Chapter 240 Three Purple Entries (Part 3)
As Aiwass struggled to wake up, he heard a childish and painful scream coming from next door.
That was Daiya's voice——
Aiwass immediately turned over and started coughing because of the dust.
The bed he was lying on was covered with a thick layer of dust, which was stirred up and flew everywhere as he moved.
This inn had been abandoned for who knows how many years. This shabby, haunted-house-like room was the true reality.
As Aiwas moved, the flame butterfly that had previously landed on his nose flew up on its own and landed on his shoulder.
But Aiwass did not rush out the door immediately. Instead, he reached towards his waist first - but he did not find the gun.
Aiwass immediately rushed to the corner of the room, opened his backpack, and dumped out the corpse's clothes, pistol, and banknotes that were piled together haphazardly.
When he touched the gun, a long-lost light suddenly appeared before his eyes:
Demon Hunter +3
【Superb Weapon (Light Purple)】
[Firearm, revolver, capacity five rounds]
【9mm Bullet (4/5)】
[Features: It significantly increases damage to demons, spirits, and evil spellcasters]
[Elf Style: Failure rate is greatly reduced, maintenance cost is increased]
[Module - Fragile Focus: When no damage is taken for five seconds, accuracy gradually increases, reaching maximum after fifteen seconds of no damage.]
[Module-Elegant Aiming: Accuracy is significantly improved]
[Module - Rapid Draw: The accuracy of the first bullet is greatly improved]
——This is the first time that Aiwas has seen a weapon with such a pure module since he came to this world.
This kind of module even looks like it was specially made by players... and it's the kind of top-notch weapon that takes who knows how many months to grind out!
With this level of accuracy, you can basically hit a static target without even aiming after drawing your gun. Even if the opponent is very fast, as long as your hand can keep up with the maximum speed, you can still hit it.
Just by holding this gun, Aiwass felt that his will became more focused and his hands holding the gun became more sensitive and swift.
But as soon as Aiwas opened the door, he was blown back by the turbulence.
The door to Room 201 next door collapsed directly outward into the corridor. A pink-purple storm roared, and the surrounding walls gradually became transparent, like amethyst.
Aiwass tried to rush forward—but as soon as the wind blew on him, Aiwass felt his body become paralyzed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A golden flame butterfly emerged from the palm of his left hand... then it suddenly shattered and turned into a ball of golden flame.
The paralysis in Aiwas' body was immediately dispelled, and he was surrounded by golden flames and rushed directly into Room 201!
Room 201 is completely different from Room 202. There is no dust here and it looks like it has just been cleaned.
Even in Room 201, the walls had cracked, revealing the reddish-brown bricks within—and under the constant blowing of the pink-purple storm, they gradually oozed thick black-red blood.
And the center of the storm was Dai Ya.
She was now kneeling on the bed in pain - she seemed to be reading a story book here just now, but now the book had been blown to the other side of the room.
Her body was covered in cracks. Those cracks were no longer tiny crevices, but irregular fractures thicker than her own fingers. Inside, a pink substance, resembling flesh and blood, yet also colloid, squirmed, constantly blowing out violent winds as if breathing. Purple liquid oozed from her entire body.
The skin and flesh all over her body were gradually torn apart. The intense pain made Isabel scream as soon as she woke up, and now she was shaking weakly all over.
She was in so much pain that tears streamed down her face—she couldn't even tell if they were tears or purple liquid dripping from the cracks.
——That purple liquid is the devil’s blood.
Seeing Aiwas rushing in, she couldn't help but whispered: "Save me...Dad..."
But she quickly reacted and changed her words: "Kill me—"
--Bang!
Aiwass fired without hesitation.
——But it’s no use.
The air in front of Dai Ya suddenly cracked, like a windshield shattering while driving. She subconsciously closed her eyes, but the bullet did not hit her.
And Aiwass continued to pull the trigger - two shots, three shots.
After three consecutive shots, the sanctified silver bullets specially designed for fighting demons were unable to touch Dai Ya at all, and only continued to shatter the world in front of her.
Three shots fired, and the world shattered into a head-sized chunk. Looking out the window through the gap, one could see the beautiful scene of spring blossoms in the first layer of the dream, and Dai Ya, who had closed her eyes in fear, but remained intact.
If he wasn't determined enough and had just reached this level by chance, he might have hesitated at this point.
However, Aiwass simply opened his left hand again—two butterflies, one golden and one crimson, fluttered and flew towards Dai Ya, who was kneeling on the bed.
All Isabel could do was endure the increasingly intense pain and try not to resist. But even so, the nightmare that was gradually awakening in her body began to fight back spontaneously -
Suddenly, "Agni"'s body cracked and a large amount of blood gushed out.
