Chapter 619

Suddenly, Flores's expression became cold, a strange smile hung on the corners of his mouth, and his entire temperament underwent a heaven-and-earth change.

He raised his head, and Lu Mian's black-haired, green-eyed figure was reflected in his darkened eyes.

The emotions, desires, and gloom that Lu Mian had suppressed deep in his heart for a long time erupted, spewing out like a volcano.

This was something the "Ascetic's" endurance ability couldn't block.

Crack!

Lu Mian's body split into crisscrossing fissures, thinning and shrinking into a palm-sized mirror.

The mirror completely disintegrated, and fragments scattered all over the floor.

In the room diagonally opposite, Lu Mian's figure appeared beside Franca, his expression quite solemn.

If he hadn't prepared a "Mirror Substitute" in advance, he would have likely encountered a double explosion of emotions and desires just now, just like the false god gifted ones who heard the "Dirge of Hatred" play different melodies.

Of course, if Franca hadn't been hiding nearby, and if he hadn't prepared a "Mirror Substitute," he wouldn't have used himself as bait to go directly to Flores for a "chat."

Lu Mian grabbed Franca's shoulder and said in a low voice:

"Leave here first."

He was about to trigger the black mark on his right shoulder and "teleport" away.

Facing this enemy that could utilize his own weaknesses and hidden dangers, his first reaction was to change himself to support, use corresponding abilities from a long distance, and let Franca be the main attacker. But considering that Franca, as a "Pleasure Witch," hadn't let herself go for a long time, he also felt that this guy might not be able to block the detonation of desire, so he simply withdrew directly and gathered enough manpower to come back.

Just at this moment, a voice that was sometimes masculine and sometimes feminine sounded in the ears of both him and Franca:

"Don't be in such a hurry to escape. I've changed my mind and want to make a deal with you."

A deal? Both Lu Mian and Franca remembered one thing. After their thoughts raced, they chose to stay in place.

At the same time, Lu Mian sank his consciousness into his right hand, ready to trigger the residual aura of the "Blood Emperor" Alista Tudor at any time.

This wasn't to intimidate Flores, but once his emotions and desires were detonated again, he could "report to the police" in time!

—As one of the main ports of the Feysac Kingdom to the Southern Continent and one of the main bases of the "Harvest Fleet," even if Port Colia didn't have a demigod, it definitely stored at least one "Level 1" sealed artifact.

"What deal?" Franca looked at the wall and air in front and asked.

Flores, wearing a floral shirt, pushed open the slightly ajar door of this apartment and said deeply, coldly, but with great demeanor:

"I'll introduce myself first. Naporedesli, a devil."

A devil? Really a devil... The price of using the "Box of the Powerful" actually ended up here, making a deal with a devil... But Lu Mian taking the captain's mission and us investigating Delilah were two completely separate things. If we had chosen to wait patiently for a month or two to contact Delilah instead of using the "Box of the Powerful," what would have happened today? And what about the so-called deal? Franca laughed in surprise, doubt, and confusion:

"You actually told us directly that you are a devil. How are we supposed to make a deal with you?

"Shouldn't a real devil first hide their identity to lower our vigilance?"

The devil calling himself Naporedesli clenched his right hand into a fist, lightly pressed it against his lips, and answered with a smile:

"A real devil is both a devil of the body and a devil of the heart. I will make you unable to refuse even while knowing clearly that you are making a deal with a devil, unlike those guys who don't have enough brains and try to achieve their goals by hiding their identities.

"For example, this man named Flores clearly knew the consequences of repeatedly chanting my true name through that notebook. Hehe, that stupid wizard originally named this 'Love Spell,' but he still couldn't resist the temptation and failed to control himself. Haha, for a devil, this kind of gradually rotting soul that slowly falls into the abyss is the most delicious food. That feeling of resisting and struggling while constantly rotting is like the best wine, making me unable to forget."

Hearing Naporedesli talk about the taste of tempting others to fall without any concealment, neither Lu Mian nor Franca felt any contempt or mockery.

Since a devil said so, there must be a deeper purpose hidden!

Moreover, Lu Mian couldn't even be sure whether Naporedesli was really a devil or just calling himself one, nor could he determine whether Naporedesli was the other party's true name or had another source.

—Although detonating desire was very consistent with the pathway characteristics of the "Devil" pathway Sequence 5 "Desire Apostle," it wasn't only devils who could do such things. Like Lu Mian's "Dirge of Hatred," it could also achieve similar effects.

Facing the devil's endless statement, Franca smiled charmingly:

"That stupid wizard was probably guided by you to treat your true name as a 'Love Spell.' Is this really your true name?"

"That's why he's stupid," Naporedesli answered with a faint smile.

