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Chapter 426: Cardinal Lanchi's Psychological Counseling Appointments Increase
Chapter 426: Cardinal Lanchi's Psychological Counseling Appointments Increase
As the last wisp of black mist dissipated, the corridor on the minus fifth floor of Helrom Prison returned to its tranquil state.
The battle that had taken place seemed like a fleeting nightmare, and now, only Da'ai Poet stood alone in the spacious and quiet corridor, surrounded by the silent stone walls and the faint glow of the curse seal lamps.
He silently sensed the mark that he had just acquired.
After obtaining the three marks, his soul seemed to have undergone a certain degree of transformation.
It was somewhat similar to the side effects of human overuse of Demon Magic.
As for the Mark of Despair, it could be said to be the strongest of the three Great Demon Tribe marks that he had obtained so far.
It was almost useless for pure mages, but it would be highly effective for mages who liked to use summoned beasts.
His four epic summons, Da'ai Poet, Guangyao Meide, Mei Miao Yin Symbol, and Hegu Bing Lang, were all amplified by the Mark of Despair, although the magnitude was not significant. Still, the Mark of Despair only occupied a 1st-tier soul space, making it an extremely powerful mark.
Indeed, the Demon Tribe was a race where strength could be easily discerned; one glance at their marks could tell if a Great Demon was powerful or not.
From now on, there was one mark that he must never obtain.
With the Great Demon Trial coming to an end, Lanchi turned to look at Head Jailer Melissa, who lay on the ground, completely unconscious.
While casually chatting with the phantom Da'ai Poet, he had also used his ring to call for emergency services from Helrom Prison, thinking that they should arrive soon.
The base layer of Helrom Prison had a special emergency rescue department, with dedicated medical staff and healing professionals who could rush to any floor. However, they were not allowed to venture too deep into the dangerous areas of the prison, and beyond a certain safety distance, the prison authorities would not be responsible for any rescue operations.
The location where Lanchi and Head Jailer Melissa were standing was the deepest point that the Helrom Prison emergency services could reach.
"It's a good thing I stopped her here earlier. Otherwise, with Da'ai Poet's strength, it would have been impossible to bring her back."
Da'ai Poet sighed.
Without waiting for too long, hurried footsteps finally echoed from the corridor behind him, leading towards the entrance teleportation hall.
Turning around, he saw the Helrom emergency rescue team swiftly approaching, equipped with rescue gear.
After nodding courteously to Da'ai Poet, the medical rescue team members quickly attended to Head Jailer Melissa. With professional efficiency, they assessed her condition and carefully placed her on a stretcher.
According to their assessment, Head Jailer Melissa's vital signs were stable, and there was no immediate danger.
However, Head Jailer Melissa's current state was peculiar and somewhat difficult to behold.
Out of duty, the leading medical officer decided to inquire further of the black-haired, green-eyed young woman who had summoned them.
"We are deeply grateful for your timely rescue. May I ask if you know the specific circumstances that led to Head Jailer Melissa's condition?"
"I believe she has been under tremendous work pressure working on this minus fifth floor, and the psychological burden became too much for her to bear alone. Hence, she finally reached her breaking point."
Da'ai Poet replied with a gentle smile.
Of course, he would not divulge Head Jailer Melissa's privacy to others.
"I understand."
The medical captain nodded, stroking his chin.
Based on their observations, it seemed that Head Jailer Melissa, who was usually as pristine as a mountain flower, had indeed suffered some sort of mental trauma.
They never would have imagined that she had endured such immense suffering, coming dangerously close to an accident.
"Also, after she's healed, please let her know that if she wishes to seek psychological counseling, she can go to Redmond Hall at the Protoss Royal Magic Academy. Appointments are available from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Whether she wants to go or not is entirely up to her."
Da'ai Poet thought for a moment before speaking to the captain of the medical rescue team.
"No problem, we'll make sure to pass on your message," the captain replied. The medical team began preparing to leave, carefully pushing the stretcher with the female knight lying on it and making their way down the corridor.
Da'ai Poet stood quietly in place until their figures disappeared around the corner of the corridor.
He turned and continued toward the exit teleportation hall, his goal. At this point, the prison floor was simply a maze that was a little farther away.
...
Half an hour later.
In the center of the Negative Fifth Layer exit teleportation hall, four intern prison guards kept watch, their eyes occasionally scanning the maze outside the hall as they waited for their last companion.
Due to the influence of the Negative Fourth Layer teleportation gate, they had been separated and were now reuniting at the agreed-upon location.
The first to arrive at the Negative Fifth Layer exit teleportation hall was Antanas, a Great Demon tribe member who had transformed into a human. As a defense-type mage, the phantoms couldn't cause her much harm, and she had made her way to the exit by simply dodging them.
Hyberrian, on the other hand, was an expert at escaping, easily outpacing the phantoms.
They waited in the exit teleportation hall for a while until the two Grand Heaven Priests also arrived.
Da'ai Poet himself had the slowest speed and endurance among them, and his starting position seemed to be quite far as well.
"Are you worried about her?" Antanas leaned against the nearby wall, her posture relaxed as she was now a freed eighth-rank powerhouse.
She watched Hyberrian's expression, her tone carrying a hint of concern.
In her opinion, the bond between these two sisters was exceptionally strong; they were always thinking of each other when apart.
"I am a bit worried, but..." Hyberrian's words trailed off as her eyes continued to scan the corridors outside the hall, searching for the figure with black hair and green eyes.
Their voices echoed clearly in the quietness of the dimly lit hall.
Not long ago, Hyberrian had received a new notification on her bracelet. Due to the temporary injury of the Negative Fifth Layer head jailer, the internship prison guard assessment for this level had been adjusted. Intern prison guards could now proceed directly from the Negative Fifth Layer to the Negative Sixth Layer without completing the current level's assessment.
This sense of deja vu filled Hyberrian with fear—fear that Lanchi had encountered the head jailer, that they had disagreed and gotten into a fight, and that Lanchi had ended up hurting the head jailer badly.
Hyberrian didn't dare to speculate further, but her heart was filled with anxiety.
After a period of anxious waiting, a figure with black hair and green eyes finally appeared in the corridor outside the teleportation hall.
Da'ai Poet entered the teleportation hall at a steady pace, and when he spotted Hyberrian, the fatigue in his emerald eyes faded, replaced by a bright gleam, as if he had found a navigator to guide him through the maze.
"We can now see the list of prisoners on this floor."
He walked up to Hyberrian and said with a smile.
The others must have been waiting for him for quite some time.
Next, their goal in the Negative Fifth Layer of Helrom Prison was to find the second Great Demon tribe member being held here.
(End of Chapter)
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