The Unexpected

Oscar also stared intently at that slender figure, his brow furrowed.

There was a hint of worry in his heart.

On the other side, Irena was also a little worried.

Her relationship with Jianye had grown much closer, so naturally, she didn’t want to see her get hurt from failure.

Eliyas, on the other hand, was watching as if it were a play.

He leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, his gaze also fixed on Jianye.

His fingers tapped his arm absentmindedly.

He was very curious. This young woman who always came in second after him in their year.

Did she also possess a talent no weaker than his?

Everyone else present was also both nervous and expectant.

No one dared to guarantee what the result would be.

Except for Black.

As a player, he was naturally certain that Jianye would definitely obtain the Demon-Cleaver.

Because that was how the original work had arranged it.

This sword had three very special points for Jianye.

First, this sword was not just a sword.

Because of the special materials used to forge it.

The Demon-Cleaver could be used as a longsword, and it could also be used as a staff to cast spells.

Jianye’s Dragon Tamer class could unleash its full power.

Second, this sword was very important for the plot of the first chapter, “City of the Demonic Dragon’s Bewitchment.”

Because the Demon-Cleaver had a built-in passive effect, “Demon-Slaying.”

It had a restraining effect on dark-attribute units, whether they were dragons, spirit beasts, undead, skeletons, or the like.

When attacking these units, the damage would be greatly increased.

In the game, Jianye was able to defeat the Dragon-Corrupted Kristine in the final battle of the first chapter.

To a large extent, it was because of this sword’s passive effect.

Third, the level of this Demon-Cleaver among six-star weapons was in no way inferior to Skyrend.

It was only after Jianye obtained this sword.

That Eliyas truly became interested in her.

After all, geniuses are lonely. The only thing that can resonate with a genius is another genius.

This was also the beginning of their romantic storyline.

Therefore, the plot of Jianye obtaining the Demon-Cleaver now was of utmost importance.

It could be said to be one of the most critical plots in “Dragon’s Temptation.”

Under the focus of countless gazes, Jianye slowly raised her hand.

She reached for the Demon-Cleaver that was emitting a powerful aura.

Eliyas narrowed his eyes. Oscar and Aphra also held their breath.

However, just as her fingertips were about to touch the hilt of the sword.

Her hand suddenly stopped.

Immediately after, under the astonished gazes of everyone.

As if she had made up her mind, she turned around resolutely and walked away from the Demon-Cleaver.

She walked towards the area of several other six-star weapons.

This scene made all the second-year students feel incredibly surprised.

In their impression, Jianye was an extremely self-disciplined, perfectionist top student.

She strove for the top in both theoretical and practical classes.

Such a person should logically choose the strongest weapon. Why would she give up on her own accord?

Surprise, as well as disappointment, were also clearly visible on Oscar and Aphra’s faces.

They had thought they would be able to witness the birth of a second miracle.

Irena, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief and patted her small heart.

Without obtaining the Demon-Cleaver, Jianye’s risk of getting injured was much smaller.

“So that’s all.”

Eliyas shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and commented faintly.

As if he had lost interest.

But the most shocked of all was none other than Black.

He stood there stunned for a long time, his mind filled with question marks.

He simply couldn’t understand Jianye’s choice.

‘Why?!’

‘The Demon-Cleaver is clearly the most suitable weapon for her.’

‘Whether it’s power, compatibility, or special effects.’

‘It could have given her strength a qualitative leap!’

‘With her personality, there’s no reason to give it up, is there?’

‘Could it be that there’s a problem with the plot, causing her to change her mind at the last minute?’

He couldn’t figure it out.

He could only attribute it to the chain reaction brought about by the changes in the plot.

It had caused Jianye’s choice to deviate as well.

Fortunately, he was already doing everything he could to prevent Kristine’s fall and avoid the final battle.

Otherwise, if it really came to the point of fighting the Dragon-Corrupted Kristine.

Without the restraining effect of the Demon-Cleaver, Jianye would have no chance of winning.

Then the trouble would be huge!

Black felt a wave of fear in retrospect.

In his line of sight, Jianye had stopped in front of a six-star staff named “Moon-Guide Staff.”

The body of this staff was made from thousand-year-old laurel wood.

Its color was dark brown, and a faint silver light shone from within its grain. It emitted a dense fluctuation of elemental energy.

Although it couldn’t compare to the Demon-Cleaver, it was more suitable for casting elemental spells.

She took a deep breath and reached for the staff.

The process was exceptionally smooth.

Soon, another golden pillar of light shot into the sky.

Jianye had successfully obtained the Moon-Guide Staff.

She looked at the staff, which flowed with a moon-like radiance in her hand, and a look of satisfaction appeared on her face.

She noticed the strange gazes of the other students but didn’t pay them any mind.

In fact, why wouldn’t she have wanted to take that Demon-Cleaver?

It was just a pity that Jianye knew very well in her heart.

In her current state, where she had not yet obtained the Dragon King’s soul and the potential of her Dragon Tamer class could not be activated.

The Demon-Cleaver would not recognize her.

When she had reached out her hand just now, even the system had determined that her failure rate for forcibly taking the Demon-Cleaver was extremely high.

After weighing her options, she could only realistically shift her target.

She chose this Moon-Guide Staff, which was more suitable for her.

Aphra looked at the still-suspended Demon-Cleaver, then at Jianye, and said.

“Hmm~ Although she didn’t get the Demon-Cleaver, being able to get that staff is also very impressive.”

Oscar nodded in agreement.

He looked at the Demon-Cleaver and said with emotion.

“This sword has been slumbering here for decades. If even Jianye is not qualified, then I’m afraid…”

…

The group walked closer to the Demon-Cleaver as they talked.

Hearing what her brother said, Aphra glanced thoughtfully at Black and spoke.

“Hey, Black, why don’t you give it a try? With your qualifications, you might actually be able to get the Demon-Cleaver!”

Black smiled wryly and shook his head.

“Your Highness is joking. If even Your Highness is not qualified, then I…”

…

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by a sudden, loud hum!

“Voom!”

Everyone followed the sound.

Less than three meters away from them.

The Demon-Cleaver, which had been quietly suspended, suddenly trembled violently.

The body of the sword, without any warning, erupted in a dazzling golden light!

The light was so intense that it instantly outshone the brilliance of all the other weapons in the Thousand-Blade Corridor.

It illuminated the entire space as if it were daytime, so bright that it was almost impossible to open one’s eyes.

“What’s going on?!”

“What happened?”

The sudden turn of events caught everyone’s attention.

Jianye, who had been about to leave, stopped in her tracks.

She spun around, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Irena, holding her new staff, stood with her mouth slightly agape, completely stunned by the scene before her.

Even Eliyas, who had been leaning lazily against a weapon rack, straightened up.

His sharp gaze, like a hawk’s, locked onto the Demon-Cleaver.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong?”

Aphra subconsciously took half a step back, raising her hand to shield her eyes from the bright light.

Oscar frowned slightly. The composure trained by royal etiquette allowed him to maintain his posture.

But a trace of surprise also flashed in his eyes.

Brenna, even more nervous, grabbed Black’s sleeve.