Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 198 Millicent (5k)

Bai Shi took out the famous sword Yueying on the sand dune.

Recalling the moves used by the 'old man' just now, Bai Shi clamped the blade with his finger joints.

The right hand holding the hilt of the sword exerts force, opposing the left hand.

Bai Shi's left hand, which was holding the sword, suddenly loosened its grip, and the famous sword Yueying instantly flew out at an extremely fast speed.

But why does the distance between the swords change?
Bai Shi was quite far away at the time and did not see the action clearly. He only remembered that the position of the old man's right hand holding the knife changed at the end.

He tried again, and this time the famous sword Yueying flew out of his right hand.

After picking up the famous sword Yueying, Bai Shi memorized the move and planned to study it carefully later.
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Bai Shi returned to Jie Lian's side.

At this time, Jerry had already leaned on his greatsword and stood up with the help of the Crucible Knight.

When he saw Bai Shi, Jie Lian quickly thanked him.

Just now when he saw Bai Shi and the Crucible Knight approaching him, he realized that Bai Shi had already made preparations in advance.

If Bai Shi had not been there just now, he would probably have lost his life.

"Ahem, I'm really getting old."

"I was almost dead."

After taking a breath, he continued.

"Thank you for what you did just now, otherwise I would probably die here."

Bai Shi waved his hand.

Jie Lian is a good man, and Bai Shi doesn't want him to die like this.

"Nothing. Didn't you tell me before that there are still many things to do?"

"In that case, this is not the place for you to fall."

Jerry let out a long sigh.

Bai Shi was right, he didn't want to die in such a battle.

He is no longer young and hot-tempered enough to fight someone to the death just because of a provocation.

If it weren't for the honor of the Red Lion, Jerry wouldn't even accept the challenge.

So he made all the necessary preparations, even taking out the automatic crossbow that had not been used for many years, but unfortunately it was still a little short.

Although a little embarrassed, at least I survived.

He can also continue to do his unfinished work.

Cleaning up the Scarlet Corruption, uncovering the truth about the Ionian War... there are so many things to do.

"Anyway, thank you very much."

"I will return to Red Lion City to recuperate for a while. You can move freely in the city."

"If you need anything, just find the soldiers. They all remember you."

Bai Shi nodded in agreement and returned to Red Lion City with them.

After returning to Red Lion City, Bai Shi thought about it and felt that there seemed to be nothing more for him to do in the city.

Now Hilbert is studying the scarlet corruption that has undergone drastic changes.

The current research is still in the first stage, and it is necessary to determine whether the scarlet corruption is still toxic.

Only after it is confirmed to be harmless can Bai Shi proceed with the subsequent cleaning.

Once the first phase of toxicity testing is completed, experiments will begin on creatures infected with the scarlet corruption.

If the scarlet corruption combined with muscles and organs in a living body were to turn into a vegetative body in the same way, it would not be possible to cure it with sunlight.

After all, if the scarlet corruption starts from the inside of the body and turns into plants, then those creatures probably won't be able to survive.

The power of sunlight has a certain effect on scarlet corruption, which is undoubtedly good news.

But Bai Shi does not think that the power of the sun is omnipotent.

It is unrealistic to think that all the problems caused by scarlet corruption can be easily solved by sunlight alone.

Even sunlight can only affect the Crimson Corruption by allowing it to reach a saturated state of 'abundance', rather than directly changing it.

The 'abundance' of Scarlet Corruption is extremely difficult to achieve.

Even in the past when it was a law, it has probably never been achieved.

Otherwise, there would be no need for the Flowing Swordsman to seal the Scarlet Corruption.

Bai Shi thought about it and decided to rest for a night.

Then wait until tomorrow to go to the place where I had agreed to meet with veteran O'Neal and take a look.

We had asked veteran O'Neal to look for Millicent before. So much time has passed, it should be about time for there to be a result.
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The next day, Bai Shi rode on Torret and urged it to move towards the previously agreed place.

After crossing half of the Ionian swamp, Bai Shi came to a terrace of scarlet corruption.

This place is very similar to the place where veteran O'Neal once stayed, but it is a different place.

The place where the veteran O'Neill used to stay has been found by Millicent's other four sisters.

If Bai Shi wasn't there, veteran O'Neal wouldn't be able to defeat the four sisters alone.

So to be on the safe side, we decided to stay in this place.

Arriving at the plateau, Bai Shi immediately saw the Spirit Storm soldiers stationed around it.

When he saw them, Bai Shi knew that Millicent should have been found.

Otherwise, these soldiers should still be searching outside.

However, on the plateau, Bai Shi did not see Millicent or veteran O'Neill.

Until a spiritual soldier came and told Bai Shi that they had moved their position again.

Bai Shi was a little confused and didn't know what had happened here before.

Was it found by the corrupt relatives?
Under the guidance of the spiritual soldier, Bai Shi came to a cave in Galid.

Although the cave was small, it was relatively clean inside, with no poison or scarlet corruption accumulating in it.

