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Chapter 144 Mutual Gratitude

Chapter 144 Mutual Gratitude

She took a deep breath, and the power that had just been restored within her surged forth, causing a dazzling burst of flames to erupt around her.

In the light, her enormous dragon body rapidly shrank and deformed.

As the firelight faded, the girl with slightly rumpled and tattered robes and a round face reappeared.

At this moment, however, her face was pale, and her robe was covered with dust and some scorch marks, making her look quite disheveled.

However, she straightened her back and, facing the people around her who were expressing their gratitude, announced in a voice that was slightly tired but exceptionally clear: "I am not—some dragon lord, I—I am Olivia, from the First Special Operations Team!"

After the girl made this declaration, it's unclear who started it, but everyone's words of gratitude changed from "Thank you, Lord Dragon" to "Thank you, Miss Olivia."

After expressing their gratitude, they gradually dispersed, led by their respective captains, and soon only the First Special One remained on the field.

The action team consisted of several people.

Li Ang walked up to Olivia, looking at her pale face and tattered clothes, his heart filled with complex emotions.

He bowed deeply, his voice sincere: "Olivia, thank you, this time—thank you so much. And—I'm sorry, you were already seriously injured, yet I let you—"

Olivia waved her hand dismissively, interrupting Li Ang, and tried to make her tone sound more relaxed: "Hmph, Captain, you underestimate the great Olivia. That little injury is nothing. Those magical beasts' claws couldn't even break my scales."

Seeing her struggling despite her obvious weakness, Li Ang felt even more guilty.

But he didn't expose her. Instead, he went along with her words and sincerely praised her, "Yes, yes, our team's Olivia is the most powerful dragon and our best partner."

As he spoke, he took out the only two bottles of the highest quality healing potion he had left from his medicine bag and handed them over.

"While the effect may be limited, I hope it will make you more comfortable."

Olivia glanced at the two bottles of potion that shimmered with a lustrous sheen, and without any hesitation, took them and uncorked them.

He gulped it down in two mouthfuls.

After taking the medicine, a trace of color slowly returned to her face, and she seemed much better.

"Tonight, at the First Dining Hall, it's my treat to celebrate our team's success in protecting Lelita without any casualties, and also to celebrate the achievement of our great hero, Olivia," Li Ang announced with a smile.

"Wait!" Maya jumped out immediately upon hearing that Li Ang was going to treat everyone again, and said loudly, "Lord Li Ang, it's my turn this time. After all, you are my chief knight, and this victory banquet should be hosted by me to commend your bravery and—and Olivia's achievements!"

She seemed a little uncomfortable praising Olivia so directly, but she said it anyway.

Li Ang shook his head and said with a smile, "Your Highness, don't try to take it from me. As the captain, it's my duty to reward the team members."

"But--"

Helena watched the two arguing, smiled slightly, and interjected, "Captain, Your Highness, no matter who's paying, a banquet is the best thing, right, Rudik?"

Rudik nodded quickly, a relaxed smile on his face: "Yes, yes, it's wonderful to be able to celebrate safely with everyone!"

Olivia watched Leon and Maya arguing about who should treat them, and then looked at Helena and Rudick laughing and joking beside them. An unprecedented warmth enveloped her.

The feeling of being surrounded by companions, arguing, and caring was completely different from the feeling of curling up alone in a pile of gold coins, although she liked that feeling very much.

Looking at Li Ang's profile, she recalled his sincere apology and praise, and his figure descending from the sky to support her despite the danger. A slight smile appeared on her lips, one that she herself did not even notice.

She lowered her head slightly and whispered in a voice only she could hear, "Thank you, Captain."

Li Ang and everyone agreed to hold a celebration banquet at the first canteen at 6 p.m. tonight. After that, the team members returned to their dormitories to rest, as they were all exhausted after fighting the Dark Witch all night.

Exhausted, Li Ang had just reached the door of his dormitory in Block B of the Potions School when the door next door creaked open before he could even take out his key.

Lottie's small face peeked out from behind the door, her face showing obvious dark circles under her eyes, and her eyes filled with worry and tension.

Only when he saw that it was Li Ang did he breathe a sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

"Mr. Li—Mr. Li Ang!" Her voice was choked with emotion and lingering fear.

"You're finally back! Yesterday—the sirens went off all night, and I—I heard what sounded like an explosion outside, it was so scary—I didn't dare sleep, I was waiting for you the whole time—"

Seeing her pale face and reddened eyes, Li Ang's heart softened, and he softened his voice to comfort her, "It's alright, Lottie, it was just a little trouble, we've already taken care of it."

Lottie nodded vigorously, then, as if remembering something, hurriedly asked, "Then—what about my sister? Is Sister Elisa alright?"

"Don't worry, Alyssa is fine. The attack mainly occurred outside the tower and at the entrance. No one on our enforcement team was injured or killed," Li Ang explained patiently.

Hearing that her sister was also safe and sound, Lottie finally showed a relieved expression. She patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief: "That's great—thank you for telling me, Mr. Leon. You look exhausted, so I won't disturb your rest any longer."

Li Ang did feel that he had reached his mental and physical limits, and nodded: "Yeah, you should go and catch up on some sleep too."

Pushing open the dormitory door, Li Ang didn't even bother to take off his robe and simply threw himself onto the not-so-wide single bed.

Almost the instant his head hit the pillow, an overwhelming drowsiness engulfed him like a tidal wave, and he immediately sank into a deep, dreamless sleep.

Earlier, at Eve's residence.

Eve, who was usually aloof and calm, was pacing back and forth in the living room, her brows furrowed with an unyielding anxiety and restlessness.

When the piercing alarm blared through the wizard tower last night, she almost rushed out immediately, but Ginny clung tightly to her leg.

"Lady Eve, no! Chief Carlos has strictly ordered that non-combatants, especially—especially you—must not take any risks!"

Ginny cried out almost in tears, using all her strength to hold on tightly to Eve no matter how much she struggled. This was a task given to her by the faction leader, and she had to complete it.

Eve naturally couldn't use her magic on her loyal follower, and more importantly, Ginny's tearful explanation pierced her heart like a needle: