Clinging to the Witcher world to become a god of martial arts

Chapter 235 Negative Impact

The glow of the teleportation array gradually faded, and Lorne stepped into a straight and wide passageway.

This place is completely different from the crowded and noisy trading area. The ground is made of smooth, dark stone slabs, and the walls on both sides are inlaid with crystals that emit white light.

This is the vehicle dispatch area of ​​the Black Sun Tower, where wizards can rent or use magical shuttles.

According to Estelle's markings, the station for renting spell shuttles is located at the end of this corridor.

Lorne pulled down his hood and walked quickly forward.

A few scattered wizards dressed in black robes brushed past him, perhaps also just a handful of people trying to make their way to the City of Hope.

The atmosphere here felt more subdued and efficient.

At the end of the corridor was an arched doorway, which opened to reveal a spacious hall-like area with a dome painted with an illusion of alternating stars and flowing clouds.

Several magical shuttles of different sizes were parked in the designated areas.

The most eye-catching of them all is a streamlined, shuttle-shaped vehicle, about ten meters long, with a dark silver body and fine, intricate runes engraved on its surface, shimmering with a faint luster.

This is considered a high-quality magical shuttle, a creation combining alchemy and enchanting techniques, capable of traveling relatively long distances.

Stable high-speed flight.

Lorne's gaze swept across the hall and quickly locked onto a familiar figure.

Estelle stood in front of a counter, her light blue robe spotless, her ice-blue hair simply draped over her shoulders, still exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

She was tilting her head slightly, looking at a small flying shuttle. The lines of her profile were as cold and clear as jade, and her light blue eyes were devoid of emotion.

A moment later, she seemed to notice Lorne's gaze and turned her head.

His gaze lingered on Lorne for a moment, especially on the seemingly ordinary longsword at his waist, before he calmly nodded.

"She's here." Her voice was the same as in his memory, clear and cold, not low, but clearly reaching Lorne's ears.

"Yes, sorry to keep you waiting." Lorne walked to her side. After not seeing her for a month, he couldn't help but feel a little estranged.

"It's alright." Estelle took out a small crystal bottle from her storage ring. The bottle was crystal clear and contained about twenty milliliters of liquid.

Its color is a pure white, with extremely fine specks of light occasionally floating within it.

"This is spiritual sublimation, which can increase spirituality with a certain probability, but the specific increase varies from person to person."

"The process of taking the medicine will be extremely painful. You need to guide your mental energy to absorb it slowly. You cannot be disturbed in any way during the process, otherwise the efficacy will be greatly reduced."

"I will help you absorb it before we reach the City of Hope." She handed the crystal bottle to Lorne. "Keep it safe for now."

"Thank you." Lorne accepted it; it was cool to the touch. Through his passive perception, he could faintly sense a tranquil and distant aura emanating from the crystal bottle. "It's just a transaction," Estelle said calmly, then turned towards the counter. "I've already rented the shuttle. The Black Tower only provides limited public information for this trip to the City of Hope, so I obtained some additional information through certain channels."

As she spoke, she walked toward the counter.

Lorne hurried to catch up.

After confirming Estelle's identity token and rental information, the clerk behind the counter handed her a palm-sized activation token engraved with the shuttle's serial number and simple control runes.

"Small shuttle number seven, energy is 80% full, basic protective array is intact, rune set is in good condition. This is the shuttle's access token. Inject a small amount of mental energy to enter the magic shuttle and control the control console."

"More precise maneuvers require corresponding driving knowledge. The area around the City of Hope has been marked as high-risk. The tower recommends that at least one wizard team go there. Are you two sure you want to go alone?"

The clerk asked the question as a matter of routine, his gaze lingering on Lorne, the first-level apprentice, for an extra second.

"Confirmed." Estelle put away the token.

"Alright, please don't let the shuttle suffer any damage." The clerk pushed over a piece of parchment that shimmered with magical light. "These are the relevant documents; please sign them."

Estelle quickly scanned it, and after confirming there were no problems, she used her mental power to leave a mark on it, which Lorne did as she was told.

After the rental process was completed, the two went straight to the outside parking platform.

A cool breeze blew by, carrying a slight chill.

The platform was built of gray-white boulders, with a waist-high railing around the edge. Beyond the railing were swirling clouds and the miniature wizard tower complex below.

This area is a small platform extending from roughly the middle section of the Wizard's Tower.

The No. 7 miniature shuttle rested quietly in its designated spot, its dark silver exterior appearing understated yet sophisticated in the daylight.

Upon closer inspection, one can truly appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of its alchemy. The pieces are perfectly aligned, the runes are fluid and beautiful, and they contain a stable flow of magical energy.

Estelle placed the authorization token in a recess on the side. After authentication, a door silently slid open near the tail of the shuttle, and the gangway was lowered.

"Let's go in." She was the first to board the shuttle.

The interior space is more spacious than it appears from the outside. The front half is the cockpit, with two side-by-side seats featuring intricate crystal dials and control levers, facing a large, curved crystal window.

The latter part is a simple rest area with fixed chairs and small tables.

Although it was a small spell shuttle, it had more functional areas than the spell shuttle that Gunnar had rented in the beginning.

The interior is simply decorated, mainly in dark gray and silver.

Estelle entered the driving area and started the spell shuttle using her access token.

A deep humming sound rang out, and various runes inside the shuttle lit up one by one, filling the cabin with soft white light.

The crystal window in front of me became incredibly clear, offering an excellent view.

Lorne sat down in an empty spot and asked Estelle, "What do you know about the latest situation in the City of Hope?"

We still need to update the intelligence as much as possible right now.

As Estelle manipulated the control array in front of her, she answered, her voice still clear amidst the buzzing: "The swarm of crows that Raven's Nest stirred up left behind a severe aura of death and negative energy pollution."

"According to the information I have received, a stable negative energy accumulation zone has formed in the ruins of the City of Hope and within a radius of at least fifty miles around."

"If ordinary creatures enter, their life force will continue to decline, their emotions will be easily affected by negative forces, and they will experience various negative effects. If they stay for a long time, their bodies may even mutate into the direction of the dead."

"The Black Tower's previous team was wiped out. Besides the possibility of being attacked by powerful undead or negative energy creatures, environmental erosion was also a major reason."

"Currently, the most active creatures in this area are various undead creatures nurtured and spawned by the aura of death, ranging from the lowest remnant souls and skeletons to more troublesome vengeful spirits..."