The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 323: Volume 5: The Path of the Lord, - 10: Spiritual Ring Essence_3

Chapter 323: Volume 5: The Path of the Lord, Chapter 10: Spiritual Ring Essence_3

Clutching the ring lovingly in his hands, wishing he could become the birthday star of today, the scruffy mage’s face showed a yearning, irresistible expression, "Baron Komer, you are truly extravagant. I thought you were oblivious to the origin of this ring, but it seems you are well aware of the history of this Spiritual Ring and still so willing to part with it. I believe everyone present has underestimated you. It must be that your land, Caucasus, is so wealthy that you dare to be so generous. Heh, it’s truly generous of you, to think that someone would actually give away an artifact handed down by the Goddess of Nature. I, Mr. Rebry, have traveled across the entire Blue Continent and never heard of, much less encountered such an event. Kid, you’ve got guts, even if you’re chasing Princess Vero, there’s no need to be so wasteful!"

The reckless words caused the countenances of the nobles, including Duke Zellin, as well as the young knights, all to change. An exasperated Knight Sate indignantly said, "Mr. Rebry, please watch your words. What sort of person is Princess Vero? She would never fancy such an object of dubious origin. Even though you are a friend of Mr. Mundell, you have no right to be so disrespectful!"

"Disrespectful?! Kid, I think you’re the one who is short-sighted. Do you have any idea of the efficacy and value of this Spiritual Ring? I can tell you unequivocally that its value is beyond measure, and it’s no exaggeration to say it is priceless. This is one of the legendary Seven Spirit Rings of the Goddess of Nature—a gem among Wood Magic tools. It is said that the Goddess of Nature carried the Seven Spirit Rings to the Chaotic Territory with the God of Darkness and the God of Light to jointly create the heavens and the earth, thus forming today’s Blue Continent. This is a creation-era Spiritual Object, a priceless treasure coveted by mages. Whoever is well-versed in Wood Magic will certainly be able to enhance their Wood Magic to an unparalleled level with this object. Even those who cannot wield magic, merely by possessing it, due to its nature as an extraordinary treasure of Wood, can absorb the spiritual essence of nature, particularly the essence of plants, benefiting their internal organs and flesh with its nourishing and moisturizing effects. I dare not claim it grants immortality or reverses aging, but to say that it maintains everlasting youth is not an empty boast! Tell me, isn’t this item considered a once-in-a-lifetime treasure?" The disheveled man fondly caressed the ring in his hand, examining every bit of it closely, his saliva nearly dripping with desire, even neglecting to give a glance to the constantly buzzing young knights around him.

"Your Excellency Baron, since this ring is so precious and extraordinary, and considering Princess Vero is but a casual acquaintance, she dares not accept such a generous gift. Princess Vero appreciates your sentiment," said a crisp and pleasant voice, which interrupted the scruffy man’s monologue and provoked a burst of exclamations from the surrounding nobles. Such a precious and rare artifact was being refused—an extraordinary occurrence indeed at today’s banquet.

"What? Girl, do you realize what you are saying? You refuse to accept this gift?!" The scruffy man’s mouth gaped wide enough to fit an egg, scarcely believing his own ears.

And Komer, who was almost green with regret at hearing her words, nearly let his remorseful response slip out. Yet he immediately controlled his impulse. With the power of his magic, such a treasure would indeed bring him endless trouble if it fell into his hands. Especially after today’s banquet, tomorrow the entire kingdom would probably know he possessed one of the Seven Spirit Rings of the Goddess of Nature, with countless troubles awaiting him. It would be better to generously pass on this source of trouble. In doing so, he could gain great fame and avoid future problems.

"Your Highness County Master, please graciously accept our gift. It is but a trifle that Komer stumbled upon in an antique shop in the Royal City. At the time, I did not realize its value, just that the ring possessed Wood Magic power and was an old relic. Hence, I speculated that such a Magic Ring, being able to circulate through the ages, must hold a long history. But I never imagined that this ring was actually a sacred artifact bestowed by the Goddess of Nature upon the world. If even Princess Vero cannot bear to accept it, I cannot think of any other girl in the Continent who could. Therefore, please bestow upon us the honor of your acceptance," Komer said his piece with all sincerity, his eyes resting on the girl’s somewhat shy face. He took back the ring from the hands of the reluctant mage and respectfully presented it to the girl. The surrounding nobility, including Duke Zellin, finally let out a silent breath of relief.

Seeing Komer’s earnestness, the silver-haired girl, hesitating slightly, avoided Komer’s smiling gaze and searched the crowd for her father. It was only after seeing her father’s slight nod that the girl smiled in gratitude, motioning to her maid to take the ring and put it on her hand. Immediate applause erupted among the crowd, and Komer was soon drowned in accolades and praises. The glances from the nobles, including the Galleian ones, softened considerably towards Komer’s party, for a man who insisted on giving away such a valuable ring was surely worthy of respect—at the very least, his noble demeanor was acknowledged by many Galleians. The poor Knight Sate had long been cast into a forgotten corner by everyone.