OBS Chapter 4037 Life Chapter Fire
Chapter 4037 Life Chapter Fire
Chapter 4037 Life Regeneration
Through this connection of life force, Shad learned of Adele's current state, and that the incredibly powerful Adele who had just closed the astral rift with her bare hands and resisted the death meteor shower was not even at the peak of her life.
Meanwhile, Adele also sensed Shad's condition during this process. Although Shad's vitality had not fully recovered, she noticed that even with the suppression of the apocalyptic environment, his recovery speed was astonishingly fast.
At the same time, as she unconsciously sucked the blood, she actually sensed something hard to detect mixed in with Xia De's life force.
This does not refer to the spiritual and mental power mixed in with Shad's life force. Even the demigod witch could not describe what it was. Perhaps it was related to the power of the gods, or perhaps it was related to Shad's mysterious origins, but it was undoubtedly a part of Shad's essence.
This peculiar nature influenced his form of existence, thereby giving his blood a special power—when a god descends into the material world, he can spontaneously influence the surrounding environment and thus change the basic rules of the world, and this blood gives the human body the ability to resist these rules.
This is the outward manifestation of Shad's powerful resistance, and if this blood is consumed by others, especially those whose bodies and souls desperately need the help of external forces, then the blood can exert a terrifying restorative effect.
"This is why Vigo needs Shade's blood. Galina and the others have the closest relationship with him and must have absorbed it quite a bit, which is why they advanced so quickly."
Adele blushed, trying to clear her mind and continue imparting power to Shad.
As their life energies resonated with each other, Shad successfully mastered the power born after the apocalypse. The nameless one who created this power had long since perished in the era of the end times, but this power was indeed remarkable—
[Outsider, you have mastered the spell "Life Reversal": by oscillating your own life force in a specific way, you attract surrounding energy and transform it into pure life energy.]
[Note that at lower proficiency levels, the efficiency of extracting life force using this method is lower than the efficiency of a Ring Mage's natural life force regeneration.]
[Note that the life force extracted in this way can be used to release "life rays".]
This restoration is inefficient and mostly ineffective for Ring Warlocks in the "present world" unaffected by the apocalyptic environment. However, because it preserves the purity of life energy, it is extremely useful in certain situations.
"Look."
Once she confirmed that Shad had learned it, Adele took the initiative to demonstrate it by casting a spell. She closed her eyes, and then a layer of crimson flames rippled across her body, an outward manifestation of the demigod's life force pulsating.
Then, a small patch of crimson flames appeared around Adele, which she absorbed into her body. When she opened her eyes again, her life energy had indeed increased, without significantly depleting her spiritual and mental strength.
"The only thing to note is that you cannot continuously restore vitality in large quantities through this method. This life energy comes from the outside world, and excessive use of this life energy will cause you to assimilate with the source of your vitality, that is, assimilate with the world."
Adele warned again, and Shad asked:
"What are the specific manifestations? Does it become nothingness?"
"No, it turns you into a stone statue. But as long as it's not a continuous, large-scale regeneration, this power is incredibly useful for this era."
Shad nodded. He did need this power, after all, he possessed the "Life Ray," a spell that directly released life force. Although Shad felt that probably only necromancers would fear the "Life Ray," the spell Adele had taught him was indeed quite good.
Shad didn't have much time left to hold out here, so the two stopped talking about serious matters and Shad embraced Adele and whispered sweet nothings to her.
The lonely witch waited, waited, waited for each arrival and call of her lover. She nestled in his arms, even knowing that this warmth would soon be gone, she still craved the feeling of this moment.
Xia De suddenly said:
"Adele, I have something I want to tell you. After I left this time, I've completed 17 + 9 = 26 time missions. Subtracting the 3 used to meet with Britney, I have 23 available attempts."
I want to open the time transfer station in the [Time Corridor] again, and meet you one more time.
The witch in his arms then raised her head from Shad's chest:
"why?"
She didn't understand:
"To save these precious mission attempts, you didn't even go directly to the demigods of the Fifth Age to inquire about the 'Book of Dragons: Breeding and Growth.' Summoning me requires 10 mission attempts. What do you need me for? If so, you can ask now or next month."
Shade shook his head:
“I was considering other ways to contact the Fifth Era, so I didn’t open the transit station because of that book. As for contacting you, it’s just that now that I’ve accumulated enough mission attempts, I wanted to see you again. They have many companions in the Fifth Era, but you only have me.”
