Lord: Stripped of My Inheritance from the Start

Chapter 479 - 452: Treatment

The sky over the highlands was a deep, brilliant blue, as if washed clean. It was like nature’s purest painting unfurled before their very eyes.

After more than two days of flying on griffins, Elron and Duke Valgis’s party finally crossed the border of the Gistana Duchy.

"The scenery here is truly magnificent!"

Elron gazed ahead, where mountain ranges stretched endlessly, their peaks and ridges overlapping. The tops of some of the highest mountains were covered in pure white snow that glittered in the sunlight.

"The scenery of the snowy mountains is quite nice. If you have enough time, we could go and explore a bit."

Over the past two days, Valgis had gotten to know this Magic Master before him quite well. At the same time, through Elron, he sensed Ronin’s extraordinary nature.

Ference and Andrea had reaped benefits all over the place these past few years, but this time, they might finally meet their match in Wushan Territory.

"I’ll definitely have to go see it for myself when I have the chance."

A smile graced Elron’s face, making those who saw it feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze. Even without trying, a Light Attribute Magic Master would always exude an aura that set people’s hearts at ease.

The griffins flew past the grasslands below and began to head deeper inland. The environment grew progressively drier. If they continued inward, the air would gradually thin, and some people might find it difficult to adapt.

Fortunately, Gistana Castle wasn’t too far from the border. After flying for twenty minutes, Elron saw a majestic castle standing atop a high mountain, its camel banners fluttering in the wind.

Truly a duke’s castle. The moment Elron landed on the Griffin Platform, he felt the dry air vanish. The environment inside the castle was exceptionally pleasant; there was even the fresh scent of some unknown flower drifting in the air.

Valgis led Elron from the Griffin Platform, asking as they walked, "Have you noticed anything amiss?"

Elron shook his head.

Before landing, he had scanned the castle with his Spiritual Power and found nothing amiss. ’Perhaps this so-called curse doesn’t exist at all.’

A flash of disappointment crossed Valgis’s eyes, but he quickly recovered.

"There’s no rush. It’ll be dark soon. After dinner, let’s get a good night’s rest. We can discuss it tomorrow!"

As the two walked and talked, the sound of rapid footsteps approached from ahead.

"Your Grace, you’ve finally returned!"

A young man in light armor ran over, his expression a mixture of surprise and anxiety.

"This is the castle’s Guard Officer, Yulan Vis. Don’t be fooled by his age—he’s only thirty, but he’s already a Golden Knight. His cultivation talent is quite decent."

Valgis introduced, "If you need anything in the castle, you can find him."

Elron nodded in acknowledgment, and Yulan bowed deeply. After offering his greetings, he turned to Valgis with an anxious expression and said, "My Lord, Lord Paradro has fallen ill! And your grandson, Young Master Gano, is in bed with a fever!"

Valgis had been about to say more about the castle, but these words stopped him dead in his tracks.

He then snapped out of his shock. "Go! Quick, take me to them!"

He strode forward, covering dozens of meters in the blink of an eye. Then, suddenly remembering Elron, he quickly turned back and said, "Mr. Elron, I must ask for your help this time!"

"Let’s go. I’ll accompany you."

The castle was vast, but both men were Eighth-level Transcendents. Even though Elron was a Mage, his speed was not slow after casting Aurora Shadow.

A tense atmosphere hung over the depths of the castle.

The nobles of Gistana Duchy, great and small, all knew what the Duke Clan was going through. If Paradro and Gano also died, Valgis would be left all alone.

Once the Duke also passed away, the duchy would likely be reclaimed by the Kingdom due to the lack of a direct heir.

Such a thing had almost never happened in history.

With Paradro and Gano now in a coma, the only one who could take charge was the Duke’s daughter-in-law, Lady Stacy Rhodes.

She had summoned the city’s most famous physicians, but after a round of bloodletting and medicinal treatments, there was no effect whatsoever.

"There’s nothing more I can do."

The voluptuous Magic Master Nina Dart shook her head regretfully. "My Magic Potions can boost one’s spirit, but I have no way to deal with a coma of unknown origin like this."

Stacy’s face was pale. ’Could it be that her husband and son were doomed to follow the same tragic path as his older brother’s family?’

Just as she was despairing, a tall figure burst in. "What’s wrong with them?"

"Father, you’ve finally returned!"

Stacy felt like she had grasped a lifeline. Nina also offered the Duke a simple greeting.

