The Arks - Chapter 367

“Shut that mouth of yours! This time, it was by my own volition! It is MY choice! Whatever I do now, whoever I choose to fight, for now, I am doing it all for myself! And I will fight for myself and the Barren Pillars, out of my free will!”

That was the key that Mavislin wanted to hear. The power in her voice and the tenacity of her clashes. It was the passing words for anyone who wanted to join the Pillars. The person must be willing to fight not only for themselves but also for the sake of the Pillars themselves.

The two must become one driving force to take down whatever enemy was standing in front of them. And this person must be willing to move on and decide to own their own will on the steps to take to complete their mission.

Mavislin gave a big, wide smile as she heard Rina’s words of determination. The Valkyrie cracked her knuckles and prepared a familiar show. She did it for Ashley and then Bryan. Now, the Spearman Pillar has been taken. The First Lady of the Pillars has been determined.

“You’ve shown that you are worthy to be in my PIllars, with the words and attitude that you hold!” shouted Mavislin, with joy and pride.

The Valkyrie was elated as she shot out her palm. Her extended palm began to glow and a mirage of the emblem of the Barren Pillars hovered in front of her hand.

“I hereby grant you the status of the Spearman Pillar!” called out Mavislin.

Rina felt a surge of Elemental power rush through her. The floating mirage flew out and the symbol of the Barren Pillars appeared on the back of her right hand, shining in bright pink. It felt amazing to have such power at her fingertips but her opponent was still getting stronger.

But Bryan saw the opposite happening to Kris. He was getting sloppier with his attacks, compared to when he first transformed. His movement wasn’t right. It might have been with help of the Valkyrie’s Elemental Aura, but he couldn’t confirm it.

“This changes things. I won’t let my fellow Pillar fight this alone!” roared Bryan, jumping back into the fray.

“But she just declared it’s her fight!” called out Ysabeau, still angry at the boy.

“She didn’t declare that. She said she was fighting him, but she didn’t say she would be doing it alone!” shouted Bryan, blocking a few attacks from Kris on Rina’s blindside.

“I am in the Barren Pillars, the Slayer Pillar! And I refuse to let my comrade fight alone!” roared Bryan, kicking Kris in the abdomen.

Mavislin was impressed with the boldness and devotion of Bryan. The Slayer was tamed and obeyed Ysaebau’s orders when Mavislin was incapacitated. But with his boss in prime action, he wasn’t bound by Ysabeau’s orders anymore.

He had dared to go against the High Queen’s orders multiple times, something that the other Mages wouldn’t get away with. But because Bryan belonged to the Barren Pillars, and the Arks works as a segregated department organization, Ysabeau can’t do anything to him.

“Mavislin, someday you’ve got to take control of this boy. Lest he goes rogue on you,” said Ysabeau, warning Mavislin.

“You’ve got to be kidding me. Why would I do that? He is stubborn and righteous in his way. I love his passion to serve as my Slayer and his faith in his comrades. He should not be bound to anyone’s orders but his own…” said the Valkyrie, raising an eyebrow.

“That’s what makes a Barren Pillar, you know?” finished Mavislin, with a smile that could melt YSabeau’s heart.

The High Queen sighed and shook her head. Both minds were in the gutter but their sight was on the stars.

“You hated to be alone or abandoned right? I won’t let you continue this fight alone then. We can fight as comrades, as fellow Pillars,” said Bryan, smiling at Rina.

Rina smiled back and nodded. She then looked at Bryan and blurted out her instructions.

“I need you to distract him for me. Get him as far away from me as possible. Once I shout out the Last Dance’s name, do another one of your kicks and send him flying towards me. Don’t worry I won’t get too hurt.”

“The Last Dance?! You have that in your arsenal?” asked Bryan, slightly perplexed.

“It’s the strongest in my arsenal but it had been forbidden for me to use since it would cost quite the power to unleash it. But now, it is my only shot at defeating that monster,” replied Rina, as she lowered herself.

“And I need a moment to fully dish out the spell.. Until then, watch my back, Slayer,” said Rina, winking at Bryan.