amaotonovel Chapter 170 The Curse of Erinis: Nightmare
Chapter 170 The Curse of Erinis: Nightmare
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The rain was still falling, soaking the hair and clothes of the young boy and girl.
Yun Fuyu took a step forward, wanting to get closer to Xier. But then she suddenly remembered something, clenched her fists, and took a step back.
She turned around to look at the world bubble Seele behind her, who had inherited the identity of the withered Seele. Her wet eyes seemed to be telling a story.
World Bubble Seele was slightly taken aback, and the joy of the reunion immediately faded.
She understood what Seele meant—Seele was Seele of the current civilized world, Seele of Kiana, Mei, Theresa, Fu Hua… and also, Seele of Bronya.
Therefore, Seele cannot and dares not get too close to him.
But Seele the World Bubble is different. Only Yun Fuyu remains in her life, and most of her memories come from the story of Seele the World Bubble and the story of the now-deceased Seele. They truly belong to him alone and belong to him alone.
So, Seele stepped back and gave the stage to her.
[World Bubble Seele and Death Seele are actually very similar: she transformed into a Herrscher, killed her relatives and friends in the orphanage, and Yun Fuyu destroyed her last hope.]
So when Seele brought her here, she completely 'replaced' the dying Seele in this world.
As for the original consciousness of the herald, its composition is complex: it contains a part of Dark Seele, Seele's negative emotions, and the consciousness of a Herrscher. Here I've planted a causal confusion, so don't jump to conclusions now.
From now on, within Erinis, World Bubble Seele will replace Death Seele, and her personality will change slightly due to this power, but her essence will remain unchanged.
Seele the World, Seele the Wither, Seele the Herrscher—she has many, many names, but since she's in Erinis, let's just call her Seele the Wither.
She bit her lip, wanting to offer some advice to Seele, but found herself speechless. Her story was vastly different from Seele's, making it impossible for her to empathize with her and offer genuine comfort.
Finally, the dying Seele took a deep breath, walked past Seele, and stood in front of Yun Fuyu.
"We've come to see you."
Although it was the appearance of Black Seele, it was the gentle voice of Seele the World Bubble. The gaze of the withered Seele was exceptionally tender, as if there was only one person in her eyes.
After gazing at her for a moment, Yun Fuyu recognized her identity and saw her emotions, so he reached out and hugged her tightly.
"thank you all."
He said softly, "I thought it was all a dream, that I couldn't see the truth with my eyes or touch the reality with my hands. But someone told me that Seele is the one I've been longing for, and that what I've been thinking about is not a lie."
He once genuinely believed he had schizophrenia, but thankfully Seele came to see him.
Seele smiled slightly: "No need to be polite. Actually, Seele is the one who is suffering the most. She went from resisting her lost memories to being curious, and finally to accepting them. She is the one who is suffering the most."
Yun Fuyu looked up and saw Xi'er staring blankly at them. When she saw Yun Fuyu looking at her, she immediately smiled, even as raindrops dripped down her cheeks.
Seele squeezed his waist and whispered, "Seele has too many ties to the present civilization, she can't acknowledge you. Moreover, something seems to have happened to her body in the original world... Although she regained her memories, she quickly brought me to find you... She must be feeling very bad right now."
Yun Fuyu nodded slightly: "I understand."
He touched nose with Seele's in his arms one last time, a gesture that replaced all greetings, before releasing her and walking toward Seele.
"Ting!"
But right now!
A hazy, pale purple mist surged in like a tide, engulfing the world. Each raindrop transformed into a star in the night sky, adorning the dim expanse with countless stars. The damp ground turned into a shallow pool, reflecting everything within. A wondrous power materialized into silver chains, binding Yun Fuyu's left and right wrists, as well as his heart.
Linked to their wrists were two Seeles. The pink figure linked to their hearts was slowly emerging from the mist, smiling gently at them.
"Hey, it's been a long time, hasn't it?"
The beautiful pink-haired girl smiled brightly, but her tone was icy cold: "No need for the cliché greetings. As the price for breaking Eri'arnyes yet again, are you prepared to face the punishment?"
Seele immediately stepped in front of the other Seele and Yun Fuyu, her power conjuring a blue-gray scythe. This time, she was using the power from the God of the Quantum Sea!
The gentle Seele's tone was now unusually indignant: "Alicia, Erinise! What have we done wrong that you are so aggressive?!"
The bewilderment of amnesia, the deception of the fabricated story, the despair of reuniting but not being able to recognize each other... It has to be said that she is simply a devil who manipulates people's hearts, always able to disappoint and despair them in the most vicious way!
The flawless pink-clad girl gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling as if she were a girl in love speaking to her lover, yet the content of her words was utterly indifferent:
“I’ve already said this, this is your punishment for shattering my dreams. Simply banishing you is the greatest mercy I can show you.” Her diamond-shaped pupils stared coldly at Seele: “Seele, I have already shown you mercy. I hope you will not repeat the same mistake and force me to actually kill you.”
