The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

“So it’s not that simple, is it?” Viner couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Only after the cursed chains were forced out of Lysette's body by the Tenseiga did he realize just how heavy a burden Lysette's petite frame carried.

“That’s right,” Hummia nodded. “You severed most of the curse, but the most stubborn part is still entangled with her emblem and cannot be separated. The curse has become one with her emblem and has become part of her power.”

Lisette was completely satisfied with having her lifespan extended from ten years to twenty.

She didn't want to see Venus get hurt again while trying to heal herself.

"So, using the emblem will increase the probability of the curse recurring?" Vena instantly understood what Xiumeia meant.

The day of the Demon God's resurgence is approaching, and neither giving up the pursuit of the demonic path nor the right to fight alongside Vena is something Risty cannot accept.

Therefore, she specifically instructed Xiumeiya to keep it a secret.

But Xiumeia did not do as she wished.

“Please forgive a mother’s selfishness,” Shoemel stood up and bowed deeply to Venus. “Even if Lisette blames me when she finds out, I hope her illness can be cured.”

“Thank you for telling me all this, Mother-in-law,” Vena said gratefully. “Healing Lisette is also my wish, and besides, I already have a way.”

"Is that really true?" A hint of joy flashed across Xiumei's face.

“Of course,” Venere nodded, “the natural teeth are not yet fully unleashed, yet they can already alleviate most of Listy’s symptoms. If their full power can be unleashed, they should be able to eradicate the disease completely.”

"How can the conditions be met for complete liberation?"

"The holder has broken through to the Sword Saint realm."

"Could someone else do it for you?"

There happens to be a sword saint within the territory of Cordelia.

"I'm afraid not."

After the Tenseiga inhaled blood a second time, it could no longer be used by anyone else, not even Felix.

"You're just a Sword Saint, I believe you can do it," Xiumeiya encouraged.

“...You really think too highly of me.” Viner couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Although he was able to quickly step into the inner circle by relying on his swordsmanship and learning from Felix.

But those skills were ultimately borrowed, lacking the down-to-earth experience.

Without one's own unique insights, it is impossible to reach the level of a sword saint.

"Even for Lisette, you will do it."

Compared to the miracles created by Vener, the realm of Sword Saint is nothing.

Xiumei patted Vina on the shoulder, "Get some rest, Lisette still needs you."

Vina nodded and watched Xiumeia leave the room.

The door closed gently, and the room fell silent, with only the faint crackling of the burning wood in the fireplace.

The quiet environment made Venus's eyelids gradually heavy, and drowsiness washed over her like a tide.

I do not know how long it has been.

Lisette rubbed her sleepy eyes, her long, silvery hair draped messily over her shoulders.

She glanced at Venere and saw that he seemed to still be asleep, so she quietly lifted the blanket and slipped inside like a kitten.

"Well--"

With a satisfied hum, Lisette buried her face in Vina's arms, quietly feeling Vina's body temperature and breath, her breathing gradually becoming steady.

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Chapter 501: Shadow Reappears

In the early morning in the Cordilian Territory, a faint chill filled the air.

Fadvi stood atop the castle tower, gazing into the distance.

He held a newly delivered letter in his hand. The contents of the letter made him feel a tightness in his chest, so he came out to get some fresh air.

"Why are you all alone here?" Xiumeia's voice came from behind.

She slowly walked to Fadevi's side and draped a coat over his shoulders.

“Another village has been attacked,” Faldwig said, turning to hand the letter to his wife. “This is the third attack this month.”

"Another monster?" Xiumei took the letter, quickly glanced through it, and her expression gradually became serious.

"It's hard to say, most magical beasts aren't that organized and disciplined." Faldevi shook his head.

Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. For remote villages lacking defenses, deep tunnels are their greatest protection against monsters.

Even if the village is destroyed and the cattle and sheep are devoured, as long as the people are safe, there is still a glimmer of hope.

However, in this attack on the village, even the villagers hiding in the tunnels were not spared.

If someone hadn't happened to be visiting relatives back home, who knows when they would have discovered the horrific scene of the village's destruction.

For some reason, Fadvi thought of that two-headed demon wolf.

"I've already instructed the steward to prepare manpower. We'll set off for that village to investigate after dinner. I'll leave things here at home in your care."

Now that his old ailment has been cured, and with the Tessaiga he has obtained, Faldevi is confident that he can defeat even an eighth-tier magical beast.

"Okay, don't worry about leaving it to me," Xiumeiya agreed.

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Meanwhile, deep within the border forests of Cordelia, in a secluded underground laboratory, dim magic lights illuminated several gloomy faces.

In the center of the laboratory stood a huge experimental table, on which lay several unconscious children.

They had tubes inserted into their wrists, and blood was slowly flowing into containers beside them.

How is the experiment progressing?

A man in black robes suddenly appeared in the room using a teleportation spell and immediately inquired about the progress.

“It’s the same as always,” a researcher in a white lab coat shook his head, a hint of anxiety in his voice. “We’ve tried all the known methods, and the results are not ideal.”

