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Felix stared at Nerissa in shock. She clutched her stomach, her face twisted in excruciating pain.In the next moment, blood began to stream down her leg.The sight of it made Felix stumble backward several steps."No, that's impossible. It can't be…" he muttered.He felt like he was losing his mind. Could it all be real? Was Nerissa really pregnant with his child?"Why?" Nerissa sobbed. "I was planning to tell you this good news in person after our trip. We were going to have a baby. But now… now the baby is gone. Gone!"She collapsed onto the ground, weeping uncontrollably. Melissa stood frozen in fear, unable to say a word, while his mother, Cordelia, scolded him furiously.However, Felix barely registered any of it. After all, he had killed his own child. He destroyed his own flesh and blood with his bare hands.At that moment, he couldn't tell if he was trapped in reality or illusion. He was drowning in a sea of guilt.He failed to notice the anger meter on the screen ste
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"What does this mean?" Felix asked.The gatekeeper only smiled, offering no hints at all.The cart was still there, fully stocked with torture tools, which meant he still had to inflict pain on someone.Felix frowned, deep in thought. Then, as if realizing something, he looked down at his own body. Since no one else had appeared, the target this time must be himself.With that thought, he lifted his right hand. A sickening crack echoed through the room as he snapped one of the fingers on his left hand.Since he had to hurt himself, there was no hesitation. This kind of pain was nothing compared to everything he'd been through. In fact, this final challenge felt like the easiest one yet.After breaking all five fingers, he broke his left arm. The bone pierced through the skin, grotesquely exposed to the air. Just looking at it was enough to make someone recoil in agony, but Felix remained unfazed. After all, this level of pain was insignificant to him.The screen showed that hi
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There were seven original sins, later known as the seven deadly sins. They were pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust.The first trial Felix went through, the House of Indulgence, was clearly centered on lust. The second trial, the House of Wrath, was even more self-explanatory.With this sudden influx of information, he had learned the names of the remaining five trials, immediately making the connection to the Seven Sins.However, why did the S-tier Malevolent Phantom require someone to fully embody each of these sins?He recalled what Donna had said—an S-tier Malevolent Phantom teetering on the brink of soul collapse would instinctively seek self-preservation. The exact method was unclear, but perhaps by selecting humans who could reach the extreme limits of each sin, the spirit could consume their souls and stabilize itself. That was the most logical explanation for now."So if I clear four trials, I'll get to have dinner with the owner of Laurel Resort?"Tha
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Upon hearing those words, the middle-aged man grinned proudly."Of course! I'm in charge of handling the kitchen and bathroom waste for Laurel Resort. Basically, I take out the slop. If the pay here wasn't so good, I wouldn't even bother coming once a day. I'd rather just lie around in my pigsty."Felix shook his head. He had to admit that he lost this round, fair and square. Competing in laziness with no mental preparation? Yeah, no chance of winning that.However, he did have a question. If this guy could create such a seamless illusion to catch him off guard, why hadn't the previous two stages used the same method? Was it possible that the S-tier Malevolent Phantom had its own unique interpretation of the seven deadly sins?Of course, that wasn't his problem to worry about. His job was just to get through the challenges."You have one chance to make up for it," the man offered.Felix declined immediately."No need. I give up."He wasn't stupid. After going through two trials
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The voice carried undeniable authority and indescribable power. It felt only natural to kneel upon seeing the person. It was as if an instinctual urge to bow in reverence had been awakened.Felix looked up and saw a man dressed in a royal robe. The man exuded an overwhelming sense of majesty and looked just like an emperor from ancient times."Kneel? Who do you think you are?" Felix asked.His voice was calm, yet it rang out with unwavering conviction. To his surprise, the man in royal robes began to fade, disappearing entirely."Impressive. You passed the first test just like that."As the man vanished, Felix noticed a young man standing before him. His posture was casual, and he seemed almost lazy. However, the arrogance in his eyes was unmistakable."Welcome to House of Pride. I am its gatekeeper."According to religion, pride was the sin of those who held even God in contempt. Naturally, such people would think nothing of others, taking lives on nothing more than a whim."S
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Passing the envy trial was pretty much out of the question for Felix. That left greed.When it came to desire, who didn't have it? No matter how powerful or wealthy someone was, there was always something or someone they longed for. Out of the remaining trials, greed seemed like the only one Felix had a real shot at passing.As he stepped into the sixth trial, a voice echoed in his ears, "Why does Lucas get to have everything? Is it just because his family has power and money? Humph! If I had that kind of background, I'd be even more respected than he is."Felix found himself wearing a school uniform, holding a chemistry textbook. He glanced at a boy nearby, surrounded by admiring classmates, and smiled."Don't overthink it. In the end, you have to rely on your own efforts. Our parents gave us life. That alone is the greatest treasure," Felix said."Tsk! You're just saying that. Your family's well-off, too, but compared to Lucas? Not even close. You expect me to believe you're not
