Volume 3: Tides of Darkness Chapter 176: The Price of Power
Murphy did not refuse at all. He was originally looking for Sargeras. Since Sargeras had not appeared yet, he could just wait.
But what does 'this time' mean?
He looked at Medivh, who no longer had the despair he had before, but instead had a relieved expression.
Medivh poured two glasses of wine, took one for himself and handed the other to Murphy.
Murphy took a sip, and the mellow taste of the wine made Murphy's eyes light up.
“Good wine.”
"Of course it's good wine. This is the fine wine my mother stored when she built this magic tower. After being stored in the cellar for hundreds of years, it has the most perfect flavor."
He looked at the red wine in the glass, with a trace of sadness on his face.
"My mother often tells me stories about the past. Sometimes I really miss my childhood. Before I started learning magic, my mother was always gentle to me. There were no such responsibilities, no threats from the darkness, no pressure from the guardians, and no whispers from demons.
I was very happy at that time, not like now..."
Medivh talked about his past.
Murphy listened attentively. He was also very interested in the secrets of this game. He didn't expect that the background design of the characters was so meticulous.
After talking about his mother's past for a while, he talked about some interesting childhood memories with King Llane and Duke Lothar, such as going to Stranglethorn Vale to fight trolls, going to Booty Bay to drink, and going to Elwynn Forest to attend a village fair.
One thing after another, Medivh seemed to be recalling his entire life .
As Murphy listened, he gradually began to understand what was going on. It sounded like this person was making arrangements for his funeral arrangements.
They chatted for several hours and as it was getting dark, Medivh drank the last bit of wine and picked up another bottle.
"Thank you for listening to me. It's a pleasure to have someone listen to me at a time like this."
"Well, you saved me and helped me get rid of the corruption of the ancient gods. This is the least I can do."
Medivh shook his head seriously. "No, I did not help you get rid of the corruption of the Abyss. I just suppressed it temporarily. The power of the Abyss cannot be completely eliminated from the source..."
“I once followed my mother to fight against all kinds of monsters, any enemy that would threaten humanity, demons, alien travelers from the astral plane, elemental lords from the elemental plane, and powerful undead from the shadow world…
But the monsters in the abyss are undoubtedly the most troublesome. They cannot be destroyed and can only be expelled or sealed. Anyone who is contaminated by the abyss will eventually escape the fate of being corrupted.
I had always thought that if I died one day, it would be because of the abyss, but I never expected... hehe."
Murphy couldn't help but become a little nervous after hearing this.
"Why does this thing stick to me? Is it because my perception attribute is high? But my perception ability is not strong."
He didn't increase his perception at all, only the initial 10 points.
Medivh shook his head. "Perception can be enhanced through rituals or mysterious items. Moreover, some special magical creatures have an exceptionally strong perception of certain planes or worlds.
There is a huge power sealed in your body, a powerful creature. Although I don't know what that power is, it is undoubtedly related to the abyss. That power attracts the attention of the abyss and is transmitted to you. "
This Medivh knows a lot. "What will happen if I am corrupted?"
"The power of the abyss will corrode your soul, corrupt your spirit, and transform your flesh and blood. You will become a slave of the abyss, a mentally deranged monster, and the best outcome is that you will become a degenerate creature that retains a certain degree of self-awareness but is extremely evil."
"It sounds a bit scary, how can we get rid of it completely?"
"It's very simple. Get rid of the power sealed in your body. When you stare into the abyss, the abyss will also stare into you. As long as you can't sense the abyss, the abyss can't sense you. That's it."
It sounds quite simple. All we have to do is find Wang Xuan and take Deathwing away.
But Murphy couldn't help but feel a little conflicted. Should he really give up Deathwing's power? He hadn't had time to enjoy it yet, and his part hadn't been completed yet.
The most important thing is, if he eats enough dragon hearts, maybe one day he will be able to use this power at will, and then he can destroy anyone he wants.
Medivh asked, "Why, does this power fascinate you so much?"
Murphy asked back: "Then why don't you give up the power in your body?"
"It's useless. The demon in my body has been entangled with my soul. It will not leave even if I give up the power of the guardian. Moreover, I can feel that it is too powerful. Once it changes its attributes again, it is very likely to completely occupy my body.
Soul entanglement? Murphy's heart moved, in fact, it is not that there is no solution.
He had checked Deathwing's skill system before, and there was indeed a magic called Soul Rend in the Dragon Language Magic, but because Neltharion's soul was sealed, this magic was in a gray state.