Lu Mian didn't want to enter the deal stage so soon and asked instead:

"How did you make Flores believe the 'Love Spell' was effective?"

Naporedesli turned his head to look at the apartment Flores rented, put on a posture of having no defense, and said:

"He tried other spells in the notebook, and some of them were successful."

"He is just an ordinary person, and he can actually cast spells like a 'Wizard'?" Franca expressed disbelief.

Naporedesli revealed a smile:

"I once heard a very reasonable sentence:

"'All things have divinity.'

"Even an ordinary person, as long as they are willing to pay the corresponding price, can also produce supernatural effects."

All things have divinity... Mr. K often says this sentence when preaching... Lu Mian examined the Naporedesli who called himself a devil.

Franca then asked:

"What price did Flores pay?"

Naporedesli first smiled without saying a word, then said with an implied tone:

"I have already told you."

The soul gradually rotting, falling into the abyss part? Franca nodded thoughtfully.

Lu Mian suddenly laughed:

"If he hadn't paid the price, how could you so easily use his body to communicate with us."

Naporedesli smiled and didn't respond.

Lu Mian changed the question:

"Were the two adventurers who investigated Flores before killed by you?"

"It counts as a little interest," Naporedesli looked left and right, smiled, pulled over a chair and sat down, and commented casually, "You lack the necessary politeness."

"Because we never thought about making a deal with you," Franca said deliberately, "I won't make a deal with a devil."

Naporedesli laughed:

"Although it's very funny for a 'Witch' to say she won't make a deal with a devil, I can clearly tell you that I won't force you to make a deal, and I won't even stop you from informing the Church of the 'Mother Goddess of Earth' about Flores's matter later.

"I am different from those peers who don't have enough brains. I like to make deals openly and honestly, and I don't like to play with the wording of contracts or distort corresponding terms. I will make you choose to make a deal with me even after clearly knowing the content of the deal and the price to be paid."

"I refuse," Franca smiled and responded, "I refuse to listen to your deal."

Naporedesli narrowed his eyes dangerously, maintaining the kind attitude he had always had:

"You can listen first, and then decide whether to accept this deal.

"I won't brag that I can fulfill any of your wishes, but I can help you realize most things. This is a promise I, an ancient devil, am willing to make."

"Ancient?" Lu Mian said with "curiosity," "Have you heard of the 'Ancient Sun God'?"

Naporedesli froze slightly:

"I know."

"Then can you talk about His matters? The god I worship now seems to be the resurrected Him," Lu Mian's mouth split open, revealing two rows of white teeth, "This can be the reward for the deal, but it must be paid first before we fulfill the contract. Don't think about making things up; that is blasphemy against my Lord."

Naporedesli fell silent for a moment, and it was only after a few seconds that he said with a smile:

"I said just now that I can't complete certain things or realize certain wishes. This is one of them."

It's really hard to frame him with rhetoric when he keeps his posture low enough... Lu Mian sighed inwardly, turned his head to look at Franca, and asked her with his eyes whether they should take this opportunity to fulfill the price of using the "Box of the Powerful."

Franca hesitated for a while, looked at the sitting Naporedesli, and said:

"Tell me the content of the deal first, and then I'll decide."

Naporedesli laughed:

"Wise decision.

"I hope you can help me kill the descendant of another devil. He lives in a certain place in the Berserk Sea. Don't worry, the descendants of devils are all cold, cruel, and bloodthirsty. He absolutely meets your standards for the death penalty."

"Then why don't you go yourself?" Franca "tsk tsk" said, "You look quite powerful."

Is it because he's sealed?

Or, he can't leave the abyss and can only project a bit of aura and power into a human like this, unable to maintain it for too long?

Naporedesli answered with a calm expression:

"Any movement of mine will attract the attention of that other devil.

"The reward for this deal is that I will fulfill one wish of yours, as agreed beforehand—a wish I can fulfill."

"Can you help her and me digest the potion in our bodies?" Lu Mian asked tentatively.

Naporedesli shook his head:

"I won't lie to you. I can't do it. Digesting the potion can only be everyone's own business.

"Of course, I can create some conditions and opportunities to indirectly help you digest the potion as soon as possible, but whether you can grasp those opportunities depends on yourselves."

He's quite honest... Franca muttered silently.

Suddenly, she revealed a bright smile:

"This deal makes me feel moved, but I need a reliable and powerful witness."

Note 1: The inspiration for the Love Spell in the previous chapter came from the real world. I seem to have shared it on my public account—the secret true name of Aphrodite is "nepherieri," meaning "beautiful eyes." Repeatedly chanting this spell can win a woman's love. When I saw this information at the time, I felt this thing was a bit evil. This time, I mainly changed the pronunciation.

PS: Wish everyone a spirited year of the dragon, happiness for the whole family, and happy New Year to everyone~

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