Chapter 45: Character Mission Unlocked! The World of Aeria!
????“Ahem~”
??Bai Xuan cleared his throat, turning to Serene with a hint of hesitation. “Serene, should we… maybe set the mood a little first?”
??A shadow flickered across Serene’s sapphire eyes. Her voice dropped to a whisper. “Is it because I’ve… been eating too much lately? I’m sorry…”
??“No, no, that’s not it at all!” Bai Xuan waved his hands, flustered, eager to dispel the misunderstanding.
??He simply didn’t want this mont to feel chanical, as if he were just completing a quest objective—no emotion, just business. But how could he explain that? In the worldview of a succubus, feeding was a natural act, not sothing that called for sentint or ceremony.
??Of course, Serene was different from most succubi.
??Raised from childhood by the Pope of Light, her values were far closer to a human’s. That was why she had waited until after the Sacred Accord before feeding for the first ti.
??“Never mind! However you want is fine!” Bai Xuan forced himself to stop overthinking it. He stripped off his clothes, letting radiant Holy Light burst from his body.
??A faint smile curved Serene’s lips. “Thank you,” she murmured.
??…
??anwhile, Su Yue had quietly brought Mare Alera back to the Lakeside Villa, settling the dragon egg in her own room.
??But faced with this unfamiliar person, Mare Alera was utterly indifferent. To her, anyone other than Bai Xuan was irrelevant—unless they loved Bai Xuan as deeply as she did.
??“Um, excuse …”
??Su Yue, undeterred, edged closer and spoke gently, “What should I call you?”
??“Human, don’t talk to .” Mare Alera folded her arms, her tone as cold as ice.
??“But aren’t we allies now?” Su Yue’s smile remained undimd. “That Sli Mask gentleman asked you to protect , didn’t he? I should at least know your na.”
??As she spoke, her fingers brushed the collar at her neck, pressing the Heart Symbol. Instantly, a faint pink glow shimred in her starry eyes.
??Yet even with her Anomalous Ability, Su Yue’s charm seed to bounce right off Mare Alera.
??“Not necessary,” Mare Alera snorted, turning away.
??Su Yue froze, incredulous. Why didn’t her power work? Not on the masked man, and now, not even on this dragon girl?
??How could this be?
??Her Starlit Eye of Desire had swayed even mid-ranked Investigators before, but now it had failed again and again—especially against Mare Alera, where it was utterly useless.
??After a long silence, Su Yue forced a smile and tried again. “Are you hungry? Would you like sothing to eat?”
??“I’m not hungry.”
??“Then—”
??“Human, will you shut up? Keep pestering
and I’ll swallow you whole!”
??“Eek!”
??Su Yue’s attempts ended in complete failure.
??To her, Mare Alera was like a flawless diamond—utterly seamless, with no cracks to exploit.
??…
??“Thank you for the al.”
??Serene slowly sat up, gently wiping the last traces of radiant energy from her lips.
??After three feedings, her Source of Life was finally replenished—her strength restored to its peak. As for Bai Xuan—he was still alive, if a bit dizzy…
??[DING!]
??[Character (Serene) Mission prerequisites t!]
??[Fed Serene three tis (3/3)!]
??[DING!]
??[Serene’s Character Mission unlocked!]
??[Character Mission (Serene): Grace of Light]
??[Mission Grade: D]
??[Mission Location: World of Aeria — Kingdom of Elandia — Holy See]
??[Mission Description: Within the Holy See lies a sacred pool filled with divine light. Serene must undergo the pool’s baptism to receive the Grace of Light. However, two phantom angels guard the pool, barring all who are not blessed.]
??[Mission Note: You may enter the pool with Serene to share the baptism.]
??[Mission Reward: Combat Settings
1, Advanced Material (Serene)]
??[Teleport to mission area?] (Only you and Serene may enter.)
??“Aeria… World of Aeria?”
??Bai Xuan’s eyes widened as he read Serene’s Character Mission.
??Clearly, this “World of Aeria” was a separate realm, apart from the real world.
??Just as most Anomalous Disasters originated from beings of other worlds, Serene’s Character Mission took place in the world she ca from.
??But travel between worlds had always been unobservable, outside anyone’s control—crossing between realms was always one-way, governed by the “will of the world.”
??But now, it was clear—
??The Book of Worlds could traverse between worlds!
??“So that’s it!” Bai Xuan’s eyes shone with excitent. At last, the Book of Worlds’ true function was coming to light.
??He glanced at the clock. It was already past 2 a.m., and he’d just been thoroughly drained by Serene. Yet his exhaustion was swept away by excitent.
??He couldn’t wait to step into Aeria, to see the world Serene once called ho.
??And… to et the Pope who had raised her.
??“Serene, we’ve got a special mission ahead,” Bai Xuan said, activating the Teleportation Array before he’d even finished the sentence.
??But this ti, the Teleportation Array wasn’t pink. It glowed with a faint golden light.
??“What mission?” Serene asked, puzzled.
??“We’re going to Aeria. Your world.”
??“Aeria…”
??At those words, a complex emotion flickered in Serene’s eyes. Countless thoughts seed to rise within her, but none found their way to her lips.
??“Is sothing wrong?” Bai Xuan asked, noticing her silence.
??“No.” Serene shook her head gently. “It’s just… my world is different. Please, Master, stay close to —and whatever you do, don’t touch anything in Aeria.”
??As she spoke, she donned her Holy Vestnts and armor once more.
??“All right…” Bai Xuan nodded, though a faint unease lingered in his heart.
??When they stepped through the golden Teleportation Array and arrived in Aeria, Bai Xuan’s expression instantly turned grave.
??They now stood within the palace of the Holy See—but the entire palace was frozen, as if trapped in ti. Every living being, every structure, was encased in a crystal-like substance.
??Beyond the Holy See, there was only endless darkness. Not a single speck of light remained.
??The whole world seed utterly still…
??“What happened here?” Bai Xuan’s voice trembled with shock as he looked around.
??“Transcendent magic—World Freeze,” Serene answered quietly. “Because of the Night Witch’s ‘Eternal Night Ritual,’ my world was plunged into everlasting darkness, teetering on the brink of destruction.
??“To save it, several demigods burned away their divine power, freezing the entire world in place.
??“Only when fate’s turning point arrives will the seal be lifted.”
??“World Freeze…” Bai Xuan echoed, stunned.
??He had never imagined Serene’s world would be locked in stasis by the Night Witch’s sinister magic.
??“Are you… special, Serene?” he asked, curiosity burning in his eyes.
??“Because—”
??Serene lowered her gaze, her tone heavy. “The Pope gave
the last of his divine power, so I could enter the pages of fate. Only then could I answer the Legendary Summon… and et you.”
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