OBS Chapter 3944 The Night with Daniste (Seeking Votes)
Chapter 3944 The Night with Daniste (Seeking Votes)
Chapter 3944 The Night with Daniste (Seeking Votes)
Chains that even evil spirits and demons cannot break free from, so of course these flesh and blood cannot break free either.
Under the suppression of the chains, the scattered flesh and blood melted away one by one in the scorching dragon breath. A small portion was directly crushed by the "Chains of Great Sin." The [Gluttony] rune glowed faintly on the four chains. The chains became more powerful because they had crushed the flesh and blood. This was also the change in this magic after Shad listened to the information of the [Mark of Great Sin].
[Outsider, your "Chains of Great Sin" have crushed the holder of the sin of "Gluttony," granting you a new trait: Realism. The chains' color can now blend seamlessly with your surroundings.]
This was the first time he had gained power by defeating an enemy after the magic had been elevated, but at this moment the white mist of time had already wrapped around the silver dragon, and he had no time to consider the new characteristics of the magic.
To avoid causing trouble for Gina and the others, Shad converted almost all of his spiritual energy into dragon breath and spewed it into the small room.
The intense light and the boundless heat of the dragon's breath forced the witches at the entrance to retreat. After the breath ended, the mutated flesh and blood were indeed destroyed, leaving only a blood-red stone on the ground.
"The Blood Essence of All Things!"
Having seen this thing in Moon Bay, Shad immediately recognized it. With a thought, the red stone flew out of the room and landed at Gina's feet. There was no time for farewells. Shad remained in his dragon form, only noticing that the room wasn't originally a laboratory but a prison cell, before disappearing into the white mist.
"I will definitely come back!"
"The essence of all things! Mr. Hamilton has been a great help."
The short, halfling witch, wearing gloves, picked up the blood-red stone and murmured in amazement. The old witch, leaning against the wall, still looked unwell. Having cast a powerful spell while already mentally wounded, she would likely need much more rest.
"Both times I opened the door, it was a dangerous room. I can't even remember what I just saw. The room Mr. Hamilton opened was clearly the factory's 'confinement room.' That thing was part of an ancient evil artifact—the Imposter. It is said that this evil artifact is the ultimate form of the 'false human,' capable of disguising itself as anything."
The old witch then looked at Gina, who was staring blankly at the cell:
"What's wrong? Is there something else worth noting here?"
The solitary confinement cell was empty, practically devoid of anything. The crimson light illuminated every corner, making it the most spacious room in this filthy factory, its sole purpose being confinement.
"Nothing."
The dragon maid immediately shook her head, then blushed and asked her companions:
"Didn't you guys notice how beautiful that dragon was? Oh, it was absolutely the most, most, most, most beautiful dragon I've ever seen! Senior Wilder was right after all!"
"Ok?"
(Mia is running.)
[Outsider, you have returned to the present.]
[A message from the ancient god "Father of the Infinite Tree":]
[Task incomplete.]
[Time Key: Fifth Era - 3030 - One-Armed Prince, 1/3 damaged.]
The next opening time will be one week later.
"Cough cough~"
Coughing, Shad emerged from the doorway of his second bedroom. He had left in the form of a Moon Dragon, but returned in human form. This wasn't a "return to his original form," since he was still his true self regardless of the form; it was simply that the Tree Father maintained his initial state each time he was brought back.
Therefore, the tearing sensation he felt when forcibly using the second transformation form disappeared, but unfortunately, his spirit would not fully recover upon returning.
"I still can't get used to breathing dragon's breath."
Shad complained, stuffing tea leaves into his mouth and chewing them slowly to replenish his energy, rather than wasting "star dewdrops".
Looking out the window at that moment, he saw the deep night. He bent down and picked up Mia, who was already meowing. Because he hadn't brought out any smell from the "blood-stained factory," the cat hadn't smelled anything strange.
It was still Wednesday night. Luvia was working overtime at the association. Galina and the others hadn't come yet. Winnie had also returned to Fatummont Island after helping Shad take a bath, so only Shad and Mia were at home.
One moment they were fighting against unknown mutated flesh and blood in a strange and dangerous place, and the next they were back home, able to turn their heads and even see the quiet night view of St. Teresa's Square through the window.
He was somewhat unaccustomed to this huge change, but after taking a deep breath, he immediately smiled because of the peace and tranquility of his home.
The time key brought him a great surprise. The appearance of another dragon maid gave him hope that he could reconnect with Miss Felianana and the others. The rich and profound knowledge of the twelfth-level old witch of the [Church of Creation] also provided him with a new approach to treating Vigo.
