Chapter 4067: Miss Jia Lin Na's Excitement

"An artifact?"

"That is an artifact left behind by an ancient god, a skinning knife that looks very ordinary. When the Ancient One was trying to create life, he used it as a tool to decorate the appearance of his creations. Yes, that is a tool used by the Creator in the process of creating all races. It can affect the skin of any life.

The artifact still possessed very powerful power in that era. Even compared to the early Mythological Era, its power had already faded by ninety-nine percent, but it was still incomparably terrifying.

The leather craftsmen used it to deal with me, and in that era, they attracted some of my other deadly enemies. However, I also attracted the enemies of the Leather Item Hall. So in the stalemate, we signed an agreement. I no longer approached the hall, and my skin was also taken away by them."

Ancient mythology was like ancient poetry, but this poem was not beautiful at all.

"This story sounds like you failed completely. No, this is impossible. The 【Leather Item Hall】 obtained such a big benefit, what did you get back then?"

Xia De asked while holding Viggo. The smile on "Desire's" face bloomed like a flower:

"You really understand me—I obtained that artifact in the hands of the leather craftsmen."

Xia De was not surprised at all, but felt that this was how it should be:

"You..."

"That was just a long, long time ago. The power of that artifact irreversibly faded, and in the current era, it has lost almost all its power, leaving only an empty shell. The artifact lost its power, and the agreement naturally lost part of its power, so I was able to formulate a plan around the hall again."

Another slender hand reached out from under the water surface, and the finger with red nail polish hooked at Xia De:

"Why don't I add a chip: I will give you some information about the 【Leather Item Hall】, and you only need to bring the leather item I want to me. After the matter is done, the stable means to treat the witch in your arms and that artifact will both be handed over to you."

If he was just hesitant just now, Xia De admitted that he was moved at this moment:

"Will you be so generous?"

"Am I not always very generous to you? When we first met, I gave you my flesh and blood directly. Think about it, how many times has that power of sin helped you?"

Its eyes narrowed:

"Since you want to know the truth before considering whether to accept the commission, I can tell you the truth.

After taking back that leather item, I will become much more powerful than I am now, yes, much more powerful. But this is not just to spread my power. The story of the Chosen One has reached the tenth, and there is not much time left until the 'end.' Not only do you have to prepare to face the final story, even I cannot escape it.

Taking back more power is also for the end of the world. This is actually beneficial to you too. After all, when we first met, I said that the power of sin is also power. Me becoming more powerful, isn't that better for helping you?"

Xia De stared at those eyes that were very similar to Luweiya's, and it took a long time for him to answer in the sound of rain:

"This time, I want to consider it. My purpose in contacting the hall is just to take the token to exchange for an item that has been kept by the hall for many years. Theoretically speaking, there is no need to explore the secrets of the hall deeply."

"Of course you can, but you have to give me an answer before Friday. After all, that masked dance on Friday night is a good opportunity to contact the 'leather craftsman.' If you want to find me, just throw out the perfume small bottle I gave you again. I noticed that the perfume scent on you is already very faint. It seems that you haven't used it recently, right?"

That head moved slightly closer to the shore, and a white mask with strange pink patterns floated up from under the water with the water flow, drifting to the shore:

"This is my sincerity. Wear it, and the 【Leather Item Hall】 will never be able to discover your identity. This was originally prepared for those girls who followed me. Now it seems they won't need it."

The water flow pushed the mask to the shore. This mask also possessed Whispers elements and was an "Relic Derivative" of the Unknowable-level Relic 【Desire】, just like the pink perfume small bottle.

"Don't agree to it..."

Viggo in Xia De's arms said suddenly at this time. Her voice was very soft and still trembling. Xia De hadn't responded yet, but the woman's head in the lake spoke:

"A flower about to wither, yet still wanting to hinder the blooming sunflower from absorbing nutrients. Viggo Astley, you really don't understand anything. You are the one who is most deeply obsessed with desire."

And then it laughed again:

"You clearly already have what you want from the bottom of your heart, and you actively and positively go to realize your desire; while you, your desire is not even completely generated by yourself."

And then it laughed again:

"Look, you still don't understand your own nature, so I will help you, let you know what you are craving at the bottom of your heart."

"Wait a minute!"