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Felix didn't hesitate. He grabbed Nerissa's hand. "The Lone Paragon is important to me, but how could it possibly compare to you?"As soon as the words left his mouth, the scene around him shifted. The familiar hall reappeared.He sighed. "I knew I wouldn't make it through."Felix let out a bitter laugh. In the end, he failed the final trial. It was a test that relied purely on his decision. Without external interference, it was impossible for him to pass. After all, he was never someone consumed by greed.Whether or not the Lone Paragon had a final piece left, choosing between it and Nerissa required no hesitation at all."You've failed. Leave now," the gatekeeper said.With no other choice, Felix walked away. He was just one step away from seeing the S-tier Malevolent Phantom. And yet, he had still fallen short.The moment he stepped out of the seventh trial, darkness engulfed him. Then, his eyes suddenly snapped open.He was still in his room. And outside, daylight had alrea
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Before long, the so-called head chef arrived. He was a tall, lean, middle-aged man who immediately lowered his head at Felix."I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience, sir. Please accept my sincerest apologies."That was the first confirmation of Felix's suspicion. His eyes lit up."It's fine. Since you're being so polite about it, just make sure it doesn't happen again.""Of course! Thank you for your understanding."Back at the table, Lindsay chuckled. "You got lucky! If that grumpy chef had come out instead, you'd probably be crying right now."After breakfast, Felix wasted no time heading to the designated meeting spot. Another agent from headquarters had been sent today, and Felix immediately made his request."I need the full list of kitchen staff at Laurel Resort. The more detailed, the better. Hurry!""Understood, sir."Anyone who hadn't spent a night at the resort could come and go freely during the day. To avoid suspicion, headquarters typically rotated personnel.
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Ginny was naturally present as well, and she spoke up at that moment. "Mr. Goldstein, no one wanted to see Justus die like that. But why did you bring your people to Longstone residence? Are you suggesting that his sudden death has something to do with us?"Joaquin's expression grew darker as he looked at her. He blamed Ginny for this, thinking that none of this would have happened if she had just agreed earlier. And now, they couldn't even determine the cause of death."No connection? That doctor from your household, Felix Zeller—he's the one responsible for Justus' death."Right then, someone spoke up from the crowd. "That's him! That's Felix Zeller!"Felix, who had been calmly sitting in a chair, finally saw Wagner standing among them. And in that moment, everything made sense."Wagner? You've gotten quite bold, huh?" Gras sneered.Wagner flinched at Gras's words, but remembering that he now had the Goldsteins backing him, he stiffened his spine and stood tall. "Cut the crap
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In Cloud City, there were a few noble families. Nonetheless, behind the polite smiles, tensions surged. Infiltrating each other's estates with spies had practically become a tradition. While they rarely uncovered major secrets, the information they did gather always gave them a head start.So when the news broke, Gras didn't doubt it for a second. He jumped to his feet, furious. "This is outrageous! Their son dies, and somehow it's the Longstone family's fault?"Ryker looked just as puzzled, agreeing that the accusation made no sense.But Felix let out a quiet, weary sigh. "Mr. Longstone, I'm afraid this is probably my fault. I'm a doctor, and I've gotten a bit of attention lately. After they failed to determine the cause of Justus' death, and given our meeting earlier today, they likely saw an opportunity to drag your family into the mess." Gras's expression darkened, knowing that Felix wasn't wrong. After all, doctors could also be poisoners, and plenty of martial artists had fa
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It was clear someone had said something to Justus. Otherwise, this situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.Felix said calmly, "It was a standard therapeutic massage technique, and I was blindfolded the entire time. Does that explanation satisfy you? Or would you rather find someone else capable of treating Ms. Longstone—I'll gladly step aside if you can."Justus sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Cut the crap, Felix. Don't act like I don't know exactly what's going through your head. Ginny's the heiress of the Longstone residence—Gras's precious jewel. Everyone knows that marrying her is like securing the entire household. Don't tell me that thought never crossed your mind.""It didn't," Felix said simply.Unfortunately, that answer was never going to satisfy Justus. He snarled, "Listen up, boy! I'm giving you three days to get the hell out of the Longstone residence. If you don't, you won't even get the chance to regret it. Everyone else might be afraid of Gras—but I
