Isekai Adventure in the Dimensional Cube-Chapter 1561 - 1085: Come Here, I’ll Give You a Buff

Chapter 1561: Chapter 1085: Come Here, I’ll Give You a Buff

As the largest and most powerful empire among human races, the imperial capital Mistigo was naturally an extremely magnificent metropolis.

Now, no one knows what Mistigo once looked like, but ancient books contain the following description...

"It was the most magnificent building from the Source and the most bustling city among humans."

"It had chalk-white city walls that seemed to radiate brilliance at all times, and buildings that were literal works of art."

"Some called it Paradise, while others deemed it the most perfect example of human architecture."

"Believe me, it was surely a very beautiful, great, and prosperous city."

From this description, one can tell how grand and glorious Mistigo once was.

However, today, the city seen by Reiger and the others has become, as Reiger described it... an inferno.

"Roar..."

"Howl..."

Amidst the intermittent roars, hideous and terrifying abyssal creatures flew through the air or wandered on the ground, some even clinging to the city walls, forming a genuine demonic place.

The city stood amid the thick black mist formed by the Abyssal Aura in such a state.

Its appearance was extremely dilapidated, like an ancient tree withering in the sands of time, full of marks of decay and damage.

These surroundings were strewn with bones, the ground and walls covered with dried bloodstains. Even some mummies, their faces showing unspeakable agony, lay scattered, allowing one to imagine the despair and pain they experienced before death.

The most harrowing sight was that some mummies and bones would suddenly move, either clinging to the surrounding skeletons to form skeletal soldiers or turning directly into low-level undead zombies, roaming nearby and occasionally letting out low growls, creating an atmosphere of terror.

"Is... is this Mistigo?"

Melo, Naisa, and Beluti couldn’t help but clench their fists.

What appeared before their eyes was no longer a city once inhabited by humans but a ghost town occupied by evil spirits.

The past prosperity and splendor were completely gone, leaving only decay, evil, blood, terror, and eeriness.

"Indeed, this is the Mistigo of today, the Mistigo forgotten and withered for eleven thousand years."

Reiger looked deeply at the city, then turned to the girls.

"After I arrived here, I conducted a preliminary investigation."

"Although this was intelligence from four days ago, and there might have been some changes due to my actions attracting the Abyss’s attention, I’ll briefly state my findings for you to pay attention to afterward."

Upon hearing this, the girls quickly focused, listening intently.

Reiger calmly narrated.

"First, the Abyssal Aura in Mistigo is the densest, even Marfa had a strong reaction here, so keep an eye on your amulets. If their power isn’t enough to fend off the aura’s corruption, let me know immediately."

"Second, this place is teeming with endless abyssal creatures. Especially within the city, I’ve noticed several spots with terrifying auras, likely home to extremely powerful abyssal creatures. Some might be inhabited by a demon lord or two. I’ll mark these locations for you. Remember them well."

"Third, not only are there abyssal creatures, but the drastic environmental changes and deep-seated abyssal corruption have turned some areas into bizarre danger zones. They may harbor various traps, curses, venomous toxins, or animistic phenomena. If possible, avoid them."

"Finally..."

Reiger pointed in a direction, addressing the three girls.

"Heading straight in that direction will take you to the imperial palace within the capital."

"Above the palace, in mid-air, is a massive tear in space, hideous like a gaping wound."

"I’ve seen abyssal creatures going in and out there, and a significant Abyssal Aura flowing in."

Upon hearing this, the girls knew what the spatial tear was.

"The Abyss Gate... is there?"

Beluti looked up to where Reiger pointed, her gaze burning with determination.

She hadn’t forgotten why she accompanied Reiger to this fallen land.

It was to close the Abyss Gate, severing the connection between the Abyss and the Source, blocking this major path from the Abyss to the Source.

"That’s also our ultimate destination," Reiger stated blandly. "Once my matters are settled, our last task is to assist Beluti in closing the Abyss Gate."

Melo and Naisa nodded heavily.

They understood why Beluti had decided to follow Reiger to this dangerous lost land.

It wasn’t for anything else; it was precisely to close the Abyss Gate.

