Naeva was talking to Ruka again. Several times Ruka stole glances at Naeva to find out her true intentions. Unfortunately, Ruka didn't get anything. Naeva acted as if she didn't care about Ruka's answer. Maybe it was true. Meeting Rokka was rare, but that didn't mean Naeva wouldn't find another Rokka on her journey. If Ruka rejected her here, what could be done. Naeva could just find another Rokka. After all, she had nothing to lose. Ruka was the one who would lose if he rejected the opportunity to be sponsored by a Conqueror who was stronger than even the Top Ranker.
Their team spent some time hiding well. They avoided unnecessary fights and wasting Nova. Thanks to Dom's special skill that could remove their presence from the radar, none of the Conquerors noticed them. In return, they couldn't move freely. If they left the area Dom had marked, they would be immediately spotted. If they were caught, they would definitely be swarmed by all the remaining participants. After all, ⅓ Ruby was in their hands.
That was how a short but long time had passed. It was now the fifth day of the exam. It was time for them to put all their plans into action.
While there was still time left, the five of them made their preparations. Although they knew there was a hidden exam, it didn't mean they knew what the hidden exam was. They knew the hidden exam was a battle test. To be precise, they don't know what they have to fight.
Currently, in the cave where the hidden exam will be held.
"Everyone, prepare your weapons!" exclaimed Bere mode seriously.
Without saying much, her colleagues immediately prepared their weapons. Ophelia took out her Calliope Pen, extended it into a spear and prepared if she had to use her writing magic. Hamer took out his large claymore and stuck it into the ground. Dom took out his double pistol. Ruka didn't take anything out, after all he was the exam center, he wasn't going to fight. Meanwhile, Bere herself took out a very long ribbon (similar to a ballet ribbon) with both ends like small pointed daggers. In addition, the right and left sides of the ribbon itself were sharper than a razor blade.
GLEK
"We've fought each other to gauge our skills and familiarize ourselves before. But I can't get used to your weapons," Ophelia said.
"Don't worry, I can't either," Hamer replied just as anxiously.
Bere did not accept. Of course she herself realized how difficult it was to control such a weapon. Because of a slight mistake, it was not only the enemy who was hit. Friends or even oneself could also be hit. But--
"Heh! Don't underestimate me, huh! You think my control skills are that bad!?"
"I could already do this sword ribbon dance before I could speak, you know!"
"Yeah, yeah..." Ophelia replied in agreement, just to be quick.
"Cih, don't believe me!?"
"Believe it, believe it," this time it was Hamer who said yes.
"Anyway, instead of me. Why don't you worry about Naeva!" Bere quipped to Naeva who wasn't doing anything.
Naeva, "?"
Bere pointed at Naeva with an annoyed expression.
"She never once joined us in training, you know!"
"How can we know what she's capable of if she doesn't show it herself. Look, she didn't even pull out her weapon!"
"Hmm, Lia-san has guaranteed her strength, she said her support skills are also good, so don't worry," said Hamer.
"How could you believe that," said Bere.
Dom and Ophelia were seen trying to calm Bere down. But the girl was too hyperactive for them.
"At least take out your weapon!"
"Ah Bere, Naeva is--"
Before Ophelia could explain that Naeva was used to fighting without weapons, Bere cut her off.
"You wouldn't say that you don't have a weapon, would you!?"
For the record, all Conquerors in the Tower always use weapons. Even if they fought with fists, they would wear weapons in the form of gloves that strengthened their blows. It's not that not wearing a weapon is a bad thing. It's just that weapons can amplify strength several times like Magic Items. If you are fighting an opponent with a big difference in strength, using a high-level weapon will be very helpful.
The point is for the Conqueror, not wearing a weapon means not serious in fighting. It can also be interpreted as a symbol of underestimation.
Of course Naeva knew that. Even so, was there really a fight that required her to be serious to the point of unleashing her full power + weapon? The answer was no, big no.
But being looked at with those eyes by Bere, the worried expressions of Hamer and Dom, and the confused face of Ophelia, Naeva had no other choice. Well, she just needed to use it as usual. In a sense, there was no need to unleash the power of her weapon.
