Arrival of opportunity

Witnessing Elrond's horrifying wound, Elder Desirese Roots, who was hidden with Sheyan, blurted out subconsciously.

"That wound…...shows the special characteristics of a strike by the Witch-King of Angmar! Even a mere scratch or any wound cursed by the Witch-King, will allow him to rapidly devour one's vitality to strengthen himself. The longer the wound persists, the deadlier the wound becomes! Incurable by medicine or treatment, only death awaits!"

"However, the Witch-King of Angmar rarely uses this frightening ability on foes, because the price of executing it is cruel – the sufferings of the inflicted will come back to haunt the Witch-King of Angmar!"

Another elf carefully surveyed and added.

"The wound on Lord Elrond is rather weird. It seems to be done by the Witch-king, but also not so. I have a certain understanding of that event. That time when Elrond was adventuring, he was suddenly ambushed by mysterious men; believers of a high-god....."