Severing the Threads of Fate! Subjugation Settlement!

"Boom!"

The stone hammer chased after the witcher, and the powerful shockwave from its slam into the golem's chest caused the cavern created by the spell to shake.

The Witcher, who had anticipated this, braced himself with his hands in front of him and pressed his back firmly against the narrow cave wall to avoid the strong tremors that would cause him to lose control of his body, get injured, or be thrown out of the cave.

"Ailin!!!"

"Ailin, are you still alive?!"

"Ailin! Ailin!!!"

The elven Sorceress's voice shrieked in his mind.

"I'm fine..."

As the vibrations gradually subsided, Ailin responded in his mind, let out a long breath, and relaxed his tense arms.

His internal organs had suffered minor injuries from the strong tremors of the resonance, causing him some dull pain, which made him frown slightly.

"I'm fine, Ms. Ida Emin."

"You and your mother are both madmen!" The elven Sorceress's tone was reproachful yet tinged with anger, though she seemed visibly relieved. "You were so reckless. What is here that would make you risk everything?"

Ailin did not answer the question.

Not only because Object of Destiny should not be known to outsiders, but also because Ailin himself did not know what it was.

However, it wouldn't be to say he was risking his life.

What just happened must have seemed very dangerous to Ada Emin.

But in reality...

The Giant Ghoul Decoction was stopped because it was hit in the forehead by a piece of gravel.

However, the effects of Maribor Forest, which also "accelerates the regeneration of adrenaline," are not yet over.

The "time stop" effect of "Blizzard" gave him ample time to react, and the Conqueror's Armor of the Wild Hunt allowed him to ignore terrain, along with his exceptionally strong average attributes...

The strange golem was adapting to his attacks, so how could he not have found the golem's attack pattern?

So what seems dangerous is actually something you can do with ease.

Of course, the cost is also high.

The blizzard's time-stopping effect completely disappeared, and the medicinal effects of the Maribor Forest were fully exerted during that shock.

Now, Ailin's body has lost all the effects of the potion, leaving only potent toxicity.

"Gurgle gurgle~"

After drinking a bottle of White Honey, the toxins are immediately expelled from the sweat glands in the form of black, foul-smelling sweat.

[Name: White Honey]

[Function: Reduces toxicity to zero and eliminates the effects of other potions.]

The moment the foul-smelling sweat was completely expelled, Ailin's body went limp, and he almost collapsed in the smooth cave.

However, although the three potions have side effects, they are not like "Beast Roar: Frenzy," where it is difficult to recover in a day or two after use.

After taking a few deep breaths, his complexion returned to normal; at least on the surface, nothing seemed amiss.

He did not immediately use other potions to recover.

The enhanced potions in the Witcher world all utilize the superhuman regenerative abilities of Witchers, who have undergone modifications and mutations, to overdraw the functions of their organs.

In reality, it can be seen as a small "Beast Roar: Frenzy" of a single organ, only activated by a magic potion.

The adrenal medulla, under the pressure of the Giant Ghoul Decoction and the Maribor Forest, had reached its limit.

The heavy yet light feeling in his waist warned him that he would definitely not be able to use the next two bottles of potions.

Of course, besides the Giant Ghoul Potion and the Maribor Forest, he also has other combinations.

"Clang~ Clang~"

Fiddled with the potions in the reagent bag, Ailin quickly placed the other three bottles of potions and a Dimeritium Bomb in the most convenient position.

[Name: Cat's Eye]

[Function: Allows the user to maintain vision even in complete darkness, increasing critical hit rate]

[Name: Greater Griffin Decoction Formula]

[Function: If mana is still available, consume all mana to unleash a powerful attack. After the normal damage of the powerful attack is calculated, 5% of the hit enemy's health will be deducted.]

[Name: Swamp Hag Decoction Formula]

[Function: Increases damage while maintaining maximum health!]

All of these actions were completed in a very short time, and the shockwaves from the golem's hammer blows had not yet completely dissipated.

"Are you sure?" Ada Emin's voice suddenly echoed in his mind. "Once you enter the golem's body, my escape technique will no longer be able to catch you."

"But... it's not too late now."

Ailin took a deep breath, stood up, and looked into the darkness deep within the cave.

Once the call of fate reappeared, it never ceased for a moment, like the sea in a storm, with wave after wave surging in.

