Chapter 1 Chapter 1 For this creation that seems to be favored by God...
Lin Miao was able to open his eyes again purely because he was frozen.
The tiny chill penetrated every pore, infecting her limbs and bones, trying to freeze her internal organs.
Consciousness gradually revived, accompanied by severe pain, and previous memories rushed into my mind like a tide.
My slow brain started to work, piecing together an incoherent picture.
——She, Lin Miao, an excellent professional dog trainer, was on her way home after winning the IPO competition. In order to save a stray dog crossing the road, she was hit by a truck that ran a red light.
…Is this correct?
Never having thought that such an absurd thing would happen to him, Lin Miao only had time to push the puppy to a safe place at that moment before he closed his eyes due to the severe pain.
He was 25 years old.
…
The car accident was not an illusion, but his chest was intact as if he had never been injured.
Was she reborn, as described in the novel, or did she go to hell after death?
Lin Miao guessed with a bit of humor.
She lifted her heavy eyelids with all her strength, and a hazy light flooded into her vision, and she gradually saw clearly the environment she was in.
A sparsely furnished hut.
It was so simple that apart from the crystal ball-shaped object on the ceiling that served as a light source, there was only a door and the wooden bed where he was lying.
There are very few clues.
Many possibilities swirled in Lin Miao's mind, and finally she looked at the door.
Reason reminded her that staying here was the safest option in the face of the unknown outside, but the voice in her heart tempted her to open the door and take a look -
After all, sitting back and waiting for death has never been her style. In any case, taking the initiative is always more reassuring than passively waiting.
Just as she was about to get out of bed, a white circle of light suddenly exploded in the air without warning. The dazzling light dust made her squint her eyes and lean back.
The hands supporting his back became unstable, Lin Miao lost his balance and fell straight to the ground.
“…”
The curse words that were about to come out were held back, and an extremely handsome man walked out of the circle of light.
Yes, "beautiful".
His long silver hair fell softly to his waist like a waterfall shining in the moonlight; his skin was snow-white, and his facial features were three-dimensional and delicate with well-proportioned features. His pair of azure eyes were calm, yet seemed to hide some silent compassion.
The silver collar covered his neck, and the silver-gilt outer robe he wore was embroidered with intricate patterns. The pure white inner garment, which should have been loose, was tightened by the dark golden waist belt, which unexpectedly formed a smooth mermaid line. The firm muscles and perfect body underneath could be vaguely seen, adding a bit of temptation for no reason.
——To Lin Miao, any words to describe his beauty would be like a blasphemy.
We should feel awe and even bow down to such a creature that seems to be favored by God.
However, a secret excitement of unknown origin quietly crept into Lin Miao's heart.
My heartbeat quickened unconsciously, causing a slight dryness in my throat.
So, she fell to the ground in a dishevel and let her eyes wander directly to him. At a certain moment, she met those rich blue eyes. Lin Miao did not dodge or evade, but gave him a bright smile.
One second, two seconds.
The man was the first to look away and lower his eyes.
A hand wearing a white silk glove was stretched out in front of her, and the outline of the slender finger bones was clearly visible under the gauze.
"I'll pull you up."
His voice was clear and cold, as pleasant to the ear as the sound of striking fine jade.
It was exactly what she imagined.
Lin Miao held his hand, and a tremor flashed across her palm, so slight that it seemed like an illusion.
Seeing her stop, the man immediately withdrew his hand.
"Ms. Lin," he spoke again, obviously "knowing" her.
The silver-haired beauty spoke slowly, seemingly choosing her words carefully. "I know you must have many questions, so please allow me to briefly explain everything."
"You are now in a world called the 'Holy Continent'."
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This is a magical continent that is completely different from Earth.
The Holy Continent is divided into three realms: Heaven, Earth, and Hell. Over the long years, they have basically remained distinct and operated according to established rules.
