His steps halted, his eyes stunned by the scene infront of him.
Behind the black bars. A girl hanging inside, her both hands handcuffed, her whole body bruised with whips mark.
Her skin pale, handcuffs so tight blood coming out of her wrists. Dian stepped forward instantly.
The bars locked. " Shit". He uttered. Controlling his rage. He calmed down. " I'm a Mage too".
He focused, mana started flooding his body. His body working automatically as if he knew this all along.
He stepped a little back. Lifted his hand against the lock and Slice !
A blurry blade made out of thin air with his mana and elemental control cut through the bars as if butter.
Clank ! The bars fell on the floor with the lock. Dian hasted inside.
" Hey ! You okay ?". He asked as he stirred her. But, no good.
His hands went for her pulse. She is alive, but barely. Her pulses are weak. He thought.
Without wasting any more time, he lifted his hands again and Slice !
'Clink' chains fell on the ground and the girl in Dian's arm. He carried her carefully, his hands reluctant to apply even a little pressure.
As if he applied even a little more, she will shatter. Comforting her in his arms, he stood and left the gloomy dark place.
A tiny bit of light coming from the hallway, lightning his way upstairs. A sence of relief and accomplishment filling his heart with each step.
Chimes ringing in his mind, ignoring them he left the basement and reached upstairs.
A bead of sweat trailing from his forehead as he carried her towards the study room. His steps normal. He knew that he rescued her and she is safe for now. ( Chimes from before ).
Inside, Jones stood by the desk. His eyes turned towards him as Dian entered the room. A glint of curiousness in his eyes.
Dian laid her on the couch beside the table. His hands carefull, eyes soft as he looked towards her figure.
Her looks finally coming into view as room's light fell on her. Soft white skin, long light green hairs, pointy ears covered with her hairs.
Well.., she is a beautiful one. This was the very first remark Dian made as he looked toward her.
" Buttler, bring potions and healers as soon as possible". Dian spoke, he waited for a moment. " And..there shouldn't be anyone named Balios and Aether anymore". His words sharp cutting through the silence.
Jones nodded, clearly sensing his lord's rage. " Consider it done, young lord". With that he left the room.
Outside the castle. Sun sank down, cascading it's orange rays over the castle. Birds silent, wind still, a strange silence wrapping the castle as if sensing the direness of the situation.
After some time buttler returned but.. alone.
" Young lord, I'm sorry but we don't have a healer right now and ". He brought out a small shining silver bottle out of his coat.
" This is the best healing potion we have right now". He spoke as he handed it over. His shoulders down.
" Don't worry, nobody knew this will happen here". Dian spoke as he opened the bottle with a 'pop' sound.
A sweet fragrance filled the air, quite rare for a potion mostly they are neutral or with bad odor. This one is really a higher grade potion. Dian thought.
" Hey, drink this." Dian spoke as he leaned close. " It will help you recover". His one hand gently held her mouth open and with other one he gave her the potion.
He was patient, he knew she can't comprehend what's exactly going on. With a 'gulp' she drank it.
A soft silver light bloomed in her chest and.... Then suddenly gone !
Wait... ! Did... She recover ? Dian thought as he found it odd.
Answering his question, a chime rang in his mind. " No, Host. She did not". The system answered.
" Huh ? But why, I just gave her the healing potion and if a high grade ". Dian asked in his mind.
"Because she is beyond that, you will need a more higher grade elixir.". The system answered. Her tone serious.
And we don't have it right now.... Wait. Open the shop. Dian spoke as he remembered something. And take me to directly 'Potions' interface.
A blue screen appeared infront of him and instantly another pop up.
...
[ Potions ]
[ 1. Grade 1 Potion - Heals bruises and marks outside the body. ( No internal healing)
Price - 5 L.P
2. Grade 2 Potion - Healing small injuries and recovers a bit of stamina.
Price - 10 L.P
3. Grade 3 Potion - Heals internal injuries, reconnects tissues, heals cracks in the bones–
Price - 20 L.P ]
...
A list of potions appeared infront of him. He scrolled down, his eyes searching for a fitting potion in her condition.
[ Rejuvenation Elixir - Can heal any injuries, any wound. Can even bring a dying person back to normal. ( Note - can't bring a dead back) ]
This is it. He thought and clicked on the buy button without even looking at the price.
...
[ Purchase initiated ! ]
[ Purchase... Successful !
L.P Deducted - 200 ]
[ Balance L.P - 0 ]
...
Wait... Is this elixir that expensive !!! Dian thought as his eyes saw how much L.P points deducted for his purchase. Hey, that's off the charts ?
" Host, that's the fair price". The system answered calmly. " And if you are wondering, where is your 50 L.P points. You used them to break the illusion".
The system explained. Dian noticed, that the L.P balance after purchase was 0, when the amount deducted was 200 and he remembered he had 250 L.P points.
But he didn't ask. He wanted to heal her as soon as possible. These matters can come after.
Okay, you win. Dian thought and sighed as if he lost a battle.
" Buttler". Dian spoke. " Leave the room and let no one enter till I'm out myself".
" Yes, young lord". Jones spoke and with a slight bow, he left the room.
The moment he left the room, Dian looked towards his hands and with a glimpse of a light a blue vial with strange carvings appeared in his hand.
He had asked about it to the system. This is basically a sub space for storing things that I buy from system's shop.
" Hey, this one's gonna work." Dian spoke again holding her mouth steadily.
He gave her a little to drink but this time instead of drinking she spat it out. She can't drink now... ? Dian thought.
He instantly opened his mouth and poured the whole potion in it.
With a swift motion, he held her face with both hands and kissed her... Umm... I mean gave her the potion.
He shoved it inside her mouth forcefully. One of two drops spilled from her mouth. Making the who scene look more ecchi.
Her lips... are soft... and sweet. Dian thought as he kept his lips pressed against hers. They were tender, soft and juicy. Even though she looked weak.