Hook, Kaya's Request

That ghostly glow was none other than the legendary demon sword of Asuka Island—the Seven Star Sword!

The Seven Star Sword traced an arc through the air and flew straight toward Ain.

Compared with its earlier radiance, however, the Seven Star Sword now looked like a candle flickering in the wind. The ghostly glow around it was incredibly faint.

Ain's reaction was no mere boast.

After all, she had continued advancing through battle.

Armament Haki wrapped around Ain's arm as she tried to stop the Seven Star Sword.

But the moment she touched the Seven Star Sword, Ain felt as though another voice had appeared in her mind.

"Do you want to obtain immense power? If so, accept me! I'll give you the power to rule the world!"

The Seven Star Sword's voice echoed endlessly through Ain's mind.

It seemed determined to hypnotize and tempt Ain.

But!

She was a Swordsman!

A so-called Swordsman could only use the blade in their hand to hack through every obstacle!

How could they talk about taking shortcuts?

Just then, a familiar yet domineering pressure surged directly into Ain's mind.

It brought Ain back to her senses from her confusion.

Ain slowly opened her eyes and discovered that she was in Roya's arms.

The Seven Star Sword beside them had already shattered into fragments scattered across the ground.

What demon sword? What ruling the world?

At this point, all it could do was turn into a pile of ashes beneath the passage of time.

Holding Ain in his arms, Roya said to her, "Ain, you did great. You successfully resisted the Seven Star Sword's temptation. I imagine your Swordsmanship heart has become even firmer."

Roya looked into Ain's eyes, then patted her fragrant shoulder and said, "I believe in you. You'll definitely go even