Summoning the Holy Sword

“That’s right… That’s the way, my adorable Christie…”

 Christie drifted in the empty darkness. She stretched out her hand and behind her was a spitting image of herself who held her hands with a smile.

 “Remember this feeling. This is my strength, and also yours.”

 “… But… I…”

 Christie turned around and gazed at her other self. But before she finished her words, the other Christie held a finger to her lips and stopped her from speaking. Then, she smiled.

 “This was also a test for you, Christie. I’ve never doubted your persistence, but I was worried that the peaceful, fortunate life would make you lose the things that you didn’t abandon when you suffered the most. Sometimes, being fortunate is a terrifying weapon. It can dissolve one’s will and make the strongest turn into incredibly weak beings. Although I can only watch you suffer in silence, I have to admit that I’ve recognized your innate character. I thought that you would be indulged in the unprecedented warmth and comfort after leaving that place… But, it seems like you still remember this point, which makes me glad. Now, it is about time to hand this to you.”

 A white paint brush turned into a dazzling white radiance, wrapped around the little girl’s right index finger, and became a white ring embedded with golden threads.

 “This is your strength, Christie, but you have to be stronger. I think this is a good start. You need to understand and grasp everything. With your current abilities, you’ll be able to handle it well. I believe that you’ll succeed.”

 ‘Christie’ drifted to the front of the little girl. She stretched out her arms and held her hands. Then, harmless blue flames emerged in her hands and a prismatic crystal appeared within.

 [Painting of Order———Can be used after the activation of Knowledge Painting. All the paintings will come true and the strength will be that of the holder. The holder can depict any existing objects (including in the past/present/future), materialize them, and their strength will be that of their original presence. The strength of imaginary objects (past/present/future) will be presented in a way that the holder imagines for a non-fixed duration. The holder can appoint a presence, repaint it into other shapes, races, or attributes. Can be resisted. (All objects exist in this world)]

 [Absolute Defense———All techniques cast under the presence of Order will be reversed, offset, and enhanced according to the holder’s wish. In 30 seconds after the holder casts Knowledge Scroll, the holder will be immune to all attacks (including rule/time/space). When the holder casts Order spells, the effects will be doubled and enhanced with high-tier spiritual penetration attributes. (Established Destiny)]

 [Soul Amplification———Meditation enhances the holder’s soul by 3%. Increase effects of spiritual powers extraction (Billows of soul)]

 2What in the world is this insanity?

 Rhode had never seen such a godlike existence in the game, not even the Void Dragon—argh, forget about it. After all, he didn’t get a chance to loot its corpse and had instantly transmigrated into this world. As the strongest final BOSS among the five creator dragon souls, perhaps the Void Dragon would possess such a godly legendary artifact. However, he had never seen one that was at a tier above the Dark Dragon and Four Legendary Generals up until now. The ‘Non-god presences can’t defy’ description meant that not even presences like the Four Legendary Generals and Three Archangels’ could avoid it!

 Not only that, but there was also the time manipulation and revival abilities of the Text of Order. If that were the case, there would be no limit to Christie’s strength. What a true legendary artifact. With Christie by his side, he could kill whoever he wanted—but, this wasn’t the truth.

 Rhode caressed her hair gently. Even though this item was terrifyingly strong, perhaps she couldn’t unleash 1% of its powers with her current strength. Rhode swept a glance at her attributes and noticed that although her spiritual powers were higher than ordinary humans, it was only about level 10. For her to activate this legendary artifact was almost impossible. Fortunately, he was glad to see [Soul Amplification]. It seemed like he should get Canary and Marlene to teach Christie about magic so she could increase her spiritual powers through meditation and be able to use this legendary artifact in the future.

 Despite his joys, he still felt rather dubious.

 Are the Six Deity Wardens really that powerful?

 With this legendary artifact, even the Four Legendary Generals couldn’t defy her as it was a tier higher than them and the Three Archangels. It seemed like… only the Judgment & Ruling Twin Dragons in the Country of Law could put up a fight.

