It was hot and cold. Two chaotic energies were fighting inside his body.One was trying to revitalize his soul and body, trying to create blood and flesh. But the cold energy was preventing it, melting the newly formed flesh and poisoning his own blood. This painful process kept repeating. It was an endless torment more agonizing than death.His soul was burning intensely from the freezing cold. But at the same time, the insanely hot energy was bursting his every cell.The painful sensation of his skin melting, his flesh burning, and his soul constantly changing form, made his mind blank. All he could feel was endless torment.It had been so long since he felt this immense burning pain.Right...The mansion was burning. He was trapped in raging flames. No matter how much he wanted it to stop, the flames that caused him so much pain continued to ravage him.But inside of him...his soul was covered in a block of ice. The freezing cold was deep-rooted. That cold energy was making the pai
The demon continued, "I could tell you how they created it and what are they going to use it for. In return, I need you to promise me one thing."Sir Benjamin scoffed, "A deal with a demon. Do you think I, a grim reaper, would agree with you?"Sir Benjamin wanted to know how the ghosts in the Capital made an existence akin to a demon like the shadow-thing he had caught earlier. It was also obvious that this strange yet powerful demon that maintained its intelligence was also the work of the Capital.Their means were becoming truly powerful and intriguing. And if this continued, the balance of this world would be ruined. Then another Great War would ensue. However, even though this demon was different from any demons he encountered before, he would never trust their kind. As he said before, demons were only moved by greed and hunger.The strange demon in front of him lowered its body as if surrendering. Its huge red eyes stared at Sir Benjamin. "I think so. Because if you don't want
However, they were still incomplete Archdemon.With just the power of the souls of the three races - even though they sacrifice hundreds of thousands of souls, they won't be able to attain the might of the Archdemon that terrorized the world in the past.After all, becoming an Archdemon doesn't only rely on the number of souls it consumed. But the powerful resentment it has toward the world and the high heavens.The Archdemons he saw ages ago who ruled the Dark Ages were an embodiment of the resentment of the world. Each existence was so powerful that no one in the three races have a peaceful time. Even he, who was a small existence in the past, could only hide from the Archdemons.Still...if these ghosts in the Capital would become an existence that has the power of 'Soul Abosrber' like the Archdemons of the past, then they were something that needed to be exterminated quickly."Tell me their locations.""I only knew some of the core branches. I never had the authorization to come to
The storm was brewing.Everyone in the undead world could feel the intense atmosphere between the Association and the Capital. The Great War was about to occur.But to some who hid so far away, the news did not reach to them.On a mountainside, in an old temple, a man was kneeling on the ground and writhing in pain. After lasting for only two minutes, he crawled towards the doorstep. When the pain subsided down, he sighed in relief and sat up.He then looked at the clock on the wall and after realizing that he only prevailed in a short time, he cursed."Dammit! I've been exposing myself in this temple for a month and I only lasted for two minutes! Why it is so difficult?!""....Master..." A low voice came from inside the temple. A man was lying on the ground with no strength.Seeing the man still inside the Yang barrier, Mr. Lin Ze felt jealous. "How can you endure the pain? You are progressing too well."Unlike him who could only stay two minutes every day, his servant achieved stayi
[Kelly POV] I stand before a familiar big mansion. It has a wide driveway and a vast beautifully arranged flower bed in the front and back yard. There was a majestic fountain at the front and a man-made small pond. This was indeed the house of the wealthy. I have seen this mansion in my mother's childhood pictures before. Wasn't this my grandfather's house? These beasts had the audacity to live here after what they have done to my family. After the visit to my mother's grave, Lucas and I started to dig deeper into the secrets of these people and as a result, I realized that they were truly demons that donned on human skin. The more I dug, the more they stunk. Disgusting. My mother and I were not their only victims. They also terrorized other poor people who blocked their way. They were ruthless and cruel. I walked into the mansion together with Lucas. Lucas initially wanted to stop me from coming here as I would dirty my eyes. But I want to see how these beastly lived their l
How terrifying could it be for Jia who has a strong spirit and will as a bull would be afraid?Jia continued after taking a deep breath."After I buy snacks yesterday, I saw a large group of ghosts migrating.""....Migrating?""Yes. They are going to their gathering point. I suddenly remembered what you said to me about the upcoming war so I got curious and decided to see where the gathering point is. I planned to give the information to Sir Benjamin since I am sure he would participate in this war."So I followed them for the whole day. It's quite tough since ghosts could use the most convenient way without blocking anything in their way while I have to make a detour a few times. But it wasn't difficult to follow them because I saw other large groups heading in the same way. Then I met more groups. That is the first time I saw so many ghosts at once."But the most surprising was all of them gathered in one place. I waited until dawn and their group was increasing. I estimated that th
... When Lucas and I searched for Ella's dirt, it was easy. I recovered my memories which made it easier for me to uncover Ella's mask. I knew very well the true face of Ella behind that virtuous and lovely mask. She was pretending to be innocent with a kind heart but her nature was dark. Compared to Mathew who was cautious in his every step, Ella's way of hiding her true nature was like child's play. Anyone who has wits and observes more would know what kind of person she truly is. She was the princess of the school, the beloved daughter of the Chairman. She likes to smile and pretend to have a golden heart. But in that hidden alley, she was one of those gangsters who likes to order others to beat people up. She loved watching people beg while she trampled on her victim's pride and dignity. If it was not enough, she would also give her share and beat other people until she was satisfied. She was truly a violent child. Ella was confident that no one would know her true nature.
"But who would have thought your obedient and sensible kid would envy me and spread rumors about me being bitch to her? She betrayed me! And she even wants to take everything from me by destroying my reputation. It's been years since we haven't met and she forgot to be grateful to me and envy the happiness I am currently having. So...." Ella then glanced at him with an evil smile. "I made her remember our 'friendship'. After all, I am still kind. Then, she became overwhelmed with guilt. She must have thought death is the only way for her to ask me for forgiveness, right? Well, since she died, I have to forgive her, or else I would be blamed for being too unkind to the dead." The middle-aged man suddenly trembled. He realized the true meaning behind Ella's words. "Y-you....It is really because of you!" The man howled like he was in pain, "Ah! My poor daughter! She was not the type to give up so easily no matter how hard time it was for her! You evil must have done something...someth