Alicia looked solemnly at the scythe in Seele's hand, frowned slightly, and then unfolded it: "Seele, that power is not something you can control. I advise you to leave now; no one will get hurt."
Her fingertips lightly traced lines, as if creating something out of thin air, outlining a pink bow. A heart-shaped arrow of light gradually solidified, but the arrowhead was filled with an aura of despair, like an arrow from a god or demon.
"Unless, you want to become like me."
Unless, of course, you want to become a "monster" like me.
Seele understood her words, and her pupils suddenly contracted—did Alicia mean that she had used the power of the "God above Gods" to become what she is now?
Remembering Alicia's story, Seele's expression was filled with struggle, but thinking of the person behind her, she gritted her teeth and resolutely said, "I will never become like you!!"
Therefore, in Seele's eyes, she guessed that Alicia had also become a spokesperson for the Quantum Sea, just like her, which was why she was so twisted.
However, even if it meant using the power of the Quanta Sea, she was determined to protect Yun Fuyu. Even if that power corrupted her, she would never become like the 'Alicia' before her!
Before she finished speaking, Seele gripped her scythe and swung it heavily at Alicia!
"...Sigh, Seele really knows how to be cute."
The pink-haired girl gripped the sickle with her bare hands, and even though blood began to seep from her delicate palms, she did manage to hold it.
Even if Seele uses extraordinary power to injure Alicia, she is no match for her.
"Like I said, they overestimated themselves."
Alicia covered her mouth and yawned, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Seele and Yun Fuyu. She seemed to have thought of something interesting and smiled softly.
"I'll give you one last chance."
She crushed Seele's scythe and threw her body into Yun Fuyu's arms.
Alicia floated slowly into the air, a pink barrier gradually spreading and enveloping the entire Erinis. She raised her bow and arrow, the beam of light aimed at the three people on the ground!
She chuckled softly, "This is a baptism of love, a test/blessing for you. Next, I will erase the memories of all three of you, allowing you to continue to remain in my world."
"This test has no standard answer and is meaningless. As long as you pass it, I will no longer stop you."
"Xi'er, Ayun, please, answer, okay?~"
The beam of light was suddenly fired, engulfing everything!
That violent power destroyed everything in the world; even the most wicked god might not be so brutal. But Alicia still smiled, gently shifting the timeline back to—the time before Seele and Yun Fuyu left.
She seemed completely unresponsive to Velvi's "backdoor" approach. She also seemed indifferent to May and Velvi's "resistance," as if she hadn't even noticed it.
She seemed to have acted out a play, done what she wanted to do, and then quietly left the stage, leaving the world to them.
The reconstructed world was plunged into an ocean of nothingness, and a pleasant voice hummed a beautiful tune.
"Life is but a fleeting dream, a repetition of the past; time betrays the years, and relentless thoughts destroy people..."
The pleasant melody suddenly changed from mournful to melodious, as if both sighing and joyful:
"It was my long-standing deception that clouded my vision; time flies by, when will fate return..."
"...Hey, I told you, don't disappoint me, okay?"
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Bonus: An explanation of Yun Fuyu and Xier's memory recovery.
As for Seele, the initial erosion of the Sea of Quanta brought her "story from her memories," and the vow she made with Yun Fuyu could not be erased, which is why her memories were restored.
It's actually a bit early, but let's leave it at that.
On Yun Fuyu's side, his excessive emotions led him to impulsively kiss Seele's forehead, which had transformed into a monster. The blocked oath was reactivated, and the link of fate restored Seele to her human form.
Let's take another look at the little tune Alicia hums: When will fate return?
Although she set up so many obstacles, like demons blocking their way, these were all her tests/blessings.
When Yun Fuyu and Seele reunite, the power left behind by Alicia will cause the timeline to return to its previous state. The Alicia that appears in this chapter is actually just a pre-reserved program, which is why she ignores the "resistance" of Velvi and May.
This is her blessing/love to the world. Therefore, although her actions may seem cruel, the truth may not be so.
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Furthermore, this also reveals how immense the power Alicia received from the God of Gods was, so much so that even Seele's extraordinary power could not shake it.
Here's another small detail to note: this power was actually a gift from the highest god to Alicia, partly out of gratitude, and partly because He couldn't bear such immense power and had to release it. But in Alicia's eyes, this power was something she obtained by "usurping the throne." She felt guilty towards Yun Fuyu, but she was determined to keep this power in her hands and never return it to him.
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Now, please enjoy:
What kind of story will Yun Fuyu and Xier, who have "lost their memories", write?
How should the people of modern civilization deal with Seele, the spokesperson for the Sea of Quanta?
How will the God of the End deal with the "evil" Erinis?
In what form will the sleeping Alicia reappear?
And how does Yun Fuyu, who is frequently protected by Xier, write his own story amidst extreme emotions of guilt, gratitude, pity, and affection?