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Chapter 665: Chapter 61 Call me again next time you make a nest Chapter 665: Chapter 61 Call me again next time you make a nest After Aiwass confirmed his choice, the other two options dissipated into ashes and disappeared.

His spirit slowly rose, looking down upon the pitch-black land.

A light as intense as The Sun radiated from his chest, and his spirit expanded intoxicatedly towards the entire world.

The remaining orb of shimmering golden radiance flew into Aiwass’s chest, tracing a melodious arc through the air.

It was like a key inserted into a lock, or a chemical reagent reacting upon contact.

When it entered the glow at Aiwass’s chest, that light boiled and exploded like cold water poured into a searing pan of hot oil.

Aiwass’s entire body began to shine, turning into a texture as transparent as crystal.

Within him, particles shot out at high velocity, condensing into strands and bursting forth.

Upon touching Aiwass’s skin, they immediately bent and flew back into his body, forming a network of swiftly moving fold lines within him.

Like a slowly ignited fireplace, the radiance emanating from Aiwass grew more intense.

Aiwass’s eyes flew open, and intense pain made him want to cry out, but he couldn’t make any sound—there was no sound in the entire world, just a silent darkness.

He lifted his left hand and saw his now translucent skin glowing with a dark golden light.

As those bright particles continued to collide with Aiwass’s “shell,” it seemed like they shattered, beginning to blur.

The sparkling particles turned into golden threads and then into a hazy golden mist.

Aiwass looked up at the pitch-black sky, suddenly gaining insight.

He raised both arms, as if worshiping The Sun.

The next moment, Aiwass’s form suddenly collapsed.

He transformed into an invisible mist of light, about to disperse into the surroundings the next instant.

However, at that moment, his eyes snapped open as he abruptly woke up from the bed.

Aiwass’s system panel also popped up automatically with updated sections:

Illuminator LV30: [Basic Prayer-5th level (55%)], [Rite of Fire-6th level (30%)], [Illumination-5th level (15%)], [Shepherd’s Nurturing (Flesh)-7th level (21%)], [Dawnfire-2nd level (45%)], [Blessing-5th level (0%)]

Mana Pool: 59/59 (Light), 68/68 (Darkness), 57/57 (Fire)

Path Traits—

Illuminated Paths: Dedication-4th layer, Transcendence-3rd layer

At a glance, it was evident that Aiwass’s “Blessing” skill level was directly upgraded with experience points before his advancement.

—Anyway, first get everything to the fifth level.

“…Ugh!”

Just as Aiwass opened his eyes, waves of intense pain came after a brief delay.

His body suddenly began to tremble, and he clutched his heart.

It’s so hot…

The blood pumped by his heart was now as scorching as magma!

His skin quickly turned to a burning heat, reddening visibly.

It was as though he had soaked in a very hot spring for a long time, making it evident to the naked eye that Aiwass’s entire body was flushed red.

Gulping for air, he gripped the bedsheet tightly, enduring the severe pain in silence, teeth clenched, as sweat dripped incessantly from his entire body.

Lily, hearing the noise here, jolted awake.

She hurried over, but upon seeing Aiwass’s condition, she immediately retreated to fetch hot water and a towel.

Flames of crimson ignited within Aiwass’s pupils,

He looked down at his own arms, gripping the bedsheets tightly, only to see his skin cracking like parched earth revealing cracks.

Golden brilliance seeped from within!

“Ahh—”

With the pain abruptly turning into an unbearable itch, Aiwass could no longer contain himself.

He couldn’t help but utter a moan and instinctively wanted to scratch his skin.

But instantly, his original skin turned pitch-black and wrinkled, withering rapidly.

Aiwass scratched more forcefully, peeling off a piece of his own skin!

He startled himself.

Yet, it was as if he tore off a layer of dead skin, and Aiwass felt an odd sense of liberation.

Underneath his skin was not the pink of the true skin layer but a pure and fair, semi-translucent white, like jade.

Aiwass paused, vaguely realizing something, and began to struggle violently as if he was bound by invisible ropes trying to break free.

But what he was trying to escape was not something else—it was his own skin.

Aiwass’s body became extremely flexible…

as supple as a snake.

He twisted and bent his body, struggling to free himself completely from his former skin.

Just like a hatched egg can have its remaining half removed straightforwardly, Aiwass tore apart his upper body’s skin into tatters, but the skin below his waist was almost completely stripped off like taking off trousers.

