After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Chapter 453: 348, Bailuo’s friend, Lin Da demonstrates deep Purification_2
 

Bailuo stared blankly as wisps of black fog drifted away from Monica’s body.

That fog had a profoundly evil aura, such that even a clueless infant gazing upon it would immediately conjure the first impression in their mind, “That is the ultimate bad thing.”

To an adventurer, that kind of fog was more dangerous than a giant dragon’s claws and fangs, and anyone who saw it would understand that the aura was the embodiment of evil.

But at that moment, Bailuo watched wide-eyed as the black fog, representing evil, dissipated into white smoke under the emerald light.

Initially, Monica had appeared to Bailuo as a filthy, person-shaped lump of coal, but as the emerald light continuously purged her body, the coal turned gradually white, revealing her true form.

Dozens of seconds passed, and Monica gasped for breath, wailing in Lin Da’s embrace. Her 1.7-meter witch form was purified by Lin Da back into her original shape.

Her height reverted to 1.5 meters, her bat-like little wings disappeared, and her almost floor-length brown hair retracted to her waist.

From her witch state, the mature and enchanting young girl reverted to her true self, a shy and socially anxious loli who dared not look up at others.

Under the purification, Monica’s pretty face was redder than a ripe apple by several degrees.

In front of Bailuo, there was no witch.

Plainly, a 35-level, petite and adorable Earth Mage!

So it was true: witches could be purified!

Bailuo’s worldview was violently shaken; she held her buzzing little head, her face a picture of disbelief.

Not much later,

Monica was purified to the point her body was limp and could only lean on Lin Da, who supported her back with his hand.

Lin Da withdrew his magic power and wiped the corner of his mouth, then took out a blue handkerchief from his space ring and handed it to Monica.

“You should wipe it too, if people see this, it might lead to misunderstandings,” Lin Da instructed.

Monica nodded, too embarrassed to meet anyone’s gaze, and hid behind Lin Da with the handkerchief.

“Lord Headmaster, now you can examine my teammate again,” Lin Da confidently said, “Although one purification can’t completely remove the corruption, what about once a day? Or even, three times a day. Removing the witch’s corruption is as simple for me as brushing teeth.”

Bailuo looked at him with a complex expression, silently walking over to Monica, and stretched out her little hand to place it on Monica’s towering….

For a moment,

The cat girl’s face turned ghostly pale.

In terms of height, Monica was only ten centimeters taller than her, and when she wore very high boots, they were practically the same height.

But Monica’s… were several times larger than hers!

While inwardly screaming that this had to be false, Bailuo scouted for the witch’s corruption.

The Light Rank Battle Qi surged in.

Lin Da’s eyebrows knitted, reminding her, “Lord Headmaster, be careful.”

“Oh!”

Bailuo responded dully.

One minute passed, the scouting finished.

“How is it?” Lin Da asked.

Bailuo was silent.

Her face remained calm.

But that was only because, as a senior, she did not wish to lose her composure in front of Lin Da, and needed to maintain the poise and grace befitting a headmaster.

In reality…

A tempest raged within Bailuo’s heart.

Over the black ocean, amidst thunder and lightning, a white cat in a tiny wooden boat jumped up and down in fright, all its fur standing on end.

The corruption had really decreased.

It was so noticeable that she couldn’t miss it without a careful check.

This Lin Da had not lied to her!

Bailuo stood on her tiptoes with wide, curious eyes, staring directly at Lin Da.

Almost writing the word “why” with large letters across her face.

“Lord Headmaster, as you can see, this is one of my talents,” Lin Da stated ambiguously.

In this land filled with magical phenomena, there were countless miracles.

Anything inexplicable could simply be attributed to miracles.

Even the Mermaid Princess’s tears could turn into pearls, so it was somewhat normal for Lin Da to be able to purify witches.

Hearing him say this, Bailuo naturally stopped probing further.

Bailuo’s small hand propped up her chin, and her deep purple eyes glittered as she mumbled to herself in a low voice:

“If I hand you over to the Empire… mmm, no, there are many Demons’ spies in the Empire. Once such an ability is exposed, the Demons’ Twelve Belongings and the Four Heavenly Kings would all try to assassinate you in droves.”

