"So, what's going on here?" Ovena was still half-kneeling on the ground, rubbing her arm with one hand and frowning; The girl's body looked like it was made of white gold, and the white iris in her eyes looked like a translucent ring, and only when it shrank slightly did one occasionally guess what she was thinking—she was visibly annoyed right now.

"The reason is actually quite simple," Brando grinned, his voice echoing in the darkness with a playful hint. He suddenly raised his hand and put it behind Akane's back, pushing the girl who had been standing in the shadows with her head hanging down in front of him, "Lord Owena, you must have heard the legend of the fairy's golden apple, right?" ”

Akane looked a little cramped, and she glanced back at her lord in surprise. But Brando shook his head at her, signaling that she didn't have to be nervous. He did this in the hope that Akane would leave a deeper impression on Ovina, because Owena would definitely choose the successor of the Holy Lance Firmament among the three, and he himself was more accomplished in swordsmanship, and William's identity and profession were not suitable to be the heir of the Azure Spear, so he hoped that Ovena would choose Akane as the inheritor of the Firmament.

The point is that he hopes to give Akane courage and confidence, so that this mountain girl can understand that no one in this world must rely on others for their survival. He hopes that Akane can have her own ideas and destiny and pursue her own ideals.

A Akane who always stands behind him, like a silent shadow, although this Akane also makes him soft-hearted. But it is precisely because of this that he hopes that the girl can understand that there is no such thing as a humble origin in this world, and that a country girl from Buchi can also become the hope and guardian of many people in a certain era.

Only self-confidence and hard work are the driving force behind the progress of every individual in civilization and order.

Owena took a closer look at Akane, her pupils like burning white-gold flames. The eyebrows are like extended flames. He wrinkled slightly, "Is it true that you are longing?" She closed her eyes and sniffed slightly, "I see." It is indeed the unique aura of fairies. The inhabitants of the land of the elves of Valenya have long researched ways to change their fate, but they did not expect to succeed, but it is only to break the law. Moving forward in chaos still doesn't help...... It's me who was too careless. ”

Ovena silently uttered something inexplicable, then she opened her eyes again, looked at Akane, and then at Brando: "I heard her call you lord, is she your subordinate?" ”

"Oops," Brando explained, thinking that Ovina was going to hold a grudge, "barely counting." ”

"Reluctantly?" Owena stared at Brando suspiciously, her tone slightly lengthened.

Brando pondered for a moment, and quickly organized the language: "It's probably because I helped Akane when she was in trouble. So nominally, Akane is now by my side as my bodyguard. Of course, you can also think that I am trying to repay the favor. But anyway, my contract with her will last until she thinks she's paid off my favor—"

"Your Lord." Akane turned around and whispered. Brando's self-deprecation apparently made her a little nervous.

Brando hurriedly winked at her.

Owena glanced at the two of them with a little disdain: "It's really clumsy, but I can't see that you guys are still a little kind." But you want me to approve of her. Don't you think it's too inappropriate, it's not just that the strength is meager - because that's not the key, the key is not the heart to become a strong person. If you don't have self-confidence, you can't face yourself, and how can you realize your beliefs. Maybe even the belief itself is confused, and the Azure Spear in her hand will only bury me. ”

She stared at Akane, who bowed her head in silence.

Then Owena turned her head and looked at Brando with some appreciation: "It's you, although you are still vulnerable, but you already have some potential in you." Also...... Otherwise that guy wouldn't have picked you, would he? So haven't you noticed that you have a temperament that is out of step with the world? …… And it is precisely because of such a temperament that it is possible to change history. What do you think? Do you want to consider making a pact with me to become the new master of the firmament, human? ”

Brando was slightly stunned, he didn't expect that Owena recognized him. But he sighed, shook his head, and said, "You're wrong, Lord Ovina, no one is born strong, and no one is born to change the world. But all the time, everyone changes themselves because of something. As long as there are important things in the heart that need to be protected, anyone can be strong, and the strength and weakness in this world is never a constant factor. ”

"I've seen Akane angry for her dead companions. Because of that anger, I'm sure she'll be able to do it—Akane, look up. You've defeated Lord Owena, and you're just as eligible for the Azure Spear's approval. Brando commanded firmly and sternly.

