Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2730 1499: Trial_2

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 embedded in Longswords, Longbows, or Magic Wands, these weapons gain the ability to resist 'Corrosion'."

"Although this resistance pales in comparison to the raw might of the [God's Stone] and lacks the overwhelming dominance of instant kills from before, it still offers a slim chance to endure the enemy's assaults when paired with focused barrages and the Power of Divine Grace. At least, it provides us with a faint spark of hope to stay alive."

Once he finished, Old Book displayed his Magic Wand, and sure enough, at its tip, Leo Ray spotted a God's Stone Fragment roughly the size of half a fist.

"City Lord, could I take a closer look at the Magic Wand?"

Leo Ray gave a subtle nod and turned to the other man with his question.

From Moli to the rest of our powerful allies, who had just felt a surge of encouragement, their moods sank once more. Replicating this approach seems beyond our current means.

"Certainly, you may."

Without a moment's pause, Old Book passed the Magic Wand to him.

Grasping the Magic Wand, Leo Ray didn't hesitate and promptly accessed 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 the upgrade without further ado.

[Congratulations, your "Tier 6 Weapon: Radiance's Glory" has been upgraded to "Tier 6 Weapon: Radiance's Glory" 128 pieces!]

With the upgrade done, Leo Ray turned his hand over, and the Magic Wand materialized again before he faced them once more; the fluid sequence of moves escaped the notice of the pair.

Leo Ray's purpose here was plain: to bolster the odds against "Corrosion."

Handing the Magic Wand back to Old Book, Leo Ray inquired, "City Lord, how many of these unique weapons exist in the city right now?"

"To be frank with Lord Brave, counting mine, we possess just five in all."

Old Book let out another deep sigh, replying, "As Lord Brave has likely grasped, embedding the weapons requires substantial Divine Stone Fragments. The minor pieces we extracted earlier are far too inadequate to inflict any real damage on 'Corrosion.'"

"On top of that, the numbers of viable fragments are scarce to begin with, and battling 'Corrosion' has ruined a few more, making five a rather opulent arsenal for any single city."

Hearing this, Leo Ray gave a contemplative nod; evidently, the vital next move involves discreetly enhancing every one of these armaments.

Deciding whether to distribute any to the local Human Clan demands careful watching of developments; should greed take hold among them, our relatively modest forces might face total annihilation, especially with formidable guardians at our backs, so rash gambles are out of the question.

As these thoughts swirled, a flicker of doubt crossed Leo Ray's features.

Based on Old Book's account, even a handful of such weapons in the city should amount to a considerable defensive asset, right?

With the knowledge that "Corrosion" strikes imminently, wouldn't consolidating them create a bulwark surpassing the might of us summoned brave ones?

"City Lord, then why haven't reinforcements from neighboring cities arrived to help?"

Moli clearly picked up on the same anomaly, her pale features etched with bewilderment as she voiced it.

"This is precisely the point I was going to clarify," Old Book's gaze brimmed with resignation as he answered, "Frankly speaking to all you brave lords, 'Corrosion' has sealed off this entire area, obliterating every teleportation array, while those on the ground racing to our aid are now stalled by the 'Corrosion' forces beyond our walls, rendering them utterly immobile."

"Thus, relying on the brave lords' support, we have to hold out until help breaks through and avert our doom. By Old Book's estimates, reinforcements could arrive in as little as ten days."

As Old Book concluded, 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 progression here differs from your home sector, at a 10:1 ratio—ten days here match one day there.]

[Prompt: Guided by Divine Revelation, the inhabitants won't assault you or desire your possessions, so engage in the trial with confidence.]

[Prompt: The trial is now underway.]

[Prompt: "Corrosion" may assault this city at any instant, in unpredictable ways.]

"As expected, this whole setup stems from the prompting voice!"

The cascade of alerts made Leo Ray's frown deepen progressively.

Though the prompting voice kept it brief, the message packed immense details.

The opening line indicates this trial mirrors the Lord Arena in structure.

Except this version is individual play, not group-based, and from the numbering, myriad Lords must have tackled it prior; presumably all at the Overlord tier.

Moreover, with venue numbers exceeding a thousand, does that hint at thousands of parallel realms like this one? Or does each Lord get a bespoke trial?

No matter which, it stretches the bounds of comprehension.

Above all, the time differential stands out most starkly.

Ten days in this realm equate to a single day back home, underscoring the prompting voice's terrifying command over temporal flows!

"A genuine deity, wielding boundless power, and this alert probably aims to ease my mind, letting me immerse in the trial without fretting over my domain's affairs."

With an inner breath of resignation, Leo Ray dipped his head in reflection.

The final crucial assurance is that locals won't turn hostile, clearly orchestrated by the prompting voice via Divine Revelation.

Given their devout fervor, defying such divine directives seems inconceivable.

"Truly, the prompting voice leaves no detail overlooked."

While Leo Ray mulled this over, Old Book dropped to his knees, beseeching him: "Lord Brave, even if this plea comes solely from my own heart, I beg you—Lord Brave—save this city! Deliver its people from their shroud of terror and hopelessness!"

"Please stand, Old City Lord. Now that we've arrived, we intend to stand firm, and it falls to us as summoned brave to uphold our sacred calling. Invoked by the gods themselves, the brave are bound to see the mission through."

Leo Ray assisted him to his feet, offering a steadfast nod.

Given this as an unavoidable trial, I'll pour everything into it.

Additionally, the locals have battled "Corrosion" for ages, amassing priceless insights that could prove invaluable against the looming Great Catastrophe.

What's more, this period allows delving into the region's lore and happenings, perhaps edging closer to unraveling the Era of Blankness's mysteries.

Naturally, all hinges on guiding our elite forces to aid the Old City Lord and kin in defending this bastion, or else every plan crumbles to nothing.

Echoing Leo Ray's resolve, the other powerhouses shared the unyielding spirit, their countenances set in grim determination.

With the Lord declaring as much, it appears safeguarding the city is the sole path back to our starting point.

Right when the group nearly comprehended the full picture, Old Book's weathered visage grew taut, his look shifting to one of profound severity.