"Of course..." he said softly, "I must be confident."

Upon hearing this, Ada Emin took a deep breath and looked at the golem, which seemed to have crashed due to the loss of its "target".

But this wasn't because of the spell I just used.

She had thought that the master-level spell, Aevynne's Punishing White Spear, would completely destroy the Obsidian Core, but for some reason it failed to work.

No!

It wasn't entirely ineffective; at least the piercing attack marks hindered the golem's strange self-healing.

But that's far from enough...

The golem's current stagnation is simply because the hammer it swung at itself has made it uncertain whether Ailin has been killed.

Once Ailin begins to act within the golem, the current calm will immediately turn into a raging storm.

Even the Aevynne's Punishing White Spear, was useless against the golem. Ida Emin had no idea why Vesemir's child was so confident.

"What a madwoman," she muttered to herself, "But it's not unusual for a madwoman to give birth to Little Crazy."

"I will help you," she sighed and transmitted her voice, "But whether you survive in the end depends on yourself."

In the darkness, Ailin smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Ms. Ida Emin."

The elven Sorceress pursed her lips noncommittally and took a deep breath.

I'm going crazy...

So, Child of Miracle, let me see with my own eyes how you create miracles...

The indescribable silence was first broken by the elven Sorceress.

As she brandished her White Jade Staff, she swiftly retreated into the slightly narrow passage behind her.

A dazzling bolt of lightning struck the golem's right arm, but was completely reflected by the smooth, jade-like gray-white rock, striking the top of the cave instead.

Countless pebbles were knocked down, carrying molten lava, and slammed into the golem's head.

Although it was unharmed, the attack directly awakened the sleeping golem.

"Intruder! Die!"

The golem cast a crimson glance at the fleeing elven Sorceress before crashing into the narrow passage.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the passageway directly facing the golem's impact was as if made of foam, turning into powder at the point of impact.

Countless pebbles flew through the air, while dust and smoke rose simultaneously.

However, Ida Emin was prepared, and she stopped attacking the unstoppable golem.

A series of colorful magical rays flashed on her body, and her retreating speed increased several times in the blink of an eye.

Then...

The translucent gem at the tip of the White Jade Staff instantly emitted beams of dim yellow light, which fell onto the ground in the path of the golem.

In the blink of an eye.

As the golem took its next step, its thick right foot slammed into the ground, sinking deep as if into a swamp.

This isn't over yet.

The voice was booming, yet extremely compressed, creating a very jarring incantation.

Two more beams of emerald light shot out, transforming into two vine nets in mid-air. They precisely caught one claw and one hammer on the golem's left and right hands, landing on the walls on either side of the cave and taking root, sinking deep into the soil.

"Ailin!"

The elven Sorceress shouted.

Upon hearing this, the Witcher's azure Cat Eyes suddenly narrowed to slits as he drank the Swamp Hag Decoction, which were poured into his mouth almost simultaneously.

Before the medicine takes effect.

He stomped his right foot on the ground and charged straight toward the darkest part of the cave, while simultaneously gripping Balmor tightly and thrusting it into the narrow cave wall.

"Roar!"

"Intruder! Die! Die! Die! Die!"

The golem sensed a strong danger and struggled violently.

The two vine-like magic nets couldn't even last a second before being shattered by the powerful force.

However, as four more green magic nets filled the gaps, the rock wall adjacent to the golem's left claw and right hammer instantly rose up, opening its massive maw to swallow the claw and hammer.

But these spells didn't last long either, shattering under the golem's fury.

Ada Emin remained silent, retreating while continuing to cast various restrictive spells.

Multicolored magical rays, seemingly without any magical power, burst forth one after another from the gemstone of the White Jade Staff, transforming into freezing rain, slippery black oil, fire-resistant rings, vine nets, pits, and raging winds...

Let alone modern human warlocks, even the records of Ban Ad and the Library of Aretuza probably don't contain this many restrictive spells.

The Enlightened One's profound magical knowledge, combined with the heritage of the Ain Siddi clan, was on full display at this moment.

Even so, the golem continued to roar, slowly but steadily approaching Ida Emin, toward the end of the cave.

And inside the golem...

Thanks to the Conqueror's Armor of the Wild Hunt, Ailin moved through the violently shaking passage as if it were flat ground.

