Mystery: A Spark

"So this sword was originally called Frostmourne? That's a nice name."

When Bernadette was young, her father, Russell, would often say things that were only half-understood and then get into a state of self-amusement.

The best way to deal with this is to simply ignore what he's saying.

As expected, seeing that Bernadette had no intention of playing the straight man, Arthur felt a bit bored.

He put down Frostmourne and changed back into his usual attire.

After Arthur put down Frostmourne, his face regained its color and his hair returned to its normal golden color.

He then summoned Salamaine, and under the power of the sun, the small amount of death energy that had invaded Arthur's body due to his wielding Frostmourne was purified.

Unlike "Pale Death", the holder of Frostmourne does not gradually fall into death when using it, but is constantly eroded by death energy.

Although the two may look similar, death energy can be purified using the power of the solar pathway.

Of course, this does not mean that Frostmourne can be used indefinitely, because the strength of death energy will become stronger over time.

Arthur only held it for less than a minute, so the deathly aura from the infection wasn't strong, and it can be purified with Salamaine.

However, if it is used for too long at a time, then in the end it may require the power of the sun at the level of a demigod or even an angel.

However, those who understand the characteristics of the solar pathway know that even a Sequence Four Dark One can expel extraordinary characteristics from the body of an extraordinary being, let alone those of higher pathways.

So although Frostmourne can now be considered a piece of equipment that can be used in regular combat, it still cannot be used for too long at a time, and it also needs to be used in conjunction with a solar path seal.

"This is already quite good. The extraordinary ability hasn't changed, but the negative effects have been greatly reduced."

"For me, finding a suitable solar pathway seal is not difficult."

“I’m very satisfied with this sword. Have you decided what you want as payment?” Bernadette asked.

Chapter 54 Adaptation is not random editing

After Bernadette asked Arthur what kind of reward he wanted, an idea instinctively popped into his head.

That is, he wanted Huang Beibei to go to the ruins in Backlund to help him kill the evil spirit and then steal the Red Priest's Tablet.

However, after some thought, Arthur ultimately abandoned the idea.

Firstly, although the hotpot demon was already low on health, it was still not so easy to deal with.

If Bernadette were to confront that evil spirit, the commotion she caused would be enormous.

Secondly, the hotpot evil spirit is not a lone ghost; it has powerful backers.

As the most formidable contender for the throne of God, and also a rather troublesome audience path Sequence One, Arthur didn't want to become enemies with that priest right now.

He just likes seeking thrills, not that he wants to die.

For Arthur, the most important value of the Red Priest's Card lies in the potion recipes and ascension rituals recorded on it.

But until Arthur became a demigod, there were clues about the potion recipes and corresponding extraordinary properties he needed to advance.

Therefore, at this stage, Arthur doesn't really need the Red Priest card.

In the original story, after Klein kills Ince Zangwell, he receives the Red Priest's Token from the blond priest.

Therefore, there is no need for Arthur to waste Bernadette's favor by trying to grab a card that is not very useful now and will be easier to obtain later.

“If you haven’t thought it through, then consider it a favor I owe you. In the future, whenever you need me, I can unconditionally lend a helping hand.” Bernadette said when she saw Arthur hesitate.

Upon hearing this, Arthur's eyes lit up.

"Ma'am, is there a time limit to this favor you're giving?"

“Of course not. Since it’s a favor, it’s always valid,” Bernadette said with a light laugh.

“If that’s the case, ma’am, I’d like to keep this favor on my mind.” Arthur no longer hesitated.

He had calculated it very clearly in his mind: Bernadette's favor could now be seen in a sense as a "secret technique: summoning the saint Bernadette".

But after a while, this favor might very well turn into a "secret technique: summoning the angel Bernadette".

Of course, after making a wish to the magic lamp, Bernadette can even briefly ascend to the rank of Knowledge Emperor, a first-order rank.

But that's a bit too extravagant; there's no need to expect that.

Therefore, Arthur believed that using this favor would be most cost-effective once Bernadette was promoted to a second-order sage.

Moreover, the significance of this favor goes beyond that.

Having thoroughly read "How to Skillfully Build a Relationship with a Powerful Person," Arthur knew very well that establishing a debt relationship with a powerful person was a great way to get closer to them.

Without this debt relationship, if Arthur wanted to ask Huang Beibei for a small favor that would be troublesome for him but simple for Huang Beibei, he probably couldn't just ask without offering any help; he would definitely have to pay some price.

However, things changed after this debt relationship was established.

Of course, there is a prerequisite for using this method.

That means the big shot you want to get closer to must meet certain moral standards.

if not......

For Arthur, once Bernadette is promoted to angel, this favor will be equivalent to an angel summoning card.

With this Angel Summoning Card in hand, he can live a carefree life... cough cough, I misspoke.

It should give him more confidence in whatever he does.

Arthur knew very well that his current rank was not high, and even if he wanted to, it would be difficult to cause anything significant.

But as his sequence level gradually increases, the trouble he causes will inevitably become more and more serious.

Therefore, when he is at a low level, it would be a waste to use this favor, no matter where it is used.

But if you wait until a critical moment to use it, it might just save your life.

"By the way, could you tell me the story of the sword Frostmourne? And your Salamaine, I'd like to hear their stories."

