Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?-Chapter 1252 - 800: I’ve Been Corrupted_2

However, since the residual Curse Flame can enhance Fire Element affinity, there's no harm in using it. Let's practice some Fire Magic next and set aside Holy Light Magic for later.

Unnoticed, her thoughts had changed.

At this time, the pain in her body gradually dissipated, and her mind was less fuzzy, allowing her to observe her surroundings.

This was undeniably the bonfire at the Fire Transmission Ceremony, because they had jumped cliffs and taken shortcuts in Sick Village, bypassing the bonfire there, which led to her being resurrected here.

The Holy Light Knights who had died earlier than her lay scattered on the ground nearby, but obviously, their condition wasn't as "good" as hers.

Each was stiff and motionless like a corpse, eyes open but unable to respond, leaving one to wonder if they were still conscious.

Their motionlessness made Anleisi overlook them initially upon waking, blending into the environment like roadside stones.

"Let me rest for a while, I'll treat you as soon as I recover my strength."

Feeling mentally drained, Anleisi didn't dare to use Healing Magic recklessly. She sat on the side, waiting for some Magic Power recovery before treating.

Upon hearing her promise, the Holy Light Knights finally reacted, casting grateful glances her way.

But in the next moment, Kaius's figure suddenly appeared at the bonfire. He abruptly opened his eyes, leapt up, but fell back to the ground, convulsing continuously, following the exact same process as the others.

"Brother! I'm coming to save you!"

Anleisi hurriedly ran over, initiating high-power magic healing.

What happened to waiting for some power recovery before treating everyone?

"..."

The Holy Light Knights were speechless, just wishing they had such a caring sister.

After a round of healing, everyone was finally able to move.

If they wanted to continue fighting, it wasn't feasible. Their equipment was damaged in the battle with the Chaos Witch, forcing them to retreat for now.

"Brother, do you feel anything amiss?" Anleisi asked.

Kaius had already heard about the residual flames from her. He carefully felt his condition, which matched her description exactly. He also sensed no negative effects.

Could this truly be a purely positive gain?

But why, after losing, did they receive a reward?

Was it possible that Sain Dungeon feared the boss was too strong for anyone to attempt defeating it, hence offering such a benefit?

He couldn't place himself in the Dungeon's position to think, but what was certain now was that it would be best to learn some flame-type skills.

Not just magic, he considered even flame-related Combat Skills might accelerate learning.

Holy Light type Combat Skills? Those could be set aside for now.

Another matter concerned him greatly, and it seemed Anleisi hadn't noticed.

It was when the Chaos Witch released the final Chaos Storm, the scene seemed familiar, as if he'd seen something similar somewhere.

Indeed, it appeared in the earliest images within Sain Dungeon!

That ancient era's Dragon Hunting War!

One of Sain Dungeon's initial images featured Gwyn hunting Ancient Dragons with Sunlight Spear, alongside a slew of seemingly powerful characters.

Tomb King Nite, who wiped out Ancient Dragons with Death Miasma, betrayed White Dragon Heiss, and...

Izalith Witches igniting Flame Storms!

Yes, that's it!

The scene from the Chaos Witch releasing the storm was highly similar to the image of Izalith Witches, giving the same feeling. The only difference was the image showed the Witches without spider lower halves.

There must be a connection between the two. Perhaps the Sick Village concealed secrets.

Moreover, compared to Gwyn, Nite, Heiss, the Izalith Witches had an evident status.

If items related to them were found, they would surely be priceless!

Gwyn gave rise to the now-flourishing Starfire Church; what about the Izalith Witches? With successful exploration, support akin to Starfire Church might be gained.

If all could end up in the hands of the Holy Light Church....

A chilling wind blew through, causing Kaius to shiver, his mind instantly sobering up.

No, why would I think that? Why must it be under the Holy Light Church's control?

I'm just a mercenary, and there's no mention of such tasks in the contract. This goes beyond my work scope. If they want me to do this, I'd need extra pay!

He felt extremely clear-headed now. Facing the task of exploring Sain Dungeon, something no less demanding than warfare, either the Holy Light Church must pay me more, or I'll personally go and trade Sain's goods elsewhere for cash!

We surely aren't that loyal to the Holy Light Church! 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Kaius turned to look at Anleisi, and she was looking at him, both perceiving the emotions in each other's eyes, and...

We think the same!

Whatever job paid, that's our survival code all along!

Why did we ever think of doing free work for the Holy Light Church before? It doesn't fit our code.

In reality, they were quite pragmatic, not of the sort willing to sacrifice everything for faith.

Just then, a Holy Light Knight beside them excitedly said, "Report this to the Church, we'll surely receive the Holy Light God's favor; we're making great achievements this time!"

Looking at the youthful and obviously devout Knight, Anleisi responded with her usual kind expression, saying:

"Yes, we're about to receive God's reward."

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Holy Light Church headquarters.

Inside the majestic Holy Light Cathedral, within a building labeled [Faith Examination Department].

Numerous white-robed physicians busily attended their duties, each appearing very occupied, various uncirculated potions continually crafted by them and sent to experimental rooms to test effects.

This was where Holy Light Church examined the faith of believers, and concurrently researched potions.

Anyone witnessing this, yet managing to maintain pure belief in the Holy Light, needn't undergo examination, directly labeled as a fanatic.

The Faith Potion spread by Anna in the army hailed from such a place, and it remained a primary research focus.

"Impossible!"

In an independent room within the laboratory, a seemingly authoritative elder slammed a letter onto the table, exclaiming as if encountered something unbelievable.

The letter was signed by Anna.

The content naturally pertained to the routine report on Faith Potion's impact on the army.

But this report left the Faith Examination Department head glaring, crying it impossible because....

"How can the effect of Faith Potions be stagnant, when they ought to irreversibly turn people into fanatics!"

Anna wrote that the effect of Faith Potions on soldiers appeared to stall at a certain stage, occasionally some showed better results, yet overall failed to reach fanatic levels.

This was unacceptable to the head proudly endorsing Faith Potions.

"Send the newly researched high-concentration Faith Potion over, immediately!"

"I refuse to believe my potions are ineffective!"