East of the Monster Forest.
Chu Tian returned to his hideout cave full of anticipation, only to find no one inside or outside.
The only thing he noticed was a faint ripple of spatial magic.
Thud-
The rose he was holding fell to the ground.
“Su Nian!”
“You deceived me again.”
“It seems this sinful woman doesn’t deserve flowers-only cages and chains!”
Chu Tian roared in fury, his eyes burning with rage, his heart filled with the anger and disappointment of betrayal.
He couldn’t accept Su Nian slipping from his grasp.
It made him feel utterly defeated.
Driven by an overwhelming desire for control and possession, Chu Tian silently vowed that he would capture this woman once more.
And next time, he wouldn’t be so soft-hearted.
He had already fully controlled her and could have taken her at any moment.
But because of his longing for mutual affection, his respect for the one he loved…
He had never crossed the line, only using her to gather Anger points.
During that time, he hadn’t even held her hand!
And yet, she still escaped?
Unacceptable…
A deep sense of frustration coiled around his heart.
If only he had been crueler, less restrained-this would never have happened.
After venting his anger by beating up a captive goblin, Chu Tian finally calmed down and assessed the situation.
The cave’s entrance remained intact.
The spatial magic residue inside suggested only one possibility-she had teleported away.
Chasing her now would be pointless; she could be on the other side of the continent by now.
Who knew where Su Nian had gone?
Perhaps he would never see her again.
Just like that… she had slipped away.
Wait.
He had left his [Sword of Malice] behind when he traveled to Avenus City to buy peach blossom wine.
And after searching the cave, he realized the sword was missing.
Which meant…
The [Sword of Malice] had somehow ended up back in Su Nian’s hands.
“Heh… Hahahaha!”
Chu Tian pressed a hand to his forehead and laughed wildly.
He had thought he might never find her again.
But she had taken the sword with her.
[Sword of Malice] – B-Grade
– Sharpness: 90
– Hardness: 85
– Durability: 85
[Sword of Malice]
Host-exclusive skill: Increases negative emotions gained in battle by 30%.
[Bound by Blood]
A sentient weapon that will never harm its master (can be lent to others, but ownership remains unchanged).
[Soul Resonance]
The sword’s master can track its location.
Thanks to [Soul Resonance], a red dot now pulsed clearly on his mental map-marking a city.
The Academy City of the Crimson Maple Kingdom.
“Just wait… We’ll meet again.”
Chu Tian stood at the entrance of the small room where Su Nian had been imprisoned, staring at the empty space where she once was.
A wicked smile curled on his lips.
***
Academy City.
Su Nian sat up from her slumped position on the bed, gulping down several mouthfuls of water to replenish lost fluids while trying to calm her ragged breathing and burning cheeks.
She clearly realized this masochistic constitution would introduce significant variables into her future battles.
Perhaps the path of a mage truly suited her current situation better.
She needed to adapt quickly and find countermeasures.
Su Nian decided to first gather information about mage professions in the Academy City, seeking suitable development paths.
As for those daily pleasure quests… she absolutely wouldn’t do them.
This was merely testing how the punishment constitution affected her.
Straightening her slightly disheveled clothes, Su Nian left the inn room.
The streets bustled with activity, crowds flowing in all directions.
Moving through the throng, she felt the city’s vibrant energy and noise.
As usual, even with a matching hat partially concealing her peerless beauty, she still drew countless gazes.
Fortunately, Academy City’s public security was excellent, so she didn’t need to worry about safety.
Spotting a magic bookstore by the street, she thought it might contain useful materials.
Entering, she was greeted by the unique scent blending aged paper with arcane energies.
Shelves overflowed with diverse magical tomes— from basic theories to advanced spellcraft.
Browsing the stacks, Su Nian selected several books about mage specialization and different magical schools before settling in a corner to read.
She discovered mage professions offered rich, varied development paths: Pyromancers specializing in devastating fire magic, Lumimancers mastering healing and support spells, and elementalists controlling wind, water, earth, and more.
Internally evaluating future directions, she also considered system-purchasable resources and skills.
Now.
She’d decided until resolving her “masochistic constitution,” she’d adopt mage as her primary class.
Returning to her temporary inn, Su Nian began her purchases and class transition.
“Purchase Fire Element Affinity talent, Master-tier (A-rank).”
“Ding! 20,000 Humiliation Points consumed.”
“Purchase Water Element Affinity talent, Master-tier (A-rank).”
“Ding! 20,000 Humiliation Points consumed.”
“Sell Advanced Strength, purchase Master-tier Wisdom.”
“Ding! 600 Humiliation Points gained, 10,000 consumed.”
An initial 50,000-point expenditure secured formidable dual-element magical talents.
The S-rank Saint-tier talents costing 200,000 points would have to wait-A-rank would suffice for now.
With the system’s 80% buyback rate, waste wasn’t a concern.
She chose complementary elements: offensive fire for quick takedowns, defensive water for shields and concealment spells.
Crucially, the system contained two exceptional spells requiring dual water-fire affinity.
[Phantom Flame Water Spirit Burst] S-Class:
This magic forcibly merges the power of water elements with fire elements.
Through meticulous mana control, it overcomes the natural repulsion between these opposing elements, allowing them to permeate each other and alter their structures, ultimately forming an entirely new form of energy attack.
(Prerequisite: Master-level affinity for both water and fire elements)
Purchase cost: 100,000 Humiliation Points
[Abyssal Flame Barrier] S-Class:
When not under attack, the “Abyssal Flame Barrier” appears as a spherical barrier with a radius of approximately two meters.
The barrier’s surface flows with a pale blue water membrane, beneath which lies a mass of searing red flames emitting intense heat.
This causes the surrounding air to distort, creating a visual barrier effect that inspires awe and fear.
(Prerequisite: Master-level affinity for both water and fire elements)
Purchase cost: 100,000 Humiliation Points
Current Humiliation Points: 93,495
Su Nian looked at the system display showing she still needed several thousand more Humiliation Points.
An inexplicable sense of unease came over her, making her feel she should acquire this S-Class magic as soon as possible.
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