Chapter 154 (1/2)
Chapter 154: Powerful and Wealthy
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The harrowing battle lasted merely four seconds and ended with Link’s complete triumph.
The Dark Elf Magician was not dead or even injured. The Flaming Hand spell was carefully controlled such that it only destroyed his spell, but dealt no harm to his body.
However, Parsons had lost all energy to resist. He cowered within the giant palm of flames, revealing only his head. He closed his eyes awaiting his final judgement.
On the ground, Assassin Hedel held his broken leg in pain. His voice had become hoarse from his screaming. He had also become extremely weak due to the loss of blood. He whimpered helplessly while he lay on the bed of cold snow.
Link thought for a moment and came up with a solution to deal with the two Dark Elves.
They must die. However, it was not time yet. He needed to get some information out of them before he would end their lives.
He snapped his fingers lightly and released a Glass Orb spell towards Hedel. The glass orb positioned itself right beside Hedel’s ears before exploding. The shockwaves from the explosion entered Hedel’s brain without any obstruction, causing him to faint almost immediately.
Link then ordered a servant, “Remove all his clothes and equipment. Shave his hair and bandage his wounds. Don’t let him die just yet.”
Link did not shave his head merely to insult him. It was due to the Assassin’s common habit of storing their triumph card in the most unexpected areas, including their hair. This was what made Assassins dangerous even if they were nursing a broken leg.
The servants all looked at each other in fear. They were merely ordinary people who had not seen a Dark Elf in their lives. Furthermore, they just witnessed this Assassin take the life of countless soldiers and servants in the castle. None of them had the courage to approach the injured Assassin.
“I’ll do it!” Clyde spoke. He was a Warrior and knew exactly what Link was thinking.
He stepped forward and removed Hedel’s body armor. He then picked up Hedel’s dagger from the ground and skillfully shaved his head with a few clean strokes. After making sure that there were no hidden weapons, he then began to bandage his wounds.
A Level-5 Assassin who was well versed in Battle Aura possessed a strong vitality. After the initial treatment of his wounds, his breathing stabilized and he was out of danger.
Clyde then used a rope to bound Hedel tightly, making sure that he could not even budge before looking at Link. He asked, “Brother, what should we do next?”
His brother had shown outstanding battle prowess. If a family simply wanted to survive, unity was all they needed, However, if they wanted to make their name known throughout the continent, a powerful individual would be required.
Link was such a person!
In the military, the strong were naturally given respect and power. Since Link had shown his overwhelming strength, Clyde’s attitude was completely different from before and he was not uncomfortable in showing it.
Link was no longer a “defiant kid just after learning a few magic spells”. In his heart, Link was now a genius, a calm and terrifying Magician that could bring prosperity to the Morani Family.
He would definitely follow him to the ends of the earth.
Link thought for a moment and threw a low-level recovery potion to Clyde. “There are still many tiny metal fragments in the Assassin’s body. Even though his condition has stabilized, it is only a temporary measure. Feed him the potion.”
Link had considered the benefits before taking this action. By leaving the Dark Elves alive, he would be able to obtain valuable information about the Pralync Kingdom. By keeping both of them alive, he could even validate their statements through comparison.
“No problem.” Clyde obediently opened Hedel’s mouth and fed him the recovery potion.
Link then turned his attention to the Magician now that Hedel’s issue was settled.
The Magician had completely given up. He simply stayed helplessly in the Flaming Hand and had a pained and fearful expression on his face.
Link immediately cast a Mana Lock spell on him.
This was a spell he learned from Herrera. It needed the complete cooperation of the target for it to be successful. It was an extremely strong spell and it was impossible to rely on one’s own willpower to break free of the restrictions. This was at least true for the Magicians he had seen up till now.
Link was not completely sure that the spell would succeed. He took a chance seeing that Parsons was currently dejected and filled with disbelief and fear. When Parsons realized that something was amiss, the shackles were already locked in place.
A Magician who lost his magic powers was nothing more than an ordinary human.
Link then released his Flaming Hand and Parsons fell onto the ground with a blank expression on his face. Link knew that he would offer no more resistance.
Link then stepped forward and released The Magician’s Hand, using it to remove the magic equipment from Parsons body piece by piece, starting from the staff to the defensive magic ring, the dimensional bracelet and the crystal headwear, leaving nothing behind.
When this was done, Parsons presented no threat even to the most defenseless of humans.
“Second brother, bring the two prisoners to the dungeon and lock them up. Remember to lock them up separately, do not allow them to interact with one another,” Link ordered.
“No problem.” Clyde obeyed and carried each prisoner in one hand before swiftly transporting them to the underground dungeon.
Only Wharton, Lilith, Molly, Trevor and a few trembling servants were left in the courtyard.
Wharton stared at Link with complicated feelings. He kept silent the whole time.
Link ignored him and turned his attention to the servant, “What are all of you doing! Bring the injured master to his room. Also, Trevor, summon the priest from the county.
“Yes.”
“Yes, third young master.”
“Will do.”
After a flurry of obedient replies, the servants hastily went to do what they were told, as though they were instantly unlocked from their previous shackles.