[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist":3,"chapter-mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-chapter-730":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","MMORPG: Rebirth as an Alchemist",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1827776,2430,"Chapter 730 City of Temptations","mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-chapter-730",730,"\u003Cp>As Ren and the group observed the demons and devils populating the bustling streets of Sin City, the initial fa?ade of jubilation began to crumble upon closer scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, the denizens of this otherworldly metropolis wore smiles that betrayed a sense of ecstatic satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as the group's eyes hovered over the faces of the seemingly cheerful beings, they discerned a deeper truth etched into their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the outward appearance of revelry, the demons and devils exhibited an underlying weariness that transcended mere physical fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows clung to their eyes like heavy burdens, and lines of exhaustion etched intricate patterns on their once alluring faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vibrant glow that initially adorned them now seemed tainted, as if the very essence of their vitality had been drained away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frenetic pace of the city only accentuated the apparent fatigue etched into every demonic countenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Succubi, whose allure had initially sparked desires, moved with a languid grace, their once-enticing smiles now carrying a hint of desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incubi, too, strutted with a weariness that belied their earlier confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air, thick with a heady mixture of enchantment and decadence, seemed to weigh down upon the denizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their laughter, once carefree, now echoed with a hollow quality that betrayed a deeper emptiness within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the dimly lit lanterns that adorned the cobblestone streets flickered with a tired glow, casting eerie shadows that mirrored the fatigue etched into the faces of those who wandered beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren and the group exchanged silent glances, realizing that the very essence of Sin City's allure was a double-edged sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city thrived on indulgence, but the toll it exacted on its inhabitants was evident in the lines of weariness etched upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-vibrant atmosphere now bore witness to a collective exhaustion, a paradoxical juxtaposition of pleasure and pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they continued to navigate the labyrinthine streets, it became increasingly apparent that the jubilant exterior of Sin City concealed a deeper, more insidious undercurrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons and devils, despite their outward celebrations, were prisoners of their own desires, ensnared in a cycle of indulgence that left them drained and hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding, realizing that navigating this city would require more than just concealing their identities; it would demand a resilience against the seductive but draining allure that permeated every cobblestone and alley of Sin City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What an iridescent town,\" Lorelai couldn't help but comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could they just stop, or are they under some sort of spell?\" Elena asked no one in particular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They couldn't,\" Azazel said, grinning. \"Once you taste the forbidden fruit, there's no turning back. Ahahaha––argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perverted, cowardly, soulless, idiotic demon!\" Lorelai said, drilling her fists against Azazel's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group had grown accustomed to the sight, and it no longer concerned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Desira behind this?\" Evie asked Vivi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi nodded. \"Most likely. It's the corruption that spread inside Desira; that's why the citizens here are out of control from overindulgence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she luring them with a spell? Controlling them with their desires?\" Elena muttered. \"What a sinister woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi sighed and explained, \"As much as I agree that Desira is sinister, she isn't like that. At least the real her isn't like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" Evie asked, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Azazel who explained, \"Desira governs lust here, one of the seven deadly sins. But lust is equally important in the Netherworld as it is anywhere else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it important?!\" Lorelai complained. \"And don't say it with a serious face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel continued with a smirk, \"Lust isn't just about physical desires; it's about the drive for passion, ambition, and even creativity. In the Netherworld, it fuels the fires of ambition, inspiring demons to strive for greatness. Desira's influence over lust ensures a delicate balance, but lately, her corruption has tipped the scales, turning desire into a destructive force. It's like mixing fine wine with poison – intoxicating, yet deadly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelai rolled her eyes. \"Fine wine with poison, really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel chuckled. \"Metaphors aside, it's the intense pursuit of desires that keeps the Netherworld dynamic and charged. When it turns into unchecked indulgence, that's when things go haywire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For an idiot, you sometimes speak wisdom,\" Ren commented, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel tapped the invisible dust on his clothes and said with pride, \"I know, right? Sometimes, I surprise even myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jokes aside, what do you plan to do once we find her?\" Ren asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel's face turned serious. \"I will confront her, just like with Vivi here. Knowing her, she would listen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\" Elena asked, skeptical. \"The last time you confronted Voraxa, she swallowed you whole.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi fidgeted and stuttered, \"I-I didn't mean it! I-I wasn't thinking straight at that time! It's the corruption's fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" Lorelai chimed in. \"I wouldn't blame you for wanting to kill Azazel. He's annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi looked to the side and muttered, \"N-no . . . L-Lord Azazel might be annoying, but he saved my life and took care of me! We're family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel scratched his head. \"Are you insulting or complimenting me? And is that how you talk to your family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'm sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azazel sighed. \"Anyway, I know that Desira would definitely talk to me. Amongst my warlords, Desira is the most sane and kind demoness out of all of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren and the others stared at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I find that hard to believe, considering she governs lust,\" Elena said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's true,\" Vivi seconded. \"Though Vivi is the cutest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desira used to be a healer in the past, you know,\" Azazel explained. \"She was born from unfortunate circumstances, but that didn't stop her from healing the wounded around the Netherworld –– for a price, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A price?\" Lorelai sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A girl's got to eat and live, you know,\" Azazel defended with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=======\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a lot of backlogs of unedited chapters, sorry for that ????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's December so I'm in holiday mode. But don't worry, I will try to upload the same rate as before and finish all the backlogs . . . I hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>December 24 to 25, no update. January 1, no update. We'll rest on those days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MERRY CHRISTMAS! ?????????????\u003C\u002Fp>",1033,"2026-06-09T06:03:36.923Z",1,"novelbin.me","78affc4e541c857b3e777e3ee3b29edcba08c203c3f5cc66ff3ac2f754e4a577","mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-chapter-731","mmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-chapter-729",910,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmmorpg-rebirth-as-an-alchemist-cover.jpg"]