"Why didn't you tell this from the start?" Apollo asked the System, raising his eyebrows. So, the reason for all these missions is because of the original body's wishes? But wait, wasn't that kid only seven years old when I took over his body?
This realization made Apollo's face turn serious. If that kid still has unresolved wishes, does that an he's occupying a body with the original soul still alive?
Curious, Apollo asked the System, and its response made the Beggar realize why he sotis acted impulsively or childishly.
"The Original Body and the Host from another world have fused into one. But because of the Original Body's immature state, you have taken most of the control," the System explained.
"Hmm, that explains why I've been making immature choices," Apollo acknowledged. "And the Original Body seems pretty smart for a kid."
Apollo Leone, the seven-year-old boy, had suddenly been struck by disaster, which led to the loss of his entire family. The pain he experienced was so imnse that even though another person took over his body, his wishes remained strong.
"Why are we following his wishes?" Apollo asked, feeling it was a bit unfair. "Why not mine?"
"You and the true Apollo Leone are the sa person. The System issues missions to fulfill the Original Body's wishes, and once those wishes are completed, the Host will be free from the constraints of the past," the System explained in its usual emotionless tone.
"Constraints of the past?" Apollo repeated, tilting his head. "If we fulfill his wishes… will you still give missions?"
"No. The System uses missions to resolve the lingering feelings of the Original Body," the System replied, much to the Beggar's relief.
"That's good," Apollo said with a smile, before turning serious again as another question ca to mind. "But why?"
"Taking over soone else's body, even though they are still alive, is against Heaven's Will, the Natural Order, the Dao, and the laws of Life and Death. The Creator, Aster, went to great lengths to bring the Host across worlds, and this is the least the System can do to make up for the Original Body," the System explained.
Hearing these words, Apollo felt as if the System sounded almost human for a second. Shaking his head, he processed the explanation and realized the System had just revealed crucial information.
Against Heaven's Will? Natural Order? Dao? Life and Death? Apollo frowned. These weren't just taphors—the way the System described them made them sound real, like actual forces.
But when he thought about the System, the place where he t Aster, and his own reincarnation, it didn't seem far-fetched. The things the System ntioned must be true.
And then, there was that faceless woman. The System said she went to great lengths just to make him reincarnate. This only deepened Apollo's suspicions.
From the beginning, he had already been skeptical about everything.
Why him? What was the reason for choosing him? Of course, Apollo had already asked the System, but it refused to answer. In the end, he chalked it up to the only reason he could accept at the mont—his handsoness.
It's the only reason that makes sense, at least for now.
"Anyway, no more missions once the Original Body's wishes are fulfilled, right?" Apollo asked.
"Yes," the System confird.
"Good, good, I'm going to be free!"
Just thinking about the Lightning Tribulation made the Beggar shiver in fear. He had experienced it firsthand, and although he didn't take the hit directly, he was still struck by the residual energy, which left him severely injured. Even now, as he sat under his makeshift roof, he could still feel the pain inside his body and the burns that hadn't yet healed.
It would probably take two or three weeks before his body fully recovered.
Apollo didn't want to spend his remaining Alm Points, as he might need them for an ergency. Furthermore, he was still saving up to buy an item that would help him hide within his Beggar Spot. He wouldn't be able to receive Alm Points if he wasn't near his Beggar Spot, but he didn't want to be constantly visible while resting.
Although his Beggar Spot was secluded, if people really looked into it, they would imdiately find him. There had already been a few instances where he was discovered, but the people left as soon as they saw him, not wanting to associate with a beggar.
Now that he knew the reason behind the missions and that they would disappear once he fulfilled the Original Body's wishes...
Wait! Would the rewards of Alm Points also disappear? Apollo's eyes widened as he suddenly realized this.
"System! If there are no missions, does that an there will be no Alm Point rewards?" Apollo asked, hoping the System would give him a satisfying answer. But, as ever, the System was harsh.
"Yes," the System answered coldly, before continuing. "The Host is the embodint of a True Beggar—no shortcuts, only begging. The System is granting exemptions solely for the sake of the Original Body's wishes."
Apollo imdiately understood what the System ant. The Alm Points were given to help him grow stronger so he could complete the remaining missions.
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"Ah, I feel dizzy," Apollo muttered, massaging his forehead. His judgnt must have been influenced by the Original Body's immaturity.
If he were his 'real' self, from his previous life, he wouldn't have made such a mistake. He would have tread more carefully, with every step calculated. But now, this new version of him was sowhat impulsive.
But unbeknownst to him, his headache was about to get worse...
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Inside the Great Serpent Cultivation School, in a room with only a dark brown mat on the wooden floor, Axton, the Headmaster, floated cross-legged above the mat. In front of him hovered an orb made of an unknown material.
Axton glanced at the orb for a mont before looking at the letter in his hand.
It was a request to use the item floating in front of him. Additional words were written at the bottom:
"You have been granted permission to use the Eyeball of the Finder, but it may only be used to locate one individual, and its usage is limited to seeing the position of the target."
"This is more than good enough," Axton muttered with a satisfied smile. He was doing this out of curiosity, nothing more. But if his hunch turned out to be right, it would just an he was lucky.
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