The man in the black robe was not satisfied with the result.

The man in black robes was clearly not satisfied with the result. He frowned and his voice became even colder: "You said there weren't enough test subjects, so I've given you more than twenty children of the right age."

"You said the quality of the original body was poor, so I went to great lengths to obtain Taivo's offspring. What excuse do you have this time?"

The researcher swallowed hard under his intense gaze. He retorted, "If Noviru hadn't hoarded the most important experimental data, we would have already figured out a way to awaken dual emblems."

He tried to shift the blame to the guy who was no longer alive.

The man in black robes remained silent for a moment, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes: "It seems we need a more 'special' experimental subject."

The researcher's heart skipped a beat, and he tentatively asked, "You mean..."

"Lisette von Cordelia," the man in the black robe slowly uttered the name. "She was the only successful test subject. The answer we need must be hidden in her blood and emblem."

The researcher's expression became hesitant. "But the defenses of Cordelia are very strong. How can we capture her?"

How could he forget that name? He just doesn't want to mention it.

The last time they captured Listy, they already paid a heavy price, and then they attracted a killing god who wiped out several of their strongholds, causing them to suffer heavy losses.

“That’s not something you need to worry about.” A hint of disdain flashed in the man’s eyes. “Just tell me, if you can get Risti into your hands, how confident are you in deciphering Noviru’s hidden message?”

“At least 80%,” the researcher said, mustering his courage.

"If you fail, you can go join Noviru." The man in black robes left behind these final harsh words before disappearing without a trace from the laboratory.

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At the dinner table, Faldwig briefly mentioned the monster attack on the village.

"I probably can't take you horseback riding today," Fadvi said apologetically to Felix.

"Oh well..."

Felix muttered to himself, stirring the bowl repeatedly with his spoon. The once fragrant food now seemed utterly tasteless to him.

This expression inexplicably made Fadvi feel a little guilty. He turned his head and glared at Vina, who was being fed by Listy, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind.

“Why don’t we just let this kid take you?” Fadvi said, pointing at Vina.

Wiener looked down at his arms, which were wrapped in bandages, and then at Faldevi, as if questioning whether he was serious.

"Uh..."

Fadevi also felt that his suggestion was somewhat absurd.

After all, Wiener was injured while treating her daughter's health issues, so it would be unreasonable to exploit her now.

“How about Lisette—” he tentatively suggested.

"I want to stay and take care of Vina."

Lisette slammed the soup bowl down on the table, her gaze toward Fadey as if it were non-combustible garbage.

“How about this,” Vena suggested, “since we’re tracking down monsters anyway, let’s bring Felix along. Even if we encounter danger, he can be of some help.”

"We can't let this kid stay at home like a parasite forever."

“Yes, Uncle!” Felix also volunteered. “Even if we encounter a Demon Apostle, you can run away first and let me deal with him.”

"That's not necessarily true—"

“Let’s bring Felix along,” Hummia said, her words bringing the matter to a close. “Otherwise, he’ll be bored at home alone.”

“Exactly!” Felix nodded repeatedly.

Perhaps because Venus felt guilty about his injury, Lisette has been taking meticulous care of him these past two days.

They were so inseparable that even Felix felt somewhat out of place.

Even if he supports the two of them, it doesn't mean he's willing to be bombarded with displays of affection. Of course, Felix wouldn't refuse a chance to get some fresh air.

“Alright then,” Faldevi compromised, “but we can spoil you at home, but once you’re in the army, you’ll have to follow orders. Can you do that?”

"I guarantee the mission will be accomplished." Felix immediately stood up.

“Ahem, Sir Felix!” Fadvi raised his voice, deliberately using a formal tone.

“Here!” Felix replied immediately.

"Let's go now!"

After speaking, Fadvi immediately walked outside.

"Eh?!"

Felix rubbed his still-unfilled stomach and glanced at Fadvi as he left.

Thinking of the promise he had just made, he could only grit his teeth, grab the last piece of bread, put it in his mouth, and then chase after her.

Chapter 502 Serpent Mark

The forces that Faldvi has gathered this time are far superior in both number and elite status to those of the previous campaign against the Frostwolf.

Apart from those who needed to stay behind, most of the Cordelia family's elite forces had gathered here.

This trip is not only to investigate the monster attack, but also to take the opportunity to clear out the monsters around the territory to prevent the next village from being victimized.

An inspection tour of the territory for this purpose would take at least five or six days.

Watching the knights leave the camp like an iron torrent, the black-robed man hidden in the shadows curled into a sinister smile.

He had already prepared to withdraw his strongholds from Cordelia, so he deployed all the forces he had painstakingly accumulated over the years to ambush the villages that had been attacked.

Once Fadevi steps into the encirclement, he will face certain death.

"Next is the retrieval of the experimental subjects," the man in black muttered to himself.

As the only successful experimental subject, Lisette's value alone surpasses that of all the strongholds within the territory of Cordelia.

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