Chapter 348: FINNEAS CURSE - DONE! (1/2)
”I treated you like a real friend. And this is how you repaid me? By cursing me to death?!” Eclipse shouted once again, tears kept falling from his eyes.
It was not the kind of 'pretty' crying that Luo Yan would do. Instead, it was messy, full of tears and snots. As if the one he was talking to really did harm him. In fact, he almost looked like some vengeful ghost. Well, at least, his truly doing his best to fulfill his master's order.
Luo Yan no longer looked at Eclipse so as not to get distracted. He just focused all his attention to Rhys. That way, the moment he showed a strong reaction, he would then put the talisman on him.
Just like expected, the moment Eclipse started acting, Rhys' eyes focused on him. Then when he started crying and acted hysterically, the elf's body twitched. Then to all their surprise, Rhys suddenly rushed forward towards where Eclipse was. But because of the barrier, he could not directly go to him. He could only tap the barrier helplessly.
”Fi… Fi… Finnea!”
Luo Yan smiled when he saw that. He quickly acted and used his skill [Shadow Walk]. He dived into his shadow and went inside the barrier. He knew it would be dangerous because of the dark magic floating around inside. But he didn't care. It's not like he would die in real life. The worst-case scenario would be him dying at the middle of the task. But before that happened, he would make sure to attach the black talisman he's holding on the elf's back.
Only the upper half of his body got out of the shadow. Because if he fully got out, then he would be a bigger target for the dark magic residue. As expected, the moment he appeared, the black smoke inside the barrier went crazy and attacked him. He though he heard Shen Ji Yun's voice calling his name. But he was too focused on what he was doing that he didn't pay too much attention to it.
He dodged the incoming black smoke and then quickly attached the talisman he was holding on Rhys' back. After successfully doing that, he immediately dived back into his shadow. When he jumped out, he was already back on the other side. Before he could celebrate his success, Shen Ji Yun suddenly appeared in front of him.
”Brother Ji Yun, did you see—”
”That was reckless, Yan Yan!” Shen Ji Yun said before Luo Yan could finish.
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When Eclipse suddenly transformed into Luo Yan, he was completely taken aback. Especially when the other suddenly burst into hysterical crying. He had no time to feel any sort of emotion upon seeing that when he caught the real Luo Yan suddenly disappearing. Before panic set in, he saw him appearing inside the barrier. His heart almost jumped to his throat when he saw that. Especially when that black smoke tried to attack Luo Yan.
And then, as quickly as the upper half of his body appeared inside the barrier, he disappeared again. What followed next was Shen Ji Yun telling him how reckless he was.
Luo Yan saw worry and a bit of anger on Shen Ji Yun's face. He was about to explain when he saw the transparent crystal ball on the other's hand started shining. At the same time, Eclipse also turned back into his original form and quickly jumped into Luo Yan's arms.
[Mashter, did you see it? Did I do a good job?] – Eclipse asked with his eyes shining brightly.
Luo Yan ruffled his fluffy head. [Yes, you were splendid.]
The little fox grinned and buried his face into Luo Yan's arms.
Luo Yan turned his gaze towards the crystal ball. Shen Ji Yun did so as well, temporarily putting off his talk with Luo Yan.
The light that shone in the crystal ball slowly gathered inside and then the light shot into a straight line towards the wall. Soon, a scene appeared. As if the crystal ball acted like some sort of projector showing some kind of movie.
On it, Rhys who looked much healthier was talking to a gentle looking young man. The latter was wearing a white robe that only priests from the Tower of Edia could wear.
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”That's Lars,” the High Priest suddenly spoke, confirming what Luo Yan have already guessed.
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”I- I really can't do it, Rhys. It's forbidden for any priests in the Tower to show outsider the Heart of Edia.” – Lars said, his face full of anxiousness.
”Lars, please. I need a special type of Mana for this spell to work. And only the Heart of Edia fulfills that qualification. You know how long I've been working on this spell. It's my life's work. Please, help me,” Rhys said in a voice full of pleading.
”Rhys, I—”
Rhys suddenly reached out to Lars' hands, holding it tight in his own hands. Then he kneeled down and put the other's knuckles on his forehead. ”Please, Lars. I'm begging you. If you don't help me, I'll die. I- I need to make this spell work. Please, Lars. Please…”
Lars looked at the trembling man in front of him. His face was still full of hesitation. Then he closed his eyes. When he opened them, they were now filled with determination. As if he had already made a decision.
”Okay.”
Rhys suddenly stood up and hugged Lars. ”Thank you, Lars. Thank you!”
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Lars appeared surprised. But then, after a while, a helpless smile appeared on his face. He returned the other's hug. A faint blush appearing on both of his cheeks.
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The scene then changed with Rhys guiding a female elf into a room. The female elf had long white hair flowing freely behind her back and a pair of green eyes dusted with gold. This elf was no doubt Finnea.
The room they walked in looked like a greenhouse because of all the plants inside. And then, on the center of it was a floating red crystal. It was shaped like an eight-pointed star. The red sheen it was giving off was very resplendent and captivating.
”Is this the crystal we need to take?” Finnea asked, looking at the red crystal with amazement.