"Did it work? How do you feel?"
Not long after, Celine, who had been waiting outside, saw Roy emerge, clutching his chest with a furrowed brow and a pale complexion. She couldn't help but ask.
"It did work...
For now, there are no major issues, but it feels a bit congested here."
Roy briefly shared his feelings.
"However, according to the records, this is a normal reaction."
"Then why do you look so strange?" Celine inquired.
"Suddenly having a heart that doesn't beat, wouldn't you feel uncomfortable too?" Roy glanced at her.
Celine pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Roy explained, "Once the heart's function is replaced by a demonized organ, it no longer relies on the usual blood circulation but directly engages in energy circulation.
As a result, my body has gained resistance to toxins and enhanced environmental tolerance.
Underwater breathing has also become automatic...
No, strictly speaking, I no longer need to breathe at all; my lung function has long been obsolete!"
The Blood Mercury Replacement is a Wizard Body Modification within the field of Constructs.
Since his apprenticeship, he had gradually developed these characteristics.
As they talked, Roy remembered Yanila and asked, "How is that mare from the Blood Mane Tribe doing?"
Celine pursed her lips and replied, "As per your instructions, she's being well-fed and taken care of."
Roy smiled and said, "Let's go and see her."
Celine asked, "Are you in such a hurry to win her over, without even tending to your injuries?"
"I've already applied the healing ointment, what else is there to wait for?"
Roy was eager.
"I can't wait to test my new core.
Blood Mercury Heart, the Wizard Body is taking shape.
This is the main direction of my 'Animation Art,' but only actual combat can fully validate it!"
...
"Is this all there is to eat? Bring me another basin of corn, a basin of carrots, some soybeans, and some meat soup!"
Elsewhere in the mansion.
Yanila knelt in a luxurious room, thoroughly enjoying the feast.
Mainly because Roy had given the order, and his subordinates dared not disobey.
"You..." Atedia gritted her teeth, "Are you a glutton? This meal has already cost us the food expenses of three to five team members, and you're still not satisfied?"
"Tch, you sprouts from the capital, look at yourselves, your thighs aren't even as thick as my arms, and you dare to talk!"
"You're actually proud of it!"
"What, you're not convinced? If not, let's duel!"
"Captain, she's deliberately provoking you, please calm down!"
"Yes, don't fall for her tricks..."
Several members of the Guard team changed their expressions slightly and quickly tried to dissuade her.
"Damn it..."
Atedia was filled with resentment and indignation.
In fact, over the past few days, they had been secretly competing, even engaging in private skirmishes.
But, after just a brief exchange, Atedia sadly realized that she was indeed no match.
Whether in physical strength or martial skills, she was outclassed.
Even her once-proud superior horsemanship and archery were mercilessly crushed.
Atedia, as a chosen Wizard's guard, had long considered herself far superior to the ordinary natives.
But she never expected to be so easily defeated by a barbarian from the borderlands.
This filled her with a deep sense of defeat and even humiliation.
At that moment, a member of the Guard came to report: "The Wizard has arrived."
Atedia's expression turned serious as she went outside to greet him: "Lord Roy."
"Atedia, you're here too."
Roy nodded at her, his handsome face momentarily stunning Atedia.
But he quickly walked inside, his attention shifting to the stronger and more athletic Yanila.
Roy looked at her, his eyes openly filled with admiration and affection.
Yanila stood up, her face flushed with anger: "Wizard, have you finally dared to come out and duel me?"
Roy nodded, not bothering to argue: "Let's go outside."
He then instructed Atedia: "Unshackle her feet."
"My lord, beware she might escape," Atedia cautioned.
"Silence, bean sprout! The people of the Blood Mane Tribe never flee from a duel!"
"Hmph, I wonder who it was that fled so quickly on the battlefield!"
"Is that the same thing?"
Yanila retorted irritably.
Roy ignored their bickering and headed straight to the training ground within the estate.
This mansion was built by past Wizards, occupying the best location in the city, even more luxurious and comfortable than the City Lord's residence.
Thus, there was ample space for them to duel here.
The commotion alerted Berly, Andov, and others, who came to watch.
The City Lord, other nobles, and the City Lord Madam, Mnites, also arrived.
Roy intended to display his power and, at the same time, bind Yanila with his reputation and honor, so he did not stop them.
If not for the limited space, he would have gladly made the duel public for all the city's natives to see.
True to her word, Yanila did not take the opportunity to escape after being unshackled but instead focused on selecting her weapons.
Perhaps because she had witnessed Roy's Hair Demon Physique, she did not choose a bow but instead picked a full-steel war spear and a heavy tower shield.
Roy, however, chose no weapon.
"What are you dawdling for? Aren't you going to prepare?" Yanila urged impatiently.
"My body is the strongest weapon."
Roy grabbed a handful of his hair and pulled it out.
Instantly, it transformed like liquid into a short spear.
The power of this Wizardry made Yanila's expression darken, but this transformation did not exceed the agreed-upon limits.
So she said nothing more.
Celine, standing nearby, announced: "Begin!"
Yanila charged forward, her body leaping, and threw her tower shield.
Immediately after, she thrust her steel spear with full force!
She had seen Roy in action before and had already formed a plan.
No matter what, she couldn't match his bizarre transformations.
Only by limiting his use of Wizardry and engaging in close combat with the utmost force could she have a chance of winning.
Her approach was utterly reckless, using the tower shield as a mere decoy, with the real killing move in that sudden thrust.
Everyone's expressions changed drastically.
They all felt Yanila's determined, life-risking thrust, and even if Roy's hair transformed into a spear mid-flight, it would be hard to withstand its momentum.
At that moment, Roy unleashed an immense surge of Life Energy far beyond anyone's expectations.
He concentrated his vital energy into his arm, his Combat Aura erupting fiercely as he bol
dly charged forward!
Like a true Knight's charge, the two figures crossed paths.
Yanila's body swayed.
Suddenly, blood gushed from her body, and with a thud, she collapsed to the ground.
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