Chapter 1505: Chapter 1499: Gray River Grass Bracelet
"The ’Nine Commandments Secret Society’, I am here because of the pursuit of the remnants of the ’Nine Commandments Secret Society.’"
Martha spoke frankly, and Ronald naturally had no reason to hide anything.
He immediately began recounting his own experiences:
"Those guys entrenched on the Southern Continent have obtained information about the Holy City during their rule and are preparing to do something. Although the full scope of their plan is not yet known, it would certainly be right to stop them..."
Ronald laid out all the information he had, basically clarifying the current situation, and did not omit his encounters on the island’s sanctuary.
The expressions on the faces of the three church members varied after hearing this.
However, the task of conversing with Ronald was entirely handled by Martha, and the other two did not participate, so they did not express much emotion.
After Ronald finished his story, the newly appointed Holy Priest also understood the situation.
At this time, Ronald asked a question:
"Martha, since you can enter the world of the Songwood, you must have knowledge beyond ordinary people about this place. Is there a way for you to take me into the sealed Holy City ahead of time?"
Martha looked apologetic:
"I’m sorry, we only know the way to enter here, and we’re unsure how to leave. I really can’t help with that."
"..."
Ronald wasn’t holding out much hope originally.
Hearing this answer, he didn’t say much.
After a few seconds of silence, he expressed his upcoming action, with a tone of inquiry:
"Since that’s the case — I am now planning to go to the capital of the Songwood world?"
Martha replied immediately: "Mr. Ronald, we can act together!"
"Since time is tight now, you probably also want to get there faster, right?"
Ronald’s eyes lit up:
"Are you faster at flying than I am? Or do you have a spell to enhance flying speed?"
Martha didn’t say much more, directly pulling out a bracelet from her bag and placing it in front of Ronald.
The bracelet was unremarkable, even resembling a toy woven by a child.
A few interwoven green and brown branches formed a simple bracelet-like appearance.
However, Ronald did not underestimate the item because of this.
Though the bracelet appeared simple, Ronald could feel the powerful magic power within it without even touching it.
He cautiously took the bracelet, then gave Martha a questioning look without putting it on immediately: "This is...?"
Martha spoke the bracelet’s name: "Gray River Grass Ring."
When she spoke, Martha obviously controlled her emotions, but a hint of pride was still detectable in her tone.
Witnessing the performance of the Holy Priest, Ronald instantly had a guess:
"Could it be, this is a relic bestowed by a Saint?"
"Exactly, just like the Sword of Saint Catherine you hold." Martha promptly confirmed Ronald’s guess, "This was a relic successfully recovered by the church from ’Entrodd’ earlier this year and allocated to this voyage."
After explaining the origin of the bracelet, Martha introduced the function of this saintly relic:
"The Gray River Grass Ring was owned by Saint Bayer over a hundred years ago. As long as the caster wears it, they can enhance various capabilities such as strength, speed, or spell potency as desired, maintaining the effect until it is removed."
"Its only restriction is that it imposes a physical burden on the user, so ordinary people cannot use it, only those with a certain foundation can wear it."
As she spoke, Martha’s gaze remained on Ronald’s body.
With many spells enhancing him, Ronald had an exceptionally strong physique. Those familiar with him knew this, and the church naturally did not overlook it.
"If you wear it, you should be able to use it normally, right?"
"..."
If he couldn’t use it, this solemn relic would be a worthless piece to anyone else.
Faced with Martha’s inquiry, Ronald smiled slightly.
He then put on the bracelet, immediately feeling its effect on his body.
The moment the bracelet encircled his wrist, the magic power from this saintly relic flowed into Ronald’s body, and he felt both the physical burden and enhancement.
However, it was a bit different from what Martha had anticipated.
Ronald’s physical strength had long surpassed the possible human limit. Putting on the Gray River Grass Ring, he could entirely ignore the burden its magic power imposed on his body.
In other words — he could even wear this saintly relic uninterrupted for twenty-four hours a day!
Moreover, what was surprising was that this saintly relic wasn’t a rigid, all-round enhancement. Ronald could choose to comprehensively enhance all his abilities, or sacrifice part of the enhancement to let the Gray River Grass Ring fully enhance a specific attribute.
But this usage method imposes a greater burden than normal.
The fact that Martha did not introduce the negative impact of this capability probably stemmed from previous users being unable to bear it.
After confirming the function of the Gray River Grass Ring, Ronald seriously told Martha:
"I really need this right now."
"However, I also promise you that I’ll only use it for travel in the Songwood and return it to you once we reach the destination."
Instead, Martha generously shook her head:
"Mr. Ronald, there’s no rush to return it. The problem with the Holy City does not only concern our church, but also involves the casters from the ’Nine Commandments Secret Society’. As the strongest among us, it should stay in your hands."
The Sword of Saint Catherine in Ronald’s hands was a gift from the church.
Martha now handed over this saintly relic with the same attitude. Ronald really couldn’t bring himself to keep it, but given the situation, he indeed needed the Gray River Grass Ring’s help.
In the end, he could only solemnly promise:
"Once the matters in the Songwood are concluded, I will return it to the church as soon as possible."
With that said, the exchange came to an end.
Ronald took a moment to adapt to the feeling of using the Gray River Grass Ring, then summoned the original copy and recited the spell from the "Astronomy Master":
"From the relationship between the entire Earth and the sky, we will begin to compose our understanding!"
Both [Primary Wheel] and [Equilibrium Wheel] came into effect.
Ronald immediately prepared to set off flying, but just before accelerating, he suddenly paused in the air, looking toward his companions whom he had taken with him:
"My speed might become incredibly fast soon."
"If you have suitable spells, you better bring them out now."
Martha turned to discuss with the other two priests, after which a mature-looking priest chanted softly.
Next moment.
Pale golden sacred magic surrounded the three, providing protection.
"Ready."
Whish —
As soon as the three from the church finished their preparation, Ronald activated the Flying Spell.
The four of them vanished in an instant, practically turning into a streak of light, disappearing into the pitch-black night sky like that.
