Reborn as an Extra Chapter 691: Operation ’Hydra’. Part-9.
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Leveraging the surge of power, Riya wasted no time, channeling her full might into the task at hand.
Typically, an S-ranker could only wield 'master' grade magic, with divine beings like Raji being the sole exception capable of invoking 'divine' grade spells.
However, Riya's actions were nothing short of astonishing!
Despite her status as a mere early-stage S-ranker, she had managed to bypass the demigod stage entirely, executing healing magic that transcended even the mightiest 'demigod' level practitioners!
Her magical prowess exceeded that of Astra, universally acknowledged as the greatest healer in cosmic history!
It was 'Universal Grade Healing Magic,' imbued with the power of the entire cosmos and the fundamental 'laws' governing existence!
The instant this spell was cast, Ellie's original and clone bodies floated together, merging seamlessly, devoid of any resistance.
Indeed, the overwhelming radiance of vitality and the 'laws' of nature so profoundly blessed the newly formed body that Ellie, formerly a shadow dragon, was completely purged of all dark elemental affinities, gaining a 'light' elemental affinity instead!
Riya had fundamentally altered a being's inherent elemental affinity through the sheer force of her healing magic!
And the miracles didn't stop there!
Unlike Liam's situation, which required Rio to bind the soul and Riya to reshape the body, this process unfolded automatically!
Ellie's repaired soul drifted directly into the newly constructed vessel, which assumed Ellie's familiar form spontaneously.
Even the threads of fate re-aligned themselves, attaching to the newly forged body without any external intervention!
"Unbelievable..."
Even Rio couldn't help but marvel at the spectacle, a shiver tracing its way down his spine.
"She's managed to replicate my soul-binding, Lia's fate manipulation, and Link's cosmic rhythm ability in just three days!?"
"Is this the blessing bestowed upon the 'world's' chosen?"
Though this immense power was transient, and the favor of the various 'world' laws was unlikely to solidify into a permanent enhancement, merely achieving such a feat once was an astounding accomplishment!
Over the preceding three days, Rio, Lia, and Link had extensively demonstrated their respective skills, allowing Riya to observe them intimately.
During this time, Riya maintained a facade of composure, yet internally, she berated herself. As a healer, she had vowed to heal all she could, but found herself unable to aid her companions in their direst moments.
Her frustration stemmed from needing the assistance of three individuals, none of whom were healers, to accomplish what should have been her sole responsibility!
It was her sworn duty to safeguard her friends' lives!
Riya acknowledged her limitations; she could not venture into the abyss like Rio to retrieve Liam and Ellie's souls.
She recognized she couldn't be the formidable warrior Lia was, nor the unyielding shield that protected her friends at all costs, like Link!
All she possessed was her healing magic and an unshakeable resolve to preserve life!
Failing in this fundamental duty would render her unworthy of the title 'Inheritor of the Heart of Eternal Nirvana'!
This desperation, this yearning for power, and this driving purpose fueled Riya's intense desire for self-improvement!
And then, her opportunity arrived!
After prolonged, patient observation of her friends' abilities, she finally forged a skill truly her own, a unique manifestation of her power!
Riya Croft became the universe's first being to command the mythical power of 'resurrection'!
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A colossal burst of energy and a concussive wave erupted outwards. Rio swiftly moved to shield Lia, while Link instinctively grabbed Riya, shielding her with his own body.
The explosion was so immense that it decimated nearly the entire underground installation, obliterating everything in its path before the overwhelming force finally subsided.
With expressions of awe and disbelief, Link and the others gazed towards the epicenter of the blast. Ellie's form, suspended in mid-air, slowly descended and settled gently upon the ground.
Her vitality and soul signatures now registered as perfectly normal.
No longer was it necessary for Rio to bind her soul, nor for Lia to anchor her destiny to the new body; the very 'laws' of nature had orchestrated it all!
Riya had achieved this incredible feat single-handedly!
Witnessing the outcome, a rare smile graced Rio's features. He raised his sword towards the heavens and proclaimed,
"We've triumphed... Operation 'Hydra' is a resounding success!! We won! Hahaha~"
With his declaration, Rio succumbed to exhaustion, the cumulative fatigue of six months crashing down upon him, and he fainted on the spot!
The arduous mission, spanning several days and draining nearly all their strength, left Riya, Link, and Lia utterly depleted. As their mana reserves hit absolute zero, they all collapsed without delay.