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Chapter 629: The True Fragrance!
Chapter 629: The True Fragrance!
Feng Ye sat enjoying his delicately fried egg, a gentle smile on his face as he regarded Bombyx with an expression devoid of any hint of malevolence or ferocity, yet his countenance was far more terrifying than any snarl or grimace.
Feng Ye felt he might have been a tad too kind.
No.
That wasn't quite right.
To be precise, as he drew closer to godhood, his thoughts and nature inclined more towards the divine than the human, and he no longer harbored notions of evil or darkness.
However, the fact remained that with light came shadow, and as a human, one inevitably possessed a dark side. Most people simply managed to keep their darkness in check with their inner light, preventing it from consuming them.
Even a protagonist like Naruto Uzumaki had a dark side, constantly teetering on the edge of darkness, and had it not been for his companions, he too would have succumbed to the shadows long ago.
Thus, darkness and evil were an intrinsic part of humanity.
In his previous world, Feng Ye had contemplated trying out a villainous role, but he hadn't gotten the chance until now.
"Aren't you hungry? Come and sit."
Feng Ye took a sip of milk and smiled gently at Bombyx, inviting her to join him.
Just as he finished speaking, Bombyx's stomach growled loudly, and a wave of unbearable hunger washed over her.
But she resisted the hunger, her gaze fixed on Feng Ye as she gritted her teeth and asked, her voice trembling slightly, "What... what did you do to me? And what was that earlier?"
Feng Ye didn't look at her, calmly continuing to eat his meal. "I think it's better to listen on a full stomach, but if you insist on hearing it while hungry, I can give you a brief explanation."
"In short, I've granted you a bit of power, giving you an immortal body. No matter what kind of injury you sustain, you won't die."
Here, Feng Ye paused and looked at Bombyx, holding up the table knife in his hand. "Of course, the pain will remain, and it's only about not dying. Your wounds won't heal, something like this, for example."
Swish!
As his words trailed off, Feng Ye lightly waved the table knife in Bombyx's direction.
Bombyx's body stiffened, and her left hand, which had been resting on the door, seemed to be pierced by an incredibly sharp, invisible thread. Her hand flew off silently at the wrist.
"Ah... Ahh..."
The intense pain caused Bombyx to cry out, her forehead breaking out in a cold sweat. She clutched the severed edge of her wrist, her eyes reflecting fear and anger as she glared at Feng Ye. "You... you bastard..."
Feng Ye's expression remained unmoved, and he said calmly, "Yes, you will bleed, and you will be injured, but you won't die or heal. The pain won't go away either. If you want to heal and get rid of the pain, you need to return to the bedroom on the third floor where you first appeared."
"There's a barrier I set up there that will allow you to heal slowly."
Feng Ye put down his knife and fork, wiped a bit of oil from the corner of his mouth with a napkin, and untied the napkin that had been draped over his body. He stood up and walked towards Bombyx.
Stopping in front of her, he continued, "I won't restrict your movements, but only within the boundaries of this mansion. You can also try to escape, but be prepared to face the consequences."
"You are Miss Bombyx of the Bombyx family, and I imagine your disappearance has already caused your family to search for you frantically. However, this place is rather remote, so it might take them anywhere from half a month to a month to find this place. Until they do, I'll be residing here temporarily."
"So..."
"The torture game begins, Miss Bombyx."
Feng Ye's smile widened slightly, and he walked past Bombyx towards the outside.
Bombyx clutched her wounded wrist, her face paling as the pain caused cold sweat to bead on her forehead. Her body trembled slightly.
She glared in the direction Feng Ye had left, gritting her teeth. "Why... why are you doing this..."
"That's a good question," Feng Ye said, stopping and turning to look at Bombyx. "Because I, too, was wondering why you enjoy torturing and killing others."
Bombyx's teeth clenched. "Those lowly creatures can't be compared to me..."
"Then how can you compare yourself to me?" Feng Ye smiled. "You even wanted to make me your prey at one point. In any case, please take care of me during the time before your family arrives."
With that, Feng Ye continued on his way, his footsteps never faltering as he disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Just as his figure vanished, one last comment drifted back.
"Oh, right."
