Chapter 182: Infusing the Power of Holy Light (Part 2)
Qin Chu’s pitying voice made Sylph tremble, her face ashen.
Her eyes were wide with unconcealed terror.
Become like Karsus?
The image of Karsus’s monstrous form flashed through her mind: the ugly, twisted creature covered in dark red scales and bone spurs, his head studded with lumps.
Mindless, like a rabid dog, only capable of roaring and howling.
No longer recognizing his companions, devoid of all emotion, driven only by the desire to kill.
The thought made Sylph’s scalp tingle. She would rather die than become like that.
Hatred filled her heart.
Why me? she wondered. There were so many people there, why was she the only one affected?
Suddenly, her eyes narrowed.
She remembered. When the crimson light had enveloped the arena, Qin Chu had cast Holy Light to protect everyone. Saint Monique, Augustus, Wadsworth, Norma, even the thousands of nobles, had all been bathed in his protective light.
Only she and Airi, out of pride, had refused his protection, believing they could withstand the power of the Void on their own.
Sylph’s vision darkened, and she almost fainted.
Regret flooded her.
Could it be because they had rejected the Holy Light that they were now tainted by the Evil God’s aura?
Sylph wanted to cry. Who would have thought that a moment of pride would lead to such a consequence? And if that were the case, wouldn’t Airi also be tainted?
The thought actually made her feel slightly better… At least she wasn’t alone in her misfortune.
Her soul was truly ugly, a stark contrast to her beautiful exterior.
Her panic subsided slightly, and she forced herself to calm down. At least she could still think. And what had Qin Chu just said?
He wanted to save her?
So, there was still hope?
As Sylph pondered, Qin Chu sighed and came up behind her, placing his hand on her shoulder. His touch disgusted her, and she wanted to shrug him off, but she needed his help to survive.
So she endured it.
“I’m sorry about Karsus,” Qin Chu said. “Actually, if I had discovered his condition earlier, I could have saved him. My Holy Light can purify all filth.”
“I thought he was only tainted by ordinary dark elemental power… As a mage, you should understand that dark elements are just one type of magic element, a pure form of energy, neither good nor evil in itself. It depends on the person who uses it.”
“But I didn’t expect that the source of Karsus’s darkness was actually an Evil God. By the time I realized it, it was too late. He had already completely merged with that sinister power, completely corrupted.”
Sylph’s eyes flickered as she looked at Qin Chu’s reflection in the mirror, a scoff escaping her lips. He was just pretending to be a gentleman a moment ago…
She lowered her eyes. “What happens if someone is completely corrupted?”
“Like Karsus. The Holy Light can no longer dispel the evil within him. It can only purify the filth along with its vessel, which is Karsus himself, with holy flames.”
Sylph shuddered.
“Sylph, don’t panic, don’t be afraid. You’re different from Karsus. I discovered your condition early, so you can still be saved,” Qin Chu said with a gentle smile.
Sylph felt slightly relieved. Then she thought of her companion. “What about Airi… Could she also be…like me?”
“Ah, you don’t have to worry about that. Airi doesn’t seem to be tainted by the Evil God’s power. I didn’t sense anything wrong with her. Even if she is tainted, her situation is much better than yours. You don’t have to worry about her,” Qin Chu said lightly.
But a flicker of jealousy crossed Sylph’s face. Damn it, why?
She had been exposed to the same crimson light as Airi, so why was she the only one affected?
If they were both in the same situation, Sylph would feel a sense of camaraderie, their bond strengthening. But now, with only her facing this danger, she felt only jealousy and resentment.
“Is that so? That’s great,” Sylph forced a smile. “Then, Hero, do you have any way to remove the taint from me?”
“You wouldn’t burn me to ashes with holy fire, would you?”
Qin Chu put on an exaggerated expression and spread his hands, “How could I? Miss Sylph, such a beautiful girl, wouldn’t it be a waste to burn you to ashes?”
Sylph let out a smug hum. She had always been confident in her beauty and figure.
“You should also know that this corruption affects not only the body but also the soul…”
“The soul is a bit more troublesome. I’ll try to extract your soul from your body… and then use pure Holy Light to temper it, cleansing all the taint.”
Sylph’s expression changed drastically. She knew better than anyone what it meant to have her soul extracted from her body. It meant that for a time, she would be completely vulnerable, a lamb to the slaughter. He could crush her soul with a single thought.