Soon, Bai Shi saw veteran O'Neal inside.

When O'Neill saw Bai Shi coming, he hurried to greet him.

His tone was very excited, and it seemed that something had really happened.

"You're finally here."

"The girl has been found, but the current situation is not very optimistic."

Bai Shi frowned.

"What happened?"

O'Neill led Bai Shi into the cave and told him what happened some time ago:

"Ever since you informed me of the girl's existence, I have been searching for her in the Ionian swamps."

"Finally, about four days ago, I found her near a ruin in the Ionian swamps. Her name is Millicent."

"She had a high fever and was confused. She was almost in a coma. She was just holding on by willpower."

"I later learned that she had been looking for a way to leave the Ionian swamps."

"But the area she initially fled to was surrounded by cliffs, and she couldn't climb up without an arm."

O'Neill sighed.

"I asked the soldiers to take her to the meeting place we agreed on."

"Later, I asked the soldiers to bring some food and clean water."

"After a period of rest, Millicent is in a slightly better condition than at the beginning."

Things had started to turn for the better at this point, but things did not go as smoothly as imagined.

O'Neal paused.

"The scarlet corruption of the Ionian swamps is too strong."

"As long as she stays there, the scarlet corruption in her body will continue to erode her body."

"Even if I pulled out the golden needle and gave it to her, I'm afraid it would be difficult for her to get out of the swamp alone, so I brought her out directly to wait for you."

"You said that you would wait until you arrived before transferring the golden needle to her."

Bai Shi nodded. This was indeed what he had agreed with veteran general O'Neal.

"So how is she doing now? Let me go see her."

O'Neill shook his head.

“It’s a little better now than before.”

"But he is still in a coma most of the time."

"Occasionally I would be awakened by the pain of scarlet corruption or inexplicable nightmares."
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Under O'Neill's leadership, Bai Shi came to the deepest part of the cave.

Before entering the cave, Bai Shi heard painful whimpers.

In that cave, there was a small stream of clean groundwater flowing out from the rock wall.

Millicent was now leaning against a rock, her short red hair falling over her shoulders.

Because of the pain, Millicent was drenched in cold sweat, her hair stuck to her face, and her clothes were soaked.

The painful whimper just now came from her mouth.

At this moment, the scarlet corruption was wriggling inside her body, trying to devour her, assimilate her, and transform her into an inhuman being.

Seeing a stranger she had never seen before, Millicent's eyes revealed a hint of panic.

But then she saw O'Neill following Bai Shi, and she calmed down a little.

Millicent now trusts O'Neill quite a bit.

The first time I saw this old man, I felt an incredible sense of closeness to him.

Millicent's subconscious told her that this person could be completely trusted.

Later, O'Neill told her that she was related to Malenia.

Although it was a little unbelievable, Millicent found herself accepting the news easily.

Combined with various other factors, Millicent was certain that she was indeed related to Marenia.

And O'Neill is a senior general of the Holy Tree and someone who can be completely relied upon.

In that case, the people he brought would not do anything to her.

Millicent looked at Bai Shi who had just walked in and asked:

"You, who are you?"

Before she could finish her words, Millicent covered her broken arm in pain and wailed.

After a while, Millicent gasped and finally calmed down. "Hu, hu - who are you?"

"…Whoever you are, you'd better not get close to me."

"The scarlet corruption in my body is wriggling. This is not a curse that ordinary people can touch."

Bai Shi ignored Millicent's advice, and now he basically didn't have to worry about Scarlet Corruption.

Bai Shi walked in front of Millicent.

"My name is Bai Shi, and I'm here to save you."

Millicent shook her head. Corruption was a very serious disease, and it was hard to imagine that it could be cured.

But before she could remind Bai Shi again, the piercing pain came again.

Bai Shi carefully observed Millicent's condition.

The clothes on the right hand of the severed arm hung casually beside it, and blood was constantly oozing out.

In addition to blood, there was also scarlet corruption mixed in.

It seems that the scarlet corruption is causing the wound to fail to heal.

And I'm afraid the scarlet corruption also started to invade from the wound of the broken arm.

But Millicent's condition was not yet at its worst.

Bai Shi looked at O'Neill.

"Let's go, take Millicent with us, and we'll go to Red Lion City, where my fellow perfumer is."

"Once we get there, both you and she should be able to survive."

O'Neill shook his head.

"Although I don't know why Lady Marennia used the power of corruption during the Ionian War..."

"But no matter what, that war was caused by us, and the devastation caused to Gallid cannot be undone."

"I really don't have the face to go to Red Lion City."

"If I have to go to Red Lion City, I have to die there to atone for my sins."

O'Neal's attitude is very firm.

"I think I know what you're thinking."

"I insisted on waiting for you to arrive before moving the golden needle. I'm afraid you also want to save my life."

"But you really don't need to worry about my own life or death."

"It's really a pleasant surprise that I can live till now and protect this golden needle, and it can be of some use at the last moment."

