Era of Magic and Martial Arts

Chapter 704: Chapter 633: Happy

Because she always acted so well, acted so likable, even up to the moment I died.

Feng Ju felt a chill in his heart, uncertain whether to be pleased or angry, because all this had been instilled and taught to the other from a young age by him.

I taught the other so well from a young age, truly outstanding!

Feng Ju let out a long sigh, as if trying to expel all the suffocating frustration built up in his heart, his expression filled with complex and indescribable emotions as he hesitated to speak.

However, this brief silence translated differently in the eyes of the "cloth doll."

The "cloth doll’s" five fingers rubbing the red thread suddenly trembled.

The sparse red thread web that was being retracted instantly became like a frozen red stream, solidifying mid-air.

The scent of death that had just lessened in the room reared back like a tidal wave after the ebb, becoming thick and sticky once more.

The temperature within the synthetic voice abruptly dropped, filled with intense disappointment and a sense of betrayal:

"Why aren’t you talking anymore? So... you’re still deceiving me?"

Feng Ju’s face changed dramatically, his mind spinning with unprecedented speed.

In times of life and death, master acting prevails!

He immediately admitted his mistake, repenting vehemently:

"Don’t be angry, it’s my fault, I was too petty that day, too.... inconsiderate of you."

He spoke rapidly, his urgent tone slightly breaking:

"I was foolish, I apologize to you, but that very night I realized my mistake and have been searching for you everywhere.

If you don’t believe me, you can ask Feng Mu, didn’t I ask him to look for you everywhere? My intention in finding you is absolutely genuine, without a trace of falsehood."

In his apology, Feng Ju wished he could bite off his own tongue, every word he spoke making him feel overwhelmingly disgusted with himself.

Never seen anything so ridiculous, a monster kills me, and I have to apologize to it?!!

What kind of hell-level joke is this?

Upon hearing "brother," the red glow in the "cloth doll’s" eyes dimmed slightly.

She asked softly:

"So, you truly forgave me after that night?"

Feng Ju stared unblinkingly at the monster, suddenly raising his hand to slap himself hard, his eyes filled with murky tears when he looked up again:

"Yes, it’s not your fault, I’ve reflected on this lately and realized it’s all because of me.

Ultimately, all the blame is mine, I owe you an apology."

He paused, earnestly analyzing his mistakes:

"I was too conservative and obstinate, harboring deep-seated prejudice against monsters, mistakenly thinking that only being ’human’ was the only righteous path and the only way of light."

His tone shifted, pointing at his scarred body, clutching the sheepskin scroll tightly, his voice low and firm:

"But now it’s different... Now I too have become a monster like you, experiencing firsthand this powerful, life-surpassing existence.

Only then did I truly understand, suddenly enlightened, realizing how narrow, ridiculous, utterly foolish my previous thoughts were!"

Taking a deep breath, a glow of enlightenment appeared on his face, resonating with every word:

"Becoming a monster is indeed far superior to being that fragile, short-lived, constantly constrained ’human,’ far stronger a thousandfold, ten thousandfold!"

He waved his arms, saliva splattering from his wind-chilled teeth:

"You becoming a monster earlier than I did, not only do I not blame you, but I’m happy for you."

In an exalted tone, his face lit up with a pilgrim-like, morbid joy:

"Moreover, because you, that very night, ’helped’ me in a way full of ’love,’ I too had the opportunity to break free from the shackles of humanity, stepping onto the glorious path of monsters."

Feng Ju trembled with excitement, his voice brimming with uncontrollable elation:

"I not only don’t blame you, but I have to thank you!

You are the guiding monster on my path, the one who opened my new life..... Benefactor monster!"

His gaze grew increasingly fervent, filled with conviction in his tone:

"I’m now more certain than ever, I’ve never misjudged you. You are our family’s greatest pride and hope, you’ll surely lead our entire family further along the monster’s path."

Gradually calming his excitement, Feng Ju revealed a special "loving" smile once more.

He spread his arms wide again, opening his filthy and blood-stained embrace, resolutely stepping toward the "cloth doll," stepping into the crimson web slicing through the air.

"You see..."

His voice was loving yet firm, carrying the past affection, yet tinged with an unhuman hoarse eeriness,

"I’m a monster, you’re a monster, we’re still alike.

In the shadows, everything seems predestined by destiny, even becoming monsters won’t separate us, I’ll always be the one who loves you the most.... Monster."

Without a trace of hesitation in his steps, he moved toward the "cloth doll," and as he approached, the red lines retracting inch by inch, silently disappearing under the "cloth doll’s" swirling black robe.

A joyful glow appeared in Feng Ju’s eyes, coaxing softly:

"Come, let’s go home.

I owe you a late-night snack, whatever you want to eat, I’ll take you."

At that moment, Feng Ju’s words weren’t entirely insincere.

He genuinely intended to "invite" the "cloth doll" for a late-night snack.

After all, the time he had left was indeed running short.

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The countdown on his retinas wasn’t fake, so his urgent desire to treat the Evil Sacrifice to a late-night snack wasn’t fake either.

If he could bring the "cloth doll," who had become a powerful monster, along to prepare for this midnight feast, it would be all the better.

Whether for helping him with the preparations or becoming the "snack," both were good options.

Watching the red strings retract one by one back into the "cloth doll," Feng Ju calculated the odds of "consuming" the other party, and they continued to rise.

"This monster is much easier to handle compared to that unfilial son, a few kind words and back into my grasp."

Feng Ju slowly and steadily grasped the "cloth doll’s" shoulders, feeling the bone-chilling cold that didn’t belong to the living through the black robe.

Then, he reached out his right hand to touch the black mask on the "cloth doll’s" face, tears choking him as they flowed:

"Wonderful, wonderful, I’ve finally found you again."

The pitch-black mask slowly unveiled, revealing a familiar face from his memory.

Only now, it was less sweet by seven-tenths, colder by nine-tenths, and the eyes held no trace of human emotion, only..... hunger fused with scarlet.

Amidst the coiling lines continuously billowing.

It was obvious the "cloth doll" was moved by his proposal, she was quite keen to go for a midnight snack together with him.

Yet this gaze inexplicably made him feel a chill in his bones.

The "cloth doll" gazed greedily at the approaching Feng Ju, affectionately rubbing her face against his hand, unnaturally flushing red on her pale face, like red roses blooming on a cadaver.

Then, she too reached out, slowly moving her hand toward Feng Ju’s neck.

At the moment their fingers touched, she clearly felt Feng Ju flinch for a second, though he immediately stopped, exerting extreme restraint.

But the side of his neck connecting to his face instantly sprouted a layer of goosebumps, as if electrified.

"You know, all this while, like you, I’ve been eagerly anticipating our reunion, truly~ I’m telling you the truth, hee hee—"

The "cloth doll" licked her moist lips, tilting her face up, staring fixedly at Feng Ju.

Suddenly, she flashed a familiar sweet smile from his memory, only now it was tinged with a nauseating sweetness that made Feng Ju’s heart race.

"Hearing that you’re willing to forgive me, and even remain proud and hopeful of me, truly moves me deeply.

Especially knowing you’ll take me for a late-night snack later, it makes me even happier, happy to the point of..."

The "cloth doll" let out a sickly sweet laugh from her throat, crystal-clear saliva drooping at the corners of her mouth, whining coyly:

"So happy I can’t stop drooling, hehe—"