Heaven is suspended in the sea of stars, where gods and angels live. Since the supreme leader, the God of Light, was seriously injured in a battle with the Lord of Hell a hundred years ago and has fallen into a deep sleep, seven archangels are currently managing order.
The human world is the land above ground, home to a small number of awakened beings favored by angels or demons, and the vast majority of ordinary humans. The awakened beings are managed by the Light or Dark Association, while the Cruz Kingdom rules over the common people.
Hell, hidden deep beneath the River Styx, is also known as the "Devil's Domain." Demons and countless other monsters live there. Ever since the Demon King disappeared in that battle, the demons of Hell have been leaderless and at odds with one another. Monsters are attempting to intrude upon the human world, leaving Hell in chaos and disorder.
"And I..."
His pale lips were pursed, and although it was just a restrained smile, it still revealed a breathtaking beauty.
"I am a spirit master, here to fulfill my employer's wishes."
"The reason I traveled across time and space to save your soul is to make a deal with Miss Lin. If you can accomplish this, I can send you back to your world intact and fulfill one more condition of yours," he promised.
…Does she have room to refuse?
After the initial shock subsided, Lin Miao quickly regained his composure and began to think rationally and weigh the pros and cons.
She knew better than anyone that if it weren't for the spirit in front of her, she would have been a corpse and would have become a corpse immediately.
Of course, this didn't stop her from still being curious about it.
Lin Miao stared at his necklace, "Why did you choose me?"
Confidence was one thing, but being valuable enough to be exploited by a powerful spirit was another. She couldn't think of anything special about herself.
"Well... maybe because I think you're good at this."
Zhi Ling gave a vague answer, raised his hand, and a paper contract appeared out of thin air.
"Ms. Lin, this is your mission."
The contract was the template she was most familiar with, with all the terms spelled out in black and white. Lin Miao scanned it line by line, her eyes fixed on the column about obligations.
She raised her eyebrows in disbelief.
"Taming a puppy? Making it willingly offer me a 'key'? Is that what I want to do?"
"Yes. When that little dog," Zhiling paused delicately for some reason, "is completely loyal to you, you will obtain the key condensed from its emotions. This key can open the door to a certain palace, and in the palace..."
"There's a 'wish' from my employer," he said, his silver eyelashes fluttering as he fixed his gaze on the ground. "It's a good match for your profession, isn't it?"
The modern term "professional counterpart" spoken by a mythical handsome man made Lin Miao want to laugh.
But she held back.
"Okay, I promise."
She bit her index finger, and bright red blood dripped to the end of the paper, leaving a mark.
A faint light rose, indicating that the contract had come into effect, and attracted Lin Miao's full attention; therefore, she missed Zhi Ling's sudden rapid breathing and suddenly clenched hands.
"...Then I'll take you to the workplace." The scent of ice and snow mixed with a faint cold fragrance blew in Lin Miao's face, occupying all of his senses.
Mr. Zhiling walked around behind her, put his left hand on her forearm, and held her shoulder with his right hand, very politely keeping a safe distance between their bodies.
The next second, the world was spinning.
In the endless darkness, she could feel her body being firmly grasped by a pair of strong hands.
In just a few breaths, her feet touched solid ground. Just as she was about to escape the intense feeling of weightlessness, the scorching hot breath of magma followed, enveloping her tightly.
Lin Miao opened her eyes.
The thick, inky night completely enveloped this area of land. The black mountains standing in the distance were cold and ferocious. Through the cracks on the surface of the mountains, one could see the hot and sticky magma rolling underneath.
The long river stretched across the mountains, its end in sight. The water was a deadly dark grey, flowing silently, with only faint cries and mutterings to be heard.
Facing her was a dark castle built of stone. The size of an ordinary manor, its spires soared into the clouds, and its massive gates were carved with strange totems.
——Three ferocious dog heads.
ah.
She suddenly had a bad feeling.
The legendary gatekeeper of the River Styx, the mythical three-headed dog of hell, seems to be a dog too...?
Lin Miao closed his eyes again.