"I noticed you seemed a little dissatisfied with your sword earlier. Is there anything special about it?" Bernadette asked curiously.

She still felt a little embarrassed that Arthur had helped her so much, but all she got in return was a promise.

So she thought that since Arthur had forged a weapon that she was very satisfied with, she would ask Arthur what he was dissatisfied with about his sword and see if she could help him solve it.

“I want to hear their stories…” Arthur licked his dry lips, feeling as if a death star was shining above his head.

The story of Salamaine is alright, but if the story of Frostmourne is told truthfully, then a good beating is definitely in order.

So, all I could do was make up stories.

"The original owner of Salamani was a king named Varian, who had a son named Anduin. They were very close and loving towards each other. But one day, something unfortunate happened."

"In an accidental encounter, Anduin accidentally touched Salamani, and thus came into contact with a power called the Holy Light."

"In Anduin's view, the power of the Holy Light is bright and just, and is truly the greatest power in the world. But what he doesn't know is that all of this is a false illusion presented by the Holy Light."

Arthur glanced at Bernadette and saw that she had no particular reaction and her expression was indifferent, so he knew that Rosell had not told her the story of World of Warcraft in detail.

Then... he can start to improvise.

"King Varian is a strong and determined warrior. Even with years of using Salamani, the Holy Light cannot corrupt his indomitable spirit."

"However, young Anduin did not have such a firm will, so he was gradually seduced by the Holy Light, and his heart began to become fanatical and twisted. He regarded himself as a servant of the Holy Light and believed that anyone who disobeyed the will of the Holy Light was an enemy."

"His methods gradually became radical and insane, and the power of the Holy Light he used became increasingly intense. Anyone or anything he considered to be tainted by the Holy Light would be mercilessly destroyed by him."

"On one occasion, he even considered purifying the entire city because only a few residents had contracted the disease, and when his father began to try to stop his madness, Anduin even secretly harbored resentment towards his father."

Chapter 55 Anduin, the World's Catastrophe, and the Lich King, Savior of Humanity

Arthur picked up his cup, drank the water in one gulp to moisten his throat, and then continued to tell his fabricated story.

"After his father Varian stopped his madness, Anduin began to restrain himself, but this was just a pretense. After all, pretending to be gentle and harmless is what the Holy Light does best."

Varian was pleased with his son's change and began to involve him more in the affairs of the kingdom, because he was more like a warrior than a king, and as a warrior, dying on the battlefield was something that could happen at any time.

"Anduin disguised himself very well, and he began to gradually take over the reins of the kingdom from his father. However, from..."

Arthur paused for a moment.

He had originally intended to say that the enemy came from outside the planet, but a sudden sense of crisis made him instinctively change the words he was about to say.

"Foreign enemies from other places invaded their kingdom. Varian wanted to personally lead the army to fight in order to protect his people, but at this time, Anduin volunteered to go to the front line to fight the foreign enemies in place of his father."

"Varian was overjoyed by his son's volunteering for the battle. He entrusted Salamani to Anduin and wished him a victorious return. His wish was fulfilled. Anduin, with the help of the Holy Light, successfully repelled the enemy and won a great victory, which earned him great prestige among the people."

“However, Varian did not expect that Anduin’s first act upon returning victorious was to turn his sword against his father.”

Bernadette listened to the story with great interest, resting her chin on her hand.

"So Anduin, under the influence of the Holy Light, ultimately killed his own father?"

She didn't question why the Holy Light would drive people so mad, because in the mysterious world, the Holy Light could actually be understood as the power of the sun's pathway.

The fanaticism and blind faith of the solar pathway are well-documented, so logically, the story after Arthur's modification doesn't seem to have any problems.

"Yes, after killing his father, Anduin ascended the throne and began to vigorously promote the faith of the Holy Light throughout the country. Eventually, he even began to form the Holy Light Legion and led it to wreak havoc on the entire world." Arthur finally put a period to his story, which he had completely altered.

I hope that Mr. Anduin, who is nowhere to be found, won't blame me. I was forced by circumstances to distort the facts... Arthur muttered to himself.

Since he gave Frostmourne to Huang Beibei, he naturally couldn't tell him the truth about the story of the filial son.

Not only that, he even had to make the idiot represent the side of justice.

Since the power of death represents justice, then the Holy Light has no choice but to play the villain.

So Arthur then began to tell Huang Beibei the story of Arthas, the great Father and Savior of mankind, who was wise, brave, and skilled in battle.

"So there's such a fascinating story behind Frostmourne. I really like this sword." Bernadette picked up Frostmourne with satisfaction and put it away.

"I'm glad you like it..." Arthur said somewhat guiltily.

"So, what you're dissatisfied with about your sword is that it can't switch between two-handed and one-handed sword forms like the original?" After hearing the story, Bernadette naturally understood what Arthur was unhappy about.

“Yes, and I can’t solve this problem at all,” Arthur said, somewhat troubled.

His method of creating magical items was simply to inject extraordinary properties into them in a crude and unsophisticated way, which was completely devoid of any technical skill. Naturally, he was helpless when it came to breaking chopsticks.

“Leave it to me, I can help you with this.” Bernadette extended her hand to Arthur.

Upon hearing this, Arthur was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.