"So, what's going on?" Ovina asked with a frown, still half-kneeling on the ground. She rubbed her arm with one hand and frowned. The girl's energy body looked like it was made of platinum. The white irises in her eyes were like translucent rings. Only when they contracted slightly could one guess what she was thinking. She was obviously very angry right now.
"The reason is actually very simple." Brando grinned. His voice echoed in the darkness with a hint of playfulness. He suddenly raised his hand and placed it behind Scarlet, pushing the girl who had been standing in the shadows with her head lowered in front of him. "Lady Ovina, you must have heard of the legend of the Fairy's Golden Apple, right?"
Scarlet seemed a little nervous. She turned to look at her Lord in surprise. But Brando shook his head at her, indicating that she need not be nervous. He did this in hopes that Scarlet would leave a deeper impression on Ovina, because Ovina would definitely choose the successor of the Holy Lance of Heaven from the three of them. He himself was more accomplished in swordsmanship, and William's identity and profession were not suitable to be the successor of the Azure Lance. Therefore, he hoped that Ovina would choose Scarlet as the successor of the Azure Lance.
Most importantly, he hoped to give Scarlet courage and confidence, so that this Highlander girl would understand that no one's existence in this world had to rely on others. He hoped that Scarlet would have her own thoughts and destiny, to pursue her own dreams.
A Scarlet who would always stand behind him, like a silent shadow. This Scarlet made his heart soften. But it was also because of this that he hoped the girl would understand that there was no such thing as a lowly background in this world. A girl from the countryside of Bucce could also become the hope and protector of many people in a certain era.
Only confidence and hard work were the driving forces of every individual's progress in civilization and order.
Ovina took a closer look at Scarlet. Her pupils were like burning platinum flames, and her eyebrows were like extended flames. She frowned slightly. "Is this the Reality of Longing?" She closed her eyes and sniffed. "So that's how it is. She does have the unique scent of the Fairies. The residents of Valenia's Home of the Fairies have been researching ways to change fate for a long time. I didn't expect them to succeed, but it's only breaking the laws. It's still useless to advance in Chaos … I was too careless. "
Then she opened her eyes again. She looked at Scarlet and then at Brando. "I heard her call you Lord. Is she your subordinate?"
"Oh no." Brando thought Ovina was going to hold a grudge against him and hurriedly explained, "I guess you could say that."
"Barely?" Ovina stared at Brando suspiciously and dragged out her words.
Brando pondered for a moment and quickly organized his words: "It's probably because I helped Scarlet when she was in trouble, so nominally, Scarlet is now by my side as my guard. Of course, you can also think that I'm forcing her to return the favor, but no matter what, the contract between us will continue until she feels that she has repaid the favor — "
"Lord." Scarlet turned around and called out softly. Brando's self-deprecation obviously made her nervous.
Brando hurriedly gave her a look.
Ovina looked at the two of them with slight disdain. "How clumsy. But I didn't know you had some kindness in you. But don't you think it's a bit inappropriate for me to acknowledge her? It's not just that she's weak — because that's not the point. The point is that she doesn't have the heart to become strong. Without confidence, she can't look at herself. How can she realize her beliefs? Maybe she's even confused about her beliefs. The Azure Lance in her hands will only bury me. "
She stared at Scarlet, who lowered her head in silence.
Then Ovina turned around and looked at Brando with some admiration. "You, on the other hand, although you're still weak, you already have some potential. That's true … Otherwise, that guy wouldn't have chosen you, right? Haven't you noticed that you have a temperament that doesn't fit in with this world? … And it's because of this temperament that you have the possibility of changing history. What do you think? Do you want to consider making a pact with me and becoming the new master of the Azure Lance, human? "
Brando was slightly taken aback. He didn't expect Ovina to acknowledge him. But he sighed and shook his head. "You're wrong, Lady Ovina. No one is born strong, and no one is born to change the world. But at every moment, everyone will change themselves for some reason. As long as there's something important in your heart that needs to be protected, anyone can become strong. In this world, strength and weakness have never been a constant factor. "
"I've seen Scarlet's anger over her dead companions. It's because of that anger that I believe she can do it — Scarlet, raise your head. You've defeated Lady Ovina, so you also have the right to be acknowledged by the Azure Lance. "Brando ordered firmly and sternly.