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As Wagner watched Justus explode in rage, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. With what he'd just uncovered, there was no need to exaggerate—it was already explosive enough on its own.After all, Justus' future fiancée was touched in that kind of intimate way by a young, healthy doctor. Any man with a spine would lose it."But Justus," Wagner added with a smirk. "Didn't Felix just get publicly praised by the Green King?"Cloud City wasn't that big. Anyone with any influence had been keeping close tabs on Green King Manor—especially with the mystery man who walked out of Desolated Lands involved. So, the news of Felix being rewarded had already spread far and wide.Justus clenched his jaw. "So what? It's just a flash in the pan. If he was truly skilled, the Green King would've kept him. But as long as he hasn't climbed into the Green King's inner circle, I can crush him whenever I want."Wagner's grin widened. That was exactly the attitude he needed. If Justus had shown
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The moment the Flame Monarch mentioned the Healer Sage, the Green King's expression shifted noticeably. "So the Sage really was living out there in seclusion... No wonder. Flame Monarch, does this mean you've taken a liking to Felix?"But the Flame Monarch waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for that."That response made the Green King secretly rejoice. If the Flame Monarch didn't intend to recruit Felix, then he understood why—and that was perfect. It meant the opportunity to take Felix under his own wing was wide open.The night passed quietly. Felix stood beside Christopher's bedside, noticing the man's breathing had grown steady and stable.At this point, the herb had run its course and was no longer effective. But what was left inside Christopher's soul—a strange, lingering force—was exactly what Felix had hoped for.Christopher was alive but completely unconscious. The remaining energy had no regenerative properties, which meant he'd likely never wake again. For Fe
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Felix wasn't the least bit surprised by the Flame Monarch's reaction, but he still feigned confusion. "Flame Monarch, I'm sorry... but I don't understand. What do you mean by soul-related injuries?"Just from that single line, Felix confirmed what he suspected—Aquamarinus had no concept of soul-based matters. Whether it was training methods or anything else, this realm hadn't yet touched that domain.The Flame Monarch stared at him, pressure radiating from his body. Felix immediately felt his limbs start to tremble under the invisible weight."You don't know? Then how could you claim to treat that man's condition?" Felix calmly pointed toward the herbs laid out on the table. "The force inside him is definitely strange. It triggered a memory... I once sensed something very similar, and it came from within that herb. It was purely instinct—when something feels familiar, there's a chance it might work."The Flame Monarch shifted his gaze to the herb, then said flatly, "Start from th
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Felix gave him a direct and honest answer. "As long as I have enough herbs. I can treat him. I won't promise a full recovery, but one thing I can guarantee you is that this man won't die."For now, that was the best possible answer anyone could offer.The Flame Monarch replied, "Good. Begin. As long as you can keep him alive, you'll be handsomely rewarded."It seemed the Flame Monarch already knew something and never truly expected anyone to completely cure Christopher. Preserving his life alone would already be a feat."Flame Monarch, please reconsider!" one of the elderly doctors suddenly cut in, seething with resentment. "This boy is barely grown—how could he possibly possess such remarkable skill in medicine?"The Flame Monarch turned and gave him a cold, mocking glance. "If he can't do it, then can you?"The old man went silent. Perhaps fearing the loss of favor or acting out of sheer pride, he hesitated. Eventually, he found the courage to speak again."I admit I can't, bu
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The Green King's expression changed instantly, and he turned to Felix in a hurry. "Dr. Zeller, please come with me to greet him.""Of course," Felix replied.For anyone in Aquamarinus, getting the chance to see the Flame Monarch up close was like a once-in-a-lifetime dream, and people would probably die happy just for that. Naturally, Felix put on a show of reverence as well, even if he didn't feel it deep down.As they reached the front gate, Felix saw several figures striding toward them with heavy steps. At the front of the group was a towering man, nearly nine feet tall. Even someone as built as Dave looked like a delicate bystander next to him.What stood out the most was his bright crimson hair, which flared upward like flames, making it look like his head was on fire. His facial features were fairly average, but the power behind his gaze radiated pure, undeniable authority.So, this was the Flame Monarch?Felix studied him closely. He suspected the man had cultivated some
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According to the rules set by the Flame Monarch, the position of Minor Kings rotated every five years. Those who made outstanding contributions could keep their titles, but anyone who fell short would have to fight for their place all over again.The Green King knew he wasn't particularly strong—he was painfully aware of that. And with the next year marking the fifth year, the pressure was mounting fast. So when Christopher appeared, it felt like fate. If he could heal this man before the Flame Monarch arrived with his elite doctors, the credit would be immense, and his reappointment would be virtually guaranteed. Anyone who had never held a Minor King title wouldn't understand just how many perks came with it. If they did, no one would give it up willingly."I can treat him," Felix said calmly. "But I can't promise a full recovery."The Green King smiled. "Do your best. Even if you can only keep him alive, that alone is worth it."Two doctors before had said that Christopher's b
