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Chapter 102, Section 101: The Death of Solitaire, New Equipment

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Celia stood there, slightly out of breath.

Suppressing the lingering fear of the attack, she spread her senses like a spider web, carefully investigating whether there were any other enemies besides Solitaire.

After confirming that it was temporarily safe, she immediately used magic to notify Miliald.

About a minute later, just as she had recovered a little of her exhausted strength, a rapid and sharp sound of wind breaking came from afar.

"Whoosh—"

Gu Yuan's figure rose and fell like a ghost, descending from the sky on tree branches, the strong wind he generated causing the surrounding grass and trees to bend low.

"Bang!"

He tossed the critically wounded and dying Solitaire to the ground without a trace of pity, letting the blood spread, and asked Celia, "Can it be healed?"

"If it can't be cured, use magic immediately to interrogate her about her origins, her purpose, and the whereabouts of her accomplices."

"By the way, do you know if she has a vault where she hides her treasure?"

"She killed my dragon and destroyed my equipment; she must pay for it with everything she has."

Celia looked at the scene before her, a hint of undisguised shock flashing in her eyes.

She secretly estimated the time from when she sent the signal to when Gu Yuan defeated the powerful enemy and returned, and found that the speed was far beyond her expectations.

He quickly composed himself and retorted, "Can't you heal yourself?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he immediately realized what had happened.

The goddess's magic is like poison to the demon race; it not only fails to heal their wounds but also accelerates their collapse.

at the moment.

Seeing the scene of Solitaire barely exhaling before her breaths were almost gone, Seria pondered for a few seconds, then shook her head and said:

"I can't treat, but I can help you with torture."

"But before that, you have to agree to one condition."

"What are the conditions?" Gu Yuan glanced at her sideways, his gaze sweeping over Solitaire's dissipating body, and reminded her in a deep voice, "Her time is running out. If you don't extract anything of value from her before she dies, you'll have to compensate me."

Seria seemed unsurprised by his threat, nodding in agreement:

"Don't worry, it's simple. I need some magic books to study. You know my personality; magic is my life."

"They're in my old house. I hope you can bring them to me at the right time."

"Or, allow me to go back and retrieve them."

Going home? This request made Gu Yuan a little wary.

He instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing Solitaire coughing up blood and her body rapidly dissipating, he knew every second was crucial.

"I can agree."

Gu Yuan's voice carried a cold warning, "But I must remind you, Celia."

"If you dare to try anything funny with this opportunity, I have ways to make you regret it."

"Don't worry, I value my life very much." Celia waved her hand.

Having said that, he didn't hesitate any longer. He stretched out his finger, aimed it at Solitaire's forehead, and used the spell "Make Others Tell the Truth".

Solitaire's body convulsed violently, and dark red blood seeped from her seven orifices, making her appear to be in extreme pain.

"No—have mercy on me—"

She was hissing and struggling wildly.

However, all resistance was futile. Before he could finish his plea for mercy, he uttered a few indistinct but clearly audible words.

A northern continent. Outpost. Donna.

After delivering these final words, the light in Solitaire's eyes went out completely, her life force ceased, and her body turned to ashes, drifting away in the wind as if she had never existed.

Gu Yuan's gaze swept over the scattered ash, a barely perceptible glint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"The base is on the northern continent? Solitaire—no wonder."

He knew this name; in the future, it would become the demon race that was closest to humans.

It makes sense that they've been studying humans for a long time and have a base on the northern continent.

Unfortunately—Gu Yuan clenched his fist. He couldn't go for the time being, even if there might be treasures there, because the dragon was dead.

"A life for a life, you're really getting off easy," Gu Yuan thought coldly.

However, what's done is done, and there's no going back. He could only leave this debt in mind for now. "Gu Yuan," Celia's voice interrupted his thoughts. He looked up at the sky. "She's dead. Shouldn't we go back? It's getting late."

Gu Yuan withdrew his gaze and nodded: "Yes, let's go back. I need to sort out the gains from this trip as soon as possible."

"This guy's sudden appearance means that I've been targeted by the demons, and I have to become stronger."

When the three returned to the capital, it was already evening.

Not long after returning to the palace, a servant hurriedly informed them that Princess Ashley had come to visit.

Ashley strode in with a maid, her face showing just the right amount of anxiety and concern.

"Mr. Gu, you're finally back! Are you alright?"

Her gaze quickly swept over Gu Yuan, and only after confirming that he was unharmed did she breathe a slight sigh of relief. "The patrolling guards reported seeing someone resembling you hurriedly leaving the city, and there were also unusual energy fluctuations in the direction. I was really worried after hearing the news."

"Did you deal with the demon who invaded the capital?"

"Kill him," Gu Yuan replied succinctly.

Ashley's face immediately lit up with a smile of adoration and reassurance:

"That's great! I knew the king would be alright with you here."

As she spoke, she gestured for the maid beside her to step forward and respectfully present her with an exquisite ebony box.

Please accept this.

Ashley opened the box herself, and inside lay a pair of exquisitely crafted black ankle boots.

The boots had sleek lines and a subtle, magical sheen on their surface, making them far superior to the ordinary pair he had previously damaged.

"Upon learning that you were pursuing a powerful enemy for the safety of the capital, I immediately thought of this piece of equipment."

"These 'all-purpose boots' are the latest masterpiece by a master designer. I hope they can be of assistance to you, and they are a small token of my gratitude for your kind act."

She specifically mentioned the name of the boots, her eyes shining with genuine anticipation.

Gu Yuan looked at the boots and remained silent for a moment.

Although he didn't have much feeling for the princess herself, he couldn't find fault with the keen observation and decisive action she and the royal family behind her displayed.

Given that the operation had indeed resolved the potential threat to the capital, Gu Yuan accepted this practical gift with a clear conscience.

Seeing this, Ashley's smile brightened even more: "I'm glad you're happy, then I won't disturb your rest any longer."

She bowed politely and took her leave.

Once Gu Yuan was alone in the room, he picked up the pair of short boots.

He put it on, and instantly, a wondrous, all-encompassing magic flowed through his body, perfectly matching his power.

With a slight thought, he stepped onto the wall beside him. His boots seemed to have a unique adhesive force with the wall, allowing him to stand on it with ease.

Then, more information about the boots flooded my mind—the extraordinary speed, the excellent cushioning and shock absorption, and the perfect adaptation to various terrains.

He landed gently, feeling the enhancements brought by the new equipment, and felt even more confident about his plans for the northern continent.