Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 253 [Dream Corridor] and [Coin of Destiny]

Xia Nan has a very strong physique.

The enhancement effect from the Gourd Dew from the former Giant Serpent Realm has brought his Constitution attribute to "8".

It may seem that he is only three points taller than the average person, but the resulting physical enhancement is far beyond what these cold numbers can represent.

Since Xia Nan came out of the secret realm, he has rarely worried about his stamina. The [Fang Hunt], which should have been used as a powerful finishing move at lower levels, has been used as a regular combat skill.

She has never been sick, and even minor injuries sustained in battle heal on their own in a short time.

In his previous life, even if we only consider the attribute of "physical constitution" alone, it would have been enough for him to stand at the pinnacle of humanity.

Right now, his superior sensory attributes allowed him to shift his body at a critical moment, dodging the silver needle from Terry William that was supposed to pierce his heart directly.

Although it still pierced the chest, it transformed what would have been a fatal, severe injury into a more manageable, ordinary one.

If one relies on willpower and physical strength to persevere, it may even be possible to maintain full-force combat for a certain period of time.

However, the silver needle that shot out from Terry William's fingertip seemed to possess not only speed and physical penetrability, but also some kind of strange corrosive toxin ability.

The unusual, intense pain in his chest and the slight sizzling sound of flesh being corroded by the toxins made Xia Nan collapse as if dizzy before he could even stand up straight.

He took immediate self-rescue measures.

hum-

A faint, vibrant green light, brimming with life, quietly burst forth from the inside of the armor.

……

【Tears of Spring Breeze】:
1. Secondary Healing (Active/First Ring): Uses natural energy to restore a small amount of health to a creature you touch (3 times/day);

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very effective.

This rare blue outfit from the beastman Mint was commissioned by Xia Nan to "Rockhammer" Barn when Xia Nan was still in River Valley Town. The original earring design was transformed into the necklace it is today.

In order to avoid attracting attention, he usually wore it under his shirt. From the outside, at most, you could see the specially made iron chain around his neck, while the crystal-clear body, which looked like a water droplet, was hidden under the lining of the armor.

Now that he has suffered serious injuries, he naturally used the healing spells that came with it as soon as possible.

The results... were pretty good.

Although "Secondary Healing" is only a first-level spell, the most serious problem affecting Xia Nan's body right now is not the wound itself, but the toxins that are spreading rapidly within it.

This is precisely what is countered by the natural energy within magic.

Almost the instant the emerald light burst forth, the intense pain from his chest subsided, and the spreading toxins were suppressed.

Xia Nan estimated that once he used all three "secondary healing techniques" today, he would be able to completely eliminate the toxins in his body and recover his wounds.

But it takes time.

Based on the healing effect just now, it will take at least fifteen minutes to return to full combat readiness.

So... can I just lie here peacefully and wait for these ten minutes or so to recover?

Obviously impossible.

The enemy was not far ahead, and their strength far surpassed that of their group. Even in their prime, they might not be a match for those two seasoned professionals.

therefore……

A thoughtful look appeared in Xia Nan's eyes.

……

Tears of Spring Breeze

2. Spring Pulse Cleansing (Active/Fourth Ring): Releases a healing energy to cleanse the body, restoring a certain amount of health to the carrier (times/week);

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As a blue-tier item, the enchantments on [Tears of Spring Breath] certainly don't just include the "Lesser Healing" spell three times a day.

"Spring Pulse Cleansing" is a fourth-circle healing spell that can be used once a week.

Xia Nan had witnessed its effects; it was like a second life. In his battle with the beastman Mint, it rendered all the injuries he had painstakingly inflicted on his opponent during the intense clash useless and wasted.

Now that the [Tears of Spring Breath] has fallen into his hands, this extremely powerful spell with a long cooldown has naturally become one of his trump cards.

Xia Nan was confident that once this trump card was revealed, his chest injury would be completely healed in the blink of an eye, and he would be able to return to the battle instantly.

Just as he made up his mind to use the spell.

The situation on the field, however, seemed to have taken an unexpected turn.

……

……

"Clap."

The thick leather boots sank deep into the rain-soaked mud, and the air echoed with the crisp sound of metal armor rubbing and colliding.

His medium-length, golden hair was wet and clung to his cheeks, and the friendly smile he had shown when they met at the hotel was gone from his handsome, sculpted face.

All that remained was endless coldness.

Terry William entered the arena, his gaze sweeping over the black-haired youth who had fallen to the ground after being attacked by his [Azure Silver Sharpness].

His gaze was fixed straight ahead.

