Chapter 399: The Vision

Hallways, a lady in black stockings, a massive red claw, flames…

Through the perspective of the pothos, Helag saw fragmented scenes from a few days ago.

This was a unique elven spell, allowing communication with nature.

The scenes were disjointed, unable to form a continuous narrative.

Helag scrutinized each fleeting image, gathering information and piecing together the situation.

Although he didn’t spot David in the scenes, he discerned the general direction of the fleeing crowd.

The scenes indicated that most people fled southward.

The red creature occupied the northern area, forcing people to flee south, with some scattering to the sides.

However, far fewer people fled sideways; most headed south.

The south lacked cities, bordering the vast polluted zone.

After analyzing the scenes, Helag decided to head south.

Since David’s body wasn’t found at the site, he likely fled south with the crowd.

“Power of The Titan.”

With his direction set, Helag activated Titan’s Strength, ensuring he had enough power for any surprises.

Since becoming a crystallized wizard, his enhanced mental power and crystal improved his spells’ potency.

Power of The Titan naturally increased, as it was fundamentally a spell.

Standing over four meters tall, Helag glanced ahead, then launched forward like an arrow.

He took the Feather of Flight from his spatial ring, ready to activate it if needed.

With Deep Blue’s environmental detection, Helag sped south through the polluted zone.

After about two kilometers, he encountered a corpse.

It was a female wizard, with a curvaceous figure, indicating she was a beauty in life.

Now, she was a corpse, with a large gash on her neck.

The wound wasn’t from a weapon but a spell like a wind blade, distinct from weapon-inflicted wounds.

She was killed by another wizard.

Helag guessed it was a vendetta; otherwise, one wouldn’t kill while fleeing.

It was likely an old grudge, and the attacker seized the opportunity.

Her skin had turned black in many places, resembling crawler skin.

Helag knew that if left unchecked, she’d soon become a new crawler.

He gathered magic, casting a fireball to incinerate the body completely.

The woman likely wouldn’t want to become an ugly crawler, and this was all Helag could do.

Purifying the environment is everyone’s responsibility.

After dealing with the body, Helag quickened his pace.

He sensed David’s situation was dire.

The polluted zone was dangerous, and he had to be wary of other threats.

Many fled south, and they were all wizards, not to be underestimated.

When resources like food and water ran low, conflicts would arise.

Helag knew the zone offered little food or water, relying on reserves.

Being cautious, Helag kept ample supplies in his spatial ring, allowing him to endure in the zone.

But those from the airship might not be as prepared; few carried such supplies.

Spatial rings were expensive, with larger ones costing more, so most used them sparingly.

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On the ninth day after the crash, David hid in rubble, chewing jerky and sipping water.

He had months’ worth of food but only a month’s water.

He drank sparingly, only when parched.

Unsure when or if he’d escape, he conserved water to last longer.

David learned this from Helag.

He hadn’t understood why Helag carried so many supplies, but now he saw the wisdom in being prepared.

Though initially clueless, David admired Helag’s talent and intelligence, believing it wise to follow his lead.

So, when trading, David stocked his spatial ring with supplies.

Unexpectedly, it became a lifesaver.

As darkness fell, David faced another pitch-black night.

He doubted he’d return.

Fleeing in panic, he lost his sense of direction.

In the zone, direction was elusive, making navigation difficult.

David checked his communication stone, finding the magic network still inaccessible.

His only regret was not transferring his earnings to Helag and Reese.

If he died, the money would be wasted.

Giving it to Helag could buy resources to strengthen him, benefiting the Terchy family.

Giving it to Reese would let her buy what she wanted, though with Helag, she likely wasn’t short on money.

Either way, it was better than wasting it.

David wondered if Seranthiel’s bank could declare him dead and transfer the money.

He sighed, fearing death but not as much as before.

When David chose to trade, he knew this day might come.

But after years, he felt he hadn’t achieved much or created value.

David felt sleepy and fatigued but knew he couldn’t sleep.

The polluted zone was dangerous, especially at night.

He’d narrowly escaped death several times, once using a fire lizard bomb to fend off a creature.

Though injured and with broken bones, he survived, and the creature didn’t.