Chapter 157: Thirsting Blood’s Darkness
Bursting out of the narrow gateway did not mean a successful escape.
Phew—
A wave of heat surged from behind, and Zane was drenched in sweat, transforming back into the Swift Shadow Wolf.
“Damn intruders!!!! Don’t think you can escape!” Zardana’s thunderous voice boomed from behind.
What the hell! Aren’t you going to care about your minions? They’re all in disarray!
Seeing the enemy running further away, the boss was filled with extreme anger.
Elemental energy gathered in his hand, and in an instant, the fiery energy was hurled forward!
“Be careful!” Treika shouted urgently, resolutely positioning herself behind Zane, pressing her longbow down towards the ground!
Snaps!
“Light Prism Shield!” Several dazzling white rays expanded outward from the bow, forming a pure white shield of light.
Boom—Boom—
The fiery impact crashed against the Light Prism Shield, flames surged through the cracks, striking the Light Elf in the chest.
-2413
-1500
-1500
…
The explosive damage had been greatly reduced, but the burn still hurt a lot.
Taking advantage of this force, Treika retreated.
“Are you okay!?” Zane asked anxiously.
“I’m fine, just a minor injury,” the elf waved her hand, indicating not to worry.
“…Are you serious? The fire is still burning!” Zane gaped, noticing the Light Elf’s health was continuously decreasing.
-1500
-1500
Down to 96%, her health was around 300,000, though substantial, NPCs were not like players; once dead, it was game over!
“I’m okay, um…”
95%
“He can’t hurt me…” With a splutter, a mouthful of blood was coughed up, and the Light Elf was down to 92% health!
This fiery burning is too severe!
However, as if she had been waiting for something, Treika showed a relieved expression and gently placed her hand on the wound.
Holy Light Infusion!
Whoosh—
White light flashed, the warm glow dissipated some of the heat, and the burning time was nearly over.
+30,000
A 30,000 healing immediately restored her health back to full.
Zane seemed to have an egg stuck in his mouth; he stared at the little bun on Treika’s chest, muttering, “This doesn’t fit the setting!”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Nothing… nothing. By the way, since you can heal, why didn’t you do it earlier?” Zane asked while running, using Starry’s body.
“The fire from this big guy is rather special, it can’t be dispelled with ordinary methods. So I had to wait for the fire to burn out naturally. Moreover, the consumption of Holy Light Infusion is large, and I need to let it exert its maximum effect.”
…Conserving mana? This is a common strategy among players, but it’s unimaginable for a born-and-bred NPC.
Who can withstand the pain of burning flames! This elf is rather stubborn in certain aspects; it’s hard to decide whether to call it a strength or a flaw.
After nearly 5 more minutes of running.
The boss’s voice was no longer heard, and even the stifling heat felt better.
“Ha… did we escape?”
She didn’t respond but closed her eyes, seriously sensing the elemental fluctuations in the air.
Then, she opened her sparkling watery eyes, “Hmm, he didn’t come after us.”
Upon hearing this, Zane finally sighed in relief. Fighting in that environment had been unbearable, like being placed in a cauldron.
Suddenly, a piece of red stone at their feet trembled unnaturally.
What’s this?
Zane transformed back to his original form and picked up the stone.
Check Information!
Red Jade Crystal: A good magical medium, can serve as a medium for short-distance teleportation.
Magical medium? Looks like a good material; if I collect more to sell back, I might make a fortune.
And this short-distance teleportation, can it achieve a similar effect to Blink?
Treika scanned the surroundings, frowning, “I have a bad feeling.”
Until she saw the Red Jade Crystal in Zane’s hand,
The calm little face could no longer maintain its composure,
“Quick, throw it away!”
Huh? Could this stone become sentient?
The next moment, a hideous face formed from flames emerged from the crystal!
The ghostly face said in a deep voice, “I told you, you can’t escape.”
Holy shit! The stone really became sentient!
Zane was frightened and tossed the stone into the air! Fiery flames erupted from it, revealing Zardana!
…
Having cleared the giant spirit trees along the way, Starry rode the White Wolf at a leisurely pace.
Suddenly, she stopped.
“Come out.”
Starry turned to a patch of bushes.
As the words fell, within 3 seconds, there was a rustling sound from inside.
A grayish-black figure stepped out.
“Adventurer, how did you find me?”
Starry’s veins on her forehead throbbed, struggling to suppress her desire to complain, “I chopped down trees all the way, and you thought you hid well by following behind a patch of grass!?”
The dark elf froze, clapping his hands, “I see, it was my oversight. Recent adventurers have truly surprised me… perhaps, the arrival of otherworld adventurers will turn the situation around.”
“…” Starry held her forehead, “So, who are you?”
Check Information!
Thirsting Blood’s Darkness · Kirus
Rarity: Platinum Grade
Level: ???
Description: ???
Platinum Grade!? The level and description are question marks, meaning this person’s level far exceeds hers.
The name Kirus rang a bell; she felt she had heard it somewhere, but couldn’t quite remember.
“I just happened to pass by here.” After being beaten up by goblins in the Crimson Plain, his temperament had mellowed quite a bit; otherwise, he wouldn’t even be talking with players.
“…” Seeing this guy had been exposed by her yet still had the face to say he was just passing by, Starry didn’t know how to reply.
“Adventurer, have you seen a blonde elf? Her eyes are deep red.”
“I’ve seen her to some extent; what do you want her for?” Starry raised her eyebrows, counter-questioning.
“A somewhat… important matter. Can you guide me to her?”
“Ding!”
System Notification: Kirus has offered you an S-level quest ‘Guide’, do you accept?
Very suspicious. A quest to guide at S-level rating? Although she didn’t play games much herself, she learned quite a bit from Zane.
“Sorry, I’m also looking for her.”
“Is that so…” The dark elf shook his head regretfully.
Then he excitedly licked his lips, “Your talent in combat is extraordinary; it’s like you were born for confrontation! If it weren’t for…”
He frowned, and then took out a gray card from his pocket, infused with a faint dark aura.
“This is for you.”
After a pause, Kirus added, “If you have the resolve to plunge into darkness—go to Moonshadow City and find me.” After saying that, he walked off into the distance.
?
Starry was filled with questions; what kind of strange operation was this?
And where is Moonshadow City?
Never heard of it, it shouldn’t be a human city; could it be asking her to join the Dark Faction?
