Chapter 126: Reward!

[Shard of Tinateria

A shard of the broken Holy Sword of Light, Tinateria.

Although it doesn’t have even a millionth of its past power, it still has a powerful suppressing effect against those tainted with demonic power.

It could still be used as a dagger.]

[Holy Necklace

A necklace blessed by a middle tier holy miracle.

Emits an energy that calms the soul and slowly heals the injuries of the wearer, healing both the mind and body.]

[Blessed Shield

A shield sanctified through the blood and sweat of a paladin of the past.

It had gone through countless battles and could now suppress demons through its mere presence.]

...

As Regis browsed the items one by one, he couldn’t help but reveal a surprised face.

’All these items... are top tier.’

Everything that he had seen so far boasted abilities that would make merchants crazy.

Furthermore, he could feel the power radiating from every item and judged that they at least were at the Two Star Realm.

’As expected of the Light Temple’s treasury, it is still this grand even if it was only a branch.’

However, despite being amazed, Regis was not blinded by the sparkly treasures and powerful weapons.

Instead, he maintained a calm demeanor and analyzed each object carefully.

’So far, only the Shard of Tinateria, Holy Necklace, and Blessed Shield are worth taking. The others are also powerful, but they aren’t really compatible with me.’

Regis thought as he walked slowly, taking his time strolling in the large museum-like treasury.

He also took the time to read the provided description of every item.

As time passed by, he had seen over fifty items that each boasted powerful and amazing abilities.

However, the expression on his face seemed to be strange, ’Is this really all...?’

Regis found it strange that despite the numerous treasures he had seen, none seemed to particularly captivate him.

’So far, the one that I can feel the most connection to is the Shard of Tinateria...’

That was right.

He had indeed felt a connection when he first laid his eyes on the dagger-looking shard.

However, the connection was feeble which made him have second thoughts about taking it as his prize.

Therefore, he decided to look through every item first.

A few minutes passed by and just as he was thinking of taking the Shard of Tinateria, he strolled over the most secluded spot.

It was the most secluded corner of the treasure where lights were quite dim.

’Wait... the lights... Why are they dim?’

Just as this thought crossed his mind, he noticed an abnormality.

Regis then turned his head and looked at the ceiling, as well as the other areas of the treasury.

’The light bulbs are fine, so...’

As if in a trance, he walked towards the spot where the lights were the most dim.

What greeted his sight was an item that seemed to bend the light around it, producing an ethereal view.

Regis stared at it and saw that it only seemed to be an ordinary worn out book.

’Why is a book like this in the treasury?’

He thought to himself in confusion before reading the plaque on it.

[Aura Manual: Light Affinity

Contains an unknown Aura Art of the Light Affinity.]

’I have decided...’ was Regis’s thought as he read the simple description on the plaque with eyes full of surprise.

Killian had repeatedly informed him how rare his Light Affinity was.

No, it wasn’t just "rare", it was unique.

Something unique to him as the last person with light affinity wasn’t even recorded.

At least within the recorded history in the library of a Noble Family like the Gladius Family.

Therefore, although the other items were also tempting in their own ways, Regis immediately decided on picking the book.

Of course, he didn’t forget to check if there were others that might be better.

’Hmmm, as expected. This really is the perfect match for me.’ Regis thought as he went back in front of the worn book.

***

A few minutes later...

"Oh, have you finally chosen something?" A voice sounded as soon as Regis came out of the treasury.

"Boss, you sure took your time, huh?" Killian greeted with a smile as he fiddled with the bracelet on his right arm.

Looking at his sparkling eyes, it was obvious that it was the reward he had chosen from the treasury.

Regis also noticed Pandora, who had a shining necklace adorning her neck.

Her satisfied and blooming expression revealed her sheer excitement as she stared at her necklace.

