An Unwilling Advancement

There is no doubt that Luther wants a general promotion.

However, he wanted to be promoted while ensuring his safety. That's why he sought various methods to avoid the dangerous Sequence of the Listener.

Would Ms. M consider these things for him?

Thinking of this, facing Ms. M, who had invited him for a promotion, Luther cautiously began to speak:

"But I've heard that after being promoted to Listener, one can hear the words of the True Creator."

"That is a gift from God to us."

Ms. M answered without hesitation.

"... Listener will be influenced by these words and become fanatical believers in the True Creator."

That's because they received the Lord's calling.

"... If one cannot be promoted to Listener within three to five years, they will die a miserable death."

"If being guided by the Lord doesn't lead to a higher level of enlightenment, the only punishment is death, which is already considered merciful by the Lord," Ms. M said with a smile. "So, are you willing to be promoted to Listener?"

Can I refuse?

Luther asked coldly.

Ms. M raised an eyebrow and snapped her fingers lightly.

"Ugh!"

Cecilia immediately let out a muffled groan, clutching her chest in pain, her body swaying precariously.

Stop! Stop now!

Luther couldn't help but shout.

Don't agree to her request...

Cecilia said, her face pale. Normally, Luther wouldn't tell her the details of her daily work, but just from what he had just said, she could tell that Pusheng was in great danger.

Ms. M smiled and raised her hand towards Cecilia.

"I do, I do, okay!"

Luther gave up shouting.

"If you're willing, then so be it."

Ms. M immediately stopped and gave Luther a satisfied smile.

Cecilia let out a weak gasp and nearly collapsed. Luther rushed over to support his sister and saw that her forehead was covered in sweat.

That shows just how much pain you were in.

Luther looked up and gave Ms. M a deep look. His expression gradually calmed down.

She absolutely must be killed.

I really like your expression right now.

Ms. M looked at Luther's face, her smile deepened. She flipped her hand inside her White Robe and produced a peculiar black, ear-shaped object from somewhere.

"This is the Beyonder Characteristic of Listener, equivalent to the Main Ingredient in Potion."

She said to Luther.

As Luther looked at the strange object, he felt a faint attraction within him, as if he were yearning to take it in.

It is indeed the Potion for the next stage.

Luther thought to himself.

"To make it into Potion, you'll need some additional materials, which you'll need to prepare yourself." Ms. M tossed Luther a list.

"70 ml of pure water, 8 g of Wolf Blood Grass powder, 2 drops of Blacktail Snake venom... and a sample of the deceased's extreme emotions?"

Luther read the list; everything else was material that could be bought at the Beyonder Market, but the last item was somewhat puzzling.

"You can find that stuff by just going around the slums." Ms. M handed him a small black bottle. "Find the body of someone who has recently died, preferably from an accident, open the bottle on them, and you can collect it."

Luther silently accepted the small bottle.

I hope you can finish preparing the materials as soon as possible, preferably by tomorrow.

Ms. M clapped her hands and said, "Alright, it's getting late, we should rest too, after all, you have to go to work and school tomorrow."

"You're going to live in my house?"

"Aren't you welcome? I saw the guest room was empty, so I moved in without permission," Ms. M said with a smile.

"Of course you're welcome."

Luther laughed too. Ms. M wanted to stay at his house and even let them go out again tomorrow; this carefree attitude made him both angry and helpless.

Isn't she afraid I'll tell the captain?

After Ms. M finished speaking, she didn't linger. Instead, she said "Goodnight" to the Rondal siblings, went upstairs first, entered her guest room, and closed the door, as if she were really going to rest.

Inside the living room, the brother and sister stared at each other in silence.

Before entering the house, they had just enjoyed a pleasant night and had a bright future ahead of them; after entering, their situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and they were now in the hands of a powerful and cruel Lunatic.

Fate, in a way that is extremely darkly humorous, has added a unique interpretation to the lives of this brother and sister.

"Luther, should we escape..."

Cecilia spoke to Luther, but he shook his head and interrupted her, because Ms. M might be listening, and the more she said, the easier it would be for her to control her.

"It's alright, Cecilia, don't worry."

He forced a dry smile, trying to appear confident. "I can handle this. Just wait patiently. Get some rest tonight. And don't provoke her..."

Cecilia looked at Luther, then nodded after a moment. "I understand, brother."

At that moment, the two had so much to say, but they could only exchange a glance before returning to their respective rooms.

Luther lay on his bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Although he told his sister to rest, how could he possibly fall asleep peacefully? His mind was filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts, and the immense pressure of survival overwhelmed him. He was trying his best to think and analyze the current situation.

How did Ms. M survive?

What exactly is she trying to do?

What should I do?

Do I really want a promotion?

First of all, Ms. M possesses Flesh and Blood Magic, so her abundant vitality is understandable. However, after experiencing that level of damage, it's impossible for her to be completely unharmed.

So what did she want from me?

Luther certainly didn't believe her. Given the deep-seated hatred between them, how could Ms. M forgive him and help him get promoted?

So, is promotion the goal? She wants to turn me into Lunatic who believes in the Aurora Order, willingly offering my body as a vessel... Maybe, we need to continue observing.

So what should I do?

Thinking of this, Luther's expression turned fierce, even ruthless.

Need I say more? Kill her!

Feeding herself and Cecilia with Flesh, coercing her into advancing to the Dangerous Sequence, and the past grudges... there was no other choice but to kill her!

Even if their Sequence differed by more than a fraction, it wouldn't change his mind.

Think carefully about how to retaliate. Captain, Mr. Azik, my Mystical Item, and my built-in cheat...

Luther didn't sleep a wink all night, and didn't get out of bed until it was broad daylight. Not long after, his younger sister also got up, her eyes bloodshot, clearly she hadn't slept well either.

"Good morning."

Ms. M's gentle voice came from the living room. She had changed out of her White Robe, her blood-red hair was styled in a bun, and she was wearing a Loen style dress. The dress itself was very conservative, but her curvaceous figure under the White Robe made the plain dress incredibly alluring.

She leaned back on the living room sofa, propping her head up with her ringed hand, reading a novel. Her relaxed and carefree demeanor suggested that she had long lived with the Rondal siblings and considered this place her own home.

Luther glanced at her indifferently, then turned and went to the kitchen with his sister to prepare breakfast.

"I don't like the taste of chili peppers, but I don't have any other dietary restrictions," Ms. M said casually, as if she had already assumed that Luther would make her a serving as well.

I'm going to spit in your food!

Luther cursed inwardly.