Chapter 669: If This Is a Wish
Chapter 669: If This Is a Wish (Suggested to Read with Tomorrow's Chapter)
Qiao Sang's expression froze.
Grudgebound actually spoke like a human?
At that moment, a slightly familiar voice came from the side:
"Grudgebound only speaks human language when it possesses someone. Whatever it says is what the deceased person wanted to say."
Qiao Sang followed the voice and saw Number 98.
"You haven't left yet?" Qiao Sang asked, surprised.
"I was planning to leave", the woman said, "but I noticed that this Grudgebound seems to be targeting only this man, so I stayed."
Qiao Sang: "…"
People are indeed drawn to spectacles.
The man didn't answer the "Little Girl's" question but refocused his attention on her.
Seeing this, Qiao Sang didn't dare to let the Treasure Seeker withdraw the Psychic Power controlling the man.
This man, dressed in a human-like manner, must be a Beastmaster to thrive in the First District. Whether he is a Professional Beastmaster and what level he is, it's clear from his first reaction to the Grudgebound's attack—summoning a seal—that he at least has a decently combat-capable familiar.
With so many onlookers, a fight would definitely harm many people.
She couldn't let the man summon his familiar…
But the Treasure Seeker couldn't absorb everyone's negative emotional energy while using Psychic Power… Qiao Sang glanced subtly at Number 98, hoping she was too engrossed in the spectacle to notice the ongoing match.
"Why?"
The "Little Girl" asked again.
The man's eyes turned fierce, and he roared, "Get out of my daughter's body!"
The crowd, who had initially doubted the man, now looked at him with fewer skeptical eyes.
"This Grudgebound must be a wild beast companion. How can we doubt a father who just lost two children because of a wild beast companion?" someone in the crowd said.
Others immediately agreed:
"That's right. Grudgebound only possesses those who died tragically. I remember this girl fell from a building, a tragic death. It's not necessarily her father's fault."
"Grudgebound's actions after possession help the deceased complete their wishes. Remember the old lady in the news who was stabbed to death by her grandson? When Grudgebound possessed her, she didn't go after her grandson but instead told her daughter not to be sad. Maybe this Little Girl is just asking her father why he didn't save her."
"That makes sense."
Even with the familiar's traits and character, people in Supernest still subconsciously chose to trust humans over familiars.
The "Little Girl" moved stiffly toward the man.
The man tried to back away but found his feet immobilized, his expression turning to terror.
The "Little Girl" extended her pale, bloodless hand, about to choke the man's neck, when a green thorny vine quickly wrapped around her wrist.
The "Little Girl" looked up and saw a male human and a green familiar, about three meters tall.
"Quick, summon your familiars to help!" a young man, believing he was acting heroically, shouted.
People are strange. They are terrified of General-Class Beast Companions when alone, but with a crowd and someone leading the charge, they seem to gain courage.
Many responded, forming seals with their hands.
Star Arrays of various colors lit up around them.
The man first froze, then couldn't help but smile slightly, though he quickly realized it wasn't appropriate and composed himself.
Qiao Sang looked at the "Little Girl" with mixed feelings.
To be honest, after the Treasure Seeker sensed the emotional energy, she truly felt the man was suspicious. But in this situation, she didn't know what she could do.
She couldn't help the "Little Girl" fight a group of Beastmasters.
Actually, letting them fight a bit wouldn't be a bad idea. The best course of action would be to wait for the police to arrive and explain the situation then... Qiao Sang thought calmly.
But then a series of other thoughts popped into her head.
What happens after the man is taken away by the police?
Even if the truth comes out, will he be sentenced to death?
No.
The Beastmaster always receives special treatment in Supernest. He would get a suspended sentence, or even be released on bail.
It might be better to let "Little Girl" deal with him here, to settle the score...
At that moment, a fierce battle was raging around the man, with various colored Skills lighting up the area. Most of the familiars summoned by everyone were of the General Class or below, but their sheer numbers temporarily restricted "Little Girl's" movements, preventing her from getting close to the man.
Qiao Sang exhaled silently and looked at Treasure Seeker, lowering her voice.
"Get him to Grudgebound."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker's expression turned slightly excited upon hearing this.
In the next second, the man, who had been protected by a circle of familiars, suddenly lost control and slid uncontrollably toward "Little Girl."
At that moment, the man's face turned pale, and he finally cried out in panic.
"Save me!"
Unfortunately, the sounds of battle were too loud, and everyone's attention was focused on "Little Girl", so no one noticed their protectee calling for help.
So when the man appeared in front of "Little Girl" with a look of despair, everyone was stunned.
"Hidden Resentment?"
"Little Girl" tilted her head, seemingly confused as well.
Then, she seemed to remember something and raised her hand. A black Energy Orb instantly condensed.
Qiao Sang watched this with a calm expression.
Suddenly, Number 98 sighed.
"If this is Little Girl's wish, that Shadow Orb will likely erase her soul completely."
Qiao Sang was taken aback and instinctively shouted.
"Treasure Seeker!"
"Xunxun~"
Without needing further explanation, Treasure Seeker understood what its Beastmaster meant. Its eyes, glowing with blue light, glanced to the left.
The man was thrown uncontrollably to the left, crashing heavily into a tree.
At the same time, there was a loud thud as the Shadow Orb missed its target, landing in the man's original position and creating a large crater.
Qiao Sang's shout had been so loud that many people noticed her.
Seeing Treasure Seeker's eyes glowing with blue light, the crowd quickly put two and two together and began to praise her.
"Great job!"
"Good work, kid!"
"Without you, that guy would have been done for."
Qiao Sang smiled but didn't say a word.
...
Augustus Competition Hall.
The audience watched the live stream from Number 113, falling silent for a moment before hesitantly discussing the events.
"If I'm not mistaken, the man was the one Number 113 sent to Grudgebound just now..."
"I saw it too..."
"The man was trying to seal her with his hands, but this Ghost-type Companion Beast used Psychic Power to control him."
"Why did she control the man to dodge the attack in the end?"
"It seems Number 98 said something."
Those who had heard Number 98's words fell silent again.
...
Federbit General Hospital.
The man struggled to open his eyes and looked in the direction of the voices. Seeing that the crowd was praising the girl who had controlled his movements, his heart raced, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
At that moment, a dark shadow swiftly approached, wrapping around him and tightening around his arms, fingers, and legs.
With a sudden backward movement, the man's bones snapped with a sickening sound.
"Ah!!!"
The shrill scream sent a chill through everyone's hearts, causing them to hesitate and retreat, momentarily ceasing their attacks on "Little Girl."
"Little Girl" used Shadow Control to approach the man.
This time, no one interfered.
(End of Chapter)
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