Akane shuddered slightly, and she bit her lip and looked up at Brando. She knew that it was the Azure Spear, the most dazzling existence in the legend, Her Royal Highness the Princess, the Lord Lord, and even the Earl of Yanbao, and there were many people here who were more qualified than her to pick up the holy spear that had shattered the sky.

Her Royal Highness is brave, her lord is righteous, and Miss Duerferi is firm and full of ideals, and everyone here seems to be better than her. The firmament could belong to any of them, but how could it be her.

But even so, there was still an indescribable trace of gratitude in the depths of her eyes. I was grateful because I was moved by recognition.

The darkness was controlled by loneliness for a while, and it spread silently.

William stood beside the three, a look of interest in his wise eyes under his silver eyebrows, as if he had nothing to do with himself, only occasionally brushing his long sleeves with his fingers to dust them. As a wizard, he was not interested in the ownership of the Azure Spear.

Ovina couldn't help but moan, probably muttering about the fact that she was defeated by such a little girl. She had to look at Brando with some annoyance: "Do you really want her to pick up the firmament?" ”

"Can't?"

"There were many other people up the hall, and they were all even more suitable than her. The half-elf girl, who is calm and calm, and the little woman who came with you dressed as a merchant, who is of noble blood. There are a few more, although not as good as these two. But at least it's much better than her. Owena frowned. I really can't figure out what you're thinking. ”

"I know this, but I'm still more optimistic about Akane."

"You ......" Lightning's maiden concluded: "Why?" ”

"Because it is ordinary, it can be transformed into magic. Sometime in the past. The Azure Knight once shattered the sky with a holy spear, causing the stars to fall to the ground, and finally brought about the age of mortals. Lady Ovina. The Azure Spear represents an endless struggle in the epic of the Cruz, and even the most humble beings can have moments to stand at the pinnacle. ”

"Because of this, the age of mortals has acquired color." Brando replied slowly.

Owena was speechless for a moment, and she glared at Brando.

When the applause finally rang out, William clapped his hands lightly and replied, "Well said, the age of silver and gold is long gone, and mortals must control their own destiny after all. Lady Ovina. In fact, all of us present are seriously not qualified to inherit the Azure Spear, but in comparison, sometimes a coincidence may be exactly what Martha wants? ”

"This ...... All right. I understand. ”

Owena sighed. Got up from the ground. She looked at Akane and reached out. "You're lucky, little girl. Come, stretch out your hand, and let me see what is in your heart. ”

Akane hesitated slightly, and looked back at Brando. But Brando only nodded lightly at her.

"Hmm." The mountain maiden seemed to have finally mustered all her courage, she bit her lip, and then reached out and placed her hand in the palm of Owena's hand.

Owena closed her eyes, her sword-like brow finally calmed, and for the first time there was a quiet look on her face.

"Is this your past, better than I thought."

"But it's just a temporary setback, it's not an excuse for people to be weak, the Azure Spear is a sharp blade that protects the mortal world, Akane - the sky is shattered, the stars fall to the ground, it's the history of mortals conquering fate, can you feel the courage contained in this qiē?"

"Hmmm......"

"You want protection?" Owena asked suddenly.

Then there was a brief silence.

Akane didn't answer, but after a while, Owena suddenly opened her eyes. She glanced back at Brando inexplicably, and the strange meaning contained in those white-gold eyes made Brando slightly stunned.

But when he looked again, Owena had closed her eyes again.

"Open your heart and accept me, Akane—" Ovina read.

"From today until the final day comes." Akane repeated.

"The contract is established!"

