Snow was still falling on the island in the middle of the Pantanal Lake, but the silver-covered island was covered with dense vines and dead trees. It seemed that they had grown in just a few days, and these strange plants had elemental reactions, and were special plants that could be used as potion materials - although due to the residual power of evil things, it would be quite dangerous to use these plants to make potions.
Looking down from the tower to the hill, one can still see the remains of Stonehenge. The bonfire had long gone out, but traces of the battle still remained on the ground, and the deep pit left by the dead forest destroyed by the blow of Lajins Prisha was now covered with snow.
Thirteen sturdy giant trees stand where the stone circle used to be. This ancient ritual formation has completely lost its power due to overuse by Shade. But these giant trees will still guard the island and spread more life with their own vitality.
Their destination was the small pier below the lighthouse. Along the way, the nun and Shade told more about the follow-up of the Pantanal War. Shade also learned that Yin Luna was on her way back, and the three witches returned to Huntington.
"I have recovered the flame of the original fire on the lighthouse and burned the huge firewood. I can give you more power."
The lighthouse is not far from the shore. A path leads to the shore through the remaining dead trees on the east side of the lighthouse. When Shad saw the big lake from afar, he was surprised that the Pantanal Lake looked like this during the day.
To be honest, although there is still miasma and strange plant communities growing on both sides of the lakeshore, the scenery here is surprisingly good.
The nun spoke softly to Shade, who continued to walk forward while turning to look at her. There was a faint smile on his fair face under the silver eye mask:
"No need to go back to the sacrificial site, we can do it here."
The two walked to the shore. There was a thin mist above the lake, so they couldn't see what was happening on the other side of the lake. The Church of Nature was currently mobilizing a team to rush here. The Church of Nature would be responsible for the Pantanal Swamp in the future. Of course, with responsibility comes power. This swamp could really be called a treasure house.
Standing on the shore, the nun bent down slightly and cupped her hands together. A round black flame core and a slender red flame appeared in her hands, and the flame tail swayed in the cold winter wind:
"Hero of the Fire, please touch this primordial flame."
As he did before, Xia De knelt on one knee on the snow on the shore and touched the nun's palm.
The fiery red light wrapped around the arms of Shade and Sister Develyn, and mottled cracks appeared on their bodies at the same time. The flame flowed into the cracks on Shade's arms, and the rising flames made him feel like he was on fire.
The flames melted the snow, revealing a faint light in the mist. "She" whispered in Shade's ear:
Outsider, the primordial fire within you has been further strengthened.
You can sense the flames of the First Fire in a larger area.
You have acquired the spell - Fire Attachment, which adds the power of the First Fire to your weapon.
When you light a bonfire, the recovery speed of physical strength and spiritual power and resistance of those within the range of the fire are increased.
The powers associated with fire are further enhanced.
The flames gradually closed over the two people. Sister Defulin used her slightly burned hands to pull Shadrach up. Her palms were warm.
"Using the evil creatures of Pantanal as firewood, I passively gained some of the evil creatures' power, about the dying plants, but I cannot share it with you."
Xia De smiled and shook his head:
"Sister, do I look like such a greedy person?"
The nun lowered her head slightly, her long grey braids swaying in the wind, and her silver eye mask reflecting the not-so-bright winter sun. She seemed shy, but also like she was normal, but her voice was still so gentle:
"I gave Miss Annat some flames. She can contact me at any time. She has already told me about the arrow. You can decide for yourself who will be the fourth candidate."
As Shade gazed at the lake, the nun continued:
"Although I am also a chosen one, this qualification was given to me by you. I agree with you on everything concerning the chosen one."
Xia De nodded, and as he exhaled, white smoke came out like a long dragon. The temperature of the primordial fire was transmitted from his heart to his whole body, and with the blessing of the old winter god, winter was no longer an unbearable season for him.
He took out the pink perfume bottle from his pocket in a good mood, and then walked a few steps towards the shore, while the nun followed behind Shade quietly. When his boots were hit by the lake water, Shade looked at the calm water surface surrounded by mist.
Suddenly, a huge shadow flashed from under the lake in the distance. Just seeing the general shape of the shadow, Xia De felt as if his heart stopped beating for a second.
