Chapter 851 - Awakening (2/2)

Celia bowed solemnly. On the other hand, Celestina crossed her arms, shrugged, and let out a helpless sigh.

“Forget it. Although this is a stupid choice, I still admire your courage, Master. Since you’ve made up your mind, I have nothing to comment.”

“…”

Gracier and Madaras retained their silence. Although they didn’t speak, their thoughts were apparent from their nods and smiles. Indeed, just as Rhode said, he was the true owner of the holy sword cards. Perhaps the other holy sword spirits were afraid of this spirit named Shira, but he couldn’t behave like them. If he couldn’t rely on himself to earn recognition from this holy sword spirit, it would be meaningless.

Rhode placed his palm on the red sword blade. Then, the system prompt emerged.

[Detected a resonance reaction. Confirm to awaken?]

Awaken.

Rhode answered inwardly—the huge red blade emanated a bright scarlet radiance while a bloody scent suddenly exuded the entire room. The steel chains hanging down from the hilt trembled, extended in length, and twirled around the blade. Shortly after, a red whirlwind rose from the ground with the sword in the center. The blade shone brighter and finally, the glaring brilliance blinded the room and everyone’s vision.

Seconds after the brilliance and whirlwind dispersed, a petite figure emerged before them.

Although the petite figure was shorter than Celestina, the latter immediately curled up and looked at the young lady in fear. Swish! Celestina quickly shrunk her wings—as though a conditioned reflex.

She was thin, and even rather malnourished, wrapped entirely in a black robe. However, what startled Rhode was the two steel chains that were as wide as thumbs penetrating her shoulder blades and bound around her body. On her back was a blunt large sword and her tattered dark dress that was full of holes proved that she had been through countless battles. But even so, the young lady lifted her head and traces of scarlet radiance flashed in her deep blue pupils.

“Hahaha… Are you my master?”

She spoke with a cold, irascible, and crazy voice while glaring at Rhode in silence. She widened her broken jaw and her rather pretty and elegant-looking face twisted all of a sudden, revealing her snowy teeth and a smile of madness. She tilted her head to the side while continuing to stare at him. The temperature in the room dropped drastically.

“Well, if you acknowledge me.”

Rhode said and swept a glance at the four holy sword spirits. Gracier and Madaras didn’t behave strangely, but Celia had gripped the hem of her battle skirt uncomfortably. On the other hand, Celestina had the biggest reaction. She cowered at the wall and curled up with her hands over her head as though praying that everyone would ignore her presence.

“You want me to acknowledge you? Sure… Hahaha…”

The young lady let out an ice-cold laughter and shook her head left and right as though she took too many drugs.

“Ah… You’re a human, right… I can consider acknowledging you as my master if you can bring me more pain… All right then, let me feel it…”

Suddenly, the ice-cold, pitch-black steel chains shot out from her and sealed the entire room.

“… Let me see how much pain you can bring me… Hahaha… Master…”