Chapter 89: Chapter 12: Slaying the Heart Demon! Triggering the Hidden: The One Who Yearns for the Witch
"Yes!"
Roxia immediately commanded the Yerman Clan’s Knights to charge forward and block the Demon Beasts that had broken into Sunset City.
But just as she prepared to draw her sword and fight, she was suddenly struck by a wave of dizziness.
"What’s... what’s happening to me?"
Roxia’s brow furrowed, and she clenched her jaw.
She was confused about what was happening to her body, not understanding why the headache had come on so suddenly.
But the dizzy spell vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
"Roxia, are you alright?" one of the Yerman Clan Knights hurriedly asked her.
"I’m fine." Roxia shook her head and immediately threw herself into the battle.
...
Deep within this subterranean world, the roar of the Heart Demon shook every corner like an earthquake.
"Damn you, White Rose Guardians! I will not let you seal me again!"
"I will annihilate your very souls!"
A piercing shriek echoed through the air, accompanied by terrifying tremors of Magic Power. The entire Underground City trembled.
At that moment, the Heart Demon’s body turned a vivid blood-red, as if it had entered a berserk Status.
Just then, Su Xuan noticed that the White Rose Flower in his hand had fully bloomed!
"Rosaline, Ivsha! Strategic retreat!"
Su Xuan immediately gave them the order to fall back. They spread their wings and soared high into the air, distancing themselves from the Heart Demon.
"Scared?"
"Are you scared?"
"You fragile ants, you can’t escape! You will all die here!"
The Heart Demon’s voice was sharp and trembling as it unleashed all of its Magic Power, preparing to annihilate Su Xuan and his party.
"I’m not about to give you that chance!"
Su Xuan took out the White Rose Magic Staff. The blooming White Rose at its tip erupted in a dazzling light.
[Casting Soul Shock Wave...]
"That’s—? No! This is impossible! The Night Witch clearly said she had fragmented her soul! How can you still possess her Power?"
When the Heart Demon saw the White Rose Magic Staff glowing in Su Xuan’s hand, a look of terror instantly appeared on its face.
"Why don’t you go ask the Night Witch!"
Su Xuan raised the White Rose Magic Staff high. In an instant, a beam of light several meters wide shot out, aiming straight for the distant Heart Demon.
[Soul Shock Wave fired!]
BOOM!
The Soul Magic Power from the White Rose Magic Staff continuously battered the Heart Demon’s body, its terrifying Power instantly piercing through the target.
"No! I refuse to accept this!"
The Heart Demon let out a heart-wrenching roar. It gathered the last of its Magic Power into a single point and unleashed it at Su Xuan.
"Die with me!"
The Heart Demon’s all-out attack shot straight toward Su Xuan, intending to drag him down with it.
"Damn it!"
Su Xuan took a sharp step back, trying to dodge the fatal blow, but the attack was just too fast. ’Looks like I might actually have to use a revive this time!’ he thought.
But in the nick of time, the Soul Magic Mirror at Su Xuan’s waist suddenly erupted in a dazzling light and moved to block the attack on its own.
BANG!
With a loud crash, the Soul Magic Mirror shattered. At the same time, the Heart Demon’s massive body disintegrated into a cloud of ash.
"No!"
With a final shriek, the Heart Demon vanished completely into thin air.
A message popped up in Su Xuan’s vision:
[Defeated the Heart Demon. +10,000 EXP!] (Obtained Additional Trait: [Strong Desire])
’Was that Natasha?’
Su Xuan picked up the fallen Soul Magic Mirror. He saw that its surface had shattered, turning it into an ordinary mirror. After a moment of thought, he put the broken Soul Magic Mirror into his inventory.
Then, his gaze fell upon the [Strong Desire] trait.
[Strong Desire: A greedy desire that intensifies uncontrollably! Possessive emotions toward the object of one’s desire become extreme! Provides a 100% combat power boost to the ’object of desire’! (Can affect multiple targets)!]
’Can I use this [Strong Desire] trait on myself?’
Su Xuan tried to apply the [Strong Desire] trait to himself, but unfortunately, Adventurer traits couldn’t be applied to Players.
This meant the [Strong Desire] trait could only be added to a future recruited Adventurer.
’Strong Desire... for an Elf? That might not be a bad idea,’
Su Xuan muttered to himself. Now all he needed was a chance to recruit!
...
Meanwhile, on the three fronts of the battle to defend Sunset City, the beast tide was gradually being pushed back.
Only the situation at the eastern gate was looking grim. Giant worms of Level 30 and above had smashed through the city walls, putting the defenders at a disadvantage.
"Damn it! The difficulty of this quest is too high!"
"Hold on! The situation on the other fronts is stabilizing! Other Players and their Adventurer parties are on their way to help!"
"We can’t handle Level 30 giant worms!"
"Maybe we should retreat. It’s not worth losing our Adventurers in an event like this!"
"..."
The four Players present discussed whether to retreat, and their conversation reached Roxia’s ears.
She didn’t say anything, but she knew in her heart that this was Sunset City’s battle to defend itself. ’The fact that these Adventurers are willing to help at all is already a great blessing,’ she thought. ’But to save Sunset City, we can only rely on our own Power!’
She shouted encouragement to the Yerman Clan Knights, "Everyone, hold on! Reinforcements will be here soon!"
"Yes!"
But just as the words left her mouth, it happened—suddenly!
That wave of dizziness washed over her again, making her body tremble so violently she couldn’t stand firm.
"What is happening?" Roxia touched her forehead, her mind filled with confusion about her physical condition.
’Could it be because of the Curse?’
Just as Roxia’s mind was reeling with questions, a familiar voice sounded in her ear.
"Roxia, come with me."
Suddenly, a cloud of black mist enveloped Roxia’s body, lifting her into the air and starting to carry her away.
"Roxia!"
The Yerman Clan Knights tried to rush forward and stop it, but they found the black mist was like an unbreakable barrier, preventing them from getting close.
"Damn it!"
Roxia struggled with all her might, but it was useless.
At that critical moment, a crescent moon of light descended from the sky, shattering the black mist completely!
"Are you alright, Roxia?"
Rosaline spread her Soul Light Wings and caught the falling Roxia, asking with concern.
"Aunt..."
Seeing Rosaline, Roxia seemed to relax, letting out a long sigh of relief.
"What was that black mist just now?"
Su Xuan walked over to Roxia’s side, his eyes filled with suspicion.
"I don’t know! But I heard a voice!"
Roxia’s brow knitted as she told Su Xuan with a grave expression, "It was the voice of the Sunset City Lord!"
"The Sunset City Lord?"
As Su Xuan heard Roxia’s words, a notification suddenly popped up in his vision.
[Hidden Story Quest Triggered — The One Who Yearns for the Witch!]
[Recommended Level: 30]
[Quest Description: Defeat the Traitor who has sided with the Witch!]
[Quest Rewards: Witch’s Eye, Green Recruitment Scroll...]
