I am a mage, with an infinite mana bar!

It resembled a broken piece of a bright green fruit, yet its surface was covered with fine veins like those of a leaf.

With its appearance, Lynn felt a sense of peace and tranquility. The stench from ahead was blocked several meters away, replaced by a feeling of harmony with nature.

"This was originally a magical item called 'Nature's Sacred Heart.' Although it is damaged, it can still exert great power in the wild."

Charlotte explained to the group quickly and clearly:

"Only members of the Green Tower can use it. Once activated, it will generate a special domain in which all the natural forces within the domain will return to their original state."

She looked at Lynn, her blue eyes becoming deep and mysterious. "Birth, aging, sickness, and death—this is the original state of nature. In other words, Riegl will rightfully face his death."

Lynn's eyes widened slightly. What a domineering power! This is a sacred object capable of forcibly rectifying the power of rules!

It is still in a fragmented state; I dare not imagine what power it would have when it is complete!

"However, when I use it, the demon wolves that I control will also regain consciousness. I will send them away in advance, at which point you will need to control Rigel."

"Moreover, I will also fall into a weak state where I cannot move..." she said hesitantly.

Lynn thought for a moment and realized that his shield spell could only resist non-magical attacks and would not be very effective against Rigel's counterattack.

At this moment, Eli, riding on the white stag with giant antlers, said, "I can cast [Sanctuary] on you. It can grant immunity to one magical effect, but it may fail if there are too many rings or if it is cast consecutively."

Lynn nodded. This was much safer. After Charlotte activated the "Natural Sacred Heart" domain, with Sirin and the other two attacking with all their might, they should be able to kill Rigel before he could unleash more counterattacks.

The group quickly devised a plan, spread out, with Sirin attacking from the front, Liam launching a flanking maneuver, and Ulsey taking up high ground to provide cover.

Lynn, Eli, and Charlotte stood on one side, maintaining their positions and ready to support each other at any time.

Seeing that everyone was ready, Charlotte pinched two fingers together, put them to her lips, and blew a clear whistle. The pack of wolves that were attacking and tearing at Rigel immediately stopped and then scattered and fled as if driven away by an invisible force.

They nimbly climbed the low hills, scattered under the moonlight, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Rigel collapsed to the ground, his body unrecognizable, his flesh as if it had been plowed back and forth by a plow, and his white bones were visible amidst the filthy blood.

But he was still panting, muttering to himself, his body convulsing uncontrollably. As the surrounding rings of flesh and blood screamed incessantly, his injuries were rapidly transferred.

"drink!"

With a roar, Sirin charged forward, spear in hand, and unleashed a fierce thrust aimed directly at Rigel's chest, intending to pin him firmly to the ground.

At the same time, Rigel stopped muttering, and magic was unleashed. His dark, blood-stained skin suddenly twisted and wrinkled, turning dark brown and hard.

Is this the second-ring [Tree Skin Technique]? It can turn the skin's surface into hard, thick tree bark, making it highly effective against piercing attacks.

Liam, wielding two daggers, rushed over just then. His silver daggers rained down like raindrops, but they couldn't even leave a scratch on the hard, iron-like bark.

This is a bit awkward... Their attacks were completely countered by the opponent's magic, and even Ulsie's bow was ineffective.

However, no magic is invincible; the more powerful the magic, the more fatal its weaknesses.

Lynn chanted a spell in a low voice, raising his super magic staff inlaid with aquamarine, while activating the staff's built-in [Magic Surge] effect.

During the duration, mana consumption increases, while all magical effects are enhanced!

Magic energy condensed, flames gathered, and a cluster of orange-red fire arrows shot out.

The bark of the withered tree was extremely dry, making it excellent firewood. Once it was touched by the flaming arrow, it quickly ignited.

The fire spread from the shoulder to the upper body, growing increasingly fierce.

Rigel struggled desperately, trying to extinguish the flames on his body by rolling over, but then Urshi fired a "Rain of Thorns," several thorns intertwining and binding his body, making it difficult for him to move for a moment.

The scene was like roasting him over a fire.

Left with no other choice, he deactivated the "Tree Skin Technique," but his skin underneath was also charred black. Flames and filthy blood mingled, and white steam immediately rose up.

The dark elf immediately let out a heart-wrenching scream.

At this moment, Charlotte finally finished her preparations. The "Nature's Sacred Heart" was separated from the staff in her hand and rose high into the sky above the center of the valley, scattering bursts of green light.

The entire mountain valley was bathed and purified by the radiance, and in an instant, the harmonious power of nature washed away the foul, rotten, and evil aura.

The charred skin and remaining wounds on the dark elf Rigel's body indeed stopped moving.

Upon seeing this, Sirin and Liam immediately brandished their weapons and charged forward.

In an instant, spears and daggers flashed in a chaotic display, and blood and screams flew everywhere.

As pure spellcasters, Druids have absolutely no chance to retaliate when they are approached by melee classes of the same level.

The battle suddenly turned one-sided. The graphic scenes left Lynn speechless, while Eli quietly lowered his head, not daring to look any longer.

These adventurers spend their days hunting monsters. Although they have killed demi-human monsters like goblins, it is rare for them to slaughter humanoid intelligent races like dark elves.

However, many countries in this world, including the Kingdom of Asshal, have enacted strict laws against harmful social behaviors such as black magic and evil rituals.

Even without prior official action, the perpetrators are regarded as heroes and granted legal immunity.

Of course, the Magic Association will definitely send a team to investigate and verify afterwards to ensure that it is not a case of indiscriminate killing of innocent people under the guise of acting bravely for a just cause.

Their operation was witnessed by Charlotte, a member of the Green Tower, and Eli, a nobleman from Roan City, so naturally there wouldn't be any problems with the authorities.

Even without Lynn and Ulsie's intervention, Sirin and the other had already inflicted several fatal wounds on Rigel.

Charlotte maintained the operation of the "Natural Sacred Heart" domain, her blue eyes quietly observing everything.

Although she appeared very calm, Lynn's inspiration was somewhat stirred.

She is grieving...

At this moment, Charlotte said in a slightly trembling voice, "The ritual has not yet stopped... Gentlemen, please try to behead him."

Her fine eyelashes trembled slightly. "His life has become completely intertwined with the ritual; only by utterly severing his life force can it be stopped..."

Sirin and Liam hesitated upon hearing this. They were adventurers, not executioners; they hunted monsters, but rarely slaughtered their own kind...

"Charlotte..." The dark elf Rigel collapsed to the ground, his purple eyes fixed on Charlotte's calm face. As he called out, dark blood continued to gush from his throat.

His life had come to an end.

Lynn suspected that once the domain of "Nature's Sacred Heart" disappeared, he would immediately regain that strange immortality.

Just then, a blinding red light suddenly shone from Rigel's scarred chest.

His heart, which had already been pierced, began to pound violently.

Boom boom boom—like a series of thunderous drumbeats echoing through the valley.

The red light intensified, quickly engulfing the brilliant green light emanating from the "Nature's Sacred Heart".

At the same time, an evil, putrid, and suffocating odor reappeared!