Chapter 15 Two Peoples Raid (1/2)

”Me?”

Lize's eyes widened in disbelief; even Matt, who was standing beside her, was also surprised.

Everyone in Dragon Soul Continent knew that the Cleric was a job similar to pharmacists, doctors, and nurses. They were basically a supporting class and their job was to bandage wounds, heal injuries, cast protective shields, and remove poison-like effects. As for fighting in the front line? That kind of thing was unheard of!

”That's right.”

Rhode nodded his head. When he entered this place, it seemed that he had once again turned into that guild leader who commanded his team to conquer a dungeon.

”You must listen to my command. It does not require a particularly complex skill, but you need to be more responsive and aware of the surroundings. When you have familiarized yourself with it, it won't be difficult anymore... How many times can you use 'Holy Radiance'?”

Although he had already guessed her level, when he was healed by her, it was still better for him to confirm it just to be sure.

”I am an Outer Circle 7th Layer Cleric. As for Holy Radiance... I can only use it once a day, and it lasts for a day...if my Soul Power consumption is not too much.”

Non-combat casters' classification was different from the combat type. Besides the level, they also differed in the Soul Power level such as Outer Circle, Middle Circle, and Inner Circle. The Outer Circle had a total of ten layers, Middle Circle had 7 Layers, and Inner Circle had 3 Layers. This was because casters believed that their Soul Power came from the depths of their own soul. In general, from their point of view, the soul was an existence of three mutually reinforcing circles, the deeper the caster could understand their own soul, the more powerful they would be. And since Lize's strength had reached the Outer Circle 7th Layer, it meant that she was about to break into the Middle Circle.

It was very rare for level 6 Cleric to reach Middle Circle. So Rhode was even more confident of his choice after confirming her ability.

”Alright. Remember, from now on, you don't have to use Healing Light on me no matter how injured I am. Pay more attention to Mr. Matt. Give him a barrier if there is any danger… do you understand?”

”... I understand, Mr. Rhode.”

Though she did not understand some words Rhode used, she still understood what he meant, so she nodded.

”Mr. Matt, how long will our food supplies last?”

”About three to four days.”

While holding the travel bag, the fat merchant thought for a while then answered with a saddened face.

”But if we save up more food...”

”It is a good chance for you to lose weight now.”

If Rhode had said it while laughing, Matt might have thought that he was just joking, but Rhode's expression was very calm; it did not look like he was joking. This made him fall into a dilemma. He held onto the travel bag, intending to say something. However, Rhode had already turned around to face Lize and commanded her:

”Cast Holy Radiance now and show me.”

”Ok.”

Lize slightly nodded, then she stretched out her hand and closed her eyes.

Soon, a soft light slowly emerged from her palm and spread in all directions. It was unclear if it was an illusion, but the fat merchant found that the light somehow caused the fog to retreat and vanish slowly.

Then, he rubbed his eyes in disbelief and saw that the fog around them had really disappeared. Previously, they could only see a vague shadow of some of the ruins, but now, they could clearly see the nearby incomplete walls and houses. This made them feel slightly more relieved. After all, having a clear line of sight was always better.

”I'll be the vanguard. Lize, you follow behind me, and Mr. Matt, you'll be the last one. Don't walk too far from us — and no matter what happens, do not act alone.”

The ruins were eerily silent.