9. Witch (Your aura would make the opposite sex helplessly addicted, gradually ensnaring them)
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
Before the Ancient Hero could take further action, the ominous red light rapidly converged before the Sergeant's chanting completed. It abruptly contracted, gathering at the back of the Hero.
With the aura of depravity, pitch-black and polluted flames suddenly rose from her back, instantly burning through the new clothes she had just put on, causing the Hero to let out a cry of pain.
Immediately following, the Sergeant's chanting finally finished, and several Light Talismans filled with Holy Power broke the void, flying around the Hero to form circles of golden spell chants symbolizing purification. The depraved flames were suppressed by the chants, quickly extinguishing like ordinary flames deprived of air, and the black-red light gradually dissipated.
The Hero stumbled, nearly collapsing to the ground, but just as she was about to lose balance, ethereal snowflakes gently held her up, while the figures of the Ancient Hero and the Sergeant quickly arrived by her side.
The Gleaming Scale Serpent emerged from the side, looking anxiously and pleadingly at the two of them, filled with regret and unease within.
In the previous fierce battle with the Corrupted Phoenix, it was utterly exhausted, and due to its own growth being incomplete, it had failed to perceive the curse's power of intrusion just moments ago!
Even if it had perceived it, it might have been powerless, but this did nothing to lessen its anxiety and guilt.
"...Failed, the Curse has already been imprinted." The Sergeant's gaze was heavy, looking at the faintly visible Magic Patterns on the Hero's back, his face revealing unmistakable anger and self-reproach, and a hint of anger directed at himself.
"From inside to outside, it was completed in an instant... I should have noticed it earlier..."
The Ancient Hero's voice was also filled with self-reproach, his form once again becoming ethereal, eyes mixed with helplessness.
"She clearly told me, the current Hero and I are not the same."
The clothes on the Hero's back were completely scorched, revealing the girl's pure, flawless back and slender, beautiful waistline.
However, at this moment, strange black-red lines quietly appeared on that once smooth skin, outlining mysterious patterns: like a hollow heart flowing with sweet honey, embraced by sharp wings.
White and black, pink and red interwoven together formed a shocking visual impact, carrying an indescribable allure, evoking a deep-rooted desire in the onlookers.
But the Sergeant and Ancient Hero were unaffected by this allure, only furrowing their brows in silence, pondering possible remedies.
Although they were not cursed, it did not mean the Curse was harmless. Just by looking at the appearance of the bizarre patterns, one could perceive the evil contained within, clearly not something easy to dispel.
The Ancient Hero's form became more ethereal in this process, gradually turning into a thin wisp of light and shadow. Despite her unwillingness, she could no longer remain in this world.
The Cruising Bishop and soldiers arrived in droves, anxiously staring at the Hero in the center, all eyes focused on her, but the girl, surrounded as she was, seemed completely oblivious.
She suddenly lifted her head, with a naive look of confusion on her face, uttering a silly voice.
"I've been cursed again? Huh, why did I say 'again'?"
[The Hero acquired the Curse Skill: Honey Addiction: All evil beings will see you as sweet honey, able to smell your sweet scent from afar and become mad for it]
[The Hero acquired the Curse Skill: Hollow: Occasionally, just occasionally, your mind will become empty, and your Spirit also will become empty, unable to hold anything]
The Hero suddenly lowered her head, falling into brief contemplation, completely ignoring the astonished glances from those around her.
However, this contemplation lasted only a few seconds, and unable to come to any conclusion, she casually dismissed her doubts and abruptly lifted her head again.
She stepped forward and tightly grasped the Ancient Hero's hand, her expression serious.
"Don't be sad, it's not your fault!"
The Ancient Hero froze, clearly not expecting the Hero to say such words.
Under her astonished gaze, the Hero straightened up, patted her chest, and showed a confident demeanor.
"And besides, I'm already used to this kind of situation, it's not a problem!"
The girl's smile was as bright as a clear day, with no shadow in her clear voice, seemingly unaffected by the Curse—in a sense, that was true.
"So, rest assured, you don't need to worry about me."
The Hero beamed a radiant smile, causing the Ancient Hero to involuntarily smile as well, her lips slightly curling.
"You're quite optimistic… I wonder if that's the effect of the Curse, or if it's just how you are."
She then sighed softly, directing her gaze towards the Sergeant and other companions.
"Well, I entrust this child to you. If I were to leave with regrets, she wouldn't be happy either." There was a hint of reluctance in her voice, but also a trace of relief.
"That's right, exactly." The Hero nodded earnestly in agreement.
The Ancient Hero shook her head, finally unable to suppress a gentle laugh.
Amidst the soft laughter, glimmers of light began to rise from her body, like stars falling onto the Mortal World from the night sky, now about to return to the heavens.
"Bless you, Hero of this era. May you find your own Light and Hope in the journey ahead."
She leaned down gently and placed a tender kiss on the Hero's forehead.
With that gentle touch, the Ancient Hero's figure completely dissipated into the Wind, transforming into Stardust, returning to the boundless night sky.
[Entering Summary Calculation]
[Hero purified the Undead Warrior R5 LV58, Experience +116000]
[Hero teamed up to kill the Corrupted Phoenix R8 LV57, Experience +570000/2(Team) = 285000]
[Due to the casting of the Forbidden Curse, the Hero conquered the Border Western Plateau LV70, Goblins in that area will be expelled and eliminated, Experience +203000, Achievement: Extermination increased to LV6, Strength +6]
[Hero killed LV57, R8 Level Magic Creatures at LV37, Achievement: Transcend increased to LV7, Strength +7]
[Hero received a total of 604000 Experience points]
[Hero's Level increased]
[Hero LV37 639357/52900]
[Hero LV38 586457/56200]
[Hero LV39 530257/59600]
[Hero LV40 470657/63100]
[Hero LV41 407557/66700]
[Hero LV42 340857/70400]
[Hero LV43 270457/74200]
[Hero LV44 196257/78100]
[Hero LV45 118157/82100]
[Hero LV46 36057/86200]
[Hero upgraded to LV46, received 72 Attribute Points]
[Hero's Agility +24, Constitution +2, Intelligence +3, Perception +19, Agility +24]
[Hero's Luck Extreme Failure!]
[Hero activated Curse Skill: Hollow, brain temporarily offline [] hours]
[Hero activated Curse Skill: Honey Addiction, Nightmare Sage's Perception]
D100+30=d100(25)+30=55
[Hero's next actions——]
1. The Hero ran off!♛
2. Got locked by a Nightmare
7. Rushed into the Fog Stone Forest
8. Reverse Flow Sea tides rose
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure