Strongest Necromancer System Chapter 736: I Don’t Support This

Although Farlow insisted on venturing into the forest alone, the odds of his death were extremely high, as he'd face numerous lethal Spirits long before encountering the Valkan. Yet, Farlow's grip tightened as he mulled it over! So what if death awaited? Wasn't the peril justified if it meant reclaiming his wife? With many children and his eldest son already named as the kingdom's future ruler, nothing held Farlow back from staking his life!

Farlow faced Gina and bowed deeply in gratitude!

"My mere words can never fully express my thanks for your aid. But your concern for my wife's life is etched in my memory forever. Should you ever require the elves' assistance, we'll rush to your side without delay. I vow it upon my children's lives. Kindly wait just a few days; I'll fetch the fruit myself right away."

Gina let out a curious hum, arching a brow before replying.

"What nonsense is that? I'm joining you."

Farlow's eyes bulged in astonishment, and he protested hastily.

"Yet the forest brims with perils. I can't even assure my own survival, so—"

"Precisely why I'm coming too. A lone Sage might falter on the path, but two Sages together will triumph. Plus, I've got this cheeky little spirit companion. She lets me detect nearby spirits, sparing us most battles."

Gina uttered this with a slight frown, eyeing the spot where her spirit had disappeared moments earlier, and a surge of profound gratitude welled up in Farlow's chest! He realized Gina had no obligation to endanger herself, yet her readiness to brave the hazards for him overwhelmed him! As a King, Farlow recognized this extraordinary favor, bowing once more with a voice thick with emotion!

"Thank you, your highness. Thank you."

Gina clasped Farlow's shoulder, lifting him while assuring him it was no trouble! She was merely repaying him for rescuing her when Hesbeath’s Bias spiraled out of control. But Stella was far from convinced!

"Your highness, is this truly wise? You're with child, and who knows what lurks in that forest! The prince won't approve."

Stella had restrained herself until now, not wanting to appear indifferent to Farlow's wife, but she couldn't stay silent as Gina seemed set on courting danger! Gina shot Stella a mild glare upon hearing this, yet Stella stood firm! Protecting Gina was Stella's core duty as a Marc family servant, and plunging into a spirit-infested forest struck her as folly!

Stella was stunned as Gina's glare intensified, her tone commanding authority.

"First off, Stella, you don't get to dictate what my future husband will or won't approve. Remember, I've known him longer than you've even heard of him. Second, I'm no naive child blind to risks. My child's safety matters to me more than to you, and I wouldn't proceed without confidence in handling it. Third, the Spirit Queen commanded me to fetch the fruit and deliver it, leaving me no option. Don't speak to me as if I'm foolish, Stella."

Terror gripped Stella's heart at the fire in Gina's gaze, realizing she'd truly angered her! Stella had only meant to safeguard Gina, but Gina viewed it differently, and Stella saw she'd been underestimating her—Gina was no longer just an SSS Rank weakling. Now a TITAN, a true Sage, and Spirit Arts master, Stella had no business belittling her! Though more points lingered on Stella's tongue, she knew not to challenge the princess twice, bowing swiftly with sincere regret.

"I apologize for overstepping, your highness. I was merely concerned for you."

Gina exhaled softly, seeing Stella grasp her perspective at last, then advanced to embrace her, murmuring it was okay. Gina appreciated Stella's concern but urged her to stop handling her like fragile porcelain. With their exchange concluded, they returned to the castle, where Farlow summoned all elders for a briefing on Gina's revelation and their impending quest.

The elders promptly proposed assembling an army to combat the spirits in Hidden Wind Forest, but Farlow rejected it outright, knowing its doomed fate. As the world's sole Sages, only Gina and Farlow could perceive and engage spirits. Others would perish blindly upon encounter! Thus, the duo must undertake the mission solo. Nestled in Arandelle's northeast, Hidden Wind Forest bordered a vast ocean to the east and north, foggy mountains to the west, offering just one access route. Spanning over a thousand miles, it teemed with exotic flora and beasts lethal to any below SS Rank! Fortunately, as TITANs, Farlow and Gina need only guard against hostile spirits within.

Determined not to dally, Farlow set their departure for the next day. Gina donned a standard elven military uniform: green trousers and shirt for seamless forest camouflage, plus black boots, gloves, and a toxin-filtering artifact nose mask. Farlow matched in similar attire, augmented by a rune-etched silver longsword befitting royalty on his back. The elven army would convoy them to the forest's edge, lingering until mission's end. Stella, unable to detect spirits, would wait outside too, though she covertly inscribed a rune on Gina for emergency teleportation if grave peril struck.