Chapter 326 The Marvelous Giant Sword
Although the mental fluctuation in the Giant Sword belonged to an intelligent being, it lacked the most important characteristic of a living being—subjective consciousness! In simple terms, that mental fluctuation was just a memory!
If the Giant Sword only had these few mental fluctuations, it would not have attracted Eric's attention! After all, Eric had spent decades studying mind magic and spirit magic.
Objects like the Giant Sword, which sealed the memories of the user, were not uncommon to him.
What truly interested him were the beautiful patterns on the surface of the Giant Sword! In Eric's eyes, those patterns were not just simple decorations, but something akin to a restrictive magic array.
Just as he was preparing to find an excuse to stay and study it carefully, Ophelia unexpectedly suggested that Meyer come forward and handle it personally. Eric wouldn't miss this opportunity and followed closely behind, investigating up close.
Due to Meyer's "great cooperation," coupled with his "clear observation," Eric quickly understood the function of the restrictive magic array!
After understanding the answer, Eric was quite surprised. He did not expect it to be a gravity magic array and one that checked the combat energy nature of the user before it activated!
Such an advanced "intelligent" magic array, even in the magically advanced Celestia, would not have more than six mages who could fully master it! Unexpectedly, on this Earth, where magical elements were extremely rare, such a setup could be seen! Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire
For a moment, Eric felt a bit emotional. Was there a genius of magic arrays on Earth, or was there once a magical golden age?
The fact that Eric could make such a sigh indicated that the gravity magic array was not simple. It even made Eric's eyes light up, finding it amazing!
Once someone tried to pick up the Giant Sword but failed the combat energy test, the gravity magic array would immediately take effect, increasing the weight of the Giant Sword tenfold or even dozens of times.
Although Meyer had innate divine power, compared to Beowulf, the outstanding figure in the giant's descendants, she felt somewhat inferior. Even the unparalleled Beowulf could not wield a weapon weighing five tons at will, let alone Meyer who was inferior to him!
However, it couldn't be said that no one could wield the Giant Sword with brute force. As long as the user could "pluck mountains and dominate the world," then the Giant Sword would be just a stick in their hands!
Unfortunately, Eric was not that kind of person. Even though he was a pinnacle expert in pre-heaven, he didn't have the qualifications to excel in strength.
Of course, Eric wouldn't be foolish enough to try to pull it out randomly. He planned to use his immensely strong mental power and superb internal skills to "deceive" the verification system of the gravity magic array and make it recognize his identity as the user.
As long as he lifted the Giant Sword, it would help Meyer "regain face" in front of Ophelia!
With this simple idea in mind, Eric acted!
After Eric grasped the huge hilt of the Giant Sword with both hands, he exerted a little force. The gravity magic array immediately started operating.
While Eric injected his mental power into the sword, analyzing the structure of the gravity magic array, he also transmitted some internal energy into the Giant Sword.
Sensing the verification system of the gravity magic array, Eric began to analyze the conditions it specified and then changed the characteristics of his internal energy to match the system.
This was somewhat similar to a bidding meeting where the bidder knew the reserve price.
The result was beyond doubt. Eric gained the right to use the Giant Sword. The gravity magic array stopped working, and the weapon immediately returned to its original weight—two hundred and sixty kilograms!
Although this weight was a heavy burden for many people, it was still within Eric's range of strength.
Immediately, the Giant Sword, stable in the niche, was lifted high by Eric with both hands... Unfortunately, the sword was too huge for Eric, and he couldn't even grip the handle with one hand.
The juxtaposition of the "small person" and the giant sword was indeed somewhat amusing. However, there was no laughter on the scene, because the only two spectators were now wide-eyed and open-mouthed, looking inexplicably shocked.
Eric didn't have time to care about them now, because of his curiosity about those few mental fluctuations. He concentrated his mind, injecting his mental power and internal energy into the Giant Sword.
Injecting internal energy and mental power into the Giant Sword was like entering a vast and boundless space. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace, completely beyond Eric's control.
