Chapter 636: The Gift of Fire
Chapter 636: The Gift of Fire
"Lord Lindsey?"
That night, before rest.
Levi's figure appeared outside Lindsey's tent.
Having saved the one he loved earlier that day, he naturally understood who to thank for this opportunity. After a moment of intimacy, he decided to pay a visit."
But as he pulled back the tent's hanging cloth, he heard a 'swish' and saw a longsword flying towards him, piercing the ground right before his eyes.
"Take this," Lindsey's voice rang out.
Levi looked up and saw that Lindsey was alone in the tent, his right hand still in the throwing motion.
Levi then turned his attention to the sword in front of him.
The embedded sword was of standard make, but its blade was cracked with irregular fissures, emitting an orange-red glow. Unlike the cyclic bursts of the Lava Surge Sword, this one seemed to have molten lava directly seeping through the cracks.
"This...?" Levi hesitated.
Lindsey smiled and raised his hand, "You are my first Tier Five Awakener. Regardless of the circumstances, a gift is in order."
Weapon: Radiant Inferno Sword
A high-grade weapon forged from a meteorite, imbued with intense fire energy, causing constant burning effects. During combat, when infused with Essence, the weapon erupts with a flash and gains the [Smelt] attribute. [Smelt: A trait that melts and destroys enemy weapons with high heat.]
A high-grade weapon made from a meteorite, it is of considerable value.
This weapon had been replaced by Lindsey's current choice.
While meteorite weapons have desirable effects, the terrifying capabilities of the Lava Surge Sword far surpass them.
As for these discarded weapons, Lindsey wishes to distribute them as special equipment to a select few.
Meanwhile, Levi picked up the Radiant Inferno Sword.
With a simple infusion of Essence, the sword burst into a bright glow, surrounded by scorching flames.
For a weak fire Deviator, this was undoubtedly a powerful weapon!
Feeling the power in his hands, Levi hesitated, unsure if he should accept such a reward, "Lord Lindsey..."
Before Levi could finish, Lindsey waved his hand, interrupting, "Take it. What I say you should have, you shall have."
Lindsey's aura as a Lord became palpable.
Levi's expression froze, and he straightened his posture, accepting the weapon in submission.
Only then did he approach and began explaining his new Awakened Techniques to Lindsey, "Lord Lindsey, I did indeed advance to Tier Five today."
"But it's different from what I've heard. I thought that after advancing, my techniques would manipulate sound, affecting people's minds and creating realistic illusions. But now, it seems to be developing on a more subtle level."
"I gained control over the minute..." Levi struggled to find the right words.
Like most on the Wildlands, his techniques had some inheritance, but that was the extent of his knowledge. The system of knowledge became increasingly chaotic after the initial stages.
Today's advancement far exceeded his understanding.
Recalling the day's experience and drawing from his knowledge, Lindsey offered a word, "Vibrations."
Levi nodded eagerly, his voice filled with excitement, "Yes, you're right! Vibrations!"
"Your techniques manifest as sound manipulation in the lower tiers, but as you use them, you must have gained some insights.
"Lindsey reached out and pointed to his throat, "The essence of sound is vibration."
"The vocal cords cause vibrations in the air, and these vibrations reach others' ears, forming the sounds we hear."
"In my opinion, compared to creating illusions, your ability has clearly taken a more correct direction."
"You see, most changes in the world are related to the word 'motion'. You should continue to develop in this aspect, and you will undoubtedly achieve unimaginable greatness in the future!"
Levi was completely taken aback by the advice he received from Lindsey.
He instinctively sensed that the other party's words were accurate, but when it came to the specifics of future development, the young man was at a loss.
"But how can I further improve this skill?"
This time, Lindsey did not respond with absolute certainty.
"Since it's about vibration, you can try to make it more subtle or more grand. Of course, my suggestion is just one opinion. You should also try to understand and control this skill, and if you have better ideas, you can put them into practice."
Levi nodded thoughtfully, deep in contemplation.
Lindsey waited a few seconds before interrupting his reverie, "Did you come here specifically for something else?"
Levi realized what he meant.
The young man lowered his head slightly, feeling embarrassed, and spoke a name, "Faelini."
Lindsey naturally guessed who it was, "The girl from today?"
Levi continued, "Yes, Faelini has also been infected by the Corrupting Venom."
"Logically, she could receive treatment here, but this is the front line—if possible, I'd like to send her to the Forest Capital."
Lindsey laughed and agreed immediately, "Of course, no problem. You're my Legion Commander, and this treatment is well-deserved."
"Rest assured, I'll arrange for her to return tomorrow morning."
One's efforts should be rewarded.
As a commander and a fighter on the front line, there's no doubt that such 'treatment' is warranted.
Hearing Lindsey's response, Levi held the newly acquired Blazing Inferno Sword and knelt on one knee, "Lindsey, I can never repay this debt."
Levi was so overwhelmed with gratitude that he couldn't find the words to express himself.
At this moment, if he could clearly see the affection meter, Lindsey would be certain that the young man's loyalty had reached its peak.
Lindsey spent some time seeing Levi off.
He then tidied up his belongings and prepared to sleep.
Just then, the task bar, which had been dormant for a long time, began to display new text.
[Two-Front War]
[In the midst of great deeds, there are always evil-doers who bring trouble. A noble Lord leads a great force on an expedition against evil. But in the rear, those with ill intentions stir.]
[Defeat the enemy's plot!]
[Task Rewards: Swift Shoes, Abundant Attribute Skill Experience.]
At that moment, Lindsey was wide awake.
The task description itself was a stark reminder.
He immediately opened the Strategic Map and looked towards the far south.
With careful searching, he discovered a striking scene.
On the route from the Dunes back to the Banyan Forest.
Several red dots departed from the direction of the Green Marsh, moving in a straight line northeast.
"..."
"It has finally come."
Lindsey sighed, as he had expected.
Just as he had feared before his expedition, the people of the Green Marsh had finally made their move.
Their target was the rapidly developing Banyan Forest!
(End of Chapter)
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