But is it really right to do this just for one’s own selfish desires?
Bella’s heart sank suddenly, a bone-chilling cold instantly freezing the twisted excitement coursing through her blood!
What on earth was she thinking?!
Could she really bear to let Master get hurt?
The one who had once reached out to her when she was curled up in the mud and despair, having just lost her mother and being rejected by the whole world—
Back then, Bella was a despised half-blood, filled only with hatred, even seeing the man named Bachros’s helping hand as charity and insult.
It was Bachros, with his daily tolerance and silent protection, who gradually melted the ice around her heart and gave her a sense of “home.”
How could she?! How dare she?!
Defile that salvation with despicable means? Extinguish the only light that illuminated her darkness?!
Besides, could she really interrupt it just so perfectly?
What if—
The consequences would be absolutely unbearable for Bella!
She wanted to have Master all to herself, but she knew all too well what kind of man Bachros was.
What she gained through vile means would never be what she truly wished for.
Such “possession” wouldn’t be possession—it would be utter desecration and destruction! The vilest betrayal of everything she looked up to!
Bella was not so far gone as to sink to that level!
If she was going to do it, she would do it with dignity and honor!!!
This thought was like a splash of ice water, instantly cleansing all the darkness from Bella’s mind.
She raised her head abruptly, her gaze locking onto Aphrodite—
At that moment!
“Ugh!” Aphrodite grunted softly, her body trembling violently.
She was desperately trying to guide the wild power within her, but it was too strong and unruly!
Just as her consciousness blurred and she was about to collapse—
A strange, familiar gentle power suddenly surged forth from deep within her core!
The power of Holy Radiance?! And… it was the same Holy Radiance she had sensed earlier in the tunnel!
What the hell! How could it be here? Why was there Holy Radiance mixed in with her own power? What was going on?
Though filled with doubt, the appearance of this Holy Radiance was undeniably a beacon of light in the raging darkness!
A bold idea flashed through Aphrodite’s mind!
She immediately changed her strategy. Instead of forcibly suppressing and absorbing all the power, she focused her spirit, guiding the Holy Radiance surging from within!
Carefully manipulating this gentle force, she began to purify and soothe the most turbulent Corruption energy from the inside!
At the same time, she mobilized the Holy Radiance within her body, coordinating with the internal purification.
Together, they formed a thin, soft Purification Light Membrane on the surface of the core.
She tried to stabilize and smooth out the wildly chaotic energy flows!
Then she absorbed some of the soothed Corruption to replenish her soul’s essence.
This method was extremely risky—any slight mistake could lead to failure.
It would also consume most of the Corruption, but compared to her life, Aphrodite already knew which was more important.
Fortunately, the method worked remarkably smoothly.
Inside the core, the pure Holy Radiance was like a gentle spring; where it passed, the raging Corruption was calmed like stormy waves subdued.
Externally, the Purification Light Membrane acted like a delicate filter, smoothing the energy flows and guiding them toward stability.
The violently churning and roaring black sphere visibly calmed down! The cracks on its surface stopped widening, and the Corruption it spewed grew gentler and more controllable!
That destructive aura receded swiftly like a tide!
Success?!
Aphrodite’s heart leapt with joy, but she didn’t dare relax, continuing to cautiously maintain the fragile balance.
Finally, as the last trace of wild energy was soothed, the entire core sphere suddenly contracted inward!
Then it burst forth with a dazzling yet gentle pure light!
This light was not an explosive shock but a soft yet powerful purification flood!
It radiated from the core like ripples, spreading out in all directions!
Wherever it passed, the thick Corruption in the air melted away like snow and ice, crackling softly as it vanished rapidly!
The scorched, cracked earth rapidly faded back to its natural soil color, and even a few stubborn blades of grass peeked out from the fissures, stretching their tender green leaves!
The withered, twisted trees nearby couldn’t immediately regain life, but the disgusting gray decay on their branches faded noticeably!
Even the huge monster corpse covered in black slime not far off boiled and evaporated violently the moment the light swept over it, revealing the shriveled, charred remains beneath.
Then, like weathered rock, the carcass silently crumbled and collapsed into a pile of ash!
As the light faded, the massive, terrifying black sphere vanished!
In its place was a figure wrapped in soft light, quietly floating in midair.
The light slowly withdrew, revealing the shape of a girl.
She was slender and petite, looking quite young.
Her long black hair flowed like a waterfall, soft and smooth, the ends naturally curling, framing skin so pale it was almost translucent, as if her pale blue veins could be seen beneath.
The girl’s eyes were tightly shut, long lashes casting faint shadows on her white cheeks.
Her nose was small and delicate, lips a faint pink, gently pressed together.
Her body was curled up, hands folded over her chest, legs slightly bent, curled into a ball, one cheek slightly puffed, rising and falling gently with calm, even breathing—she appeared to be in the deepest sleep.
The gentle light cradled her, slowly and softly lowering her into Aphrodite’s arms.
Aphrodite instinctively caught the light body.
Feeling the girl’s soft warmth and steady, subtle breathing, she was completely stunned.
The girl’s body radiated a strange, soothing aura.
The curve of her chest rose and fell slightly with each breath.
Before Aphrodite could make sense of what was happening—
The sleeping girl seemed to sense warmth and security, moving unconsciously.
Her slender arms naturally lifted to wrap around Aphrodite’s neck.
Her small head nuzzled into the hollow of Aphrodite’s neck, letting out a faint, contented sound, as if she’d found the most comfortable pillow, then sank back into a deep sleep.
The corners of her lips even curved into an almost invisible smile, carrying a trace of sweet peace.
Aphrodite lowered her head to look at the angelic, pure sleeping face in her arms, her mind going completely blank.
…Huh??? Who is this?!
What happened to my huge core?! How did it turn into a girl?!
It can’t be that my power birthed itself, can it?!
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