Chapter 943: Pollen Funeral (4k)
Gavin North’s mount had just been killed, and he should have been more inclined to retreat.
However, Gavin North said, “If you professors have a way to deal with that enormous flower, I will go with you.”
Bishop Sabrina Melville said, “Another two-to-one vote. It seems we have no choice. Just why are you so eager all of a sudden? Shouldn’t there be another motive?”
Professor Shylph shook her head. “I only feel that running away can no longer solve the problem.”
The green threads buried in the mist already covered a vast area, and they were spreading at an incredibly fast speed.
To continue advancing in this mist and eliminate the green source was now an urgent matter.
Of course, this was only the surface reason.
Professor Shylph truly made this decision because the Mana Academy had already set its eyes on this [Demeter’s Flower]—Sabrina and Gavin North must have had similar thoughts deep down.
The more terrifying the abilities displayed by this [Demeter’s Flower], the more it proved its value.
“No way, no way. At this point, you guys aren’t still thinking about some key, right?” Stanley Longfellow spread his hands, exclaiming exaggeratedly.
Sabrina Melville said calmly, “Count Longfellow, you led us here, and now you’re the one most eager to escape. Why did you come along? Isn’t this result what you desired?”
Stanley Longfellow shouted, “That was a reasonable interpretation based on prophecy! Who could have thought this thing would be so terrifying that even you can’t handle it? Anyway, I’m leaving. I won’t throw my life away!”
“Pfft.” Bishop Sabrina Melville said, “I hope your guards can lead you out of this mist…”
As she spoke, she suddenly looked up, and a bit of white light appeared in the center of her forehead. Sacred light burst forth, forming a protective shield enveloping everyone.
The others instantly braced themselves for battle.
Dark slightly raised his head and saw that “snowflakes” emitting faint green light had appeared overhead at some point.
Those “snowflakes” gently descended, carrying a fragrance different from the scent of [Aromatic Healing]. As they fell, the fragrance spread.
It was a much stronger floral scent, making their presence impossible to ignore.
—Sabrina Melville had opened a barrier immediately, but it did not block the incoming fragrance.
If those green threads were the physical manifestation of the [Demeter’s Flower]’s scent, then…
“Dark, keep Aromatic Healing going. Don’t stop,” Professor Kazel almost instantly said.
Dark nodded sharply. “Shenmi, please!”
“Miaow!” Shenmi used both front paws to cover her head, closing her eyes as she exerted herself. The two flowers immediately released more light, and the fragrance spread, countering the scent of the [Demeter’s Flower].
[Aromatic Healing] could be released every thirty seconds, ensuring a seamless connection. The things falling from the sky like “snowflakes” were likely pollen from the [Demeter’s Flower].
This pollen’s scent caused effects identical to those of the green threads when touched.
Moreover, it ignored barriers and could penetrate mana shields.
Without the continuous purification provided by [Aromatic Healing], everyone present might have met the same fate as the Wing Tigers, turning into plants covered in tender shoots.
Everyone vaguely sensed this outcome, feeling a chill in their hearts. Gavin North put down the Wing Tiger, reached into his bag, and took out a magic card, pressing it against his chest. “The methods of the [Demeter’s Flower] are unpredictable. Prolonging this is disadvantageous to us. I suggest taking decisive action. I can lead the attack, but I hope you can protect my mount as much as possible.”
Professor Kazel quickly responded, “No problem. We’ll try to stay in place to reduce movement.”
“Aberth, you go too,” Sabrina Melville turned to say.
Albert Grantham leaped off the unicorn, saying gravely, “Alright.”
As they spoke, both activated their magic cards.
Gavin North stepped forward, gripping the hilt of his blade. His body gradually became enveloped in light. When the light faded, he was fully armored—white armor like snow, the greatest support for the [North Wind Tiger] on the battlefield.
After more than ten years, the [North Wind Tiger] donned armor once again, its aura unchanged.
But a brilliant light suddenly burst behind him, emitting a stronger aura than his own.
Sacred energy spread instantly, and an angelic figure appeared behind Albert Grantham. The angelic figure spread its snowy wings, seemingly merging with Albert.
This was not an [Armed Card], but a method to strengthen oneself comprehensively.
Albert Grantham drew his sword, and a blinding holy light illuminated the blade.
Holy relic—the [Great Light Sword]!
Though not a Holy Sword, this [Great Light Sword] possessed features very similar to a Holy Sword, capable of purifying evil.
Unfortunately, to these divine artifacts, the pollen was more sacred than evil.
After raising their power to the maximum, Gavin North and Albert Grantham instantly stepped forward, transforming into two dazzling beams of white light, shooting toward the [Demeter’s Flower] like arrows.
Within a hundred meters, Gavin North continued straight ahead, while Albert Grantham suddenly took flight, charging towards the top of the [Demeter’s Flower].
Gavin North’s eyes sharp, always ready to counterattack, but as he approached within ten meters, he suddenly drew his blade. The blade’s light shone like the moon, creating a brilliant glow.
The blade’s light appeared before the blade itself.
The stem of the [Demeter’s Flower] could not withstand Gavin North’s strike, and a long gash appeared instantly—only to heal immediately.
“It works!”
Gavin North’s eyes lit up, and his hand flipped rapidly, unleashing dozens of strikes in an instant, creating a roar akin to a beast’s howl.
These dozens of blade lights overlapped continuously, carving a massive gash into the stem of the [Demeter’s Flower].
Seeing the possibility of breaking through, he pressed his left hand against the back of the blade and urgently recited a spell: “Ultimate Skill—Heavenly Wind Moon Slash!”
Armed power gathered on the blade, and the light of the ultimate skill rapidly condensed. But at that moment, a blinding green light flashed at the gash on the stem of the [Demeter’s Flower].
Gavin North’s body, including the blade and the ultimate skill, was instantly swallowed.
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[Tomorrow’s arranged date, need a little time to handle it, updates will be late. There’s not much time left this month, and I’m stuck in writer’s block. Damn, more and more things keep coming up. Is this what they call misfortune never comes singly?]
