Unlike the standard golden glow of the Holy Light, this time, in the hands of the black-haired girl, the holy staff radiated a multicolored mist.

 

The flowing light descended like a heavenly gift, transforming into colorful musical notes. In the enchanting celestial music, they drifted down upon all those who suffered in pain due to soul deprivation.

 

The soul deprivation caused by vengeful spirits was undoubtedly intense. According to the information detected and transmitted back, a complete adult would be consumed within less than a minute, and children even faster. What about those who were already wounded in their souls?

 

However, in reality.

 

Three seconds, that was the time it took to completely replenish the soul of the maid in front of them. For others, it took no more than three seconds at the slowest.

 

They say killing is easy, but saving is difficult. Yet, these dazzling Celestial Harmony notes healed almost everyone at a speed far surpassing plundering, almost instantly restoring everyone.

 

Tenth-tier magic — 【Radiant Mist of Creation】

 

This is a large-scale group healing skill, but its effect is not to replenish conventional HP or MP.

 

SP value, this is an attribute that only players with a level above 100 and some high-level NPCs and Lord Bosses can possess and use.

 

Its usual function is to drive the highest-level skills in the conventional sense in 【Illusory World】— Secret Arts Magic, which can only be obtained after reaching level 100 and learning all visible skills in a single system.

 

Additionally, the higher the SP a player possesses, the more powerful and effective various skills will be enhanced.

 

On the contrary, if SP is completely depleted, players will fall into a debuff similar to stun, and NPCs or monsters will show the sign of “Extreme Weakness,” with greatly reduced combat effectiveness. It can be said to be a double-edged sword with both advantages and disadvantages.

 

Therefore, in the late game, among the high-end player community, methods of replenishing SP are crucial. Recovery pathways are much rarer and more challenging than conventional HP and MP restoration, often only achievable through the slow passage of time.

 

However, Violet is precisely a player who has mastered these methods, and she possesses more than one way to restore SP.

 

For example, the 9th-tier magic spell 【Blessing from the Heavens】, cast in a semi-experimental manner back at the Wanhe Fortress, had the effect of restoring SP.

 

However, 【Blessing from the Heavens】 is a single-target magic and can only be cast on oneself. Although all units within the coverage area can enjoy the same recovery effect, to be honest, this slight dispersion has almost no significance in battles involving hundreds or even thousands of people.

 

The reason 【Radiant Mist of Creation】 is a tenth-tier spell lies in its ability to simultaneously release on up to a thousand targets in an instant. Although it can only restore SP, as long as Violet’s MP is not depleted, she can continue to replenish it before the skill cooldown.

 

It may seem somewhat lackluster compared to other tenth-tier magics with grand and massive scenes, but only players who have truly reached the maximum level and experienced the effects of SP can understand how crucial this skill is.

 

Even for Violet, a top-level priestess at level 110, her means of replenishing SP are quite limited, probably no more than seven or eight, even fewer than the number of resurrection spells.

 

All along, she didn’t quite understand what SP really was, why it was needed to drive Secret Arts Magic, and why it produced both positive and negative effects.

 

However, after coming to this world and encountering discussions about the soul, through continuous experimentation, especially after today’s experiences, Violet suddenly began to grasp it.

 

SP is the soul, the power of the soul.

 

Therefore, what 【Radiant Mist of Creation】 replenishes is the soul of living beings.

 

This point had already been confirmed by the gradually recovering spirits of those around her.

 

However, healing alone was not enough.

 

“Xiao Guang, stay here and keep an eye on these people. If there’s any situation, use the contract to inform me, okay?”

 

“Yes.”

 

The little dragon girl nodded obediently, but her expression quickly turned somewhat skeptical.

 

“But, Master, what are you going to do? Are you going to find that Lilya?”

 

Huh?

 

Why did this little girl suddenly say that? Although it was highly likely that Lilya was over there, Violet was clearly going to do something important. How did it sound like they were having a secret meeting?