Then Aiwass’s hands swept over his face, verifying something.

As if finding a seam, he suddenly tore at his facial skin with both hands, ripping it apart to both sides.

His hair also fell out and then rapidly regenerated.

The newly formed translucent skin was steaming hot, pure to the point of being flawless.

As time passed, that jade-like translucent skin gradually “solidified” and turned into the pure white color of a boiled egg.

The next moment, the skin that Aiwass had shed all began to spontaneously combust.

It burned with golden flames that did not ignite the bedding.

The flames, as if sentient, clung to Aiwass, quietly burning on his skin before being reabsorbed into his body.

What was left on the bed was only Aiwass’s long hair.

It had thinned a bit after being tempered by the flames but had become even more dazzling.

Now it looked not so much like hair but more like threads of white gold.

His hair had now returned to the length it was when it was first reported in the newspapers.

If he wanted it to grow longer, he would have to start nurturing it all over again.

Lily hurried in once more with hot water and a towel.

Seeing Aiwass with clear eyes and a calm expression, she paused.

“…No need for the towel?”

“No, thank you,”

Aiwass said warmly.

After his ascent to Illuminator and completing his first promotion, Aiwass gained new abilities, and even his attribute panel had an additional column.

[Occupation Trait——]

[Enhanced Blessing: Your “Blessing” evolves into “Illumination”]

[Illumination: The limit of blessings you can apply to the same person increases by +2; each time after you complete a blessing, your next Radiance is free and instant]

[Enhanced Illumination: Your “Illumination” evolves into “Radiance”]

[Radiance: When using “Radiance” on targets within your “Illumination” range and those you have “Illuminated,” you no longer need physical contact; your “Radiance” shifts from focused casting to echoing casting]

Aiwass’s panel underwent a change once again.

Illuminator LV30: [Basic Prayer-5th Level (55%)], [Rite of Fire-6th Level (30%)], [Illumination·Radiance-5th Level (15%)], [Shepherd’s Nurturing (Flesh)-7th Level (21%)], [Dawnfire-2nd Level (45%)], [Blessing·Illumination-5th Level (0%)]

“Very smooth.”

Aiwass smiled at Lily, “Both Isabel and I have returned alive…”

But just then, Aiwass suddenly heard an odd prompt, interrupting him—

[You feel the gaze of ‘Adaptation’]

[You have gained the trait: Adaptation-Essence of Erinyes]

[Adaptation-Essence of Erinyes: A magic potion crafted from the essence of the ‘Breaker of Sieges’ Erinyes.

Storm Vessel LV+2 (Wind Mana limit +42)]

“—This is your share,”

the deep, hoarse voice rang out once again by Aiwass’s ear.

As he had just witnessed a change in his attribute panel, it was changing yet again.

Mana Pool: 59/59 (Light), 68/68 (Darkness), 57/57 (Fire), 42/42 (Wind)

…Huh?

Aiwass blinked.

“Holy smokes!”

He blurted out in surprise.

He had just been thinking that he didn’t take his share of the “spoils” from the Lord of Scalefeather, or rather…the “project bonus.” He said he would compensate him, but he didn’t know what exactly would be given.

He wasn’t even sure if he had to pray solemnly for the balance payment…or if he should just assume the Lord of Scalefeather was being polite and not chase after him for it.

Turns out the Lord of Scalefeather was really quick with the balance payment.

He hadn’t even gotten out of bed, and the balance was already deposited right into his account.

And so generously—

A two-level increase in the vessel, that’s equivalent to a purple-tier item!

And it was the wind attribute mana that Aiwass had never obtained before!

On the spot, Aiwass clasped his hands together and prayed devoutly, “I praise the Lord of Scalefeather, the god of the sacred number six…”@@novelbin@@

For a moment, Aiwass felt moved in his heart.

—This boss is good to work for; he really does share the spoils when he feasts!

And Aiwass wasn’t even under his employ — for the time being, Aiwass’s bosses were the Candle Master and the Fallen Celestial Marshal.

Once the Demon Scholar advanced to the Great Sin Scholar, he could be considered under the Candle Master and the Serpent Celestial Marshal.

Just for a mere cooperation, he had been given such solid benefits!

Aiwass, who had been complaining about the Lord of Scalefeather using him as bait in fishing, instantly changed his expression, his smile becoming genuine.

—Boss, boss, remember to call me the next time you’re fishing!