Chapter 424: [422] Transformation!
The room seemed to radiate a divine aura as Kanon wielded her newfound light-based magic. Natsuki stared in stunned silence, unable to comprehend the magnitude of the power before her.
This magic—pure, radiant, and potent—was unlike anything she had ever seen, surpassing even the most formidable priestesses. Only moments ago, Kanon had been human, yet now she stood transformed into an angel. Natsuki's sharp mind quickly connected the dots: this was undoubtedly the result of the mysterious crystal August had given her.
"It's incredible," Natsuki murmured to herself, her gaze flickering to August, who seemed as composed as ever.
"Kanon, there's more," August said, stepping forward.
"More?" Kanon tilted her head in confusion.
"This." August held up the Sword Birth, an artifact radiating with sacred energy.
"What is it?"
"A divine artifact known as Sacred Gear," August replied simply. Without further explanation, he placed the sword before her, and the weapon dissolved into radiant particles that were absorbed into Kanon's body.
A rush of energy coursed through her, and instinctively, she realized that she could summon the sword at will.
"The Sword Birth allows you to forge holy swords from your will," August explained. "As you grow stronger and your thoughts become more defined, the artifact will evolve. When your determination is strong enough to reverse the world's flow, you will unlock its forbidden realm."
"That... sounds amazing," Kanon replied, though her expression showed her confusion. As a middle school student, the weight of such words was beyond her grasp.