Twisted and Fanatical

This morning, Linsey heard "good morning" twice.

Although they were all beautiful young girls who greeted him.

But Linsey's feelings upon hearing the greetings were completely different before and after the last one.

At this moment, he carefully examined the 'customers' who had come to the store.

A thin, beautiful girl with white hair and red eyes sits in a wheelchair.

From any perspective, this is exactly the same as the Fallen Artist the Mermaid Girl introduced him to.

so...

Is this a Seventh Stage Awakened One? What should I do now to take them down? Linsey had a feeling at that moment.

It was as if he had just figured out the boss's backstory, but before the adventure even started, the big boss had already stormed into the starting village and blocked the entrance.

There was no time to seek help.

There was no prior preparation.

What should we do if a seventh-level Awakened suddenly appears before us?

"..."

Linsey's gaze shifted to her luggage.

Should we launch a surprise attack directly with [Red Horn Mistletoe]? Or should we utilize other equipment skills to buy time and create a better opportunity to attack?

"Cough—cough cough cough!"

Suddenly, the girl in the wheelchair began to cough violently.

Linsey's nose detected a bloody smell.

He looked closely and saw blood seeping from between the girl's fingers that were covering her lips.

"I am Hilude, Hilude from Black Tide Island."

The Fallen Artist began by introducing himself.

Linsey glanced at her Attribute Panel, making sure she wasn't affected by any abnormal status effects, before tentatively replying:

"As you said, I am Linsey."

"Miss Hilude, you probably didn't come to my shop to buy any flowers or plants, did you?"

Linsey made her decision in an instant.

There's only one [Red Horn Mistletoe]. Using it rashly might lead to serious trouble if it doesn't work.

On the other side, the girl's eyes looked even more sickly.

Or rather, after Linsey changed the ending for Anthony and Lina, and yesterday went beyond her script, venturing into the unknown depths of the sea.

At this moment, in Hilude's eyes...

Linsey's every move is so endearing.

She pushed the wheelchair forward:

"If possible, I would also like to buy some beautiful flowers from you."

Hilude looked at the flowers and plants in the shop, her eyes revealing a longing.

Then she abruptly turned to Linsey: "Linsey, you guessed right!"

"I rewrote the fates of Anthony and Lina with my pen!"

"My initial goal was to test the two young people's choices in the face of love."

Linsey frowned and retorted, "Your test of love is to have one person parasitized and have their body taken over, while the other becomes lost in a fantasy and utterly corrupted?"

Hilude replied:

"But if they can pass the test, they won't end up like this, and their love will be even stronger!"

Linsey sighed:

"Human emotions are something that cannot be tested."

Hilude insisted on her opinion:

"True love is like gold—if their love is genuine, then it can absolutely withstand the test of fire!"

"..."

The two were talking inside the shop.

During this time, Linsey found things increasingly strange.

Hilude in front of him never made any threatening moves, and even the content of the conversation was clear and the attitude was calm, but she was a little stubborn.

Is this person truly Fallen Artist? Linsey gradually formed a guess in his mind, but he wasn't sure, so he tentatively asked:

"Hilude, what is the purpose of your visit to me?"

"If you wanted to fight me—you probably wouldn't be talking to me this much, would you?"

Hilde countered with, "Linsey, what do you think?"

Linsey began:

"You initially wanted to test Anthony and Lina's love."

"But their target now isn't them, but rather something they covet about me!"

Wala Wala had once told Linsey.

Advanced writers are able to glimpse a person's life experiences by examining the Destiny Script.

His journey and abilities have most likely already been exposed to the other side.

Linsey asserted, "You understand that I've found you, the culprit."

"As the person writing the script behind the scenes, you can only try to bring the plot back on track because it has completely spiraled out of control!"

Linsey's considerations were entirely based on speculation about the enemy's thinking.

However, the girl in front of him smiled and gave a response that Linsey had never imagined.

She pushed the wheelchair to Linsey.

She raised her slender, white neck, looked up at the man in front of her, and said with longing and expectation, "No, Linsey, I didn't come here to change anything."

Linsey stared into the pair of red eyes before her. "So what exactly is your purpose?"

Hilude replied thus:

"Linsey, just kill me!"

I want to give you everything I have!

"..."

For a moment, Linsey's brain failed to function properly.

It's one thing for the Boss to ambush people right at the start of the journey.

After blocking her up, instead of fighting, they're here to let Linsey kill her? What kind of nonsense is this?!

Hilude noticed Linsey's reaction and said in a longing tone, "You can enhance your abilities by defeating powerful enemies."

"The stronger the opponent, the more you will gain."

"And I am a Seventh Stage Awakened One. Killing me now is undoubtedly the fastest way to increase your strength!"

Linsey was still somewhat incredulous:

"You came here to see me just so I would kill you?"

"And then make me stronger?"

Hilude's eyes revealed longing.

Her Essence also possessed the emotional power of an artist, so much so that Linsey clearly sensed that the other person's answer came from the bottom of their heart:

"The Biography of Fend, The Claire Warrior's City Massacre Record, the Ten-Day Fall of Latnis Castle".

"Just like these most classic stories."

"Linsey, I've also prepared the best future for you!"

"Now, as an evil wizard, I should die by your sword."

"Come on, slay the villains before you, and continue your journey through difficulties! Conquer all dragons, and I believe you will be my hero!"

"..."

Just how twisted is this guy's mentality? Linsey fell silent for a moment.

Since joining the Seven Seas Alliance, he has experienced firsthand the local people's passion for art.

But a Seventh Stage artist.

To come to Linsey in this way, and even after Linsey kills the other party.

Linsey still had to admit that this guy's pursuit of 'art' was beyond imagination.

Linsey even opened the Attribute Panel.

On the map, the marker Hilude displays is also green, representing friendliness.

In other words...

This guy really sees Linsey as the one he's in his heart.

"..."

"Linsey, what are we having for breakfast?"

Just then.

After changing her clothes Wala Wala pushed open the shop door.

He entered the store and immediately saw the two people facing off; the Goddess changed drastically.

"Hilude?"

"You... you bastard, what are you doing here!"