Wizard: This witcher is neglecting his duties.

Chapter 74 The Holy Grail

Seeing that Wayne had agreed, the Fisherman King didn't waste any more words. He glanced at the little earth spirit couple, Cruz and Angela, then picked up his machete and walked towards a direction in the center of Black Tern Island.

Cruz, somewhat apologetically, used magic to draw his son Fizz before Wayne, bowed, and said:

"Please, Mr. Wayne, take my child to see the Goddess."

"The goddess will surely be able to lift his curse."

Wayne turned to look at Lala, who was both excited and nervous about the prospect of meeting the goddess in person.

Her small frame couldn't carry her brother, so she nodded, hoisted Fitz, who had changed into fur clothes, onto her shoulder, and followed the Fisherman King with Lala in tow.

It was around two or three in the morning. Walking on Black Tern Island, besides hearing the chirping of insects in the grass, one could occasionally hear the calls of wild animals in the distance.

The fisherman king remained silent, simply carrying his wood-chopping knife and walking quickly in one direction. Wayne, knowing the old man's sullen nature, didn't speak to him. However, seeing that little Lala was struggling to keep up with her short legs, he simply carried her in his arms to keep her from falling behind.

The little girl's eyes sparkled as she thanked Wayne, then looked nervously at the Fisherman King walking at the front, seemingly afraid that the old man would suddenly disappear, depriving her of the opportunity to meet the goddess.

Clearly, meeting the goddess of the lake was a very meaningful thing for her.

And so, the four of them walked in the darkness for about half an hour. The fisherman led them across a field and into a forest, until they reached the depths of the forest and stopped by a beautiful and clear lake.

This is a small lake with extremely beautiful scenery. The lake water is crystal clear and surrounded by various plants and rocks. Fish swim around from time to time, and there are also some gentle animals like deer and rabbits drinking water by the lake.

The cool moonlight shone down, reflecting off the lake water in a hazy, firefly-like glow. The lake water reflected the surrounding scenery, creating a scene that looked like a fairyland.

Fisherman Wang stood on the shore without saying a word, but silently knelt on one knee, bowed his head towards the lake, and prayed silently.

A dozen seconds later, the clear, mirror-like lake water suddenly rippled, and a beautiful young woman with extremely beautiful features, completely naked except for a thin veil like moonlight, slowly rose from the lake water and gradually floated into the air.

She had sky-blue eyes, long golden hair like waves of wheat, and a gentle and holy smile on her face, as if she were a fairy descended from mythology, exuding an extraordinary and otherworldly beauty.

Upon seeing Wayne and his group, the goddess slowly lowered her bare feet onto the lake surface and moved towards them.

Looking at the beautiful and holy goddess of the lake before him, and at her flawless maiden body, Wayne felt no lust whatsoever. Instead, he felt a refreshing spring flowing into his heart, giving him an extremely comfortable feeling from his soul to his body.

The goddess of the lake slowly walked to Wayne's side, placed her fair and jade-like hand on Fizz, the little earth spirit perched on his shoulder, and softly uttered a spell in a voice as enchanting as a gentle breeze and drizzle.

A few seconds later, an invisible force lifted Fitz, allowing the little guy cursed by the evil god to fly off his shoulder and slowly land in the clear lake water.

After entering the lake, Fitz, who had been unconscious, seemed to be receiving some kind of purifying power. His whole body began to tremble slightly, and some black liquid began to overflow from various parts of his body, as if some malicious thing was being expelled from his body and then dissipated in the lake.

"This is the corruption ritual of the evil god Dagon. It uses the power of its offspring to instill the seeds of evil into the bodies of other beings, transforming their flesh and corrupting their souls. Ultimately, these beings will become his slaves, helping him to invade more places."

The goddess's voice was like the melodious song of a child in the forest at dawn. Wayne looked up and met her gaze into her clear, ethereal, and sacred eyes, which were as pure as lake water. After a few seconds of deliberation, he asked:

"Your Grace, may I ask why you invited me here?"

A gentle smile appeared on the goddess's beautiful face. She looked into Wayne's eyes and said softly:

"Warrior, you helped my followers defeat the priests of the evil god Dagon, disrupted its rituals, and severed its claws. This is a noble deed worthy of reward."

"However, without your knowledge, you have already been noticed by the gaze of an evil god, and it has left an evil mark on you."

"Once you approach the sea, and the area it controls, you will suffer endless retribution from the evil god."

After saying this, the goddess of the lake stretched out her slender, white hands, and a golden chalice inlaid with twelve huge gemstones slowly rose from the lake, which she then held in her hands to her chest.

A refreshing fragrance slowly emanated from the liquid in the Holy Grail.

She handed the Holy Grail to Wayne and whispered:

"Your good deeds should not be punished by evil gods."

"Warrior, please drink the holy water in this cup. It will remove the mark of the evil god from your body, repair many of your injuries, and make your body stronger."

"This is my reward to you."

Looking at the holy water in the legendary Holy Grail, Wayne felt his body sending out signals of extreme longing, as if the liquid in the cup was extremely beneficial to his body.

However, Wayne had a slight hesitation in his heart.

Although the goddess of the lake is a kind and noble deity in legend, wouldn't it be too imprudent to accept the blessings from the deity so casually?

However, Wayne quickly dismissed the idea. He was just a newly trained demon hunter. Although he had some strength, he was by no means formidable. Compared to those powerful mages who could summon wind and rain and move mountains and fill seas, he could only be considered a slightly more advanced henchman.

A goddess who has lived for thousands of years has no reason to plot against him. Perhaps she is a smart person who understands investment and saw his potential, which is why she invested in him in advance.

With that thought, Wayne respectfully accepted the Holy Grail with both hands, smelled the fragrant holy water inside, and, as if drinking a peerless wine, slowly raised the Holy Grail and drank it all in one gulp.

As the liquid from the Holy Grail flowed into his body, Wayne felt a warm current, like the rising sun, flowing down his throat and into his body, then slowly spreading to every part of his body.

He couldn't help but close his eyes, and an unprecedented feeling of comfort welled up inside him, as if his limbs and joints had been given a chance to grow again, and every cell in his body was making satisfied noises.

Maybe it was a few minutes, maybe it was tens of minutes, but when Wayne opened his eyes again, he instantly felt that his five senses had been enhanced. Whether it was hearing, smell, touch, or sight, the whole world seemed to have become clearer.

He couldn't help but look at the system interface in his mind, and then he couldn't help but gasp. He never expected that just drinking a cup of holy water would give him a huge boost of five points to all his attributes.

Moreover, just as the goddess said, Wayne could clearly perceive that his body, which had suffered various hidden damages during the Trial of the Grasses, seemed to have been repaired to some extent under the influence of the holy water, and his body's genes had become more perfect.

In terms of physical abilities, he was no match for the seasoned Witcher Geralt, Lambert, and Eskel; he could only barely put up a fight against them thanks to the system's enhancements.

Now, Wayne is certain that even without the system's boost, his physical abilities are nearly on par with those old Witcher from the Wolf School.

Wayne respectfully handed the Holy Grail back to the goddess of the lake, feeling a surge of gratitude for this generous and kind deity.

To be honest, the task of wiping out the Banfish's lair was just a routine matter for him, and the mission level was only expert, so it wasn't too difficult at all.

But I never expected to receive such a generous gift; it felt like winning the lottery.

Admiring the perfect and sacred body of the goddess of the lake, Wayne felt that he must never forget this kindness and must find an opportunity to repay the goddess for her help.

(End of this chapter)