As Long as You Don't Cross the Line (1) / Two Angelicas? (2)

"Lately, I've become more interested in things related to the soul."

Anthony's smile grew even brighter, as if he had found a kindred spirit. "This is wonderful..."

"Miss Athena, I also have considerable knowledge of the soul. I studied the soul for over a decade. Perhaps we can exchange ideas."

If any other man had said such a thing, Athena might have suspected something amiss, but not Anthony. Athena knew he was someone whose obsession with magic was astonishing.

Magic was his lover, and the magic wand was his sweetheart...

"Really? That's wonderful." Athena smiled broadly. "Please have a seat. By the way, Lord Anthony ... I read about it in a book."

Is it true that sexual intercourse between men and women can nourish the soul and help a wounded soul recover faster?

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Chapter 186 As long as the bottom line isn't crossed (1)

Anthony, sitting opposite Athena, fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

After a long silence, Anthony finally spoke slowly, "A wounded soul is very difficult to heal. The most common method is to nourish it with abundant Magic Power, which takes a long time. I have never heard of the method you mentioned."

Athena frowned slightly.

"However, I do not deny this possibility."

"It is precisely because of the mystery and uniqueness of the soul that it possesses infinite possibilities."

"I'm sorry, I don't have a wife so I don't really understand what that feeling is like, but I've heard that afterwards the mind goes into a state of emptiness, which seems to be an influence and sublimation of the soul."

"The Soul-Desire Fusion, that must be what it means."

"So, although I haven't heard of it before, I feel that this approach makes a lot of sense."

Athena nodded. Indeed, after each encounter with Qin Chu, her consciousness seemed to enter a strange state, perhaps it was this special state that was restoring Lord Jello's remnant soul.

"Then, besides this method, are there any other ways to quickly restore a broken soul?" Athena asked again quickly.

Anthony's gaze suddenly turned strange. He stared at Athena, as if trying to ascertain Athena intentions: 'Miss Athena, if I may ask, what is the purpose of your research into souls? Perhaps you have a friend whose soul has been injured?'

Athena smiled faintly, "How could that be? I was just suddenly curious. I read in this book that there was once a powerful magician whose soul was destroyed by an enemy, leaving only a wisp, but in the end, he was actually restored."

Athena raised the book in her hand. "So I'm a little curious, can such a mysterious soul really be restored so easily?"

The doubt in Anthony's eyes lessened somewhat. "I've read that book too. I advise you not to look for books about the soul here; they're all nonsense."

"The only way to quickly restore a damaged soul is to sacrifice the soul of another."

"Forcibly extract the souls of other people, specifically living people, and then refine them into pure soul energy using a special method, before infusing it into the damaged soul."

"This is a very cruel method, and it requires extremely strong power to support it; a mere wisp of a soul simply cannot do it."

Athena understood.

Jello Geralt didn't tell me about this method, he must not want me and Ekaterina to harm others for his sake, what a kind person he is.

So, if it's Qin Chu's soul, would that be acceptable?

After all, this guy is a complete bastard.

Athena pondered to herself that she would discuss with Jello next time he awoke, and see if they could temper Qin Chu's soul.

This can be considered a form of waste recycling.

His body could serve as the vessel for Jello's rebirth, and his soul could serve as nourishment for Jello's soul recovery; for Qin Chu, this was an honor, wasn't it?

Having finally encountered someone with considerable knowledge of the soul, Athena naturally wouldn't let the opportunity pass her by. She spent a long time talking with Anthony, carefully asking him many questions, including about Soul Fragment, and Anthony provided answers based on his understanding.

This is a very generous magician who doesn't mind sharing his knowledge with others.

"Soul Fragment... In reality, a single Soul Fragment can store very little remnant soul and memories. At this point, it can't even be considered a normal soul; it's like what humans call an idiot."

"If the Soul Fragment are pieced together, it's natural that the recovery of the remnant soul will be accelerated."

"If it's missing, the method I described can restore it, but whether it will ultimately be the same person is another matter, since too many parts from other people have been incorporated into its soul."

Anthony's words filled Athena with fear. Didn't this mean that even if Lord Jello were to be resurrected one day, he might not be the same Lord Jello he once was? At least, not entirely.