"One more friendly tip: I won't enter your bedroom. That's your safe space, and as long as you're not hungry, it's best not to leave. You can also try to escape because you do have a chance to get away. It wouldn't be fair if you had no chance at all."
As the young lady of the Bombyx family, she had never experienced such treatment. Aside from having her left hand casually severed by Feng Ye, she had never been imprisoned before.
She was supposed to become a Sternritter! It was always her turn to be the one inflicting torture and death on others! But now, she had fallen into the hands of a strange and fallen Quincy, becoming a captive and a plaything for his whims.
This sudden and stark contrast was something she couldn't accept. At this moment, she wanted to rush towards Feng Ye and fight to the death, but her rationality forced her to calm down.
It was clear.
Feng Ye intended to torment her.
This psychologically twisted, fallen Quincy wasn't satisfied with merely killing her. He wanted to torture her and retaliate for her previous actions.
She couldn't defeat Feng Ye; she couldn't even fathom his true strength. If she had become a Knight Captain or received Yhwach's blessing to become a Sternritter, she would have trampled Feng Ye underfoot without a second thought. But that was obviously not an option now.
Charging towards Feng Ye in a fit of anger, seeking revenge and combat, would only result in more torment.
After calming down, she realized something else. Feng Ye's choice to retaliate in this manner might actually be a blessing in disguise for her! Because...
As long as she lived, there was hope!
Death would end everything, but as long as she survived, there was a chance to escape Feng Ye's grasp and free herself from this dire situation.
Whether it was her family finding this place, the Sternritter discovering Feng Ye's presence as a fallen Quincy, or her own successful escape, any of these options could lead to her liberation!
"Very well."
"I'll make you regret not killing me..."
Bombyx took a deep breath, and her eyes hardened with determination.
Just as these thoughts flashed through her mind, she heard footsteps in the corridor, causing her to look instinctively in that direction.
Soon enough, she saw Feng Ye walking towards her.
He held a bucket in his left hand and carried a fishing rod in his right, strolling casually down the corridor. As he passed by the side hall's entrance, he glanced in Bombyx's direction.
"Oh, you haven't eaten breakfast yet? I forgot to mention that although your body won't die, you will still expend more energy, making you hungrier, and your hunger will be harder to bear than a normal person's. So, it's best to eat something as soon as possible."
After leaving these words behind,
Feng Ye continued walking towards the front door with the fishing rod and bucket in hand, eventually disappearing outside.
Bombyx took a couple of steps out of the side hall, looking towards the direction Feng Ye had vanished. Feeling the hunger in her stomach, she gritted her teeth and said, "Damn it..."
"Do you think you can make me submit with mere hunger? That's impossible!"
"According to what you said, I won't die anyway... Even if I starve to death, I, Bombyx, would rather die outside than touch a single bite of food!"
As she finished speaking, her body swayed, and she fell to the ground.
The intense pain in her left wrist, the incessant flow of blood, and the growing hunger in her stomach made her face pale, and she began to breathe heavily.
Was Feng Ye leaving with that fishing gear to go fishing?
He had left her alone here, seemingly unconcerned about her escaping. Even the front door was wide open, as if all she needed to do was run out to be free.
No! This had to be a trap!
That man wouldn't leave such an obvious and simple escape route. The easier it seemed to flee, the more likely it was a trap, and she might end up facing even more cruel torment!
Bombyx stared at the open front door, her breath coming in ragged gasps as her mind raced, considering her options for survival and escape.
But.
The pain in her left wrist and the increasingly intense hunger in her stomach made it difficult for her to think clearly. As time passed, the hunger's influence became more and more overwhelming.
She felt like her eyes were turning red, and the hunger was so intense that it completely overshadowed the pain in her left wrist. Everything she saw made her want to devour it.
"No...
"This is also a trap..."
"I won't... give in..."
Bombyx's thoughts became more and more disjointed, and eventually, she couldn't take it anymore. She stumbled towards the dining table and grabbed a piece of meat, stuffing it into her mouth.
The tender steak was coated with high-quality tomato juice and perfectly grilled, juicy, and flavorful. The sensation it brought to her mouth was singular.
It was truly fragrant!
(End of Chapter)
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