Indeed, Lin Da’s talent for purifying witches could significantly weaken the Demon Lord’s Army’s power.

But this affair could only be conducted surreptitiously.

The fewer people know, the safer it is.

Even the high ranks of the empire, including one of the Four Guardian Dukes, Coldmoon Duke, have betrayed us.

A considerable part of the nobility has inexplicable ties with the Doomsday Sect.

Perhaps the only ones truly willing to lay down their lives to protect the continent are the adventurers.

If those at the top act as dogs for the Demons, they may not enjoy riches and honor, but at least they can preserve their dog lives.

Therefore, Bailuo vetoed the idea of handing Lin Da over to the empire.

Once the ability of the Purifying Witch is exposed, Lin Da will definitely be assassinated by the Demon Lord’s Army.

“I understand, your ability, as well as the matter with Monica, will be kept secret. However… I have a request, and you must agree to it,”

Bailuo said thoughtfully, her eyes shining brightly.

Lin Da: “As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse.”

Bailuo’s face relaxed, and with a delicate finger raised, she said, “I have a friend, hmm… how should I put it…”

Seeing Bailuo hesitate and struggle to speak frankly, Lin Da laughed and said:

“That friend of yours, it wouldn’t happen to be yourself, would it?”

“No, no, you’re overthinking it.”

Bailuo hurriedly shook her head, her face puckering as she said, “She’s a very close friend of mine, just that… she’s a witch.”

“An official of the empire with a witch for a friend?” Lin Da frowned and said, “That’s a capital offense.”

Bailuo felt somewhat embarrassed, her cat ears pinched together as she scratched her face and said, “Anyway, I hope you can help me purify her.”

“Since she’s a friend of the dean, I will definitely help. But first, let me ask, what level is your friend at?”

“The same as the dean, Light Rank.”

“Light Rank…”

Lin Da sighed and shook his head gently.

“Can’t she be saved?” Bailuo asked anxiously, her small fists clenched.

“She can be saved, but only…”

“But?”

“We’ll have to wait until I enhance my strength. Without trust… cough cough, without an emotional foundation, purifying a stranger is much less effective. To completely purify that witch, I estimate that at least I need to reach Senior Moon Order, or even Light Rank.”@@novelbin@@

Lin Da spread his hands.

The intensity of the witch’s purification is related to two important factors.

The first is trust. The higher this value, the better the effect. The second factor is the depth of the soul connection.

For example, when he kissed Monica and Monica’s heart raced, his Recovery Magic Power could take advantage of the open door to her heart, swiftly entering and beating up the corruptions, kicking them out of Monica’s body.

But with a strange witch…

There’s no foundation of trust, nor a way to open her heart.

The purification effect is much worse.

Lin Da can only seek to raise his own level, to crudely purify by brute force.

“I see…”

Bailuo felt somewhat disappointed, her eyes dim as she fussed with her cat ears.

That dejected look on her face was heartbreaking for Lin Da.

Even if he set aside their prior relationship as team members, the fact that Bailuo was willing to come to Monica’s rescue meant he owed her a favor.

Lin Da would not refuse to help Bailuo if he had the means.

While Bailuo was disheartened, Lin Da covertly extended his Recovery Magic Power to give Bailuo a thorough check-up.

He confirmed it.

Bailuo wasn’t lying.

That “friend” was indeed her friend.

It wasn’t herself.

In the game’s storyline, there was a part where he taught Bailuo not to lie.

Maybe because of that, Bailuo was very honest.

“Dean, how severe is the contamination of your friend, and how long can she hold on?” Lin Da asked.

Bailuo: “She’s recently been using Illusion Butterflies from the 25th level to restrain it. Optimistically, around two years.”

“Two years, huh…”

Lin Da muttered, “Two years is enough time for me to reach Light Rank.”

Bailuo glanced at him

Although she thought his claim was rather conceited, she refrained from pressing the matter since she was the one asking for help.

“Can you really save my friend? Her sister’s dying wish was for me to take care of her, and I promised. I don’t want to break that promise.”

Bailuo placed her hands on her chest, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Da with anticipation.