"Furthermore, if a remnant soul resides in someone else's body, it is extremely difficult to take its place. After all, it is just an incomplete fragment with little strength. It is more likely to be absorbed by the other party. If it is a very powerful remnant soul, it can at most merge with the host's soul. As for who is in control, that depends on whether the remnant soul or the host's soul is stronger."

These words terrified Athena even more; she was startled and goosebumps rose all over her body.

Although she was quite certain that Jello's strength was definitely greater than Qin Chu's, and Qin Chu soul was more resilient.

But now, it's just a remnant soul.

Qin Chu's strength is increasing at an astonishing rate, and his soul strength is also growing accordingly. Sooner or later, Qin Chu will discover that another soul is parasitizing within him... What will Qin Chu do then?

To expel Jello's soul from his body, or even to devour and absorb it directly?

Even if the souls of individuals were to merge into one, Lord Jello's will would still be the dominant force, Athena found difficult to accept. She could not tolerate the existence of other impurities within Jello's soul.

Athena quickly calculated in her mind that the most urgent task at hand was to find Lord Jello's other Soul Fragment as soon as possible, so that Jello's remnant soul could become stronger.

Then... through the Soul-Desire Fusion, Lord Jello will recover as much as possible.

Although she disliked Qin Chu, Athena had no other choice in the current situation. She had been so busy investigating the soul these past few days that she had neglected Lord Jello's recovery, which was really wrong of her.

However, one of Anthony's statements aroused Athena's suspicion.

Is the amount of remnant soul and memories that can be stored in a single fragment of a soul very limited?

Like an idiot?

But Lord Jello doesn't seem to feel that way.

After spending time with them, I felt that they were completely normal.

Could it be because Lord Jello is simply too powerful?

A sense of inexplicable fear filled Athena's heart.

Meanwhile, Sylph had finished her treatment.

She is brushing her teeth.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Sylph couldn't help but smile wryly; she really looked quite pathetic.

She's a magnificent elf, Ghost Archer!

But look at her now, her face is pale and haggard, her hair is a bit messy... her ears are a little red, that bastard Qin Chu kept pinching her ears, which made Sylph feel quite uncomfortable.

The only saving grace is that the treatment seems to be somewhat effective; the two marks below the collarbone appear to have faded slightly compared to before.

In Qin Chu's words, he had already cleansed a portion of the evil from his body... Although this portion may be small, it is at least a glimmer of hope.

When asked why he hadn't cleaned it up completely in one go, Qin Chu at him like he was an idiot. "Think about what just happened, you almost died. Do you want to experience that again?"

Even now, Sylph shudders at the memory; the feeling was so terrifying that she would never try it again—it could really kill someone.

At this rate, just the marks left by the Evil God on the physical body alone would require countless treatments to completely remove—dozens? Hundreds?

Recalling how she had just felt, Sylph felt an urge to vomit. It was just awful. Ekaterina had managed to endure it, or perhaps she had simply gotten used to it.

What's more, there's the even more troublesome mark left on the soul... Thinking about this, Sylph felt that her future was bleak.

She stopped brushing her teeth, biting her lip, and shook her head vigorously. She couldn't be so dejected; compared to others, this was already a pretty good result, wasn't it?

At least, my body is still relatively clean, and I still have a chance to stay by Jello Geralt's side in the future... I guess so.

A mocking smile suddenly appeared on her face. People can really become pathetic just to survive... However, she will definitely stick to her principles.

Just then, Sylph suddenly sensed something. She frowned, quickly spat out the foam in her mouth, rinsed her mouth, and took a towel to clean the dirt off her cheeks, eyebrows, and hair before heading outside.

As I opened the door, a tall figure was clearly visible in the hallway.

She wore a well-fitting maid outfit, with a black and white striped skirt that framed her shapely, long legs encased in white stockings, making them appear even more slender.

Her long, emerald-green hair, somewhat similar to Sylph's, swayed gently behind her.

It's Angelica!

A maidservant of Qin Chu.

She was the woman of the highest status within the entire palace.

Although she was just a maid and never considered herself the mistress, showing great respect to Princess Antasia and Miss Violet, everyone in the palace knew that she was Qin Chu's most beloved woman and would never be looked down upon because of her status as a maid.

Before she and Aili moved into the palace, Ekaterina and Athena had carefully warned them not to offend Angelica, or the consequences would be very troublesome.

Thinking of this, although she looked down on a lowly maid, Sylph still managed to force a smile onto her face and nodded to Angelica as a greeting.

