Chapter 473 - Destiny Cannot Be Defied (1/2)

Chapter 473: Destiny Cannot Be Defied

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Waterfall cave

Skinorse read the contents of the letter.

“Master, I cannot control the demon in my heart… The will to kill is eating away at my soul. A sinister existence is tempting me. She also planted a plague in Gladstone… Ah, I must control myself… no, no, that’s too hard. I don’t know what I may do. I just want to kill right now. I want to kill everyone… I need power… ah, I can’t control myself anymore!”

Both the letter’s content and handwriting were messy. There would be pauses occasionally too. One could feel the writer’s conflicted thoughts. Skinorse read softly; the content made everyone in the cave quiet down.

When he finished, the cave was silent. The only sounds came from Priest Moya. She was treating Annie’s wounds. Her expression was still calm, and her movements were steady. She didn’t seem affected at all.

After a long while, Kanorse said, “I saw General massacre Garrason Town with my own eyes. Many innocent civilians were killed just for interacting with victims of the plague. There were more than 30,000 people in the town. Less than 800 survived. If Gladstone really had the plague, I’m afraid…”

Gladstone City had a population of more than 100,000. The army had gone once the plague erupted. With the general’s current state, there must have been an unprecedented massacre.

“I’m afraid Master Link might be the only one to stop Duke Abel,” Morrigan said. “We must bring this letter to him.”

“Who’ll do it?” Skinorse asked.

As soon as he spoke, everyone looked at him, including Priest Moya.

“Your Battle Aura is now at Level-8,” Morrigan said. “You’re best at sneaking around, and you’re fast. You aren’t hurt either. You are the most suitable.”

“By myself?” Skinorse wasn’t confident. Nagas had stopped Kanorse earlier. This meant that they knew about the letter’s existence.

He knew first-hand how terrifying the Nagas were. If he ran into them on the way, he would basically be dead meat.

At that time, Moya pulled all wooden shards from Annie’s back. She took out a thin silver needle and threaded it to start stitching up Annie’s wound. While threading carefully, she said, “Princess Annie and Kanorse’s injuries are very grave. This is a juncture. Especially Kanorse, I can feel that his energy has changed. When he recovers, he might level up to the Legendary state, but this requires rest. He shouldn’t exert too much energy for the next month.”

Morrigan shrugged. “I’ll only hold you back. My magic is needed to keep this cave hidden as well.”

Skinorse made a face and scratched his head. “I shouldn’t have looked at the letter. Now I’ve dug a ditch for myself.”

If he knew this would happen, he would’ve minded his own business instead of saving them.

Kanorse looked apologetic. “Should I go with you?”

Skinorse sighed, shaking his head. “It’s fine. You’re so injured, you’ll kill me.”

He put the letter away and said to everyone in the cave, “Alright, I’m going now. This will be very dangerous. If you have any lifesaving things, please give me some.”

Moya tossed over a bottle. “This is a highly effective potion, equal to a Level-7 healing spell. Use it when needed.”

Morrigan tossed him a ring. “Apparition Ring. This is what keeps me alive. You know how to use it, right?”

“I know; I’ve wanted this ring for a long time. Thanks.”

Kanorse thought for a while. He didn’t have anything and could only shrug. “Sorry.”

Skinorse wasn’t surprised at this. Kanorse was a pure Warrior and only knew how to fight head on. He wasn’t from a high-class family either. The only good thing on him was the sword that Link had made for him.

If he had any lifesaving things, he wouldn’t get beaten by the Nagas so badly.

“It’s alright. These things and Princess Annie’s crossbow should be enough.” Skinorse put everything away and said, “Time is tight, so I’ll go now. Moya, if anything happens, don’t cry for me. Just pray, and I’ll go to heaven happily.”

“Psh!” Moya rolled her eyes and went back to the treatment, ignoring him.

Skinorse chuckled. He turned to look at the waterfall and took a deep breath. Then he said to Morrigan, “Give me a waterproof shield.”