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Characters Information
Name: Naeva WinterNova: X PlatinumRace: Ice PrincessAge: 30 [https://img.wattpad.com/d26de4134ad7f5c1e87d18768befa5101e9c0498/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f67396c5177506f706d514e7741773d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639613065613637653938353338333934373435323739342e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Naeva Winter
Nova: X Platinum
Race: Ice Princess
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Age: 30.000+
Status: Irregular
Affiliation: None
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Name: Ophelia CalliopeNova: II OrangeRace: UnknownAge: 17Status: Lady of Calliope FamilyAffiliation: Calliope Familiy [https://img.wattpad.com/d969a0e7e086f557bf13c3d1d2da3eed6041b610/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f3672764778304535706f2d3275413d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639396235316337656464333532353430313333383134392e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Ophelia Calliope
Nova: II Orange
Race: Unknown
Age: 17
Status: Lady of Calliope Family
Affiliation: Calliope Familiy
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Name: BereNova: VII RedRace: UnknownAge: UnknownStatus: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/9924105340a8b91ad43ba23935182a424f337ba7/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f55476a6b58346c644b64436563773d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639393763376631396361383135343736323533323637332e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Bere
Nova: VII Red
Race: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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Name: HamerNova: V RedRace: UnknownAge: 20Status: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/dc3f0d80b76e51f297a23dc3ac532f465ab3c0ac/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f6f41524679517758615174586e413d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639393437626166343531613530303533383030373438362e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Hamer
Nova: V Red
Race: Unknown
Age: 20
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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Name: Dom MinNova: IV RedRace: UnknownAge: 24Status: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/2af9cf661834fba1627c8b3b5e94f2c4e1589524/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f50476e6770484d78366f4b6c70773d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639393164623235363238623930383339363139323034312e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Dom Min
Nova: IV Red
Race: Unknown
Age: 24
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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Name: RukaNova: II RedRace: UnknownAge: UnknownStatus: UnknownAffiliation: Unknown [https://img.wattpad.com/aa98e6ea2506e140f7c97e668959e5e155b05710/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f5a58524c486c6165676f5a686a773d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639386664613266326630663134393531313436353832342e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Ruka
Nova: II Red
Race: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Affiliation: Unknown
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After a small sigh, Naeva answered her.
"I just need to take it out, right?"
"Eh? You have a weapon? I've never seen one."
That was the content of Ophelia's thoughts as seen from her face.
"Yeah! Yeah! Hurry up and bring it out if you have one! I'm curious," Bere replied brightly.
Not only Bere, honestly Hamer, Ophelia, Dom and Ruka were also curious about the weapon Naeva was using. They had imagined what kind of weapon it was and matched it with her personality.
Naeva has weapons, lots of them. Previously there were two sets. One with 9 weapons called "9 Musical Goddess Weapons" that she gave to her 9 students. And another set that was still with her until now, namely
"12 Constellation Frozen Weapons"
Twelve weapons named after constellations in her world. Each of the 12 weapons had a different form and function. And all of them had been specially customized for her. So they cannot be used and given to others.
Moreover, different from the 9 Musical Goddess Weapons, the 12 Constellation Frozen Weapons were ego weapons or weapons that had the personality and intelligence of Rank God Weapons. They also had too much loyalty to their Master. But for being too noisy, Naeva sealed her 12 ego weapons in a dimension she specifically created to house them. You could say it was like a home for the ego weapons. She would only summon them when she needed to.
Ah, for the record, because of her curiosity, Naeva always trained herself to use the 12 different weapons. So in addition to being an all role in fighting positions, she was also an all weapons user. She can and is proficient with any type of weapon.
"Hurry up! It's taking so long! I'm dying of curiosity!" urged Bere.
"Patience," Ophelia replied.
Naeva thought for a moment. Which weapon should she pull out? Considering Ophelia had positioned herself as elemental support, a ranged weapon might be more appropriate.
"Hmm... Then just summon her."
⟨ Constellation Frozen Weapons - Sagittarius ⟩
[ Sagittarius (♐) answers the Master's call ]
A bright and soft light suddenly appeared in Naeva's hand. The light slowly formed into a large bow that gradually revealed its true form. A silver bow inlaid with skyblue, lapis and royal blue appeared completely. Just like its owner, the bow emitted a soothing cold aura.
Just like its owner, the arrow emitted a soothing cold aura [https://img.wattpad.com/21e317a4bf44d36eb9238839ed8249aa8e7494f0/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f344c787438714e43612d6a372d413d3d2d313332393636393233332e313739303639616139643233343230613835353138393230303232392e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
The design is very beautiful, simple yet luxurious. Even one look at it, one would immediately know it wasn't a low-level weapon. Actually, it was strange to see a faint white figure wearing such a fine weapon. Well, they would immediately withdraw those words if they knew Naeva's original appearance which was no less luxurious even if wearing ordinary clothes.
"Wo-Woahh... It's really pretty," Bere was surprised to see Naeva's bow.
Not just Bere, the others were equally shocked. They were stunned. It felt like they weren't looking at a weapon. Rather, it was a display item that was designed to exude beauty.
"Should I tell Sagittarius to disguise herself as a normal bow?" thought Naeva lazily.
"No, if want to do that I have to talk to Sagittarius (ego). And surely the others will also join in if they know the telepathic channel with Sagittarius is open."
Just thinking about it, Naeva was already tired.
"N-Naeva, what level of weapon is that? It's so pretty!" praised Bere again.
Hamer patted Bere lightly on the head.
"Woi. It's rude to ask like that."
"Maa... you're so stingy. I'm not asking," Bere grumbled.
"I'm not a nosy person!"
Ruka, who was just quietly watching with sleepy eyes, was also interested.
"Not really. Bere Nee-san has a point. It's important to know the strengths of the party members. I'm also curious about this Nee-san's strength. Looking at her weapons, this Nee-san is definitely not a poor commoner. That's why she dared to volunteer to be Rokka's sponsor."
"Is she a member of a noble family? No, I've never heard of a grand families whose main magic is ice."
Meanwhile, Ophelia still couldn't take her eyes off Sagittarius either.
"Wow... So Naeva is an archer, huh. Judging from the strings... That must be a Magic Weapon."