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If possible, Mengdie also wished to fall asleep right away. However, having woken up just two hours ago and suffering from severe pain throughout her body, sleep was elusive. Yet, facing Edward's deep concern, she still managed to muster a weak smile, signaling that she was truly fine and there was no need to worry.
Her fragile smile faintly bloomed on her delicate face. Her eyes were slightly unfocused, and a light blush colored her cheeks. Her pink lips parted slightly, releasing a faint, mysterious fragrance. Her hairband had been burnt away in the fire, leaving her hair disheveled and lazily draped around her. The stark contrast of her black hair against her pale skin, along with that faint smile, left both Edward and Xiu spellbound...
Xiu swallowed hard and knelt beside Mengdie just like Edward.
"What are you trying to do?!"
To Edward, Xiu was still a stranger. Seeing him approach and kneel beside Mengdie, appearing unwilling to be outdone, Edward's guard immediately went up.
Xiu placed his staff on the ground, clasped his hands together, and began to mutter incantations. After a while, a soft yellow glow emanated from his hands, casting a comforting light on those it touched.
Under this light, Mengdie's expression visibly improved. Her breathing eased, and her pale complexion gained a hint of color. Edward, too, felt a great relief. The pain from his wounds seemed to lessen significantly.
The glowing light lasted for about a minute before gradually fading away. Xiu released his hands, visibly drained, and sat down on the ground, his forehead covered in sweat and his breathing heavy.
"Miss Mengdie, I'm not well-versed in divine magic, and this is the limit of what I can do. While this spell can't heal your wounds, it can alleviate some of the pain. How do you feel now? Is it better?"
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Mengdie tried to take a breath, finding that the intense pain had indeed subsided, but she still couldn't move her body.
"Sister Mengdie."
Suddenly, Nia whispered in Mengdie's ear.
"Hmm? What is it?"
Nia glanced covertly at Xiu, who was gasping for air and looked exhausted, and whispered, "Sister, this useless magician... seems quite powerful~"
"Powerful? How so?"
"You see, he knows both fire and ice magic. When he saved me, he used wind and earth magic too. And now, he can even use divine power. Although... it takes him a long time to conjure each spell..."
Mengdie didn't pay much attention to this. Her knowledge of magic in this world was limited, and she didn't find Nia's revelation particularly surprising, merely responding noncommittally. Nia, thinking Mengdie already knew this, was slightly disappointed at not receiving the praise she expected.
Edward, having also witnessed Xiu's magic, didn't share Nia's keen observations. After the pain subsided, his hostility towards Xiu lessened. He set aside his melted sword, unable to sheathe it, and helped Xiu up, apologizing, "Sorry, I've been on edge due to being pursued. Thank you for your magic."
Xiu laughed heartily and waved his hand, "Rather than thanking me for my magic, I'd prefer you appreciate my inventions!" After saying this, Xiu looked at Edward's blood-stained appearance and picked up his nearly melted sword, chuckling.
"But for now, let's rest. This ship will soon dock at a small island in the lake, a transfer station. How about we rest there for a day before proceeding?"
"We can't wait..." Mengdie, biting her lip, struggled to sit up. Edward hurried to support her. As he held her waist, he blushed and became extra cautious. Mengdie, however, seemed indifferent and leaned on Edward's shoulder, standing up.
"We can't delay any longer. Since that bear has targeted us, it means we're close to them! We must cross the lake as quickly as possible and then... catch up!"
Xiu wanted to say more, but seeing Mengdie's determined eyes, he couldn't bring himself to speak.
Supported by Edward, Mengdie moved to a dry wooden plank and lay down. After today's battle, she realized the importance of maintaining optimal combat readiness at all times. She needed to sleep immediately to recover, but...
It still hurt... The clothes stuck to the burn wounds, causing pain with every movement...
There's a saying that constant pain becomes bearable over time, but experiencing such intense pain again after a moment of relief was unbearable. A few minutes later, as the effect of Xiu's magic wore off, the pain from the burns returned, and Mengdie couldn't move a finger. Helpless, she turned to Edward and Xiu for assistance.
"Edward... Xiu..."
The two men, one holding a sword and the other a staff, lost in thought beside Mengdie, immediately turned at her call. They saw a fragile girl, tears in her eyes and blush on her cheeks, with a pleading look...
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