Whispering elements spread in the mist, and the sound of women laughing came from all directions. The sound of paddling was getting closer and closer, and a series of bubbles emerged from the water near the shore.
Suddenly, a small black shadow appeared from under the bubbles, and then the beautiful woman's head emerged from under the water. Her long black hair was wet and stuck to her cheeks, and water droplets slid down her fair cheeks to the surface of the water.
She was very close to the shore, and the water was fairly clear, but Shade still couldn't see her shoulders under the surface. He carefully took a step back, then bent over and placed the perfume bottle on the water:
"I brought what you wanted."
The perfume bottle was half immersed in the lake water, and it automatically floated towards the beautiful woman's head, and the purple eyes looked at Xia De with a smile.
As the lake water was stirred, smooth arms covered with water droplets stretched out from under the water surface. The pearl-like color even made Shade want to take a bite.
"very nice."
The arm picked up the vial, and then another white arm dripping with water stretched out from the lake and pulled out the cork. However, no matter from which angle, Shade could not regard the head and the two hands as a coordinated part of a complete human body.
The winter sunlight penetrated through the hazy mist and shone onto the held up bottle. The pink bottle and the pearl-colored arms seemed to be glowing.
The arm lifted the bottle above the woman's head, and then the head tilted slightly, the small mouth with lipstick and water opened, and the pink tongue licked the lips. The bottle tilted slightly, and the pink transparent liquid with a strange fragrance slid out of the bottle like some kind of gel and poured into the mouth.
"Hmm~"
Seductive moans gushed out from the head's mouth above the water, which made Shade, who was watching this scene, feel that he couldn't stand it. He bit the inner wall of his mouth with his teeth to calm himself down, and the desire to drink the pink essential oil also smiled and gave an evaluation:
"A beautiful work of art. Such a desire is truly remarkable. Unfortunately, such a quality can only be found in the epics of the chosen."
The beautiful purple eyes looked at Shade, and there was even water stuck on the eyelashes:
“It’s even better than I thought.”
"I didn't do anything."
"But you've done everything."
She bit her lips and said with a smile, licking her lips again:
"The desires of a demigod witch are not so easy to collect even in the Fifth Epoch... So, should I give you some... extra rewards?"
The corners of Xia De's mouth trembled slightly, and he tried to sober himself up. Compared to seeing Desire at night, seeing that face more clearly during the day had a greater impact:
"You got us across the lake, and I gave you what you asked for. We're even now."
As he spoke, he stepped back. The woman's head did not stop him, but instead re-stopped the empty pink bottle, placed it on the water and gently pushed it. The perfume bottle floated along the lake to Shad's feet and hit his boots:
"This is for you. You don't have to pick it up. You can leave it here and let someone else pick it up. It will be fun."
So Xia De had no choice but to bend down to pick it up, and decided to put it in God's gift box and never take it out easily.
"Interesting soul, if you need to see me, liquefy the crystal of desire, put it in a bottle, throw it into the water and call my name."
The "mermaid" of desire raised her head, and her head retreated backwards in the lake, creating distinct ripples. A huge shadow flashed again under the water, and the whispering elements had begun to fade:
"Looking forward to our next meeting. What you need to understand is that when the final day comes, power does not distinguish between good and evil."
The head "glided" on the water and entered the fog in the distance, gradually disappearing.
Xia De tightly grasped the pink perfume bottle, closed his eyes and let out a long breath. After a long while, he turned around and looked at Sister Defulin:
"I just... maybe I lost my composure..."
Although he had his back to the nun just now, Sister Defulin did not rely on her eyes to see, so she was sure to see Shad's expression.
"After all, it is an Unknown-level relic, even more powerful than what is recorded in ancient books."
Despite saying this, the nun's expression didn't seem to change.
"But fortunately, she doesn't seem to be interested in you."
Xia De said thankfully, and put the pink perfume bottle into his pocket. But just as he finished speaking, the shy girl's voice came from the lake again, accompanied by a silver bell-like laughter:
"Why would I be interested in a piece of wood?"
Sister Defulyn remained expressionless.
"Especially since she's still burnt wood."
Shade turned his head in panic and looked at the lake, but there was no trace of desire in the mist. Sister Defulin still had no expression on her face, and Shade admired the nun's self-restraint.