It's a pity that you have to die in the script, otherwise it wouldn't hurt to help you.
He thought that this matter could not be delayed.
I sent a private message to Wang Xuan directly.
Aidan: Wang Xuan is here. I'm in trouble.
Wang Xuan: What trouble?
Aidan: I was corrupted by the abyss.
Wang Xuan: Are you talking about the Whispers of the Old Gods? What are you afraid of? Deathwing could survive until the Cataclysm before going crazy, so why can't you?
Aidan: I saw hallucinations, tentacles and eyeballs and stuff like that. It was scary. But if I really get corrupted, will I be okay?
Wang Xuan: What could happen?
Aidan: Like becoming a madman in real life or something.
Wang Xuan: Hahaha, you really have an imagination. This is a game, how could such a situation happen? At most, your template will change from a hero to a BOSS, or your faction will change from the Alliance humans to the Ancient Gods faction.
Don't worry, even if the worst result happens and you are really corrupted by the Old Gods, at most you will become a BOSS. Although the monsters of the Old God faction look extremely ugly, they are very powerful in combat.
Haven't you heard the saying, the darkened one is three times stronger, the whitened one is three times weaker? The ancient god is the darkest of the dark, so he is nine times stronger. In the end, you've made a profit.
Damn, Wang Xuan really dares to say that. It seems like I made a fortune.
Aidan: Are you sure you're okay? I always feel horrible when I'm corrupted, like I'm losing my mind.
Wang Xuan: Those are all game effects, just like skills like Madness Magic, Confusion Magic, and Mind Control. You must feel something when you are hit. It would be boring if you don't feel anything. After all, this is a holographic virtual game. The feeling must be different from that of a computer game. Don't worry, most people can't experience this.
Even after turning off the communication, Murphy still didn't feel relieved.
The main reason is that Wang Xuan seems a little unreliable to him recently, and he can only believe 60% of what he says.
Moreover, the feeling of falling into madness before really made him feel scared. Thinking about Wang Xuan's attitude towards Arcanagos, Murphy felt that he had to find a way to solve this problem himself.
"Why, you seem to be relaxed all of a sudden, have you decided to give up that power?"
Aidan (Avatar of Deathwing): "No. This power is too great. I will never give up. Is there any other way to fight this corruption?"
"Of course there is. The higher your perception ability, the easier it is to sense the attention from those outside worlds. But if your mental strength is strong enough, you can resist this erosion."
This is not surprising. If the mental attribute is high, it can indeed increase the resistance and immunity probability to mental magic.
But the problem is that I am a strength and agility type, and I haven't added any energy at all.
If you add it now, it will definitely be too late.
Now I rely entirely on the helmet on my head.
[Fool's Crown (Epic/Helmet)
Equipment: Grants you 20 points of Spirit and reduces your Perception by 20 points.
Item Description: A crown forged with black iron, said to be a helmet made for ignorant usurpers. Blind self-confidence can enhance mental strength, but it also loses the ability to perceive the emotions of people around, and often falls into arrogant fantasies. This is the fool's crown. 】
This equipment is definitely top-notch equipment for priests and other Xinyang-oriented professions.
The perception attribute is a relatively unpopular attribute . It is only used by professions such as Shaman and Witch Doctor. It can also be used by Assassins in civil wars.
Although it is +20 and then -20, its value is absolutely huge.
At this moment, Murphy suddenly felt that the surroundings darkened, and the shadowy thing appeared again.
He looked up and found that the duration of the weak sense spell had expired again.
The effect of this magic can only last for 10 minutes and can reduce perception by 25 points. Once it loses its effect, the Fool's Crown alone cannot completely block it.
Now the question is what to do once you get out of here.
Medivh was not stingy at all. He rummaged through his magic pocket for a while and took out a +5 spirit faith ring, a +10% mind resistance necklace, and several magic scrolls of confusion, and stuffed them all at once into Murphy's hands.
Murphy was a little surprised. It was understandable that he had given one piece of equipment before, but giving so much, this was too...
"I feel so embarrassed." He said as he took all the equipment and put on the necklace and ring. He felt much better indeed.
These equipments are all very valuable.
Medivh shook his head and said, "We are friends. Friends should help each other. Besides, I won't need these things soon, so why not leave them to you?"
"What do you mean it's useless?"
Medivh's eyes were unusually firm. "I have decided that I must die. Only in this way can the Demon King not use my body to do evil."
What! Murphy was shocked. He was a little bit unbelievable. He didn't expect Medivh to have such a plan.
