Chapter 739: Random Teleportation
Chapter 739: Random Teleportation
The raging flames brought by the Dragonbeast dissipated in the air.
As night fell, the temperature that should have enveloped the night was restored across the sky. Only the floating islands pieced together as a defensive line remained unmoved, maintaining their defensive stance.
At the edge of the floating island where Silver City resided.
Just a few minutes ago, the warriors clad in Righteous Path Techniques had prepared for battle.
They were the first to discover the situation ahead and witness the Dragonbeast's descent.
Mustering their courage, they approached the edge of the island and peered downward.
The massive body of the Dragonbeast, engulfed in a rain of fire, was falling, gradually shrinking in the people's field of view.
"Dragonbeast... Dragonbeast..."
"Is it... is it falling?"
"It's dead!"
The warriors looked at each other, none daring to make a decision at this moment.
But within a few minutes.
The Righteous Path Techniques on their bodies began to fade, and the Dragonbeast's body below, along with the falling fire, disappeared beyond their line of sight. Only the island controlled by the Organizer's Technique remained in a defensive posture, with high walls erected in place.
"..."
Silence filled the air.
Whether people wanted it or not, the formidable seventh-stage enemy had perished.
The dark and silent sky served as the most compelling evidence.
"..."
Inside Silver City, various cries and shouts echoed.
After the disaster, some searched for their companions and family members, while others yelled in anger at the ruins left by the impact.
This scene lasted for about a moment.
Under the shroud of the dark sky, the floating island that had been standing in the east began to disperse, returning to its original trajectory and continuing to circle the city like star trails.
In the very center of Silver City, right above the tower spire that had been incinerated by the Dragonbeast's breath.
Suddenly, a rift tore through the spatial surface.
Just as it had been during the surprise attack on Lindsey, Leaf Haiya's figure emerged from within.
"Flame, Essence, Seventh Stage..."
The seventh-stage Organizer's gaze swept around.
This was her city, under her complete control. Even though the Dragonbeast had failed to land on the island, Leaf Haiya could deduce the enemy's identity from the traces left on the floating island.
Then, the Organizer's authoritative voice resounded throughout the city:
"This is that beast!"
"Where is it now? Why did it leave on its own?"
Leaf Haiya knew that her subordinates couldn't stop the Dragonbeast's attack, but she hadn't expected the enemy to be dead already.
The Organizer descended from the air, stepping directly onto the ground, and the guards in the castle rushed forward to greet her:
"Ma'am, the Dragonbeast is attacking!"
"But a moment ago, two unknown Awakened individuals suddenly appeared and repelled it. One of them was very special, a Righteous Path follower!"
"A Righteous Path follower?" Leaf Haiya's eyebrows shot up. As she pondered, she extended her perception again, and with it came dire news, "Lindsey? Flame Devourer, where is Lindsey? I can't sense him!"
The Awakened individual before Leaf Haiya shook his head:
"Ma'am, the attack of the Dragonbeast in the center of the castle."
"The scene was chaotic at the time, and we tried to account for everyone afterward, but we couldn't find any trace of Young Master Lindsey."
"..."
Leaf Haiya fell silent.
The maiden-like Organizer stood in place, silent for a long time.
...
On the other side.
Lindsey felt like he had been stuffed into a tumble dryer.
[Random Teleportation Potion] poured into his mouth, this thing fizzed like soda, then exploded in his body, filling every corner, and then disappeared without a trace.
At the same time, the spatial singularity beside Lindsey was connected in a way that defied description.
He himself was caught in an endless cycle of spinning, squeezing, and twisting.
Stuffed into the gaps of space, he was pulled and twisted from one side, only to be squeezed out into another location.
Lindsey's right hand, which had been tightly holding Alice's palm, remained clasped.
He never let go, but the changes in space itself caused their hands to separate.
Bang!
As Lindsey broke free from this state, his consciousness returned to clarity.
He found himself sitting on the ground, feeling the coldness beneath him.
"Alice?"
Lindsey called out, but he didn't receive a response from his companion.
The Random Teleportation Potion, as described, had indeed sent him to a safe location. However, holding hands during the teleportation couldn't prevent the randomness of their landing spots.
"..."
"As expected."
Lindsey let out a bitter laugh, but quickly regained his composure.
Although they were now separated, the Random Teleportation Potion guaranteed their safety upon landing. Alice's situation should be more or less the same.
Meanwhile, Lindsey and Alice shared the same destination: the City of Law.
Even though they were apart, they were still traveling the same path.
As long as they kept moving forward on this road, there would come a time when they would reunite with their separated companion.
"Besides, I have plenty of options now."
Lindsey tilted his head and directly opened his friends list.
Lindsey: "Hey, Alice? Are you there? Are you still alive?"
Alice: "I'm alive."
Lindsey: "Don't use that playful language I taught you at a time like this!"
Alice: "But you said last time that it's a cool internet phrase."
Lindsey: "Anyway, where are you now?"
Alice: "Underground. Or rather, in the center of a floating island. I need to get out to explore the specific conditions here."
Lindsey: "Is it dangerous?"
Alice: "Dangerous? The sword you gave me is by my side. Lindsey, how's the situation on your end?"
Lindsey: "I'm in a thick fog, and the environment here..."
Lindsey's attention shifted away from the chat box as he surveyed his surroundings carefully, examining the details.
Beneath his feet was a slightly damp patch of mud, and all around him, a dense fog enveloped the area. The air was particularly viscous, like diluted rice porridge. Lindsey focused on his breathing and could even sense some substance entering his body with each inhale.
"..."
Poisonous fog? Miasma? Lindsey's adventurer's caution prompted him to hold his breath as he explored.
But then, the clue provided by the Puzzle Solver made his expression go blank.
"Nourishing Fog—A highly nutritious thick mist. By simply breathing in this fog, life forms can obtain the necessary nutrients for survival."
Lindsey released his palm and tried to take a deep breath.
"Ugh—"
Indeed, he felt full, and even the essence of life within him seemed slightly more active than usual.
Lindsey: "Don't even mention danger here. If an ordinary person were to find this place and not encounter any natural disasters or man-made calamities, they could live comfortably for a lifetime!"
Alice: "I'm glad you're okay. ... Thanks for lending me a hand, Lindsey."
Lindsey: "That's what companions are for. Let's first figure out our current locations and try to meet up on the way, or we can meet again in the City of Law."
Alice: "Agreed."
Both sides of the chat window stood up and ended the communication.
(End of Chapter)
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