Death God Appears

Not far away, Plucking Flowers and Seeking Willows had his head lowered, clutching a Misfortune Slip in his hand.

"Right away."

He answered aloud, and a faint glow did indeed spread across the gray-black paper slip.

But the instant Smiley turned back to deal with Ling Chu, Plucking Flowers and Seeking Willows quietly released the Misfortune Slip.

The paper slip fell back into his palm. His other hand remained hidden beneath his sleeve, its five fingers shifting soundlessly.

He swiftly completed a complex hand seal.

A faint golden light shone between his fingers.

[Do you wish to activate the skill "Fate's Gate"?]

[After use, you will permanently lose 10% of your Constitution and maximum Health Points, and enter a weakened state.]

Plucking Flowers and Seeking Willows stared at the system prompt visible only to him, his chest rising and falling slightly.

His maximum Health Points were now only sixty-three.

If he paid the price again, his attributes would only drop further.

But so what? Even with lower attributes, he would at least still be alive.

If he remained here, he might not even survive the night.

Juliet and Chen Piaopiao had already proven something for him with their lives.

Smiley would never sacrifice himself for his crew, so why should he keep sacrificing himself for Smiley?

Plucking Flowers and Seeking Willows glanced at the figure fighting Ling Chu, and the last trace of hesitation vanished from his eyes.

"Confirm."

A tearing pain suddenly ripped through his chest.

Plucking Flowers and Seeking Willows swayed, his face instantly turning deathly pale as blood slowly spilled from the corner of his mouth.

He clenched his teeth tightly and made no sound.

Pale golden light gathered out of thin air before him.

Strands of Fate Threads intertwined into a two-meter-tall golden doorframe.