The moment Valgis entered, he saw the father and son lying unconscious on the bed. His expression grew grave, and he turned to look at Elron nervously.

"Sir, I implore you, please help us!"

This scene immediately piqued the curiosity of Nina and the others. They couldn’t help but look at Elron. ’Why was the Duke placing so much importance on this man who looked to be in his twenties or thirties?’

Elron gave a slight nod and walked to the bedside.

As he gathered his Spiritual Power and Light Element, a faint radiance settled over the two figures on the bed.

"A Light Attribute... Magic Master?"

A look of astonishment flashed in Nina’s eyes. ’When did such a new face appear in the Oduin Kingdom?’

Under the tense and expectant gazes of Valgis and the others, a faint black light began to emanate from the bodies of Paradro and Gano.

"It’s working!"

Valgis felt a tremor run through him. He had hired many Mages for treatment, including some with the Light Attribute, but none had ever produced such an effect.

’A Magic Master... truly on another level.’

Elron’s brow furrowed slightly. "I can sense a special kind of Extraordinary Energy on them. It’s somewhat similar to Witch Soul Power, but it also carries a strong aura of death."

Valgis’s face fell. "Has an Alien Race come to my castle?"

"Yulan!"

The Guard Officer strode into the room. "My Lord!"

"From this moment on, the castle is sealed! No one leaves! Also, put the Knight Order on high alert!"

Yulan didn’t understand why, but he didn’t question the order for a second and immediately left to carry it out.

Elron withdrew the radiance and directly used the Eighth-level Magic, Evil Purification. This was the same spell he had once used to heal Lurans.

A powerful light of purification washed over Paradro and Gano. The Power of the Dead on their bodies evaporated inch by inch, dissipating into the air.

The two on the bed let out a soft groan, their eyes moving beneath their lids. The effect was immediate.

Valgis and Stacy’s faces lit up with joy and surprise. Stacy, in particular, was so overjoyed she was on the verge of tears.

As the light faded, the spell’s duration came to an end.

"How are they?" Valgis asked nervously.

Elron smiled slightly. "Rest assured, I have purified the Anomalous Energy from their bodies. However, they’ve been tormented for a long time and have also lost a lot of blood, so they are extremely weak right now."

He couldn’t help but sigh internally. ’Even Wubei Territory has abandoned bloodletting as a treatment method. I can’t believe the Duke Clan still buys into it.’

"Have the kitchen prepare some meat broth or something similar to feed them. They need to regain their strength."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Valgis felt a wave of relief wash over him. He was also incredibly glad that he had decided to approach Ronin in Golden Feather City on a whim.

If he had left the Royal Capital directly back then, his son and grandson would likely be dead by now.

Just then, Nina picked up a bottle from the table and asked, "Your Excellency, I wonder if my Strengthening Potion can be given to them?"

Elron took it, a little surprised. "A restorative tonic?"

"No, it’s a Magic Potion!"

Nina said proudly, "I concocted it myself using lotuses from the snowy mountains and Flame Grass, a specialty of the desert."

Valgis quickly made the introduction. "This is Nina Dart. Like you, she is also a powerful Magic Master."

Elron quickly shook her hand. According to Ronin, any High Tier Transcendent was worth winning over.

"I’m not sure about the specific effects of the Strengthening Potion, but I also have a Magic Potion that uses Flame Grass, and its effects are quite stimulative. Therefore, I would advise against using it on two people who are this weak."

"You’re an Alchemist, too?" Nina asked, surprised.

Valgis chuckled. "Mr. Elron is not only a powerful Magic Master, but also an Alchemist who can create special Magic Potions that enhance a Knight’s strength and even allow people to awaken their powers."

Her eyes shone with keen interest. Gistana Duchy was great in every way, except there was no one to exchange ideas with. Yet, she was unwilling to go to Amethyst County.

"I never expected your skill with Magic Potions to be so high!"

Nina asked tentatively, "I have many questions. I was wondering if it would be convenient for me to consult with you?"

"Of course!"

Elron agreed without any hesitation. "But it will have to wait until I’ve finished helping the Duke."

Although Paradro and his son were cured, if the root cause wasn’t found, they would likely suffer a relapse.

In order to facilitate cooperation between Wubei Territory and Gistana Duchy, Elron naturally had to do his best to bring this matter to a perfect conclusion.

"What do you plan to do?"

Valgis asked, as he too was keenly aware of the importance of finding the root cause.

Elron frowned in thought for a long moment before saying, "There’s no easy way. Let’s start by gathering everyone in the castle and examining them one by one."