The Horse Talisman was among the first batch of powers Roland had acquired.
Although its effects looked very much like healing and resembled Crazy Diamond's in their presentation, this ability was far stronger in both scope and potency.
The essence of this divine power was to dispel external forces within its user.
Things such as injuries, illnesses, damage, and even curses could all be removed, and its activation itself meant a great deal.
"Was this crystal infectious, too?"
The incomparably beautiful crystalline dust was actually a deadly poison. That ironic contrast was very much in keeping with the Contract Spirit's style.
Roland raised Aestus Estus in his hand, scattering sacred light that destroyed all the surrounding dust.
Although the Contract Spirit had yet to reveal any trace of itself, the offshoots it had produced through the Dungeon had already told Roland a great deal.
As the Demon-Slaying Sacred Sword, Aestus Estus also possessed the power to dispel spells and devour curses. If either of those had been involved, she could not possibly have shown no reaction at all. As an external object, her protection should even have activated before the Horse Talisman.
Thus, Roland now had a direction for his guesses about the purple crystal's true nature.
"Something leaning toward technology..."
Just as Roland was deep in thought, a sweet, lively voice rang out behind him.
"That was amazing!"
Tiona's voice rang out from afar. Shouting excitedly, she charged toward Roland like a raging wave, but another figure outpaced even her.
With hair as splendid as a fairy's, Ais approached Roland with light, swift steps. Her eyes, clear as water, quietly studied the unscathed Roland, expressing her concern in her own unique way.
"Ah, Ais, that's sneaky!"
Arriving a step behind Ais, Tiona boldly squeezed in beside Roland as well,