unyielding, carving my own destiny amidst the grand tapestry of reality.
This destiny blazes with the fervent light of unwavering purpose, a light that shall illuminate the annals of history and resonate in the hearts of all who bear witness, forevermore…"
She had more to say, but Jaune stopped her, saying, "Stop! Please stop! Oum! Please stop! Can we do our usual routine and have a spar? I don't want to hear anymore. That's the seventieth intro that you told me!"
Tiona laughed, saying, "Ha-ha-ha! Sorry, sorry! It's just that you were the first one to have ever let me keep going after the second introduction. Normally, people in my Familia would leave before I start saying the second one, and you could withstand until the tenth, and I wondered how long before you broke and told me to stop."
Jaune said, in shock, "You were doing it on purpose! Touche, Tiona. Touche. By the way, what were we talking about before you started making your intro?"
Tiona said in an 'oh, right' manner, "I came here to pick up the armor you made for Riveria. She isn't available since she is busy with…I forgot what…but I swear she is busy."
Jaune nodded at her and took out the armor, "Here, I made it as she requested. A robe similar to what she is used to. Should I list the attributes of the armor?"
Tiona nodded, so Jaune listed out the armor's attributes.
[Royal Elf Robe: Magic Reflection S, Protection S+,
Enhance Stamina S+, Enhance Durability S+,
Enhance Strength S, Slash Protection S,
Pierce Protection S+, Impact Protection S+,
Auto Cleaning, Auto Repair, Temperature Regulator]
Tiona looked at the attribute, and she was jealous of what it was capable of, saying, "Hey, you don't mind if I commission a work for you, right?"
Jaune joked, saying, "If you never make me listen to your intro again, I'll make it for free."
Tiona said, "Deal!" She added, "Who knew my annoying intro would land me an awesome weapon?"
Jaune was going to say he was joking, but seeing her happy expression, he did not want to. And she was a good friend that has been sparring with him and the girls. This is nothing. Especially since he didn't need money, he has an overabundance due to all the monster cores he sells whenever he heads to the dungeon. He is arguably the wealthiest person in Orario.
He said, "Do you mind me seeing your weapon? I want to take it as a reference for making you a new one. It would be great if you had a weapon you are already used to."
Tiona nodded and handed Urga to Jaune, who placed it in his item box to see all its information regarding size, weight, and attributes. He then handed it back to Tiona.
Thinking about Mechashift, Jaune had an idea. It was not available here in Orario, but he had a friend who decided she wanted to bring her books everywhere since she received the [Bag of Holding].
Jaune said, "Say, Tiona. Do you use one-handed swords? And can you dual wield?"
Tiona shook her head, saying, "I do. Why?"
Jaune replied, "I have an idea for a weapon for you. And this also gave me an idea for the weapon I'll be making for Tsubaki."
He added, "Well, I'll start making yours and Tsubaki's weapon. Come to me this evening, and it should be ready. Oh! And if you happen to come across Tsubaki Collbrande from Hephaestus Familia, tell her about her weapon being ready tonight."
Tiona nodded at Jaune and took her leave since she needed to give the armor to Riveria.
As for Jaune, he was going to be busy studying. He went to Ruby's room and knocked at the door.
When the door opened, Ruby, who was lightly dressed, came out, saying, "Hey, Jaune. What's up? It's kind of early. We girls had a late night thanks to all the homework you left us to do."
Jaune laughed, saying, "Hey, Ruby. Sorry about all the work, but you all needed it to wield magic better. As you can tell from all the work I gave you, they are no joke. A single mistake can cost you your life."
Ruby shook her head, saying, "We know. You also showed us what a single mistake can do. You nearly died, or we thought, but it was only a clone. I still can't believe you have a weapon that can make clones of you!"
Jaune, in a deadpan expression and tone, said, "Ruby, I did not tell you since I knew you would take the sword from me, which you did, the moment I told you about it. Although, it was cute when you used it, and there were seven of you running around. It was like a cutiepalooza."
Ruby blushed as she was called a cutie. She still couldn't believe she was dating Jaune! Although they hadn't done too much yet, but still! This is also her first relationship.
Ruby cleared her throat, saying, "Ahem! So, Jaune. Why're you looking for me this early in the morning?"
Jaune said, "I had this idea, and I need to borrow all the Mechashift books you own."
There was a shine in Ruby's eyes. She thought, 'Yes! Finally! He is interested in Mechashift! This is going to be amazing! I bet he would make the most epic Mechashift there is! I can tell people that the person leading the revolutionary Mechashift weapon is my boyfriend! Take that Sunny from Signal!'
Ruby happily gave Jaune all her books. In fact, she gave him her entire [Bag of Holding] as it contained hundreds of books, which were arranged from basic to advance to doctorate level. Everything Jaune would need was here.
Before Jaune left, he asked, "How are you girls when dungeon diving?"
Ruby replied, "It's not much different from the Dreamscape, except we have our Aura's active. The only annoying bit is that we must keep picking up the item drops, which we leave when it becomes too much of a hassle. Weiss suggested taking on a supporter. That way, the drops do not go to waste, and we can give the supporter a bigger cut than they would normally get."
Jaune told Ruby that getting a supporter would be a great idea. Plus, it would give them more time fighting than picking up loot. Then there are the wasted monster cores and dropped items.
After that, Jaune got to work on reading all the hundred-plus books Ruby gave him. He enjoyed it so much that if he did not make an alarm, he would have forgotten to start working on the weapons and would have continued to reread the books who knows how many times.
