Chapter 763: Chapter 470: Broken Sword_3
After receiving it, he instantly knew what it was…
A plain broken sword, lavishly decorated and exquisitely carved, with no other special characteristics.
‘Could it be Arno’s broken sword?’ Chen Lun wondered to himself.
“I’ll do my best to try, Your Highness,” he said.
Princess Anna said as she expressed her gratitude.
As one piece of music came to an end, the two separated at the edge of the dance floor.
Just at that moment, Steward Babayeh came straight towards Chen Lun, saying:
“Mr. Jack, Prince Dazlert invites you and this lady to join him.”
“Of course, that’s no problem.”
Chen Lun laughed lightly as he assented.
He had already discerned that Princess Anna’s purpose in inviting him to dance was perhaps to deliberately bring out the broken sword to attract the Prince’s attention.
Taking Floey’s hand once more, the two followed Steward Babayeh to the resting area by the dance floor. Princess Anna had already returned to her seat beside the Prince, idly sipping on red wine.
“Jack, and this beautiful lady, please take a seat,” the Prince gestured with his hand.
After Chen Lun and his companion were seated, the Prince smiled and said:
“Anna has never danced with a man before, and from this fact alone, it’s evident that my judgment was accurate, you are indeed a rare talent in the Empire… This glass is to you.”
The Prince raised his red wine and nodded with a smile.
Seeing this, Chen Lun also picked up his glass as Steward Babayeh timely poured the wine for him.
“Prince Dazlert overpraises me…” he humbly said.
Dazlert shook his head, alluding to something as he said:
“Just now it looked like Anna was quite happy talking with you, and even gave you a gift?”
Chen Lun glanced subtly at Princess Anna beside him, who seemed indifferent, lost in her own world of wine. He silently speculated on the Princess’s intentions several times before finally voicing a denial:
“Uh…it is not a gift, the Princess simply wanted me to help her restore an item.”
“I see, a Transcendent from the Destiny Faction indeed has such ability,” said the Prince with a nod.
“I have yet to witness such Supernatural Power; could you perhaps demonstrate for me?”
Chen Lun’s “Multitasking” ability quickly kicked into gear, and after a brief moment of contemplation, he nodded nonchalantly.
“Of course, that’s no problem, Your Highness.”
He took out the cylindrical object wrapped in black cloth, slowly unraveled it, revealing the broken sword… Throughout the process, Chen Lun noticed a slight change in the Prince’s expression, a fleeting mix of longing and envy.
Had not Chen Lun possessed astonishing Insight, he likely would have missed it.
Princess Anna, at this time, straightened up and frowned slightly, glancing at her brother Dazlert, seemingly discontent with his interference in her affairs.
Chen Lun swiped his left hand across the broken sword and snapped his right fingers.
Under everyone’s gaze, in the brief moment it took for his palm to flicker, the broken sword below was restored to its original form, becoming a Cross Long Sword as long as one’s arm and two and a half fingers wide. The exquisite flame pattern was distinctly visible on the blade, and beneath the leather-bound hilt was a round, protruding pommel featuring a Sun with a human face, a signature symbol of the Royal Family.
Prince Dazlert exclaimed in admiration and promptly started to clap.
“Truly a wonderful power.”
He naturally reached out and took the Cross Sword into his hands, examining it with fascinated attention. Meanwhile, Princess Anna said:
“Thank you for your help, Mr. Jack.”
“You’re too kind, Your Highness,” Chen Lun replied.
Their gazes touched briefly, and he read amusement in the Princess’s eyes.
“Shouldn’t you return the sword to me now, elder brother Dazlert?” Princess Anna said indifferently.
“Isn’t this the birthday gift that Anna is giving me?” Prince Dazlert did not intend to let go.
“Give it back to me.”
Anna’s voice became colder.
The Prince, facing her, still held a smile and didn’t budge.
“Anna, brother really likes this sword. What do you say to giving it to me? I’ve always let you have what you like; can I have it this time?”
Princess Anna took a deep breath, then slumped back into the sofa with a loss of interest.
“What can I do if I disagree?” she said, shaking her head and then fell silent.
Prince Dazlert’s smile widened as he thanked his sister and continued to toy with the Cross Sword.
Only Chen Lun noticed a scarcely detectable glint of light flash across Princess Anna’s tiara.