When they realized this, Melo and Naisa admired Beluti immensely.

After all, unlike them, Beluti, though called a Holy Maiden, was merely a priestess of the Holy Sword Church in the Sagelros Empire. She didn’t bear the responsibility of a nation, a force, or even the world’s future.

In other words, excluding the title of Holy Maiden, there are thousands of priestesses like Beluti in the two Holy Sword Churches.

Within these thousands of priestesses, some have kind hearts and others serve faithfully. But how many, like Beluti, would bravely venture here, risking everything for the Source, given the chance to close the Abyss Gate?

Beluti did it, without a moment’s hesitation.

"Perhaps this is what a true Holy Maiden is,"

Both Melo and Naisa thought, feeling a sense of inadequacy.

Especially Naisa, who felt that compared to Beluti, her title as a former Holy Maiden was somewhat undeserved.

She had only been titled as such for saving a city and wiping out a group of abyssal followers.

In contrast, Beluti has always been on a steadfast journey, saving others step by step, maintaining her original intention, and participating in any endeavor benefitting the Source.

This is true selflessness, true concern for the nation and its people.

Unlike Melo and Naisa, they were already in high positions. One would lead the empire in the future, while the other currently held the authority of the Holy Sword Church. Their power, status, and identity were deeply intertwined with the world’s safety. Even if for their own sake, they must step forward to fight against the Abyss.

Beluti was different. She could completely stay out of it, after all, if the sky falls, there are taller ones to hold it up.

But she didn’t.

She only knew that she could do it, and she went ahead with no hesitation.

Understanding this, Melo and Naisa, beyond admiration and shame, had already decided to do their utmost to help Beluti.

Because of this, the relationship between the three, although previously somewhat stiff, had actually improved.

Especially Naisa, she still viewed Beluti as a strong competitor, but she no longer kept her distance, becoming much closer with Beluti.

To this, Beluti naturally gladly accepted.

She never held animosity towards Naisa. Being able to become close and improve relations, she had no reason not to accept.

"So, before closing the Abyss Gate, what we need to do is assist you, in finding the truth you’re seeking, right?"

Melo confirmed this point.

"Exactly."

Reiger gave a firm reply.

"What should we do?"

Naisa asked directly.

"It’s simple." Reiger had already planned, saying, "We first need to visit the Great Saint Palace."

The Great Saint Palace.

This was a palace in Mistgo, whose status was no less than the royal palace, perhaps even more transcendent.

Because it was the residence of generations of saviors, built jointly by the royal family of that empire and the Holy Sword Church as a gift to the line of Reinnaier’s Holy Sword Holders.

The saviors of the Reinnaier lineage all resided there, even newly arrived ones who would be arranged to live there.

In other words, the Great Saint Palace is the stronghold of the Reinnaier lineage in this world, the base of those predecessors, just like Reiger, who used the Dimension Cube’s power for Dimensional Travel.

Since Reiger wants to uncover the truth about the Reinnaier lineage and the collapse of the ancient magical civilization, going there is naturally the first step.

As for closing the Abyss Gate, that would be handled after Reiger completed this task.

"Come over, let me buff you first."

Reiger gestured to the girls, then began chanting magic.

"[Death Mask]."

"[Absorption]."

"[Undead Avoidance]."

"[Chaotic Consumption]."

"[Unyielding]."

"[Infinite Barrier]."

"[Detection Countermeasures]."

"[High-level Magic Shield]."

"[High-level Resistance Enhancement]."

"[High-level Luck]."

"[High-level Hardening]."

"[High-level All Attributes Boost]."

"[Hidden Life]."

"[Contradicting Good and Evil]."

"[Sanctuary Blessing]."

"[Discernment]."

"[Perception Boost]."

"[Dark Vision]."

"[Freedom]."

"[Chaos Cloak]."

"[Magic Barrier·Evil]."

"[Lion’s Heart]."

"[Dragon’s Power]."

As one magic after another was chanted by Reiger and cast on the girls, magical lights continuously appeared on their bodies.

"Sir... Sir?"

The girls gazed at Reiger in astonishment, falling into chaos.

Forgive them.

It was the first time they had seen magic used in such a way.