The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 253 Bounty

A relieved smile appeared on Wes's face.

Matou Kariya ran forward excitedly and hugged Matou Sakura tightly, tears welling up in his eyes.

The weight on his heart finally lifted, and he looked at Wes with gratitude, unsure how to express his thanks.

Sakura Matou slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with confusion.

But soon, she broke into a bright smile.

She felt a sense of lightness and freedom in her body, and she knew that she had finally escaped the torment of the Markworms.

Sakura Matou hugged Kariya Matou tightly, her small body nestled close to his embrace.

She knew that it was Matou Kariya who had been silently protecting her all along.

During those dark days, it was Matou Kariya's care that, like warm sunshine, illuminated her world.

Her heart was filled with gratitude and dependence, and this embrace was her most sincere expression of feelings for Matou Kariya.

"It's not time to be happy yet." Wes's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly interrupting their warm moment.

A sense of unease welled up in Matou Kariya's heart, and he asked anxiously, "Is there anything wrong with Sakura's health?"

He gripped Matou Sakura's shoulders tightly with both hands, afraid that she would be hurt again.

Wes shook his head and said slowly, "The problem is with you."

Matou Kariya fell silent; he was well aware of his physical condition.

His body was riddled with holes and eroded beyond recognition.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was on the verge of death; he could feel his life gradually slipping away.

"Anyway, it's convenient."

Wes threw Matou Kariya into the magic circle.

Kariya Matou wanted to refuse. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but his eyelids became heavy and his consciousness began to fade.

Following the same method, Wes began to cleanse Kariya Matou of the Crest Worms within her body.

Kariya Matou has many more Crest Insects inside her body, and there is also an Insect King-like being.

This insect king is hidden deep within Matou Kariya's body.

Wes carefully manipulated the silver threads, and it took him half an hour to finally clean the Crest Worms from Matou Kariya's body.

However, the most troublesome thing for Matou Kariya was not the worms inside his body.

When Matou Kariya finally came to his senses, Wes tossed him a bottle of potion and said calmly, "Drink it."

Without hesitation, Matou Kariya took the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.

He knew that Wes wouldn't harm him.

"It can temporarily keep you alive, but..." Wes didn't finish his sentence.

Both Matou Kariya and Matou Sakura could understand the meaning behind it.

They knew this was only a temporary relief, and Matou Kariya's physical condition remained very serious.

Sakura Matou looked at Wes with teary eyes, her gaze filled with pleading.

"Don't look at me," Wes shrugged, saying helplessly, "This guy has no desire to live."

His words revealed a hint of helplessness.

He waved his hand and said, "You can come back to me after you've figured it out yourselves."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Matou Kariya and Matou Sakura behind.

Weiss slowly strolled into the library.

The magical books he had acquired through his perilous journeys in various worlds were neatly arranged here.

Some of the magic books had yellowed pages; others were brand new.

Each book has a unique binding and markings, making their preciousness and extraordinary nature immediately apparent.

These magic books are a valuable treasure that Wes accumulated during his long adventures; they record all sorts of amazing magical knowledge.

However, he didn't come to read books this time.

He walked to a comfortable chair in the center of the library, sat down slowly, and then took out paper and pen and began to write furiously.

He needed to organize the knowledge in his mind properly, especially after witnessing the 'root', as there was still a lot of information in his mind that he hadn't had time to digest.

As he wrote, he pondered deeply; every word and every sentence reflected his profound understanding and insights into the knowledge. Complex magical theories, mysterious runes, and powerful spells appeared one by one under his pen. He immersed himself in a sea of ​​knowledge, constantly digesting and absorbing this information.

With the aid of the Mind Stone, Wes not only became able to multitask, but his efficiency increased several times over.

His mind works like lightning, handling multiple problems simultaneously.

He could recall the mysteries of the 'Root' while organizing the knowledge in the magic books, and he could also think about how to apply this knowledge to practice.

A few days later, Weiss was still in the library.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

At his level of strength, sleep is no longer a necessity.

He remained very excited.

He kept writing, and notebook after notebook was born from his pen.

Every page is filled with his wisdom and hard work.

With no more room on the table, Wes finally put down his pen, letting out a long breath, a satisfied smile on his face.

At this moment, his mind relaxed, and a feeling of pleasure welled up in his heart.

His wizard level reached 7.

This means that his magical abilities have reached a new level.

"All the effort has paid off." Wes said with a satisfied look as he walked out of the library.

At that moment, Matou Kariya was already quietly waiting at the door. His figure appeared somewhat lonely in the soft light, yet it also carried a sense of determination.

"Can you take us back to Fuyuki City?" Matou Kariya's voice broke the brief silence.

"You've made up your mind."

Kariya Matou nodded heavily and said firmly, "I want to send Sakura back to her mother. It's inconvenient for a grown man like me to take her with me."

His eyes revealed his love and reluctance to part with Matou Sakura.

"And you?" Wes's gaze deepened, as if he wanted to see through Kariya Matou's deepest thoughts.

Matou Kariya smiled but didn't speak. But that smile contained endless vicissitudes and helplessness.

Wes knew that his heart was dead.

The pain and struggle of the past have now turned to dust.

He was simply fulfilling his final responsibility.

"I'm already very satisfied to be able to protect Sakura," Matou Kariya said in a low, hoarse voice.

Everyone has different pursuits, and Wes respects his choice.

After sending the two back to Fuyuki City, Wes did not linger but immediately returned to the Void.

Because a shocking message spread like wildfire through the Void.

The collector has issued an extremely tempting bounty, and the target is the Cosmic Orb.

This news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

(End of this chapter)