I need some clarification. While not knowing what to do, a hoarse and weak voice rang out, "Come here!" I will tell you about this place."That voice belonged to an older man. His figure was skinny, and his clothes were torn and dirty.I didn't hesitate and quickly sat down next to him."This place is called the Black Market, where illegal activities occur. Here, there are only criminals and enslaved people. If you are caught here, you will become a slave. Those demons will decide your fate. You might be sold to some rich pervert, have your stomach cut open so they can take your organs, and be turned into hideous entertainment."His voice was mixed with anger, pain, and helplessness. He hated those evil people, but he had no strength to resist.I think I've heard of the Black Market before. It has existed for a long time. However, I have never dared to step into this place because I wouldn't say I like the terrible things that happen here.The older man looked at me intently as if try
Waiting for the other four enslaved people to finish bathing, the two guards told us about the animal fighting ring. The animal fighting arena is essentially a giant animal cage. We will be locked in that animal cage, and at the same time, the correctional officer will release a hungry animal into the animal cage for us to fight with it. The animals that will be chosen by the rich are lions, leopards, wolves, bears, and so on. They all have the common characteristic of eating humans.If we kill that beast, then we will be free. The correctional officer said so, but I knew it was a lie. This lie aims to stimulate our fighting ability so that we try to survive, fighting until our last breath. That will make the battle look more attractive and excite the audience.In addition, while we were fighting the beast, if an audience member paid particular attention to any of us, that audience could pay to buy us. The person being bought will immediately leave the animal cage.The result of those
Everyone thought I would have to fall off the tree branch, but with the fighting experience I had accumulated over thousands of years, I quickly kicked the other man and safely took his place. The man fell to the ground in disbelief.I gasped for air, and the somersault took a lot of strength out of me because my body was so weak right now. While in the cell, I silently used a spell to help my body recover a bit.My immortal heart is the source of my strength. I lost half of my heart, so my strength was also significantly reduced. I may know a lot of powerful spells, but I cannot perform them with the small amount of power in my body. Even when I use a simple spell, the spell's effectiveness is only half effective.I hate the person who stole my heart. Thinking of him, my heart suddenly ached. I have experienced many deaths, but that is the death that hurts me the most.While I was distracted, the lion attacked the man who had just fallen to the ground. Let the lion step on the man; i
The next time I woke up, I was tied to a chair and had cold water splashed on my face. They interrogated me. They asked what happened then."Why did the lion die?""Why are all those slaves dead, but you are still alive?""Damned! Whore, what did you end up doing?""Do you have some mysterious power? Babble! If you report honestly, you will be safe.""If you have some strong power, we can recruit you. When you work for us, you will enjoy special benefits. You want money to have money, and you want power to have power.""The dirty bitch! Don't blame us for being cruel if you refuse to cooperate.""You idiot! Stupid!""..."Because I used forbidden magic, my mind and body suffered severe consequences. On the outside, I looked healthy, but on the inside, I was destroyed. My mind was foggy, almost all the bones in my body were broken, and my internal organs were seriously damaged.However, my body is still regenerating because I have half an immortal heart.I'm often in a state of confusi
Lucinda's POVI dreamed a dream. I don't know if it's a nightmare.I saw myself surrounded by darkness and endless pain. I no longer had the strength to struggle, let go of my resistance, and let that shadow swallow my body.But a warm hand pulled me out of there before I was completely immersed in the cold darkness. I was hugged. The warmth made me suddenly withdraw, greedily wanting more warmth.Who is that?That person's face looked like a cloud obscured it. I tried but couldn't see clearly."Lucinda, don't die! If I don't let you die, you can't die!"The voice was cold but full of worry and urgency.It seems I'm familiar with this voice.His face gradually became more apparent. It feels very familiar to me.I'm dumbfounded!A name that had been forgotten for a long time suddenly appeared: Charlie.The person I once loved so much. In the thousands of years I lived in this world, he was the only person I loved to the fullest. But he betrayed me. Until that moment, I didn't feel the
I recuperated for another half a month and still couldn't wait for Arthur. The person who came to see me was Dylan.I haven't seen him for a long time. He looks a lot different. Her hair was cut short and neat, and her skin became bronze brown, adding to the feeling of firm muscles. His body no longer had the gentle breath like before but instead had a vital breath like a soldier who had just returned from the battlefield."Lucinda, long time no see!" Even Dylan's voice became a bit more serious."Long time no see, you look very different." I smiled."Better or worse?" Dylan asked."It looks worse!" I teased him."Oh! Bad? I do not think so! Many girls are falling for these muscles!" Dylan said, showing off his muscular biceps."Not my taste!" I smile.The atmosphere between us became more cheerful."I heard stories about you. Are you Okay?" Dylan asked after me."I'm fine now!" I confirmed.I've gotten a lot better. The body was almost ninety percent regenerated.We talked for a whil
I woke up in Arthur's warm embrace. I remember before I fainted, he and I were lying on the cold tile floor. Why are we lying in bed now?Arthur was shirtless, and his toned chest muscles were completely exposed to my eyes. I panicked, my heart pounded, and I shyly moved my eyes away so I wouldn't look at his body anymore.After a few seconds, I looked at my body in panic. I'm still wearing clothes from last night. I breathed a sigh of relief because nothing out of line happened between me and him.Arthur is still sleeping. His face, when he sleeps, no longer looks gloomy and cold. I looked at him in a daze, forgetting I was still in his arms.It wasn't until Arthur was about to wake up that I recovered my spirit. I panicked, worried he would see me sharing the bed with him, so I quickly pushed him away and got off the bed.My movements were a bit strong, so Arthur was completely awake. He asked me hoarsely because he had just woken up, "What's going on?"I was confused and didn't kno
In the afternoon, Arthur asked me to come into his office to talk to him.We sat facing each other, a table apart. I felt the atmosphere was heavy and stuffy like I was in an interrogation room facing a police officer full of murderous intent.I thought, "Is what Arthur wants to tell me about me sleeping in his bed? How should I answer if he questions me about it? Damned! I don't know how to explain to him, and I also don't know why I'm lying in his bed."The temperature in the room was cold, but I was still sweating from stress.The first question Arthur asked me was, "Are you angry?"I was a bit stunned and then quickly denied it. I can't be angry when sitting facing a block of ice.I remained silent and bowed, waiting for Arthur to question me."I give you two options. One is to know all the secrets of the Douglas family, and you will have to stay here forever. The second is instant death."I had predicted this in my heart ever since I helped Arthur control his curse. So I wasn't s