At this moment.
Xisthos, the Investigation Bureau's "Philosopher," and the Lotus Eaters' Blood Cup Archbishop seemed to have reached a tacit understanding to join forces against the evil spirit.
As the Blood Cup Archbishop bound the evil spirit, Xisthos solemnly declared, "I once wielded the 'Sun King's Spear.' What is possessed is eternal; therefore, I still wield the 'Sun King's Gun'! Argument established!"
"Sun King's Spear"!
This was a legendary mystical item, passed down by Arthur, the Founder and Sun King. Even now, it remained a treasure of the Invis royal family!
Its rank was at least Angel-grade, above Nonhuman-grade. Perhaps it was even higher, reaching the Unknowable-grade!
Within this tomb, where the path of prayer had been sealed and mystical items and talismans that begged for power could not function, it was the Investigation Bureau's final trump card!
Once the argument had been established, the phantom of a long spear abruptly appeared in Xisthos's hand.
It was battered and broken all over, its spearhead chipped away. There even seemed to be a trace of blood remaining upon it...
Xisthos wore a grave expression as he poured a great deal of spirituality into the phantom of the "Sun King's Spear," making it increasingly solid. In particular, the faint smear of blood upon it bloomed with radiance like the sun.
As though lifting a weight beyond endurance, he laboriously and slowly hurled the "Sun King's Spear" forward. Its target was none other than the ball of flesh and the evil spirit phantom within it!
—Though they had a tacit understanding, if he could take out the Blood Cup Archbishop along the way, Xisthos would hardly hold back!
Light!
Dazzling, blinding white radiance spread across the platform in an instant, as though a miniature sun had formed.
The intangible, formless brilliance directly