The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 215 The Witch's Devotion
As Noah was completely sealed, the surrounding space gradually returned to peace.

David stood there, radiating the remaining warmth.

His teammates gradually recovered from their shock and looked at each other with gratitude and awe in their hearts.

Al stepped forward first and said excitedly, "You did it! David, you really did it! I thought we were all doomed!"

The other team members also gathered around, their faces filled with endless gratitude and admiration.

The witch Nicole watched all this from the side. She felt a warm feeling in her heart when she thought of the scene where the other party had stood in front of her before.

This made her heart flutter.

"Thank you, David." Nicole walked up and gave David a hug.

David backhanded Nicole into a hug.

Nicole felt David's warm and firm breath in his arms, and her heart couldn't help but be moved.

She had been an independent and powerful witch, walking confidently on her own path and never thinking of relying on others.

But at this moment she unexpectedly enjoyed the intimacy and warmth of this moment.

"I will always protect you."

David whispered in her ear, that deep, powerful voice making Nicole's heart tremble slightly.

She didn't expect that David not only possessed great strength, but also had such a delicate and gentle side.

At this moment, a complex and sweet emotion surged in Nicole's heart.

In the past, she had always placed herself in battles and adventures, and had become accustomed to being alone.

However, at this moment, she realized that what she longed for was not only strength, but also the care and support from others.

The feeling of being protected and valued was like a spring breeze, making her feel extremely warm.

"thank you."

Nicole responded softly, raising her head slightly to meet David's eyes.

At that moment, she saw the sincerity in the other person's eyes, which made her feel more emotional.

The cold and impeccable thoughts of the past seemed to be broken by this moment, and she found that her feelings towards David became more and more complicated.

"Am I really starting to rely on him?" Nicole thought to herself.

At that moment, her mind flashed back to the time when they had fought side by side in the common battle.

And David's unswerving figure as he blocked the attack for himself without hesitation.

These images emerged like a dream, making her realize that this close connection was not just a simple trust between teammates, but also an indescribable and profound tacit understanding.

"Maybe, I can try to accept this feeling." Finally, Nicole said to herself silently.

As the hug ended, she stepped back awkwardly, but her eyes remained on David.

In the following time, everyone began to explore the ruins.

"Come and see!"

Al suddenly shouted excitedly, pointing to a dark corner.

They came to a huge cave, the walls of which were inlaid with brilliant magic crystals, emitting a dazzling and dreamy glow.

Each magic crystal twinkles like a star, making the entire cave look mysterious and charming.

"This is a magic crystal!"

Nicole's eyes lit up.

She couldn't wait to get closer, carefully touch the shining magic crystals, and feel the powerful energy they contained.

David and other team members also came over, and the surprise on their faces was hard to conceal.

Al barely suppressed his excitement: "We've made a fortune this time. With these magic crystals, we don't have to take risks anymore! Collect them quickly!"

During the excavation process, they found not only a large number of magic crystals of various sizes and shapes, but also various minerals hidden in the cracks of the walls.

Some of these ores are used to forge weapons, some can enhance defense, and some are rare materials that can be used to make legendary magic weapons.

Nicole observed the ores carefully: "This blue ore is called ice stone, which can enhance the effect of ice spells."

"And this red ore is Flame Rock, which can increase the power of fire spells... It's incredible!"

At this time, she discovered an unknown mineral that emitted a faint light.

"This...I think I've seen it before. It's called Soul Amber."

"Legend has it that it contains the power of the soul and can be used to enhance mental strength and will." She was very excited.

Over time, they built up a small treasure trove.

A large number of colorful magic crystals and rare minerals with different properties lay quietly in the small packages they collected.

“We really found a treasure!”

Al was grinning from ear to ear and he slapped a large rock next to him.

"This time when we return, we must make good use of these resources and make our strength further!"

The others also smiled and nodded.

As they explored the ruins, the magic crystals and rare minerals they harvested gradually piled up into small hills, and the team members' faces were filled with excitement.

But in the midst of this joy, a hesitant expression appeared on Al's face. He lowered his head to examine the magic crystal in his hand, thinking about the upcoming distribution issue in his heart.

"Everyone, these resources we have obtained, whether it is magic crystals or ores, can help us improve our strength."

Nicole was the first to break the silence. She had sorted out her thoughts when she was collecting materials. "But the one who made the biggest contribution this time is undoubtedly David."

Hearing Nicole's words, the team members nodded.

Al said firmly: "That's right! If it weren't for David, we would have been in dire straits long ago. We wouldn't be able to stand here and enjoy these achievements. It's only natural that we give him half!"

At first, this proposal created a subtle tension among everyone.

Although everyone agreed in their hearts, when they thought about allocating half of the resources to David, they unconsciously began to think:
If they really do this, how much can they gain for themselves?
Will this affect their own strength improvement?

Moreover, David joined halfway and was not fully considered a member of their team.

But thinking of David's strength, they looked at each other. David's strength was enough to kill the monster, and they were afraid that they would not be his opponent.

David watched everything with a calm expression. Now he had gained the biggest reward from this exploration of the ruins.

However, there are indeed a lot of resources in the ruins, many of which are useful to him, so he feels that there is no big problem in taking half of them.

In the end, David took away half of the resources.

But even so, the remaining resources can allow others to make a fortune.

Compared to almost losing their lives, they really should be satisfied.

When the team returned to the town, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and an atmosphere of excitement immediately spread in everyone's hearts.

