"I nearly forgot the important matter."
Only after Roxie mentioned it did Shien remember the purpose of his visit.
Actually, Shien merely wanted to borrow something from Roxie.
"Do you have any more of those Sword Rings used to seal Holy Swords?"
That was right. Shien wanted to borrow the Sword Ring that could seal a Holy Sword.
"So that's what you wanted?" Roxie understood. Nodding, she said, "Indeed, for a Holy Sword wielder, it would be troublesome without one."
The Holy Sword's appearance was far too conspicuous. Combined with its renowned reputation, the chances of being recognized if it was used before others were practically one hundred percent.
And besides—
"The Holy Sword's magic power is far too distinctive. Those holy fluctuations would be recognized instantly by anyone who has seen a Holy Sword, as well as by the God and Demon Races with sharp senses."
As Roxie said that, Shien could not help rubbing his nose.
Come to think of it, Laisha seemed to have discovered his identity because she knew about the Holy Sword.
Then, just as Roxie had said, the other party had most likely recognized him after recognizing the Holy Sword's magic power.
Shien had thought wrapping up the Holy Sword would be enough, but that alone was absolutely insufficient.
That was why the Holy Sword's Sword Ring had come into being.
"It was originally a sealing tool crafted to keep Heroes from being targeted. Nearly every Hero throughout history was given one. Otherwise, in the era before the war ended, once the magic power of a Hero's Holy Sword was detected, he would be eliminated directly while still growing, with no chance of escape."
Roxie took a sip of honey tea and spoke at length.
"Before they had fully grown, Heroes nearly always chose