Chapter 2638: Chapter 2638: Treasure Bead
For a moment, Julius Reed felt completely at a loss.
Indeed, Quella Radcliffe’s words, though unsaid, hadn’t occurred to him.
Some were things he had long considered but lacked the courage to confront.
Yet now that everything was out in the open, he felt a tinge of relief.
"Quella, you say you’re Quella... an alternate personality split from her?" Julius asked, somewhat uncertain.
This situation is extraordinarily rare.
Just like Julius Reed and Osher Reed, both vying for the control of the same body.
Whether it’s Julius Reed or Osher Reed, both want to kill the other to gain exclusive ownership of the body.
But these two Quellas before him are definitely not like the relationship between Julius and Osher.
It’s almost like... coexisting?
This is extremely hard to grasp.
Although Julius knows this phenomenon indeed exists, the chances are minuscule.
Incredibly slim.
Such a low probability, yet it’s happening to Quella Radcliffe?
Almost akin to Murphy’s Law.
Julius doesn’t believe it, yet the words strike his heart.
"How can you prove that Quella is still there and that you bear no malice?" Julius asked patiently.
"At least you have some conscience." Quella snorted softly, "I even thought you might use this reason to kill Quella outright. After all, she’s a major hassle, not easy to handle."
"If you kill Quella, then your only wife ceases to exist, and the common burdens around you vanish too."
"Moreover, you can claim I killed Quella, avenging your wife, and even stage a show."
"What a perfect process, yet you didn’t do it."
Quella pondered for a moment before speaking, "Perhaps her actions are still worthwhile, she still holds a place in your heart."
Marcellus Lopez lowered his head, having scraped out a two-room apartment on the ground with his toe.
He planned to scrape out a toilet next.
Jessica also felt embarrassed; someone else’s family matters, what role do they play here?
Even an upright official is hard-pressed to settle domestic affairs.
The most inscrutable thing in the world is relationships.
Entirely unclear, profoundly indistinct, unmanageable.
"I believe you," Julius said in a deep voice after a long pause.
"But I want to know how I can bring Quella back." He raised his head, looking into Quella’s eyes, "I know what you’re going to say, you only cherish something after it’s lost."
Julius can understand anyone’s thoughts, yet cannot hear Quella’s mind.
Perhaps this woman before him has no heart.
The real heart lies with Quella.
"Indeed, you only cherish after losing," Quella nodded, not refuting Julius’s words.
"But once it’s lost, it truly is lost, it can’t come back, do you understand? Do you know why lost is called lost!"
"She can’t come back, you should leave," Quella turned away, not looking at Julius.
Her gaze was extremely cold, but a tear trickled down her cheek.
This is deeply contradictory.
"Give Quella back to me." Julius walked up behind her, just about to reach out, but Quella slapped his hand away.
"Take your hand off, I am not Quella, don’t touch me."
Quella spoke coldly.
Julius didn’t care anymore, he suddenly exerted force, attempting to embrace Quella.
Bang!
Quella struck back with her palm, directly hitting his sword.
With the other hand, she smoothly drew the Jade Crown Sword and pointed it straight at Julius!
Julius turned sideways and dodged nimbly.
"Being slashed by you doesn’t pay off," he pointed a finger, dispersing golden light.
Lately, he studied Emperor Azure River’s special moves meticulously and unexpectedly gained insights.
By controlling the spiritual power’s dispersal, one can achieve extraordinary effects.
Like now, the golden mist can slow Quella’s movements.
"Being slashed and staying put, that’s only a plot in soap operas." Julius reached out and seized Quella firmly.
"Now, no matter who you are, come out!"
He reached out, cradled Quella’s head, and kissed her.
Buzz!
Telekinesis slowly entered Quella through the point of contact between them.
Meanwhile, Julius’s spiritual power began to burn wildly, forming a protective shield around them, ensuring no one could approach them.
The two were as still as statues.
In the sea of consciousness, Julius and Quella faced each other.
"You’re despicable," Quella gazed at him, seemingly unsurprised, and more resigned.
"Now I believe you’re indeed not my wife, Quella. Where is she?" Julius looked around, but didn’t sense Quella’s familiar aura.
"She vanished, I don’t know," Quella shrugged, "Perhaps she’ll come out when she feels like it."
"Why are you here then?"
Julius kept questioning.
"Ha," Quella chuckled, she knew Julius’s skill and knew if she didn’t speak the truth, this man would surely engage in soul-searching next.
Mind reading, also known as telekinesis.
It carries some harm.
But she wasn’t part of Quella’s personality, Julius surely wouldn’t mind.
The same result, she might as well talk.
"Indeed, you’re calculating at every moment. If it weren’t for your calculation of my attack and my easing vigilance, you couldn’t possibly achieve telekinesis invasion."
Quella’s words were filled with resignation.
"All right, I came here seeking something left by the King of Nine Provinces. You might wonder how I know because while consuming Marcellus Lopez, I absorbed his telekinesis and saw the message."
"As for how the blood soul came, I guess it’s related too."
"The King of Nine Provinces had a Treasure Bead that can reveal a person’s past and present. I want to achieve coexistence with Quella, but it can only be done by obtaining this Treasure Bead."
Worried Julius wouldn’t believe her, she explained, "Such a personality is difficult to maintain balance. Generally speaking, I am Quella’s resentment, but she is just an ordinary person while I am a master. Why is the Twin Dragon Jade Pendant called the Twin Dragon Jade Pendant? Because inside, I was separated out. I too gained something, just you didn’t notice."
"Marcellus Lopez was actually always inquiring about Silvio Reed, all the information he gathered. Thank goodness he died, otherwise, he’d be a hassle for you."
"I’ve said everything I need," Quella expressionlessly stated, "Either release me and help find the Treasure Bead, or annihilate me directly. But I tell you, I will never contest with Quella."
"I won’t kill you, you are Quella."
Julius withdrew his telekinesis, slowly opened his eyes.
Quella also opened her eyes.
Their eyes met.
"Does liking you count as cheating?" Julius suddenly asked.
"Exciting, isn’t it?" Quella scoffed, "The Treasure Bead is right here within the Nine Provinces King’s residence."
"Then I’ll go find it." Julius took a deep breath, "Consider it something I owe Quella."
