Goblin Dependency
Chapter 108 - 80: Bathed in Light (Two in One) _2

Chapter 108: Chapter 80: Bathed in Light (Two in One) _2

Step forward, dash!

"Bang!"

Sawdust splattered!

The iron-gray sword tip, stained with blood, pierced through the flesh and into the wood fibers straightly.

The metal plate armor collided with the rough surface of the tree bark, emitting a dull thud.

The Beheading Longsword pierced through from the base of the neck.

Pinning Ingram entirely onto the tree trunk.

Crackle—

Raging flames engulfed the undergrowth in the forest, withering smoke of embers swirling in the murky air.

Above, a silver-white robin drifted by, vanishing into the clouds on the horizon.

In the belly, the golden Holy Light dimmed as its master perished, finally disappearing completely as the Edged Hammer, now left with only an iron handle, fell to the ground.

Xia Nan still held the sword hilt in his hand, the aftermath of the battle causing his arm to tremble slightly.

Before his eyes, familiar translucent characters flashed:

...

[Bathed in Light]

Category: Specialty

Effect: Light Resistance +5%

Description:

Under the gaze of the Goddess of fate, you, who battled with holy radiance, have luckily gained a slight resistance to light damage.

Note:

"Light is the shadow of darkness."

— Oathbreaker · Desecrator of Light · Prince of Obscure Flame · Letizia

...

Xia Nan only glanced briefly, didn’t have time to savor it, when the severe burning pain surging from his belly dissipated his attention.

The panel faded away, vanishing into the air.

He slumped to the ground completely.

Looked down.

His belly’s chain armor was already a large patch of red, showing traces of melting.

And beneath the armor, the skin and flesh sent waves of burning pain.

Sweat covered his forehead, and he sat on the ground gasping heavily.

Revisiting in his mind the techniques for dealing with such injuries from the [adventurer’s manual].

At the same time, assessing the specific extent of the injuries.

If it really didn’t work, I’m afraid the last half bottle of Healing Potion can’t be saved.

"Tap tap tap."

Compared to Xia Nan, who looked a bit battered after the battle, Alton wasn’t injured at all.

Only the pant legs were singed by the flames, with slight scorch marks on the surface.

Skipping lightly, Alton jogged over gracefully.

His gaze surveyed Xia Nan’s body up and down, seemingly assessing the injuries.

Then he bent down, fingers gripping the edge of the chain armor.

With force, he yanked it!

Sssh—

Under high temperature burns, the wounded flesh nearly adhered to the metal armor.

The piercing pain of forced separation made Xia Nan involuntarily take a sharp breath.

He had to grit his teeth to endure, otherwise, he feared he might cry out in pain on the spot.

Alton didn’t bother looking at Xia Nan’s expression, helping take off the damaged chain armor after.

He turned around, rummaged in his pouch for a while.

Then took out a small bottle of green ointment.

He dabbed some on his fingertip, applying it forcefully onto the wound.

Xia Nan strained his expression, his lips turned white, tightly pressed, as intense pain made his eyes blur.

Thankfully, soon, as the ointment spread evenly, its effect gradually took hold.

A stream of coolness, almost chilling, engulfed most of the burning pain, twining around the scorched skin and flesh.

The half orc moved swiftly, pulling out a bandage roll, adeptly bandaging his wound.

Xia Nan’s gaze rested on the dwarf figure ahead, recalling earlier in the battle, a silver-white glow flickered at the corner of his eye, and the coin in the other’s hand.

Cautiously, he tentatively asked:

"Earlier...were you praying to the goddess?"

After all, the damage nullification effect of [Copper Bones] only had a 0.5% activation chance.

Since he acquired this specialty, it had never triggered.

Its instability was strong, not something he relied on.

In usual battles, he never pinned hope on it, considered it a potential surprise.

But unexpectedly, during the crucial moment of fighting the sheriff, this effect triggered.

Recalling the odd actions of the half orc during the fight, and his own actual feeling...

He couldn’t help but harbor some doubts.

"Yes!" Alton didn’t hide any intention; Xia Nan had just spoken when he nodded affirmatively.

"The Lady takes good care of me! Last night I even shared my experiences in Kalanfor with her, although you woke me up later, I only told half."

The half orc’s face beamed with delight, as if chatting about something mundane with him.

Hearing this, Xia Nan’s heart couldn’t help jumping, his tone turning more cautious:

"She... wasn’t angry, was she?"

"Of course not!" The half orc didn’t even lift his head, the bandage in his hands circling Xia Nan’s waist round and round.

"Didn’t I just say, the Lady is very kind."

"If she were truly angry, she wouldn’t have helped you just now!"