Chapter 166 (2/2)

After a while, she was suddenly struck with an idea, “That’s it!”

It would be difficult for her to deliver the blueprints herself, but she could use Eliard’s help! Eliard was Link’s best friend. If she left the academy together with Eliard, Link would have to think twice before attacking her as Eliard’s safety would be compromised. Furthermore, she could also use Eliard as a hostage when the time came.

Elena then formulated a detailed plan before she put away the scrolls into her robe. She then left her room and headed towards the elemental pool on the second floor.

She should not be disturbing Eliard as he was experimenting with his new spell. However, time was short. Elena pinched her thighs with full force and a sharp pain shot through her body, causing her eyes to be full of tears.

She then activated the runes on the door. When the runes lit up, she feebly said, “Eliard, can you come out for a moment?”

Within ten seconds, the door to the elemental pool opened. Eliard walked out with wet hair and ice residue on his hands. There were also many tears in his magic robe. He looked completely disheveled.

He must have forcefully interrupted his experiment at the most crucial moment.

Elena felt a tinge of guilt upon seeing Eliard’s pale face, but suppressed her emotions almost immediately.

Eliard on the other hand, didn’t think much about the incident. The moment he saw the pained expression on his lover’s face, he gently asked, “Elena, what happened?”

Elena clutched her abdomen with her hands and beads of cold sweat could be seen on her forehead. She spoke with a pale face, “My stomach hurts and I have no idea why. The recovery potions didn’t help as well…”

“How did this happen! I’ll take you to the church in River Cove Town now!” Eliard scooped Elena off her feet and briskly walked towards the Mage Tower entrance.

Magic could accomplish almost anything in the World of Firuman. However, healing was something that magic had limitations in. Priests were the only ones who could cure serious injuries or illnesses. Hence, a Magician would still have to consult a priest if they fell sick.

As the East Cove Higher Magic Academy did not have priests, they would have to go to River Cove Town, which was exactly what Elena wanted.

Eliard ran all the way to the stables with Elena in his hands. By the time he reached, he was already sweating and panting.

Eliard immediately paid the coachman a whopping ten gold coins and shouted, “To River Cove Town, double up!”

With the monetary incentive, the coachman’s actions were also unusually swift. He led the horses out of the stable, hooked them onto the carriage and with a resounding whip, the carriage sped out of the academy.

In the carriage, Eliard held Elena’s hand with one hand while gently rubbing her stomach with another. He whispered, “Why did this happen. Was it because of last night…?”

“Don’t say that.” Elena’s pale cheeks suddenly flushed with a tinge of shyness.

Eliard felt extremely guilty and reprimanded himself in his heart. His expression also grew gentler by the minute. At that moment, he felt that this woman meant more to him than the world, even more than magic, which he loved so dearly.

He could not explain the phenomenon as well.

In the beginning, Eliard did not feel much affection for Elena, merely noticing that she was an understanding and kind girl. However, as they spent more time with one another, he gradually grew accustomed to her companionship. He then started developing feelings for Elena. There were times when he would feel jealous when he saw her chatting and joking with other male apprentices.

When she inadvertently showed her seductive expressions, there would be a huge desire to make her his own. He still remembered the feelings of bliss when they shared their first kiss. He also remembered the ecstasy he felt when they were connected for the first time.

Now, he was already inseparable from her. If she was met with an unfortunate accident someday, Eliard had no idea how he was going to take it.

The carriage quickly sped through the gate and onto the King’s Lane.

The East Cove Higher Magic Academy’s carriages had four windows, each of them made from clear crystals. One would have a clear view of their surroundings even when sitting in the carriage.

Less than half a minute later, Elena saw a familiar figure riding towards the carriage on a Wind Fenrir.

The figure seemed to have noticed the magic aura in the carriage as well. He gradually slowed down his speed and turned his Wind Fenrir sideways to block the entire King’s Lane, preventing the carriage from moving any further.

The coachman was horrified and immediately stopped the carriage.

Elena then narrowed her eyes ever so slightly. She knew that this was the most crucial moment.