It Just Changed Its Appearance

Wendy's eyes were red-rimmed as she immediately prepared to go forward and check Lu Chongwei's injuries.

Lu Chongwei gently raised a hand to signal that he was fine, then smiled wearily.

"I'm all right. I just used up too much magic power."

"Wendy, check the Water God Dragon's condition first, then heal everyone else."

"Mm!" Wendy nodded hard and immediately ran toward the Water God Dragon.

Lu Chongwei looked at Caramiru beside him, his tone serious.

"He's gravely injured and has fallen unconscious, but there's still a thread of life left in him."

"I'll wait for him to wake up and respect his wishes for what comes next. Perhaps there's still another turn for the better."

Caramiru's body shook, and tears welled up again as she bowed deeply.

"I will follow all of Lord Lu Chongwei's arrangements!"

In the distance, a jumble of footsteps rang out one after another.

Lu Chongwei turned his head and looked over. Large numbers of townspeople were returning from the outskirts.

Their clothes were ragged and their faces covered in dust, but in their eyes hid the relief and concern of people reunited with their home.

"Go back! It's too dangerous here!"

Caramiru abruptly stood and shouted to the returning residents.

The residents did not stop. Instead, they walked faster and faster, breaking into a jog as they rushed to the Water God Dragon's side.

When they saw the scene before them clearly, everyone instantly froze in place.

"Th-this is the Water God Dragon who protected us for hundreds of years?" an old man asked, his voice trembling.

"The effect of the scrambled memories is fading. You'll slowly remember everything."

Caramiru spoke softly, her voice choked with emotion.

As her words fell, the residents' expressions changed one after another.

Some clutched their heads and crouched