Chapter 223: Which genius made the seal?
Not far from Mr. Jopa's residence, Wendy sat beneath a streetlamp, her hands wrapped around a thick spellbook, flipping through its pages with focused determination.
"Why are you suddenly reading that thing now?" Carla asked, puzzled. "Didn't Rhodes and the others tell us to wait at the inn?"
"Sorry, Carla. There's something I absolutely have to confirm... Here it is!"
Wendy's eyes lit up as she found the page she was looking for. She quickly jotted down some notes and looked around. Spotting an open patch of earth nearby, she picked up a twig and began drawing a magic circle on the ground.
"Wait a second, isn't that the Milky Way spell?" Carla tilted her head. "You've tried to cast that a few times already, right? Why are you using it now? Isn't that for unlocking ancient Dragon Slayer knowledge?"
Wendy shook her head with a gentle smile. "I misunderstood it before. I kept treating it as some kind of attack spell, but that's not what it is. The true meaning behind Milky Way is: 'Hear the voice of the dragon soul carried along the stars.' It's a communion spell. A magic that allows you to hear the lingering will of a dragon's soul."
Carla blinked. "Okay, but why here? There's no dragon around here, is there?"
"No, but I'm not trying to find a dragon." Wendy placed her hand on her chest, determination in her voice. "I think... maybe this magic can help me connect with human souls too. If Liz's condition is connected to her soul, then maybe Milky Way can help us figure out what's wrong."
"You're seriously pushing it," Carla muttered, concerned. "That spell is part of Dragon Slayer magic, and it takes a huge amount of power. Are you sure your magic reserves can handle it?"
Wendy offered a weak but bright smile. "If I collapse, I'll be counting on you to carry me."
Carla turned away with a soft "Hmph," though she clearly wasn't angry. "You're not even supposed to be on this mission. You just want to show off, don't you?"