Chapter 662: Magma Dip, Severed Inheritance (1/2)
”Hey, did you just increase the heat?”
”Nope.”
”I'm pretty sure you did.”
”I'm pretty sure I told you I didn't.”
”Did you really not?”
”Yes, I didn't.”
”Are you lying?”
”Nope.”
”Hey! It's getting hotter though!? You're lying aren't you!?”
”God fucking damn it Ellen! You're holding me in your palms! If I did increase the fucking heat, then I would've incinerated your hand! Stop asking questions!!”
”Geez, you didn't have to curse. I was just asking.” Ellen pouted as she her shoulder slumped on her seat.
The small bird that Ellen held snorted in annoyance and didn't bother saying anything back. It just closed it's eyes and tried to calm itself down since if it doesn't, then it might just end up doing what Ellen was accusing of it.
Both of them are currently resting in a very peculiar place. This place is called the Vermillion Bird's Spring, in truth however it's the mouth of a huge volcano.
A scorching heat blanketed the whole place, bright orange magma flowed onto creeks and crevices, leaving only small platforms to stand up on. Anybody who came here will always get the impression that the heat was slowly increasing which is why it is no wonder why Ellen's reacting like this.
This place is extremely hot, not even those who practice Fire Laws are exempted from this hear, practitioners of Water/Ice Laws would suffer even more in place since they'd be recognized as an enemy.
Despite the horrible heat of this place, Ellen still ended up going. She just can't pass up the opportunity to do so. Like they always say; great opportunities lies within the depths of a great adversity. The Vermillion Bird's Spring is a very dangerous area, many people lost their lives exploring this place since ancient times but those who managed to survive experienced great boons that transformed their lives.
Currently, Ellen and her familiar - the small fire bird she's holding onto, were taking a dip on magma. Yes, these two are treating this place as a hot spring. Such a dangerous act will make a lot of people think that Ellen had lost her marbles but in reality, this is the correct way to do this.
The opportunity she's looking for, lies on the depths of this spring. Meaning that she'll eventually have to dive down anyways, so there's no difference on doing this now or later.
”...it's getting harder to concentrate.” Ellen said softly as he brows were pressed together while her eyes remained close.
”If you have the time and mental capacity to complain, use it to focus instead. You'll hurt yourself if you're not careful. This isn't normal magma.”
”Don't sound so ominous! You're making me nervous!” Ellen complained once more as she took a deep breath and tried to focus harder.
'I was just reminding you, tch.' The familiar inwardly complained but it focused as well.
Even without Ellen vocally complaining, the small fire bird could feel the tiny maws anxiety gnawing at her heart. It didn't want to break Ellen's focus and concentration since it's really challenging to maintain it at this state.
It had to be known that Ellen didn't erect any protective film of energy on her body. She used her delicate naked body to confront the magma directly despite knowing that it's not a normal one.
What they're doing isn't simple. The process wasn't flashy, it didn't even have any signs of occurring but it's definitely happening. Ellen's currently devouring the Heat Essence of the Magma to increase the temperature of her own flames while also pushing her naked physique to adjust to the heat of the surface magma.
The Vermillion Bird Faction gave her some known information about this place. One thing that she has to look out for is that the heat will increase the deeper she goes. It was certain that she will have to dive deep into this place and she has some stuff to save herself in case of emergency. Additionally, this place has some unfriendly locals that won't hesitate to attack her, therefore she needed to be on guard.
'I can't let this place defeat me!' Ellen strengthened her resolve, 'I need to become stronger, more stronger than I currently am! I can't allow Raven to always bear the burden! I can't be left behind!'
Ellen gritted her teeth as she recalled some unpleasant memories. In order to achieve their goal, she has to persevere.
'My current goal, is to reach the core of this place and increase the potency of my bloodline! Failure is not an option!'
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