Chapter 937 - The Original Four (1/2)

Did the chicken or the egg come first? That was the question.

Was it due to the damage from Rhode’s ‘unlucky looting aura’ or was it already damaged when it met him? This was also the question. This went to show that the ‘unlucky looting aura’ was a mysterious and magical philosophical issue. But now, all philosophical issues were meaningless because the consequence was more serious than the cause and this wasn’t what he hoped for.

“Open it, Marlene.”

Rhode sighed. No matter if it was the cause of his ‘unlucky looting aura’, this metal egg was already spoiled. The truth wouldn’t change even if he figured out the cause…

“Yes, Rhode.”

Marlene gaped at the listless Rhode who had as though been enveloped by depressing black smoke. But after she looked at Canary’s expression, which warned her not to ask about it, she closed her mouth and placed her hand on the metal egg.

“Tare Mis Con.”

“———!”

The outer shell of the metal egg emanated dozens of magical radiances. Then, it slowly opened like a blossoming flower and spurted white steam from within. Rhode and Canary watched curiously as it unveiled its secret.

After the four heavy segments of the shell fell off, the group witnessed a crystal coffin…

“It’s completely done for.”

Although the appearance of the metal egg and the crystal coffin seemed to be in perfect condition, the human inside had already turned to dust, and there was nothing else apart from some clothes and broken sword. It was apparent that the rescue cabin had lost its source of energy and capability. All that was left now was the perfect structure of a coffin.

Kacha.

Rhode and Canary gazed with complicated emotions at the remains. After a few moments, Canary nodded proudly. “Rhode, your ‘unlucky looting aura’ has indeed broken through the horizon. There’s really nothing worthy left from the inside-out.”

“Alright, stop criticizing. You’re nowhere better than me.”

Rhode shot a glare at her. In fact, even though he was mentally prepared for this result, he felt resentful that this thing was destroyed to this extent, especially after losing a nail-sized Illusion Crystal. But… He extended his hand and touched the sword hilt.

If that plane merchant didn’t trick me, this thing must be linked to my fate in order for it to be here.

Although there were no signs of life, Rhode had some ideas at the sight of the sword hilt…

“Does anyone recognize this?”

Rhode spiritually communicated with his card spirits and projected the image of the short, mysterious sword hilt to them. The card spirits pondered for a few moments when suddenly, Celestina yelled.

“Woah! It’s Fourth Big Sister! Master, hurry up and summon her! Hurry!”

Why do I feel like I’m a savior to some impoverished people who have been oppressed by a demon lord?

“Do you know her? Is she one of you?”

The card spirits pondered and Celia was the first to answer.

“Yes, Master. Fourth Big Sister is the smartest saint among us. In fact, our weapons were designed and created by her. But… If I recall correctly, Fourth Big Sister took refuge in a rescue cabin, so why…”

Forget it if this was related to someone’s ‘unlucky looting aura’.

Gracier and Madaras remained silent as usual, but Rhode sensed through their spiritual connection that they were thrilled. It was apparent that they were also excited to meet the so-called Fourth Big Sister. On the other hand, Shira had no reaction. She always behaved like a dead person unless she was summoned into battle, though she wasn’t a living being, to begin with.

It seems like this isn’t too bad, after all.

Although Rhode had gotten a ‘damaged’ rescue cabin and the fella inside was already dead, he didn’t expect her to be one of the holy sword spirits. However, what surprised him was that the death of this holy sword spirit was somewhat strange. He wasn’t too sure about the individual history of holy sword spirits, but he was sure that they had basically died in the battlefield. But this particular spirit took refuge in a rescue cabin and died in the failed system? How should he put it… It somehow felt as though she was an army deserter.

“Is she like all of you? But why did she hide in the rescue cabin?”

Although he could also ask personally after summoning her, such a question wasn’t easy to raise either. Celia thought for a few moments and said.

“Erm… Master, Fourth Big Sister is actually… a human. Although she was experienced in battles, her constitution and longevity can’t be compared to ours. Besides…”

“Cough… Cough Cough!!”

At this moment, Celestina interrupted and Celia was as though a chick with its throat strangled. Then, Celestina continued on her behalf.

“All in all, you’ve found a gold mine, Master. Fourth Big Sister is the smartest among us. Heh heh. It’ll be your wisest choice if you can summon her! The reason we can remain in spiritual form inside weapons is all thanks to…”

“Big Sister!”

“Ah… Sh*t… Master, please forget what you just heard! Anyway, all you have to do is summon Fourth Big Sister, understand?!”

This time it was Celia’s turn to interrupt Celestina, and the latter jumped in surprise. Although Rhode couldn’t see Celestina’s expression, he heard from her tone that she was rather regretful as though she had said something that she shouldn’t. But he disregarded her words and pondered in silence.

… They are related in this way, huh… According to Celestina, it seems it was all planned out that they would fuse with their weapons after death and be re-summoned. Besides, this ‘Fourth Big Sister’ also seems to have played a leading role among them?

Apart from that, what made him most mindful was Celia’s introduction of this ‘Fourth Big Sister’ as a human. Rhode had never expected that there was a human among these insanely powerful holy sword spirits. Besides, since she was ranked fourth, she would be stronger than Shira.