Chapter 886: The Returner
Chapter 886: The Returner
"Could it be a Righteous One again?"
In the face of adversity, the unwavering determination that comes to mind for Lindsey is, naturally, that of a Righteous One.
Especially since this is the Earth Plane of the City of Law.
If the Rampaging Warrior above wanted some entertainment, it would make sense to have a lower-stage Righteous One here.
However, the immediate concern is not this.
Seeing the pitiful state of the slaves in the prison, Lindsey opened his bag, took out his alchemical apparatus, and crafted a batch of simple healing potions and calming elixirs to soothe the mind.
After finishing this task, he arranged the potions neatly.
Only then did he draw his Sword of Extinction and proceeded down the tunnel.
Swish—Bang!
With each step Lindsey took.
The sword flashed, instantly severing the corresponding cell door locks.
Some slaves, either wailing in extreme agony or with clouded minds, showed no reaction to this scene. But a portion of those who still had their wits about them realized the change in their circumstances.
As Lindsey freed them, he said, "Be careful. I'm opening the prison doors first."
"After you come out, don't move around randomly. Stay nearby. If there are any in good condition, go ahead and get some potions from the front to administer to yourselves and your companions. The longer bottles contain healing potions for physical injuries, and the ones with a hint of blue are for calming the mind."
Lately...
A deep male voice resonated in the background.
Lindsey activated his Music Box, playing a tune.
"Counting Stars"—Clears a negative status, increases Willpower, and boosts Courage.
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The women in the prison glanced at each other.
At first, when Lindsey began, they were hesitant, afraid to move, thinking this might be a new trick by the mountain bandits to torment them.
But as they witnessed Lindsey slicing through the prison doors, and with the music's encouragement.
After a while, confirming no other bandits were lurking nearby, they started whispering to each other: "Is he here to... save us?"
"Let's go and see."
"Since it's come to this, let's give it a try."
The slaves pushed open the prison doors, one after another, and stepped out.
They approached the pile of potions Lindsey had left, and then glanced at his retreating figure, still heading deeper into the tunnel.
"I'll try it first!"
A woman with an injured arm, already showing signs of infection, was the first to give in to her impatience.
She walked up, took a long bottle, uncorked it, and gulped down the potion.
"Hmm—Cough, cough, cough!"
"Ugh..."
The woman drank too hastily and then clutched her arm, sitting on the ground.
The other slaves thought they had fallen into another trap.
But when they saw the rapid healing of the woman's arm, the truth became evident.
"It's real..."
"Are we... going to be saved?"
Excitement and anxiety filled their hearts.
As they took the potions according to their needs, their physical wounds healed swiftly, and their minds, on the brink of collapse, became significantly more stable.
Among them, the calmest, and even two of them, stood up on their own.
"Let's go and check the tunnel entrance."
The two women approached the tunnel's entrance.
They cautiously peered out, only to see the bandit Lindsey had just snapped the neck of, lying on the ground.
"Are those the bandits... they're really dead!"
The sight of the dead bandits spoke louder than any words.
As the news spread, the imprisoned slaves quickly formed a simple organization, following in Lindsey's footsteps and rescuing other innocent captives.
Meanwhile, Lindsey continued to hold his longsword and ventured deeper into the cave.
While rescuing others, he also drew closer to the unwavering voice he had heard earlier.
But at that moment, Lindsey sensed something amiss.
He couldn't detect the presence of Essence Skills.
In other words, this young woman, who was enduring hardship and comforting other slaves, was not an Awakened being but an ordinary person!
"..."
"Even though being a Righteous Executor isn't the best path, it's a bit of a pity that such a will hasn't awakened to the Essence yet."
Finally, in the third-to-last cell of the prison, Lindsey saw the owner of the voice.
The person appeared to be quite young, but unlike the beautiful maidens he had encountered on his adventures, her long black hair was dry and disheveled due to the torment she had endured, and her body bore the marks of whippings and abuse. Only her brown eyes shone with determination in the dimly lit prison.
The young woman had also heard the commotion outside.
When Lindsey reached her cell and severed the rock cage, she looked at him with a gaze that was both sorrowful and resolute.
"Thank you, sir, for your help. We... You're not a Righteous One or a Law Guardian?"
Creak—
Instead of answering immediately, Lindsey opened the main gate of the prison.
"Let's talk later; first, let's tend to your wounds."
"I've left some potions at the entrance. Let's heal the injuries that can be healed, and then I'll rescue the prisoners."
The young woman nodded in agreement.
Without wasting any words, she supported the severely injured slave from her cell and headed outside.
Lindsey quickly freed all the slaves.
As he turned back to look at the young woman's departing figure, a glimmer of light appeared in his eyes.
"Is this... a clue?"
Demonstrating extraordinary willpower in adversity, it wasn't surprising to Lindsey that such a person would possess a clue. He headed back to the cave entrance, analyzing the information from the clue.
【Blessed One - A human blessed with immense power, capable of altering their physical appearance and possessing an infinite lifespan.】
"Huh?"
At that moment, Lindsey looked at the injured slave being supported by the young woman, and his perception shifted.
The clue was straightforward in its meaning.
This was different from the concept of Awakened beings extending their lifespan through the Essence.
In the slave prison of Camp Mountain, an actual immortal stood before him! In certain fantasy stories, this would be the ultimate goal, sought after by countless adventurers throughout their lives.
As Lindsey marveled at this revelation, he felt a change within his own Essence.
"At a time like this..."
Lindsey's gaze shifted to his attribute panel.
The result matched his speculation.
Upon recognizing the young woman's identity, a new task appeared on his list.
【Returner】
【A human with an infinite lifespan, who, upon embarking on a path of escape, discovers that the place they initially set out from is their true destination. Thus, they embark on a long and arduous journey.
A great adventurer will aid the fated person in returning to their homeland, rectifying mistakes that should never have been made.】
【Task Reward: Stone Crown.】
(End of Chapter)
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