nucmednet 116. Aftermath Handling
116. Aftermath Handling
Because Eve has become a complete witch, she can now fully control the surging magical energy within her body. Those powers that were once uncontrollable and fluctuated like the tides are now docilely dormant deep within her bloodline, like a tamed ancient beast.
The moment she completed her witch transformation, Sinlai had Eve conceal her magical fluctuations.
This is not difficult; for a true witch, concealing her aura is as natural as breathing.
The pursuers who swarmed out of the royal city and searched everywhere could only wander aimlessly in the wilderness like headless flies, completely unable to discern what had happened deep within this forest.
The instruments they used to detect magic were dim and lifeless. The scouts looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion and anxiety.
But Sinlai knew very well that this alone was far from enough.
He was never the kind of person who would leave his fate to luck.
In order to completely erase any trace that might reveal her whereabouts, Xinlai had already sent a message to Aleya, who was left behind in the city, before she fled into the forest.
His orders were brief and ruthless, and every single soldier who had seen his face when he left the city was dealt with without exception.
It wasn't because he was bloodthirsty, but because the city's garrison was never stupid.
Among those seemingly rough and uncouth soldiers, there are many who are meticulous and shrewd. Even a mere exchange of glances or a vague fragment of memory could be pried open during an interrogation and become a clue for the pursuers to pinpoint their location.
Xinlai knew the way this royal city operated all too well; those interrogators had plenty of ways to get an ordinary soldier to spill every last bit of memory from his head.
We must eliminate all potential hidden dangers.
with no exceptions.
After delivering the message, Xinlai did not return to the capital with Eve. On the contrary, he chose a more dangerous path and ventured deeper into the forest.
Fifty miles outside the capital city lies a forbidden zone that ordinary hunters and herb gatherers would never dare to set foot in.
The trees here are growing taller and denser, their canopies layered and intertwined, cutting the sunlight into fragmented patches that fall onto the ground.
The air became damp and stuffy, filled with the mingled scents of humus and moss. More importantly, the concentration of magic here far exceeded that of human-inhabited areas, so intense that it seemed to condense into water droplets on one's fingertips.
A high concentration of magic means more abundant energy, but it also means a higher risk factor.
Deep within this remote and untouched forest dwells a vast array of magical beasts. Day and night, they inhale and exhale potent magical energy, evolving over countless years to possess a size and strength far exceeding that of ordinary wild animals, as well as a variety of strange and unpredictable innate abilities.
Xinlai carried Eve as they swiftly made their way through the dark forest.
His steps were light and steady, making almost no sound as he stepped over the withered branches and leaves, only the slight rustling of his clothes as they brushed against the bushes.
Eve nestled in his arms, her breathing steady and long, her body, which had just undergone a transformation, still in a deep slumber.
Her dress, torn during her transformation into a witch, was no longer sufficient to cover her body. At this moment, she was only wrapped in the outer garment that Xin Lai had taken off, revealing a section of her fair, almost transparent calves.
Xinlai scanned the surroundings and finally chose a relatively open space.
The ground is covered with a thin layer of soft grass, like a velvet carpet laid out by nature. Several towering ancient trees surround the area, their thick roots rising from the ground to form a natural barrier.
There was a depression at the base of one of the old trees, just enough for someone to lean against.
He walked over, bent down, and gently placed Eve against the hollow beside the tree stump, his movements as tender as if he were placing a fragile treasure.
Eve's eyelashes fluttered, as if sensing the change in position, but she didn't wake up. A slight smile played on her lips, as if she were having a peaceful dream.
Xinlai straightened up and exhaled a long breath.
Only now did he have the time to feel the changes in his body.
In Xinlai's perception, Eve's level was now approaching lv.35. This was no ordinary breakthrough.
Prior to this, Sinley had poured almost all the resources at her disposal into Eve, and as it turned out, these investments were not in vain.
The accumulation of resources within Eve created a massive amount of energy, which was completely unleashed at the moment of her transformation into a witch, resulting in a breakthrough far greater than anticipated.
At the same time, a series of light blue system notification boxes suddenly appeared in front of Xin Lai's eyes, like a long-suppressed tide finally finding an outlet, and popping out in layers.
Eve's level has increased.
[lv.26→lv.35]
[Thanks to Mutual Appreciation lv.1, you have doubled your level: lv.28 → lv.37]
Name: Aryan Bomirt Sinlai
Race: Human (Short-lived race)
[Level: lv.37]
[HP: 66800/804000]
[Magic Power: ? / 80400]
Experience points: 0/1000020
【属性：体力37、奥术35、力量37、技巧35、敏捷37、精神37】
[Skills: Hyperdimensional Link lv.2, Mutual Appreciation lv.1... Master Thief lv.1, Blazing Slash lv.1]
You have successfully formed a contract with a true witch.
[Mutual appreciation lv.1 → Mutual appreciation lv.2]
【Mutual Appreciation lv.2】
[After the witch receives an upgrade, your upgrade will be doubled accordingly.]
[Hyperdimensional Link lv.2 → Hyperdimensional Link lv.max]
[Hyperdimensional Link lv.max]
[Current skill level has reached the maximum]
[You have gained the ability to foresee the future. Once activated, you can choose to directly observe everything that happens in the next 24 hours without interfering, or you can choose to connect with the nearest witch and experience the entire process of the next 24 hours firsthand, or you can use both methods interchangeably. It can be activated once every three days.]
[Furthermore, when you need to rewind time to a specific point in the past, you can return to the past according to a corresponding time compression ratio. The further back in time you rewind, the shorter the time you can stay in that period. This can be activated once every three days.]
Looking at the system boxes that kept popping up and almost filled her entire field of vision, Xin Lai had no interest in exploring them in detail.
It's not that he doesn't value it; any contractor would be unable to remain indifferent to such a dramatic change in their skills.
But now is really not the right time to sit down and study the skill descriptions.
Pursuers could catch up at any moment by following the slightest clues, and unknown dangers lurk deep in the forest, while Eve remains in a state of complete slumber, completely unprepared.
Nothing is more important than first creating distance and finding a truly safe place to settle down.
However, even without close inspection, the changes in the body are very real.
Xinlai could clearly feel that all of her attributes had been enhanced to an unprecedented degree. Her muscles contained a more surging power than ever before, her magic flowed more smoothly and rapidly through her meridians, and her five senses became more acute, so much so that she could clearly distinguish even the slightest tremor of the grass in the forest breeze.
He casually swung his fist, and a short, sharp explosion echoed through the air.
This feeling of being filled with power is truly intoxicating.
Xinlai waved his hand, clearing away all the system notification windows, and his vision became clear again. He bent down and picked Eve up again, continuing to venture deeper into the forest.
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