The Cornflower Witch Chapter 274

“How could… this be?”

The accompanying crowd, seeing the expanse of fire, countless charred corpses, and a fiery ruin strewn with rubble, as well as the terrifying behemoth and magnificent magic array confronting each other, were all stunned by the scene before them, murmuring in disbelief.

The one who had just fired the ray, breaking the dagger, was the Demon Contractor following Sylphidya. At this moment, he too was incredulously observing the scene before him, then looking up at the layers of azure magic arrays slowly rising and turning in the sky.

“Don’t you know what ritual the cult leader is performing?” Sylphidya asked, turning her head.

“I’m sorry, Sir Descender, I don’t know.” He lowered his head in shame. It seemed that even as a pillar of the cult, he was still unaware of many secrets.

This battlefield had already become an extremely dangerous area. Chaotic “Alien World” and “Dead Embers” powers roamed about. Ordinary people would fall ill if they stayed nearby for even a short time, and even those with an Aspect Tier, if they approached the central area, would be suppressed by the powerful “Alien World” tier, becoming disoriented and distorted.

At this moment, let alone stopping the two sides, even just observing the battle carried extreme danger.

Sylphidya tugged at the reins, and the Wind Horse beneath her restlessly stomped its hooves.

To go, or to turn and flee? Two thoughts crossed Sylphidya’s mind, but without hesitation, she chose the former.

Now is not the time to back down, Sylphidya, she quietly told herself.

It wasn’t for some ethereal ideal, nor was it a sudden sense of expectation or responsibility. It was simply a feeling in her heart that going there was worthwhile.

‘When you feel something is meaningful, everything gains value.’

She had her own preferences, her own affections, and scenes she wished to see. So, she didn’t believe that all she did tonight was meaningless. Even with the extremely dangerous aura ahead, she wanted to try.

Perhaps this impulsiveness stemmed from a dislike of constant concessions and compromises.

Everyone pursued the Transcendent, and pursuing the Transcendent was precisely to shatter those compromises and concessions that repeatedly presented themselves. Otherwise, if one conceded everything, what would be the point of pursuing growth and the extraordinary?

“This battlefield is no longer something you can participate in. Stay where you are now, do not advance.”

“Yes.”

At this moment, the crowd looked at the figure slowly moving forward and suddenly understood what she intended to do.

“My Lady!” Someone tried to call out to the young girl, worried she would perish in the sea of fire.

The young girl in front raised her arm, dismissing their suggestion, then gently shook the reins, charging down the slope, a lone rider galloping towards the battlefield ahead.

Initially, the white Wind Horse did not run fast, as if it was constantly adjusting its state, stepping over the scorched and hot ground.

On the warhorse, Sylphidya’s figure was enveloped in a hazy light. Her previously thin black dress was now covered by a set of white armor, with floral patterns etched on the shoulders and skirt armor. The silver-white armor was incredibly exquisite, conforming to the young girl’s figure as she rode through the night.

Then, the young girl took out another badge and placed it on her chest armor. A pure white halo appeared, then expanded, enveloping her body.

【Knight Badge】 (Tier 3 · Castle): A badge symbolizing victory in competition. Enhanced by consecration, it can temporarily grant the status of a ‘Tier 3 · White Knight’ for ten minutes, possessing all the abilities of a White Knight. (Usable once every seven days)

At this moment, Sylphidya’s Aspect and Tier also temporarily transformed from ‘Jade Honey’ to ‘Castle’.

Name: Sylphidya Mezallans

Race: Human (***)

Status: Healthy (No abnormalities)

Talent: Stars 【Unknown Grade】, Cornflower’s Favor 【Rare Grade, can be upgraded】

Fate Card: 【Cornflower’s White Knight】 (Tier 3 · Castle) ‘A White Knight adorned with cornflowers, galloping through burning battlefields, her armor and shield as pure and firm as her virtue.’

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Effect 【Eye of Discernment Lv.5】: Originating from special talent and physique, you can perceive fourfold colors imperceptible to ordinary people, as well as the partial essence of things. (When you advance the tier of your Fate Card, this ability will also be synchronously upgraded.)

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Effect 【Cornflower’s Blessing Lv.6】: When you wear cornflower ornaments, you receive the blessing granted by the cornflower. (The higher the quality and tier of the cornflower, the stronger the blessing.)

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Effect 【Bloodline Advancement】: Upon reaching Tier 3, your various abilities are comprehensively enhanced, allowing you to bypass the effects of many low-tier abilities.

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Class 【White Knight Lv.4】: A temporarily bestowed class, capable of constructing armor that obstructs curses and erosion, resisting various negative effects. (Pure White Shield · Fearless Lance · Galloping Charge Lv.4)

Core Card: 【Champion Knight】[Castle]

‘In the arena, you single-handedly defeated nearly a hundred fellow warriors, earning universal cheers and praise, and the crown of honor was placed upon you.’

