Chapter 873 - 424: Disturbance Index
The various daytime events exhausted the energy of the entire group, leaving the night uneventful. The following day, the ship entered its customary hustle and bustle.
Li Ang was drawing in the forge, pondering on crafting different styles of equipment sets to update the members’ configurations.
Soon, he would leave the Star Flower Travel Corps to enter the Sanctuary of All Spirits for the latter part of the system-marked trial. Although he believed they could stand firm even in his absence, he wanted to provide full care.
Thus, he wanted each person to be equipped with a set of Excellence Realm gear.
"Can you make me a set?"
While selecting a few refined materials, Meluna’s voice sounded behind him.
After going out to confront Inanna that day, she didn’t return to the small black room, nor did she seek out Li Ang. Occasionally he caught a glimpse of her clothes, feeling she was hiding.
Li Ang noticed Meimei had spoken with her; perhaps the words of another version of himself were more effective? Li Ang felt the sharpness on the Female Sword Saint had faded considerably.
When she said this, did he detect a hint of pleading?
"What was the best equipment you’ve used before?"
Li Ang didn’t directly answer, instead bringing up a related topic.
Meluna took the sword sheath of Celestial Fury from her waist and placed it on the table.
Li Ang halted his work and touched this Divine Sword, his fingertips generating ripples on the long sword’s surface, which completely rejected his Magic Power at the moment of contact.
Meluna also noticed this and explained, "Its Spirituality is very high, and it has requirements for the wielder."
"I can see that."
Currently, Li Ang’s Craftsmanship couldn’t comprehend the constitution of High-tier Outstanding Equipment; Tier Seven Equipment was made from reasonably matched materials according to system knowledge, so he couldn’t see the full picture of this sword, but he could understand the basic structure.
It was once Tier Ten, a peerless weapon.
[Celestial Fury]
[A Holy Sword forged from the tear of a falling star from the azure sky, with Divine Crimson Gold as its core, holding the fury of the tear that will freeze and crush the world’s enemies]
[Tier: 10 (-1) [Cross Realm Descent]]
[Category: Long Sword]
[Energy Source: Star Tear, Tier 10]
[Attack Enhancement: Sharp Frost Ash]
[Equipment Skills: Azure Sky Ice Flame, Flaming Reversal Law [Cross Realm Forbidden]]
Legendary Realm already represents a degree of intercepting World Law, and this sword is no exception. According to the system information, it reverses the energy of the "Star Tear" within, thereby releasing surging Ice Flame.
Though it doesn’t have many complex abilities, achieving simplicity in perfection is powerful; it can rely on pure Power to freeze and crush the enemy.
For Meluna, who never parts from her weapon, placing it before Li Ang was an absolute gesture of trust. Even back when their relationship grew intimate, she never let this sword leave her side, not even while bathing.
Since he couldn’t gauge her standard for offense, he never attempted to take the sword.
Using the Hand of the Wounded Knight to grasp the sheath, a layer of frost immediately swirled upwards, covering the metal arm. Li Ang’s right hand enveloped in defensive Light Element, swiftly drawing out the Sword Edge, its sharpness releasing cold like a Razor brushing against the cheek.
Quickly returning the sword to its sheath, he couldn’t help but touch his cheek. Though it was cold and tightened, it wasn’t cut to bleed, merely cold to the point of near numbness.
With such a weapon before him, it was impossible not to pick it up and take a look. Li Ang handed it back to Meluna.
"What I meant was, aside from it? After all, you surely wouldn’t need another weapon if I were to make one for you. At most, I can craft Armor."
"Whatever you make is fine. I have no current equipment and will listen to your advice, I won’t go snatching it."
"Not going to snatch is wise."
"Can you make it for me? I can fight with multiple swords simultaneously like they do."
"Don’t rush it, let’s see your attitude."
"Oh."
Li Ang pointed to a chair beside him: "Sit down and talk."
Meluna sat before him, hugging the sheath, half-leaning with one leg raised over her thigh. The only skirt she wore was crafted in the forge, a prototype product, and she didn’t care about exposure, as carefree as ever.
"I no longer want to chase them away; does that mean you won’t drive me away either?"
"I put you in the small black room not to stop you from following me but to prevent you from hurting them. Now, the world’s crisis is right before us. If your Power can be utilized, I have no intentions of stopping it."
Li Ang faced Meluna’s halted speech and said, "After Mengze Island, I’ve gotten to know you anew, but some words didn’t have the chance to be asked."
The black-haired young girl froze slightly, sitting up straight without realizing.
Li Ang sighed lightly, the face before him once interlaced through sleepless nights, with a slight touch of baby fat, cold and lovely, slightly hidden in disheveled black hair, hardly resembling the "End of the Sword Saint."
So, ever since they met, although occasionally he sensed something strange, he didn’t delve deeply.
Upon mentioning this, Meluna remained silent, simply watching him expectantly.
"Regarding the Creation Wedge, Meimei couldn’t use it due to the urgency of time, plus her strength wasn’t as great as yours, so she didn’t get much information, just opted for Nebis to leap over.
"But you’re different; you’ve seen more, yet haven’t spoken out."
Li Ang felt Meluna getting increasingly tense, distinct from her ease in battle. That was her instinct, as natural as eating and drinking, but she wouldn’t engage socially, much less conceal intentions.