The Slothful Witch's Commission

In the mist, the passage of time is almost imperceptible.

Whether it was day or night, it was always a hazy, indistinct expanse, and Rosweisse had no idea how long she had been sailing through this fog.

Perhaps less than a day? Perhaps a very long time has passed...

The ocean shrouded in mist seemed to be a pure, deathly world.

There were no seabirds calling, no fish leaping out of the water, no rippling waves... nothing at all; the whole world seemed to be immersed in stillness and deathly silence.

That empty, desolate, and lifeless atmosphere is most likely to evoke fear in people's hearts.

Rosweisse finally understood that what was most unbearable in this place was not thirst and hunger, nor the monsters that could jump out at any moment, but... the devastating loneliness.

Furthermore, the lack of results led to a constant increase in feelings of depression and disappointment.

She encountered nothing during the unknown amount of time that passed, not even a single attack, and she had never seen Mermaid.

Rosweisse knew that obtaining the Mermaid Heart would not be easy, and she was prepared to wander here for a long time, having also stored enough food in her storage ring.

However, that sense of oppression and loss continued to grow day by day.

Perhaps many of those who explored the Endless Sea ultimately perished in this torment?

She didn't even know where she was in the situation...

At the bow of the ship, Rosweisse took a deep breath, her small hands placed on her chest. She was trying to calm the agitation in her chest; controlling her emotions was the most important thing in the Endless Sea.

Bang...

Just then, after all this time, the first unusual sound suddenly entered Rosweisse's ears.

The boat beneath them rocked slightly, and ripples finally spread across the still, stagnant sea, as if the bow of the boat had struck something.

Although it was only a very slight noise, it jolted Rosweisse awake, and she jumped to her feet, her golden eyes flashing with excitement.

My heart was racing, and even my breathing became rapid.

That was incredibly difficult.

With a trembling heart, Rosweisse looked toward the bow of the ship, and then her beautiful face instantly turned somewhat eerie.

She never imagined she would witness such a scene.

Rosweisse would have accepted that the bow of the ship had crashed into a hideous monster, but... Rosweisse never imagined that what was floating on the sea above the bow of the ship at this very moment would be... a woman?

Yes, that was a woman.

She was a rather beautiful woman, but her hair looked like it hadn't been styled in a long time, appearing somewhat disheveled, and her clothes were tattered, yet she didn't bother to change them.

She floated silently on the water's surface, like a fish that had long since died.

Even after being hit by the small boat, it remained completely still, as if it were already dead... A hint of languor lingered on its pretty face.

In this Endless Sea filled with an eerie atmosphere, how could one possibly encounter a woman floating on the surface, who has been dead for a long time?

Even with Rosweisse's intelligence, she was completely baffled at this point.

Could it be Magic Creature living in the depths of the Endless Sea? In such a mysterious place as the Endless Sea, it's not surprising that some strange beings possess the ability to shapeshift.

Could this woman even be a Mermaid?

Although I've heard that Mermaid have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish tail, which differs somewhat from this woman's appearance, who can guarantee that this isn't just an illusion created by Mermaid?

However, if it were an illusion, Rosweisse didn't think that a mere illusion of a Mermaid could fool her.

Could it be that this is some human who, like myself, explored the Endless Sea but ultimately died here?

In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through Rosweisse's mind. If she was just another human exploring the Endless Sea like herself, but ultimately dying here, then this woman would be meaningless to Rosweisse.

Rosweisse initially wanted to leave it alone, but after some consideration, she ordered Aili to retrieve the woman's body from the sea.

Perhaps some useful clues can be found on this woman's body, such as notes she left while exploring the Endless Sea, which could save us a lot of trouble.

However, when Rosweisse examined the woman's body, she was dismayed to find that the woman had nothing on her except for that long dress, not even a storage ring, which was an essential item for adventurers on the Skyvault Continent.

Not to mention anything like notes.

The fact that she had found nothing made Rosweisse very unhappy, and in her frustration, she wanted to throw the woman's body back down... Strangely enough, the woman seemed to have been dead for some time.

Logically, the corpse should have already decomposed, emitting a strong stench, and might even have been eaten by some marine creatures.

In reality, although this woman's skin was cold, it was still delicate and full of elasticity.

Rosweisse pushed the corpse with her hand, trying to throw the woman's body back into the sea, but at that moment, Rosweisse suddenly felt a slight ripple.

Her pupils suddenly contracted, and her gaze instantly fell on the woman's chest.

The towering chest was slowly descending.

That's... a heartbeat?

This woman still has a heartbeat? Is she still alive?

This sudden discovery put Rosweisse on alert. She gave Aili a wink; the two were already prepared for a fight. In a place like this, it was always better to be cautious, right?

Golden eyes stared intently at the woman's body. After a long time, the woman's heart finally beat again... Her heartbeat was incredibly slow.

That wasn't the heart rate any normal living being should have. Coupled with that languid face, for some inexplicable reason, Rosweisse had a strange feeling—that this woman seemed too lazy to even register her heartbeat?

What the heck is this?!

A heartbeat is the most normal and instinctive reaction of any living being; it's something that cannot be controlled. How could someone be so lazy as to stop beating?

What chilled Rosweisse even more was that the woman's languid aura gradually spread, even affecting her. Rosweisse herself felt inexplicably lethargic, as if nothing else mattered.

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Chapter 486 The Sloth Witch's Request

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In reality, Rosweisse felt that she had been working very hard all along, for the resurrection of Jello, for the power of the Holy Church, and for her status and influence throughout the entire Skyvault Continent.

But now, inexplicably, Rosweisse felt that all her efforts were completely worthless.

What is the power of the Holy Church? What is its status on the Skyvault Continent?

