Above the mage

Chapter 349 Rare Spell: [Healing Spell]

His voice was dry, but Gao De's eyes were shining.

It was as if they had discovered a rare treasure.

Anna scratched her little head and replied in a childish voice, "I only understood part of it, because I don't understand the meaning of many of the symbols."

Is such that.

What are symbols and numbers that are commonplace and simple to Gaode are as complicated as a cryptic book to people in this world.

This is also why he doesn't shy away from Anna at all. First, he doesn't have much of a guard up against a five-year-old girl like Anna. Second, even an adult would definitely not understand what he writes.

Of course, because these symbols and numbers are so simple, it is possible for someone with a natural talent for this area to gain some understanding after watching the entire calculation and usage process.

Even so, it is still incredibly incredible that a child of this age could do something like this.

Gao De was unsure how to react. After thinking for a moment, he gently stroked Anna's soft hair and said, "Anna is a genius."

Anna: "Huh?"

Gao De smiled slightly, "But now, let's go to sleep first, it's already very late."

"Oh, right!" Anna yawned loudly, only then realizing how sleepy she was.

"I need to wash my face and brush my teeth," she mumbled sleepily.

Even when she was so tired, Anna still maintained her own rules.

Because of staying up late last night, Gaode Maps didn't get up early the next day.

He didn't wake from his deep sleep until the majestic bells of the city center clock tower rang nine times.

Anna was still sleeping soundly, her little face buried in Gao De's chest, with one hand and one foot draped over him.

This time, he felt too embarrassed to drag the little girl out of bed for breakfast in his usual mischievous way. Instead, he carefully moved Anna's hands and feet away, lifted the blanket, got out of bed, quietly changed his clothes, and went out alone.

Sadly, because I woke up so late, I had already missed the hotel's free breakfast.

After paying two silver coins and asking the proprietress at the front desk to prepare lunch for Anna, she found a shop at random, had a simple breakfast, and then, as yesterday, hailed a carriage and headed straight for the Marco district.

When the carriage arrived at the Marco district, Sama was already waiting on the shore in a small boat, presumably having been waiting for some time.

"I'm late, sorry to have kept you waiting." Gao De jumped onto the small boat.

"It didn't take long, it didn't take long," Shama quickly waved his hand and said.

"Same as always, take me to the place where you recently discovered the Demon Octopus," Gao De said.

Upon hearing Gao De's request, Shama's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Master, actually, someone here was attacked by a demonic octopus just last night."

"A demonic octopus attack? Is the situation serious?" Gao De raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Five people died on the spot, and four others were seriously injured and unconscious. They have been sent to the medical center for treatment, but their condition is very serious. Even Yann at the medical center is helpless. They can only wait for Dr. Danica to take action to have any hope."

"Dr. Danica?" God noticed the respect on Shama's face when she mentioned the name.

"Dr. Danica is a mage, just like you. She established the only medical clinic in our Macco district ten years ago. She can heal us with magic and doesn't charge any fees. However, her home is in Lagos City, and she only comes to the Macco district during the day when she has business to attend to," Sham explained.

So that's how it is. Gao De instantly felt a bit more respect for this Dr. Danica.

A monk who is willing to come to a place that everyone avoids to provide free treatment to the poor and persist for ten years—such noble character deserves respect.

"Then take me to the medical clinic first, and see if they can wake up. I'll want to know the specifics of their condition," Gao De said after thinking for a moment.

"Okay." Shama, without any doubt, immediately began rowing the boat with all his might.

He hadn't gone far when he remembered something else and quickly said, "Master, I've also found out about the origins of the residents in that shed you asked about yesterday."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Gao De frowned slightly.

"They said they moved here from outside five or six years ago, and there are seven or eight of them! Nobody knows what they do. People around here say they've never seen them go out to sea to fish." Shama revealed all the information he had gathered.

"Five or six years ago," Gao De pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "When did the demon octopus and the putrid salamander first appear?"

Sama thought for a moment before answering, "They started appearing about five years ago. They have no natural enemies here, reproduce extremely quickly, and are extremely dangerous. They often attack boats on the waterways, so everyone here was very careful when they went out, for fear of being attacked by these water beasts."