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Influence: 【Garland Ride】, when you charge alone under the gaze of thousands, you gain the blessing of ‘Castle’ Aspect power. (The more people who admire, respect, and love you, the stronger the blessing effect.)

Ability Cards: 【Moonlight Breathing Method Lv.5】【Spiral Spear Lv.5】【Sword of Aimos Lv.5】

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Under the dark night sky, amidst the boundless sea of fire, on the desperate wilderness, the white figure advanced on horseback, from slow to fast, from barely visible to a striking white comet, sweeping through the sea of fire with a roar.

Sylphidya’s speed increased, everything around her became a blur, like a thin straight line cutting through the endless sea of fire.

【Galloping Charge Lv.4】 (Castle): Resonating and cooperating with the warhorse you ride, gaining a significant charge speed bonus and forming a powerful wind wall by your side to block arrows and other ranged attacks.

At this moment, the airflow in front of her and the warhorse was compressed, forming an invisible wind wall that broke through the flames ahead. As she charged past, the swirling airflow cleared the charred flames along the way, leaving a striking trail.

The closer she got to the center of the conflict, the higher the surrounding temperature became. Suffocating fire waves engulfed everything, and the high-tier ‘Dead Embers’ Aspect, like a plague and venom, corroded any living thing that approached.

Pale light flickered on Sylphidya’s armor. They gradually pushed back the oppressive Dead Embers aura, isolating the surging fire waves and protecting the young girl as she continuously approached the central area.

At this moment, the girl’s hair, dancing amidst the sparks, slowly shed its concealing black dullness, gradually revealing its original pure silver sheen. Her previously hidden face was also uncovered amidst the high-temperature sparks, revealing its true form. Only her eyes remained clear and unblemished, unwavering.

Amidst the roaring of giant beasts, Sylphidya nimbly steered her warhorse, avoiding the spewed charred flames, then raised her lance. The fir wood shaft of the lance spiraled in the air, forming intricate and beautiful patterns.

Then, a flash of lightning streaked from the lance tip. The entire lance instantly pierced through the atmosphere, breaking through flames and air currents, embedding itself beside Princess Masha in the sea of fire. Golden lightning poured onto the ground, dispelling the encroaching flames.

Then, under Princess Masha’s astonished gaze, the white-armored knight and her warhorse leaped high, crossing the dangerous scorching flames, and landed beside her. With one hand, she pulled the princess onto the horse, embraced her, then grabbed the lance from the ground and continued forward through the sea of fire.

At this moment, the massive three-headed hellhound had completely shifted its attention to the figure galloping beneath its feet. Its three ferocious heads lowered simultaneously, spewing distorted high-temperature flames from different angles, blocking any retreat for Sylphidya.

Just as the two were about to be engulfed by the black and red sea of fire, Sylphidya’s white horse accelerated again, this time heading towards the ritual magic array beyond the barrier.

Countless eyes watched this scene, and everyone held their breath, believing that the two would crash into the barrier and be swallowed by the sea of fire. But at that instant, the eyes under the white helmet flickered, the strange starlight appearing and disappearing, and the barrier in front of the white knight automatically opened a passage, allowing her to pass through.

Immediately, the azure barrier closed again, resisting the surging, boiling flames that swept in like a tide.

Inside the ritual magic array, Sylphidya carefully set down Princess Masha. Her armor was scalding hot, and the edges of her skirt armor were slightly deformed. If not for the excellent quality of this battle armor, it would have been impossible to withstand the terrifying flames of the three-headed hellhound. At this moment, the colossal beast’s strength was infinitely close to ‘Tier 5’; if the ritual hadn’t been imperfect and Katchis’s understanding of the ‘Dead Embers’ Aspect limited, it would have already advanced its tier.

Under such a vast tier difference, protecting Sylphidya and even expending some remaining strength to shield Princess Masha was the utmost it could achieve.

Propped up on the ground, before she could even ask for the white knight’s identity, Princess Masha saw the tall, aberrant figure descending before them. The former Prince Jabbers, now stared at the two with ill intent, purplish-red light appearing in his eyes.

“Jabbers, no!”

A purplish-red ray enveloped the two, blinding Masha with a flash of white. However, she did not die immediately. A few seconds later, the light dimmed, and she managed to make out the scene before her.

A curved, pure white shield appeared, covering her and the white knight. Intense purplish-red rays poured onto the shield, scattering and deflecting into the surrounding space.

Soon, the shield shattered, and Princess Masha was once again pulled to the side by the white knight, avoiding the remaining rays.

The magnificent azure magic array continued to slowly ascend in the sky, its patterns transforming and opening in layers. Beneath the majestic beacon of light, the small white figure continued to move, and the battle raged on.