Chapter 185

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"Evacuate everyone around here, now!"

"Yes, Count!"

"And stem the streams flowing toward the mine from upstream!"

Cutting off the valley water would minimize the flow of toxins into the river.

'But will that work? It's not enough.'

Raymond gritted his teeth.

'It's such a horrible toxic substance that even trace amounts can cause such a toxic reaction. If it were to spill in large quantities, we don't know what kind of disaster it would cause.'

In the end, there was only one solution.

The mana runaway must be stopped.

"Mages, is there no way?"

Raymond was not alone.

There were mages in Rafalde, of course.

He had brought them with him.

"This, this..."

"It's too much for us."

Kracker, the leader of the mages, shook his head.

Even as a Wizard-class mage, he expressed reluctance.

"This is beyond our capacity. Even the arrival of the Chief Mage of the Kingdom of Houston, Prefect Shameron, can't resolve it. Evacuating the area as much as possible appears to be the only viable solution."

Raymond's complexion turned pale.

But he was a healer.

There was little a Wizard-class mage could accomplish with hands tied.

'Maybe if I were a mage.'

He bit his lip hard.

A singular thought flickered through his mind.

'...I can use magic.'

Upon reflection, he did possess the ability to use magic.

'There are quest bonus perks, too, so maybe I could temporarily raise one skill to Grade A?'

But Raymond quickly shook his head.

His magic skills included Lightning, Wind, Flame, Shield, and Eagle's Eye.

Even if elevated to Grade A, none would be of assistance in this situation.

'What should I do?'

That's when he heard an unfamiliar voice!

"What's all the fuss about? A mana surge?"

It was a gentle, beautiful voice.

He turned his head in surprise and saw an unfamiliar lady standing there.

It was hard to determine her exact age.

Her fair face was concealed by an ornate fan.

She was adorned in a resplendent rosy gown, reminiscent of attire from a capital city banquet.

'Who is she?'

Raymond looked puzzled at the sudden appearance of the figure.

He didn't recognize her, and she seemed inappropriately dressed for the occasion.

Others, however, had a different reaction, especially the knights and mages of the tower, who exclaimed in horror.

"T-the Red-Blooded Lady Laina!"

"......!"

Raymond was stunned.

The Red-Blooded Lady, he had heard of her before.

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