"Just as I thought..."
Evan was certain that the spear before him was his spiritual weapon, a weapon representing hope and the dawn of a new era.
However, this gun, both in appearance and the light it emitted, was quite different from the one used to kill the three-headed serpent not long ago.
The material of the spear has become more translucent and pure, giving the impression that impurities have been removed.
The brilliance contained within shines even brighter.
That's not all; Evan also sensed a more profound change.
Grasping the spear before him and holding it horizontally, Evan, in harmony with his heart and weapon, recited a passage:
"Let your heart shine with light, let your light forge your weapons, and dispel the darkness, dawn."
"■..."
Light, endless light, erupted at that moment, bursting forth from the spear in Evan's hand.
Hope, this purest and most beautiful belief of humankind, also filled the forging room with the flow of light.
Evan felt as if he had become part of the light.
He didn't know if it was just his imagination, but the spear in his hand, or rather, the Dawn, made him feel like he could do anything when he grasped it and released its power.
It seems that this power has also caused people to become arrogant.
"Hoo... It's just an illusion. Don't be fooled by power. This is just an outburst of power beyond the norm. It's far from being invincible."
The feeling of power constantly evolving was something Evan had experienced while repairing the chain; he was used to it, so he quickly recovered from the power brought by the dawn.
However, this power was indeed strong enough. Evan estimated that if he were to wield this spear and face the two chief behemoths of the abandoned settlement once again, he would be formidable.
Then there's no need to waste time or charge up; one shot is enough to take down both monsters at once.
Yes, it's that simple, and that powerful.
Through sensing this power, Evan also understood the root cause of the Dawn Spear's transformation.
"I should have reached the third stage of mental armor right now, but by accident, I've entered the fourth stage as well?"
In the third stage, the purification of the mind and will allows the mental weapon to evolve once again, becoming something akin to a unique weapon that can unleash even greater power.
Evan's father, Kyle the Elder, reached this stage through his own conviction while fighting the Dark Erosion Beast.
Evan himself, in the final strike infused with light as he slew the three-headed serpent, completed the third stage of the spear's transformation.
The fourth stage of mental armor, Evan previously guessed, required a further burst of his own will, which he couldn't do yet. So how was the evolution completed?
"Does it come from everyone's hopes, from their longing and expectation for light?"
The final blow, the flash that illuminated the abandoned settlement, also inspired everyone present to yearn for light.
And upon their return, the joy and blessings of the crowds who waited anxiously at the assembly point, hoping for victory.
The light from others gave birth to the spear of dawn.
Moreover, this is not some heretical evolution method. Based on the feedback from the Dawn Spear, Evan is certain that he can still use his will to drive the weapon's evolution and reach the next stage.
"The power that comes from the heart is truly complex..."
With that thought in mind, he picked up his greatsword, a weapon forged from his courage, his belief in revenge, and other such convictions.
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