Arkz led the way, with Acting Grand Master Jean and a group of people following behind.
Although most of this group were just onlookers.
As the farm developed, the open space within it became scarcer, with various farmlands and buildings occupying most of the farm's area.
But fortunately, the farm was originally large enough.
Even now, there was still quite a bit of remaining space inside the farm.
And the training ground previously built for Ellin's training was still retained in the farm, making it a very suitable place to test the power of the elemental weapon.
"How do I use it? Do I just put it on?"
Acting Grand Master Jean held the shield ring, turned her head to look at Arkz, and asked in a gentle tone.
"Yes, just put it on. The size might be a bit unsuitable, please don't mind. Just press the button on the ring to activate the shield ring."
Arkz patiently introduced it to Acting Grand Master Jean and the others. Everyone present was young and not stupid, so they naturally learned very quickly.
"It doesn't matter if the size is a bit big."
Acting Grand Master Jean expressed understanding. After all, the thickness of people's fingers varies, which is understandable.
She took the shield ring handed over by Arkz and placed it on her index finger.
"The size is just right!"
Under the sunlight, the ring worn on Acting Grand Master Jean's slender, fair finger looked beautiful and dreamlike.
Acting Grand Master Jean looked at the ring on her hand and couldn't help but blush slightly.
Noticing this scene, Lisa covered her mouth and teased:
"Oh my, Jean, why are you blushing?"
"Could it be that you're shy after putting on the ring Junior Schoolmate Arkz gave you?"
"Come, let me see!"
Acting Grand Master Jean gave Lisa a charming white glance, which was a stark contrast to the usually serious Acting Grand Master Jean, and this glance was particularly captivating.
In her expression, it seemed as if she was exchanging affectionate glances.
Fortunately, only Lisa saw this scene.
"Mr. Arkz, is it by pressing this gem-like button on the ring directly?"
"That's right."
Under Arkz's guidance, Jean activated the shield ring.
Instantly.
Light shot out from the shield ring.
A spherical Geo Element shield glowing with yellow light enveloped Acting Grand Master Jean.
The shield was yellow and transparent, not affecting the Vision of the person inside.
Acting Grand Master Jean inside the shield curiously looked at the shield in front of her.
Lisa led the others forward curiously to examine the shield from the outside, and Diluc also quietly followed.
"This shield looks a lot like Noelle's Geo Element shield!"
Lisa extended her fair finger and poked the shield, causing a ripple to spread across the shield's surface.
The shield looked as fragile as glass, but it was actually full of toughness and had astonishing defensive capabilities.
Noelle, standing nearby, hid her hands behind her back, shyly swayed her gentle body, and explained with her head tilted:
"Mr. Arkz's shield ring did indeed draw inspiration from the form of my Geo Element shield."
Arkz nodded and said:
"That's right, Noelle helped me a great deal."
"Thanks to Noelle's help, I was able to complete the research and development of the shield ring."
"Acting Grand Master Jean, you must credit Noelle for this achievement."
Acting Grand Master Jean smiled and nodded, indicating that Noelle would receive the appropriate reward.
Hearing this, Noelle quickly waved her hands:
"No, I actually didn't help much..."
Hearing Noelle say that, Arkz persuaded her:
"Noelle, you shouldn't be so modest."
Diluc also chimed in at this moment, sneering:
"Merit must be rewarded. Aren't the Knights of Favonius the most dedicated to fairness?"
"Could it be that someone in the Knights of Favonius would usurp others' contributions?"
Hearing Diluc say this, Acting Grand Master Jean's expression became somewhat awkward.
When Diluc left the Knights of Favonius, Jean had just joined the Knights of Favonius as an ordinary knight.
Back then, as Diluc's senior within the Knights of Favonius, he had taken good care of her, and Jean always remembered that kindness.
Therefore, after becoming the Acting Grand Master, Jean had always intended to bring this senior back to the Knights of Favonius.
To this end, she had specifically investigated the reason why Diluc left the Knights of Favonius back then.
However.
After the investigation, Acting Grand Master Jean gave up the plan to bring Diluc back to the Knights of Favonius.
For Diluc's actions of constantly opposing the Knights of Favonius, as long as they weren't too excessive, Jean would choose to tolerate them.
After all.
The Knights of Favonius were indeed in the wrong regarding that incident.
"Senior Diluc, the Knights of Favonius is no longer the Knights of Favonius of the past."
"The Knights of Favonius will absolutely not tolerate the act of occupying someone else's merit!"
"If Senior discovers this kind of thing again, please come to my office to file a complaint. The door to the office of the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius is always open for you. Please supervise!"
Jean's expression was serious, her face filled with determination.
"Hmph!"
Diluc snorted coldly but stopped continuing to pick at the Knights of Favonius.
Seeing this, Arkz stepped in to smooth things over:
"We are here today not to discuss cooperation?"
"Come, Acting Grand Master Jean, try out the defense capability of this shield."
Saying that, Arkz took out a shield ring from his pocket, put it on, and activated the shield.
"Don't worry about hurting me, attack me with your full strength."
Acting Grand Master Jean nodded, did not take out the exclusive longsword at her waist, but instead took out an ordinary standard-issue longsword from her Vision space.
She held the Sword and looked at Arkz.
"Mr. Arkz, are you ready? I'm coming!"
"Bring it on!"
Acting Grand Master Jean took a deep breath, assumed a stance, and rushed towards Arkz, who had activated his shield.
Thump thump thump thump thump!
Acting Grand Master Jean advanced with imposing momentum, her steps leaving deep imprints on the ground.
Her powerful aura made people momentarily see a roaring male lion.
Seeing this scene, everyone's pupils constricted, and they quickly scattered to the sides, shielding Arkz, who had activated his shield, in front of them.
Seeing this, Arkz complained silently in his heart:
"Wait, you guys trust me too much!"
"Also, Diluc, why did you hide too? Shouldn't you be helping me block her right now?"
Looking at Acting Grand Master Jean charging towards him as if she was about to cleave him in half with one Sword strike, Arkz quickly tried to recall if he had ever provoked Acting Grand Master Jean!
After thinking for a long time, Arkz still couldn't recall anything.
Seeing Acting Grand Master Jean's murderous look, Arkz quickly shouted:
"Acting Grand Master Jean, hold back your strength!"
"This shield isn't as strong as you think."
Due to his confidence in Acting Grand Master Jean's strength and his own, Arkz wasn't actually very panicked; he just wanted to tease them.
Stomp stomp stomp stomp!
Clang!!!
The expected powerful downward strike did not materialize.
Jean's swordsmanship had already reached the realm of effortless execution.
The Sword strike looked powerful and heavy, but it did not shatter the shield.
Acting Grand Master Jean's face showed a look of pleasant surprise, and she smiled:
"It actually blocked it. My attack just now used the standard force level for assessing ordinary knights."
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