Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2730 1499: Trial_2
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Yet, the words that came next from Old Book crushed our budding optimism.
"It involves using the Divine Stone Fragments to forge Divine Stone Weapons. No matter if they're embedded in Longswords, Longbows, or Magic Wands, such weapons gain the ability to resist 'Corrosion'."
"Although this capability falls far short of the [God's Stone]'s inherent might, and lacks the overwhelming suppression of old that could fell foes in one hit, it can just manage to block the enemy's onslaught when bolstered by intense volleys and the Power of Divine Grace. At the very least, it provides us with a slim chance to stay alive."
With that said, Old Book displayed his Magic Wand, and sure enough, Leo Ray spotted a God's Stone Fragment about the size of half a fist at its tip.
"City Lord, could I examine the Magic Wand for a moment?"
Leo Ray gave a subtle nod and addressed the other man.
Even Moli and the rest of our powerhouses, who had moments ago felt a surge of encouragement, now sank back into despair. Replicating this approach is obviously beyond our current means.
"Certainly."
Old Book passed the Magic Wand over without a second thought.
Once he held the Magic Wand, Leo Ray didn't hesitate, promptly pulling up the Attribute Column.
[Name: Radiance's Glory]
[Grade: Tier 6 - Legend (Gold)]
[Attack Strength: Seven Stars]
[Additional Effect One: Dim Power of the Stars "Inflict certain damage to (Corrosion)"]
[Additional Effect Two: Power of the Stars Sharing "When used by the Chosen Son of God, can share the Power of the Stars with a certain number of nearby targets"]
[Note: Special Magic Wand crafted with Divine Stone Fragment able to cause certain damage to "Corrosion."]
After shutting the Attribute Column, Leo Ray rose from his chair and began strolling casually around the chamber, though in truth, he used the moment of turning his back to Old Book and Moli to slip the Magic Wand into his Storage Space.
He launched into the upgrade without pause.
[Congratulations, your "Tier 6 Weapon: Radiance's Glory" has been upgraded to "Tier 6 Weapon: Radiance's Glory" 128 pieces!]
Finishing the upgrade, Leo Ray turned his hand over, and the Magic Wand materialized once more; he then spun back around, his fluid sequence of moves escaping the notice of the pair.
Leo Ray's aim here was plain: to bolster their odds against "Corrosion."
Handing the Magic Wand back to Old Book, Leo Ray questioned, "City Lord, how many of these unique weapons exist in the city right now?"
"To be frank with Lord Brave, counting mine, we only have five altogether."
Old Book let out another deep sigh before replying, "As Lord Brave must have noticed, embedding the weapons requires sizable Divine Stone Fragments. The tiny pieces we extracted earlier simply can't inflict any real harm on 'Corrosion'."
"So, with such fragments in short supply to begin with, and some lost in battles against 'Corrosion', five pieces represent a generous arsenal for any city."
At these words, Leo Ray gave a pensive nod; evidently, the vital next move is to discreetly enhance every one of these weapons.
Deciding whether to distribute any to the local Human Clan will depend on watching how things unfold; if they grow greedy, our relatively weak group might face total annihilation, especially with so many formidable foes lurking in the shadows—we can't afford careless gambles.
As these thoughts swirled, a hint of bewilderment crossed Leo Ray's features.
From what Old Book described, even a handful of these weapons in the city should amount to a considerable force, right?
Aware that "Corrosion" is poised to strike imminently, wouldn't concentrating them all provide more power than relying on us summoned brave ones?
"City Lord, then why haven't reinforcements from nearby cities rushed to help?"
Moli clearly picked up on the same oddity, her pale features etched with bewilderment as she asked.
"That's precisely what I was going to clarify," Old Book replied, his gaze brimming with frustration. "Frankly speaking to all you brave lords, this area is fully isolated by 'Corrosion', every teleportation array ruined, and while ground-based allies strive to break through from outside, they're stalled by the 'Corrosion' forces and can't advance at all."
"Thus, with the aid of you brave lords, we have to hold out until help arrives to avoid total ruin. By Old Book's estimates, reinforcements could get here in as little as ten days."
As Old Book finished speaking, a notification chime rang abruptly in Leo Ray's mind.
[Dear Lord Leo Ray, welcome to the 002398th "Lord Trial," this trial's battlefield is designated 001621, with the objective to defend the city, succeed in the trial to return to your home sector, and receive a random reward.]
[Prompt: Time flows differently here compared to your original sector, at a 10:1 ratio—10 days here match 1 day there.]
[Prompt: Guided by Divine Revelation, the inhabitants here will not assault you or desire your possessions; feel free to engage in the trial confidently.]
[Prompt: The trial is now underway.]
[Prompt: "Corrosion" may assault this city at any instant, in unpredictable ways.]
"As expected, this whole plot stems from the prompting voice!"
Hearing the cascade of alerts, Leo Ray's forehead creased more deeply with each one.
Though the prompting voice kept it brief, the message packed layers of crucial details.
The opening line showed that this trial mirrors the Lord Arena in many ways.
Except this version is single-player, not group-based, and from the numbering, it's clear myriad Lords have tackled it before—likely all at the Overlord tier.
Moreover, with battlefield codes stretching past a thousand, does that imply over a thousand parallel realms like this one? Or is every Lord's challenge one-of-a-kind?
No matter the case, it's beyond comprehension.
Above all, the standout element is the time dilation.
In this place, ten days pass as just one in the home sector, proving the prompting voice wields terrifying control over time itself!
"A genuine god, all-powerful without question, and this alert probably aims to ease my mind so I can dive into the trial without fretting over my domain's state."
With an inner breath, Leo Ray dipped his head in contemplation.
Turning to the final vital note, locals won't turn hostile toward us, a setup clearly orchestrated by the prompting voice via Divine Revelation.
Given their devout faith, defying the prompting voice's directives is utterly unthinkable for them.
"No doubt about it, the prompting voice plans everything with precision."
While Leo Ray mulled this over, Old Book dropped to his knees, beseeching him: "Lord Brave, even if this is just my selfish plea, I beg you, Lord Brave, to save this city! Deliver its people from their endless terror and hopelessness!"
"Please stand, Old City Lord. Now that we've arrived, we'll make ourselves at home, and it's only right that we summoned brave fulfill our sacred duty. Called forth by the deity, the brave are bound to see the mission through."
Leo Ray assisted the man to his feet, offering a steadfast nod.
With this being an unavoidable trial, I have no choice but to pour everything into it.
On top of that, the locals have battled "Corrosion" for ages, no doubt amassing priceless insights that could prove invaluable in facing the looming Great Catastrophe back home.
Plus, this stint lets me uncover more about the region's past and happenings, perhaps edging closer to unraveling the Era of Blankness's secrets.
Naturally, for any of that to matter, the first step is guiding our elites to support the Old City Lord and his kin in defending this stronghold—otherwise, all efforts crumble to nothing.
Standing beside Leo Ray, the other powerhouses shared his unyielding resolve, their expressions steely.
If the Lord declares it so, then safeguarding the city is our path back to the starting point.
Just when the group had nearly pieced together the full picture, tension gripped Old Book's weathered visage, his look turning profoundly somber in an instant.