Chapter 613 - 558: One Third Each (1/2)
*Congratulations! You cleared the floor. Teleportation to the Waiting Room will begin shortly.*
Arthur ignored the tower's voice as his mind was preoccupied with all the information he heard from himself. It was just too much for him to forget or ignore, everything that was told was backed by proofs and the more he thought about it, the more he dreaded the incoming future which he won't be able to escape from.
Things are becoming complicated and, to make matters worse, the second he appeared in the Waiting Room, he noticed that one of his emotions was erased again, however, he didn't know which one as he couldn't recognize it anymore. Fortunately, his feeling toward his wife, Lucy, are still present, making him breathe a sigh of relief as sat in a corner and looked at the System notification popping out of nowhere.
*Through sufficient acc.u.mulated information, you've gained a new Racial skill: [Multiplication(active)].*
*[Multiplication(passive): As a soul parasite, you're able to create identical clones that share your skills and stats but are without a soul. They are a version of yourself and if they're killed in battle, their memories are sent to the main host: Arthur MoonStar.
Number of clones you can create: 2
Clones created: 0/2
Cost: 1500 Mental Power will be deducted until the clone dies.
Cooldown: None.
Please note that while the clones have the user's stats, any benefits gotten from Blessings or Oaths will not be applied.*
Arthur read the description and became momentarily awed. He very much wanted to try it but there were a lot of peering eyes in the room and showcasing his new skills might cause troubles later—on, if he ever wants to trick others, that is.
”What's troubling you?”
Zodiak came and sat next to Arthur, his robe was all bloodied but he didn't seem to mind as black fog covered it and erased all the traces of the disgusting and nauseating liquid.
”Did you know?”
Arthur stared at the old man and asked him out of the blue.
”About what?”
”Our soul… we each have a third.”
Hearing this, Zodiak sighed, retrieved a dark talisman, and put it on the table, which created an inky black cube that separated them from the other guests.
”So you heard. I'm curious about who told you.”
”Does that matter? Tell me, is it true?”
”Unfortunately, it is. I told you the truth is never easy to handle.”
”So you want to tell me that we're the same entity?”
”Are we though? We share a soul but we're so very different.”
The old man stopped talking and waved his hand, getting rid of the cube. Lucy just appeared here and immediately located Arthur and Zodiak.
The latter smiled at the silver-haired woman then got up and left, leaving a frowning Arthur, who only noticed Lucy when she patted his back.
”Did the fight go well?”
For a second, he didn't reply as his eyes were glued on a line he drew on the table.
”A-ah, yes, it wasn't that hard.”
”Hahaha then I'm glad. I got rewarded 15,000,000 points, I'll soon get the phoenix's blood.”
She softly smiled and sat next to him, who smiled and purged all the troublesome thoughts from his mind, focusing on his wife as he didn't want to get her too much involved. He didn't even tell her the truth, fearing what she'll do to change the inevitable. After all, all he wishes for is her happiness and safety.
Honestly, he wanted to tell her to leave the Red Tower but he kept such thoughts to himself because he knew she'll refuse no matter what he says to convince her otherwise. It's no that he didn't trust her or her ability to defend herself, however, he couldn't help but worry, especially after what he heard in that courtyard. His disappearing emotions may turn him into an emotionless monster and he didn't want her to see him like that.
The only solution is the Garden of Words, his next destination after leaving the Red Tower, though it is said to be a secretive place that very few managed to reach. It has all the answers in the multiverse and can solve any problem you ask it so, as long as he asks the right thing, he'll get a satisfactory answer about his evolution and get rid of the disadvantage of being a soul parasite.
”Lucy… you know that I love you very much, right?”
He uttered those words while caressing her rosy cheeks. In response, a mesmerizing smile appeared on her pretty face, she enjoyed the warmth of his hand and his affectionate words.
”I love you too. Very very very much.”
She giggled and gave him a light hug before stuffing his mouth with white cake, which she liked to eat whenever she's in the waiting room.