Her expression paused slightly, then she reluctantly nodded.

"It's not impossible to fulfill the task.

"Also, what exactly was that Great Demon you called earlier?"

Seeing the Dusk Fairy mention the main topic, the Hero gathered his thoughts and explained everything in detail.

"...So that's how it is."

The previous enthusiasm calmed down as the Hero spoke, and after listening, the Dusk Fairy's expression became completely serene.

"I understand." She lowered her head to look at the Hero, "The Pope and several Cardinals conduct services and offer prayers to me every day; I will find an opportunity to remind them."

Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on the Hero's face.

"Thank you, then I'll be going now."

She nodded happily and bid farewell to the Dusk Fairy.

Despite many deviations from the initial plan, encountering such an understanding Holy Sword Elf meant this mission was satisfactorily accomplished.

Even though she had not obtained spoils from the Nether Sea Dream, considering the considerable time before meeting the Pope, a direct insight from the Eternal Holy Sword would undoubtedly be more convincing than her own.

However, before turning around, the Hero paused in his steps, looking towards the distant void on the other side.

Though she just shattered dozens of Nightmares, the number of the Dream Erosion Group... seemed hardly reduced at all.

Compared to that deep and vast swarm, her recent extermination effort was like dropping a stone in the ocean, creating only temporary ripples, ultimately negligible, insignificant.

The Hero deeply gazed into the boundless darkness beyond the earth, ready to turn and leave.

"—Wait!"

[Negotiation meets success, the Hero receives a gift from the Holy Sword]

1.5. Come to the Holy Sanctuary

2.6. Exorcism of Nightmare

3.7. Seal's imprint

4.8. Crystal's reforging

9. Eye of the Apocalypse

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

♛: Exorcism of Nightmare

The Hero had just taken a step when a call to stay came from the Dusk Fairy behind.

She turned back with some confusion and met the gaze of the Dusk Fairy.

Being the Holy Sword Spirit, the Dusk Fairy should not care much about a mere Saintess Candidate.

After all, since the Church's inception, the number of Saintesses who had prayed to her could not be counted on two hands.

But at this moment, meeting the Emerald Eye of the Hero, for the first time seeing her own reflection in human pupils, a strange emotion swept across the Dusk Fairy's heart.

It was something she had never felt before.

Seeing the Hero turn back in confusion, she no longer hesitated, took a deep breath determinedly.

"Although I can't let you 'use' me, nor can you hold me in reality, if it's my replicas, maybe they could be of help in reality."

"Replicas?" The Hero's eyes widened slightly.

"You mean those Holy Artifacts?"

"Exactly, my replicas differ from me, hardly bearing clear consciousness but are basically spiritual, meaning here their 'dream' also exists."

In the many ceremonial churches of the Holy City, many sword holy artifacts imitating the Eternal Holy Sword are enshrined.

As the core of the Holy City's ley lines, connected to all cathedrals, the Eternal Holy Sword can sense their spiritual presence.

"But..." The Hero blinked, grasping the implication in the Dusk Fairy's words, but before she could finish, the other shook her head interrupting.

"Of course, I'm aware that cathedral holy artifacts are not easily lent."

Though for the Dusk Fairy, exchanging words with humans in humanoid form like this was a first-time experience, as the dream of the Eternal Holy Sword's maiden, she knew the various secrets within the Holy City like the back of her hand.

"Yet some Holy Artifacts even the believers in those churches cannot interfere with. Once you gain approval, you can use them, no one can object.

"Just..."

The Dusk Fairy paused, her gaze slightly sweeping over the Hero, as if confirming something, then continued:

"I sensed a certain aura from you, coincidentally meeting the requirements. Being a Saintess Candidate, you presumably have no reason for refusal."

The small fairy's expression became solemn, pointing towards a direction.

"The spiritual nature of the Evil-breaking Sword is in that place. If you can quell her Nightmare, she may become your strength."

—"Evil-breaking Sword"

The Hero's eyes flickered slightly, recalling the sight of the rusty broken sword seen the previous day at the Evil-breaking Church.

She did not hesitate, nodding solemnly.

"...I understand."

At the same time, someone's face quickly sank.

"Huh? Have to go again."

Though the Depraved Hero looked displeased, the Hero and small fairy both undoubtedly ignored her.

Moreover, the Dusk Fairy's words were clear; be it out of a need for strength or a duty as a Saintess Candidate, the Hero had no reason to refuse the task.

"Alright, then I'll leave it to you." Seeing the Hero agree, the Dusk Fairy smiled too.

Under the surprised gaze of the Hero, the Dusk Fairy floated closer, her small figure hovering before the Hero.

Then, she lowered her head, her forehead gently touching the Hero's brow.

The wondrous sensation came and went.

[Sword's Blessing (affects the enhancement of Evil-breaking Broken Sword, juncture 24+(Rusty Sword), 100+(Derusted), 300+(Broken Sword), 700+(Reforging), 1000+(connects with the Eternal Holy Sword, each subsequent 200+ increments)]

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"Don't, don't get the wrong idea! The spiritual dreams of Holy Artifacts are vague, you need my aura to truly contact them; that's all it is!"

Experiencing human warmth for the first time, the Dusk Fairy quickly pulled back, her playful face blushing, speaking rapidly.

"Oh~" The Depraved Hero drawled, making the small fairy glare at her.

"What's with that irreverent attitude! Can't you learn from your sister?"

"Huh? You little—"

"Thank you, I'll do my best."

Unconsciously reaching to rub the slightly itchy brow, the Hero smiled gently.

Then she waved goodbye to the Dusk Fairy with one hand, while mercilessly dragging along the unwilling Depraved Hero towards the newly given direction.

The two figures grew distant on the dreamscape's earth, a dissatisfied curse from the Depraved Hero faintly heard.

"What's good about that broken sword! Fixing it might not be better than Finger Claws! You can't use a sword, it's just a waste of time—ahhhhh let me go—"

"Alright stop complaining, think of it as helping Mr. Bishop. And there's only one pair of Finger Claws, if we get that sword it might be for you, it's the Evil-breaking Sword, wouldn't you want to try it?"

"Hmm? Now you mention it, might make sense..."

The Dusk Fairy remained where she was, quietly watching their silhouettes fade until they were gone from sight.

The small fairy pressed her lips, looking down at her own hands, as if through them she saw the towering dim yellow crystal pillar at the Great Cathedral's center.

Actually, like the Evil-breaking Broken Sword, the Eternal Holy Sword still was not complete.

Its forging lacked the last step—

The Apocalypse.

Absolute calamity, the collapse of civilization, the devastation of life.

Only when the Apocalypse dyes the Holy Hall, death fills the crystal, the final sword named sealing the End of the World, can be completed.

Therefore, whether she herself is willing, to accomplish her mission as a tool, that innate instinct made her especially perceptive to certain special things.

The Dusk Fairy spoke softly, a voice barely audible, like murmuring to herself, or whispering to someone:

"The existence bringing the Apocalypse... will you be the one to start my countdown?

"Or are you the one who will stop the clock?"

All around was empty, the Land of Dead Dreams returned to its rightful dead silence, the recent commotion seemed like a dream, leaving only a slight residual echo.

The Dusk Fairy sighed softly.

"Never a day of unsheathing...

"I wish to believe those words you spoke too."

The prayer of the Holy Sword remained unheard by anyone, thus falling into the dust of dreams.

[Hero's Luck (1+success)]

D10=d10(3)=3

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