Extra 05 Cornelia's Doubts

The dense forest was filled with an eerie, dark atmosphere, as if magic had made the area so dark it blocked out the sun.

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows deep within the trees, like a predator locking onto the scent of its prey.

The cloak fluttered in the wind, and his steps were as steady and cunning as a ghost's, each step seemingly carrying the approaching intent of killing.

Now.

Dekan and Zestera, who was trembling behind him, finally saw the true face of the newcomer.

She was a woman who looked young, yet was terrifying.

Although her face, visible beneath her cloak, possessed a delicate and youthful beauty, her blood-red eyes seemed to conceal a sea of blood, a sea of countless murders.

The cloaked woman stared at Dekan and Zestera as if looking down on an inferior race, and approached.

Zestera was almost completely overwhelmed by fear, clutching Dekan's clothes tightly with her trembling little hands.

It seems that without capturing Dekan, they can't even stand still, let alone escape.

Various terrifying images kept flashing through her mind, like phantoms, and this sense of fear was pervasive, spreading to every corner of her body.

This was the first time she had felt so clearly how weak and helpless she was.

She knew perfectly well that even with the doctor's bravery at this moment, he was only slightly delaying her death.

But.

His tall figure, standing in front of me, resembled a fortified city gate at that moment.

It gave her a final, indescribable sense of security.

Dekan gently patted Zestera's head, but his gaze remained fixed on the cloaked woman.

"The Resurrection Church, or the Calamity Cult?"

Dekan asked the question calmly and deliberately.

It's like trying to find out the other person's name.

"?"

This question clearly puzzled the cloaked woman, who frowned slightly.

However, she quickly relaxed her brow and let out a mocking sneer.

They seem to find this human question ridiculous.

"Understood."

Seeing the other party's reaction, Dekan nodded slightly.

It seems they are not remnants of a cult.

After all, most of the high-ranking remnants of those cults wouldn't dare to venture into the kingdoms of central and southern China so easily.

The Magic Power emanating from this cloaked woman is probably in the range of the sixth to seventh rank.

The environmental spell that just blocked out the sunlight was at least level six.

If it's a level seven enemy, then that'll be a bit tricky...

Dekan sighed inwardly.

He had actually detected the presence of an unknown threatening creature on his way here.

And now, his Magic Card... 9 mana is Talomati, and the rest are a full 60 mana cards that reduce mana cost and speed up mana regeneration.

The last Tier 1 card.

It was the [Heart's Eye] that Clay gave him.

It was with this card that Dekan was able to detect the surrounding situation.

After returning from the Chaos God Realm, Dekan, together with Ikatinos and Croix, finally fulfilled his promise and healed Clay's eyes.

Now that his sight has been restored, Clay no longer needs this card.

During the two years he lost his sight, Clay, who possessed the [Heart's Eye], almost mastered the supreme mystery of the Holy Kingdom Thunder.

Before embarking on his journey, he gifted Dekan epic card, which could protect him.

Why aren't you afraid?

It was as if the forest had been stained black with ink.

The cloaked woman paused slightly, slightly wary, and looked at Dekan remained calm even now, and asked.

She believed that the child's reaction was correct.

This equally weak young human was unusually calm.

He exuded Magic Power, but it wasn't strong.

Their physical fitness is also quite weak.

He is definitely not a martial artist who has undergone rigorous training.

It's roughly at the level of a fourth-order human.

Why do you think I'm not afraid?

Dekan smiled gently and asked in return.

He was as gentle and approachable as he was when teaching children.

"Heh... Answering questions with questions only makes you look stupid."

The cloaked woman's eyes were filled with indifference.

Her face was like a cold stone sculpture, devoid of any pity.

Whether the other party was bluffing or genuinely capable, this attitude made her very unhappy.

The cloaked Goddess, her expression chilling, approached Dekan once more, her movements elegant and composed, like the Grim Reaper in the night.

Dekan sighed helplessly, seemingly unwilling to take action.

He currently has no Magic Card he can use in battle.

Neither the [Ruined Poet] nor the [Dirge Mermaid] are on him anymore.

Despite possessing a seventh-tier rank, his E-level strength makes him resemble a true office worker; Cornelia when they first met at the Havenlit Academy when wielding a hammer.

But.

Since he's not in the Shadow World, he might not need to use Magic Card.

The magical artifacts on their bodies can also be used.

Dekan snapped his fingers lightly.

Suddenly, a mysterious power surged across the grass, and the grass began to undergo subtle changes.

At first, only the vines on the grass trembled slightly.

However, in an instant, this change rapidly expanded, and the vines that broke through the soil seemed to be injected with life force, and began to grow wildly!

Their speed was so great that it would be unbelievable to anyone who hadn't seen it with their own eyes; even the cloaked woman hadn't expected the plants to cause such a disturbance.

Although her combat awareness and experience allowed her to react immediately, the grassland seemed to have become a prison that confined life. Strange vines intertwined, forming a dense network that covered the entire grassland. Before she could retreat, her legs were tightly bound by the wildly growing vines!