Everyone sat together, the table was filled with sumptuous food, and everyone began to celebrate this successful expedition with great anticipation.

"Everyone raise your glasses!" Al raised his glass excitedly with a bright smile on his face, "For our victory and for David! Without him, we would not be able to complete this mission."

"Yes! David is our hero!" Someone raised his glass and echoed, "Not only did he save all of us, he also allowed us to obtain these precious resources!"

As everyone's enthusiasm grew, the whole party became more and more joyful.

The team members shared their experiences in the ruins with each other, and laughter and toasts were intertwined.

They felt extremely fortunate to have completed such a difficult mission and returned to base safely.

“Although we have allocated a lot of resources, everyone should get the rewards they deserve.”

Jack said, frowning slightly as he savored the food, "I think the whole team has put in a lot of effort to achieve so much this time."

"But without David, we would have been in dire straits long ago." Another team member said, looking at David, "So, we should thank him even more!"

Facing everyone's praise and gratitude, David remained calm.

Just now, he has completed the exchange between his clone and his real body, and now this is his real body.

Now, he is thinking about how to completely obtain all the memories and inheritance of the sealed blood wizard.

After the celebration, David left and returned to his room.

Just as he was about to try to extract the bloodline wizard's memory, there was a knock on the room door.

When he opened the door, he realized it was Nicole.

Nicole came this time to express her gratitude and wanted to talk to David.

"I would like to formally invite him to join our expedition team! This way, we can face more challenges together in the future!"

Nicole said expectantly.

After hearing Nicole's words, David smiled and shook his head, saying, "Sorry, I explored the ruins mainly for the blood wizard this time."

"Compared to exploring the ruins, I would rather practice quietly and improve my strength."

After hearing David's words, the smile on Nicole's face disappeared, and a hint of embarrassment and loss filled the air.

Nicole reacted, forced a smile and said, "David, we understand that you have your own goals."

"In this dangerous wizarding world, each of us wants to improve our own strength, but to improve our strength we must have sufficient resources."

For these ruins explorers, exploring ruins is the fastest way to obtain resources.

However, they also knew that if David had other ways to obtain resources, there would be no need for him to take risks with them.

Although Nicole understood, she still couldn't hide her disappointment.

"You can come with me if you want."

"The resources I have are enough for you to practice."

David spoke up.

He had just stated that he had a pharmacist shop on the Wizarding Union Island.

If these adventurers want to ask him for help, they can leave a message at the pharmacy on the Wizarding Union Island.

With the earning power of the pharmacist shop, it can indeed support several first-ring wizards, or even second-ring wizards.

Nicole was stunned and fell into deep thought.

She still remembered David's words that he would protect her.

"No matter what, I still want to thank you for saving my life."

Nicole looked at David, her face slightly red, and a serious look on her face.

At this time, because she had just drunk some wine, her face was flushed, and it seemed that the effect of alcohol made her heart beat faster.

Although she knew it might be an impulsive decision, at this moment, she just wanted to express her gratitude to David.

"David, I... like you." Nicole said nervously, her voice trembling. "In the ruins, you not only saved me, but also made me feel moved."

After saying this, she felt the temperature on her face rising faster.

Although many impulsive and romantic thoughts flashed through her mind under the influence of alcohol, she knew deep down that this was not a simple topic.

David met Nicole's serious gaze and could sense the sincerity and emotion in her words, but this sudden confession brought a smile to his face.

He bent down and kissed her directly.

Nicole's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if time had stopped at this moment.

David's kiss was so sudden and gentle that she could hardly believe what she was feeling.

The warmth filled her heart and made her whole body tremble slightly.

After they separated, David gently held Nicole's shoulders, his eyes gentle but firm: "Now I think we can put aside those concerns and enjoy this moment."

After saying that, he picked up a bottle of wine from the table and poured it for Nicole with a smile.

The wine rippled in the glass as the two men raised their glasses towards each other, shining an alluring luster under the light.

Nicole's eyes were shining with excitement and anticipation. She touched David's glass vigorously and said, "Enjoy this moment."

“Enjoy this moment.”

David responded, and their glasses clinked gently.

Then David picked up Nicole directly.

They drank the wine together, and the mellow taste flowed into their hearts along with the joy.

At this moment, everything seems to no longer matter, leaving only the freshness and sweetness flowing between each other.

As time went by, they gradually forgot everything around them and just enjoyed the warmth and happiness brought by each other in this small corner.

As the night deepened, they reveled in the intimacy and hope of their new relationship.

In this quiet and sweet little night, the two people's bodies and minds merged together.

[You have completed a training, the source of magic power +68]

As a first-ring wizard, and an adventurer who has been a first-ring wizard for some time, Nicole can provide a lot of training experience.

In addition, David was also fascinated by Nicole's courageous attitude as an adventurer who was willing to take on constant challenges.

Nicole seemed particularly proactive. Out of gratitude and also to pursue the joy in her heart, the two of them continued to practice.

During this process, Nicole suddenly felt a stream of magic power flowing from David's body into her own body, helping her to continuously increase her magic power.

Suddenly, she felt as if a shackle in her body had been opened, and her mental power, which had been unable to break through, completed its transformation and reached the level of a second-ring wizard.

[You have completed a training, the source of magic power +167]

David immediately noticed something unusual and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The training efficiency of a second-ring wizard has been tripled from the original level, and this is definitely not the limit of the training effect.

(End of this chapter)