"Now that you're here, I have nothing to worry about."

"I hope you can take good care of her."

"Not to take care of Lady Marenia's blood relatives, but to take care of Millicent."

Seeing him like this, Bai Shi also felt his determination.

He respected O'Neill's decision.

If you don’t want to go to Red Lion City, then don’t go. Try the neutralizing incense and putrefactive moss medicine.

I think I can still save my life...

Millicent listened to the conversation in disbelief.

"What? What golden needle?"

"Grandpa O'Neill, what are you talking about? Are you going to die?"

Millicent didn't want to see that scene.

Although the scarlet corruption destroyed some of her memories, there were still some images that left a deep impression on her.

She had a happy childhood, growing up in Gaileed with her sisters.

At that time, there was an important, father-like figure who always took care of them.

Even now I can't even remember that person's appearance or name.

At that time, she also had an ordinary life.

But all this changed one day.

She no longer remembers what happened to her, only that it was a very painful memory, and she even dreams about it in nightmares.

Fortunately, she cut off one of her arms and escaped from the bud full of scarlet corruption.

Since then, I have started a life of hiding from people to avoid being found by those strange bugs.

Later, Grandpa O'Neill rescued her, showed her kindness, and told her her life story.

Maybe it was Marennia's memory that was playing tricks on her, or maybe she really needed an elder to rely on.

In short, O'Neill is now like a relative in her heart.

O'Neill sat cross-legged across from Millicent.

"Golden needle, that is something that can save you."

"In the far north, the 'Holy Tree' Ablefiel has a special technology - Pure Golden Needle."

"Pure gold needle can inhibit the spread of scarlet corruption, and I happen to have a pure gold needle."

"Once the golden needle is inserted into your body, the corruption will be suppressed and you can start living the life you want."

Millicent was a little anxious.

"What... What will happen to you without the golden needle?"

O'Neill didn't even think about it.

"I'm afraid he'll die."

Millicent ignored the surging scarlet corruption and spoke again:
"but……"

O'Neill sighed and stopped Millicent from speaking.

"I have lived long enough..."

O'Neal hesitated for a moment and then revealed his true feelings.

"Ashamed to say that."

"Millicent, I actually came to look for you because of Lady Marenia."

"I had hoped for your relationship with Lady Marenia, and for you to go to the Sacred Tree."

"I hope you can help Lady Marenia."

"But now I've changed my mind."

"You and Lady Marenia are different individuals."

"So now I hope that after you receive the golden needle, you can live according to your own will and human will."

"Go do what you want to do."

"Even if it's just traveling and seeing the sights, live for yourself."

After saying that, O'Neill reached out to take off his armor and pulled out a golden needle from his chest that was intact and not stained with blood.

Without waiting for Millicent to refuse, O'Neill stuffed the golden needle into her hand and immediately staggered out of the cave.

Millicent held the golden needle tightly and clenched her teeth.

If she had to see such a scene, she would rather bear the pain of being infected by the scarlet corruption herself.

Millicent reached out and handed the golden needle to Bai Shi.

"Could you please help me return it..."

Bai Shi advised:
"Use the golden needle."

"Don't let his kindness go to waste."

No matter how hard he thought about it, O'Neal couldn't put the golden needle back in.

"The sooner you insert the golden needle, the sooner I can go to see O'Neill's condition."

"It's not like there's no way to save him."

Millicent made up her mind after hearing Bai Shi's words.

"Mr. Bai Shi, could you please leave for a moment..."

"A half-corrupted body, I'm afraid it will only disgust you to look at it."

Bai Shi nodded and left the cave.

Gradually, the sound of clothes being taken off could be heard from behind, followed by Millicent's painful groan.

Then there was no movement in the cave.

"Melina, can you help me check if she has put the golden needle in?"

"Don't worry, she used the golden needle and just fainted."

When Bai Shi heard Melina say this, he walked out of the cave.

Not long after, Bai Shi found O'Neill lying on the ground.

Around him, scarlet corruption had already begun to spread out from his body.

Both the long battle at the Holy Tree and the long time he spent in Ionia had severely eroded his body.

O'Neill spit out blood and looked up at Bai Shi.

"Ahem, Mr. Bai Shi..."

Bai Shi squatted in front of him, took out the neutralizing incense and putrefying moss medicine, and immediately gave them to him to use.

"This is a neutralizing incense that can make scarlet corruption ineffective. Corruption moss medicine can inhibit scarlet corruption."

Although the internal organs will definitely be affected, let's use it for now.

After taking the two drugs, although O'Neal was still vomiting blood, the content of scarlet corruption in his blood had been greatly reduced.

O'Neill felt the scarlet corruption surging in his body, and a look of helplessness appeared on his old face.

"The situation inside my body is much worse than I thought..."

"Mr. Bai Shi, sometimes, people can't have it all."

Bai Shi nodded.

"Of course I know."

“But I just want them all.”

(End of this chapter)