Lawson, the outlaw whose concealment had been unexpectedly interrupted by the black-haired youth, was now once again shrouded in his silver-white prison.

The greatly weakened physical attributes caused by the [curse] meant that the opponent could no longer easily break through the silver iron restraints as before.

He just kept struggling and hacking in the cage, trying to break free of his confinement.

At this moment, Terry William completely took control of the situation on the field.

But the expression on his face seemed somewhat subtle and strange.

The reason for this was, of course, the silver-white metal that Lawson was clutching tightly in his hand, reflected in his eyes.

Terry William never doubted his loyalty to the Morton family.

After all, it was the Duke who provided him with the resources to grow. Without the help of the Duke's family, he would never have been able to become a senior professional with a professional level of 5 at his current age, and become the youngest knight commander in the territory.

But loyalty is one aspect, no matter how strong one's sense of belonging and honor to the Morton family may be.

This does not mean that the young man had no illusions.

After countless nights of pouring all my energy into training, I would lie exhausted on my bed in my room.

Terry William dreamt that in the future he might become the Duke's most loyal and powerful knight; perhaps he would, like Mr. Croft, cultivate countless outstanding talents for the Morton family; or perhaps he would serve the Duke well and be rewarded with a territory, becoming a lord...

Until one day a few years ago, when he learned that the lovely and kind young lady, more beautiful than the acacia flowers of the Spring Grass Festival, was about to marry the eldest son of a similarly distinguished minister in the capital.

His mindset underwent a subtle shift.

He remained loyal and reliable, but his fantasies at night in bed now included some that could be described as blasphemous.

If only I could have the same background and influence as that minister's eldest son; if only my professional rank were 15 or even 20; if only others didn't call me "Little William," "Captain," or "Henchman," but "Lord Terry William," "Sir Terry William," or even...

Like weeds growing in the cracks of rocks.

Ambition, veiled by loyalty, quietly grows in the cracks of inner shadows.

Terry William had heard rumors about this treasure, but as a member of the family, he knew perfectly well that since that illustrious and powerful ancestor, no one in the Morton family had ever reached his former heights, not even come close.

Therefore, he never took the so-called secrets about the family's treasures to heart, nor did he believe them to be true.

But now, when he finally has the chance to get up close to this legendary treasure that has always been protected in the deepest part of the Morton family's secret vault...

Terry William's thinking changed.

Perhaps... he should test the rumors himself to see if they are true or false.

If he fails, he will undoubtedly receive the Duke's most generous reward for returning the metal block to the Morton family, and he will remain the family's most loyal and valiant knight.

And if he were to discover the secret hidden within the treasure—the secret that allowed Morton's ancestor to rise from a commoner to become a duke of the kingdom…

Terry William's eyes flickered uncertainly.

He was momentarily dazed, then his chilling aura transformed into one even more terrifying than Lawson's.

The air was filled with murderous intent.

Lawson deserves to die for attempting to steal the Morton family's secret treasure.

If he wanted to keep the treasure for himself, then the other people on the field absolutely could not stay behind.

Meanwhile, witnessing Xia Nan fall to the ground, his life hanging in the balance after being attacked by Terry William, Hai'an and Wood on the other side of the field became even more panicked. They didn't understand why Terry William would do such a thing when he clearly knew their identities.

But considering the recent rumors surrounding the Morton family and the red dragon that disappeared with the mage, some speculation arose regarding the silvery metal block that Lawson had snatched from them.

“We don’t need anything!” Wood shouted at Terry William. “That thing was found on the corpse by the guards in the group. We have no idea what it is!”

Terry William didn't even turn his head, as if he hadn't heard, and slowly approached, gripping his two longswords.

Seeing this, and sensing the other party's murderous intent, Wood could only grit his teeth and shove Haian, who was beside him, backward.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he almost roared as he hissed at the other person:

"Young Master, run! I'll stop him!"

Hai'an was pale. Despite his noble birth, his decisiveness was like that of a seasoned adventurer who had undergone countless trials.

He only gave Wood a deep look.

He suddenly turned around and ran wildly away from the area.

As he moved, leaf-like afterimages floated around him, suddenly increasing his speed, as if it were some kind of combat technique.

With his hands gripping the dagger tightly, Wood gritted his teeth, his mind already set on death.

But all that reached his ears was Terry William's emotionless question:
"I remember there were six people in your team, right? Where are the other two?"

Wood opened his mouth, but before he could reply.

The heavily armored knight in front suddenly vanished from his spot.

scoff-

Silver and blood flashed in the corner of his eye.

