Chapter 717 - The Critical Step to Lighting the Divine Fire (1/2)

Chapter 717: The Critical Step to Lighting the Divine Fire

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

The next day, Link disappeared from everyone’s sight. Both the High Elf King on the Isle of Dawn and the Lord of Ferde had vanished without a trace.

The High Elves almost went crazy. How could they not have their king’s protection after losing the World Tree? They almost hysterically sent scouts all over the mainland to search for their king. They knew chances were slim, but they still had to do something.

Ferde was a bit better off, but some of the top-level Magicians were still unsettled because there was a terrifying rumor. It was rumored that a horrible god would soon descend upon Firuman and the lord sensed it, so he escaped.

As someone in Level-19, he definitely had the ability.

Right now, the only calm one was Eliard. He had a note from Link that had only one line. Look after Ferde. I’m searching for a true god that can defeat the Ruler of Light and Darkness.

Eliard didn’t know if Link could find a true god or what kind of sacrifices Link would have to make for the god to agree to fight. However, he believed that Link would succeed. Just as he led Ferde to glory, he would also help Firuman survive this catastrophe.

With Eliard there, Ferde was still well-managed. The regular civilians didn’t even know their lord was missing.

So where was Link?

He was right in Ferde. More specifically, he was on the border between Ferde and the Girvent Forest, walking down a small path in the forest. He didn’t use any power. He just walked with his physical body like the most common man on Firuman.

He himself didn’t know where he was going or why he wanted to do this.

He was just following the weak guidance in his heart and making each step. He didn’t think about who or what he would run into. He just walked forward naturally.

The waning moon had passed two days ago, and now the waxing moon had officially started. Two days ago, there was even a thunderstorm that was filled with vitality. The trees on either side of the forest path were covered in green now. When the breeze blew past, the air was chilly with the scent of petrichor. It made one feel comfortable and awake.

Scrape, scrape. Link stepped on the damp ground, feeling the steam due to the rising temperature. He felt vitality budding inside him too.

Strangely enough, Link felt the Natural Mana within him start flowing with an odd rhythm under this budding vitality. It felt like lava underground waiting for the right time to spew out.

Link couldn’t influence his Natural Mana. He just watched it quietly like a bystander, but he also comprehended something. Nature affects the heart while the heart affects power. It is the source. The form of power within me is connected to the natural environment too.

He continued walking.

Along the way, he also met some travelers, but they were all wearing regular clothes. They studied each other and then went on their own way.

As he walked further, dozens of paths converged. The road became wider, and there were more and more travelers. Around ten miles later, the path within the forest actually became lively. It seemed to be as flourishing as Creekwood Village way back when.

Around 20 miles later, Link reached the ruins of Creekwood. He discovered that it was still in ruins, but a new village was in the midst of being built too.

People on the path kept talking. Link stood beside a big tree and listened quietly.

“The Magicians of East Cove are so powerful. That night, I saw lightning crack above the village. When I went out in the morning, the zombies that had caused trouble everywhere were all gone. The robbers were driven away too. Look, those zombies are all burnt.”

“I heard that His Majesty allocated 10,000 gold coins to rebuild Creekwood. Just like I said, such a great place can’t just be left ruined.”

“Isn’t it because the Ferde lord is holding down the South? Otherwise, who would come here? Hey, look. See that female Magician? I heard she’s the Ferde lord’s student!”

“Oh, where? Wow, pretty. If only she could be my woman.”

“Shush! You want to die?”

Link looked over and saw Rylai.

The little girl from before was now a beautiful lady. She wore a white magic robe with silver designs and a silver belt at her waist. She held a white wand, and watery light glistened around her. She looked indescribably magical.

Level-6 before she’s even 18. Not bad. Link was very happy.

He didn’t stay for long. It was enough to know that Rylai was well-off. He had extreme power now, but he also had an enemy to match. Going to meet this little girl would hurt her.

I’ll just help her secretly. Link stepped back and raised a hand. He tapped in Rylai’s direction. A faint green ball flew out, quietly sinking into her body. It wouldn’t increase her power or help her understand spells. It was just a defense spell that seemed unimportant but was actually very powerful. If Rylai encountered an undefeatable enemy, a Level-19 shield would automatically be activated. Rylai would also be transmitted to Link’s side.

Rylai seemed to feel something. She looked in Link’s direction but only saw a stranger. (Changing his appearance was easy for Link.)

After that, Link put Rylai down in his heart. He continued down the forest path.

Around ten minutes later, he suddenly stopped because he saw a familiar woman in an icy blue dress. At first glance, she looked like a common beauty, but her features became more exquisite as one studied her. After a few seconds, one would have the urge to just drown in her beauty.

It was none other than Herrera, the Angel of Light. She also had Legendary power now, and Link hadn’t concealed his power, so she easily sensed his arrival.

“How come you’re here?”

“Because I wanted to come. My heart told me that if I came here, I’d see you.” Link smiled. He had a feeling that this was the right path to find closure.