Chapter 467: Distortion and Frenzy
Chapter 467: Distortion and Frenzy
This morning, Lindsey heard two "Good morning" greetings.
Although both were beautiful young girls greeting him, the last one came just a moment after the first, and his mood when he heard the greetings was completely different.
Now, he scrutinized the 'guest' who had entered the shop.
A frail, beautiful young girl with white hair and red eyes, seated in a wheelchair.
From any angle, she looked exactly like the Fallen Artist that the mermaid had described to him.
So...
Is this a Seventh Stage Awakener?
How should I act to take her down right now?
At this moment, Lindsey had a feeling.
It was as if he had just figured out the background of the boss, but before the adventure even began, the big boss had already come to the newbie village to block the door.
There was no time to seek help.
No preparations had been made.
How should he handle a Seventh Stage Awakener who suddenly appeared before him?
"..."
Lindsey's gaze shifted to his backpack.
Should he launch a sudden attack with the [Crimson Horn Mistletoe]?
Or should he use other equipment and skills to buy time and create a better opportunity for an attack?
"Cough—cough, cough!"
Suddenly, the girl in the wheelchair began to cough violently.
Lindsey caught a whiff of blood.
Focusing his gaze, he saw that blood was seeping through the gaps between the fingers of the girl's hand, which was covering her lips.
"I am Seraphina, Seraphina from Black Tide Island."
The Fallen Artist introduced herself.
Lindsey glanced at his attribute panel, confirming that he wasn't affected by any abnormal status, before cautiously responding:
"As you say, I am Lindsey."
"Miss Seraphina, you must have come to my shop for something other than buying flowers, right?"
Lindsey made a quick decision.
He only had one [Crimson Horn Mistletoe]. If he used it recklessly and it didn't work, the consequences could be severe.
On the other side, the girl's eyes seemed even more sickly.
Or perhaps, after Lindsey changed the outcomes for Anthony and Lina, and yesterday surpassed her script by infiltrating the unknown depths of the deep sea, her perception of him had changed.
In Seraphina's eyes now,
Every move Lindsey made was so appealing.
She pushed her wheelchair forward:
"If I could, I would also like to buy some beautiful flowers from you."
Seraphina looked around the shop, her eyes filled with longing.
Then she suddenly turned to Lindsey:
"Lindsey, you guessed right!"
"I was the one who rewrote the fates of Anthony and Lina!"
"My initial intention was to test the two young people and see what choices they would make in the face of love."
Lindsey frowned and countered:
"Your test of love—was to have one of them be parasitized and take over their body, while the other one becomes completely immersed in an illusion, rotting away?"
Seraphina replied:
"But if they could pass the test, they wouldn't end up like this, and their love would be even stronger!"
Lindsey sighed:
"Human emotions are not something to be tested."
Seraphina insisted:
"True love is like gold—if their love is genuine, it will withstand the test of fire!"
"..."
The two of them conversed in the shop.
During this time, Lindsey became increasingly puzzled.
Seraphina showed no threatening moves, and her words were logical and her attitude was calm, though somewhat stubborn.
Was this really a Fallen Artist?
Lindsey began to form a hypothesis in his mind, but he wasn't sure, so he probed further:
"Seraphina, what is your real purpose in coming to see me?"
"If you wanted to fight me, you wouldn't be talking so much, right?"
Seraphina asked in return:
"Lindsey, what do you think?"
Lindsey spoke up:
"You initially wanted to test Anthony and Lina's love."
"But now, the target isn't them, but rather a certain covetousness towards me!"
Wah Wah Wah had once told Lindsey.
High-stage Writers could glimpse into others' lives by examining their fate scripts.
His journey and abilities were most likely already exposed to them.
Lindsey asserted:
"You know I've found you, the culprit."
"As the one writing the script behind the scenes, you can only be trying to bring it back on track because the plot has completely spiraled out of your control!"
Lindsey's consideration was entirely based on speculating the enemy's thoughts.
However, the girl before him smiled and gave an answer that Lindsey had never imagined.
She wheeled her wheelchair to face Lindsey.
Raising her slender, fair neck, she looked up at the man before her with longing and anticipation in her eyes:
"No, Lindsey, I didn't come here to change anything."
Lindsey stared at the red eyes before him:
"Then what is your true purpose?"
Seraphina replied:
"Lindsey, kill me!"
"I want to offer everything I have to you!"
"..."
For a moment, Lindsey's mind couldn't function properly.
The Boss had blocked someone right at the beginning of the journey, but that was nothing compared to this.
After blocking him, she wasn't here to fight, but instead, she wanted Lindsey to kill her? What was going on here!
Seraphina also noticed Lindsey's reaction, and with a longing tone, she said:
"You can enhance your abilities by defeating powerful foes."
"The stronger they are, the more you'll gain."
"And I, I'm a Seventh-Stage Awakener. Killing me now is a quick way to boost your strength!"
Lindsey still couldn't quite believe it:
"You came here to meet me, just to have me kill you?"
"And then make me stronger?"
Longing shone in Seraphina's eyes.
Her essence also possessed the emotional power of an artist, and Lindsey clearly sensed that her answer was sincere:
"The Diary of Find, The Chronicles of the Brave Warrior Claire, The Ten-Day Siege of Ratniss Castle."
"Just like these most classic stories."
"Lindsey, I've also prepared the best future for you!"
"As the evil wizard, I should die by your sword."
"Come on, kill the villain before you, and then continue to move forward through adversity! Slay the dragons, I believe you're my hero!"
"..."
Just how twisted was this person's mind?
Since entering the Seven Seas Alliance, he had witnessed the locals' fervor for art.
But a Seventh-Stage Artist.
Coming before Lindsey in such a manner, even wanting Lindsey to kill her afterward.
Lindsey had to admit that this person's pursuit of 'art' exceeded his imagination.
Lindsey even opened his attribute panel.
On the map, Seraphina's marker was also a friendly green one.
In other words.
This person truly believed Lindsey was the character in her heart.
"..."
"Lindsey, let's talk in the morning."
Just then, Wah Wah Wah, changed into new clothes, also pushed open the shop door.
He entered the store and immediately saw the standoff between the two. The girl's expression changed dramatically:
"Seraphina, you... Why are you here!"
(End of Chapter)
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