She struggled to break free, but the vines seemed to have a mind of their own, tightening their grip until she could not move an inch.

"Damn it? Did you set a trap here all along?"

The cloaked woman shouted angrily.

The wood-based magic that could conjure such a powerful plant out of thin air was definitely beyond the Magic Power of the man before him.

I just felt a terrifying outpouring of magical power.

It's likely that this man sowed flower seeds here long ago and then used special magic to bring them to life!

"Yes, after all, someone like me in an office job can't beat you."

Dekan readily acknowledged his weakness.

The vines on the ground were seeds of the Demon Realm plants that he had secretly scattered when he arrived here.

These are all special plants that were carefully cultivated after being brought out from the Devil King Tomb.

After being allowed to grow wildly by [Starlight Irrigation], it can easily trap enemies of level five or six.

Even a seventh-tier enemy can be bound for a short while.

"How long do you think these vines can hold me captive?"

The cloaked woman asked coldly, at the same time unleashing terrifying Magic Power around her. Accompanied by crimson claw shadows, the vines began to be abruptly severed one after another!

She was briefly astonished by the abundant magical power emanating from the human before her.

This means that this human's rank is not low; it's just that their combat ability is weak due to their specialization in mental abilities!

Such fancy methods most likely indicate a scholar-like auxiliary function!

Either it's the healing function of a priest! Because there are only a few development paths for those with only spiritual power!

But she soon figured it out.

No matter what kind of support you use, even if you're at the same tier, you can't beat her in a one-on-one fight.

But the plant couldn't hold her for long.

Before she could break free, even if the other person wanted to escape with the little girl, they couldn't possibly get very far; she would catch up with them in an instant!

Dekan did not reply.

She simply removed a ring from her hand and tossed it gently to the enemy.

To avoid accidentally harming Zestera and to reliably capture the enemy, using this item is the safest option.

After all, the aftershocks of any magic of the seventh rank or higher were beyond Zestera's ability to withstand.

Besides, even if I defeat the cloaked woman, I might not be able to capture her.

And so, to the cloaked woman's astonishment...

The moment the ring was about to touch her body.

Suddenly, a Terror surge of chaotic Magic Power twisted and expanded from the ring, transforming into a demonic eye that seemed capable of tearing through space and time!

Instantly, space twisted into a deep blue void vortex, but without producing any harmful Magic Power diffusion.

Less than a second.

The space was restored.

The cloaked woman's figure then vanished.

At the same time.

A similar Magic Power fluctuation was observed in a certain part of the town.

The living room is warm and inviting, brimming with the warmth of everyday life.

Sunlight streamed through the windows, adding a soft glow to the entire room. The warm sunlight shone on the wooden floor, filling the space with a natural beauty.

The soft beige walls are adorned with exquisite decorative paintings, exuding tranquility and harmony.

A small coffee table is set up in one corner of the living room, along with two comfortable chairs.

It seems that the two people living here can enjoy delicious tea and snacks while admiring the view outside the window, spending a pleasant afternoon together.

Where am I...?

The cloaked woman, who had appeared out of nowhere, steadied herself, instinctively maintaining her balance, and stared blankly at her surroundings.

The sudden change made her heart pound.

The living room, which looks like that of an ordinary family home, is located in a house full of love, and every corner exudes the warmth and comfort of home.

The only difference is that there is a Void Gate along the wall of the living room.

It seems I was just teleported out from Void Gate.

Spatial magic?!

As the cloaked woman thought rapidly and gained a deeper understanding of the situation, her breathing became rapid, and her heart beat faster.

She never expected that the man would casually toss out a magical item that contained spatial magic!

Thankfully, it's a functional spatial magic spell, not a destructive one!

Furthermore, given the portability of this device, it would be impossible for a man to teleport her over long distances using the magic power he himself possesses.

So.

That guy.

Was it to escape from her grasp and teleport her to a coordinate as far away as possible?

However, this place is...

Just as she was thinking.

"Dekan?"

A slightly puzzled voice came from the direction of the kitchen, which connects to the living room.

"Is that you back?"

Following the sound of footsteps, a soft voice came again.

Like a wife waiting for her husband to come home.

The cloaked woman remained silent.

But at that moment, she also caught a glimpse of the photographs hanging on the wall, one of which clearly showed the gray-haired man from before.

Could it be...?

Is this his home?

She seemed to understand something!

At this time...

The red-haired woman, wearing an apron, emerged from the kitchen and looked at the unexpected guest in the living room with a slightly surprised expression.

She was holding a small kitchen knife in her hand.

She looks frail and weak.

"Hmph... Hmph hmph hmph..."

A joyful, yet heavily suppressed voice finally escaped from the cloaked woman's lips.

That idiot isn't skilled in spatial magic!

I thought he was some kind of amazing guy!

I never expected to make such a mistake—I chose the wrong teleportation coordinates!

That red-haired country girl is probably your wife, right?

Just wait until you see your woman's gruesome corpse, violated and utterly regret your decision!

The cloaked woman could no longer suppress the smile on her lips.

They sped towards the red-haired woman!