Chapter 69: Third Gate: Chasm of Tenebris (Part 8)

"What is he doing?" the City Lord asked Ducis. "You can't transfer the effect of magic from one body to another".

"Ideally, yes. But that doesn't apply to Elliot. He can even transfer his life energy without locking lips with the other person".

"What? That's impossible".

"Tell that to Rania. He transferred some of his life energy to her".

"Huh?! Why would he waste his precious life energy to save a human?"

Ducis frowned. "I kept on telling you not to underestimate them and you don't listen. You're really still very young for a guardian. Now don't blame me when you receive the consequences of your foolishness".

"I really don't understand," the City Lord furrowed. "And now he's transferring the effect of my incense magic to his body. He'll be the one suffering if that happens. And if he can't control himself, he'll fail this trial and be stuck here forever. Why must he sacrifice himself just to save that puny mortal? Who is she?"