When You Become an NPC That Might Die Any Moment in the Novice Village
Chapter 588 - 588: 206 Star Sea Enchantress back online, unlock Transferring Professions Task 【5.9k】

After Cecilia asked that question, the atmosphere in the cave instantly became tense again, the already chilly cave felt even colder.

Bai Fu completely ignored this coldness.

The main force of the Secret Tower had already been driven away, and although Cecilia was the most powerful among them, she was no longer a threat to Bai Fu's life.

This was partly because Bai Fu still had seven Catastrophe-Level skills unused, and she was confident in protecting herself or even defeating Cecilia. On the other hand, it was because she had seen through Cecilia, although she had not fully grasped all the details, she had caught a glimpse of her true capabilities.

Cecilia looked very fierce at the moment, right?

Indeed, quite fierce.

However, the data panel returned by the Spiritual Vision Skill showed that Cecilia's Affinity towards her was now 58 points, up 22 points from the last time they parted at 36 points, and the Affinity level had changed from [Twisted Jealousy] to [Twisted Dependency].

Of course, Affinity is only a reference unless it reaches a certain level.

A positive Affinity doesn't mean there won't be murderous intent; "harboring love yet striking to kill" and "yandere" are very real.

Moreover, the line between love and hate is often a fine one. Assuming one can rightfully enjoy the benefits of another's positive Affinity can lead to trouble one day.

Considered by players as the Star Sea Enchantress and agreeing with this, Bai Fu naturally wouldn't make such a basic mistake!

Cecilia's facial expression was quite normal at the moment, but internally...

Bai Fu stepped towards Cecilia.

The crisp and pleasant sound of her shoes hitting the ground echoed like a drumbeat in Cecilia's heart.

She subconsciously wanted to step back to increase the distance from Bai Fu, but then she thought that if she did, her assertiveness from just shouting that phrase would be gone, so she forcibly suppressed the urge to retreat and said coldly,

"It seems you are prepared for a fight to the death with me. Since that's the case, I..."

Just as Cecilia was about to lift up the toxin crystal, Bai Fu abruptly stopped in front of her and then wrapped her arms tightly around her.

"Thank you, Cecilia, you saved my life. You might think I easily defeated three S+ ranked Superpower Users, but actually, I was borrowing external forces. My true power is still a step away from the S+ rank, and only here was I barely able to exert the power of a Catastrophe-Level Superpower User. However, this power is not my own, and I am still as fragile as ever. If you hadn't killed Foster in time, once he succeeded in releasing the Dark Domain Insect to purify the toxin, I would most likely have died here today."

The name Dark Domain Insect purified toxin was seen by Bai Fu through Spiritual Vision, and upon learning the effects of this toxin, she immediately realized it was good material.

The sensation of being squeezed from all around, the fragrance coming from right in front, the sounds by her ears—all these layered together triggered a violent quake in Cecilia's pupils.

She was stunned.

She thought Bai Fu would mock her, or simply get rid of her, but instead, Bai Fu came to thank her!

Every move Bai Fu made, every word she spoke, was entirely beyond Cecilia's expectations.

She began to doubt whether Bai Fu was acting again, after all, Bai Fu had done so more than once.

But after listening to Bai Fu's words, she immediately realized that this time, Bai Fu might not be acting but showing genuine emotion.

Because if Bai Fu were acting, there would be no need to reveal her true power and how she had defeated the others. Revealing this was essentially showing her weakness and putting herself in a very dangerous position, right?

If Cecilia were overwhelmed by anger and lashed out suddenly, Bai Fu might have died on the spot.

It could only be said that Cecilia was still too young, completely unaware that Bai Fu was deliberately exploiting this mentality.

Meanwhile, Julia, residing within Bai Fu, saw through Bai Fu's intentions immediately, as they had uncovered each other's secrets many times before. Bai Fu didn't even need to do much; a mere blink, and Julia knew what Bai Fu intended.

Seeing Cecilia's body stiffen, Bai Fu immediately pressed her advantage.

"I really should have clarified these matters with you earlier, but the situation was urgent, and the trap wouldn't last long, so I simply didn't have time to explain. Your injuries aren't severe, right? I should have stepped in when I saw Foster and the others attacking you, but... sigh, I had no means to block their attacks for you. If I had used my body to shield you, I would have been exposed immediately, so I had no choice but to watch you get hurt. I'm sorry, this won't happen again, let me check on you now."

As she apologized, Bai Fu released Cecilia's body and took out a bottle of Healing Potion from her Personal Space.

She vigorously shook the bottle, and just as she was about to lift up Cecilia's clothes, Cecilia grabbed her hand and said in a dull voice, "No need, the injuries on my body are light, it doesn't matter."

Good, that settled it!

Bai Fu saw that Cecilia's Affinity was skyrocketing and was overjoyed in her heart, but she didn't show it, and stubbornly insisted on administering the potion to Cecilia.