Chapter 133: Clear Sky Charm

Although Peter repeatedly believed that drawing talismans was a waste of time, Lin Lan still insisted that he help find Akashi to get some.

In the end, Peter was defeated by Lin Lan's persistence. He left the office with a sigh and went to find Akashi, carrying an umbrella to buy the items Lin Lan needed.

In ancient Liao Continent, talismans were the foundation of all exorcism magic and barrier spells.

Only through the power of talismans could the elements be manipulated to perform exorcism-like movements and arrange mysterious barriers.

Lin Lan didn't know whether Liao Conyineny still retained this kind of inheritance, but for someone who had never been exposed to such mysterious powers, all the skills in his brave skill column were entirely new to him.

He couldn't wait to try out the power within this hero's skill column.

Soon, Peter returned to the office with a bag of yellow talisman paper, along with pens and ink.

"Commander, although you have indeed finished all your tasks for today, drawing talismans is still..."

Peter frowned as he saw Lin Lan eagerly taking the talisman paper from her hands and made a suggestion.

"Peter, I know you may not believe it, but I have a talent for drawing spells."

Lin Lan smiled confidently, placed the bag of talisman paper on his desk, then took out the inkstone and began grinding the ink.

"If you're really good at drawing spells, why were you unconscious for so long?"

Peter clearly knew that Lin Lan had been ambushed by Bolt, a cadre of the Demon King's Army.

However, seeing Lin Lan's unwavering confidence, she stopped trying to dissuade him and instead helped him grind the ink.

She simply thought of it as a way to keep Lin Lan happy.

As an iron-blooded ship girl who valued technology above all else, Peter still found it hard to believe that these talismans—drawn only with paper and ink—could have any real effect.

Once the ink was ready, Lin Lan, relying on his brave skills, picked up the brush and began drawing the talisman with great focus.

Seeing Lin Lan's serious expression, Peter couldn't help but watch in fascination.

Could it be that this spell actually has some unexpected power?

Lin Lan had already fully immersed himself in drawing the spell.

Since this was his first attempt, he decided to start with a Clear Sky Talisman, which could disperse dark clouds and summon a clear sky.

This was just a basic spell for him, so it only took him about ten minutes to complete the talisman.

"To activate the effect, I remember that I should burn this talisman in the rain."

Lin Lan looked at the talisman paper with satisfaction, admiring the intricate spell drawn on it. After muttering to himself, he raised his head and saw Peter staring at him blankly.

"Sorry to trouble you again, but could you help me get a lighter from Akashi?"

"I hope this is worth it, Commander. Otherwise, I will make you compensate for all the time you wasted."

Although Peter said this, she still followed Lin Lan's request without hesitation.

Besides, she was also curious to see whether the talisman Lin Lan had drawn would actually work.

While Peter was away, Lin Lan picked up his brush again and started drawing a second talisman.

This time, he wasn't making a low-level talisman like the Clear Sky Talisman but a combat talisman with significant battle applications.

This spell was called Slow Barrier.

As the name suggests, once activated, everything within a twenty-meter radius would slow down drastically—except for Lin Lan himself.

It functioned like a mobile miniature barrier. Although it only lasted for ten seconds, if used at a critical moment, it could serve as a life-saving trump card.

Just as he completed the final stroke of the Slow Barrier talisman, Peter returned to the office.

"Thank you for your hard work, Peter. Let's go test the spell's effect."

Lin Lan stood up with a smile, picking up the Clear Sky Talisman he had drawn earlier.

"Commander, if this spell of yours doesn't work, I will punish you for wasting time~"

With a playful smile, Peter handed an elegant iron-shell lighter to Lin Lan.

"No problem. But if my spell works, shouldn't you give me a reward, my lovely Peter?"

Lin Lan smirked as he walked toward the stairs, glancing at the tall beauty with long black twin-tails.

"Haha, of course."

Peter readily agreed to this little bet.

The two of them headed to the attic's courtyard.

It was almost noon, yet the sky remained covered with thick dark clouds, and the rain continued to fall.

Although the rain was lighter than in the early morning, it still seemed impossible to see the sun anytime soon.

"I'm telling you, I can make the sky clear in just a few minutes. Do you believe me?"

Standing in the courtyard, Lin Lan held the umbrella he had borrowed from Akashi and looked up at Peter, who stood at the attic door. He smiled confidently.

"It's impossible to see clear skies in just a few minutes, my dear commander."

Peter shook her head, her face full of skepticism and amusement, imitating Lin Lan's tone.

"Then just wait and see, hehe."

Lin Lan, unfazed by Peter's doubt, took the Clear Sky Talisman from his pocket and lit it with the lighter.

As the talisman burned into ashes and scattered on the ground, nothing seemed to change.

The rain continued to fall, and the dark clouds overhead showed no signs of clearing.

"Commander, talismans are probably only effective when used by the Sakura Empire's comrades. You're not a miko, so how can you unleash their power?"

Seeing no immediate effect, Peter chuckled and said teasingly:

"So instead of wasting time on this, why not do something more meaningful? Like discussing something with me…?"

Peter's words trailed off as a ray of bright sunlight shone down on Lin Lan.

Under the dark clouds, this sudden beam of light seemed almost surreal, standing out against the rainy backdrop.

And this was only the beginning.

With the first ray of sunlight breaking through, more beams of golden light pierced through the thick clouds, illuminating the surrounding area.

Before long, the rain stopped, and the dark clouds gradually receded, revealing a clear blue sky.

To be precise, the dark clouds had parted, leaving only the Minato Port area basked in clear skies.

"Peter, it looks like I've earned the reward you promised me."

Lin Lan stood in the warm sunlight and slowly folded the umbrella in his hands.

He turned to Peter, who was covering her mouth in shock, her face full of disbelief.

A triumphant smirk spread across his face.

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