Chapter 297 Part2 (2/2)
”Your horse is ok too. You really are amazing to have escaped with your horse intact.”
”You see, I have an escape skill. I received it from G.o.d's garden.”
”At this point, I have no idea how many skills you actually have.”
Was it because she had been so terrified and was released from that fear? Prince had momentarily let go of her stubbornness and was genuinely in awe of him. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo just smiled beamingly. If he was honest with her, she would faint.
For a while, he continued to chat with them, and now that everyone was safe and sound, he said.
”Then let's split up now.”
”...”
”Mm...”
It seemed obvious. They had coincidentally met Prince at the training facility, and now that they had somehow escaped that same facility, there was no reason for them to stay together anymore. However, Prince looked somewhat anxious at his sudden declaration.
”But that guy...”
”He shouldn't be able to follow us anymore, even if he's an Archmage who specializes in spatial magic. And if he does come for us, we wouldn't be able to beat him, even if we were together.”
”L-Let's join up with Lloyd's group first. You're at our level now, so if we all travel together, then we have nothing to fear...”
”It wouldn't be beneficial for our growth if too many heroes banded together. It's unfortunate, but we should work together next time, Senior. There'll definitely be a day when we work together again. Like when we face one of the 12 generals.”
”Ugh...”
Prince looked as though she never wanted them to part. Well, he could definitely understand why she felt that way. They had barely come out of a situation where they could've died at any time, so anyone would feel that way.
However, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo didn't have the time to babysit a kid forever. Therefore, he should just flat out refuse and send her away.
”Oh right. A life debt. You said you would collect on my life debt!”
”I'll collect on it later. If we meet again later.”
”Tch!”
In the end, Prince realized that she wouldn't be able to convince Lee s.h.i.+n Woo, pouted, and stepped back. She dried her tears and blew her nose on the handkerchief.
”So you're saying you won't let me be a part of your group. It makes me feel cheap, so I'm going. I'm not going to play with you guys anymore.”
”Brat.”
”Let's meet again someday, Senior. I hope you stay safe till then.”
”...Hmph. Make sure you don't die to idiots! And you too. Next time my magic will be much greater than yours!”
It seemed as though Prince was really p.i.s.sed, as she stomped the ground as she left the dungeon. Even until the end, she was cute. Once they could no longer see her, Jin kicked Lee s.h.i.+n Woo with his front legs. It was quite the serious. .h.i.t.
”Hey, what's wrong!?”
”It just p.i.s.sed me off seeing you flirt with a girl at such a crucial time.”
”Wait, what? What did I do...!?”
”I agree with Jin.”
”Like I said, what did I do?”
Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was punished by Kratia and Jin for teasing Prince too much. He waited for them to calm down, then explained to Kratia how exactly they had survived.
In exchange for becoming a skeleton, he told her that he was able to revive himself a few times, and Kratia accepted it. She had forgotten because Bone Reinforcement was such a cheat skill, but being an undead was truly a huge penalty.
”It's an ability that I can't comprehend...”
”But I think I understand it a little better now.”
”Hmm?”
Lee s.h.i.+n Woo recollected the walking disaster, the Archmage Feotane Von Seldin. Of course, the Archmage's overwhelming magic, his ability to control s.p.a.ce, or his ability to freeze s.p.a.ce left a lasting impression on him, but there was something he had paid special attention to...
'A Lich's ability to extract their life force and store it in a safe place. Perhaps...'
Perhaps Invisible Heart was similar?
If it was, then he could understand how Invisible Heart fundamentally worked. However, that power was still beyond Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's grasp, but he was certain that that power was deeply linked with him.
It was as if Feotane Von Seldin's body and container were connected by a powerful magic string!
'My priority should be to not die and keep increasing the maximum limit of Invisible Heart.'
Not only did he not understand how a Lich resurrected itself, but he also didn't know much about the Invisible Heart either. There was a chance that these skills weren't even closely related at all, but even if they were, he had no guarantee that he would be able to use the skill as he wished.
But if he were to compare himself now with when he first started and couldn't do anything, his current situation was much better. Humanity's strength is being able to push themselves again and again, so long as their path is clear.
”Would I be able to help you?”
”I'd really appreciate it if you did. Now's not the time though.”
Lee s.h.i.+n Woo patted Kratia's shoulder, who spoke with limpid eyes. For some reason, he felt as though they had gotten even closer and he could trust her even more now.
Perhaps she was thankful that he'd used one of his lives to save her. To be honest, he'd increased the maximum level of Invisible Heart a few times now, so he still had more than 100 lives left!
”Then, shall we return to our base?”
”Ok. If we're going to be doing anything, then I'd like to rest a little first.”
Originally, he hadn't planned on accompanying Kratia anymore, but he decided to return to his base with her. Even if he acted otherwise, they had faced off against one of the 12 generals who happened to be level 8, so they were all extremely tired.
They needed to rest, if for no other reason than to get to their next destination. Because he had used Invisible Heart, he only needed 10 more stats to get to level 7, so he would level up in a safe location and then act.
”Ah, and I also have to fix the artifact too.”
”The artifact? ...You didn't... Kyaa!”
Kratia hugged Lee s.h.i.+n Woo excitedly, but Jin kicked her with his hind legs and sent her flying. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo saw the two snarling at each other, and had no idea whether they had become friends or had become sworn enemies.
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