Chapter 689 - 633: Love and Brotherhood (1/2)

Author's note: First of all, I would like to apologize for the long absence. I'm finally back and daily updates are back with me. I've had a few personal problems and now that they're solved, I can focus back on this story.

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Arthur's merciless and instant actions didn't surprise Lucy, who broke into a knowing smile as she saw the now incinerated bodies of the adventurers get blown away by the turbulent and hot wind.

Considering that Arthur was currently amnesiac, it's his first murder, from his point of view, however, he didn't show any reaction and proceeded to shift his attention toward the incoming large beast right after throwing a cursory glance at Lucy, who winked at him and crossed her arms.

Facing the grotesque beast charging in his direction, Arthur attempted to use his Space Magic but the result was more devastating than he had thought. He pinched the air with his thumb and index and caused the space to shatter and a fountain of blood to appear.

The unsuspecting parasite was momentarily startled and about to be blown away but nothing too dangerous happened to him as Lucy, like a ghost, appeared behind him and wrapped her arm around his waist before slowly backing away from the blast.

He tried to struggle, at first, but it was but a futile try as he couldn't match her monstrous Strength. Everything ended so quickly but the ruckus he caused was large enough to alert the relatively far town and, in no time, several high-leveled Adventurers would definitely show up.

”Let go!”

Arthur wriggled his body and 'managed' to break free from Lucy's arm. He glared at her for a couple of seconds before transforming into a bolt of lightning and leaving the area.

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The same day, late at night, Lucy was maintaining her silence but frowning as she looked at her husband, who was laying on the bed, his body slightly twitching. Makaze was letting inaudible cries and flashing with an ominous dark light, making the White Specter perplexed.

Though it hasn't been long since he 'met' Lucy, Arthur quickly grew accustomed to her persistent presence and continued to act as if she wasn't here. He had laid on the bed and wanted to rest as he felt a bit tired, mentally, that is.

This and his trembling body made Lucy confused about his situation. He barely used any Mental Power and with his infinite Stamina, he shouldn't feel exhaustion so the current situation was illogical. His amnesia shouldn't have affected his stats or strong mental state.

The parasite tried to fall asleep but, in the end, the silver-haired woman standing next to his bed like an immovable mountain did get on his nerves.

For a short while, everything was eerily silent and even a bit awkward but the atmosphere drastically changed when Arthur jumped out of his bed and attacked her.

He mustered all of his strength and pushed her against the wall, one hand on her throat and the other pressing on her shoulder, trying to immobilize her.

Lucy was so deep in thought that she only reacted after she was caught but breaking free was an easy thing to do, nonetheless, she didn't do anything and only stared back at his cold eyes.

”What are you? What do you want from me?”

In response, a mesmerizing smile blossomed on the woman's face.

”Can't I just join your adventure? I'm sure you'll need the presence of a woman… sometimes.”

Right after saying that, an unstoppable force pushed Arthur's hands away and, before he was able to retreat or react, Lucy retaliated. Her two arms stretched forward, interlocking behind his neck and pulling him towards her.

The parasite's pupils constricted as the woman planted her lips on his but it only lasted for two seconds before he pushed her away, his expression worsening with every passing second.

He was about to say something else but was unable to as a head-splitting pain assaulted him, forcing him to stagger back a few steps. Vivid images flashed in his mind, making the man let out a groan before staring at the wall for an inordinate amount of time.

When clarity returned to his dazed eyes, he stared back at Lucy, who was still smiling at him.

”I know you cannot trust me but that's not what I'm telling you to do.”

She took a few steps forward, stopping right before the silent parasite. Her finger touched his chest before gently going all the way to his chin.