Lynn looked at Melisandre kneeling before him, at the ruby she held high, and felt utterly torn.
Kill her, and he could get two divine skills.
One granted eternal youth, the other resurrection.
Immortality, and the power to bring anyone back to life, provided the Lord of Light agreed...
Even if he faced countless unknown threats in the future, with those two skills, Lynn would have nothing left to fear. He could do whatever he pleased.
The temptation was enormous!
But to just snuff out a living, breathing beauty like this...
This woman wasn't just beautiful. She had an exquisite figure, full and voluptuous, and she was a rare specimen-a magic user.
Keeping her around as a useful pawn would offer all sorts of benefits.
Lynn's mind raced.
Wait!
An idea suddenly sprang into his mind.
Melisandre is a follower of the Lord of Light, his representative in this world.
If she dies, surely this so-called Lord of Light won't just stand by and let it happen?
Then couldn't I... exploit a bug?
First, I'll dismantle her gem and get the skills.
Before she's completely dead, while her body hasn't rotted, I'll kill her with a single sword thrust.
Then I'll use the Flame Resurrection I just acquired to bring her back!
That way, I'll have the skills, and she'll still be alive.
I want it all!
Absolutely perfect!
The more Lynn thought about it, the more feasible the plan seemed.
But before that, he needed to confirm one thing.
What restrictions did this resurrection technique actually have?
If he acted on impulse and couldn't bring Melisandre back, the joke would be on him.
He had no desire to let someone loyal to him die for nothing because of his own stupidity.
"Get up."
Lynn did not reach for the