Chapter 671 - 435 Ricardos Anomaly_2
Chapter 671: Chapter 435 Ricardo’s Anomaly_2
Chapter 671 -435 Ricardo’s Anomaly_2
The most critical moment came when a five-meter-tall Silver Rank Earth Element Giant was thrown at the Elf team by a Gold Level Giant as if it were a projectile.
Lis, who had been paying close attention to his surroundings, quickly responded by leaping into the air and sending the Giant flying with a direct hit.
Compared to the Giant’s massive body, Lis’s size was quite negligible, but in the instant clash of strength, it was Lis who prevailed.
Keep in mind, this was intercepting a Giant in mid-air!
This was even more terrifying than overpowering a Giant on the ground!
For a moment, even the elite Elf warriors from the Elf Royal Court looked at Lis with a hint of trepidation in their eyes.
Indeed, living in the Elf Forest as they did, they rarely saw anyone with such fearsome strength.
While Lis was surveying the battlefield, he also kept an eye on the situation of Elder Ricardo up front.
As a Gold Level Elf Mage, the long life span of Ricardo allowed him to master a considerable number of spells, while also being skilled in the timing and choice of spell usage.
For mages, knowledge is the foundation of all power.
Ricardo perfectly exemplified this principle.
Furthermore, Ricardo possessed the power of an Extraordinary Domain, and from Lis’s observations, Ricardo seemed to have mastered two types of Extraordinary Domain powers.
One was the [Extraordinary Domain·Forest], and the other was the [Extraordinary Domain·Sun].
The fiery white flames that enhanced the Elf Soldiers’ weapons must be the power of [Extraordinary Domain·Sun], allowing their weapons to more easily penetrate the Giants’ defenses.
And the thick vines and trees emerging from the ground must have been the power of [Extraordinary Domain·Forest], fervently halting the Giants’ advance.
After all, as a Day Elf like him, it was only natural to master such Extraordinary Domains.
Moreover, Lis could tell that Ricardo had controlled the Extraordinary Domain for a long time and was quite skilled in managing its power.
The strength brought about by the Extraordinary Domain was powerful, but it also vastly depleted the user’s resources.
It required a significant amount of Magic Power and continuous consumption of spiritual power.
For Lis, now strong in both body and magic, these costs were of little concern, but clearly, Ricardo did not have the same conditions as Lis.
Nonetheless, relying on his extraordinary control, Ricardo finely managed each fraction of the Extraordinary Domain’s power, stretching it to achieve the best possible effect.
It was precisely because of such management by Ricardo that he appeared to be handling himself with ease.
But, Lis also noticed something else.
Some of the Earth Element Giants on the battlefield seemed subtly restrained by an ephemeral breeze, slowing them down just enough that they could no longer keep up with the advancing pace of the Elf team.
While not obvious, it effectively reduced the pressure facing the entire team.
Was this the doing of that legendary Elf acting from the shadows?
Lis saw it, but said nothing.
The Elf Forest was the home turf of the Elf Clan, where the strength of a legendary Elf could be maximized.
Though the target was the World Tree New Bud born from the ruins of the Elf Royal Court, Lis had no intention of confronting the Elves head-on.
Even Mr. Stephens of the Judgement Flame would not do so.
Having already stood out enough in this battle, it was time to let others take over.
…
Indeed, as Lis had thought, although their journey across Caspar Valley was fraught with challenges, the team ultimately broke through the Earth Element Giant group.
When they climbed over the rock face on the other side of Caspar Valley, almost everyone collapsed on the ground and panted heavily.
The Elves, who cherished cleanliness, were now covered in dust, and although the Mages could resist the Earth Element Magic utilized by the Giants, they couldn’t spare the effort to block the rising dust.
Elder Ricardo was also pale, clearly in a state of severe Magic Power and spiritual power exhaustion.
But he still forcefully rallied his spirits, arranged for everyone to make camp and rest on the spot, and then went to sit aside for meditation to recover his energy.
Lis handed his water bottle to Cecil with a smile, saying,
“How do you feel, alright?”
Cecil, looking at Lis with a wry smile, took the water bottle and replied,
“Lord Lis, you truly are…”
“I am now very grateful that I asked for your protection all the way to Nelin City, I can hardly imagine someone as strong as you would still take up contracts from the Mercenary Guild.”
“A journey always needs some tasks to be undertaken.”
Lis waved his hand dismissively, he certainly couldn’t admit that he took the contract because of Cecil’s identity.
With nothing else to attend to, Lis took out the Earth Element Core from his storage ring.
Unlike the rugged appearance of giants, the human-head-sized Earth Element Core was a smooth and round sphere under the influence of Magic Power.
After Lis took it out, the dark Abyss Power that had been flowing on the surface of the Element Core had almost completely dissipated, leaving only a few threads of black lines faintly visible.
The other elves did not pay much attention to this.
To Lis, it was just a spoils of war, nothing special.
Even Cecil only glanced at it a few times before diverting her gaze, for she had used up most of her Magic Power casting spells continuously even though she didn’t directly confront the Earth Element Giant on the breakthrough path.
Now, after using a Magic Recovery Potion, she started to meditate.
Her father had said that despite having Lord Lis with them, she must maintain her own Status throughout the journey.
Lis looked at the Element Core in his hand and stroked his chin.
Truth be told, although he was certain that the power in the Element Core came from the Bottomless Abyss, he could not be sure it was the work of Demon Prince Demogorgon.
However, appearing so close to the Elf Royal Court all but explicitly suggested that it was indeed the doing of Demogorgon.
Given that their expedition had successfully passed through the Earth Element Giant territory without any excessively dangerous incidents, it meant that the appearance of the giants in the Caspar Valley was not intended to hinder them.
Could it be that the Abyss Power had leaked from somewhere else?
Lis wasn’t entirely sure. If just the leaked power could influence such a number of Earth Element Giants, how extravagant must Demon Prince Demogorgon’s true plan be?
The thought was chilling, and after hesitating for a moment, Lis stood up and walked towards Elder Ricardo.
Many elves were currently setting up tents for the night’s encampment, while Ricardo sat with eyes closed, meditating on a moss-covered rock.
Lis played with the earthen-colored Element Core in his hand as he approached Ricardo.
The Elf Warriors on guard nodded to Lis as he approached, their vigilance still present but showing respect nonetheless.
Lis’s performance on the battlefield had far exceeded their expectations, and the strength he displayed was almost on par with Elder Ricardo, earning their respect.
Not to mention, Lis was also under the protection of Goddess Fenrir; the milestone [Friend of the Elf Clan] made the elves friendly towards Lis from the start.
With so many factors influencing his standing, Lis’s goodwill among the elf troop was nearly at its peak.
Even the young Day Elves greeted Lis amiably when they saw him.
Lis nodded and smiled back, taking the opportunity to increase his goodwill where possible.
But now, Lis had some matters for which he wanted to test Ricardo.
Perhaps sensing someone approaching, Ricardo emerged from his meditation.
Upon seeing Lis, Ricardo said with a smile:
“I am very thankful for your help this time, Lord Lis.”
“If it were not for you, these children might be more than just injured.”
“When we arrive at the Elf Royal Court, our Illiser family will definitely express our deepest gratitude.”
“It’s only right, after all, I am a member of the team.”
Lis shook his head and consciously placed the Element Core in front of him.
At that moment, Ricardo noticed the earthen-colored Elemental Crystal in Lis’s hand.
For some reason, Ricardo felt an inexplicable attraction to the Elemental Crystal, even reaching out unconsciously.
“What is this?”
Lis noticed Ricardo’s momentary distraction, his eyes narrowed.
There was something off about this Ricardo!