...The initial guess seemed to come true in an absurd way.
Unfortunately, Lord Zhiling could not empathize with Lin Miao's feelings at the moment. He waved his sleeves, and a scroll-like light curtain floated in the air, and the image appeared vividly and clearly.
The so-called "puppy" has an extremely large body covered with dark brown fur, and its muscular lines are full of powerful strength.
Three canine heads were arranged in a triangular formation. The pupils of the center head were a dark, sulfur-like gold. The eyes of the left head were a pure, inky black, while the right head had a pair of vertical, blood-red pupils. The exposed fangs flashed with a cold light, appearing ready to attack.
Even more amazing is its tail——
That could never be a canine tail.
It was long and thin, with an upturned tail, covered with dense diamond-shaped scales, and the edges had a cold and hard luster like pig iron; but the base of the tail still retained its furry appearance, as if... as if someone had forcibly embedded the tailbone of a crocodile or lizard into the body of a big dog.
How to say it.
She felt that she must have understood the reason for Mr. Zhiling's subtle pause.
After all, this thing cannot be said to be exactly the same as the word "puppy" in the contract, but it can be said to be completely unrelated.
And what Zhi Ling said next made her already desperate mood even worse.
"As you can see, this is the one you are trying to tame, Cerberus. People usually call him the three-headed dog of hell."
"He is the Devil's creation, the guardian of Hell. He is ordered by the Devil to guard the River Styx, the gate to Hell."
"Like his name, Cerberus has three heads, each occupied by three distinct consciousnesses within him. From left to right, they are Envy, Wrath, and Lust. Envy and Greed often coexist, Wrath is accompanied by Gluttony, and Sloth is an adjunct to Lust, making up the six deadly sins."
"The battle a hundred years ago also greatly reduced his strength. Normally, his humanoid form is dominated by the consciousness of "Rage". Even when transformed into his original form, only Rage's eyes are open, while the others are all closed and asleep."
“However, the three songs share a common memory and their emotions influence each other.”
"What you need to do is harvest the loyalty, trust, and love of these three heads until these emotions are strong enough to transform into the key."
Lin Miao: "... Putting everything else aside, if the Enraged Head is always in control, how am I supposed to reach the other two heads?"
"I believe in your ability." Zhi Ling smiled.
The implication was clear—it was her job.
“…”
Although she had anticipated that things would not be so simple, when difficulties really came, she was still easily defeated.
Not to mention magic power, just the size difference between her and the three-headed dog, if they had a dispute, the winning rate would be 30-70 - he would get three punches, she would get seven heads.
Perhaps it was because Lin Miao had been silent for too long, and when Mr. Zhiling spoke again, there was a hint of guilt in his tone.
"Don't worry too much. I'll give you something interesting to help you."
He extended his index finger and pointed it at Lin Miao's brow. She immediately "saw" a figure emitting a lavender light appear out of thin air in her mind.
Card pool? ?
Lin Miao's pupils trembled.
"This is a pool from which you can draw various skills," Zhiling explained. "Touch the purple button beside the pool to draw a skill. As for what you draw, it all depends on your luck. You initially have two chances, which reset every five days, and the number of chances can be accumulated."
"The card pool panel is usually hidden. You can use your mind to call it out when needed."
Then, Zhiling handed her three white feathers stuck together. "If you need anything, just break off one."
"Cerberus has absolute control over the castle he resides in, so I can only take you here. The rest of the way, you have to walk on your own."
"Well, good luck to you."
As the last note faded, the white figure became increasingly blurred and was about to disappear into the air.
Lin Miao's eyes flashed. She seized the last opportunity and shouted, "Mr. Zhiling! You haven't told me your name yet...!"
Just when she thought she would not get an answer, a clear and sharp voice was carried to her ears by a breeze.
"My name is...Ziller."
…
Random skill pool and useless teleportation array.
Lin Miao covered his face in pain.
What can I do to save you? It's been such a hellish start both physically and mentally.
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