Chapter 599 - 544: Body Cultivator (2) (1/2)

FLASHBACK

”Hey, Wolfram, you still haven't told me about the fourth type of parasites.”

Arthur was facing his brother, the two filling their stomach with some freshly cooked meat. Leiu, as usual, was endlessly swinging his huge sword on the size, not minding the eerie atmosphere or the suffocatingly hot weather.

As he heard Arthur, the Joker seemed to have remembered that topic. He pretended not to notice his brother's intense gaze and slowly enjoyed the rest of the food before licking his fingers then finally answering:

”In terms of Hierarchy, Calypso parasites are considered the highest. There's only three in existence and they are born infertile, one was killed but I doubt the other two will die anytime soon. In fact, Zaarae only created two types and the rest were born of mutations or copulation between a parasite and a different race. The records mention the Calypso parasites and the Night Parasites.”

”Night Parasites? What a strange name.”

The Joker laughed and continued: ”It really is. However, don't be mistaken, they were undeniably strong. Only eighteen were created and they are unable to reproduce either, furthermore, they can only exist in the night. Meaning that any environment that is subjected to the sun's light is deadly for them, extremely deadly. For this reason, Zaarae put them in a special realm that has an eternal night and let them live peaceful there. I don't know much about them but from what I've read or heard, they're a strong bunch that does not care about the outside, they properly manage their realm and are hostile to outsiders.”

”Have you met one of them?”

”Hell no! Their individual strength is equal to the Calypso parasites. If I go to their home they'll gang up on me!”

As he heard the much-awaited answer, Arthur pondered for a while before asking again:

”Then what type of parasite am I classified at?”

The Joker retrieved a card, pointed its back at Arthur then glanced between the two of them.

”In my eyes, you have the body of a parasite but the soul of a human. While the body can be replaced, the soul is unique for each living being. Basically, you're a human, at least from my point of view.”

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”So, what do you want?”

Arthur asked back the energetic lion named Noktox, kind of guessing what he'll hear next.

”A fight, obviously. You and me.”

He pointed at himself then at the parasite, his mouth arching upwards, showing his sharp and deadly fangs. The golden fire covering his back, limbs, and a long tail became bigger, showcasing the beastmen's rising emotions. Honestly, he didn't look like a bad guy and he didn't hide his intentions, something Arthur liked.

Moreover, when he was defeated in that short exchange earlier, he had been itching for a rematch so Noktox's proposal wasn't so bad, after all. With Lucy nearby, there's no need to be cautious of sneak attacks and it's not like their fight would last a long time.

”So, what do you say, parasite?”

Arthur cracked his neck and said: ”The name is Arthur.”