noveltune Chapter 258 The Soul of Chaos
Chapter 258 The Soul of Chaos
Chapter 258 The Soul of Chaos
Roy's deep voice echoed as he recounted the many near-death experiences in the dungeon, the bloodthirsty and violent floor master, the crumbling floors, and the surging calamities—each scene was breathtaking!
Every word and phrase was like a heavy stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a tidal wave in the hearts of Daphne, Lily, and Amed.
Daphne and Lily look back and realize that many of the things that happened after their deaths occurred.
"Lord Roy—!" Lily was the first to break down, her golden-brown eyes filled with tears, her slender shoulders trembling violently, and a sob filled with heavy crying and fear broke through her teeth.
"Waaaaah!!"
Daphne followed closely behind, her usually bright and resolute eyes now filled with tears, her voice choked with unspeakable fear and heartache.
Almost simultaneously, the two girls, filled with tenderness and unbearable fear, rushed towards Roy without hesitation.
The two girls buried their heads in his strong embrace, their icy tears soaking his shirt, their warm bodies trembling from crying.
The compassionate Amed was also gripped by this intense emotion.
A thin mist instantly welled up in her pale purple, gem-like eyes, making them appear brimming with moisture. She pursed her lips slightly, and her fingertips unconsciously clutched her clothes, as if she were personally experiencing the fear and heaviness in the story being told.
Roy calmed the two emotional girls, his face expressionless but his mind silent. He had added a lot of extra bombshells to try and fool Amid, but ended up making his own girl break down emotionally first.
But that's enough to prove how effective it is!
Roy made his second move, saying, "Miss Amid, the magical artifact I obtained by chance, as you can see, while sustaining life, also inflicts a curse upon the body; it is no exaggeration to call it a cursed artifact."
No one knows what will happen next. I want to lift the curse on them as soon as possible. Whatever your request, I will do my best!
Roy's earnest plea, the sincerity and sorrow conveyed in his words, moved all who heard it.
"I see!"
Even without Roy's assurance, Amid was prepared to do her utmost, as saving lives was her duty. She said seriously, "Mr. Roy, I need to know the origin and specific effects of this cursed item."
"Um!"
Roy nodded, organized his thoughts, and slowly began to tell a story, "Once upon a time, there was a high-ranking female adventurer named Midori, whose skills and magic involved the realm of the soul—"
"Skills and magic in the realm of the soul?!"
Daphne, Lily, and Amid were all startled, feeling a chill run down their spines.
The soul is invisible and intangible; it is a forbidden realm that only the gods can touch, manipulate, and even completely shape! They had never heard of anyone awakening skills and magic that could touch the soul!
But it's not impossible!
Under the system of divine blessings, as long as one has a firm enough belief, even the most amazing skills and magic can emerge.
This miracle was something even the gods could not have predicted.
Therefore, whenever rare skills and magic appear, the gods are always so excited that they can hardly contain themselves.
Roy continued, "On one occasion, Midori's hometown was attacked by a large number of monsters. She had no choice but to step forward. In the battle against those monsters, Midori was exhausted, but she still couldn't eliminate all of them. So, with her last strength, she took the souls of all the monsters and merged them into her own body in an attempt to kill them—"
The three girls were tense, worry creeping into their hearts like vines. They clenched their fists for the blood-soaked Cui Zi, while an indescribable astonishment surged like a tide over the opponent's incredible skill that could even touch the forbidden zone of the soul.
Roy looked sad. "But taking the monster's soul had already exhausted all of Midori's strength. The monster's soul wasn't killed; instead, it merged with Midori's soul, forming a crystallization of their souls. That's the origin of that cursed item. It can save lives on the verge of death, but it also bestows an unknown and terrible curse."
Roy adapted the story of the shrine maiden Midori into a version specific to this world, cleverly cloaking it in a tragic and protective guise, leaving the three girls stunned.
Every plot twist was thrilling, and Daphne, Lily, and Amid listened with bated breath, their three beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.
--really!
The three girls cried their hearts out; tragedy is always the best way to touch people's hearts.
To protect his homeland, he faced hundreds of monsters alone, ultimately sacrificing himself. Before dying, he used his magic to seal the souls of all the monsters.
It could even prevent one's soul from being reincarnated.
Daphne bit her lower lip, but sobs still escaped; Lily was already sobbing uncontrollably; the gentle and restrained Amide wiped away the tears that quietly slipped down her face with her fingers.
"Mr. Roy, is this really true?" Amid asked sadly.
"I don't know if it happened hundreds of years ago, it's hard to tell if it's true or not, I'm not sure either." Roy shook his head and said vaguely. Fortunately, there were no gods present, otherwise they would have exposed his lie in no time.
"This information is very important to me, Mr. Roy, thank you so much!" Amid said gratefully.
"Miss Amed, we are the ones who should thank you," Roy said, offering himself up as a convenient tool.
Amid smiled slightly, realizing that she couldn't ignore the existence of this curse. She lowered her head in thought; it was a bit troublesome. According to Mr. Roy, it involved the soul level.
She didn't know if her magic could solve the problem, but in any case, she could only give it a try.
"Drops of healing, tears of light, eternal sanctuary, call forth the medicine here. The melody of 365. The calendar of healing will save all things."
Then, come forth, destroy evil! Bury the wounds, banish the pain!
The curse is sent to the other side, to the cardinal of light. In the name of the gods—I heal!
Amida began to chant, and her melodious voice rang out. Specks of holy light appeared around her, making her appear as sacred as a goddess.
Roy, Daphne, and Lily couldn't help but be drawn to the sight of Orario's strongest healer.
