Chapter 27

Porlyusica

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Frea silently walked through the trees toward the nearing house. At first glance, it looked like any of the trees in this forest, but on closer inspection, windows and a large door with stairs leading up to it could be seen.

She walked up the steps and hesitated before knocking on the door, knowing all two well how much Porlyusica hated visitors. She did a quick few knocks and after a moment, the door opened half-way, revealing a pink-haired old woman, glaring at the unexpected guest.

She gave the old woman a slightly sheepish smile and Porlyusica frowned. "Hey, I was wondering if you could help me out..." She murmured. Porlyusica raked her red gaze over the girl in front of her.

Odd... She looks exhausted, and I can hardly sense any Magic Energy coming from her... Porlyusica thought. Frea took a small step back to catch herself as a wave of fatigue washed over her. Porlyusica stepped aside and waved her in, Frea sighed.

She probably realizes I wouldn't be here unless its important... Frea thought as she stepped inside. The inside was fairly bare, one bed, a desk, a shelve full of books, and a about a dozen barrels.

"What is it you need?" Porlyusica growled and Frea sighed.

"Don't ask me that, I know you can tell there's something wrong just by looking at me." Frea muttered. Porlyusica stared for a minute before replying.

"Yes, I can tell. So tell me what you can." The old woman said and Frea sighed.

"Ever since I got back to the Guild after the fight with Shadow." Frea began, assuming Porlyusica had heard about it already. "I've noticed I have less Magic Energy each day and I'm getting weaker. Up until the point, I fainted after only using two spells." She muttered.

Porlyusica narrowed her eyes, clearly thinking.

"I was hoping you could help me out." Frea said. "Please?" She asked quietly.

"I'll see what I can do." Porlyusica murmured and waved over to one of the stumps in the room. "Sit over there." She ordered and Frea nodding, taking a seat. Porlyusica came over and checked her over, feeling her pulse, and many other standard inspections, her red eyes narrowed in concentration.

Frea stayed silent, not feeling up to hearing the sharp words she would receive if she interrupted the woman in her work. Porlyusica turned around and walked up to her desk, quickly mixing a liquid the color of moss. She brought the glass of liquid over and grasped Frea's hand.

Frea stifled a small wince as Porlyusica pricked her finger and a drop of blood fell into the liquid. Frea watched the liquid with interest, silently sucking on her pricked finger.

Porlyusica straightened up and watched carefully as the moss colored liquid began to bubble and it turned a very dark black color. For a minute, Frea noticed that Porlyusica looked shocked, maybe even a little worried, but the old lady quickly put a straight face on. Porlyusica turned away and quietly put the black liquid filled glass on her desk, and leaned against it, her back facing Frea.

Frea watched her, narrowing her eyes and finally closing them. Her silence, couldn't be good...

"Child," Porlyusica finally spoke and Frea opened her eyes.

"It's bad, huh?" Frea asked quietly and Porlyusica turned to face her.

"Yes," Porlyusica said rather bluntly. "Your sudden weakness and lack of Magic Power, all are caused by one thing. Your blood, put into that mixture, turned black. That tells me that any dark enchantments or spells Kasumi may have used on you, are causing your life to slowly drain away. Simply because your Nature, is opposite of her spells." Porlyusica said and took a step toward her.

"The amount of strain your body endured with the sealing and extraction of two demons have also significantly shortened your life." Porlyusica told her. "Being part of the rambunctious Guild hasn't helped either, considering how much strain it causes on ones body." Porlyusica said and sighed a little.

Frea rubbed a hand behind her neck, eyes closed. "And there's nothing you can do?" She asked.

"No, your life will end in very little time, even less if you continue to use Magic as you have been." Porlyusica told her. "Even Wendy's healing Magic could not save you now."

Frea opened her eyes and rested them on the floor, my life has been going great lately, hasn't it? She thought sadly and looked up at Porlyusica.

"There has to be something, even if it just gives me a bit more time. I promised I would stop The Dark Mage that's been killing people." Frea explained and Porlyusica opened her mouth, about to tell the Energy Dragon Slayer, that there was nothing.

But Porlyusica stopped herself, upon seeing the look of pure determination on her face. It annoyed her faintly, at how much that look, reminded her of one she had seen on Makarov so many times.

"More time, eh?" Porlyusica said quietly. "Perhaps." She murmured and turned back to her desk. Frea watched Porlyusica work anxiously, all she needed was a bit more time, no matter what, she had to stop Senna. After what seemed like forever, Porylusica turned back to her, a glass of a soft silver liquid.

She walked closer and Frea slightly frowned at its smell, it smelled foul.

"This should help strengthen you, for a time. It will not cure you." Porlyusica explained and handed Frea the glass.

Frea took it and grimaced, drinking it all quickly and frowning at the bitter taste. But beside its flavor, she felt strength return to her body and she sighed. "Thanks Porlyusica." She said and stood up. "How long would you say I have?"

"Two months, three at the most. But if you use your Magic frivolously, you'll have less time." Porlyusica replied. Frea nodded, alright... Take down Senna, that's my top priority.

"One more thing, before I leave." Frea said and Porlyusiica raised an eyebrow.

"Yes?"

"I would appreciate it, if you didn't tell Master Makarov." She said quietly. Porlyusica stayed silent for a moment before nodding.

"Alright."

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