’It seems like they were able to each take a reward that they’re happy with, huh?’ Regis thought as he revealed a happy expression

Alexis had a smile on his face as he welcomed him, however, his face froze in the next second, "That book... is that what you really wanted?"

"Yes, Sir. Is there a problem?" Regis tilted his head in confusion.

’Does he want to take it back? Unlikely, since he doesn’t seem to be someone who goes back on his words...’

’...then what is it...’

Seeing his clueless expression, Alexis sighed before saying, "How do I say this..."

"It’s just that the book you’re holding is... how should I say this? Kind of useless."

"What?"

Regis was dumbfounded at what he heard.

"What do you mean?"

Hearing their conversation, Pandora and Killian also looked at them in intrigue.

"Sir, can you elaborate further? Does that mean that my friend’s reward is something he cannot use?"

Killian was the one to ask the question, his upbringing as a noble being showcased as he made sure to ask for every detail of the "uselessness" of the item.

"Ehem..." Feeling embarrassed, Alexis coughed and said, "Let me explain."

"You see, the reward you chose is an Aura Manual. However, you should be aware that certain Aura Arts have a certain elemental affinity as a prerequisite in order to be able to learn it, right?"

Regis nodded, while Pandora and Killian listened attentively on the side.

Seeing their response, Alexis kept speaking with an unsure tone, "You see, the manual that you chose needs someone who awakened the light affinity..."

"I’m aware, Sir."

"Eh? Oh right, did you read the plaque that provided a brief description before you chose your reward?"

Seeing Regis nod his head, Alexis tapped his chin with his finger, "Wait, does this mean that..."

"You... awakened the light affinity!?!"

"Yes, Sir."

His reply further cemented what Alexis had in his mind, ’This...’

"W-Wait, are you sure?"

Regis kept silent and replied with his actions instead.

Seeing the white glow that was emitted by the circulation of his aura, Alexis’s eyes widened in shock.

In the next second, however, a serious expression appeared on his face.

"However, it still doesn’t change the fact that the book in your hand is useless."

"Ehhh?"

"Follow me, I will explain on the way." Alexis gestured for the three to follow him, to which they obliged.

It took them a minute or two of walking before they reached Alexis’s office again.

"Sit down for a while as I look for something..."

He hurriedly rummaged the books on the shelves, looking at their titles one by one before throwing them on the ground.

"Not this. Not this one. Not this one also. Where is it..."

Alexis muttered to himself.

Meanwhile, Regis took this chance to ask Pandora and Killian, "Are you happy with what you got?"

Killian exclaimed as he showed off his bracelet, "Yes, Boss! I’m really glad that we took down that demon or whatever it was!"

"Really? Can you show me what your item does?" Seeing his reaction, Regis couldn’t help but be interested.

With a smug look on his face, Killian circulated his aura and injected the bracelet with it.

WUNG— BZZZ!!!!

Sparks manifested as a sword made of blue lightning suddenly formed in his hand.

"Look! Haha! I can’t believe that an artifact like this exists!! I only heard some news about it from my father in the past, but..."

Killian raised the lightning sword above his head with sparkling eyes, "...I can’t believe that I have it in my hands now!"

"That’s amazing!"

Child-like wonder sparked in Regis’s eyes as he saw Killian playing with his sword.

It was also his first time seeing an artifact that could do this in person.

He then looked at Pandora and asked, "How about you? Are you happy with the reward you took?"

"Mhm!!" Pandora exclaimed in excitement as she also showed off her shining necklace.

Looking at how happy she was, Regis smiled in joy, "Can you show me what it does?"

However, Pandora only shook her head and replied in a happy tone, "I don’t know."

"Eh?"

Regis’s face froze, "What do you mean? Wait, don’t tell me that the reason why you chose that is..."

"Isn’t it obvious? It’s shiny!"

Pandora didn’t seem to care about what he was saying and only looked happy as she stared at her shiny necklace.

"..."

Regis and Killian were both dumbfounded as they heard what she said.