Archer's Adventure Manual

Chapter 157 Suppressing the Curse

He pretended to be nonchalant and said, "I really hope I can support your ideal woman, but ideals are ultimately just figments of your imagination and are unrealistic. I think I'm just a short-sighted person, and I don't have much hope for your ideal..."

"However, I am very interested in acquiring resources."

Upon hearing this, Karin naturally understood the meaning behind Loran's words—that he wanted to obtain tangible benefits.

Karin smiled slightly; she was satisfied with the answer. As long as there was a need, everything was negotiable, and she also preferred to resolve issues through mutual benefit.

"Of course, sir, I won't let you work desperately for unrealistic goals. I can give you very clear and visible benefits."

As she spoke, Karin produced several puzzle-like pieces from her fingertips. "These are fragments of memories from a few unlucky souls. I believe they can help you buy some good things at Corbert's shop. I hope you can do me a small favor by using your abilities."

Loran looked at the memory fragment in Karin's hand and smiled. He had finally gotten his hands on it!

"it is good."

Karin gave a wicked smile. "Thank you for your efforts."

The next day, Luo Lan needed to go to Elina's house to continue her treatment.

For safety reasons, Loran brought along a relatively reliable person to ensure his safety, namely Noah.

Noah was also very willing to help Loran, so he followed along.

"Could you take this trash out and throw it away for me?" Alina handed Loran a burlap sack, which was even seeping with traces of blood. "Remember not to throw the sack away; it's not cheap."

Loran frowned as he looked at the blood-soaked sack in his hand. What... what is inside? Are you sure this is really just normal trash?

"Hey, what about the goblins I gave you yesterday?" Loran asked casually.

"In your hands."

Loran:

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"Perhaps I used too much force, but I'll be careful. I'll start a treatment plan for you when you get back. Don't worry, I'm very professional." Alina smiled sweetly.

Loran swallowed hard. "Well... I'll have to trouble you then."

Noah, who was watching quietly from the side, frowned at the sack Loran was carrying. "Loran, how did you find this priest? She looks... kind of dangerous."

"I've never seen any pastor keep those kinds of things in his house. I know you're probably anxious about the curse, but you can't be too hasty..."

Loran thought for a moment, then said seriously, "I've seen it suppress Brian's curse, so it seems pretty reliable. It's just that its method is rather unique and not widely accepted..."

"Brian was cursed too?" Noah exclaimed in surprise. "How is he now?"

"I'm in good shape, which is why I have to give it a try."

"Alright, I'll keep an eye on you. If your life is in danger, just blink like crazy, and I'll make her stop in time," Noah said seriously, gripping his greatsword.

"Okay, thanks, Noah."

"You're welcome."

Loran emptied the garbage from the sack, and sure enough, it was the same group of goblins from yesterday. They were now in a rather... pitiful state.

Noah was also astonished. "God, are you telling me this is something a pastor could do?"

Back in the house, the treatment began, and Noah waited quietly by the side, constantly observing Loran's changing expressions.

Alina didn't mind having people watching; she was very confident in her skills.

In order to better suppress the curse within Loran, she has prepared even more dangerous weapons today!

Sharp, gleaming needles appeared in Alina's hand. Before Loran could react, the needles had already pierced through her.

Loran's eyes widened as a piercing pain surged through him. He tried to blink to tell Noah that he couldn't take it anymore, but he couldn't.

Then... he rolled his eyes and fainted.

Noah watched as Alina moved dramatically, brandishing various dangerous weapons as she roamed over Loran's body, but he didn't hear any of Loran's cries of pain.

Seeing Loran's expression as he closed his eyes to rest, seemingly enjoying himself, Noah guessed that the priest had some means of relieving pain.

After all, this was Plassen's church, and the probability of a priest with a full-length leg being found there should be very small, so Noah felt relieved.

*Smack!*

Noah suddenly heard a noise and discovered that when Alina was helping Loran loosen up her muscles, she seemed to have accidentally broken a bone, which was now in her hand.

Noah blinked, this...

"Hehe, sorry, I used too much force." Alina used the hammer to press the bone back in, as if nothing had happened.

Noah wore an expression of utter disbelief. He looked into Loran's eyes again... well, he didn't seem to be asking for help. Well, let the process continue...

After a long time, Loran, covered in sweat, finally woke up slowly.

Loran felt as if he had been having a very long nightmare, in which evil spirits seemed to be tearing him to pieces. Alina looked at Loran with satisfaction. "How was it? How did it feel?"

Upon hearing this, Loran quickly checked his information panel and the talent slot.

Talent - Blood Demon's Eye | v.1 (0/20): Allows the Blood Demon's Eye to temporarily take control of one of your eyes, greatly increasing your Spirit, Agility, and Strength. It will automatically trigger while you are under mental strain. [Curse - Temporarily suppressed, unable to take effect]

Loran was overjoyed to see the details of this talent; the curse had actually been suppressed!

"Thank you, Alina!" Loran said happily, "My curse has truly been suppressed!"

Alina shook her head. "Loran, don't be too happy yet. I can suppress this curse for now, but... I can't guarantee it won't take effect forever. Perhaps you can look for other methods. You can come to me anytime during this period."

Loran's smile faded slightly upon hearing this. Indeed, even the Adventure Manual couldn't provide a definitive solution, so how could Elina possibly manage it on her own?

But he was already quite content; the temporary suppression meant he had time to resolve the problem.

"Thank you for your help. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Alina thought for a moment, then shook her head again: "Well, healing others is my duty, I don't care about this. If you want to help me, then catch a few more goblins for me."

After leaving Alina's house, Noah patted Loran on the shoulder. "It's alright, just suppress it for now. There will be a way. We won't be leaving Plassen anytime soon. Just come to the priestess for treatment. Everything will be fine."

"Okay, thanks Noah. Could you tell me about the treatment process just now?"

"No problem, she..."

Loran: "..?!"