Harvey assumed Yu Ling was scared and didn't reject this small gesture that seemed to seek security from a weak creature. He silently half-embraced her again, even though he had already loosened his grip.
The lifespan countdown indeed paused after Yu Ling used the 'Embrace of Life' skill, and it continued to increase at an extremely slow rate.
The conditions for using his stripped-down version of the skill are 'voluntary' and 'having excess life force'. For a member of the Paladin Order, the latter is not lacking, so the only possibility that the effect is not good at the moment is probably the former.
The fact that she didn't refuse him and that she was genuinely affectionate was definitely different. If he only relied on quantity to prolong his life, he would probably just be stuck on someone forever and do nothing else.
It seems I still need to find a long-term meal ticket.
But something is better than nothing; even a mosquito bite is still meat, and when it comes to lifespan, every extra bit is a bonus. Yu Ling didn't mind and continued to take advantage of the shared ride to extend her lifespan.
...The Royal City, the Cathedral of Asta.
The sacred and solemn building is predominantly white, but it is far from simple. Every inch is adorned with intricate and meticulous relief patterns. One can only imagine the effort required to build such a massive church that is a work of art.
With her black hair and black eyes, pale and thin like a porcelain doll, Yu Ling followed closely behind Harvey, never leaving his side. She seemed unaccustomed to this place frequented only by nobles, but in reality, she was constantly using her divine sense to secretly learn the magical mysteries hidden in the church murals.
Yu·Xueba·Ling: The church is so generous, using such amazing things to carve walls.
This act of secretly learning went unnoticed by anyone.
Harvey was only responsible for bringing Yu Ling to the Holy Light Mage in charge of the Holy Light Baptism in the Royal City. He was about to return to his own team to report when Yu Ling grabbed him.
"Harvey, can you stay with me a little longer? I'm scared."
I need you, my walking power source.
Although the Holy Light Mages stationed at the church are not as powerful as Ansel, as Holy Light Mages of the royal city, their high status still cannot prevent them from being arrogant.
"Harvey, you go ahead and do your work, I'll take care of him."
“Be gentle with him, Fornas. He’s still young. It’s not his fault that he has dark talents.” Harvey felt a pang of sympathy as he looked at the child who was so reluctant to part with him. “He still has the wounds from the Holy Light Orb. We’ll find a priest to treat him in a bit.”
"Of course I know."
The machine-carved fake smile on Funas's face was not friendly, even though he had a beautiful face like all the Holy Light Mages, with long, shiny hair reaching his waist and clear, noble pale silver pupils.
He gently but firmly pulled Yu Ling to his side, bent down, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Child, please don't disturb this knight brother's work, okay?"
Yu Ling: "I'm sorry, I was too willful."
Why does this Holy Light Mage seem so menacing?!
Although he was fierce, Funas, who had a very good professional ethic, still led Yu Ling with his long, slender, fair hand to a room specially prepared for dark mages. There were no tables or chairs inside, only a large cross with an iron chain hanging in the center, just the right size to tie someone up.
"Let's go up."
Yu Ling was still basking in the life force he had gained from holding hands with Funas when he was suddenly pushed like that. He was a little dazed. He glanced at the cross, then at the Holy Light Mage who had already summoned his staff, and knew that he couldn't avoid it.
It doesn't matter, let it be sealed. After the seal, the body will be in excruciating pain. Yu Ling is worried that this weakling's body will dissolve. As for the soul? Then this great demon who has lived for so long will definitely miss it.
Yu Ling cooperated and stood up, letting the cold chains wrap around his thin wrists. Funasto held his cheeks, forcing him to face the chains with his head held high, and then used his other hand to press the staff against Yu Ling's forehead.
The obscure and difficult-to-understand sealing incantation was long and complicated, but Funas recited it clearly and with a distinct rhythm. His fingers unconsciously caressed Yu Ling's face, feeling the delicate touch of her skin... As he chanted the incantation, his warm breath sprayed on Yu Ling's face, which made Yu Ling's eyes burn even more intensely.
Good heavens, this person only touched their face while casting a spell, and their lifespan increased by so much?!
Compared to Harvey's rapid ascent just moments ago, Fornas has contributed a full three hours of his lifespan up to now, and it's still increasing.
Yu Ling: Happy~
Soon, a silvery-white light flew out from Funas's staff, pierced through his forehead, and drilled directly into his mind.
\"ah.......!\"
Yu Ling opened her eyes wide, her pupils contracted continuously, and she cried out in pain, but she did not faint immediately.
He won't get infected, but he still has to put on the act.
Yu Ling pretended to endure the tearing pain, her face displaying a fragile expression of being played with, tears welling up in her eyes, but in reality, her soul was looking inward at the traces of that light.
Then he saw the light transform into a snow-white chain, which encircled the gray mist representing the original owner's dark talent, and then coiled and contracted.
\"This is.......\"
Have they locked away their magical talents?
Something flashed through Yu Ling's mind. He thought that if he could replicate a black chain using dark power, he might be able to corrupt this talent.
His consciousness gradually detached from his inner vision, and he finally opened his eyes in reality. At this moment, Furnas, who had been calm and composed, frowned.
"You... have dual-elemental magical talent?"
Yu Ling's black hair was wet with sweat, her eyes were not anxious, but stared blankly ahead. He was still hanging weakly on the cross, whimpering. Upon hearing this question, she almost thought that she had been discovered because she had acted too badly.
"What?"
Her wet, kitten-like eyes looked at him, and Furnas's hardened heart softened a little. He put Yu Ling down from the cross, and even carried her out the door in a princess carry, despite his usual fastidiousness.
“I sense the aura of ice emanating from you.”
Yu Ling: .......Huh?
Could that ball of white light contain a portion of Furnas's spiritual power? Was he discovered when his soul went in to observe?
"But I don't know..." Regardless of the consequences, I'll first establish myself as a weakling and try to survive for a while.
“I’m taking you to take a magic talent test, you…” Fornas looked down at Yu Ling, who was lying in his arms, her injuries worsening and her face exhausted, “Can you still hold on?”
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