An inch of Balmor's sword tip casually sank into the grayish-white stone as Ailin rushed toward the core of the golem.

[Demon Hunter] Progress 1%, 1%, 1%...

However, after running a few steps, the darkness in the area before him gradually transformed into a unique, furry texture as the cat-eye medicine took effect.

The Swamp Hag Decoction that quickly restored her waning power.

Balmor instinctively thrust himself deeper and deeper into the golem.

Then at some point.

...1%, 1%, 2%...

The moment the characters changed, Ailin trembled slightly, his eyes lighting up.

The ground beneath my feet suddenly froze for a moment, then began to shake violently.

The grayish-white cave walls began to bulge and grow desperately, trying to heal the pierced wound and crush Ailin into minced meat.

A strong sense of malice emanated from all directions, and the resulting pressure hindered his perception, making it difficult for him to distinguish up from down, left from right.

The golem seemed to possess true intelligence, using every means to stop him.

Unfortunately, even if it blinded Ailin now, it wouldn't make a difference.

A surging sense of destiny guides the Witcher.

"Tap~ Tap~ Tap~"

Amidst the golem's roar, Ailin's footsteps were barely audible, yet each step made the golem tremble.

...3%, 5%, 8%, 15%...

[Demon Hunter] Progress 27%

Then Ailin stood in front of a cone-shaped, spear-like hole.

The tip of the grayish-white cone faintly shimmered with a golden-purple light.

That must be the core of the golem, and it was this core that blocked the strongest attack from an Ion Siddi omniscient.

at this time.

The tip of the cone was being filled with grayish-white stone at a visible speed.

"Duh~"

Ailin a thrust of his sword, Balmor sank deep into the stone, leaving a hole. However, as soon as he pulled it out, the hole immediately shrank back to its original size, leaving no trace.

It doesn't matter...

[Demon Hunter] Progress 49%

"Duh~duh~duh~"

Three swords again.

[Demon Hunter] Progress 71%

[Demon Hunter] Progress 93%

[Demon Hunter] Progress 100%

There were no bloody footprints on the ground as usual after the [Witch Hunt] progress was fully charged; there was only a Balmor- shaped sword mark at the tip of the cone.

The moment the progress bar was fully charged, the golem seemed to sense something, and its struggling movements instantly stopped.

In the blink of an eye, three or four layers of vine netting covered his entire body.

Then, the four elemental restriction spells—earth, wind, water, and fire—were used in turn before Ada Emin realized something was wrong.

She slowly stopped waving her staff and also stopped running.

The whole world seemed to fall silent at that moment.

"Phew~"

Ailin let out a long breath.

Balmor's rough, ancient sword tip didn't even pierce; it merely touched the cone tip that shimmered with golden-purple magical light.

Silently, the magical glow dimmed rapidly, and the grayish-white stone around him instantly stopped writhing.

"Bite!"

[Moloch's Golem " LV99, " Lydia's Devoted Chaos Spirit " LV? Slay them!]

[Rewards Settlement: Defeat the Enemy, Base Rating D, Kill Above Level +3 - C, Severing the Threads of Fate +3 - B]

Final rating: B

[Loot obtained: Lydia '@#￥%&'s Element *1, Daughter of Spring 'Gwendolyn's Spring Maiden's Reviving Spirit *1, Obsidian Magic Core of Molu's Golem*1, Experience Orbs *9, Lydia's Devoted Chest *2, Moloch's Golem Chest *2]

The school bell was ringing in his mind, Ailin, who was already used to it, opened the Witcher's Handbook with a thought.

Then I froze instantly.

Molu's golem is correct, but what is Lydia's Devoted Chaos Spirit?

When will I kill it too?

As her gaze continued downwards, Ailin was completely stunned.

He severed the thread of fate—he had just severed it, that line of defense that could be called fate?

And what about the resurrected spirit of the Daughter of Spring...?

etc...

"Lydia ..." Ailin frowned, "I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before..."

At this moment.

"Ailin, you... you succeeded?"

Ada Emin's tentative voice suddenly appeared in his mind, interrupting Ailin's thoughts.

He put away his Witcher's Handbook and replied:

"Yes, I became..."

The transmission abruptly stopped.

Ailin suddenly realized...

The call of fate may have weakened, but it has not disappeared.