Mercenary Wars

Chapter 44 Tears of Holy Light
Hunter's Mark is a common skill for level 3 Hunters. It can be obtained through learning or through the blessing of the Holy Name. Of course, Hunter's Marks granted by the Holy Name are usually stronger than those obtained through learning. Most learnable skills follow this rule.

The Hunter's Mark itself does not cause any harm, but once the Hunter's Mark is applied, no matter where you hide, you can be clearly sensed by the hunter.

"I can't 'dispel' or 'restore normalcy.'" A trace of embarrassment flashed across Mage Guy's face. "But it shouldn't matter. The person who placed the mark on you is dead. The mark will disappear on its own by sunrise at the latest."

He thought of something and added, "They probably don't have something as advanced as a 'magic fellowship', so they can't share the Hunter's Mark."

Gao Jianuo also knew all this, but he felt a little traumatized and didn't want to directly consume the "return to normal" spell scroll, so he came to ask Guy.

Since Guy couldn't do it, he gave up.

Wait for the sun to rise.

The sun and moon in the world of Fararo are magical. Their alternation and changes will affect almost all magic. It is almost impossible for a fragile magic to survive an exchange of the sun and the moon.

At the same time, it seems that a fragile life can hardly survive the exchange of the sun and the moon - John's condition is very bad.

When Gao Jianuo came to check on John's injuries again, several priests were treating him.

Unfortunately, the priests were not of high level and did not know any powerful healing spells. John's injuries were so serious that there was no obvious improvement so far. He was still pale and unconscious.

The treatment John received was top-notch. After all, he was injured while protecting the pastor and received widespread sympathy from the pastors.

In contrast, the other seriously injured mercenary was not so lucky.

He had lost nearly all of his intestines, and a priest, observing his condition, offered only token treatment and then fast-forwarded him to hospice.

Of course the mercenary didn't want to die, so he begged the priest to save him again.

It’s not that the pastor doesn’t want to save people, but he really can’t do it, so he can only recite scriptures over and over again, saying things like “The Lord will bless you” or how beautiful heaven is.

But the mercenary did not seem to be pious enough, or he did not think he was qualified to go to heaven, so his face was full of despair, and he eventually died in pain.

He was then cremated on the spot along with the other mercenaries who died in the battle, and their ashes were placed in an urn. After the mission was completed, they would have the opportunity to return to their hometown.

Sun rise.

When the sunlight shone on his body, the vague strange feeling finally disappeared from Gao Jianuo's body.

[Removed Status: Hunter's Mark (Level 3)]

Gao Jianuo breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he glanced at John beside him.

John was lying unconscious on a stretcher, being carried by several people, and Gao Jianuo was one of them.

Compared to last night, John's condition had worsened, and his breathing was very weak.

"I hope there is a priest in Prestorburg who can heal him." Gao Jianuo thought to himself.

The turning point came sooner than he expected.

A few hours later, Gao Jianuo saw a group of people riding horses coming towards him from afar. Several of them wore the epaulettes of the Grey Eagle Mercenary Group and looked familiar. They were obviously his own people.

In addition to the Grey Eagle mercenaries, there are many unfamiliar faces in this team, led by a burly bald knight and a nun in white.

The nun had pure black hair and fair, almost flawless skin. She had a mature temperament, but a pair of big, watery eyes like a child's, which made it difficult to tell her age.

Probably between fifteen and thirty years old—this was Gao Jianuo's judgment. When Reverend Sheldon saw the nun, he immediately showed a look of surprise. He and several other priests quickly approached her and humbly said, "Lord Therese, we beg you to save our warrior! He is the Named One of Saint Michael, and he was seriously injured while protecting me!"

Mother Teresa also looked serious.

She dismounted, walked to the stretcher, and briefly checked John's injuries.

Then the beautiful nun took a deep breath and closed her eyes: "Moses, Saint Teresa and Saint Michael, please protect this brave warrior..."

While praying, a faint golden light appeared in her eyes.

Then, under the astonished gazes of many people, two golden tears emitting a holy aura slowly flowed down.

"The weeping Mother Teresa." Ryan exclaimed in a low voice, "I didn't expect to see her Tears of Holy Light here. It seems John can be saved."

Two tears that looked like liquid holy light fell on John's face, melting into his skin as soon as they touched him.

Immediately, John's condition improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. His pale skin gradually regained color, and his weak breathing returned to its former strength and stability.

"Is this a blessing ability?" asked Gao Jianuo.

Ryan: "Of course, this is the blessing of Saint Teresa, it is much better than any healing spell."

The Tears of Holy Light were indeed powerful. Under the healing power of this holy force, John woke up soon after, looking around in a daze as if nothing had happened.

"What happened?" he couldn't help but ask.

Ryan reminded: "Hurry up and thank Mother Teresa, she saved your life."

John gradually recalled what happened last night and quickly stood up to express his gratitude.

The bald knight said, "I am Anthony, the knight captain of Presto Castle. The Earl asked me to pick you up... Were you attacked last night?"

Cassandra nodded. "Yes, Kes of the Wolf Hunter Mercenaries and his Night Raiders."

"I heard that almost all of the Wolf Hunters' Night Raiders have dark vision. How strange! Could they be hybrids of the drow elves?" Anthony said.

After a few words, Kassandra asked, "How are things in Prestorburg?"

Anthony only said: "At least when the Earl is alive, that bastard Yuris doesn't dare to do anything."

"I will take you to Prestorburg," he said.

Then a group of Grey Eagle mercenaries followed Anthony to Prestor Castle.

That evening, everyone arrived safely at Prestor Castle.

The name "Prestorburg" refers to a castle in a narrow sense, but it can also refer to a town in a broad sense.

After all, Prestor Castle, where the Earl lived, was located on a high ground in the town and was integrated with the town walls.

As a town, Prestor Castle is about the same size as Nanhai Town.

However, compared with the low city walls of Nanhai Town which can only defend against goblins, the city walls here are a bit old, but they are about twenty meters high.

It can be seen that Prestor is not a peaceful and tranquil place, and it never was.

(End of this chapter)