Wood instinctively turned around.

What came into view was his own blood gushing out, his empty shoulder, and his left arm, which had fallen to the ground, still tightly gripping the dagger.

Meanwhile, the knight commander from the Morton family had already arrived first, blocking the path of the half-elf Haian.

The same silver-white spike that pierced Xia Nan's body passed right through the middle of the half-elf's chest and penetrated deep into the mud.

“噗咚。”

Hai'an's slender body collapsed forward due to inertia, and blood gushed from his wounds like a spring.

It did not die directly, but it lost the ability to move, and could only exhale more than it inhale.

"Ahhhhh!!!"

Wood roared and charged forward, his mutilated body being tossed high into the air like a rag doll.

The vast difference in strength left him utterly powerless against Terry William, who was a level 5 Silver Knight.

He rolled to the ground, covered in mud and water, and passed out.

"Boom!"

Rising from the ground, the silver-white cage finally shattered under the relentless slashing of the slender, bee-sting blade.

Freed from his restraints, Lawson paused for a moment before preparing to reactivate his stealth mode.

Although he acted erratically, he was not a madman who acted solely on instinct.

With their own combat power greatly weakened and the Red Dragon nowhere to be found, engaging in battle with Terry William again would undoubtedly be suicide.

As long as I can escape... as long as I can escape...

He gripped the silvery-white metal block tightly in his left hand, almost pressing it into his chest.

But just as Lawson's body was rapidly becoming transparent, about to merge into the air...

The heavy longsword, already imbued with flowing silver light, slashed down with a whooshing sound.

Ding--

Sparks flew.

Lawson, wielding his sword with one hand, managed to parry even after he had reacted, but the difference in strength still forced him to retreat, each step sinking deep into the mud.

Terry William's goal was very clear.

Seeing Lawson stiffen under his attack, the blade instantly reversed, changing from a downward slash to an upward sweep.

"Shoot."

Driven by the force of the blade's surface, the severed hand flew high into the air, splattered with blood.

The metal block that was tightly gripped in his palm was also knocked to the side of the field.

……

"Oh no!!"

The sudden change in the situation on the field abruptly disrupted Xia Nan's plans.

Before they could even react, the half-elf and his guards had already fallen to the ground.

What should I do?
It's better to wait and let Terry William and Lawson both get injured before stepping in to clean up the mess;
Should I use the "Spring Pulse Healing" effect of [Tears of Spring] to recover from my injuries, and then use [Fang Hunt] to escape?

Regarding the former, given the significant disparity in strength between the two sides, who can guarantee that they will be able to handle the situation after both sides have suffered heavy losses?
The latter had no idea whether the two experienced adventurers in front of him possessed similar movement-type combat skills. Acting recklessly would only put him back into an extremely dangerous situation after he had temporarily gained a chance to catch his breath.

We can't win if we fight; we dare not run.

What should he do?
Xia Nan's mind raced as he tried to find a way to break the deadlock.

And that's when.

With the crisp sound of swords clashing, a metallic oval shimmering with a soft silver light in the rain rose high into the air above the field.

It rotates and falls.

Under the influence of residual force, it rolled in the mud and water, gradually slowing down.

Finally, it obediently stopped beside Xia Nan's hand.

Like a reminder, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind.

He was unsure whether his actions would be effective, and had no clear understanding of the function of this technological creation called Dream Corridor.

Xia Nan wasn't even sure if the remaining "3%" energy on the item's attribute panel would be enough for a single, meaningful use.

But now, this is my only chance.

My eyes were fixed on the line of semi-transparent characters below the notes on the [Dream Corridor] panel:
……

caveat:

Key missing! Please enter a dynamic password manually!
……

He suddenly took a deep breath.

The next second, from the favor of Lady Luck, with only two uses left, comes the pink-quality epic item, the [Coin of Destiny].

He suddenly threw it into the air.

hum-

The brass-colored coin flipped back and forth, the blurred face of the long-haired woman and her cloak fluttering in the wind alternating between the two sides.

It paused slightly at its highest point.

Reflecting the rain curtain in the air, the faint glow on the surface of the copper coin was fleeting.

A “miracle” was triggered.

The probability is almost zero, but as long as there is a "1" at the end of countless zeros after the decimal point.

At this instant, its probability...

It's 100%!

"Tattoo."

Xia Nan kept her eyes tightly closed.

His right fingertips danced above the [Dream Corridor], and he pressed down one after another randomly changing characters on the smooth surface of the metal block.

A silvery-white light quietly rose in the rain.

(End of this chapter)