Chapter 515 - 461 : Healing (2/2)
Arthur wore Zodiak's black robe and held an ominous staff then banged it on the ground, causing more than fifty skeletal dogs and birds to appear. This shocked Vyncent, who was about to question Arthur only to see this.
After ordering the new summons to scout the area, Arthur turned to face Vyncent and Lissandra then raised his hand, releasing a blinding light which enveloped the weakly frail woman. This nourishing light got rid of the bruises in her limbs and gave her the necessary energy to move properly again, basically, it rejuvenated her.
Though Life energy isn't able to satiate thirst and hunger, it still able to slightly alleviate them.
”We'll rest until Lucy. You should eat in the meantime.”
The bearded youngster nodded his head and used the ring Arthur handed to him to retrieve some fruits and lots of roasted meat. The mere sight of such 'delicacies' made the dazed Lissandra salivate. Like a ghost, she snatched the meat out of Vyncent's hand and started gobbling it like a hungry wolf.
Arthur raised a Dark Barrier around the four of them, then swiftly created a concealing formation which made them undetectable. He used Lost Magic to create a few seats and a comfortable bed for Lucy then joined Vyncent and Lissandra.
”I believe we need to talk.”
Unlike in the past, Arthur's tone lacked any hostility or coldness when talking to either Lissandra or Vyncent. They saved him and he was grateful, it was as simple as that. Whatever happened in the past shall remain so.
Currently, their situation demanded that they joined hands, furthermore, Vyncent and Lissandra are more knowledgeable than him about Riarravar. It's true that he lived here a long time with his brothers but, after being invaded by the alien forces, the terrain of Riarravar would continuously and randomly shift so reaching their destination would prove harder than just blindly heading East.
”Yes *munch* we do.”
While fully enjoying a large piece of meat, Vyncent nodded his head, his mouth dirtied by the food. Were it not for the shiny armor he was wearing, he would have looked like a miserable homeless. His beard was thick and long, his eyes lacking any light, as if they lost their innocence, and his golden hair reaching his shoulders.
”I would also like to talk with you.”
A domineering voice rang inside Arthur's ears, causing him to abruptly stand up, startling the eating Vyncent.
”What's wrong? Did you detect nearby enemies?”
The young man became alert as he comically stood up and glanced around, still munching the food and tightly grasping the hot piece of meat.
Seeing that Vyncent didn't hear the voice, Arthur grew confused and uneasy. Due to the nature of this world, his Sixth Sense could only stretch for 400m, however, even without it, he could guess the identity of the person behind that voice.
In one of the empty eye-sockets of the host he was possessing, there appeared a green and eerie flickering flame. It creepily danced around in that big eye-sockets, seemingly searching for something.
”What do you want? I already refused to play your game.”
”Are you sure? Once your reach your desired destination, my offer will no longer be available.”
”I am sure.”
Arthur could hear a sigh followed by an unnoticeable tremor which affected the whole world.
”Well, you still have time so do think over, thoroughly, if you please. After all, in this boorish place, there's nothing better than a small game… a game, if won, will grant you a lifetime of benefits and rewards. Trust me, you won't regret playing.”
Arthur snickered and retorted: ”What if I lose the game?”
The creature chuckled and replied: ”I can guarantee that none of your humble companions will be affected. Plus, you'll also retain your life.”