Xia De heard the bad meaning and hurriedly stopped it, but the woman's head in the lake didn't listen to him:

"Don't worry, this is not disadvantageous to her. I am still waiting for your reply. Enjoy the taste of the flower just before it withers, which is actually quite delicious."

The head laughed *giggle* and sank into the water, just like it did every time it exited in the past. And Xia De didn't have time to check that mask before he heard the girl in his arms moan softly. That sound was like the singing of a cat in heat on a spring night, like a lioness warning when she discovered prey.

The rain continued to fall, staining the earth with wet marks, without any intention of stopping. When Winnie finally got rid of the influence of the surrounding Whispers elements and arrived at the lakeshore of this nameless big lake, she saw Viggo fighting with Xia De.

This was a fight in the factual sense. Xia De was desperately resisting Viggo tearing his clothes, while the witch, whose face was flushed and eyes were blurred, was biting Xia De's neck.

The Ice Maid laughed immediately.

"Stop laughing there, come over and help!"

"Um... may I ask who you want me to help?"

"For the sake of Little Mia, please don't joke around. Quickly cool Viggo down."

Winnie then approached the two, but after touching the witch's forehead, she let go after just a touch:

"Short-term cooling is no problem, but now the fire of desire is rising in her soul. Forcibly cooling her down will only..."

She said with difficulty, and Xia De also understood this point:

"Regardless, let's return to the House of Fragrance first. The *Radiant Messenger* is still on the battlefield side, don't let Viggo get close to the battlefield. Take the mask over there and notify Vanessa and Xivi and the others to gather at the House of Fragrance."

"Okay, Master."

Winnie said with a smile, watching Xia De hold Viggo very forcefully, wanting to leave, but the witch leaned over and kissed Xia De's lips again.

Xia De and Viggo left first, Xia De used a chain to lock Viggo, while Winnie went to notify others to gather in the Upper City.

Winnie took care of the Great Witch's face and did not explain what she had just seen, only saying that Xia De and Viggo had both been affected by an unknown powerful Relic and had already returned to heal their wounds first. Of course, she naturally didn't say how they were going to heal their wounds.

Therefore, upon learning that Xia De was fine, Miss Jia Lin Na on the *Radiant Messenger* was very excited:

"I want to confirm! Viggo already knows Vanessa, Grandma Cassandra, Flora, Claire, Bella, Xivi, and Megan, but only doesn't know me and Sylvia yet, right?"

After the maze shattered, the witches had returned to the big ship to meet up. Sylvia was of course also here at this time, and she also pursed her lips and smiled:

"I thought that them appearing in front of Viggo in advance would make you very disappointed."

"It is a bit disappointing, but as long as Viggo still doesn't know that I was the first to meet Xia De, then I can still look forward to the 'delicious' expression Viggo will reveal in a while!"

Miss Jia Lin Na smiled very brightly, while the expressions of the other seven witches were different. The *Radiant Messenger* could not go to the Upper City; there was no suitable river there, so the witches needed to leave the big ship, while Grace and Helen returned to Mid-Hill Castle; they didn't get involved in such things.

Miss Eilisse glanced at Winnie, always feeling that this maid should have concealed some things, but loyalty didn't need to be doubted, so she didn't say anything.

So the *Radiant Messenger* stopped by the banks of the Sernier River, and the Great Witches went to the House of Fragrance together with Miss MacDonald and Miss Luolin. The witch followers seemed somewhat nervous, especially the girls who were in the same carriage with several Great Witches, who became even more nervous when they heard the content of their casual chat.

As for Ajelina, the little princess who should have been the protagonist today was of course also here, but she just followed everyone to act together with her personal maids. She didn't speak, but carefully experienced the way the witches got along, guessing the personality of her future "teacher."

And when the motorcade stopped at the entrance of the House of Fragrance, when Miss Jia Lin Na jumped off the carriage, everyone saw the excited smile on her face that she couldn't suppress:

"This is my first time here. This mansion of Viggo's is really nice."

It was just that when everyone arrived at the foyer, when the maids remaining in the mansion greeted the Great Witches, their faces were all quite indescribable. A small number of people noticed this, but Miss Jia Lin Na didn't notice:

"Where are Xia De and Viggo? How are they?"

The maids hesitated and told the Duchess that the two were now in the master bedroom on the second floor. Miss Jia Lin Na then complained about "just healing, yet actually tricking Xia De to the bedroom," and then greeted everyone to go upstairs with her: