Chapter 241 - The Ark Of Bryan's Weapons

He's got the cards now, the gambler's luck to perform.

"After all, it is the job of a parent to stand in front of their children. To protect them, even if their hopes were to give out at any moment," said Mavislin, before losing consciousness.

"Looks like she hadn't made any progress. I thought she would have at least give a better show," said Ysabeau, nonchalantly.

Bryan's eyes darkened as he heard those words. Setting Mavislin gently onto the ground. Bryan drew out a weapon that he had been carrying with him since Minwoo left him. The katana was still in tip-top shape as he unsheathed it from a scabbard.

"You know your sword can't cut me, right? It will just break off once more," said Ysabeau, shooting more arrows.

Thinking that he would fall for the same trick, Ysabeau appeared in front of him once more. But Bryan was not having any of it as he pulled out the second weapon, a Wakizashi. Not only Ysabeau failed to break the katana, her head was nearly slashed off by the smaller sword.

"How sly of you, hiding those things from us..."

"There was no need to show these off. Especially after I learned about how Minwoo died."

Had it not been her inhuman reflex and speed of a Bahamut, she would have been gone there and then. Bryan brandished his fraternal weapons, reminding Ysabeau of how Raiyen used to brandish his twin daggers.

"Hmph, don't get too c.o.c.ky, human. Mavislin may accept you, but I sure as hell won't!" shouted Ysabeau, launching a torrent of arrows towards Bryan.

Meanwhile, Mavislin had awoken within her dream. She looked around, puzzled by the area. White and barren. She tried getting up, losing her balance instantly. The ground was like a soft pillow, fluffy marshmallows.

She finally stood up and moved from her spot. She thought she was dead, but shook her head when she could still hear the battle happening in real life. Though, it was quite faint.

"Don't worry, I won't accept anyone who nearly kills her adopted daughter in a training session," replied Bryan, taking the attack.

"Shut your mouth! You know nothing!"

"Same goes for you. You know zilch of being a proper teacher or parent!" yelled Bryan, eyes filled with fury.

"Which parent in the right mind would send her own child into the jaws of death so willingly?!" shouted the man once more as he flung Ysabeau's attack away.

His blades shined as he sliced through the wave of attacks with erase. At least, that was what Ysabeau had thought. But in reality, the Stars of the Balance were at work, throwing the attack off its gravity.

"I order you to take back what you said, Slayer Verna."

"Not until I hear you apologize to Mavislin first."

"I am the second in command of the Arks."

"And I don't care. Just because you are the second in command means that you can belittle your juniors this way. Mavislin is my boss, I only answer to her."

Ysabeau was shocked as he gave those words. And so was Mavislin as she smiled softly. The Valkyrie then saw someone in the distance and gave chase to the figure. But she was scared when she who it was.

The ground around the figure was black, with a purple hue surrounded it. It turned, shocking the Valkyrie as she met, face to face, with her fallen brother.

"Respect was never in my book. There is no one born with authority or respect. They are earned. And you sure as hell don't earn my respect, especially beating up my boss without mercy," roared Bryan.

"Sounds a bit like me, right? My dear sister," replied Benjamin, chuckling at Bryan's attitude.

Mavislin was silent as the laughter of her twin rippled through the air. But soon enough, he stopped. He looked at Mavislin with a gentle smile, as he extended out his hand.

"My offer still stands. I can give you power, even if I am trapped in this area."

"But why do I need more power?" asked Mavislin, reverting her childlike voice.

"You wanted to protect, right? And now you are defeated. Because you did not have enough power to defeat your opponent. How will you protect that boy from Ysabeau's attacks if you have been defeated?"

Mavislin closed her eyes and listened intently.

"That is true... But does that mean I'm weak from the start?"

Benjamin gave another chuckle and neared Mavislin. As he extended his hand, the thing that touched her shoulder was of the real Benjamin. Mavislin widened her eyes as Benjamin pulled her into an embrace. He was no longer consumed with Corruption.

He was back like all those eyes ago. As a Valkyrie, he was hugging his sister once more.