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Chapter 339 - 137 Magic Potion of the Shadow Sequence

Chapter 339: Chapter 137 Magic Potion of the Shadow Sequence

Inside Fire Island.

Medea had taken the newly acquired "Desire II" Magic Potion, which greatly concealed the techniques she used to manipulate desire. Now she no longer needed specific gestures or stances—just a glance or a syllable was enough to cleverly stir up the chaotic thoughts within someone’s flesh.

Besides that, her own charisma had become even more enchanting. Whether it was her voice when she spoke or her behavior and mannerisms, it all began to have an indescribable appeal, giving people a wonderful feeling as if basking in the spring breeze.

It was foreseeable that once she completed the Bloodline Path and ascended to "Desire IV," she would undoubtedly transform into a peerless beauty. Otherwise, how could she have defeated Theodora with an absolute advantage and held the crown of the game’s queen before traversing to this world?

The other two who had advanced were Peggy and Eleanor. The former had consumed the "Night Bat I" Magic Potion (contributed by the main ingredient from the deceased Lord of Filth), which allowed her to transform into a bat in addition to a rat.

For example, when hit by an enemy, her body could explode suddenly, turning into myriad bats that scattered in all directions, while her true self was hidden within one of the bats. The combat effect was very cool indeed, full of the Blood Clan’s elegant and strange charm.

As for Eleanor, she had taken "Tenacity II," the reward distributed by the Weisbach family after defeating the Lord of Filth last time.

"Tenacity II" endowed her with stronger defensive and life force, making her less likely to fall into negative physical states such as rigidity, stun, unconsciousness, paralysis, and staggering, as well as a more powerful wound recovery ability—although it did not have the Flesh Power’s bizarre effects, it also avoided the side effect of becoming ugly and the susceptibility to the "Desire" ability if she did not consume blood daily.

As an aside, the small amount of fresh blood that Peggy consumed daily now came from Nora, who would draw it out, add anticoagulants, and store it in the refrigerator on Fire Island—having the island was convenient indeed.

Thus, the average level of the team members’ main force entered between Lv.6-Lv.7, with Peggy no longer on the bottom but now Mia (Lv.5), which led to the little girl clinging to Aske all day, insisting that he find her the subsequent Magic Potions that corresponded to her needs.

"Squad Leader, you’re playing favorites! So much for better or worse! You betray your beliefs for beauty! You’re bewitched!"

"Don’t misuse proverbs," Aske said, pressing down on her little head to prevent her from pouncing on him again to swing on his neck, "I’m making arrangements, arrangements are being made."

"Where have you made arrangements to!" Mia raged, implying you can’t just fool me, a little simpleton, "I want to hear your plan! Write it down! Black on white, write a written promise, and stamp it with your thumbprint!"

Who did this kid learn to be so troublesome from... Aske was speechless and directed her,

"What you’re lacking right now should be the Shadow and Weakness Sequences, right?"

"Yeah," Mia nodded.

"Weakness Sequence is generally for assassins and swordsmen," Aske said. "If there’s a chance to encounter it later, I can ask Meyer and make the corresponding trade."

"Then why didn’t you trade with him when you met him last time?" Mia asked.

"Because I forgot," Aske admitted honestly.

"You!"

"As for the Shadow..." Aske suddenly remembered something, "I’ll ask around. Maybe I can get it from the Enchanting Demon Queen."

"Really?" Mia’s eyes lit up, overjoyed, "I’ll go with you!"

"That’s not possible," Aske refused, "The outside doesn’t know about Fire Island’s situation. If you suddenly appear in this Half-plane, how am I to explain your existence?"

Although Mia was somewhat reluctant, she had to admit Aske was right and could only watch with tearful eyes as he left.

Returning to the hotel room and saying a word to Thira, Aske left the hotel once more.

The streets were full of zealous Believers, and these special creatures, reminiscent of ivory puppets, were almost immune to Extraordinary Abilities. They could be considered the nemesis of Transcendents with a Mental focus; however, they were quite vulnerable to brute physical damage.

Aske remembered playing through the "Purgatory Invasion" instance. When they reached Lingbo City, everyone was looking to team up with Transcendents skilled in the Physical Department, avoiding those in the Spiritual. As a result, teams composed purely of Physical Transcendents, when they encountered the Mind System’s Enchanting Demon Queen deep in the instance, were utterly decimated.

Right, according to the expansion’s plot, wasn’t it the Queen who sent the Enchanting Demons to infiltrate the myriad countries of the continent and lie in wait beside various Monarchs to influence the situation? But according to the clues this time, someone else seemed to be manipulating the world’s affairs...

A kind of sudden enlightenment then emerged.

Most likely, they were set up.

Had they not arrived, the Enchanting Demon Queen would have sent Marquina to Emperor Otto’s side to covertly investigate those around him.

And Emperor Otto had recently started showing signs of madness, which meant that Marquina was discovered by the opposition in what followed? Then the opposition framed her, falsely accusing Marquina of trying to influence Emperor Otto’s Sanity?

Then, the matter reached Purgatory’s Jailer, and given their organization’s unique hostility towards Purgatory Creatures, they immediately set out to pursue and encircle Marquina, inadvertently endorsing the "Enchanting Demon Queen’s attempt to interfere with the Main Plane’s world affairs".

This eventually triggered a large-scale military expedition into Purgatory, not only leading to the death of the Enchanting Demon Queen but also causing Purgatory’s Jailer to suffer heavy casualties during the inter-plane expedition and never recovering from their losses... Now thinking about it, it indeed seemed to carry a strange scent of Conspiracy.

Lost in thought, Aske then saw Marquina at the corner of the street ahead, smiling at him.

At this moment, Marquina was still wearing an East-styled silk dress, the veil removed from her face to reveal a beautiful and delicate visage, her even white teeth shining as she smiled, an innate allure similar to that of Medea and the Enchanting Demon Queen.

"Miss Marquina?"

"Just call me Marquina," she said with a smile, "Are you planning to take a walk around the city, Mr. Aske?"

"Yes," Aske nodded. Regarding Mia’s subsequent Shadow Sequence, it was a good time to ask her.

"How about I give you a tour?" Marquina suggested, "I’ve lived in this city for over a decade, so I’m quite the local."

"Sure, is there anywhere nearby to eat?"

"There’s a Purgatory grill shop, which has a unique flavor that you definitely can’t find on the Main Plane."

"Does it feature grilled strange meats with the fires of Sulfur Fire from Purgatory?"

"Of course not," Marquina responded, her face wearing an appropriately shocked expression as she playfully glared at him and continued, "It’s beef, lamb, and chicken, sliced thinly and skewered on a spinning pillar to cook, then cut off to serve."

"Do they add salt?"

"Absolutely, they sprinkle salt on it, along with spice powders."

"Well, I’m quite interested in that," Aske said calmly, having made up his mind.

"Strange meat" was actually a reference to human flesh, a trope from many single-player storyline games. Since she had reacted with a "shocked" expression, it meant she understood the reference.

This person indeed could read minds.