Death... and me

While Roan asked that question, Rean and Roan also thought about something else. 'It seems like the rumors were true, then. The Jhiod Continent has some relationship with the continents in the center of the Realm of Gods.'

Libraia then explained, "To be honest, this power alone should be enough for us to give you an exception and let you join the Jhiod Sect straight away."

Celis couldn't help but ask, "What about Kentucky and me? We do know about weapon intents, but we have no idea how to use them. First of all, we don't use weapons other than our own bodies."

Libraia shook her head, saying, "Do you even need it? You're Divine Demon Beasts. Well, one of you is a Divine Demon Tree, but it's the same thing. Although we do have some Divine Demon Beasts in the sect, having some more won't be bad."

Govin then intervened, "Get back to the main topic, Libraia."

Libraia nodded in response. "Right. As I mentioned, that would be the usual. However, we can't let you enter it yet. If you want to join the sect, you will have to complete the twelve tests."

"How come?" Rean asked, confused. If they could avoid the tests and enter Jhiod Continent Straight away, they would get the reward and wouldn't need to take those dangerous tests. Just the Soul Land alone was already very difficult.

"Our Jhiod Sect is under a new administration," Libraia explained. For some reason, Libraia seemed extremely dissatisfied when she said that. "As impressive as your weapon intents are, the new controlling power in our Jhiod Sect won't care. Well, that's basically because weapon intents can't be taught. If they could, then I'm sure no one would let the chance pass up."

'It seems like the Jhiod Sect has their own problems,' Roan commented through the Soul Connection with Rean.

Rean agreed with him. 'Well, we were already expecting to go through the twelve tests anyway.'

Libraia then asked something else after that. "One last question. Just how did you know that weapon intent existed? It's not an ability that just anyone knows about. Even the leaders of the powers of various continents around Jhiod are unaware of it."

Roan shook his head, saying, "We didn't know. We learned it by ourselves. It's impressive that you guys also call it intents."

Libraia's group was taken aback to hear that. "You didn't know about it until you got them? Is that even possible?"

Rean shrugged his shoulders as he replied, "It's not that impossible, right? At some point in time, no one knew about weapon intents. Someone had to find out about them on their own. We just did the same thing."

"Well... that's true." As hard as it was to believe, it was even harder to believe that the twins found out about weapon intents through someone else. "Alright, then that's it. We have no more questions."

Celis found it strange, though. "Then... why did you even call us here? You found out that they can use weapon intents. However, you know they can't be taught. Was there any point in having us here other than saying we can't heal anyone?"

Libraia nodded, responding, "But of course! We know that weapon intents can't be taught, but hearing about one's experience with them can help in some cases. Also, experiencing them might guide one to comprehend their own. Since there are still a few weeks before the test..."

Libraia then reached behind her hair before she pulled out a hairpin. Her hair then fell down before she embued the hairpin with Divine Energy. The hairpin then began to float and vibrate as if it was alive.

Rean was a blacksmith, so he could tell that the thing wasn't just a hairpin. 'That thing's level is definitely above the Golden level. Divine level equipment? I've always wanted to see what Divine level equipment was capable of.'

Libraia continued, "You might as well give us a first-hand demonstration of your weapon intents. Who knows? Perhaps we can understand something."

"So that's how it is..." Roan faintly smiled in response. It was obvious that the Jhiod Sect knew more about weapon intents than he expected.

Celis and Kentucky then looked at Rean, who had a smile on his face. 'There it comes...'

"Oh! I see, I see... so you want us to fight you with our weapon intents. No wonder, no wonder..." Rean then opened one of his hands as he asked, "So, what will it be?"

Libraia and the others, who were expecting to start the spar straight away, looked at Rean in confusion. "What will it be what?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Rean asked as if stating a fact. "You want us to provide some service, so there has to be some payment in exchange. Let's see... we're talking about weapon intents, which seem to be extremely rare in your Jhiod Sect. Naturally, there has to be equivalent payment for our services, don't you think?"

Govin's mouth twitched in response. "What about you doing what we say, and we don't kill you as payment?"

Rean shrugged his shoulders in response. "What if we don't really use weapon intents but just something similar. Or maybe we can just use it partially. Since none of you know how to use weapon intents, would you be able to tell the difference? You can't really say whether they're real or not since you don't know what it is."

Rean's hand continued to be open as he added, "However... Roan and I wouldn't mind signing a Soul Binding Contract. As you know, forced contracts are useless. Only when one wishes to sign it with their own will can the contract take effect. For us, a good payment would definitely make Roan and I very, very willing. This desire would come directly from the bottom of our hearts."

Libraia glanced at Rean after that. "You mean, directly from the bottom of your pocket, right?"

"Isn't that the same?" Rean asked with an innocent expression.

Govin had a red face, but he couldn't find a way to go against Rean's words.

Libraia, on the other hand, couldn't help but laugh in response. "Hahaha! Boy, you are really funny. Very well, how much will it cost?"

"A thousand Rank Two Divine Stones per working day," Rean answered straight away.

"Deal!" Without thinking twice, Libraia accepted. Sure enough, she was a big shot from Jhiod Sect.