Chapter 1049: Chapter 791: Avenger Maiden (Part 3)
Thus, Ais was chosen.
Aside from the Lv.7s, among the remaining first-level adventurers, Ais was undoubtedly the strongest.
Having her protect Revilia was indeed most fitting.
"To you, Revilia is already no different from a mother, right?"
Reiger seemed able to see through what was on Ais’s mind, suddenly chuckled, and said.
"In that case, this time you should protect your second mother well, don’t be powerless like last time when your own mother passed away."
These words thoroughly ignited Ais’s resolve.
"...I know."
Ais’s expression became unwaveringly resolute.
"I will."
Saying so, Ais put the necklace around her neck.
In the moonlight, the necklace engraved with mysterious runes and patterns emitted an incredible radiance, causing Ais, the wearer, to feel a sudden clarity, as if all her worries had vanished, feeling unprecedentedly good.
"Eldo’s Tears..."
Reaching out, she touched the necklace hanging around her neck, bringing Ais a certain sense of belief.
Belief that this necklace could guard her heart, keeping her from falling into the abyss of hatred.
"Thank you, Reiger."
Ais finally relaxed a little, turned around, and thanked Reiger.
"There’s no need for thanks." Reiger shook his head, thought for a moment, then unhooked the sword from his waist and said, "Take this too."
Reiger went so far as to give Ais the Sword of the Fool.
"This won’t do."
Ais furrowed her brows and rejected it without hesitation.
Joking aside, this was Reiger’s weapon; what would he do if she took it?
"Don’t worry, I have a more suitable weapon for myself, and I plan to use it in this operation too." Reiger chuckled and said, "In fact, this sword has become superfluous for me now."
"But not for you."
"Believe that it can help you more than it could help me."
After all, this was the masterpiece personally crafted by Chun, the city’s top Forging Master.
Although the Sword of the Fool, like Ais’s Sword of Despair, was purely an indestructible weapon, Ais’s Sword of Despair’s power was slightly lower than the first-level armament.
In contrast, the Sword of the Fool could be considered superior even among the first-level armament.
"In this operation, we are in different units, and I won’t be able to take care of you in time."
"So let it aid you on my behalf."
"Use it well, okay?"
With those words, Reiger thrust the Sword of the Fool into Ais’s hands.
Unable to refuse, Ais accepted it and once again held it tightly in her hands.
In that moment, Ais suddenly felt not the least bit lonely.
Because someone was constantly thinking of her, caring for her, and helping her.
Thinking of this, Ais gazed straight at Reiger.
"...Truly, thank you."
A soft whisper carried away by the wind under the moonlit night.
Reiger didn’t respond, whether he didn’t hear or for some other reason, just continued to smile.
The two silently looked at each other for a long time, eventually raising their heads in unison to gaze at the sky, quietly admiring the moon.
The night before the attack on the man-made labyrinth passed quietly like this.
The next day, the various participating familias silently left their headquarters, heading towards the underground city or the Daedalus Street.