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Chapter 245: Crown of Annihilation
Chapter 245: Crown of Annihilation
"Potatoes, cabbages, and the wheat over there..."
In the underground cavern, Lindsey was tending to his resource-converted farmland.
The area of land he cultivated wasn't too large.
But since it was only meant to supply the needs of two people, and he could repeat the process later on, the amount of food was sufficient.
After finishing the harvest, Lindsey returned to the campfire.
Hong was lying quietly on the ground.
After inserting the Wild Wisdom Wood Kernel into her body, the struggle between the two souls entered a special state due to the new influence.
As the one in control of the body at that moment, Hong didn't hesitate.
She immediately launched a full-scale attack on the ancient soul within her body, and then fell into a coma due to the overly intense impact.
At this very moment, the sleeping girl's eyebrows were tightly furrowed.
She held the Large Purple Crystal Cluster that Lindsey had inserted, and the crystal, which enhanced mental resistance, was also aiding her in the struggle.
Lindsey quietly observed her for a while.
Guuu...
The rhythm of Life Essence reminded Lindsey that it was time for dinner.
He rubbed his stomach:
"Anyway, let's cook first."
"This guy will need to eat when she wakes up, so I might as well take care of it now."
Taking out the freshly cultivated crops, Lindsey began preparing dinner.
As he waited for the skill process, his thoughts began to wander.
The Wild Wisdom Wood Kernel was a prize obtained after defeating the Tree Mother, possessing the ability to stabilize souls and maintain self-awareness. It was the most suitable for Hong's current state.
Lindsey didn't feel any hesitation about using such a precious material.
"But if there were enough materials, we could also make a Soul Suppressing Potion."
"If we were in that situation, would the effect be even better?"
Ding!
At that moment, the cooking meter reached the perfect range.
Lindsey immediately controlled the skill, and a perfectly-cooked stew was ready in his wooden bowl.
"Hmm..."
"What's this smell?"
As the delightful aroma of the perfect food filled the cave,
Hong, who had been unconscious for some time, finally opened her eyes again and saw Lindsey staring at her.
"Umm... Good morning?"
With just that greeting, Lindsey confirmed the outcome of the soul struggle.
He breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart, which had been ready to draw a weapon at any moment, calmed down.
However, Lindsey maintained a serious expression on the surface:
"First, prove your identity."
"I can't be sure who's in this body right now."
"..."
Hong blinked:
"Then ask me some questions, like something only we two know?"
Lindsey immediately refused:
"If that person had devoured your soul, these memories would probably be gone too."
The girl slightly opened her mouth, obviously unsure of what to do:
"Then how can I prove myself?"
"If our shared experiences can't verify it, then I... then I... Lindsey, what do you want?"
Lindsey said:
"Then first tell me that person's memories, at least it's a show of sincerity."
Hearing this request, Hong's expression became even more awkward:
"That person's memories..."
"Lindsey, my current state is just suppressing her soul, I can't possibly..."
"Wait!"
Suddenly, Hong realized:
"Don't you have that appraisal ability? Grab my hand and try it!"
"Your reaction is quite quick," Lindsey said, not continuing to tease Hong.
Grabbing the girl's hand and helping her up, he also performed an appraisal on her.
Human: Essence Lost One/Awakener
【An Awakener, who has regained Essence from their Lost state, is still in the recovery process.】
【An unusual slave. This slave contains an ancient soul within their body. Once awakened, it will bring danger.】
"Lindsey, I'm hungry," Hong's voice rang out, and Lindsey handed over the stew in his hand.
"Here you go, eat up."
Hong took the dinner, sipped the soup, and then looked up at Lindsey:
"Lindsey, have you eaten?"
Lindsey shook his head:
"I was waiting for you, so I haven't eaten yet."
Hong's gaze became somewhat dazed, and she handed the stew back:
"Then you eat first."
"..."
"Let's not stand on ceremony, let's eat together."
Lindsey and Hong finished the stew together.
The two sat around the campfire on the ground, just like every night during their journey.
In the strangely comforting atmosphere, Lindsey spoke again:
"Hong, since you won the struggle for the soul, you must have gained some benefits, right?"
Hong nodded immediately:
"That's right, I'm now certain that my skill is the Path of Carnage."
"If I continue to advance, this power will become an extremely destructive force. Even the Tree Mother of Starlight Forest would absolutely not be my match!"
Lindsey was more concerned about information gathering:
"What about the memories of the past?"
At this point, Hong's expression turned displeased:
"At the final moment of the soul's struggle, she realized her defeat and blocked her memories as much as possible. I only obtained a small portion of the information."
Hong mocked:
"Hmph—a sore loser."
Lindsey continued to ask:
"Tell me what you know?"
Hong nodded slightly and continued:
"She was once the leader of an army, known as the Crown of Annihilation. She fought a decisive battle with an enemy in a place called the Elemental Realm. That war even tore the world apart, and it was only then that she came here and perished together with the enemy's commander."
Lindsey confirmed:
"Is it the Righteous Warrior in the Crystal Valley?"
Hong affirmed:
"Yes, that's the place."
"These two guys were both peak Eighth Stage Awakeners, which is why everything we're experiencing is happening."
Lindsey switched to another question:
"About the Dark Abyss, what about the guy who was with the Enchanting Wyvern?"
Hong pointed at herself:
"He was a subordinate of this guy, a Seventh Stage Chaos Dominator."
"However, after his revival, his strength should have weakened, but at the very least, he's at a Sixth Stage level."
Lindsey continued to gather information.
The memories Hong had seized were from the other party's final moments before death.
In summary, this person, known as the Crown of Annihilation, led her army against a Righteous Warrior named 'Sword of Righteousness' and ultimately perished together.
However, the Crown of Annihilation's forces had deep connections with the Revivers.
Therefore, her death was not absolute; instead, she had the chance to be resurrected in the distant future.
This was the very reason behind the series of events known as the Black Mountain Incident.
Lindsey learned the ins and outs of the matter from Hong's mouth.
After organizing his thoughts with this new information, Lindsey's concerned gaze fell on the girl in front of him:
"Hong, does that soul still have a chance to resist?"
Regarding this, Hong was very certain.
She nodded vigorously, a victorious smile on her face:
"There's no need to worry about that."
"If she can't regain her former Essence, then she'll never have a chance to rise again."
(End of Chapter)
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