His Deeds Exposed

Lynn stared wide-eyed and instinctively clicked the image.

In an instant.

A cute little girl with a (๑＞︶＜๑) expression, held aloft by a tentacle, appeared before his eyes.

[Everyone]: "???"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "My daughter."

[Everyone]: "!!!"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "That human boy said having a daughter like this reflected the goodness, kindness, and beauty in my heart, but I keep feeling he did something to her, because my other children all look like this. [Image] (Click to view)"

Lynn opened the image.

One twisted, malformed tentacle monster after another appeared in it, along with split-mouthed monsters and masses of rotting flesh. The visual contamination was severe.

[Burned Ghost]: "Uh... Your Majesty, when I went to that shop yesterday morning, I saw that human doctor. He seemed to be performing cosmetic surgery on a Ghost Infant using some very horrifying methods... I don't know if that was your daughter..."

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "???!"

[Evil Spirit Queen]: "Private message me. Tell me everything!"

Snap-

Lynn hastily closed the Region Channel, his eyes wide.

You've got to be kidding!

But how could I have known the Dark World actually had an information-sharing platform like the metaverse?!

I worked so hard today to pull the wool over that female ghost's eyes!

And now it's all been exposed in less than a day?!

Lynn had originally wanted to explore more of the Vision Realm's features.

But at that moment, he had completely lost interest.

Without delay.

Lynn logged out.

The moment his consciousness returned to his body, Lynn rushed to the front door at an unimaginable speed.

Without another word.

Lynn moved to shut the door.

But almost simultaneously, a voice brimming with amusement drifted out of the black mist beyond it.

"Good boy, closing so early today? Is something scaring you?"

Lynn's expression froze.

Tap-tap-

Footsteps sounded one after another.

Soon, a woman with a graceful figure and an utterly seductive air emerged from the black mist nearby.

A charming smile graced her face, her long, wavy hair hung down her back, and every step she took was alluring.

It was the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit from before.

[Lynn's Sanity Value -10]

She got here that fast?

A professional smile immediately appeared on Lynn's face. He rubbed his temples and said:

"No, I'm just feeling a little unwell today, so I wanted to close early and get some proper rest."

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit approached gracefully, slowly biting her scarlet lip as she said:

"I see."

"What a shame."

"I was hoping to properly thank you for taking care of my daughter."

[Ding! Danger level: 79%]

Lynn instinctively stepped back, secretly gripping the revolver behind his back as he smiled.

"Oh, please. I was only doing my job. There's no need to thank me!"

[Ding! You have triggered a quest: Survive. Quest rewards: 200 Skeleton Coins, 200 base experience, special reward x1]

Lynn: "!!"

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit smiled as she approached step by step.

Her gaze was exceptionally gentle.

But in stark contrast.

The danger level kept rising.

[Danger level: 81%]

[Danger level: 85%]

[Danger level: 90%]

But just as she was about to reach Lynn, the sound of rolling wheels suddenly came from the distant darkness, drawing closer.

Creak-creak-

It was extremely grating.

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit immediately stopped, and the smile on her face faltered slightly.

Slowly, a heavily wrinkled old woman pulling a cart appeared in front of Lynn's apothecary and greeted him with a smile.

"Young man, are you closing up?"

As though he had just found a lifeline, Lynn immediately went forward with a cheerful smile and said:

"Yes, I'm feeling a bit unwell, so I wanted to rest early. How was your haul today, Granny?"

The Scavenger chuckled. "I'm old. Nobody wants this old woman around. But with those things you gave me today, I won't need to scavenge for several days. Hehehe-"

Without another word.

Lynn said earnestly, "Actually, Granny, I've collected some rubbish today that might interest you. Shall I give it to you now?"

"Oh?" The Scavenger chuckled. "Thank you, young man."

Lynn quickly returned to the apothecary.

Then he immediately brought out the long hair the Witcher and Black Knight had left behind and solemnly placed it on the Scavenger's cart.

[Ding! You have given the Scavenger: Witcher's long hair x1]

[Ding! You have given the Scavenger: Black Knight's white hair x1]

The Scavenger jolted.

Then she stared at Lynn with an exceedingly complicated look and said:

"When I passed the entrance to the alley, those two outsiders were still fighting. Their heads were so shiny they hurt these old eyes."

"Were you the one who shaved both their heads?"

Lynn smiled. "That's right. They're both very good customers of mine."

The Scavenger paused, then smiled with newfound respect. "Impressive, impressive. To think all the outsiders who've recently appeared in our Wandering Soul Alley have dealings with you, young man. The younger generation really is formidable."

"But this time, I don't have anything to give you. You wouldn't mind letting an old woman rest her feet outside your shop, would you?"

Lynn hurriedly supported the old woman and said with a cheerful smile:

"I'd be delighted. Please, Granny, sit down. You can rest for as long as you like."

[Ding! You have completed the quest. The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit has abandoned her hostility toward you. You have received rewards: 200 Skeleton Coins, 200 base experience, special reward: "Curse Diagnosis Skill Book" x1]

Lynn kept smiling, but inwardly, he had already been through death's door more than once.

He knew.

That Blood-Robed Evil Spirit had come here to kill me!

If this old woman, with whom he was on good terms, hadn't appeared, he probably really would have died here today.

"Young man, who's this?"

The Scavenger turned her head with a smile and looked at the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit in red standing nearby.

Lynn immediately introduced her with a cheerful smile. "Oh, she's another customer of mine, a neighbor who just moved here recently. She's a very friendly, beautiful lady."

The Blood-Robed Evil Spirit gave a faint smile, a cold gleam stirring in her eyes.

She did not linger.

Slowly turning around, she brushed back her long hair and curled her lips slightly as she said:

"Since you're busy, I won't disturb you. But I've made some very delicious food for tonight. You wouldn't mind coming over as my guest, would you? I live at number 45. My daughter... likes you very much."

[Ding! You have triggered a quest: Blood Feast]

[Quest branch one]: Accept the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's invitation and visit her home.

[Quest branch two]: Refuse the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's invitation and survive tonight.

[Quest rewards]: 1,000 Skeleton Coins, 500 base experience, special reward x1

Rrrip-

The corners of the Blood-Robed Evil Spirit's mouth suddenly split all the way to her ears, revealing writhing tentacles and vicious barbs inside.

"You wouldn't refuse, would you?" she asked gently.