"Some people have even moved away from the Marco district because they are worried about their safety. But with our abilities, where can we go if we leave here?" Sama sighed, full of helplessness.

Then, his expression brightened, and he said seriously, "Fortunately, your Sea Sentinels are willing to send people to the Marco Koko district regularly to clear out and drive away the water beasts, which prevented them from overrunning the area and allowed us to continue to survive here."

These people appeared more than five years ago, and they also moved here five or six years ago; the timing is perfect.

Combining the "salamander's" confession with my own findings, I can basically confirm some things.

To be honest, these people didn't bother to conceal their tracks or whereabouts. They probably didn't expect anyone to care, so they weren't very wary.

After all, the Marco district has always been a place that everyone hates. So many times, apart from that Dr. Danica and the sea sentinel, no mage should have set foot here.

Even the sea sentinel mages who come here are forcibly sent. They often grit their teeth and complete their missions before leaving immediately, without lingering in the Marco district.

The main theme is someone who came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

"None of these people came back last night?" Gao De asked again.

Sama nodded. "The residents around here say that they remember disappearing for a few days every now and then, and then reappearing. They don't know what they're busy with."

However, it is impossible to say exactly when they disappeared.

The people of Marco district wouldn't care about these things, and the information they share is based on vague impressions.

As they were talking, Shama had already steered the small boat with Gaode to the medical clinic in the Marco district.

It was called a medical clinic, but that was just a fancy name. It looked no different from other shacks. It was just a dilapidated building made of simple templates, and it looked like it was about to collapse.

The only difference might be that there are some herbal patterns painted on the doorway.

The clinic was quite lively at the time, with seven or eight people gathered around the entrance.

These people included both men and women. Most of the men were shirtless, and the women were also dressed in rags. Their faces were filled with anxiety, and their eyes kept glancing towards the entrance of the clinic.

Sama steered the boat steadily to a stop next to the medical center, the hull gently bumping against the wooden planks of the medical center's platform with a soft "bang".

He then jumped off the boat first, tied the rope, and Gao De followed him off the small boat.

The seven or eight people at the door subconsciously turned their gazes, and then their expressions changed when they saw the sea sentinel uniform on Gao De's body. They adopted a respectful expression, their eyes filled with awe, and they made a move to salute him.

Gao De waved his hand, stopping them from doing so.

He climbed onto the platform, then went to the doorway, stepped over the threshold, and entered.

Unlike the other shacks, the clinic was brightly lit inside.

This is because in the very center of the room stood a slightly plump nun dressed in a green robe, with a lantern floating on her shoulder.

The lantern emitted a soft yet bright light, illuminating the room.

A first-order transformation spell, [Dancing Lantern Technique].

Gao De instantly recognized the origin of the lantern and also confirmed the identity of the old woman, who must be Dr. Danika, the one Shama had mentioned.

There were also several small beds in the room. These beds looked very simple, made of wooden planks and worn-out mattresses, and at this moment, the wounded were lying on them.

Dr. Danica was standing in front of one of the small beds.

Lying on the bed was a man, shirtless, covered in wounds that bled profusely, and unconscious.

The wounds were all black, but some green liquid, probably some kind of herbal medicine, was applied to them, temporarily stopping the man's injuries from worsening.

Dr. Danica extended her right hand and gently placed her palm on the man's chest.

Her expression was focused, and her eyes revealed a hint of seriousness.

The next moment, a green light surged from her palm, like a graceful ribbon, and slowly flowed into the man's body.

Within this green light, there were wisps of life, which made the man's vitality more vigorous, and even the blackness of the wound faded considerably.

Upon seeing this, Gao De's heart skipped a beat.

This is a first-circle Evocation spell, [Healing]!

As a healing spell, [Healing Spell] is an extremely rare spell.

Moreover, even among rare spells, they are among the higher-level ones, far more valuable than attack spells.

He never expected to encounter a mage who possessed such rare magic in the rudimentary medical clinic in the Marco district.

(End of this chapter)