Wizard: Stronger through Marriage

Its body has returned to its original form, yet it still appears very weak.

Annie walked over to it, speaking with a face full of tenderness, ”You’ve all worked hard.”

The Artifact Spirit looked at Annie, eyes glimmering with gratitude.

It said, ”Annie... I know I’ve done many things wrong before... But please believe me... I’ve changed for the better...”

Annie smiled and nodded, saying, ”I believe you.

What’s most important now is to restore your strength, and together we will rebuild this land.”

Upon hearing this, hope flashed in the Artifact Spirit’s eyes.

It said, ”Thank you... Annie... I will do my utmost to help you.”

Thus, under Annie’s lead, the followers began to busy themselves.

They used the Power of Earth Veins and the Magma Divinity to create the ”Earth Vein Creation” power to heal the wounds on this land.

The desolate land gradually recovered its vitality and vigor, and the villages and farmlands that had been crystallized burst forth with life anew.

Meanwhile, David and Annie sat quietly watching everything.

Their hearts were full of satisfaction and happiness.

They knew, despite experiencing countless difficulties and hardships, the ultimate victory belonged to them and all living things on this land.

Magma God’s final divine punishment had brought destruction and pain, yet it also reinforced their determination and belief to protect this land.

In the days to come, they would stand shoulder to shoulder, facing more challenges and difficulties together, fighting to protect the life and peace on this land.

The sky continued to be shrouded by thick clouds, thunder rumbling in the distance, as if nature was mourning the current state of this land.

David stood at the center of the Earth Vein Network, his eyes filled with determination and resolve.

He knew, to protect this land and all its followers, he had to make a difficult decision.

He took a deep breath, slowly extended his hand, and embedded the Faith Anchor deeply into the Earth Vein Network.

The anchor emitted a gentle light, intertwining with the Power of Earth Veins, forming a solid and complex network.

David felt a powerful force surging from the earth veins into his body, temporarily shaking off the world’s repulsion towards him.

However, this power was not without cost.

As the Faith Anchor solidified, the followers’ extreme faith began to show its frightening impact.

Frenzied and chaotic Earth Vein Sacrificial Rituals erupted all over, with many willing to sacrifice lives and wealth to plead for more miracles and protection.

This fanaticism not only caused great destruction but also made the originally balanced and peaceful Power of Earth Veins chaotic.

David watched all this, his heart filled with agony and struggle.

He understood all this was caused by him solidifying the Faith Anchor.

And within his heart, an invisible and heavy unease began to spread.

He knew to protect this land, he must endure all the pain it brings, but as those harmed by extreme actions appeared before him, he felt unbearably heavy inside.

Just then, a gentle yet firm voice interrupted his thoughts.

”David, you did the right thing. But we must find a way to resolve these issues.” Annie approached, her eyes clear and bright as water, never showing a hint of hesitation.

David turned his head, casting her a glance filled with gratitude and complexity.

”I know. But I have yet to think of a good solution.”

After some contemplation, Annie nodded firmly, saying, ”Perhaps, I can become the ’Faith Filter’.

I will use the Spirit Contract to withstand the followers’ distractions and negative emotions, purifying the Power of Earth Veins.”

Hearing this, David felt a strong surge of emotion within him.

He looked at Annie, her familiar warm face illuminating the darkest corner of his heart like the North Star.

He knew what this decision meant, she was using her life to protect this land, everyone, and that invaluable, yet increasingly distorted, indomitable faith.

”I agree with your plan.” David responded almost immediately, without a hint of hesitation. This is not just a choice, but a responsibility, a shared risk and courage concerning each other and the future fate of this land.

Thunder amidst the leaves sounded like a symphony predicting the onset of war, accompanied by the howling gale, seemingly cheering for their decision.

Under immense pressure, David and Annie began casting complex magic, the air around them vibrating due to their convergence.

Amidst the flashing brilliance, they jointly constructed a new force, a force full of hope yet harboring hidden dangers.

However, as time passed, the fine beads of sweat on Annie’s forehead gradually became an unspoken narrative—this magic was consuming vast amounts of divine power and energy from her, each spell seemed to push her towards an irreversible state.

”I can’t let you bear all this alone.” David said anxiously, but Annie’s eyes showed firmness, she smiled slightly, ”This is part of my choice, and it’s my responsibility.”

Finally, after a deafening roar, that dazzling light coalesced.

The dazzling light enveloped Annie, she gradually became transparent, light and ethereal like morning mist.

She bore the chaotic thoughts and distractions with her Spirit Contract, allowing nature’s chaos to regain peace.

But this cost was not just energy, it was her nearly dissipated sense of existence.

Observing this scene, David’s heart was full of fear, anxiety, and sadness, like surging tides.

He wanted to reach out and touch her, but realized he was powerless.

An invisible constraint made him feel despair; he could only stand there, watching his dearest friend being swallowed by beams of light.

At this moment, a figure stood between them, it was Liliana—a character bringing truth yet also greater crisis.

”I must tell you a truth,” Liliana’s voice was low yet carried an undeniable authority, ”Annie is actually the prototype experimental subject of the Star Pupil Race’s ’Divine Beehive’ plan, the only surviving individual among countless artificial Divine Bodies, and the Eternal Night Mother has always wanted to transform her into a vessel for the Time Divine Format.”

This revelation was like a bolt from the blue, plunging David and Annie into shock, numerous questions lingering in their minds, unspeakable.

They couldn’t believe that their cherished friend and companion had such a tragic fate.

But with facts laid out, they had no choice but to face this harsh reality.

”The Eternal Night Mother will not give up pursuit,” Liliana continued, ”We must quickly find a way to protect her.”

Upon hearing this, David clenched his fists tightly, feeling the blood in his chest begin to surge.

He understood this was not just about individuals, but about everyone, they had to shoulder responsibility for all.

”I won’t let the Eternal Night Mother succeed, I will use my life to protect Annie.”

His voice echoed, like a pledge, loud and forceful, even if the path ahead is perilous, he will never retreat a step.

At the same time, he also swore to unveil the dark cloak behind these conspiracies, to save his beloved and every righteous existence in this endangered world.

”But we can’t rely solely on our own strength.” Liliana pondered for a moment, ”We need to unite more followers, and those willing to resist the Eternal Night Mother.

I know some tribes might not be friendly to us, but for the greater goal, we must lay aside prejudices.”

”You’re right!” Annie weakly yet resolutely responded, ”I am the Divine on this land, responsible to protect it and my followers. This sacrifice is not the ultimate choice, but paving the way for a greater goal! We need to awaken more people’s consciousness, let them understand our struggle is not solitary nor hopeless.”

Hearing this, David felt a new power emerge from deep within his heart.