[Glimmering Light Battle Shield (Level 10)] [Consumes stamina to block non-mystical attacks]
"A bit mediocre. Pretty shabby, really."
For an old thing who had lived who knew how many years, the defensive shield he had brought out was only level 10.
Although it was an unexpected gain, it really was rather disappointing.
Compared to his Astral Sacred Crest, this shield's abilities were far inferior.
Even after ascension, it probably would not become all that powerful.
"But it really is pretty tough."
Although Eve's attack after activating [Mode Star] had sent the shield flying, it had not left a single mark on it.
It had not failed to block the attack; its wielder simply had not managed to hold it steady.
Ultimately, that fellow had been a little too arrogant.
He had never regarded Ye Qiyan as an opponent from beginning to end.
"If I could recycle it into materials... Forget it. I'll put it away first and deal with it later."
The shield went into his storage space, and he looked in another direction.
The Nation on the Ship's defensive guards finally arrived, late to the scene.
Their leader was a tall, bald, middle-aged man who looked thoroughly weathered.
"Is it this side's turn next?"
Eve's Lock-on Auras were about to appear beneath the guards' feet.
But she did not attack immediately.
Unlike the blond man from earlier, these people did not harbor that intense malice toward her master.
At most, they were merely somewhat wary.
Although Eve was unhappy about that too, since she was at her master's side, she would not open fire without his orders at a time like this.
"My friend, may I ask what you were just doing?"
The middle-aged man jumped down from the aircraft.
He looked at Ye Qiyan, then at