"Uh, Sora, is this Kouten?"
Yukari looked at Sora with a questioning gaze, as if she couldn't believe it.
"Uh, I guess so… Miya?"
Staring at the barren, blackened land before him, Sora's eye twitched, feeling like his 24K titanium alloy eyes had been blinded.
The legendary Kouten, the birthplace of the Sekireis, was supposed to be a picturesque paradise with mountains and rivers. How could it be this desolate wasteland where even potatoes might grow rocks?!
This isn't scientific! This isn't scientific!!
"Well… this is indeed the real Kouten, the place where we Sekireis were born."
Blushing slightly, Queen Miya seemed a bit embarrassed but confirmed it to the puzzled group.
"In ancient times, this was a magnificent palace, but it was destroyed for some reason."
"Back then, the Eight Pillars, including me, led the other 107 Sekireis to escape the disaster. The other seven successfully landed on the ground, but the fleet I led malfunctioned and sank to the bottom of the ocean, only to reappear thousands of years later, discovered by Sora, Hiroto Minaka, and Takami."
"In ancient times, the Sekireis who landed on the ground also carried out the Sekirei Project, hoping to choose a king to lead them back to Kouten. Unfortunately, they failed. Their battles were passed down as myths, and that era was called the 'Age of Gods.'"
"But we succeeded because we found Sora, our king!"
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Sister Miya explained the reasons behind everything and revealed an ancient secret.
"Hehe, yes, it's because of Lord Sora that we can return here again. Although it's in ruins now, we will definitely be able to rebuild our home amidst the debris!"
Clenching her small pink fists, the dazed Yui's eyes sparkled with a light called determination.
As if infected by her spirit, the disappointment on the faces of the other girls vanished, replaced by smiles of hope.
Yes, even if it's a pile of ruins, as long as Lord Ashikabi is here, everyone can restore it to its former glory, turning it into a paradise.
No, it should be even better, more beautiful…
"Let's go, Sora. Although everything here has been destroyed, there is one thing that must still exist!"
With a smile on her face, Queen Miya spoke to Sora, then flapped her golden wings and flew towards the interior of Soten.
"Thing… what thing?"
Holding Yukari, Sora flapped his wind wings to follow Miya, while asking with some confusion.
"That's something that belongs to you, Sora. No matter what kind of disaster, as long as this world hasn't been destroyed, it will never be damaged!"
Without explicitly stating, Sister Miya revealed a mysterious smile.
Sora was also intrigued, but seeing that Miya didn't say more, he didn't press further and continued to follow.
The area of Soten wasn't very large, about half the size of the Shinto Teito. It didn't take long for Miya, Sora, and the girls to fly to the center of Soten.
Putting away her light wings, Sister Miya gently landed on the ground, and Sora and the girls also stopped.
"It's there, Sora, something that belongs to you, the King's Sword."
Pointing at a small black mound, Sister Miya said.
Putting Yukari down, Sora looked in the direction and at first glance didn't see anything special.
Blinking his eyes, he finally saw it clearly—a black sword stuck in the small black mound!
"That, Miya, is that the so-called King of the Sekirei's sword?"
His eye twitched, looking at the black, chipped, and cracked sword, Sora felt speechless.
Regardless of anything else, just its appearance, taking it out would surely damage his image!!!
Smiling and nodding, Sister Miya confirmed.
"Ahem… that, Miya, I think it's better not to, I can use my old sword, made by MBI, sharp, wear-resistant, and handy!"
Thinking about the image of himself holding a tattered black iron block to fight, Sora felt goosebumps all over and decisively refused.
Moreover, the weapons in his and the Sekirei's hands were meticulously crafted by MBI with super technology, whether in design or combat capability, they were absolute weapons, treasures among treasures, why use that broken thing!
However, what made Sora's head hurt was that Sister Miya shook her head and said:
"No, Sora, you must get that sword, it's very important to you!"
With a serious face, Miya spoke in an extremely affirmative tone, not joking at all.
"Ha… got it! Got it!"
Helplessly shrugging, whether out of trust or affection for Miya, since she had said it to this extent, Sora had no choice but to brace himself.
"Brother Sora, I believe in you, you will definitely wield that divine weapon and dominate!"
"Ouch, I can't, my stomach hurts, hahaha, I'm dying of laughter…"
"Big brother, go for it! Big brother, go for it!"
…
Looking at the girls who were barely holding back their laughter and the innocent little Kusa cheering him on, a big drop of sweat appeared on Sora's forehead.
No choice, let's go!
Under the expectant gazes of the girls, Sora walked up to the small mound, looked at the black sword stuck in the ground, took a deep breath, grabbed it with both hands, and pulled it out with force!
Crack! A crisp sound—
Looking at the broken black sword in his hand, and then at the stunned girls below, Sora's mouth twitched violently.
"Ha… haha… Miya, can't blame me…"
Looking at Sister Miya, whose mouth was also twitching, Sora broke out in a cold sweat and said somewhat guiltily.
However, at that moment—
Buzz!!!
The broken black sword in Sora's hand actually trembled and emitted a dazzling light!
"What is this feeling!"
Not only Sora, but the Sekirei girls were also shocked, because a strange feeling suddenly emerged from their bodies, as if something was about to burst out!
Only Queen Miya, as if she had thought of something, showed a smile on her face.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
"Ah…"
The sound of breaking air, the soft moans of the girls, beams of strange light shot out from each Sekirei girl's body, all rushing into the broken sword in Sora's hand!
Under Sora's dumbfounded gaze, everything finally calmed down and returned to normal.
Looking at the sword in his hand again, Sora was completely speechless!
The sword, a flawless sword!
Its body was purple-gold, about three feet long and five inches wide, made of an unknown metal, noble and luxurious, exuding a faint cold light. The hilt had a Sekirei pattern, just like the marks on the Sekirei who had undergone winging.
The blade was extremely, exuding a bloodthirsty light.
The flowing light, faintly visible electric sparks, tiny flames, and a faint mist…
"Ha… haha… that, it seems like it really is a treasure…"
Looking at the equally stunned girls, Sora spoke…