However, Eric didn't feel uncomfortable. Instead, he felt a kind of indescribable tranquility, as if sending the energy from his body into the Giant Sword was a very comfortable thing for his body and mind.
In the depths of his soul, there seemed to be an unknowable spiritual force encouraging and calling him to do more.
All right, let me see what kind of "memory" your sword has!
Eric closed his eyes, concentrating all his mental power, and injected his immense spiritual and internal energy into the Giant Sword. In an instant, his whole body began to emit a visible white light.
The two women in the stone room were gradually attracted, their attention shifting from the Giant Sword being held high to Eric. Upon seeing the changes in Eric's body, both Meyer and Ophelia tensed up immediately.
Meyer, who was closest to Eric, began to show a look of pleasant surprise, as she had sensed that Eric's changes were not a bad thing and naturally welcomed them.
On the other hand, Ophelia was utterly shocked. She couldn't understand why the man would suddenly display Saint-level combat energy. Wasn't he a mage?... Could it be that he practiced both magic and martial arts? Dear God...
Due to Eric's immense energy and the rapid rate of injection, the enormous Giant Sword couldn't absorb all the energy in time, leading to a peculiar "overflow" phenomenon!
Streams of white light burst from Eric, and in an instant, Meyer and Ophelia couldn't look directly at him and had to squint.
The overflowed internal energy and spiritual power from Eric's body did not dissipate into the air but circled around him before entering the blade of the Giant Sword.
It seemed that the blade could accommodate a much higher speed and quantity of energy than the handle, as all the overflowed energy from Eric's body was completely absorbed by the blade, which now emitted a pale blue light amidst the dazzling white light.
At this moment, Ophelia was extremely excited, muttering to herself uncontrollably.
Meyer, on the other hand, had almost all her attention on Eric, so even though she was standing next to Ophelia, she didn't hear a single word.
And Eric, naturally, had no idea what Ophelia was mumbling about!
He was immersed in a strange feeling, oblivious to everything around him. He felt the internal energy and spiritual power from his body continuously pouring into the Giant Sword, making his body feel lighter and lighter, as if he had lost all weight, leaving only an ethereal entity enveloping his thoughts and soul. He felt as if he were drifting in boundless peace and tranquility...
Even though Eric was a pinnacle expert in pre-heaven, with boundless internal energy, after this burst of "selfless dedication," he felt his strength waning and his energy depleting...
Just as Eric hesitated whether to use Magic Crystals and Sarira to replenish his lost energy, a loud bang sounded in his ears. A powerful surge of energy reversed from his hands gripping the sword, seeming to engulf his entire being.
Various memories and images rushed into his mind like a river flowing a thousand miles.
Eric saw the life of the Nordic hero "Beowulf." His joys, sorrows, loves, hatreds, honors, and disgraces, as well as his martial skills and experiences—Eric experienced everything as if it were happening to him!
In addition to experiencing life, Eric also witnessed history—the legitimate history of the Kingdom of Denmark!
He saw a Nordic man named "Gorm" appearing on this continent, leading the Danes to establish a happy and prosperous homeland, building cities, villages, and roads in battles, cheers, and tears...
He saw how Harald, known as the "Bluetooth King," conquered the entire Denmark and Norway, making the Danes Christians...
He saw how Canute, later known as the "Pirate King," conquered the entire England with two hundred pirate ships...
He saw how Waldemar, known as the "Victory King," launched a "Crusade to the East," conquered Estonia, and made Denmark a strong country in Scandinavia again...
He saw how a woman named 'Margaret' brought about the "Kalmar Union" and went through twists and turns to gain the allegiance of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden...
In the blink of an eye, he experienced more than five hundred years of the legitimate history of the Danish royal family, every detail, every scene, without the slightest omission.
Each scene seemed as if he had experienced it personally, deeply engraved in his memory like a knife cutting into wood. In just a split second, he completed an extremely long journey.