It was as if an invisible sharp blade had pierced through his body. His clothes were not damaged at all, but deep scars were left on his body that were visible to the bone.
The golden butterfly flew slowly and arrived at the "broken world".
It flew in, and then exploded—
A golden glow suddenly shone—patches of light appeared in the air around Dai Ya, as if she were covering a strong light source with her clasped hands, yet light still seeped through the gaps between her fingers.
The next moment, the crimson butterfly suddenly exploded.
The scorching firestorm roared and rolled up, constantly sucking in everything around it.
Then, the fourth shot.
The gunshot rang out, and the bullet finally broke through the critical point.
Dai Ya was hit on the forehead by the bullet, and was thrown back violently by the impact.
And this was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Under the combined effects of the firestorm and the purifying fire, the illusory outer shell of Daiya finally shattered.
In order to fight against the flames, she continuously released stronger demonic power from her body, and the entire world around her was shaking violently.
It's like the surface of a lake covered in ice. When an ice chisel breaks through it, the transparent ice suddenly turns white.
The "transparent" world around him gradually exploded into balls of frost flowers.
But Aiwass remained fearless and walked forward in the shattered space.
Isabel, now somewhat sober, shook her head, trying to get Aiwass to leave. But her voice was no longer audible—as if the signal was bad, her voice was sometimes far away, sometimes near, sometimes loud, sometimes soft.
The shattered space didn't tear Aiwass's clothes apart, but only tore his flesh apart. Because it wasn't the fragmentation of space in the first place, but the confusion of dreams and the world.
"I want to...share a secret with you, Isabel."
Aiwass said softly, "When we first met, I used this power to achieve victory... But I don't know if this method will work..."
His whole body was bathed in blood, and he penetrated the barrier like a bloody man and walked in with difficulty.
It was like walking naked through a thorny jungle, the injuries were so horrific that it was unbearable to look at.
For some reason, the phantom demon in Isabel's body became increasingly quiet.
"But I think that's the nature of the path of devotion. At this moment, I can try. I should try."
He whispered, extending his bleeding right hand. His index finger gently touched the crack in Isabel's body.
When the blood seeped in, Isabel felt as if the world had become quiet.
"—Selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication."
Aiwass whispered, putting his wrist into "Daya's" mouth.
"Eat in silence, my lamb.
“I am the Eucharist, this is mercy.”
As the words fell, the sacred ritual was established.
Dai Ya completely lost control of her body and bit Aiwass's wrist like crazy. The countless tiny wounds on his wrist were like sucking mouths, easily sucking out warm flesh and blood.
As she sucked big gulps of blood, the purple lines on her body gradually faded.
At the same time, the strange light gradually shifted to Aiwas's eyes.
Soon, after eating and drinking her fill, Dai Ya fell into an uncontrollable sleep.
And as she fell into a deep sleep, the world around her tried to change again—
"Don't do this, Incubus."
However, at this moment, Aiwass raised his hand and stopped it.
The nightmare was also very obedient, and the changes stopped instantly.
At this moment, the nightmare had already flowed into Aiwass's body through his flesh and blood. Aiwass used his own flesh and blood to calm it.
"Six people are enough..."
Aiwass said softly, "Looks like there's no need to go to the basement level in person.
"…But Topa is a good guy. Let's bring him back with us, okay?"
His voice was soft, and he looked at the other person beside him.
——Even if you can’t get him promoted, at least don’t let him fail and be punished.
Because the ritual had been complicated and distorted by Aiwass's actions... Of the four people from the Theocracy, only Pure White understood what had happened. Toppa was completely innocent; this was an unprovoked disaster.
If it weren't for Aiwass, with his strength, he might have easily been promoted. But now, if he failed to be promoted, his soul might even be damaged...
His future was bright, and he even had a girl he liked. At least Aiwass couldn't ruin someone's future for no reason; he had to take responsibility.
After gaining the nightmare vision, Aiwass could finally see the appearance of the earthbound spirit.
"My mission requires you to kill the person you possessed. But you have never possessed anyone, Alice. Even though the nightmare found you a body, it was your beloved older sister. But you never used it because you didn't want to hurt others...
"I think you're a good kid. You just hope your friend, whom you just met, doesn't die, so you do your best to weave a warm dream for her to protect her..."
Looking at the purple-faced spirit of the little girl, Aiwass softly promised, "I will find you in reality and let you rest in peace. I'll find you within a month... But right now, please return Topa to me. Or you can put him in a higher level dream."
"Instead..."
Aiwass opened his arms and said calmly, "If you are dissatisfied, in pain, or hungry, eat me first. I will exchange him."
Alice stared at Aiwass for a long moment.
Her body suddenly became blurry and slowly floated over.
She sank into Aiwass's body, and Aiwass felt as if a cold power filled his limbs and bones. Even the flames drawn by the Path of Devotion could not dispel it.