 

Putting aside the strange part, Xiao Guang has been developing more and more self-awareness lately. Although it occasionally gave Violet a headache, overall, it was a good thing. It felt like her silly daughter was finally growing up, hehehe~

 

Letting out a fatherly chuckle in her mind, the priestess, who was skilled at managing expressions, continued to explain in a serious manner.

 

“Of course not… While I’ve temporarily saved these people’s lives, it won’t solve the root problem if we don’t eliminate the source that’s absorbing their soul power.”

 

Speaking of this, on the usually playful face of the priestess, a touch of seriousness and solemnity appeared.

 

“You understand, right? I am a priest, and that doesn’t just represent a profession.”

 

“?”

 

The golden-haired dragon lady was momentarily stunned, then chuckled helplessly. The suspicion on her face gradually dissipated.

 

“…That’s a very master-like statement. Got it, you can trust this side. No matter who comes, I’ll knock them down!”

 

“Well, thanks, Xiao Guang. I like you the most~”

 

Violet waved her staff, leaving behind a proxy casting node that would sustain 【Radiant Mist of Creation】 for a while. She tiptoed to pat her pet’s small head, then turned around and quickly left.

 

As she moved away, the dragon lady, who was comfortable with her head being patted, slowly opened her vertically slitted, gem-like golden eyes. The smile on her face became even more pronounced.

 

“I feel the same way, Master~”

 

………………..

 

After sending away some of the wounded, the princess’s expeditionary force continued to advance deeper. Since the main force of the 【Eternal Throne】 stronghold had been essentially annihilated, Lilya decided not to split the team any further.

 

A formation of at least a hundred experts, including warriors and knights on the outside, and archers, mages, and clerics on the inside, cautiously moved forward.

 

Although Miss Natalie had been sent out for treatment due to exhaustion and continuous medical experiments, Miss Edwina, who was in better condition, volunteered to join and was currently with the team.

 

After a period of rest and healing, her injuries had mostly recovered. While the depleted holy power couldn’t be replenished immediately, her combat strength wouldn’t be too weak. As a Sky-tier individual, she could still contribute to the team.

 

Most importantly, as one of the only two people who had escaped from the prison, Edwina was currently the only person who knew the internal layout of the orphanage. With her guidance, a lot of exploration time could be saved, so Lilya didn’t refuse her proposal.

 

Of course, the princess did make sure to thoroughly inquire about this holy knight’s background and did some probing to confirm that she had no issues.

 

Now, Edwina was walking and chatting with another member of the team, a middle-aged swordsman named Nicholas.

 

“I see, Mr. Nicholas is from the Empire, a disciple of the Swift Wind Sword Saint Bevis Bernard. No wonder your swordsmanship is so exquisite. I’m afraid there are few in the world who can easily defeat you, right?”

 

“Hehe, Miss Edwina is too kind. I’m just a rough martial artist. My swordsmanship is only a smattering learned from my master. How can it be worthy of the four words ‘exquisite and extraordinary’?”

 

【Vicious Wolf】smiled bitterly, his right hand with five fingers pressed against the hilt at his waist, slightly moving rhythmically. Despite being in enemy territory and maintaining a posture ready to draw his sword at any moment, his words did not cease.

 

“In this vast world, strong individuals are countless. There are even formidable beings who could crush me with just one finger. I have a clear understanding of my own capabilities.”

 

“Huh? Crush you with one finger…? Isn’t that an exaggerated statement?”

 

Edwina turned her head in surprise. She had witnessed the strength of this Swift Wind Swordsman, a pinnacle Sky-tier powerhouse, and calling him a “sword master” was not an exaggeration.

 

What kind of existence could crush Mr. Nicholas with such ease? Even the transcendent Swift Wind Sword Saint wouldn’t be able to achieve that, right?

 

Suddenly, two images of young girls appeared in the girl’s mind, and she seemed to understand or accept it.

 

“Yes, indeed, there are truly powerful individuals in this world, and we still have a long way to go.”

 

“Hehe, Miss Edwina’s words are quite true. It’s rare for young people nowadays to have such a humble mindset… Quite commendable.”