Adele was moved, but resolutely refused:
“If you dare to do that, I won’t say a word to you even if I show up at the transit station. Shad, I know you’re a man of your own mind, but at least this time, you have to listen to me.”
Since Xia De had already expressed his thoughts, he had no intention of taking them back.
"23 minus 10 leaves 13 times, plus the [Bloodstained Factory], that's 14 times, more than enough to find them from the Fifth Era and you now in an emergency."
Every time I come here, I have a task to complete or something to say; every time I summon you to the mortal world, there are always powerful enemies to deal with. I want to give you a chance to rest completely, even if you don't speak, I'm willing to hold you and let you lie quietly.
The last time I called Britney, she was there for three hours, but we interacted a lot. If she had just held you without saying a word, you might have stayed at the transfer station longer.
Adele was speechless for a moment; she sensed Shad's determination. She had so many words she wanted to say to persuade him, but now she couldn't utter them.
She didn't try to dissuade him again, but instead nestled back against Shad's chest to listen to his heartbeat:
"As long as the girls around you don't think that I seduced you and made you waste your mission attempts for nothing, that's fine."
"Will not."
The outsider decided to do something unusual and boast a little:
“I have a high status at home, and they don’t criticize me.”
Adele smiled, but then made her own request:
"If you really want to call me, can you carry out this plan after you see me next month? That's all I ask."
It's just a one-month delay, so Shad certainly wouldn't have any objections:
"Of course you can, but next month, don't say 'postpone it for another month'."
"Will not."
Adele spoke softly, but she didn't tell Shad the reason. The reason was simple, however: Shad had stated the rules, and actions like "turning purity into impurity" would significantly reduce the transit station's remaining time.
So, in order to make the most of the opportunity gained from those ten mission attempts, Adele decided... Feeling shy, she wrapped her arms around Shad's neck and gave him a kiss.
After a brief moment of intimacy, Shad felt he had reached his limit. Reluctantly bidding Adele farewell, he took out the playing card he had just played and turned it face up—
This is the 9th "Calamity Card" that Shad has obtained, and the 8th "Doomsday Artifact". The back of the card is identical to the Rhodes card. Turning the card over, you can see the following written in gilded Delarion:
The Serpent of Possibility
Below the text is an image of "Kel-Todd Town," now mostly buried by yellow sand. Countless Professor Reinhardt figures, each with a different pose, stand on the dunes, their backs to the card face, all looking in the same direction.
Based on the ruins depicted on the card, Xia De roughly deduced that the professors on the card were looking towards the home he and his wife once shared.
Below the card are three lines of text:
[Infinite possibilities also mean infinite delusion.]
The calamity of fate originated from the island of Fatummünster.
The fundamental principle of fate: When all destinies point to error, infinite possibilities only lead to greater mistakes.
Shad then entered the memories of the evil creature corresponding to this card.
The first memory is clearly from dusk, when Shad regains consciousness and finds himself standing on the docks of the familiar town of Kyle Todd.
It was clearly winter, and the whole town was covered in a blanket of white. Most of the town's residents were gathered on the dock, with the Reinhardts and Elder Harald standing at the front.
Lady Reinhardt lay sobbing on a small boat by the dock, while Elder Ursa comforted her. Elder Harald looked much older; accompanied by Elders Vildag and Thorin, he gazed expressionlessly at the sea under the azure sky, saying nothing. Elder Uller was nowhere to be seen.
Although the deceased was powerful in life, he was not a true elder, so he did not need to be buried in the black lake beside the spring in the snow mountain. Here, the traditional sea burial of the Fatu people was clearly taking place, and everyone was mourning.
Shad even spotted figures resembling Adele and Luvia in the distance. Perhaps the Witch Council would retrieve the bodies later, since Claire Reinhardt's funeral was taking place here.
The memory lasted a long time; Mr. Reinhard, the subject of the memory, did not say a word or cry throughout the entire funeral.
After the funeral, the professor refused the others' company and stayed alone on the dock, watching the ship carrying the bodies sail into the setting sun and out to sea. He then walked to the forest outside the town, where he leaned against a tree and wept.
"If only I had power, if only I hadn't come here, if only I had called Claire home that day."