Chapter 406
She was beautiful in a way that differed from Isabell and Hilda, like a blend of angel and demon.
Both sacred and untouchable, yet evoking a desire to subdue and ravage, a stark contradiction.
Cao Xing glanced at the attributes of the other party.
[Spirit of the Lake Goddess: Julia]
[Level: ???]
[Attribute: ???]
[Skill: ???]
[Talent: ???]
…
“Indeed, it’s a bunch of question marks again?”
At this moment, the Lake Goddess lifted her green gemstone-like eyes to look at Cao Xing.
Then, she opened her dark purple mouth and began to speak slowly.
The sound of flowing water seemed to echo in everyone’s ears.
“This Human Clan friend, I am the Lake Goddess, Julia.”
“Through your actions and noble character, you have passed one of the Knight’s Five Virtues Tests: Mercy.”
“If you can pass the other four trials, I shall grant you the legendary Lake Lady’s Sword, Yalong Dijit.”
“May I ask if you are willing to accept the trials?”
Cao Xing pondered for a moment after hearing this; he did not immediately accept.
Because he knew he was not a righteous knight.
If he accepted this trial, he would most likely fail.
Thus, Cao Xing replied, “To be honest, I am not a knight, but a Lord.”
“I also do not know what the knight’s five virtues are.”
“But among my subordinates is a brave and righteous knight.”
“I would like him to accept this trial, may I?”
The Lake Goddess glanced at the people beside Cao Xing, and then her gaze froze on Assam.
The sound like flowing water resounded again.
“According to the rules, it’s not allowed, but from you, I sense the aura of another legendary weapon…”
“It seems you are also a chosen one…”
“In that case, I agree to your request.”
A smile appeared on the corner of Cao Xing’s mouth.
The other legendary weapon should be Magdala in his backpack.
He didn’t expect this effect.
He said directly, “Assam, you go.”
Hearing Cao Xing’s command, Assam was taken aback.
“My Lord… can I?”
“My talent is not strong; in the knight order of my time, I was just an ordinary knight…”
He appeared somewhat insecure.
After all, Assam was, in the beginning, summoned by Cao Xing and was indeed just an ordinary creature.
It was through Cao Xing’s step-by-step cultivation that he attained his current strength.
However, Cao Xing said, “You are my most loyal knight, and I believe you possess the noblest knight spirit.”
“Through our interactions, you have already proven your courage to me.”
“Go, complete the remaining four trials.”
Hearing these words, the hesitation on Assam’s face disappeared.
He asserted firmly, “Yes, my Lord!”
“I shall defend the knight’s honor with my sword and life!”
At this moment, Assam, holding the King’s Battle Blade, walked step by step toward the Lake Goddess.
The Lake Goddess slightly nodded her head and then said in a clear, cold voice.
“Now, let this knight answer my question.”
“What are the five virtues of a knight?”
Assam solemnly replied, “Honor, wisdom, generosity, heroic courage, and mercy!”
Hearing Assam’s answer, the Lake Goddess nodded slightly again and continued.
“You have already proven you possess the virtue of mercy; now, I need you to prove you have the remaining four virtues.”
“This knight, please hand me your weapon that symbolizes honor, and I will give you a more powerful weapon to assist you in the honor trial.”
But upon hearing this, Assam hesitated.
It took a full one or two minutes, and he still hadn’t answered.
If it were someone else, upon hearing the Lake Goddess’s request, they would probably hand over the weapon without hesitation.
Even Cao Xing, on the side, couldn’t help but want to prompt Assam to give it to her.
However, this was Assam’s trial; Cao Xing would not interfere.
The Lake Goddess asked again, “What is it, knight?”
“If you are unwilling to hand over your honor to me, the trial will be declared a failure.”
Hearing these words, a strong struggle appeared in Assam’s eyes.
After a moment, he shook his head firmly and said, “No, I cannot hand my weapon over to you.”
“This is a weapon bestowed upon me by my Lord, an honor I must defend with my life!”
Upon hearing this, the Lake Goddess sighed and said, “I see, then unfortunately, the Knight Trial must end here…”
A defeated look flashed across Assam’s eyes.
He turned around, intending to apologize to Cao Xing.
Just then, the Lake Goddess spoke again.
“Knight, what you did was right.”
“Honor cannot be bought or given away, for its value exceeds all treasures of the world, and truly honorable people will persist through all challenges and temptations, never lying, never giving up.”
“Congratulations, you have passed the honor trial.”
Hearing this, not only Assam but even Cao Xing breathed a sigh of relief.
Yet he couldn’t help but inwardly criticize, this Lake Lady’s Trial is truly bizarre!
The first two trials tested a person’s heart.
If it had been Cao Xing, he would probably have failed the honor trial directly.
At this moment, the Lake Goddess continued, “Next is the wisdom trial.”
“Knight, please play a game of All Gods Battle Chess with me. If you can capture any of my legendary war generals, you will have passed.”
Instantly, a chessboard appeared in front of Assam.
There were many chess pieces on it.
However, these pieces all had different shapes.
There were knights wielding longswords, dukes clad in war armor, kings enthroned, and even divine spirits floating in mid-air.