Chapter 973: Chapter 509: You Shall Be King
"Spirit Bearers and the Unawakened System are both extremely unstable and cannot serve as the main path. Great Priest Megan is truly pursuing a misguided way."
Rod did not answer directly. After the battle in Starry Sky City, he had reflected on the legitimacy of Great Priest Megan’s existence.
Although they appeared quite evil, it was not reasonable to simply dismiss them as misguided.
"Sir Luo Weiya, why update the Fire Holy Grail now, when the Fire Trial is already over?"
Luo Weiya whispered, "The Fire Holy Grail is prepared a year in advance because the grail needs time to convert the power of the Holy Fire. During the Fire Trial, the grail connects directly with the Holy Fire, using a portion of converted power as a shield, using three portions of the Holy Fire’s power to temper your soul, avoiding direct exposure and being reduced to ashes."
Rod let out a sound of acknowledgment, finally understanding the Fire Trial, and couldn’t help but marvel, "No wonder there are over sixty thousand new recruits this year. The Fire Holy Grail is truly amazing."
Luo Weiya smiled, "There will be even more next year and the year after, but unfortunately, we can’t make more Fire Holy Grails, otherwise efficiency could be further enhanced."
Rod asked curiously, "Why not?"
"Because we lack crucial core materials, the Source Material of Earth, the Mountain Heart."
"Each Holy Grail requires two portions of Mountain Heart, and the Fire Holy Grail additionally needs a portion of Dark Abyss."
Rod’s heart skipped. He remembered "Dark Abyss" was the Source Material needed by Dark Devourer "Quantification" at that time.
It’s the Source Material of the Abyss, obtainable by destroying large Abyss Fragments.
Why is the Source Material of the Abyss required for the Fire Holy Grail’s creation?
He couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly is the Holy Grail, and the Fire Holy Grail?"
"The Holy Grail is a very special item with versatile uses, primarily serving to convert spirits and energy to achieve miracle-like wishes. The Holy Grail’s creation is an ancient craft passed down. Besides the Fire Holy Grail, we also have the Soul Holy Grail, the Invisible Holy Grail, and the Hunter Holy Grail, each with their own uses."
Luo Weiya leaned in closer and whispered softly.
"You’ve seen the Soul Holy Grail before. I used it at the lake bottom. It holds a very powerful Ancient Evil Soul with prophetic abilities, usable under limited circumstances, but be cautious, it sometimes misleads us with seemingly true words."
Rod’s heart stirred, remembering when Luo Weiya once used it at the lake bottom while searching for possible Doomsday believers, to no avail.
Luo Weiya sighed, "Unfortunately, it was of no use, not even as good as my Insight, wasting many of our precious materials."
Rod suddenly thought of Asa, wondering if he would be interested in this Evil Soul.
However, until Asa truly shows the potential to find another Ancient Evil Thought, Amon, Rod would do nothing for him.
After what seemed like an eternity, the injection of the Fire Holy Grail finally ended.
The Fire Priests carefully escorted the four Fire Holy Grails out of the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground, where they will be kept in a special church until the next Fire Trial.
Just when Rod thought the assembly was about to end, all the Fire Guardians and Fire Priests suddenly bowed towards the platform and then exited.
Next was the Elder Council, including the First Elder Amendo, and everyone else withdrew.
The large Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground quickly became empty, leaving only the King, Horus, eleven Special Level Combatants, and Rod.
Rod was somewhat dazed, suddenly realizing that something more important would happen.
Fire Son Alehon coughed and said, "King, do you really intend to do this?"
The King replied solemnly, "Of course, I’ve decided."
Luo Weiya was very excited, almost impatient, while Horus’s face showed a mix of anxiety, hesitation, excitement, and expectation, full of contradictions.
The others had varied expressions as well.
The King walked to Rod, saying solemnly, "Guardian and prospective Fire Son Rod, I grant you a new mission."
The fire gathered in the King’s hand, forming a long sword of fire.
The atmosphere grew solemn, and everyone’s expressions turned serious.
The air was silent, only the sound of the Holy Fire burning could be heard.
"The King of Trolian is the only Fire Guardian of the Holy Fire, the Kingdom’s strongest and highest leader. The Holy Fire cannot be without a Guardian for a day, just as humanity cannot be without a king. If I die, Qingyu, Jon, Xingge shall become my successors, the new King of Trolian."
"The King’s talent and wisdom influence the kingdom’s future. If the King is mediocre, the Guardian shall manage in his stead. If the King is evil, the Fire Keeper shall execute him. If the royal line ends, the Hidden Fire Keeper shall succeed."
The King placed his finger on Rod’s forehead.
"Now, in the name of the King of Trolian, I appoint you as the Hidden Fire Keeper of Trolian, granting you the privilege that if the new King lacks ability, you shall be King."
Rod’s heart raced, he looked at the King in disbelief, unable to trust his ears.
Behind him, Horus exhaled deeply, as if a trial had been overcome.
Luo Weiya was all smiles, even chuckling audibly.
Others had mixed reactions, but most seemed relieved.
Rod felt a warmth on his forehead, an invisible mark embedded into his brow and disappeared quickly.
The King lowered his hand and said sternly, "The Hidden Fire Keeper mark is sealed, you must remember your mission, understood?"
Rod’s lips moved a bit, taking quite a while to make a sound.
"Why?"
He asked incredulously.
"Why would I become the Hidden Fire Keeper? The key is, resonating with the Holy Fire and becoming King requires the Eternal Burning Fire, doesn’t it? I don’t have the Eternal Burning Fire, how can I resonate with the Holy Fire? How can I guard the Holy Fire?"
The King revealed a faint smile.
"Little Rod, think carefully, how did the Starry Queen become King? Didn’t she have the characteristic of the Stars?"