 If it were possible, Rhode would like to use the legendary artifact. However, it was a pity that it was bound to her soul, so even killing her wouldn’t work. Legendary artifacts that were soul bound to the holders would instantly shatter at the holder’s death. Besides, Rhode wouldn’t lay a single hand on her even if he had gone bonkers.

 Since the threats were gone, no one was in a hurry to leave the place. Instead, they took a break on the altar. Although Lize and Anne were curious about Christie’s sudden changes, this wasn’t the first time that she behaved this way. The battle had already ended when Sovann completed the spiritual inheritance and didn’t witness what happened. On the other hand, Gaya scanned Christie from head to toe. After all, as a figure in the Intermediate Legendary Stage, she had also sensed the powerful strength that Christie unleashed. Rhode wasn’t concerned that Gaya would inform Lydia about this. After all, during the Midsummer Festival, Lydia held doubts about Christie’s bloodline and identity after she attempted to treat her weak body conditions. No matter what, as long as this legendary artifact wasn’t revealed to the public, Christie shouldn’t be in too much danger. In this world, Rhode was the only person who could read the item description at a single touch.

 “Miss Gaya, what is your next plan?”

 Rhode gazed at the young lady whose eyes were wandering around Christie and had to attract her attention. Although Christie’s identity wasn’t considered a huge secret, he wouldn’t simply reveal it to just anyone. On the other hand, judging from Gaya’s miserable self from the battle, it proved how the others would suffer in the battle on the Falcon Peak.

 “Next?”

 Gaya stood up slowly and swung the weapon in her right hand which instantly transformed into a harp. Then, the gem on the harp glittered in magical radiance and a crystal ball appeared out of thin air and fell into her hand.

“That is…”

 Rhode gazed blankly.

 “… Projection Crystal?”

 “Yes.”

 Gaya looked at Rhode.

 “Even though the process was rather dangerous, it is finally secured now. Hmph. I sure want to see if the Undead Creatures have other things to prove!”

 I didn’t expect this young lady to be this smart! Rhode exclaimed inwardly. Of course, he knew what Gaya was about to do. The Projection Crystal could record everything that the holder experienced. If Rhode wasn’t wrong, the Projection Crystal should have recorded the entire battling process on the Falcon Peak. Everything was as per usual until the infiltration of the Chaos Beings!

 On the Dragon Soul Continent, every war and battle must be held within the range of Order, which was why the Country of Law remained silent when the Country of Darkness attacked the Country of Light.

 However, now that there were traces of Chaos Beings in the Country of Darkness’s army, the situation was entirely different.

 If Gaya handed this piece of evidence to the Country of Law, the Country of Law would surely investigate the Country of Darkness to ensure that it wasn’t the Chaos Beings behind this battle. On the other hand, the Country of Darkness would also hold back their forces if the Chaos Beings were indeed involved in this battle. If not, they might possibly face the wrath of the Country of Law.

 Of course, if the Country of Darkness devoured the Light Mainland’s territory step by step, perhaps they might be powerful enough to overturn the Country of Law. But now, the Country of Darkness had suffered heavily and benefited minimally from the Munn Kingdom’s resistance. Moreover, Rhode was continuously selling the Holy Maiden Statues all around the Light Mainland to weaken the Undead Creatures’ strength. Under such a circumstance, if Gaya handed the Projection Crystal over, perhaps the Country of Darkness might recall their army and even sign a truce agreement!

 If that happened, it would be great news for Rhode. He lacked time the most at the moment. If the Country of Darkness could sign a truce agreement for one or two years, he might use the chance to strengthen his forces before dealing with them. He refused to believe that the Dark Dragon would give up his attack on the Light Mainland completely. Perhaps at the end of the investigation, the Country of Darkness would simply execute the families related to the Chaos Beings before making a comeback.

 Although Rhode already had such thoughts when he discovered the contamination of Chaos while heading to the altar and the creatures that he met weren’t Undead Creatures, he didn’t possess a Projection Crystal, after all, so he couldn’t take any actions. But he didn’t expect that Gaya would be this prepared. Although it was common practice for commanders to use the Projection Crystal to record the battles for convenient reports, the Projection Crystal was expensive, after all, and not every commander could afford one.

Rhode celebrated inwardly.

It seems like my trip to the Eastern Plains was the right choice.