Chapter 335 : The Headmaster’s Injuries
Chapter 335: The Headmaster’s Injuries
「Shoo」
In less than a minute, a blood-colored crystal resembling amber flew out from the spatial rift and landed steadily in Grace Eva’s palm.
Looking up, one could see Yulan-Bloodred, who had reverted to his original silver-white bat form, completely “frozen” within the blood-colored amber like a sculpture—unable to move even his eyeballs.
「All right, I’ve sealed this blood servant clone. You two can return to the academy now.」
Hearing this, Janna withdrew her gaze from the blood-colored amber, then pressed her lips together slightly before asking Grace Eva with some urgency:
「Professor Grace, may I ask—what is Headmaster Anthony’s current condition?」
「Very bad.」
Upon hearing Janna’s question, Grace Eva glanced in her direction and replied in a flat tone, devoid of emotion.
「But not fatal. For an undead wizard, as long as the soul remains intact, no injury is truly lethal.」
「Not fatal—」
Janna’s originally anxious mood didn’t ease in the slightest after hearing Grace Eva’s reply; in fact, it grew even heavier.
Because Janna knew, the one who had likely injured Anthony-Blackcrow was none other than the 【Bloodred Archduke】.
And as a First Tier Wizard, Anthony-Blackcrow, when facing the unfathomable power of the 【Bloodred Archduke】—
Even with the protection of the Magic Tower Barrier’s law, it was a near-death experience.
「Professor, where is Headmaster Anthony now?」
「He has already been sent back to the Magic Tower by Margaret, and during his recovery, he’ll remain in seclusion within the 【Death Realm】. So if you want to visit him, you’ll have to wait until he recovers.」
Seeing through Janna’s thoughts, Grace Eva did not conceal anything and told Janna about Anthony-Blackcrow’s current situation.
「Got it. By the way, Professor Grace, could I trouble you to pass something on to Headmaster Anthony for me?」
「Oh?」
Initially indifferent, Grace Eva’s attention was quickly drawn when she sensed the rich life energy in Janna’s hand.
「Life essence? That’s indeed a fine remedy.」
Looking at the vibrant green willow leaf in Janna’s hand, even Grace Eva, who was used to rare treasures, couldn’t help but be impressed.
「Very well, I’ll deliver it to the Headmaster for you.」
Although Anthony-Blackcrow was an undead wizard, his body had not completely transformed into an undead form and still retained human flesh characteristics.
Therefore, this original essence willow leaf gifted to Janna by the Humanoid Willow would have a fairly effective healing effect on Anthony-Blackcrow’s injuries.
「All right, the Misty Forest isn’t safe right now. You two should hurry back to the academy.」
「Understood.」
After carefully putting away the “willow leaf” handed over by Janna, Grace Eva didn’t linger. After giving the two a quick reminder, she unfurled her bat wings, transformed into a fleeting shadow, and swiftly flew into the depths of the Misty Forest.
「Vivian, can you walk on your own now?」
「Of course not—I’m still an injured person!」
Thanks to Janna’s 【Quick Healing】 witchcraft, the wound on Vivian’s abdomen had mostly stopped bleeding. Even the contamination within her body had been completely expelled by Janna using the Purifying Power.
And since Vivian possessed the bloodline of the 【Cochin King Serpent】, even if she had broken limbs, they were injuries she could easily recover from. 「If that’s the case, I’ll carry you back.」
Though Janna believed Vivian was mostly healed, seeing her overly pale face from blood loss still made guilt well up in her heart.
「Then you better be gentle. My wound still hurts.」
Hearing Janna offer to carry her, a glint of satisfaction flashed in Vivian’s eyes at her little scheme’s success.
「Mm—you’re right. Just to be safe, I’ll carry you another way.」
Janna’s flight required flapping her butterfly wings, and if she carried Vivian on her back, it would press against them and hinder stable flight.
「No need. I think it’s great if you carry me on your back. If not, holding me works too—」
Before Vivian could finish speaking, a green flash appeared, and a massive flower bud sprouted from the ground. It grew until it was the size of a millstone before finally stopping.
「This should do.」
After directing vines to pluck the flower bud from the ground, Janna used another vine to gently place Vivian between the petals. Then, two vines, one in front and one behind, secured the flower bud and wrapped around Janna’s arms.
「How is it? Comfortable?」
「Surprisingly comfortable.」
Though she had preferred being carried on Janna’s back, the softness of the flower bud beneath her changed Vivian’s mind.
「Then I’ll head off.」
Thud—once she confirmed Vivian was securely seated, Janna unfolded her butterfly wings and lifted the giant flower bud into the air.
Like a forest sprite, she soared through the layers of mist, swiftly flying toward White Coral Academy.
After escorting Vivian back to her dormitory, Janna spent another half hour checking her wounds. Only when Vivian’s injuries had completely healed did Janna finally relax and return to her own dorm.
「It’s already morning——」
Looking at the faintly lit sky outside the window and the clock showing five o’clock, Janna cast a 【Cleaning Spell】 on herself, removed her wizard robe, and sat on the bed.
「System, open the Quest Panel.」
【Today’s Quest: Complete the academy’s Emergency Mission (Completed);
Quest Reward: 200 Talent EXP, 800 Skill EXP, Perception +0.2】
「I thought it would trigger another Red-Level Mission.」
Seeing the Green-Level Mission marked as completed on the Quest Panel, Janna calmly closed it.
Previously, whenever Janna encountered events related to the Darksun Church, the system would immediately issue a Red-Level Emergency Mission. But this time, the quest system surprisingly didn’t respond.
「The Darksun Church’s activities are becoming more frequent——」
A few years ago, although the Darksun Church had been active, Janna, who was still a nobody at the time, always believed that when the sky fell, official wizards would bear the weight.
However, ever since she had officially comprehended the 【Law of Growth Fragment】, she suddenly realized that the whirlpool of history had once again dragged her into the conflict—and left her no choice to refuse.