What made Sylph even stranger was that, inexplicably, she felt a sense of closeness to Angelica in front of her. Could it be because they both had green hair?

To Sylph's surprise, the little maid glanced at her with extreme indifference upon seeing her actions, then looked away with slight boredom, completely ignoring Sylph and heading straight upstairs, seemingly wanting to find Qin Chu.

Hiss...

Sylph, who was wiping her hair and cheeks, shuddered slightly. "She's just a lowly maid, what's with the attitude?"

Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have the favor of Hero?

Just wait, your time will come. Once Qin Chu loses interest in you, let's see what you'll have left to be arrogant about.

Sylph glared fiercely at Angelica's retreating figure, watching her head upstairs to find Qin Chu Angelica. "You slut," she thought, "You're probably going to do something dirty again. That shameless maid only won the Hero's favor by using her shameless body."

In other words, I, this young lady, am unwilling to lose my innocence with Qin Chu; otherwise, would a mere maid like you have the opportunity to be so arrogant?

Sylph hummed to herself, recalling Qin Chu's words: she had chosen the least effective treatment method; the other two would be more effective...

If things continue like this, no one knows when it will end. The long ordeal is also making Sylph feel uncomfortable, and no one can guarantee that her condition will not suddenly worsen during this long period of time.

Or, how about we try the second method?

As long as the bottom line isn't crossed, it's fine, even though she feels it's very dirty.

Sylph watched Angelica's figure gradually disappear around the corner of the corridor, muttering to herself, "Speaking of which... I have a feeling that this maid today is a bit strange."

Chapter 1 is here. Many thanks to Damengqianqiucc for the 20,000 points reward. I'll be adding two more chapters, so I currently owe five chapters. I've been having trouble sleeping these past two days. I've been drowsy while writing, which is really uncomfortable. It's been three days now, and I haven't been able to sleep well.

Chapter 187 Two Angelica? (2)

Sylph glanced suspiciously at the corner of the stairs again, but Angelica's figure had completely disappeared.

The elf shook her head. She wasn't the particularly shrewd type to begin with. Although she felt something strangely off, Sylph didn't take it to heart. She quickly returned to her room. After all, she had a lot of worries of her own and didn't have the energy to care about anything else. After cleaning the stains off her body, she sat alone on the edge of the bed, quietly pondering the three treatment options Qin Chu had mentioned.

The third option is absolutely unacceptable.

That was a line that Sylph could never cross.

The first method has already been tried, and although it had some effect, the results didn't seem very good.

As for the middle one, if it could free her from this misery sooner, perhaps she could barely endure it... Sylph thought to herself as she picked up a mirror.

Ever since she learned about the two marks on her neck, Sylph has had an involuntary urge to observe and touch them. She desperately hopes that this is just a nightmare, and that one day when she looks in the mirror again, the two marks on her neck will disappear completely.

However, wishful thinking is ultimately just wishful thinking.

Sylph's pupils gradually contracted, and her body even trembled slightly, because she discovered that the brand, whose color had faded slightly after the first treatment, had somehow returned to its original state... no, it was even a little darker.

Could this be a sign that the Evil God's Corruption intensifying?

A strong sense of fear sent chills down Sylph's spine. The mark below her neck wasn't too dark yet; it was barely noticeable unless you looked closely. But if it continued to deepen... once the Holy Church discovered her physical mutation, she might not even have time to transform into a monster before being captured and executed by Holy Church.

They will not allow a second Karthus to appear.

Squeak!

The door to Qin Chu's bedroom was pushed open with a slight sound.

A unique fragrance began to fill the room as Angelica's beautiful figure swayed in the breeze.

Because he purified Karthus last night and worked overtime tirelessly to give Sylph the first round of treatment, Qin Chu was extremely exhausted. He lay quietly on the bed, seemingly asleep.

But when that alluring fragrance entered his nostrils, Qin Chu's nose twitched slightly, and he opened his eyes somewhat groggily. When he saw the graceful figure at the door, a smile appeared on his tired face.

"Anjie, it's you..."

Angelica seemed to possess a special kind of Magic Power; no matter how tired one was, seeing her would instantly lift one's spirits, as if all fatigue would vanish completely.

Angelica's soft golden eyes seemed to exude a pinkish allure, her slender legs slowly crossed, her body swaying gracefully like a model walking the runway, every move displaying a breathtaking temptation.