After work, start to speedrun the other world-Chapter 332 - 119: The Condition is to Hang Upside Down from a Tree for Seven Days

Chapter 332: Chapter 119: The Condition is to Hang Upside Down from a Tree for Seven Days

"..."

"..." Xi Mu’s expression, typically cold and detached, froze at that moment as he stared at the smiling pink-haired goddess, seemingly doubting whether he had heard wrong.

The knight standing beside him also wore an expression of disbelief; she had actually heard the goddess propose to release the true form of the Witch of Death.

"Did I just hear the goddess say she wants to release the true form of the Witch of Death?" A member of the Church of Death exclaimed in shock, turning to his companion only to find a similarly baffled expression, clearly doubting their own ears as well.

To unseal the true form of the Witch of Death, they had declared war against the entire world and even blurred the lines between life and death, and now... it seemed they had easily succeeded.

And at that moment...

"Woman, stop joking around!" An angry female voice suddenly erupted; nearby, a collapsed building was blasted aside by a massive surge of seawater, which shot up like a pillar into the high heavens, soon transforming into a torrential downpour that extinguished the flames burning in the Country of Art.

Shark Girl Kaschte emerged, holding a serrated greatsword, and covered one cheek with her hand, her exposed eye adorned with a pink heart.

That was the aftermath of interference by the God of Beauty and Art.

"If you truly wanted to release her, you would have done so back in the Black Rose Kingdom!" she shouted, brandishing her serrated greatsword, her voice filled with anger and murderous intent. Her manic energy was frightening, morphing into a woman... no, a witch, the Witch of Death fueled by a long-dead fury.

She possessed the ability to continuously enhance her strength with her rage.

Theoretically, as long as her rage reached a certain level, even divine power was attainable.

However...

"Can’t you be a little less angry, please?" the God of Beauty and Art clapped her hands together, smiling playfully at Shark Girl Kaschte and even coyly batting her eyelashes.

But Shark Girl Kaschte, originally filled with boundless fury, felt her inner flame doused by water, and the power her rage had summoned evaporated.

"You say to not be angry, just like that!" Shark Girl Kaschte stomped her foot, trying to reignite her anger, while the God of Beauty and Art simply responded with an even brighter and gentle smile, soothing the fury within Shark Girl’s heart.

Furthermore, it gave Shark Girl a strange feeling as if her soul’s void was being filled, subtly altering her perspective of the world. The familiar scenes she used to take for granted now moved her emotionally.

"Snap!" Without hesitation, Shark Girl Kaschte slapped herself, leaving a clear imprint on her cheek.

She turned her head away, refusing to look at the God of Beauty and Art any longer.

Otherwise, she would become peculiar, morphing into a sentimental woman moved by mere rain.

That would be unbearably foolish.

"What have you done to her?" Xi Mu inquired, and the God of Beauty and Art smirked, asking:

"Would you like to try seeing the world from a god’s perspective?"

"No." Xi Mu promptly replied. He wanted to just slice the God of Beauty and Art in half, not waste time discussing trivial matters.

Regretfully, the God of Beauty and Art shook her head, then her expression turned serious: "I’m not joking. We are indeed planning to negotiate with the Witch of Death."

"Fine." Xi Mu nodded, squeezing his horse’s flanks, intending to take the God of Beauty and Art to meet the Witch of Death. But just as the horse took its first step...

"Wait, I haven’t finished yet!" the God of Beauty and Art hurriedly spoke, causing Xi Mu to look at her questioningly. She looked extremely serious as she placed her hand on Ahtal’s shoulder, leaning in close.

"Given the character of the Witch of Death, she might try to kill me the moment she sees me. You need to convince her not to attack right away."

"The Witch of Death is merely an avatar. Are you, a renowned deity, still afraid?" Xi Mu asked doubtfully as he rode the small mare closer to the castle, to which the God of Beauty and Art replied helplessly.

"Not every deity excels in combat."

"Understood. I’ll do my best to ensure the Witch of Death has a peaceful dialogue with you." Xi Mu responded calmly. He then heard the God of Beauty and Art graciously thank him from behind, devoid of any divine aloofness but instead exuding a vibe that was lively and approachable.

He remembered during the first playthrough being deceived by the face of the God of Beauty and Art, attempting to conquer her affection. Alas, when he truly tried, he discovered that this goddess was arguably one of the hardest NPCs to conquer, even more challenging than the Witch of Death.

And even if he successfully wooed her and walked the path alongside a deity, players would find that the God of Beauty and Art’s power was underwhelming, utterly insufficient for taking control of the world. Instead, players were forced to strive to reach omnipotence by their own means and then ascend together with the God of Beauty and Art.

Compared to powerful deities like the Goddess of Life and the Goddess of Lies, who naturally possessed powerful abilities, the God of Beauty and Art had little to offer beyond her appearance and personality.

"It would be better if the Witch of Death herself could simply descend." Shark Girl Kaschte gave a wry smile, watching the two riders depart into the distance. She then turned to the followers of the Church of Death and commanded loudly, "Take control of everyone in this city. Remember, don’t be too harsh. We aim to take control of the world, and if we kill them all, we’ll have nothing left to manage."