Chapter 506, Section 505: The Remnant
[Why do these elemental spirits seem to be bewitched?]
[What kind of ability is this massive level of charm?]
...
[Elemental Spirit's Favor? Bullshit! I've seen that stuff before, how could it possibly have such an effect?]
...
[Boss, I wasn't insulting you, I was just so shocked...]
[Wait, boss... don't... don't pull that... waaaaah!]
...
The two pages of the yellow book were curled up and twisted together, holding the half-torn page between them.
It's okay since it wasn't completely torn off; it just hurts a little.
"You said you've seen this talent before?" Lin Jun asked through the little pig.
[Yeah yeah]
[That's the talent that slightly amplifies spells, preventing elemental spirits from attacking unprovoked.]
[It's somewhat useful, but it's completely different from this!]
"So what do you think caused the difference?"
[Perhaps this woman has something else special about her?]
The Yellow Book also seemed uncertain.
What's so special about Pink Puji?
If I had to say something, it would probably be that her mother is suspected of having some succubus blood...
The reason I say "partially" is because if Pinkpuji's mother is a succubus, then she should also have obvious succubus characteristics.
In fact, apart from her rare pink hair and eye color, Inanna is no different from anyone else.
Most importantly, the panel shows that she is human.
That means she is primarily of human descent.
The most likely explanation is that her mother was a half-demon with both human and succubus blood.
However, this does not explain why the [Elemental Spirit's Favor] effect on her is so powerful.
The succubus's charm has absolutely no effect on elemental spirits. Having succubus blood shouldn't provide any bonus to this talent.
However, Lin Jun wasn't really in a hurry to figure this out.
If the answer is readily available, Lin Jun naturally wouldn't mind satisfying her curiosity.
But I'd rather not play a series of complicated detective games just for this.
Finding out the details might not be beneficial. I have so many things to do right now, so as long as the product works, that's fine.
Pink Puji is really great!
The moment Fen Aotian stepped forward, these Hanlings, who had been so persistent in front of Puji, immediately bowed down like lapdogs, utterly shameless.
Lin Jun was filled with envy...
But there's still one question: will the Elemental Lords be affected?
The Elemental Lord now resides within the massive spiral structure that occupies one-fifth of the entire ruins.
Its internal structure is complex, and it contains many high-level cold spirits, with the temperature reaching an extreme low.
Scout Puji cannot withstand the extreme low temperature for long without heating himself up, but once he does heat up, the temperature-sensitive Hanling will quickly detect him, which is why Lin Jun has never seen the true appearance of that elemental lord.
However, one thing is certain.
The elemental lord in the ruins is probably not a behemoth like the Storm Elemental Lord.
To ensure safety, Lin Jun arranged a luxurious security detail for Fenpuji.
Norris led the entire Jida squad for close protection, flanked by Number Ten and Number Four, who had just undergone a body swap.
The little pig, accompanied by a team of elite Puji masters, followed closely behind, and if necessary, could even sacrifice Puji on the spot to summon giant Puji beasts.
With this arrangement, as long as Little Pink isn't instantly killed, she shouldn't die.
If they all die like this... then perhaps it truly is fate.
At that time, Lin Jun had no choice but to reluctantly take on the heavy responsibility and become the second-generation Elemental Succubus.
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Meanwhile, in the Empire, the Urbik Territory.
This is a marquessdom consisting of a castle and three surrounding cities, ruled by the vampire marquess Cassinar Urbik.
Urbik is located in the north of the empire, but it is still some distance from the border.
Although the low temperatures spreading to the north have caused thin ice to form on the surrounding rivers, they are far from enough to force the demons to migrate.
Cassinar was unconcerned about natural disasters of this magnitude.
As a veteran vampire who has lived through two dynasties, he may not be particularly strong, but he has a profound foundation.
Unlike some emerging nobles within the empire, they will not lack any ability to withstand risks.
Moreover, his mind is no longer on the territory.
"Double sets of spare temperature-controlled equipment, repair materials in case the teleportation array is accidentally damaged, concentrated blood crystals, magic potions, healing potions, thirst potions... magic interference dust, one-way holy light scrolls..."
A deep voice echoed in the secret room as withered fingers traced the supplies prepared for this operation.
Marquis Cassinar's butler was doing a final check of the prepared items, while several vampires stood behind him.
They each have their own strengths; some are skilled in formations, some in reconnaissance, and some in slowing down the enemy...
Most importantly, they were all close blood relatives of Cassinar, so there was absolutely no risk of betrayal.
He will lead them to find the vampire treasure on the treasure scroll, while the butler will guard the teleportation array here to prevent any accidents that could prevent them from returning.
The origin of the scroll in his hand is not simple.
It originally belonged to the previous Grand Duke of the Vampire Clan, who was the leader of the Vampire Clan when the Demon King was still alive.
After the previous Grand Duke died from the wounds inflicted by that terrible hero, Cassinar found this scroll in one of the Grand Duke's secret estates, which he had learned about by chance.
To be honest, he didn't know exactly what the treasure the scroll pointed to was, but a scroll that the previous Grand Duke had treasured so carefully must be extraordinary.
The teleportation coordinates were recorded on it. Cassinar found it, but by then the teleportation array had long been damaged, leaving only traces to prove that it had indeed existed.
After the civil war between vampires and werewolves ended and His Majesty Mortis ascended the throne, the victors redistributed the spoils within the empire.
He took the opportunity to claim the territory near the teleportation array, which is now the Urbik Territory.
After that, he tried to repair the teleportation array, but the final result disappointed him.
The problem wasn't just on this side; the teleportation array on the other side was also damaged.
He should have realized sooner that this might be the reason why the previous Grand Duke had hidden the scroll so well.
Over the centuries, he attempted to activate the teleportation array several times. Judging from the degree of activation, the teleportation array on the other side was only damaged and not completely destroyed. The core structure of the teleportation array should still be intact, with only the part of the runes responsible for final confirmation damaged.
It's like part of the connection password has been changed.
In theory, we could adjust the teleportation array here to try to reconnect.
However, the reality is that each activation of the teleportation array incurs a huge cost, and even if the activation fails, this cost will not be reduced in the slightest.
He almost went bankrupt because of it at first...
Later, although he would still try it once every ten years or so, in his mind he had almost given up on the idea, and the attempt was just an obsession.
Until recently, he heard about the fox-man Kiro, who had recently gained a reputation as a wise man in the territory next to his.
The fact that a race not recognized by the Empire can still make a name for itself within the Empire is itself a testament to its ability.
Coincidentally, fifteen years had passed since the last attempt to activate it, so Cassinar had his butler invite Giroud over for a chat.
He didn't reveal the treasure scroll, but as he had done countless times before, he took out the part that needed to be deciphered separately and spoke to the fox-man with his lizardman entourage in a betting tone.
Even if the other party cannot give a satisfactory answer, he will still treat them with courtesy.
A rare kind-hearted person in the empire, this is his public persona; being thick-skinned and ruthless is his way of survival.
However, to his utter surprise, that fox-man, true to his reputation as a wise man, actually did it!
(End of this chapter)
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