Chapter 265: Different Standpoints
Chapter 265: Different Standpoints
"Mr. Lindsey, I was also pulled into that dark world just now, and the raging winds swept me here for some reason."
"As you know, I'm not very good at fighting, so I've been hiding inside."
The Seer explained as he hurriedly ran towards Lindsey.
His Awakener physique allowed him to not be out of breath, but upon seeing his companion, Oma's eyes lit up with genuine excitement.
"No, that's not what I'm asking."
Lindsey shook his head slightly after hearing Oma's explanation and pointed to the glacier behind him.
This was the place where the Seer had emerged.
It was a natural crack in the glacier, wide enough for a person to move around inside.
Lindsey opened his map and discovered that this crack extended to an extremely deep location.
The depth even exceeded his map's detection range!
This was illogical.
Earlier, when they tried to leave, the glacier's surface was already terrifyingly frozen after just a little digging.
But now, Oma had somehow managed to walk out from inside!
"You hid inside the glacier, and you weren't attacked by that terrifying freezing aura?"
Oma's expression was subtle.
He spread his hands as if to offer an explanation but then abandoned his guess, simply describing his experience:
"Mr. Lindsey, I truly wasn't attacked."
"The glacier is still very cold, but it... doesn't seem to have that aggressive nature anymore."
"Oh?"
Lindsey's eyebrows rose.
He walked to the edge of the glacier, changed his magic pattern to Frost Engraving, and lightly touched the outer side of his fingertip to the ice block.
[Material: Ice Block]
[Ancient Frost containing freezing aura, not naturally formed.]
[Can be used in beverages to make ice drinks, but its value is only slightly better than nothing during summer.]
Indeed, the information on the glacier's product was consistent with what Oma had said.
This time, the product information on the glacier did not mention the influence of Dragon Beast Essence, and the result was obvious:
"The Dragon Beast has removed the ability it placed on the glacier?"
At the same time, Platinum Palace also stepped forward and voiced his speculation:
"Battling an enemy of the same stage has left it with no spare capacity to maintain this restraint, so it can only release its hold."
"..."
Platinum Palace's tone was excited at this moment, but Lindsey's brows were tightly knit.
The Mediator's speculation and the Seer's actual experience did align with what was happening, but Lindsey felt that something was amiss.
Platinum Palace noticed Lindsey's furrowed brows and deep contemplation.
He understood Lindsey's inner turmoil and his concern for the girl who was still missing.
But the Mediator was eager:
"Mr. Lindsey! This is the best opportunity right now!"
"As you said, if these two Stage Seven beings end their battle..."
"We may never have another chance to escape safely!"
From Platinum Palace's perspective, this thought was entirely reasonable.
From having no escape route to a once-in-a-lifetime chance to flee.
Considering his own responsibility of bringing the news back to the Forest Courtyard.
This Mediator had no reason to stubbornly clash with these dangerous Revivers.
However, Lindsey's standpoint was different.
Facing Platinum Palace's almost pleading gaze, he shook his head lightly and firmly refused:
"Mr. Platinum Palace, Hong is still here, and I must find her."
As Lindsey spoke, another unwavering thought also came to mind—I must kill the Dragon Beast!
"..."
Platinum Palace witnessed all of this, unsure of how to persuade him for a moment.
As a Mediator, he almost immediately dismissed Lindsey's decision as a pipe dream.
But facing a madman who wanted to kill a Seventh Stage Dragon Beast, and at the same time, Lindsey, his lifesaver.
He could only grit his teeth and say:
"My duty compels me to bring the news from here back."
Lindsey smiled faintly:
"Of course, everyone has their own path to follow."
"You will return, and I will walk the path I must take."
His words landed.
Lindsey directly crafted two iron picks on the workbench, then manipulated the Essence to convert them into resources. He handed the freshly made tools to his companion in front of him:
"After this, I won't be able to help you anymore."
"Take these two picks, they have the kind of excavation ability you've seen before, and should come in handy."
"Mr. Lindsey..."
Platinum Palace didn't take the pickaxe.
His actions and expression were a bit flustered.
Both sides had worked together for a while, though not too long, but they had indeed faced life and death together.
At this moment, Lindsey intended to go deep into the battlefield alone, but he was leaving this place of battle.
Even with his own reasons, the sense of betrayal still surfaced, making Platinum Palace feel uneasy.
Under this inner conflict.
The Mediator even had the impulse to stay here and face the crisis with Lindsey!
At this moment, it was Lindsey who took the initiative to shove the pickaxe into the other's hand:
"Alright, take it."
"I hope we can both fulfill the responsibilities we shoulder."
Platinum Palace could see Lindsey's thoughts, and this was a sincere blessing from him, not a resentful farewell.
The Mediator took the pickaxe and nodded firmly:
"Mr. Lindsey, I'm not a Messenger, nor a storytelling poet. But in the name of Star Horn City, I assure you that I will inform every world I step into in the future of your deeds!"
Lindsey smiled and replied:
"In that case, I'll thank you in advance."
This place was already a hazardous situation.
Both of them knew they shouldn't linger here any longer.
After bidding farewell, Platinum Palace clenched the brand-new pickaxe in his hand and turned to leave.
But at this moment, he noticed something very subtle—Oma didn't leave with him!
This Seer, although she took the pickaxe, stood by Lindsey's side!
"Oma?"
The Mediator was surprised.
And looking at Platinum Palace, who turned back, Oma said:
"Mr. Platinum Palace, one person is enough to deliver the message."
"Mr. Lindsey still needs to rescue his companion here, and this definitely requires my help."
Platinum Palace never expected things to turn out like this:
"Oma, you..."
He observed Oma with his mind-reading technique.
The Seer's heart and mind were in agreement; she truly wanted to help Lindsey find Hong, who was currently missing.
Platinum Palace was momentarily speechless. Usually articulate, he didn't even know how to begin.
At this moment, Oma continued:
"Platinum Palace, our companions can't die here in vain."
"Even if there's only the slightest chance, I must try it with Mr. Lindsey!"
"..."
Platinum Palace looked at Lindsey, then at Oma's determined expression.
He opened his mouth.
But no words came out.
Due to their positions, Platinum Palace happened to see the Frozen City behind him.
The life-and-death crisis from the Reviver's threat, as well as the previous life-and-death situations flashed through his mind.
The Mediator said nothing.
He turned and rushed into the Glacier Crack behind him, and his figure quickly disappeared without a trace.
(End of Chapter)
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