A pillar of white light, a cyan aura spread out from the darkness, as if it was an invisible wind, carrying forward the growth of the mountain maiden. Akane let out a sudden exclamation as she saw Ovina turning into the purest white light in front of her, merging into her chest.

Everybody saw it.

Of all the people, only Macaro, who was bound to the wall by lightning, had the most complicated expression, and he probably couldn't understand why Brando would give up his chance to make a pact with the Azure Spear and give up this ancient artifact to his adopted daughter, who was not very outstanding.

Her Royal Highness frowned slightly, but was quickly relieved.

Dilferrey was curious, and the only one of them who was full of affection was the businessman's eldest lady, who was firmly bound by lightning. It's not that Owena treats her specially, it's that the businesslady is too dishonest, and none of the witch queen's inheritances in her bag are something to be underestimated.

But even so, Roman said happily to the white mist on his shoulder, "I knew that Akane must be the most suitable, and I made a bet with Brando last night." Because Akane is the only one who uses a gun, isn't it, that 'I' is really brainless, unlike the smart Miss Ben who guessed the result at once. ”

"Akane is a good match for that gun, so beautiful! I'll definitely borrow it from her when I have time! ”

Bai Mist yawned, really too lazy to answer her, and didn't bother to remind the businessman's eldest lady Metissa also used a gun, although Medisa was a heroic spirit, but presumably Roman didn't expect it to be so far at all.

On the other side, in the darkness, after the seemingly endless light dissipated, Ovina had turned into thousands of lightning, and the white-gold lightning was bundled into a beam in Akane's hand, and the light faded, leaving only a shining spear behind.

If you look closely, it is the Holy Spear Firmament.

Akane held the pale cyan jade-like holy spear in a daze, and didn't react for a while: "Owena...... My lord? ”

The holy spear in his hand buzzed.

"It's ......"

"This is her," Brando stepped forward and stared carefully at the legendary holy spear, "Owena is the will of the holy spear, but your strength is still too meager, I'm afraid it will be difficult to feel her existence for a while." ”

As he spoke, he looked up. Because of the loss of the restraint of Ovina's power, the lightning cage bound in the hall also dissipated, and the remaining magic slowly fell with everyone above and fell not far from the three of Brando.

The eldest lady of the merchant, who landed first, immediately let out a cry of surprise: "Brando! Then he hurried over to this side.

"Your Lord."

"Brando."

"Mr. Brando." After that, Metisa, Charles, Freya and Princess Griffiin also gathered around the three of them, and of course, everyone's eyes fell on the 'sky' in Akane's hands for the first time.

This is the weapon that pierces the sky in ancient mythology.

Roman couldn't help but blink his eyes and asked curiously, "Brando, is this gun really as powerful as the legend?" ”

Is this gun really as powerful as the legend suggests?

This is undoubtedly a question on everyone's mind, even Brando. He thought for a moment, stepped forward and put his hand on the blade of the spear in the sky in Akane's hand, Akane was slightly stunned, and looked up at him suspiciously: "Lord Lord......?" ”

Brando didn't answer immediately, he could already see a pale green screen of light extending from the blade of the gun:

firmament

【Artifact】

Attack: 112-147

+45 Strength, +45 Dexterity, +45 Constitution, +45 Bloodline, +45 Perception

Additional Skills:

Fate: The legend of the gun accumulated over time is like an eternal fate that curses its enemies. Any target hit by the Holy Spear will continue to lose blood due to the curse, dealing 11 damage per second, which can be stacked repeatedly.

Firmament: The pure wind element surrounds the blade of the spear, and the wielder of this spear can summon the power of thunder and lightning. The wielder can replicate the power of lightning to deal equal damage to enemies in any direction with each attack, and the amount of lightning depends on the wielder's mana.

Artifact Domain:

Undefeated Fate: An invisible force shelters the Holy Lance, and any attack with a strength lower than that of the bearer himself will be weakened by ninety percent. (Fate-changing abilities are immune to this effect.)

Seeing this line of attributes, Brando's eyes narrowed slightly.

……