“This is a bit risky. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to do it, Miss Sylph. I know what you’re worried about, but if I really wanted to harm you, there are easier ways, aren’t there? I just need to shout, and your life would be over, wouldn’t it?”
“Or I could just do nothing and let you turn into a monster like Karsus.”
Qin Chu’s expression suddenly became serious. “Miss Sylph, I just want to save you.”
“If you can’t even trust me, then please leave.”
He pointed towards the door, his voice calm but firm, seemingly angered by her distrust.
“Of course, you can also seek help from Loseweisse. She’s the Saintess of the Holy See, after all. Maybe she has a way… But even Pope Augustus couldn’t do anything about it. I seriously doubt Loseweisse has that kind of power,” he said with a hint of mockery.
Sylph stood there, not moving.
She considered his words. He was right. If Qin Chu wanted to harm her, there were many ways he could do it. Even if he did nothing, she would soon turn into a monster and be burned to ashes by him.
From this perspective, it seemed that the Hero really just wanted to save her. He had no other intentions?
As for telling Loseweisse, just as Qin Chu had said, even Augustus couldn’t solve this problem, so Loseweisse definitely couldn’t either.
Thinking of this, Sylph’s suspicion vanished. A pleasing smile appeared on her face, and she leaned against Qin Chu, her body pressing against his, her hips swaying slightly, a clumsy attempt at seduction.
From this action, it could be seen that Sylph was very inexperienced. She didn’t know how to please a man.
Her voice also became sweet and alluring, “Hero, why are you so angry? I didn’t mean to doubt you. Sylph was just scared.”
Now, her future was in Qin Chu’s hands. If she didn’t want to become an ugly monster like Karsus, burned to ashes in holy fire, she had to please and seduce him.
Whatever Qin Chu wanted from her, Sylph could only try her best to satisfy him, whether it was her body or her dignity… Even if he treated her like he treated Ekaterina, she could only accept it.
After all, compared to her life, everything else seemed insignificant.
Her attempt at seduction seemed to have some effect. The anger on Qin Chu’s face softened slightly.
“By the way, Hero, how can I cleanse the corruption in my body?” Sylph asked.
“That’s relatively simple, but…” Qin Chu seemed to hesitate, then whispered something in Sylph’s ear. Her face instantly flushed crimson.
“So, whether you want to accept my purification…”
“Miss Sylph, please think about it carefully. The corruption you’ve suffered has just begun. You still have plenty of time,” Qin Chu took a breath, put on his coat and hat, and said, “By the way, please don’t tell anyone about this. Let’s keep it between us.”
“After all, the more people know, the more troublesome it will become.”
“The Evil God’s two appearances have already caused serious damage to this city, countless lives have been lost, and people are extremely sensitive to the Evil God now. If you tell anyone, even someone you’re close to and trust, even a member of the Hero Squad, if they accidentally let it slip, there will be Holy Knights here to arrest you immediately.”
“I didn’t call anyone to arrest you, I didn’t take this opportunity to threaten you, and I didn’t abandon you to your fate. I tried my best to save you, Sylph. You should understand that I’m the only person you can trust now…”
Sylph had originally planned to discuss this with Loseweisse and Athena. After all, they were both very smart and might have other, better solutions.
But after hearing Qin Chu’s words, she felt that he was right.
If they accidentally let it slip, she would be doomed. She couldn’t place her hopes on other people’s discretion.
Moreover, for Loseweisse and Athena, resurrecting Jie Luo was the most important thing. If they knew about her condition, they might see her as a burden and even expose her to save the Hero Squad’s reputation, putting on a show of righteousness.
Phew…
Fortunately, Mr. Qin had kindly reminded her. Otherwise, she would be in danger.
“Then I’ll be going, Miss Sylph. Please think about it carefully.” Qin Chu nodded at Sylph and turned to leave.
Only Sylph was left in Qin Chu’s bedroom.
Recalling his words, her cheeks flushed crimson.
To remove the corruption from her body, simply bathing in Holy Light wasn’t enough. As Mr. Qin had said, it wouldn’t address the root cause.
The mark of corruption was branded deep within her.
There was only one way to cleanse it: infuse her body with the power of Holy Light.
The same way Ekaterina had done it.
Sylph’s eyes were filled with conflict. Should she really accept this kind of treatment?
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