Scarlet trembled. She bit her lip and raised her head to look at Brando. She knew that it was the Azure Lance, the most dazzling existence in the legends. Her Highness the Princess, His Lordship, and even Count Yanbao. There were many people here who were more qualified than her to pick up the holy lance that had once shattered the Azure Lance.
Her Highness the Princess was brave, His Lordship was righteous, and Miss Dilferi was determined and full of ideals. Everyone here seemed to be better than her. The Azure Lance could belong to any one of them, but how could it belong to her?
But even so, there was still a trace of indescribable gratitude in the depths of her eyes. That gratitude was because she was touched by the acknowledgment.
The darkness was controlled by Solitude for a moment, and it silently spread out.
William stood beside the three of them. Under his silver eyebrows, his wise eyes revealed a look of interest. It was as if it had nothing to do with him. He only occasionally used his fingers to sweep the dust off his long sleeves. As a wizard, he had no interest in the ownership of the Azure Lance to begin with.
Ovina couldn't help but groan. She was probably grumbling about the fact that she had been defeated by a little girl like this. She couldn't help but look at Brando with some annoyance. "You really want her to pick up the Azure Lance?"
"Can't she?"
"There are many others in the great hall. They are even more suitable than her. That half-elf girl, she is calm and collected. And that little woman dressed like a merchant who came with you, she has a noble bloodline. There are a few others. Although they aren't as good as these two, at least they are much better than her. "Ovina frowned." I really don't understand your thinking. "
"I know that, but I still think Scarlet is better."
"You …" The girl of lightning stammered. "Why?"
"Because she is ordinary. That's why she can turn from a cocoon into something magical. In a time in the past, the Knight of the Azure Lance once used the Holy Lance to shatter the Azure Lance, causing the stars to fall to the ground. In the end, it brought about the Age of Mortals. Lady Ovina, in Kirrlutz's history, the Azure Lance represents an endless struggle. Even the lowliest of existences can stand at the pinnacle of glory. "
"Because of this, the Age of Mortals is filled with color." Brando answered slowly.
Ovina was speechless for a moment. She glared at Brando.
The sound of clapping finally rang out. William clapped his hands lightly and answered, "Well said. The Age of Silver and Gold has long passed. Mortals have to control their own destinies. Lady Ovina, honestly speaking, none of us here have the right to inherit the Azure Lance. But in comparison, sometimes a coincidence might be Martha's will? "
"This … alright, I understand."
Ovina sighed and stood up from the ground. She looked at Scarlet and extended her hand. "You are very lucky, little girl. Come, extend your hand. Let me see what you are thinking. "
Scarlet hesitated for a moment and turned to look at Brando. But Brando only nodded slightly at her.
"Okay." The Highlander girl seemed to have finally gathered all her courage. She bit her lip, then extended her hand and placed it in Ovina's palm.
Ovina closed her eyes and her sword-like brows finally relaxed. For the first time, a peaceful expression appeared on her face.
"So this is your past. It is better than I imagined."
"But it is only a temporary setback. It is not an excuse for people to be weak. The Azure Lance is a sharp blade that protects the mortal world. Scarlet – the shattering of the heavens and the falling of stars. This is the history of mortals conquering their destinies. Can you feel the courage contained in all this?"
"Yes …"
"You want to protect?" Ovina suddenly asked.
Then there was a short silence.
Scarlet did not answer. But after a while, Ovina suddenly opened her eyes. She turned to look at Brando in confusion. The strange meaning in those platinum eyes made even Brando pause.
But when he looked again, Ovina had closed her eyes again.
"Open your heart and accept me, Scarlet –" Ovina chanted.
"From this day onwards, until the final day comes," Scarlet repeated.
"The contract is established!"
A pillar of white light and a green halo spread out from the darkness. Like an invisible wind, it lifted the Highlander girl's long hair. Scarlet suddenly screamed, because she saw Ovina turn into the purest white light in front of her and merge into her chest.
Everyone saw this scene — —
Out of all of them, only Makarov, who was bound to the wall by lightning, had the most complicated expression. He probably could not understand why Brendel would give up the opportunity to sign a contract with the Azure Lance, and give this unprecedented divine weapon to his adopted daughter who was not particularly outstanding.
The Princess frowned slightly, but quickly understood.
Dilferi was curious. Among everyone, the only one she liked was the merchant girl, who was bound tightly by lightning. It wasn't that Ovina was giving her special treatment. It was just that the merchant girl was too dishonest. Plus, the Witch Queen's inheritance in her bag was not to be underestimated.
But even so, Roman said happily to the white mist on his shoulder, "I knew Scarlet would be the most suitable. Last night I even made a bet with Brando. Because among us, only Scarlet uses a gun, right? That 'me' is so stubborn, unlike me who guessed the result right away. "
"Scarlet and that gun are so compatible, so beautiful! When I have time, I must borrow it from her and play with it! "
White Mist yawned. She was too lazy to answer her, and too lazy to remind the merchant girl that Metisha also used a gun. Even though Metisha was a Heroic Spirit, Roman probably didn't think that far ahead.
On the other side, in the darkness, after the seemingly endless light dissipated, Ovina had turned into thousands of lightning bolts. The platinum lightning gathered into a bundle in Scarlet's hand. When the light faded, all that was left was a shining spear.
Upon closer inspection, it was the Holy Lance of Heaven.
Scarlet stared blankly at the pale green Holy Spear that was like jade. She couldn't react in time. "Lady … Ovina?"
The Holy Lance in her hand buzzed.
"This is …"
"This is her." Brando walked forward and stared closely at the legendary Holy Lance. "Ovina is the will of the Holy Lance. But your power is still too weak, so I'm afraid you won't be able to sense her presence for the time being."
As he spoke, he lifted his head. Without Ovina's power restraining them, the lightning cages in the hall dissipated. The remaining magic brought everyone down slowly, landing not far from Brando and the others.
The merchant girl, who was the first to land, immediately shouted in surprise, "Brando!" Then she hurried over.
"My Lord."
"Brando."
"Mr. Brando." After that, Metisha, The Shire, Freya, and Princess Gryphine all gathered around the three of them. Of course, without exception, everyone's eyes fell on the Holy Lance of Heaven in Scarlet's hand.
This was the weapon that pierced through the heavens in the ancient legends.
The Roman couldn't help but blink and asked curiously, "Brando, is this lance really as powerful as the legends say?"
Is this lance really as powerful as the legends say?
This was undoubtedly the question in everyone's mind, including Brando. He thought for a moment, then walked forward and placed his hand on the blade of the Holy Lance of Heaven in Scarlet's hand. Scarlet paused and looked up at him in confusion. "My Lord …?"
Brando didn't answer immediately. He had already seen a pale green screen of light extend from the tip of the lance.
Holy Lance
[Divine Weapon]
Attack: 112-147
+ 45 Strength, + 45 Dexterity, + 45 Vitality, + 45 Bloodline, + 45 Senses
Additional Skills:
Fate: A legend that has accumulated over time on the spear. It is like an eternal fate that curses its enemies. Any target hit by the Holy Lance will continuously bleed from the wound due to the curse, dealing 11 points of damage per second. This damage can be stacked repeatedly.
Holy Lance: Pure wind elements surround the blade of the lance, the wielder can summon the power of lightning. Every time the wielder attacks, they can copy the power of lightning to deal the same amount of damage to enemies in any direction. The amount of lightning depends on the magic of the wielder.
Divine Weapon Domain:
Undefeatable Fate: An invisible force protects the Holy Lance. Any attack that is lower in power than the wielder will be weakened by 90%. (The ability to change fate is immune to this effect)
Brando narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw these rows of attributes.
… … (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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