Chapter 417: Ski Resort (1)
The operation to transfer Baek Yu-Seol to the alchemists' Life Research Association was called off the moment he regained consciousness.
In response to the dark mage incident in Tread City, a Stella search team was swiftly assembled, deploying as many as fifty magic warriors. By sheer coincidence, they managed to apprehend five or six dark mages who had been lurking in the area.
Yet, the mystery behind Baek Yu-Seol's attack remained unsolved. Though suspicions loomed over potential masterminds, no solid evidence could be uncovered.
Given the urgency of the situation, all three dark mages involved in the assault were killed on the spot. Since dark mages vanish entirely without leaving behind corpses, it served as the perfect method to erase any traces.
"Hospital again...?"
Upon returning to Stella, both the Stella Knights and Baek Yu-Seol were admitted to the hospital.
The Stella Knights bore numerous injuries from their fierce battle with Kaena, while Baek Yu-Seol required thorough examinations due to his precarious health.
Moreover, the aftereffects of the 'Harmony of Heavenly Qi' were far more severe than he had expected, leaving him utterly incapable of moving.
[Harmony of Heavenly Qi Maximum Duration: 9 minutes]
Reading the message floating in midair, he pondered deeply.
'Just because the maximum duration is 9 minutes doesn't mean I should push myself to use all of it.'