Amid's high-level healing magic.
It also possesses the properties of healing wounds, restoring physical strength, dispelling toxins, and removing curses; "Recovery"
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It has three effects: "detoxification" and "curse removal"!
Amid, though only a Level 2 adventurer, surpasses Freya's level 4 in healing methods and effects.
The fact that this magic is above the "Golden Goddess" Heather Bellpert shows just how powerful it is.
She was able to sustain the rescue efforts of an entire battlefield all by herself, which is the origin of her title "Battlefield Saintess".
"Dia Frattel—!"
As Amid's last cry faded, a powerful aura emanated from her, and dazzling starlight shifted, enveloping Daphne and Lily.
A powerful magical force attempted to remove the curse.
In that instant, the Shikon Jewel fragments in their chests seemed to be stimulated by something, emitting an eerie purple light to resist it.
Pure white healing magic and eerie jewel light illuminated the entire spacious hall.
Daphne and Lily shuddered, their eyes glazed over, losing all color, and they fell backward.
Roy swiftly reached out and gently placed Daphne and Lily on the ground, silently watching the two opposing forces.
Clang!
In a daze, Amid seemed to enter a void, and a series of crisp sounds of swords and spears clashing rang out around her, shocking her soul.
Looking towards the source of the sound, Amid was surprised to see a chaotic and disorderly battlefield.
A woman with fair skin, wearing armor, and long black hair, whose face is obscured, is wielding a sword and fighting against countless strange monsters.
Their figures swept across the depths of the void.
The monsters that Midori kills will have their missing limbs restored, and the same goes for Midori when she is injured.
"These are the souls of Midori and the monsters?" Amid's eyes widened. Mr. Roy's story was true; their souls were still battling within this cursed artifact, endlessly.
Amid pursed her lips, her eyes trembling.
"Another new person has joined?"
"These newcomers are so cute!"
"Make a wish upon the Shikon Jewel, and your soul will be bound to us forever, hahaha!"
The numerous monsters deep within the void also noticed Amid, and a portion of them separated and surrounded her, revealing human-like, ferocious smiles.
Amid's eyes widened. The monster can talk?
The world-shattering scene sent chills down Amid's spine. The monsters relentlessly approached, as if the deep darkness was about to devour her, while magical power radiated from her body, driving away evil.
The concept of time is blurred in this void.
She didn't know how much time had passed, but Amid felt dizzy and lightheaded. The protective light around her dimmed, and numerous monsters approached again. A sense of crisis from the depths of her soul enveloped her.
Suddenly, the alluring voices of the monsters ceased abruptly, and the void fell into dead silence.
Amid awoke with a start and, following the monster's gaze, saw Roy standing outside the void.
"Waaaaah—!"
For some reason, upon seeing the calm and handsome young man, the monsters began to hiss in terror, their long, sharp cries breaking the silence.
"What...what kind of monster is this?!"
"How terrifying, how terrifying—! Why would there be such a chaotic soul?"
The monsters trembled, huddled together, their slender limbs contorted in spasms, and countless terrified eyes stared intently at Roy outside the void.
Their eyes can pierce the human soul.
The chaotic aura emanating from that twisted soul was like the silt that had rotted for billions of years in the most filthy swamp, mixed with pure malice that could freeze one's very bones.
The mere presence of Roy was enough to instill in these monsters, who were accustomed to darkness and destruction, an instinctive sense of impending doom, as if chaos itself had opened its gaping maw to devour humanity and descend upon the mortal realm.
Amid stared in disbelief at the scene before him; even monsters thought he was a monster! What was he really?
But this is her chance!
"Disappear—!"
Amid scolded sweetly, unleashing her full magic power, and holy purifying light illuminated the void.
Terrified by Roy, the numerous monsters could not resist Amid's purifying light, letting out mournful screams as their massive bodies were annihilated.
Cui Zi sheathed her sword, nodded gently to Amid, and her figure gradually became ethereal and disappeared.
"call!"
A moment later, the bizarre and absurd void vanished, Amid's eyes regained focus, and she returned to the hall, her voice weak, "Mr. Roy, I have accomplished my mission!"
After saying that, Amid closed her pale purple eyes, exhausted her mental energy, and lost consciousness.
The passage of time is different.
Amid appeared to have only been in that void for a dozen minutes, but in reality, three or four hours had passed, and she maintained her magic in the outside world.
Roy supported the silver-haired beauty's soft body, which exuded a faint, healing fragrance, and gently placed her on the soft sofa.
call out!
Then, Roy pulled out the Tenseiga and stared intently at Lily and Daphne lying on the ground.
The curse that shielded the two from the Tenseiga disappeared, and Roy saw countless dark chains, like living snakes emerging from the abyss of the underworld, silently piercing through the thick ground, twisting and writhing, precisely wrapping around Daphne and Lily.
Suddenly, as if some force was pulling from the ground, the chains snapped straight, carrying an irresistible force of rules, attempting to forcibly tear the souls of the two girls out of their bodies!
Clang!
Roy waved his hand, retrieving the Shikon Jewel fragments from the two of them. At the same time, Langlang unleashed the Tenseiga, its silver-moon-like blade tearing through the Netherworld chains.
It was cut in half by Roy's sword.
The chains refused to give up and tried to wrap themselves around the two girls again.
Roy sneered, grabbed the Tenseiga with his backhand, and pinned the chains to the ground, rendering them immobile.
Daphne and Lily's pale faces regained their rosy hue, and a new life force emerged from their bodies. Unlike the life force given by the Shikon Jewel shards, it was a natural, powerful, and gentle life force.