Chapter 621: Bloodline and Temptation

Forget it. Just a bunch of apprentices. You cant help with anything. The prisoner lowered his head. You must be very lucky to survive the parasites.

Angors group remained silent.

And I do believe that luck will continue. The wizard looked at them again, causing a giant wound on his neck to bleed out.

He slowly inspected everyone. After briefly showing a disappointed look at Angor, he set his gaze upon Nausica.

Names Gragg. Does that ring a bell? Well, never mind. Im a dying fool wholl go to h.e.l.l sooner or later. You dont have to remember me.

Lets be quick. Im a Bloodline Wizard. As I said, Im dying and n.o.bodys gonna save me Gragg continued in sadness, These G.o.dd.a.m.n wires and the insects that kept gnawing at me I know my body. Im at my limit. Maybe one or two minutes, and Ill stop breathing.

But before I die, I want to pa.s.s on my legacy to someone. You, that lady in armor. Whats your name?

Nausica wondered whether she should reply, but Gragg didnt give her time to think about it.

Nah, it doesnt matter. Just another pa.s.serby I saw in my troubled life Gragg shook his head. The important thing is, this is your lucky day. I will give you everything Ive acquired so that they dont go to waste. This includes my bloodline. Mine, Graggs bloodline, the bloodline of Nether Demons!

Come closer, lady. Welcome this brilliant destiny I present to you!

Gragg did his speech in a pa.s.sionate and intoxicating manner, but when he finished, he realized n.o.body was making any response.

Be quick, lady. Ill expire any moment now, after which no ones going to find my treasures ever again! Gragg urged.

Nausica took a step forward and was dragged back by Shan. She saw Shan had replaced her carefree look with a serious frown.

Dont. Its a trap. Shan spoke using lip language.

Nausica gave Shan a rea.s.suring smile and told Shan to relax.

Angor was floating in the air while observing Graggs show. He already noticed something fishy in the deal, but he chose not to warn Nausica because he believed that Nausica was way more experienced than him when it came to dealing with shady business. The former pirate captain of Blackberry Waters was bound to be perceptive enough to discover such problems.

Mister Gragg, my name is Angela, a Bloodline apprentice in training. I truly thank you for your generosity, yet I cannot go to you because I feared these dragonflies will turn me to pieces the moment I draw near. Nausica bowed politely.

Graggs expression froze. Then he forced a smile while bearing the great pain inflicted on his body.

The path of wizardry is always full of crises and threats. If you always step down in the face of such challenges, you will have no hope of pursuing the ultimate truth. Didnt you see that these dragonflies never minded your presence? This is because they only meant to keep an eye on me. Besides, you dont have to get close to me. Move under this nest and below my position. It will be fine.

Heh. Nausica scoffed in her mind. She already knew that the dragonflies were peaceful thanks to Angor, but she didnt show her true mind. On the outside, Nausica maintained that eager but fearful att.i.tude.

While watching, Angor silently admired how Nausica was so masterful while putting up shows even though she spent most of her time training. He tried to observe Nausicas details as much as he could, for this might help him later, when he had to fake his att.i.tude in front of different figures again.

Gragg was getting convinced by Nausicas performance, so he believed he just needed to throw another bait to lure the lady to him.

Sigh. Are you really going to give up on this great treasure of mine? Fine. I do not care what is bothering your mind. Its just the unjust will of a dying man anyway I thank you for coming and letting me enjoy a few words with someone before I perish. Here, just take this.

By using what remained of his spirit power, Gragg pulled a small gla.s.s vial from his personal storage and tossed it at Nausica, which landed at her feet.

Using Shans light source, they saw the ordinary-looking potion vial had expansion runes drawn on the inside, which allowed it to contain more liquid than it appeared to be.

This was usually referred to as a Bloodline Vial. As the name suggested, such vials were designed to hold bloodlines. As they were quite costly to make, wizards usually used them to contain relatively valuable bloodlines only.

The vial had some red liquid inside.

Angela, is it? Take it away. Thats the watered-down bloodline of a Nether Demon, consider it a gift from me. Too bad, the knowledge in my mind will have no successors.

Nausica, Angor, and Shan looked at each other in surprise.

They knew how valuable this bloodline was. Even if it was a watered-down version of a demon bloodline or something else despite Graggs words, anything that required a bloodline vial to contain must be rather precious.

Which meant something worth becoming the highlight lots at auctions.

Nausica always had a shortage of money because she had been working hard on saving money for a decent bloodline. It was likely that Gragg just showed her a real bloodline vial in order to set her up, and this was such a good chance to acquire her bloodline at last.

Even if she could not use it for some reason, she could always sell it and use the money to buy something that would be more proper.

Shan already changed her att.i.tude by urging Nausica to accept the trade, while keeping an eye out for potential traps.

Nausica made a thumbs-up behind her. I got this.

Then she used that same hesitant look to glance between Gragg and the vial beneath her.

She then moved to pick it up.

Gragg smirked.

But Nausica stopped her movement before touching the vial, which confused Gragg greatly. He had left a spell on the item, which would be triggered when someone touched it.

Nausica pretended that she was taking her time to make the final decision. She then secretly winked at Angor.

Angor saw her hint and slowly nodded.

Nausica straightened up and spoke to Gragg while mimicking Graggs tone, I know you wish someone to take over your great legacy, sir. But to me, such a fortuitous gift bestowed by a stranger will never be my true strength, nor will I have enough strength to bear with it. Using it might hinder my steps and even prevent me from becoming a wizard. I think I will not disgrace your name by putting your power to waste, sir.

Nausica turned back and called at Angor and Shan. Go!

Immediately, Angor and Shan pushed the rooms door open and bolted outside. At the same time, Angor created a string out of gravity power that pulled the bloodline vial away.

Gragg was stunned for a second. He quickly realized that these lowly apprentices were simply tricking him, especially that woman.

Accursed morons! Graggs rage caused several of his blood vessels to pop open under the strings. You can run, but you arent going to take my stuff for free! EXPLOSION!

When Graggs bellow was heard, Angor quickly noticed a strange energy affecting the vial being dragged by his gravity power.

d.a.m.n! He put a spell on this thing, and its going to get out of control.

Nausica briefly showed a sorrowful look before she yelled at Angor, Throw it away. Dont mind me!

Angor wasnt sure about this. Discarding the vial meant giving up something that could potentially be valued at a million crystals, but he found no other choice when the energy on the vial became so violent and dangerous. In the end, he complied and hurled the item as far as he could.

A hand that was wearing a white glove suddenly materialized in the air and caught the vial. The hand glowed and easily dispelled the raging aura on the vial, leaving the item intact.

Since when did you learn how to trick helpless apprentices, Gragg?

When Angor heard the familiar voice of his professor, he immediately stopped running. So did Nausica and Shan, who all turned around to look at the gentleman who was somehow standing behind them.

Professor? Thank goodness youre here.

Are you blind, Angor? Hes not your only savior. Greyas voice came from above them.

Angor looked up, but he immediately lowered his head as fast as he could.

Lady Lady Greya.

What? You wont even look at me properly now? Greya spat.

Sunders a.s.sisted Angor by saying, That dress of yours Sure, you can get lower and let everyone have a good view of whats UNDER you, if you dont mind.

Greya was a little surprised to realize what Sunders meant, but she didnt seem to be ashamed at all.

Oh Mister Phantom, did you enjoy the view? Your opinion would be nice.

A little better than your old self, I must say. At least that purple undergarment does not strain too badly this time.