Chapter 2178: Sword of Light

Chapter 2178: Chapter 2178: Sword of Light

Miss Danester spoke while having documents maneuver around Shard.

"The first confirmed case of ’Spontaneous Combustion of Light/Light Fusion’ of this era occurred in the year 403 of the Common Era Calendar of the Sixth Era, subsequently reappearing every hundred years or so. In modern times, after its documentation in 1513, the frequency of these unexplainable incidents increased, but still only resulted in a death or two every few decades. Compared to other threats faced by the Material World, this type of incident is actually extremely low in danger."

Although she spoke cruelly, it was also true. Given that even the sacrifices brought by the progress of ordinary people’s technology aren’t this few. This bizarre phenomenon of ’Spontaneous Combustion of Light/Light Fusion’ not only limits damage to some unlucky individual, but it doesn’t spread or infect. Even if it’s a relic-type event, it would likely be categorized at either Poet-Level or Scribe Level.

"And upon entering the current nineteenth century of the Sixth Era, similar incidents have started to occur more frequently. Especially in recent decades, nearly every month, one or two verified ’Spontaneous Combustion of Light/Light Fusion’ events emerge. Consequently, the church set up a special record of these reports in recent years, and according to your description, the methods used by the Light Worshipper Training Association are very similar to similar events."

The last few photos in the document package recorded the remnants of limbs from victims of the ’Spontaneous Combustion of Light/Light Fusion’ events, yet due to the rapid nature of ’Light Fusion’, even when Circle Sorcerers were present nearby and pulled limbs out of the light outside, what was ultimately rescued was smooth, severed limbs.

Shard glanced briefly and then made a guess.

"Actually, Spontaneous Combustion of Light/Light Fusion is similar to ’Earth Filth’, disasters caused by the world itself. And the Light Worshipper Training Association might have somehow grasped this peculiar light?"

"Quite possible. Moreover, currently even the church hasn’t found a way to counter this light. If you cannot evade it, anyone will melt in this light."

Miss Danester glanced at him with some concern.

"So be cautious when taking action in Moon Bay City. Natural phenomena don’t care who you are."

"Rest assured, I actually have ways to resist that light, but also need reaction time."

This referred to the ’Calamity Card: Shadow of the Deep.’

"However, type of calamity due to the inherent spatial distortion that happens typically frequents the regions where The Chosen One is about to appear first."

Shard said again, and Miss Danester nodded.

"Indeed, it’s almost certain that Moon Bay City is facing trouble, or rather, it has already started there but the local people aren’t aware. You mentioned the headless serial murder case where the victims’ neck cuts are quite smooth, almost like fused cuts. Apparently, someone has already mastered a way to utilize this peril."

Shard took a deep breath.

"In this way, the Dragon Feast Cult and Light Worshipper Training Association, collaborating with each other, are one exploring the secret of Dragon Blood Creation, the other pursuing answers to the glimmer, and dragon and light are the two most crucial powers of that Ancient God. The two organizations are unlikely to mind destroying Moon Bay City in the quest for The Chosen One qualification. After all, last weekend, a projection of the evil object was already summoned."

Miss Danester understood what he meant.

"Even if I tell you not to get involved in Moon Bay, you probably wouldn’t agree. Once the Academy and church finish their coordination, they can send someone to the Moon Bay Region. I think I’ll lead the team at that time. Until then, take care of yourself."

"I understand. Speaking of which, there’s Emilia’s matter..."

He stopped halfway, Miss Danester had heard of this.

"The girl from Moon Creek Clan was marked by cultists during her stay in Tobesk City, right? You want to plead for her, let her stay in Tobesk until the summer off-campus practice ends, right? If you ask me, I can help with this request."

Shard initially intended to say this but worried Emilia might encounter other issues in Tobesk City, so he thought it over and shook his head.

"Let’s follow the school’s arrangement. If she has to go back, I’ll send her to the train station; if she can stay, I’ll have her report to me daily. I want Emilia to enjoy a few days of freedom during the summer break, but safety is essential. She’s an Elf and has a long life, there’ll be another chance to return to Tobesk City."

The red-haired sorceress smiled.

"Great, a perfect answer.

Even though her repeated unauthorized leave from school’s matter will be no longer pursued, making her realize how dangerous the world is indeed necessary. That’s the significance of off-campus practice, I think Emilia will learn from this... Where does she reside now?"

"She lives at my place, she was helping when we were setting up the projection ritual."

