Chapter 285 - Vessels

There were always mysteries and unexpected variables, regardless of the worlds and systems. For example, Alex was one of them, for he wielded a sword like a professional from the start, and he also had a legendary class despite having [Guardian Mana], which shocked a few hungry demons.

Avander World also had its mysteries.

Elias Deathwill was one of them.

In a situation where most high-level residents forcefully participated in the Earthling Quests, unable to return to their world through the virtual capsule, Elias Deathwill had privileges from both worlds.

He was a player and resident, just like his daughter had become recently.

“King Elias has broken the one hundred and fifty level barrier as a player!”

“Congratulations, my liege!”

“Such fast progress has eclipsed all players! They are losers who can’t even treasure their advantages!”

The loyal dogs bowed in tandem, signing praises left and right for their king. Naturally, Elias Deathwill basked in their admiration, enjoying it with his every fiber. He went through them toward his new throne, sculpted after the Deathwill Castle’s Royal Hall’s throne.

He swept his people with narrowed, seemingly mysterious eyes, then called one of his oldest and most efficient dogs, “You seem stressed.”

“Yes… It’s because we have heard rumors about Alexander Deathwill and his wives getting killed in the Antagonist’s Event… We don’t fear Alexander’s death because he’s a player, but we can’t confirm the deaths of your daughters, my liege.

Could you help us?” the loyal dog beseeched, kneeling before his king.

Elias Deathwill faintly laughed, waving his hand as if his follower’s words were a joke, “They have survived. I would’ve known if they died.

I don’t know how he managed to save their lives, but I will be forever grateful to my successor. I will change my initial plan of having him succumb to wrath,” Elias sighed for a few seconds before smiling from ear to ear.

He recalled Alexander Deathwill’s anger.

“A good father that did everything for his daughter’s survival…” Elias chuckled, “That’s how it started… He then learned bits and bits about my true goal, slowly having his heart permeated by the legendary class’ sin.”

The loyal dogs didn’t move or question their king’s words. They knew why he was doing it and hoped he would succeed, for his talent was undeniable.

They also had their interests in following him diligently. Some admired his strength, some had been saved by him, and some had no other place to go. They all had their own reasons, seeing their future in Elias Deathwill.

“Looking back at his swordsmanship and disposition, he’s really a good successor, isn’t he? He’s a good guy that will do all to have his wives happy, answering all their excesses and letting them succumb to their desires.

Lust… Sloth…. Pride… Unfortunately, he’s a man with principles, and we had to cheat a little, didn’t we?” Elias looked at his other dog, who had lifted his body respectfully.

“Yes… Miss Stella has gone against her sin too much,” the man replied.

Elias Deathwill knew that there was no way Alex would let his wives be ‘themselves’ for a long time. It was fine as long as they could be at least ‘themselves’ in fifty percent or more.

For that reason, he wasn’t worried about Alex’s principles and how he started influencing his wives. But as Stella had bonded too closely with her sisters and wanted a baby with Alex, she started working too much for her standards.

And that needed a cure.

“He’s not really getting influenced by legendary class’ sin, though… Just like Sara,” Elias Deathwill sighed, recalling his blond-haired daughter.

Although Sara hadn’t noticed in the past, she was a prideful individual. She took pride in her blood, coming from a human and dullahan. She hid that behind her collected mind, turning it into responsibilities.

Her life in the dullahan kingdom and experiences here went against Elias Deathwill’s plan.

“My little, ‘Husband’, plan didn’t work out in the end,” Elias Deathwill recalled a certain, blue-haired dullahan, whose heart was gentle and naive behind his steeled wall, a wall that he had created to bring back glory for his family.

With a few words from the hidden sources, the dullahan approached his daughter.

They felt warmth.

They became a family, proud of each other.

They had a kid. A mother loved her daughter and yearned for more warmth, while the latter felt more proud about his strength and status.

And then, Elias Deathwill lied to him about the Dullahan King and more, “In the end, Sara’s responsibilities and her love for her daughter have prevailed, more genuine than her sin.

Even though she produced so much pride for me, her heart felt more love toward her daughter…

Honestly… I want to kill that little kid,” Elias Deathwill whispered in a lethal tone, his voice giving goosebumps to all loyal dogs.

One of them stepped in, bringing crucial news, “Miss Meiya is in an unstable state. If she continues, she will lose herself, drawing attention from the higher realms.

I fear she’s in a state that only you can stop, my liege.”

Meiya was one of Elias Deathwill’s wives. She, like the other two, was an important piece for Elias Deathwill’s future. Her current state was dangerous, for she could become a mindless weapon.

And while Elias Deathwill’s plan would never stop, for he could find suitable pieces in every corner of the Avander World, his daughters and wives were perfect vessels.

It would be a pity if they died.

“Meiya… Her wings… I’ve always hated them,” Elias Deathwill uttered before standing up, “They were getting in a way.” He chuckled, then declared, “I will personally see her and subdue her sin.”

The loyal dogs bowed more, their foreheads hitting the ground as if they couldn’t match and see his brilliance. They all displayed utmost reverence toward Elias Deathwill.

And then, as he slowly made his way toward the doors, Elias Deathwill whispered, “All vessels and their energies, except for Alexander Deathwill, must be at the same or similar levels.

Remember that,” he left the hall with those words.

All dogs replied with a loud shout, “Yes!” And only after Elias Deathwill disappeared on a horizon did they lift their eyes.

Elias didn’t know that he was also on the hungry demon’s list, though. He thought he would have a quick mission, yet he soon would have to call some of his loyal dogs, for more and more parties would get interested in his plan.

That event would prolong for quite a while.