463 Stunning the Elves (2/2)
Like moths drawn to the flame, thousands of rats quickly vaporized in the blazing flames, transforming into scattering black ashes like the brethren that went ahead in the short instance before it!
Shortly after, the outburst of flames gathered towards a single point and formed a firewall in front of Leon.
He pushed the wall of flames forward, and the rats immediately retreated as quickly as they could, withdrawing from the area and exiting the Great Forest in a great hurry like they were being chased by the grim reaper from the gates of hell!
Squeak! Squeak!
The rats' numerous cries could be heard.
The mountain of rat carcasses was incinerated into black ashes all the same when it contacted the scorching flames.
Leon cleared out the trash and cleansed the area of the rat filth that littered the place.
Shortly after, Leon hollered at the dumfounded elves, ”Hurry up and erect another wall to seal off this area from the outside!”
The elven warriors immediately snapped out of their stupor and quickly rushed forward to construct another vine wall as ordered by Leon.
Up in the trees, Princess Thessalia saw her warriors taking orders from a human, but she was too stunned to admonish them on this point.
Fire was undoubtedly the most effective method in dealing with the rats. Even so, Leon had resolved their immediate problem so effortlessly—or so she thought.
Leon's energy reserve was not limitless.
Incinerating so many rats did not drain much of his power. Even so, it was not like he could use it ceaselessly to wipe out the entire rat tide.
At most, he can be used to scare the rats away or control their movements.
”So, this is the power of a Fire-type Awakener? The flames of a Fire-type Awakener are so much more destructive than ordinary flames!” Princess Thessalia commented with awe.
The person's powerful flames had left her dumbstruck.
Sometime later, Leon dispelled the flame wall and hopped back inside the Great Forest, landing on top of the new vine wall.
”I shall leave this place back into your capable hands to guard.” Leon patted the shoulders of two elven warriors as he was passing.
The two elven guards were surprised for a moment before they thumped their chests with their fists proudly, ”Yes, sir! Thank you for your assistance!”
Shortly after, two figures dashed over.
Aria landed on Leon's left side, while Faelyn on the right. They both checked his body for injuries before quickly becoming astounded.
”Why did you act so recklessly? Did you how scared I was—how can there be no injuries?” Princess Faelyn shortly exclaimed, seeing shredded clothes but no visible wounds on Leon's body.
Her strong concerns caused Leon and Aria to glance at her curiously. She quickly blushed with embarrassment under their gazes and immediately let go of Leon's arm.
”D-don't misunderstand! I was looking for wounds to heal. I'm a Wood-type Awakener after all!” Faelyn explained with a red face.
”Wasn't asking.”
Leon grinned.