"My lord, the experiment has been completed. I return this Flame Sword to you."
After her amazement subsided, Tina respectfully carried the Flame Sword in both hands and approached Art Student. She knew this sword held extraordinary significance for Art Student, so she did not dare show the slightest negligence.
"It is your sidearm now." Art Student did not reach out to take the Flame Sword, merely speaking to Tina in an even tone.
"My lord, this sword is far too precious. Would it not be inappropriate to grant it to me?"
Tina looked at the Flame Sword in her hands. A flicker of longing passed through her eyes, but there was even more worry and unease. She knew how precious this sword was and understood that she had yet to earn merits sufficient for such a reward.
Yet Tina still dearly wanted the sword. After all, it was an unparalleled divine weapon with incomparable power and value. But she also worried that accepting Art Student's reward so directly might provoke dissatisfaction and jealousy from others.
Especially those who had rendered great military service to Art Student—would they think she was unworthy of such a precious reward?
"This Flame Sword is yours. Gray and the others will have their share as well." Art Student seemed to have seen through Tina's thoughts and comforted her softly.
Seeing Tina's hesitation, Art Student understood what she was thinking. With a light wave of his hand, more than a thousand identical Flame Swords appeared in midair.
The swords shimmered with blazing flames, as though they would burn the entire space to ashes. Every one of them was so sharp and dazzling that no one could help but be captivated.
"Thank you for your reward, my lord."
Looking at the thousand-plus Flame Swords floating in