Later she also met Rowena and learned another shocking piece of news.

Rowena was the leader of the "Root" organization that Palansi mentioned. This girl, who used to be so compliant with the Elder Council, encountered some opportunity and her magic power grew to an unfathomable depth.

Rowena welcomed her arrival, and it was she who arranged her subsequent accommodation at the mansion.

Compared to the cold Lindong, Rowena was much friendlier, but there was a noticeable sense of alienation within her friendliness.

When Rowena sent her back, she sat in the mansion for a while. When Nightmare cautiously asked if she wanted to return to the abyss with her, she was immediately and tactfully refused.

She found the excuse of being too busy with work matters.

But Rowena didn't seem busy at all, her face was rosy, she even had an electric wheelchair for going out, and her skin was much healthier than when she was running around as a member of Nightmare.

Perhaps influenced by her luxurious clothes, the current Rowena looked much more glamorous.

Yes, if one could live carefree under the sun, who would want to dedicate their soul to an Evil God?

Nightmare gazed at her reflection in the water and smiled wryly.

This home was about to fall apart.

Immediately afterward, Nightmare's face stiffened.

Something in the water seemed to respond to her. There was nothing beneath the clear water, yet her body felt as if something slimy and slippery was touching her skin.

Her beautiful face became distorted and terrifying in the water, the ominous red spread out, making her seem as if soaked in blood.

Next came the feeling of being watched.

Everything about her, both body and soul, was laid bare under this gaze.

Before the all-knowing "Heavenly Father," she had no secrets.

"Heavenly Father!"

Never before had the Heavenly Father shown himself in this way, and at that moment, what surged in Nightmare's heart was endless fear, for just not long ago, in order to persuade Lindong to return to the abyss, she went against the stance of the abyss's residents and spoke about the most important Evil God ritual to an Empire citizen.

This might ruin the ritual, even lead to war.

But she really didn't want Lindong to miss this opportunity.

And now, after the banquet, the Heavenly Father came personally to this "traitor" of his.

Nightmare could hardly imagine what kind of torment awaited her.

She thought the Heavenly Father might take back her immortal power, or destroy what she cherished most: her body, her appearance…

The whisperings echoed in Nightmare's ears, in a language humans couldn't comprehend, yet she understood the meanings within.

"Lindong agreed; she will return to the abyss to attend the ritual."

"Yes, that Empire man named Ethan will accompany her."

"Absolutely true."

Every word Nightmare spoke trembled, the slimy touch enveloped her, she felt like she was being placed in the palm of an invisible hand that could crush her body and soul at any moment at the hand's owner's will.

Despite this, she had to open her heart to the Heavenly Father.

"Please punish me, Heavenly Father."

She closed her eyes.

The next instant, instead of the anticipated pain, an indescribable magic power infused her entire being, what followed was an indescribable pleasure.

Nightmare was utterly entranced until the knocking on the door pulled her back to reality.

A maid's concerned voice came from outside, "Mistress Nightmare, are you alright?"

Only then did Nightmare realize she had been soaking for too long, and the water had long turned cold.

The scarlet hue vanished, everything returned to normal.

"I'm fine."

"That's good. If you need any assistance, please let us know anytime!"

Nightmare, refreshed and revitalized, no longer needed anyone's help, her physical state had never been better.

The Heavenly Father did not punish her, but instead, generously bestowed a gift upon her.

Yet,

she did not understand.

Why did the Heavenly Father suddenly become excited upon mentioning the name "Ethan"?

Especially upon learning that Ethan was going along, suddenly he acted, as if…

as if upon suddenly learning a friend is visiting during a festival, hastily getting out of bed to tidy up the house.

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