Chapter 89: The Remarkable Effects of High Heat on Hemostasis

Chapter 89: The Remarkable Effects of High Heat on Hemostasis

Lynn vividly described a torturous execution method known as "Lingchi" to Nul.

Nul listened, his forehead beading with cold sweat, as he watched the sword in Lynn's hand, which seemed to be ready to strike him down at any moment, just as Lynn's words had described.

When he heard that salt would be sprinkled on the executioner's blade, Nul couldn't help but shudder. He knew all too well how agonizing it was to have salt poured into wounds. It was a torment beyond words.

Nul even thought that, compared to the wizard before him, Lord Radak, who conducted magical experiments on the poor, seemed like an exceptionally kind-hearted person. Even the demons in hell wouldn't have thought of such a punishment!

"My skills can't compare to those executioners. Often, it takes less than a hundred strokes to end a life... But fortunately, your regenerative abilities seem quite remarkable. I suppose you'll be a perfect practice subject, won't you?" Lynn said with a hint of amusement, then reached into his robe's pocket, appearing somewhat regretful.

"Unfortunately, it seems I forgot to bring a bag of salt!"

Nul's shattered composure managed to regain some clarity. At least he could die with a bit less pain. But in the next moment, the demon spoke.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

"But direct tempering with fire might work as well... I've heard high heat has a miraculous effect on hemostasis!"

While Lynn spoke, he placed his right hand on the sword, and a burst of searing flames enveloped the silver blade, turning it cherry red.

Nul's body trembled uncontrollably. Just as the red-hot blade was about to descend, he couldn't bear it any longer and shouted, "Wait... wait! It was me... I found Ralph voluntarily... Ahhh~"

He didn't even finish his sentence before the red-hot blade pierced his shoulder, slicing away a piece of flesh and skin.

Nul was on the verge of madness, his crimson eyes locked onto Lynn. He couldn't fathom why, even after he confessed, Lynn was still unwilling to spare him.

A reward of five hundred magic gold coins was bound to spark greed in many.

Lynn wasn't too worried about his own safety, as he usually stayed within the Iyeta Academy. On the surface, he was just a third-circle wizard, so no one should dare to cause trouble. But Lydia and the other halflings were a different story...

"No, the bounty has been withdrawn," Nul replied, shivering with fear.

"The reason?" Lynn was somewhat surprised.

Hadn't their attempt to capture Ralph failed?

Could it be that they had given up entirely?

Lynn swung the flaming sword in his hand, and the scalding blade made Nul's heart leap into his throat once again.

"I don't know, I just heard... I heard that Lord Radak has obtained part of the airship's construction blueprints from elsewhere..." Nul hastily responded, fearing another strike.

That was why he hadn't been disposed of by Lord Radak after the failed operation. Lynn's eyebrows furrowed. "Are you certain?"

Apart from Ralph, the only halflings who had seen the blueprints were Darren and Lydia. If it weren't necessary, Lynn didn't want to suspect them.

Of course, Lynn was well aware that betrayal often depended on the size of the price. Five hundred magic gold coins was no small sum. This was why he had intentionally used the ledger to probe those halflings earlier.

"I'm... I'm fairly certain," Nul's expression became somewhat hesitant, but when he saw Lynn raise the sword, he spoke rapidly, "No, I'm absolutely certain!"

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