Summoning the Holy Sword

Dark clouds roamed the skies.

Heavy thunderstorms roared.

A human figure stood up in a shrub in the distance, carefully staring at the pitch-black cave.

“There are no signs of mercenaries,” he said.

Suddenly, another man leapt down from the tree branch above. The rain was pouring. Both of them were naked and their beards and hair had grown wantonly over their faces.

“From the situations nearby, it seems like they didn’t stay for long and have entered the historical remains? How ignorantly daring of those mercenaries.” One of the man said in disdain while the other man let out a snort. Then, the latter went silent for a moments. Both of them stared silently at the pitch-black cave. Other than the sound of rain, there was nothing else.

“What should we do next? Return and report this to Elder?”

“Go ahead.”

The other man seemed to have different ideas. His eyes were filled with burning determination which the rain wasn’t able to extinguish. He gritted his teeth and both his clenched fists were slightly shaking.

Rhode let out a snort as he faced this translucent, bandaged mummy. He tightened his grip on his sword hilt while carefully sizing up this enemy. He finally understood its strength. But it wasn’t easy to search for a way to defeat it. Although his Starfall Swordsmanship was formidable, the long charging time would make it too easy for the Rune Guard to dodge. As for the Moon Shadow Swordsmanship, even though this initial sword skill could damage the Runes Guard, it wouldn’t be effective.

Rhode had no choice but find an opening.

Lapis bit her lips and watched worriedly from the side. Gillian watched her master and the enemy fight as if no life and death was involved. She excitingly admired this battle and constantly cheered for Rhode.

“That’s the way, Master. Go for it!

“Ah, just a little more. That was a pity, Master! Go and give him death!

“M-Miss Gillian…”

Gillian’s actions were probably over exaggerating to which even Lapis couldn’t stand.

“L-Leader is trying his best to fight. It’s not too nice of you to say…”

“What’s the matter? Master asked for it anyway.”

Gillian obviously didn’t take her words seriously. She continued to swing her tail and revealed a rejoiceful smile. However, after seeing Lapis’ expression, Gillian smiled, narrowed her eyes, and lifted a finger to her lips.

“Don’t worry, Lapis. Master will definitely win. Besides… Isn’t that what you hoped for?”

“Eh?”

Lapis curiously lifted her head and looked at Gillian. However, before she could reply, Gillian interrupted her.

“I heard it clearly when the protector spoke just now…’Gain the recognition of the heir.’ Miss Lapis… wasn’t that your wish?”

“… I… I…”

Lapis’ expression changed and lowered her head, not knowing how to answer. But it seemed that Gillian was unconcerned.

“Don’t worry, Miss Lapis. Master will be fine. Since you have chosen him, shouldn’t you trust him too?”

“Trust him…”

Lapis lifted her head again and devoted her focus at Rhode’s moving figure as her eyes revealed a complicated feeling.

“Of course I… trust Leader…” Lapis replied softly.