"However, there is a lot to do. We need to find magical arts or potions that can suppress flesh mutation, prepare a relic called 'Active Metal' for Miss Linor Bradvi, and consider how to add something else to the 'Life Furnace' later."
It would be ridiculous if the four of us combined couldn't defeat what we ultimately created from the 'Bloodstained Factory'.
As Shad stood at the window looking out, he thought to himself, but he could also hope for a rescue from Miss Felicia and her group. However, outsiders rarely place their hopes on possibilities.
The psychological impact of the blood and gore in the filthy factory was quickly erased by the tranquility of home. Although he could still faintly smell the stench of blood when he thought of those glaring red hues, touching Mia and listening to the cat's soft meows quickly dispelled even the last vestiges of discomfort.
When Winnie prepared a late-night snack for Luvia, she also saved one for Shad. Although he didn't have much time "out," Shad did want to eat something, and Xiaomia was happy to oblige.
Considering health and taste, Winnie prepared mostly snacks and fruits for the late-night snack, without any meat, so Shad's appetite was not affected.
While having a late-night snack, Shad figured out how to deal with the problem caused by the key. So after finishing his meal, he took the cat directly to the basement and went to the college library.
Night had fallen, and Danesther had returned to the tower. When Shad appeared in the tower following the path he had traversed many times recently, the red-haired sorceress was quite surprised:
"Shad? What brings you here to see me?"
Xia De smiled:
"Aren't you welcome? No one's home tonight, and I just used the Time Key, so I have some things to tell you. Look, I even brought Xiaomia with me."
Daniste has Shad's pajamas in her wardrobe, and Shad's toiletries have long been available in the tower's bathroom. Apart from the cat, Shad doesn't need to bring anything.
The sorceress looked delighted:
"How could I not welcome you? What are you saying? So, Shad, how was your day?"
Xia De sighed deeply:
"Oh, finally I've found someone besides Winnie to share my experiences with."
He followed Daniste up to the higher levels of the tower:
"Today I went to the City of Scholars, Arcadia, because of the 'Big-Toothed Sparrow' matter. The weather there was nice. I first visited the owner of the local Blue Ink Library and received a quest to collect three books. Afterwards, I went to the famous Candlecastle Library, where I met someone among the bookshelves before lunch."
It was only at this moment that Xia De suddenly remembered that he had ultimately failed to open the book "Summer Night Collection".
Before resting that evening, Shad shared with Daniste all his actions from Wednesday and asked her if she had any ancestors named "Melody Gustav" who had worked at the Church of Creation.
"Is this the old witch you were talking about? It must just be a coincidence that we share the same surname. I've never heard of such a prominent figure in my ancestors' lineage."
The administrator said this, then added jokingly:
"Look at you, you've only rested for a month and a half, and you're already so busy again. You go to unfamiliar cities to meet unfamiliar witches during the day, and then go back to the past to participate in dangerous adventures at night. Does this mean a new story is about to begin?"
On such a beautiful night, Denise certainly didn't want to just listen to Shad's stories. After learning about Shad's general background, she helped him settle in with Mia, then took his hand and led him to the restroom:
"Although you won't carry any dangerous curses or strange smells after returning from the past, the factory you described is still so disgusting. You should go wash up first, otherwise I feel like you smell too."
Xia De thought she made a lot of sense, and so the discussion of serious matters that evening came to an end, because the housekeeper, in order to prevent him from not washing properly, did what a maid had done a few hours earlier.
Although there was no spectacular scene of hot water melting ice crystals this time, Danist still displayed her unique charm in the mist. When her rose-red eyes looked at Shad, Shad thought he had truly seen the Red Moon.
However, Daniste wasn't unconcerned about what Shad had said. After a rather pleasant evening, early Thursday morning, she arranged breakfast in her tower. Mia's goat's milk was prepared by the academy's kitchen, so Shad didn't need to make a special trip back.
“Didn’t you say last night that the halfling witch wanted [Active Metal]? I know about this kind of relic, but it’s not the lowest danger level relic she mentioned. In our time, [Active Metal] is a Guardian-level relic.”
"As long as it's not a Sage-level or Angel-level artifact, is it easy to get your hands on this relic?"
The restaurant in the tower was on the third floor. Shad and Daniste sat facing each other at a square table. Mia was eating breakfast to Shad's right, while the "moon egg" was placed on a cushion to her left.
The red-haired sorceress was still wearing her nightgown. She felt that the atmosphere was just like a cozy breakfast at a typical family home, which made her feel exceptionally good this morning.