"Hmph!"
Xilonen sat cross legged on the ground with a cold expression, silently modifying Chasca's Flying Gun. From time to time she let out dissatisfied snorts.
Ever since Mauvika suggested that the Flamestrider should also have an automatic attack function, she had been in this mood.
Mauvika tried to speak with the resentful artisan several times, but each time she had barely begun to speak before being cut off by another cold "hmph" from Xilonen.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became rather awkward.
Seeing that communication with Xilonen was impossible for now, Mauvika could only shift her attention to the sisters from the Flower Feather Clan who had just arrived.
"Chuychu, how is the situation with the injured?" Mauvika asked.
Perhaps because this Holy Night of the Return of Fire had not been held for a long time, the enthusiasm of the participants was unusually high.
Although no one had died, the number of injured participants was the highest in more than ten years. The medical staff at the Sacred Flame Arena had even been overwhelmed.
"Those injured during the competition are mostly fine. Most of them only suffered minor injuries and can move around after some basic treatment."
"Besides, many people felt their injuries were not serious and preferred to return to their own Tribe for treatment, so they refused our care and left the Sacred Flame Arena despite our advice."
"Just like sister..."
As she spoke, Chuychu narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Chasca with a scrutinizing expression.
Chasca had not expected to be called out so suddenly. She could only shrug helplessly.
"I already said that these are only minor injuries. They will recover soon."
"Sister is trying to act tough again." Chuychu frowned.
Seeing that the two sisters were about to begin their usual quarrel again, Mauvika stepped in at the right moment.
"Speaking of Chasca's injuries, I should apologize. I used too much force during our match."
After defeating Chasca earlier, Mauvika had asked if she was injured. Chasca had insisted that the injuries were not serious.
However, judging from the results of the following matches, those injuries had clearly affected Chasca's performance quite badly.
"Chasca, Chuychu, it would be best if the two of you avoid acting alone for the time being," Mauvika said.
"The Abyss has recently begun organizing attacks against humans. If you go out alone, the danger will increase significantly."
"Like what happened to Kaiulani?" Chasca asked.
"Exactly." Mauvika nodded slightly. "The Lord Pyro Archon and I have determined that the Abyss monsters are primarily targeting the winners of this Holy Night of the Return of Fire."
"Oh?" Chasca frowned, unable to understand the logic behind the Abyss's actions. "Why would they specifically target these people?"
Mauvika looked at the woman before her, aware that she was also one of Natlan's Six Heroes.
After thinking for a moment, she began to explain.
"This relates to the current situation of Natlan and the Night Kingdom."
She then explained the state of the Night Kingdom, the truth behind why the Ode of Resurrection could no longer revive Kaiulani, and the actions that Mualani and the others were currently taking.
"The Ode of Resurrection can't revive people anymore?"
After hearing this, Chuychu's eyes widened in shock.
The Ode of Resurrection was the foundation of both the Holy Night of the Return of Fire and the Night Warden War.
If the people of Natlan learned that the Ode of Resurrection had lost its effectiveness, it would be extremely difficult for them to maintain such enthusiasm for events like the Holy Night of the Return of Fire.
As a result, the flame of contest gathered during the Holy Night would decrease. This would directly affect the Burning of the Sacred Fire and lead to a series of problems that could make Natlan's situation even worse.
"Fortunately, the Lord Pyro Archon has already found a method to maintain the Burning of the Sacred Fire without relying on the Holy Night of the Return of Fire."
Chuychu patted her chest and sighed with relief.
"Otherwise, if everyone discovered that the Ode of Resurrection had lost its effect, the situation would become extremely serious."
Fewer people would participate in the Holy Night of the Return of Fire, and the Sacred Fire would receive even less flame of contest.
"In fact, even if we set aside the Sacred Fire, the loss of the Ode of Resurrection would still deal a severe psychological blow to the people of Natlan."
Mauvika looked at the two women with a serious expression.
"So I hope the two of you can keep this matter strictly confidential and not allow others to learn about it."
Chuychu nodded.
"We understand."
At that moment, Chasca raised another question.
"Mauvika, are you saying that Mualani and the others are preparing to enter the Night Kingdom, which has already been eroded by the Abyss, in order to rescue Kaiulani?"
Hearing this, Chuychu immediately realized something.
"Sister, you are not planning to follow them, are you?"
"I have dealt with the Abyss many times. If I go with them, I can both increase Mualani's chances of success and ensure their safety," Chasca said slowly.
"No. I do not agree." Chuychu spoke firmly.
"Sister, you are still injured. Going now would be too dangerous."
"Then is it not dangerous for Mualani and the others?" Chasca asked in return.
"This..."
Chuychu suddenly found herself speechless.
She opened her mouth, unsure how to respond.
She could not very well tell her sister to only care about her own safety while ignoring the dangers faced by Mualani and the others.
Seeing her sister struggling for words, Chasca's lips curved slightly.
"If I remember correctly, when the Lord Pyro Archon is absent, Mauvika's authority is equivalent to the Pyro Archon's own orders."
"If Mauvika asks me to go assist Mualani and the others, I assume you would not object, Chuychu?"
Chasca said this mainly to give her sister an excuse to step down.
However, in some matters, Chuychu was even more stubborn than her.
"Mauvika, please do not give that order." Chuychu lowered her head slightly and spoke with a complicated expression.
"Sister is already covered in injuries. She cannot go fight the Abyss again."
"Mauvika, let me go," Chasca said immediately.
"The Night Kingdom is far more dangerous than the Night Warden War. If we have more strength on our side, Mualani and the others will have a higher chance of success."
Both sisters stared at Mauvika intently, hoping that she would support their own stance.
Xilonen, who was still modifying the Flying Gun in the corner of the room, slowed her movements slightly when she heard the conversation. Her eyebrows lifted in a place where no one else could see.
Looks like Mauvika is about to get a headache.
Good. Let her experience a headache too.
Xilonen turned her head slightly, wanting to see Mauvika's reaction.
However, the red haired woman looked completely relaxed. A faint smile rested on her lips, as though she had already thought of the solution.
"I understand how both of you feel," Mauvika said with a gentle smile.
"If I am not mistaken, Chuychu is trying so hard to stop Chasca because Chasca was injured in earlier battles."
"In that case, if Chasca's injuries were healed, then Chuychu should be willing to let her go help."
"Since that is the situation, go to the Affairs Office and find the Lord Pyro Archon."
Mauvika proposed calmly.
"He possesses a special healing method that can restore injuries very quickly. I believe he will be able to heal Chasca completely in a short time."
Hearing these words, Chasca and Chuychu were both stunned for a moment.
The Pyro Archon can also heal?
This was the same thought that appeared in both of their minds.
That guy Caelus can heal too?
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