The Rose School

Aren't you leaving yet?

Pali murmured softly, her amber-grey eyes turning crimson.

As night deepened, the "Rose School" members who had suddenly arrived at the country Villa showed no sign of leaving.

She was already starting to lose control of herself.

As a "Devil," its greatest weakness is its tendency to lose control!

Even if they don't lose control, they often exhibit a cold-blooded and cruel madness, easily driven by various negative desires such as bloodlust and killing.

This influence acts primarily on the "Devil" itself.

Therefore, as a "Parasite," Lorry's consciousness can barely maintain a balance, suppressing negative desires and emotions as bodily instincts.

But the situation is different now.

Since the ritual to Advancement "Desire Apostle" began, this body has been in a state of constant rage and bloodlust, instinctively wanting to harm others.

This was nothing short of the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Long-suppressed negative desires, coupled with the effects of the Advancement ceremony, made Pali feel like she had become a powder keg ready to Explosion at any moment. If her true self hadn't sent a "Soothing" Charm in time, she probably would have detonated long ago!

Even with the "Soothing" Charm, she was already nearing her limit after more than three days of the previous ritual.

"No!

"We can't delay any longer."

"If I abandon today's operation, my condition will worsen, I'll gradually lose my sanity, and I'll turn into Monster who only knows how to kill and mate!"

Amidst a jumble of thoughts, Pali's grey eyes were already bloodshot.

She gritted her teeth, suddenly raised her gaze, and looked at the brightly lit country Villa not far away, a fierce glint flashing in her blood-red eyes.

If you don't want to leave, then stay here forever!

Meanwhile, inside the lobby of the country Villa.

The servants were sent outside, while inside, seven or eight members of the "Rose School" mingled, enjoying local-style roasted meats and brewed wine.

From the Small Room connected to the Living Room, faint cries or moans of a woman could be heard. They seemed used to it, as if they hadn't heard a thing, continuing to drink and chat, using the high concentration of alcohol to numb their recently tense nerves.

The Villa's owner, "Werewolf" Kang Dun, took a sip of his drink and said:

"I heard that Barn's gang has found the killer's trail and has been inviting help all afternoon to hunt him down."

"If successful, it would be a fantastic opportunity to prove yourself, and perhaps even catch Lord Adrian's eye. Aren't you tempted, sir?"

At the head of the table, directly opposite the door, the crimson round table was occupied. "The Zombie," Sai Liwen, scoffed, his tone dripping with displeasure. "What good is it if I'm tempted?"

"You know perfectly well that I've never gotten along with that idiot. There's no way he'd invite me to his hunt."

As he spoke, he chuckled:

"And things aren't as simple as he thinks."

"The murderer managed to hold out for several days despite our pursuit; why would he easily fall into the trap of an idiot? Unless he's just as stupid."

After taking several large gulps of strong liquor in annoyance, a blush gradually appeared on Sai Liwen's pale face. He dropped the sarcasm in his eyes and changed the subject:

However, on the other hand...

"Although I don't get along with that idiot, I still hope he succeeds. That way, at least everyone won't be running around all day like they have these past few days, with no time to even enjoy themselves."

Sensing the unspoken meaning in the other person's words, Kang Dun's eyes held a knowing glint as he smiled and said:

"What a coincidence! A few days ago, my men robbed a caravan, and the goods were just delivered this morning. Two of them are the type that adults like."

"We're in the adults' room now."

Sai Liwen's eyes flickered slightly as he sized up Kang Dun a few times, then he picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp. "So generous, is there something you need from me?"

Kang Dun attentively poured the other person's drink, smiling ingratiatingly as he said:

"As you all know, I've been a ' Werewolf ' for several years now..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sai Liwen scoffed.

"So you were after that ' Zombie ' trait, no wonder you've been so compliant with me since last year, even sharing your mistress with me."

"However, I don't need it myself anyway, and considering how hospitable you are every time I come, selling it to you isn't out of the question."

"Tell me, how much money are you willing to offer?"

Mid-Sequence Potion are not easy to obtain anywhere, not even from a Concealment organization like the "Rose School." There are only two paths to further Advancement.

First, perform tasks, accumulate contributions, and redeem them from the organization.

Second, purchase the corresponding Beyonder Characteristic or Beyonder Characteristic from external channels through monetary transactions or other means.

There's hope... Kang Dun was overjoyed. After a moment's calculation, he said, "2000 pounds, plus the equivalent of 2500 pounds in Gold Coins, how about that?"

Sai Liwen scoffed:

"Are you kidding me? I didn't sell it to that idiot Barnes even for 5,000 pounds. Otherwise, why do you think we're at odds?"

At least £6,000!

"Otherwise, you can just wait it out and accumulate contribution points by completing tasks."

He got up and walked upstairs to the second floor, saying without turning his head as he went, "Think carefully about which is more important, money or ability."

"This is your only chance tonight. If you haven't made up your mind by the time I've had my fill of those two beauties from the Feysac Empire, then this is off the table."

Having issued his ultimatum, he put the matter out of his mind, licked his thick lips a few times, and focused all his attention on what was to come:

What's so fun about delicate women like Loen and Intis? The women of the Feysac Empire are much more exciting to play with...

Downstairs, Kang Dun's gaze was gloomy, his expression slightly Distortion. When his men approached him, noticing his unpleasant look, they were immediately shooed away impatiently.

Glug glug!

The liquor gushed from the bottle, quickly filling his glass.

Kang Dun raised his glass and downed it in one gulp, then exhaled forcefully. He stood up, looked around, his gaze sweeping over Sai Liwen's Zombie before settling on his men:

"Two people, come with me to move the money."

After saying that, he walked out first with a dark face.

That insatiable stray dog, Sai Liwen, has been eating, drinking, and playing for free here for the past two years, and yet he's sold it to me at such a premium!

No wonder Barn turned against this stray dog. Normally, a "Zombie" trait would cost just over four thousand pounds, and five thousand pounds would be considered high!

Now he's asking for six thousand pounds!

You stray dog, you better pray your Sequence One higher than mine... Kang Dun thought darkly, when suddenly he caught sight of a graceful figure.

He frowned slightly, and was about to open his mouth to ask a question when his vision blurred, and he was sent flying backward, coughing up blood, as if struck by a giant hammer in the chest. At another table in the Living Room, Kang Dun's five or six men looked at each other, and the two lowest- Sequence "Prisoner" stood up on their own initiative.

Just as they were about to jog to catch up with their Boss, they were horrified to see a dark figure smash through half a door and fly in from the darkness outside like a cannonball.