“…It’s a deal.”
A tender and ethereal voice sounded: "I will wait for you..."
Hearing this, Aiwass was stunned for a moment.
Why does this sound... not like a simulated soul created by the Pillar God?
It's just like the real Earthbound Spirit Alice...
"...Are you trying to help me complete the mission?"
Aiwass asked back.
But the earthbound spirit Alice never responded again.
But suddenly, a strong suction force came from Aiwas' body - he felt that his vitality and magic power were rapidly dissipating, as if flowing into the void.
Is this a test? A price? A favor? Or simply greed?
——Aivas suddenly became a little curious about Alice.
He wasn't lying, because he did intend to go find Alice.
The Earthbound Spirit is not a high-level phantom demon and cannot become the great beast of Aiwass.
But she can also be sealed into a card like the Shadow Fiend...
If she was still here, then when Aiwass went to Muwan County, he would be able to find her in this dilapidated hotel...
"Remember not to drag me into the basement, Alice..."
As sleepiness gradually settled over him, Aiwass murmured softly, "Even if I die, let me die in reality..."
"Take it, my flesh and blood. My life, everything I have... I give it to you...
"Eat well...eat well...be happy..."
Aiwass murmured softly, gradually leaned forward weakly, and fell on the edge of the bed, losing consciousness.
After an unknown amount of time, Aiwass woke up again.
He saw a pure white light appear before his eyes.
A series of constantly changing images appeared before my eyes:
The reporter played the violin gracefully in front of the storm, with all the people bound behind him;
Dai Ya held onto the open window with both hands, her body already soaked by the heavy rain, yet she still stared at the clues in the starry sky without moving;
It was still Dai Ya who put the gun barrel deep into her throat and pulled the trigger with all her strength;
Aiwass put the gun to his own neck, tilted his head slightly and showed a fearless and calm smile;
A shot fell, piercing through the shattered space and knocking Dai Ya's head back...
Then, the picture suddenly stopped and turned black.
All images of Aiwass using pastoral methods have been erased.
But within the black screen, there were sounds of sucking and swallowing accompanied by crying.
Finally, only a little girl's voice sounded softly and echoed:
"…It's a deal. I'll wait for you."
As soon as she finished speaking, the darkness in front of Aiwas' eyes was no longer pitch black, but bright.
A series of light curtains fell rapidly before my eyes. They were Aiwass's settlement points:
[Necessary tasks completed]
[The Heart is a Sanctuary: Don't hide in your room. In every dream, actively approach others and introduce yourself (300 points)]
[Rural Teacher: Continue to play the role of teacher Agnes Silva and try not to be exposed (unfinished)]
[Eagle Eyes: See Through Everyone's True Identity (Unfinished)]
[My Unforgettable Nature: Help six people pass the ceremony (Points: 1000)]
[Catch the Nightmare: Kill "Merlin" at least once (Points: 1000)]
[Dream Slayer: Kill "Merlin" in the real world (Unfinished)]
[Trial Moderation: Try not to kill anyone other than "Merlin" (Unfinished)]
[Free Will: Escape Daiya's Mental Control (Points: 500)]
[Morality and Duty: Execute the out-of-control Daiya before the phantom demon is fully hatched (Unfinished)]
[Extra Person: Kill the person possessed by the Earthbound Spirit "Alice" (Points: 1000)]
[Source of Nightmare: Find the starting point of the dream (Points: Maximum 2000)]
【Total points: 5900, ranked first】
The next moment, Wei Zhe, whom Aiwas had never seen before, emerged from the distance.
It was a one-eyed man of about fifty years old, riding on an eight-legged horse.
He is tall, with a long white beard, and his bright single eye seems to be able to see through all mysteries.
He was draped in a cloak as deep blue as the starry sky, and in his right hand he held a weapon that looked like a spear and a staff, shining with brilliance.
He looked at Aiwass and laughed heartily with satisfaction. Then he threw the spear in his hand—
It instantly penetrated Aiwas's body, and everything in front of him shattered like a dream.
Accompanied by three buzzing sounds, three purple lights shone out simultaneously—
[Blood and Blood Devotion (Purple): You have mastered the art of self-sacrifice. And now you will be even more proficient.]
[Dream Walker (Purple): You walk through dreams, like wading alone through a river. You are no longer bewitched by illusions and dreams.]
Luminous Body (Purple): Your mind is so clear that every corner of your body can shine with light.
Aiwass was stunned for a moment.
...Old man Weizhe didn't give the container entry?
Today is the 10,000-word update! (Sound of shock)
Strong Cat——(Cat Fist)
I received some feedback and I feel like this is not a very friendly reader experience. (Thinking)
Then at least the next three chapters won't be a battle of wits! Let's fight! (Cat Fist)
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