Chapter 86: Chapter 10: Hurry Up and Use the Key in Your Hand to Unlock Natasha
"What is this!?"
Su Xuan’s expression turned grim. He stared intently at the mirror, able to clearly feel that it was the Natasha inside it speaking to him!
"Mr. Su Xuan..."
Natasha had also noticed the image in the mirror. She saw her own reflection.
"I don’t know exactly what it is, but I’m certain it’s related to the Evil Demon you just mentioned!" Su Xuan explained calmly.
If his guess was correct, this soul was most likely that of the Evil Demon.
It had been sealed by the Guardian Clan of the White Rose, and now, it was communicating through the very Magic Mirror that imprisoned its soul.
"What’s wrong? Am I not beautiful enough?"
"Hurry~ Use your Holy Sword and punish me harshly~"
The voice of ’Natasha’ echoed in Su Xuan’s mind again, its tone lewd and provocative—a stark contrast to the real Natasha’s pure and innocent personality.
But unfortunately for the demon, such meager temptation couldn’t possibly move Su Xuan’s heart of steel.
’Tempt me? In your dreams!’
"Since you’ve found me out, how could I possibly let you leave so easily?"
The Natasha in the mirror chuckled. "The plan was to make my move in two days, but it seems I’ll have to push things forward!"
"But~ before that, the White Rose Guardian can’t be allowed to live!"
As the voice faded, a wisp of black Magic Power slowly seeped from the Magic Mirror and shot toward Natasha.
Just in the nick of time, a pair of pitch-black Big Scissors suddenly appeared, severing the soul connection.
"AH!"
The Natasha in the mirror shrieked. "What is that weapon? Why can it harm my soul! AHH!"
With that shriek, the image in the mirror gradually blurred before vanishing completely.
Su Xuan finally let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness he had called on Alice in time to launch a soul attack against the Evil Demon. Otherwise, Natasha would have been in grave danger...
"Thank you so much, Mr. Su Xuan! You’ve saved me again!"
Natasha expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
"It was nothing," Su Xuan said, picking up the Soul Magic Mirror. "The Evil Demon’s soul should be gone for now, but why didn’t the mirror keep it sealed?"
He carefully inspected the Soul Magic Mirror’s Status and discovered the reason.
There was a tiny crack on the surface of the Soul Magic Mirror. It seemed this fissure was the cause of everything. It was likely a result of the Guardian Clan’s decline and lack of maintenance.
"Is it because of this crack? Let me try. Perhaps I can repair it."
"Mm."
Natasha took the Soul Magic Mirror from Su Xuan’s hand and gently infused her Magic Power into it.
Soon, the crack in the Magic Mirror vanished, restoring the item to its complete state.
"There we go."
Natasha smiled and offered the Soul Magic Mirror to Su Xuan, but he refused, as only a White Rose Guardian could use the item.
"Then let’s head back."
Su Xuan was about to leave, but as Natasha stood up, she suddenly swayed and fell into his arms.
"Natasha, what’s wrong?" Su Xuan asked with concern.
Natasha explained softly, "I’m fine... I think I just overexerted my Magic Power. I’ll be okay after a little rest."
"Let me carry you back." Hearing this, Su Xuan immediately reached out to lift her. But the moment his fingers touched her skin, Natasha’s delicate body trembled.
"Mr. Su Xuan, are your fingers electric?" Natasha asked in a soft, delicate voice, lightly biting her lip.
"N-no, I don’t think so?"
Su Xuan frowned slightly. ’Is this because of my [Succubus Physique] trait again?’
’Isn’t this effect a little too ridiculous?’
"No? But then why...?" Her gaze swam, and the trembling in her body made it difficult to stand. She shyly buried her face in Su Xuan’s chest.
"Then how about we rest here for a bit?"
"I-I’m fine... Let’s go back..."
Natasha endured the electric sensation and let Su Xuan carry her out. Even though the feeling was strange, she... she really liked it!
"Alright, then..."
Su Xuan was about to carry Natasha from the attic when he noticed her trembling had grown more intense.
He frowned. ’What the hell was in that Succubus Fruit Edith gave me?’
’This effect is way too potent. Can only a real Succubus handle something this intense?’
"Natasha, let’s just rest here for a bit."
Su Xuan set Natasha down. He was worried she might suddenly pass out on the way back.
"Okay..."
Natasha nodded, and with Su Xuan’s help, she sat down steadily on the floor.
Her cheeks were flushed, and her gaze was as soft as silk.
She hardly dared to look at Su Xuan; she was afraid she might lose her composure if she kept staring.
While they waited, Su Xuan, with Natasha’s permission, began searching the Guardian Clan’s attic for treasure. To Natasha, the items in the attic were of no use to her anymore. She figured it was better to let Su Xuan have them, as it would also improve their relationship.
Besides, Su Xuan had a strong feeling that there was definitely more treasure hidden here!
He began to loot.
"Oh?"
Suddenly, a notification flashed in his vision.
[Guardian Helmet (Rare): Can block one soul attack.]
’Blocks a soul attack? Nice!’ Su Xuan put the Guardian Helmet into his inventory with satisfaction and continued his search for treasure.
After some thorough searching, just as Su Xuan was thinking there were no other treasures to be found, an exquisite brocade box suddenly caught his eye.
"What’s this?"
Su Xuan opened the box and found a snow-white Rose inside.
’No, wait. Is this Rose made of some special material?’
[White Rose Flower (Elite): Symbol of the White Rose Guardian Clan, and also a key to unlocking a secret.]
’A key to unlocking a secret?’
Su Xuan was puzzled. ’What secret is this supposed to unlock?’
Just as he was pondering this, Natasha suddenly drew near and asked curiously, "Mr. Su Xuan, have you found anything useful?"
"Mm..."
Su Xuan held the White Rose out to Natasha. The moment she saw the Rose, her eyes instantly went blank, as if she had become an empty vessel.
"Natasha?"
Seeing this, Su Xuan was taken aback.
’Don’t tell me this so-called key... unlocks a secret within Natasha herself?’
"M-Mr. Su Xuan..."
Natasha suddenly seemed different. She gently cupped her own cheeks and asked softly, "How did you find it? I remember this Rose..."
"It hurts!"
Natasha’s words cut off abruptly, as if a pain from the depths of her soul had just exploded in her mind.
"Natasha? What’s wrong?"
Su Xuan asked with urgent concern.
However, Natasha didn’t respond. Her body gradually went slack, and her eyes began to flicker with a faint, fluorescent blue light, as if her world had been reduced to nothing but an endless, deep blue.
Just then, a notification suddenly popped up in Su Xuan’s vision:
[The secret lock has appeared. Use the key in your hand to unlock her!]
GULP!
Filled with curiosity, Su Xuan reached out and took the White Rose. The moment his fingers touched it, a mysterious Power surged into his body, and it felt as if his soul was being pulled from its mortal shell.
At the same time, a white Rose woven from Soul Magic Power began to appear on Natasha’s body. Its petals were tightly closed, quietly waiting for the key in Su Xuan’s hand... the key that could unlock her.
