Chapter 806: Spark of Hope
Chapter 806: Spark of Hope
The others were still in a state of bewilderment, unable to comprehend the significance of the Law Capital's future.
Living in the present, they didn't understand the impact their actions could have on the future, a concept that Lindsey was all too aware of. He knew that the future could be influenced by the present, and he considered the current situation a crucial historical turning point.
The others merely saw Lindsey's judgment as a desperate attempt to save face after his previous mistake, not realizing the gravity of the situation.
Only Lindsey and Nolan grasped the severity of the matter. Especially Lindsey, who, with his knowledge of future history, understood the critical nature of the present moment.
"...Absolutely not! We can't let him succeed!"
Before the others could react, Lindsey activated the Freedom Seal, transforming into a soaring eagle and taking to the skies. He was determined to fly over the mountains and return to the village.
At the same time, he opened his task list.
With the Feathered Serpent's demise, the Storm God Annihilation Battle task was now marked as complete, and he immediately claimed his reward.
[Instrument: Storm's Breath]
[+10 Charisma. Obtain Sky and Sea Performance, Storm, and Stormy Musician.]
Sky and Sea Performance: Increases the user's performance level by one.
Storm: When played, this instrument transforms the power of music into a real-life storm, complete with thunder and lightning.
Stormy Musician: While playing this instrument, strong winds and rain will have no effect on the performer.
[In the midst of a millennium storm, the boundaries between sky and sea blur, and a giant net of lightning and wind is woven, eventually forming a violin imbued with the power of the storm.]
[A unique instrument of high value.]
"..."
"An instrument? A weapon?"
Lindsey's master-level violin performance skill was displayed on his attribute panel. It was his highest-level skill at the moment.
To level up another skill, he would need an astronomical amount of experience, enough to drain all of Lindsey's reserves.
With the new equipment's effect, Lindsey immediately put it to the test.
[Violin Performance (Master) (Heartless Performer)] → [Violin Performance (Instinct) (Cold Notes)]
[Cold Notes: Your performance is flawless and filled with a chilling power that freezes the heart.]
It was not the time for Lindsey to test his new ability with a melody.
He noted his newfound capability and continued to inspect the attributes of the other reward item.
[Enchanted Cloth: Sleep Wind]
[A cloth imbued with enchantment power. Rubbing it on a weapon removes all damage attributes for 12 hours.
Usage Interval: Once every 3 hours.
Enchantment Effect: Forces the target into a deep sleep upon hit, lasting for half an hour or until awakened by an attack.]
"Another enchantment."
"And this effect... Is it a control skill?"
The half-hour sleep control was powerful, despite the possibility of interruption.
"Lindsey, wait."
As Lindsey soared into the sky, contemplating how these new items would change his future battles, he heard a voice from behind.
Without turning, he recognized Nolan's voice, urging him to stay.
But when he turned, he saw the Law Manipulator's right hand on his shoulder.
Nolan pulled him back.
Lindsey, who had just taken flight, was now back on the ground, the distance between them reduced.
Unlike before, Nolan's once cheerful smile was gone.
Before Lindsey could ask, the renowned ranger turned his gaze towards Beyond the World.
The four of them:
"I know you all have your own ideas. But trust me, now is not the time to prove who is right or wrong, or even to voice your own thoughts. Now! Immediately! Right away! Take us back!"
Tao Feng was stunned by Nolan's attitude and immediately nodded.
The Life Scholar's subordinates behind her saw the command and clenched their fists, tearing a rift in the air with force:
"Open!"
Crack!
A twisted spatial rift appeared before everyone's eyes.
The space between the mountain and the outside world was connected.
Through this spatial rift, they also saw the village of Ben.
A few hours ago, they had just set out, and the village was still peaceful and serene. Now, it was thoroughly covered by the fire of corrupt life force.
The entire village was filled with countless pus and fleshy tentacles, and the power of essence covered it, burning with the fire of terrifying techniques.
Everything within the group's sight.
Was devoured and torn apart by the terrifying power of Corrupting Poison, like a bizarre city from the Cthulhu myth.
But hope did not disappear.
In the village, the original villagers did not die.
Because amidst the burning of the corrupt life force, in the very center of the village, the light of faith transformed into an unwavering barrier, blocking the surrounding corrupt forces.
"..."
Lindsey: "Arona?"
Ben: "Damn!"
Different people shouted different things.
This scene not only confirmed Lindsey's correctness but also explained what the Deviator had done.
The entire village was maintained by the protection of the fifth-stage believers.
Arona herself could not have stopped the attack of the seventh-stage Deviator.
The reason for this scene.
Was the weakening of the Deviator's power.
He had lost the powerful essence of the seventh stage and could only barely demonstrate the strength of the sixth stage.
To deceive the awakened ones who had entered the mountain to hunt the Feathered Serpent.
The Deviator used his flesh technique to split off a weaker version of himself, but one with sixth-stage strength. He quietly left the mountain range and launched an attack on the village in the Law Capital.
Preparing to snuff out this symbol of future hope on the wasteland.
His more powerful nature, his seventh-stage strength, remained behind, delaying the awakened ones hunting the Feathered Serpent.
He even used himself as bait, using the death of a sufficiently powerful self to deceive the minds of the hunters.
At this moment, the facts were laid bare, and different people made different choices.
The instant they crossed the spatial rift, the Righteous One locked onto the Deviator attacking the village, his will faster than a sword, his terrifying aura enveloping the other like a mountain.
While Lindsey rushed towards the land protected by the light of faith.
This ray of faith did not reject companions. After Lindsey entered, she saw Arona's figure.
It was the technique of the believers, transforming life, soul, technique... into a guardian, protecting the people, a young girl.
This was also the reason she could briefly resist a sixth-stage powerhouse.
As for the result...
The damage from the ray of faith directly affected Arona.
The blind girl was now burned by the corrupt force, barely breathing, but still maintaining a sacred prayer posture, kneeling amidst the crowd, like a broken statue symbolizing hope.
"..."
Lindsey immediately rushed forward.
The invitation of departure and the blind girl's refusal also surfaced in her mind at this moment:
"Arona..."
(End of Chapter)
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