Chapter 1942: 1940: Inner Nature

Chapter 1942: Chapter 1940: Inner Nature

“Where exactly are they among the ancient castle? Can I go directly?”

Helen patiently explained to Han Dong:

“Grandmother, and Dumps, they are located very, very deep.

Due to the potential danger of the Hand Remnants, it was originally supposed to be overseen by the ‘Second Prophet’ from the Kred Jungle when it was assigned to the Dreamlands.

However,

Grandmother accidentally discovered in a special dream that this remnant could greatly benefit us witches, possibly even elevate our status within the Dreamlands.

Therefore, after a long application process, we finally obtained the custodianship of the Hand Remnants.

Since this thing was also a burden for the ‘Second Prophet’.

When it was transferred to us, he provided significant help… using his knowledge of the Book of Dead Spirit and based on his own custodial measures, he offered design plans and sealing solutions to help us establish the Taiji Abyss beneath the ancient castle to suppress and isolate the remnants.”

“Oh? There’s such a story, the remnants initially weren’t in your possession… Can I go down to this so-called Taiji Abyss?”

Helen pondered briefly, then responded earnestly:

“Without identity verification, it’s almost impossible to pass through.

The Taiji Abyss is a masterpiece by the ‘Second Prophet’, complex enough to trap a Middle Rank individual within.

However, given your rank and the special traits of your eye, Nicholas, spending over ten years deciphering and crossing it is still a possibility.

How about this~

Dumps didn’t come just to discuss the Demon Book, but also about their clan joining the Dreamlands… they’ll be talking for quite a while, at least over a month.

Once my ritual here is completed, I’ll personally take you down in about ten hours or so.”

“…Alright.”

Han Dong wasn’t keen on staying long with Helen, especially not this close in a bath.

But given the current situation, he had no other choice,

he couldn’t refuse Helen and sneak off to find a Mythical Witch to take him down instead.

Doing so, once Helen found out, their relationship would become awkward and might even distance over time.

Thinking about having a strong ally in the future, Han Dong had to persist in the bath, trying to accept Helen’s ‘Outer’.

Their relationship wasn’t that close, being in the same pool and not speaking for a while made things rather awkward.

“Helen…”

“Ni…”

“Ladies first.”

Since they both found a topic simultaneously, Han Dong naturally let the other inquire first.

“Actually, it’s nothing. I just wanted to ask what you think about my brand new body… any feelings of ‘fascination’? It might be a strange question,

but since you’re entirely different from any other male and completely unaffected by my ‘Fascination’, I’m very curious about your thoughts.”

Han Dong was stunned for a moment by this question,

he thought Helen would ask about the experience of becoming a King or the Book of Dead Spirit, little did he expect it to be about opinions on beauty.

“Ah? Um… Fascination, of course, there’s a feeling of fascination.

When I first saw you above, my heartbeat clearly changed.

Quite a perfect ‘Outer’, that guy Dumps is surely very happy.”

Hearing Han Dong’s compliments, Helen couldn’t stop smiling, “Haha~ you’re a smooth talker, no wonder Sally is so attached to you… But, it seems your gaze is always avoiding me?”

“Of course.

According to human norms, you’re the partner of my friend. Do not look upon others improperly; this is basic etiquette.”

“Humans are really conservative, what’s wrong with looking? Even a touch is completely friendly ~ We’re not procreating anyways.

Oh, what were you about to say?”

Seeing the topic diverge, Han Dong quickly got back on track,

“Ahem~ Miss Helen, I wanted to ask about the remnants.

On my journey through the swamp and village to get here, I saw many Mythical Witches expressing traits of the Hand Remnants to some extent, but you seem not to?”

“Yes… I actually wanted to master another skill.

But my ‘Inner Essence’ greatly conflicts with the Hand Remnants, grandmother advised against my practice to avoid fatal rejection, the worst case being immediate death.”

“Immediate death, that serious? You…”

Han Dong caught the keyword [Inner Essence], the thing he was eager to learn.

“What exactly is Miss Helen’s Inner Essence? Despite working together multiple times, I’ve never seen it.

Sally often warned me too, to be cautious of your Inner… it made me more curious.

Honestly, although this Dreamlands trip aimed at the remnants, another goal was to get an ‘in-depth understanding’ of Miss Helen, satisfying my quest for knowledge.”

Hearing this, Helen laughed gracefully.

“Haha~ quest for knowledge? No wonder, I heard your relationship with Pope seems to have improved recently.

Indeed, from the first time I saw you, I felt you two were somewhat similar… Sure~ an in-depth understanding is possible. But you have to be well-prepared.

The changes brought by becoming a King extend beyond the ‘Outer’.

My Inner Essence has also become much more dangerous.

Sally keeps you from seeing it for a reason, because my ‘Inner’ only offers appreciation to enemies. Are you sure you want to see it?”

As she said this,

Helen slowly approached Han Dong, her upper body emerging from the water completely nude… but there was a clear contraction in her abdominal area.

“Of course I want to see it!

Bring it on, I’m prepared.”

Han Dong’s adaptive traits instantly switched him to an ‘observer with full defense’ mode.

Meat Eyes closed, reopening the ‘Real Demon Eye’.

The whirlpool-like pupils mainly used for absorbing the imminent visual impact, spreading the damage.

“Here it comes!”

Helen’s abdomen slowly showed signs of ‘inward collapse’.

The tiny skeleton groups started to move aside,

visually, her belly appeared like a ‘meat gate’, slowly opening inward…

Han Dong showed no trace of fear; his quest for knowledge kept him from blinking even once, staring fixedly at the ‘Inner’ about to be revealed.

As the Real Demon Eye glimpsed the ‘Inner Essence’ hidden beneath the outer flesh,

Buzz!

Suddenly, all was silent.

Han Dong couldn’t even hear the waterfall beside him.

The whirlpool pupils of the Demon Eye began spinning frantically, yet something seemed unable to be blocked.

His necromancy-interwoven innards coordinated with his body to fend off some impending unknown force…

Drip!

A drop of nosebleed flowed first.

Then,

On Han Dong’s surface, without warning, hundreds of tiny pores appeared, all oozing blood outside.

Next,

He seemed struck by an entirely unknown force, flinging backward heavily! Plunging into the waterfall while joint dislocation noises echoed.

Embedded into the waterfall wall, Han Dong was almost twisted into a ball-shape, with a body full of fractures and deep punctures.

Yet.

Han Dong displayed no pain,

his eyes filled with joy and intense excitement.

“I saw it! Miss Helen! Your… your Inner Essence is the Demon Book, and it’s a special Demon Book expressed visually through a picture book!”