Miss Danester thus warned him.

"The Academy may not oppose free love, but Miss Emilia Xenode, who is fifty-three years old, is still considered an underage elf girl according to traditional elvish views, do you understand?"

"I understand... wait, are you implying... you’re clearly saying I’m the one doing bad things, aren’t you?"

Shard’s eyes widened as the red-haired sorceress laughed heartily.

Because Emilia was also at home, Shard did not inform Luviya immediately after the projection ended about the news he received from the cat in the evening and the news from Miss Danester just now.

Seeing that it was still early, after finishing the meeting with Miss Danester, Shard started telling Luviya and Emilia in his study about the cat he encountered that afternoon. The girls were quite touched by the story, and when Shard spoke of the cat finally leaving with its mother, the sentimental Emilia even shed tears.

Of course, Shard still didn’t mention that he was currently at Moon Bay in front of Emilia.

Nothing else happened that night; it seemed Luviya wasn’t planning to leave tonight. She probably didn’t feel comfortable leaving Emilia alone at Shard’s place overnight. This era lacks evening entertainment options, so for the remaining time at night, Shard and Luviya prepared for the end-of-month summer exam week in the study.

As for Emilia, although Saint Byrons doesn’t have the concept of "summer homework," Shard remembered that she learned Ancient Elvish Language from him here. So during exam subject revisions, Shard found a few books written in Ancient Elvish Script he brought back from Green Island and had Emilia translate them:

"Let me see what you’ve learned from the notebook I gave you; I’ll grade you after you finish translating. If the results aren’t satisfactory, I can tutor you a few times on other evenings. Oh, Emilia, though an elf’s life is longer than a human’s, don’t squander nighttime hours reading Dorothy’s novels."

"Ahem."

Luviya coughed a few times.

"I mean, even if it’s summer break when you’re not at school, don’t give up studying. You’ve learned now, and after school resumes, you’ll be better than those classmates who haven’t picked up a fountain pen all holiday. Then, after school starts, you can use the time when everyone else is asleep at night to study more, and gradually, you’ll become the most outstanding elf in the entire grade."

Shard swore Emilia’s expression was fascinating as she held the book in one hand and a pen in the other while listening to him.

Of course, he wasn’t forcing Emilia to study, just wanted her to feel the study atmosphere at night. So besides reading together, Shard took the opportunity to inquire about Emilia’s life today, and they even played a few rounds of checkers during breaks for fun—Luviya refused to play Roder Card with Shard.

Around ten o’clock, the three of them returned to their rooms to rest, Luviya naturally followed Shard to the master bedroom, while Emilia took Mia to the side bedroom.

Once the door was closed, the purple-eyed girl in her nightdress happily pulled the curtains closed at the window, and only then did Shard begin discussing the information obtained today.

Luviya only spoke after he finished:

"The unusual light must be the disaster this time, but I didn’t expect someone to master using the disaster... how is this any different from hastening the apocalypse’s arrival?"

"Have you ever heard about the Sword of Light?"

Shard asked again, with Luviya shaking her head:

"Never heard of it."

Saying this, she walked to the desk, looking at the three coins placed on it:

"What, are you anxious about divination already? There’s too little information, even using these coins won’t reveal the full details of the Chosen One Ceremony."

"Although the event has already happened this time, Moon Bay remains calm on the surface. I’m truly worried... Use one coin to divine that so-called ’Sword of Light.’ I know it’s related to the Ancient God, impossible to know everything, but at least give me some basic knowledge. Originally, I thought the Chosen One Ceremony would be related to those dragon scales."

Luviya naturally had no objections, and of the three remaining special coins, two were "Wrath of the Thunder God," so she picked one of them. Closing her eyes, she lightly tossed it into the air, as this time it was merely to know something about the Sword of Light, the divination would naturally not fail.

The relic turned to flying ash and vanished during its descent, and Luviya let out a muffled grunt, almost falling but Shard quickly supported her:

"Don’t talk yet, sit down first."

Helping Luviya to sit on the bed, the female diviner gently shook her head:

"It’s okay, just the divination this time involved deities, so the mental pressure was a bit intense. Miss Danester was right, that so-called ’Sword of Light’ is indeed a divine creation left by the Ancient God. It’s not a relic, even more mysterious than the [[God’s Gift Box]] and [[Butterfly Summoning Flute]] you possess. I didn’t see the sword’s specific details, only that those with a ’Heart of Justice’ can draw it."