booktalesy Chapter 21 All of this is for you
Chapter 21 All of this is for you
As the [Holy Healing] spell was completed, the tome in Elena's hand emitted a dazzling holy light interwoven with gold and silver.
This warm, holy light, as if it were alive, slowly descended upon Kevin's festering, blackened wound.
The moment the holy light touched the poison in the wound, it emitted a sizzling, burning sound.
Visibly, the black toxic gas that had invaded the blood vessels seemed to have encountered its natural enemy, turning into wisps of black smoke and being evaporated completely.
Immediately afterwards, the holy light transformed into countless tiny specks of light, merging into Kevin's torn muscles and skin.
The deep wound, which exposes the bone, begins to slowly move, grow, and heal.
In less than half a minute, Kevin's horrific wound had mostly healed, leaving only the surface skin and flesh.
"The Holy Healing Technique truly lives up to its name."
Luo Mu witnessed this scene and couldn't help but be amazed.
He also seems to have made some new discoveries.
On the surface, light elemental magic appears to be for detoxification and healing, but judging from the interaction between the two, it seems more like a neutralization than a dispelling effect.
Moreover, the element of light seems to completely counteract the terrible toxins on the monsters.
Luo Mu stroked his chin: "Then why can't fire and wind magic dispel poison?"
"Could it be... that the magical power within the monster is actually some kind of element that opposes the element of light? Like... a dark element virus?"
This is a very interesting discovery.
If the power of Warcraft is indeed a system of opposing codes, then deciphering the code of "Warcraft Dark Element" might allow us to develop all types of spells.
Luo Mu secretly noted this thought down in his mind.
...
Kevin saw that his injuries had mostly healed, and although he had not fully recovered his strength, he was able to stand up with difficulty.
Elena said with concern, "My Holy Healing spell can only do this much. If you want a full recovery, I'm afraid Master Cassius will have to cast the spell himself. You'd better..."
However, Kevin's face turned ashen. He didn't even glance at the people around him. With his head down, he turned and left the city wall without saying a word.
Elena watched Kevin's retreating figure and said apologetically to Rom:
"Rom, I'm sorry... Kevin is a rather proud person, and tonight's events have been a huge blow to him."
Luo Mu smiled faintly and waved his hand: "That's none of my business. I have no interest in him."
Jack, standing to the side, couldn't help but gloat and mock:
"Haha! You were so cocky and made such a big boast just now, but now you've made a fool of yourself and can't back down. Of course, you can only run away with your tail between your legs like a stray dog! You idiot! You're acting like a child who hasn't grown up!"
Rom gave Jack a sidelong glance.
What the hell is he laughing at? Does he think he was so clever back in Blackrock Town a few days ago?
At this moment, the guard captain ran over, excitedly reporting to the commander:
"Lady Elena! There are no signs of any strange beasts moving around below the city walls for the time being! We have taken stock of the battlefield and found that eight strange beasts have been burned to death below."
"All the magic crystals have been retrieved and, according to the rules, are offered to the Mage!"
As he spoke, the captain respectfully handed a small cloth bag to Elena.
Elena took the bag and opened it immediately.
It's clear that the crystals inside are all low-level magic crystals, the kind that only first-tier beasts possess.
"Were only first-tier beasts burned to death?"
It seems that the spell just now had limited power. To deal with tough monsters of the second tier or higher, a more precise attack with a high concentration of fireballs is still needed.
AOE and single-target attacks each have their advantages and disadvantages.
...
Elena looked at the magic crystal in the bag, then at Rom's tattered cloak.
After a moment's hesitation, he handed the bag to Rom:
"Please accept this, Rom. You deserve it."
Seeing this, the captain of the guard hesitated and reminded her, "Lady Elena, according to the rules, all the magic crystals obtained by Silver Town in the defense battle must be handed over to Master Cassius."
"Wouldn't it be against the rules to send it out like this? What if the Grand Master comes back and blames us..."
Elena shook her head: "I will communicate with the teacher myself."
This time, Mage Rom came from afar to save Silver Town; what are these magic crystals compared to that?
Seeing that Elena would take the blame and he wouldn't have to bear the responsibility himself, the captain nodded repeatedly.
"You're right, sir. This is what Master Romwell deserves!"
Jack stared wide-eyed at the bulging cloth bag.
Luo Mu didn't stand on ceremony, reached out and took the cloth bag, then stuffed it directly into his pocket.
Elena turned her head, looking at the black smoke still rising from the burning forest outside the city walls, and the swirling snowflakes, and sighed:
"Although we repelled the monsters' attack tonight, those disturbed monsters will definitely come back before the heavy snow stops."
"Rom, Jack, thank you both. There are guest rooms in the mage's attic; you should go back and rest. I need to continue leading my men to guard this place."
Although Elena said that, she stood still after she finished speaking.
She kept her head down, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her robe, showing no intention of leaving.
Rom looked up and saw that Elena was clearly standing at the entrance to the stairs leading down the city wall, blocking the way completely.
Luo Mu was a seasoned veteran who had seen it all, so he could easily see through the young girl's thoughts.
A slight smile played on his lips as he teased, "How about I stay and keep you company?"
Upon hearing this, Elena's eyes lit up instantly, and she tilted her head back, her fair face beaming with barely suppressed joy.
"Really?"
"Your little scheme is too easy to guess," Rom thought to himself with a chuckle. He also happened to have something to discuss with Elena.
When Jack saw this, he immediately felt like a third wheel.
Kevin is gone; now I'm just the clown left.
He shrank his neck and said tactfully, "Oh dear! It's so cold in this snow! I'll go back and rest first, you two can continue your chat!"
With that, Jack prepared to make his escape.
"return."
Romuel grabbed Jack's hood and yanked him back without hesitation.
"You, a second-tier mage, are going back to sleep? No way, you're staying too. You have to keep watch with me."
Jack: "..."
……
late at night.
The snow fell heavier and heavier, and the cold wind was biting.
Rom leaned against a stone pillar in the watchtower, looking at Elena.
The girl was very dedicated. She didn't have a chance to chat with Rom, but instead kept communicating with the guards in the wind and snow to set up the defense line and check on the wounded soldiers one by one.
After finally finishing her rounds of inspections and finding a moment of free time, Elena ran to the watchtower to take shelter from the snow.
The older guard handed her a few pieces of bread that had been toasted hard over the brazier, which she ate without any hesitation.
Aren't you going to eat?
Elena handed her one.
"Need not."
Looking at the bloodshot eyes in Elena's eyes and her fair fingers that were red from the cold, Rom couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
"It's truly remarkable that a young girl could work so hard to protect a group of civilians."
Luo Mu handed over a bag of warm water and said, "You've worked hard. The monsters shouldn't show up tonight; they're probably scared out of their wits by the fire wall."
Elena took the deerskin water bottle, took a sip, and shook her head:
"It's my responsibility to stay vigilant while Professor Cassius is away."
Rom actually planned to stay here and keep watch with Elena, hoping to find an opportunity to get closer to her and see if he could borrow her [Light Magic Book] to take a look and record a few light spells.
But Elena's current highly tense state is clearly inappropriate.
He glanced back at the town of Baiyin.
Apart from a few braziers on the city wall, the entire town was pitch black.
In this large town without magical heating, the temperature is much colder than in Blackrock Town at night.
"How about..."
Rom had an idea.
Now that we've identified the customer's needs, why not just make a sale?