It's all just fleeting, what's the point of pursuing these things? When you grow old and die, won't everything just vanish into nothingness?

Even reviving Jello seems to have become less important.

Even if someone who has long been dead were to be resurrected, would they still be the same Jello?

What's the point of wasting your prime years on these things? Why not lie down and relax your tired body and soul?

After all, it's really tiring.

In that instant, Rosweisse seemed to lose all motivation; she even wanted to lie on the deck and have a good sleep.

In fact, her body had already begun to sway and fall, but just as she was about to fall, Rosweisse's body shuddered.

The next instant, her pretty face turned deathly pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down Rosweisse's cheeks, her body completely soaked in sweat.

An indescribable sense of fear swept over me.

She couldn't understand what was going on, but Rosweisse knew at least that just now her soul seemed to have been affected by this woman who was either unconscious or asleep.

The faint aura emanating from this woman sent chills down Rosweisse's spine. It felt as if she could grind down all hope from the deepest recesses of your soul.

What kind of monster is this?

Instinctively, Rosweisse quickly retreated, increasing the distance between herself and the mysterious woman, until she had retreated to the stern of the ship and had nowhere left to go before stopping.

The scent emanating from the woman was still present, but it had finally weakened slightly.

Aili, who was already dead and merely a puppet, was unaffected by this.

Rosweisse had faced many enemies, but this was the first time she had encountered such a bizarre opponent.

Could this woman really be a monster wandering in the Endless Sea?

It truly lives up to its reputation as a forbidden zone for humankind.

Rosweisse needs some time to think carefully about how to deal with this woman.

What is this woman's identity? Is she a monster or a human?

What is that strange power all about?

Various thoughts swirled in Rosweisse's mind, and she still felt a lingering fear. What if she had truly been completely influenced by this strange woman and abandoned the plan to resurrect Jello...?

The thought of that possibility made Rosweisse tremble with fear.

It's unclear how much time passed, but the woman's heartbeat remained at an almost imperceptible frequency. Then, as if she had finally woken up, her eyelids trembled slightly, and she opened them a tiny crack.

It seems that even opening one's eyelids slightly wider is a waste of energy.

The woman seemed slightly puzzled by her surroundings, but she was too lazy to observe her surroundings, only glancing sideways at Rosweisse.

That look in her eyes always made Rosweisse feel like this woman was looking down on her.

That despicable guy.

"You saved me?" the woman finally spoke, her voice hoarse as if she hadn't spoken normally in a long time.

"Yes, who are you?" Rosweisse decided not to argue with the woman's rudeness and directly asked the question that had been bothering her.

But the mysterious woman didn't answer Rosweisse's question, only letting out a slightly annoyed sigh, "Phew, I didn't die again... Are you bored? Why did you save me?"

Hiss...

That despicable woman.

Rosweisse was so angry at those words that veins popped out on her forehead.

Is this woman crazy? Even though it wasn't my intention, I still saved her. Instead of thanking her, she directly questions me about whether I have too much free time?

Before figuring out the woman's background, Rosweisse could only suppress her Wrath, though her tone was no longer as friendly as before, and she gave a mocking snort, "What, do you want to die? If you want to die, why don't you commit suicide?"

Too lazy to commit suicide.

Such a crisp and decisive answer left Rosweisse speechless once again.

Rosweisse could accept answers like fear or being afraid of death, but what's with the "too lazy to commit suicide" part?

Are there really people in this world so lazy that they can't even be bothered to commit suicide?

Rosweisse stared wide-eyed in exasperation, then shook her head after a long while. She realized one thing: she couldn't handle this woman.

If this woman hadn't seemed to have been adrift in this Endless Sea for a long time and should know this area better than herself, and if Rosweisse hadn't wanted to pry her open and extract some useful information from her, she would have already kicked her off the ship.

However, judging from this woman's personality, she would most likely choose to let herself be thrown overboard, since she probably wouldn't bother getting off the ship...

Rosweisse felt a bit annoyed and racked her brains trying to find a way to get this incredibly Sloth woman to talk.

"Oh, by the way, could you please kill me?" Just then, the woman spoke up, making a rather strange request to Rosweisse.

Rosweisse trembled slightly, but... this seemed like an opportunity.

The previous saintess's large eyes darted around, and she already had a plan in mind. "Kill you? Of course, but you'll have to answer some questions for me first."

The woman was somewhat impatient, but in order to have someone kill her, she nodded.

"Who are you? What's your name? Why are you here?" Rosweisse bombarded her with a series of questions.

"My name... Vera ... I think that's what it is, but so much time has passed that I've almost forgotten it myself." The woman was quite cooperative in order to get Rosweisse to kill her.

"I should consider myself a Witch."

Witch.

The moment those two words appeared, Rosweisse felt her heart skip a beat.

Although this woman appears lazy, she is a rather mysterious and terrifying individual. After she awakens, Rosweisse tries to see through her strength, only to discover that her body is like an endless ocean, making it impossible to discern where the seabed lies.

The mysterious aura emanating from the woman could even directly influence Rosweisse's will, all of which indicated that, in terms of strength alone, this woman had fully met the standards of Witch.

This is why, despite her Wrath, Rosweisse has endured this woman until now; otherwise, given Rosweisse's temperament, she would have definitely used another method to pry open this woman's mouth... a physical method.

While pondering this in her mind, Rosweisse couldn't help but retort, "Witch? Or perhaps the Sloth Witch?"

"Huh? How did you know?"

Rosweisse rubbed her forehead in exasperation. Good heavens, this woman really is Sloth Witch.

Although the news was shocking, Rosweisse felt it was only natural, since apart from the Sloth Witch, there really wasn't anyone in the world as lazy as her.