They had been staring at each other for quite some time—Longgang kept his eyes fixed on the white stone beast Mana.
Ever since the Blue Blood had been neutralized, he could no longer sense Mana's thoughts. This had instinctively filled him with unease.
Listening to sounds had been an ability he was born with, one that had accompanied him throughout his growth. It was like suddenly losing one's sight.
This unease was even worse than being unable to use the Holy Sword.
He truly could no longer sense Mana's thoughts. Naturally, Mana now seemed to look at him with a trace of confusion as well. Though they still appeared close, their relationship seemed no different from that between an ordinary owner and pet.
Longgang suddenly felt irritated.
After eating the food served by the guards, Longgang left on his own and moved into the room that had been prepared for him. He did not see anyone during that time.
"Can only Reyaz use it from now on?" Longgang looked at the Shepherd's Holy Sword lying beside him and frowned. He muttered to himself, "I'm not forcing myself to do anything, but this is practically a curse... He's still young. He shouldn't have to bear this."
That was what he thought, but he vaguely felt that things were not so simple... When he held this Holy Sword, although he could no longer use any of its power, he still felt a reluctance he could not explain.
He knew that this was his reluctance to part with power... Longgang felt ashamed and irritated by it.
Troubled, he covered his face and sat there blankly. Before he knew it, he felt as though he had become a despicable man.
For now... things were safe. There was no need to use the Holy Sword's