Cheat Awakening

Chapter 456. A Heartbroken Reunion

"Finally, sigh... Every time I come here, I regret very much why I didn't choose to put her somewhere near my house instead of at the heart of Mana Ocean... Myne, are you ready to meet her?"

After two gruelling hours of traversing the starry passage, Fenrir emerged into a vast, hall-like space that was clearly man-made and looked more like an ancient temple of thousands of years old than a cave. A colossal white ten-meter statue, carved from marble, depicted a breathtaking goddess with her hands outstretched before her voluptuous breasts.

The statue possessed a radiant smile, cascading hair, and an incredibly alluring figure. Despite being merely a statue, it exuded a sense of warmth and maternal affection, as if one were gazing upon their own mother rather than a beautiful stranger.

Myne, whose face now bore an uncanny resemblance to a pig and a panda thanks to his incessant provocations that finally pushed Fenrir to her limit and he got what he deserved, experienced a wave of relief upon seeing the statue. All his pain vanished as if it had never existed. Even the injuries on his handsome face began to heal rapidly, despite Fenrir's magic attempting to impede the process.

"Mother's power is truly potent," Fenrir sighed in disappointment as her magic disengaged from Myne's body. However, the prospect of having more freedom to reshape Myne's face sparked a flicker of joy within her. She rushed towards the statue, and a soft green bubble-like barrier was seen in the middle of both palms.

"Fenrir? Whose statue is this? It seems strangely familiar, have I encountered it before?" Myne, who had already recovered completely under the blessing of the statue, asked gently. He finally admitted that he should be gentle and polite with Fenrir, who seemed to have some kind of deep hatred for his face. When she beat him, her entire focus was on his face.

He was so helpless during the beating that he could do nothing to protect himself except beg... Well, that feeling is not very pleasant.

"...There are some questions better left unasked. When the time comes, you'll understand whose statue this is. For now, consider her your and your family's saviour. That's all I can tell you, so you better be respectful and don't even think about having any nonsense thoughts about her, or I'll tie you upside down to a tree for a whole month with nothing to eat or drink.

And when you're on the verge of starvation, I'll gleefully place all your favourite delicacies in front of you and enjoy them myself wholeheartedly..."

"I'm completely serious this time... No negative comments on her, understood?" Fenrir, forcefully breaking the paste skill effect on herself, making Myne free from her back, swam in front of him, and emphasized her point with unwavering seriousness while looking into his eyes with her own purple eyes blazing with intensity.

"I understand... I promise to treat this... this... well, goddess? Even better than my late mother...

By the way, since this is our last stop, why don't you finally explain why we're here in the first place?" Myne, who couldn't hold back his inner doubt, especially after seeing Fenrir's expression, which was no different from a die-hard cultist willing to do anything for the spiritual evil entity they worship, asked with a hint of fear in his eyes.

"You hopeless bastard! I can still hear your inner thoughts! Evil entity? From what perspective does she resemble an evil entity, damn brat...Hooo... Anyway, the reason we're here is because...

she couldn't hold on anymore, and I thought you would want to accompany her in her last moments," Fenrir this time didn't reach out and start beating Myne but swam toward the green bubble barrier, along with Myne, while speaking with a regretful tone.

Myne, who knew about whom she was talking, instantly lost all happiness on his face, and he, too, released a deep sigh, heavy with a multitude of unvoiced emotions.

"But Big Sis said she'd be alright, and you took her to a special place for healing! I thought the next time I came to you, she would be waiting for me..."

"So this is why you haven't come to me or contacted me at all? You were waiting for good news?" Fenrir, finally comprehending the root of the issue, spoke softly, reverting to her usual kind and maternal demeanour, one that tolerated anything for her children, with the exception, of course, for bad deeds were still unavoidable.

Myne didn't reply, simply offering a small nod before falling silent again. As the distance between him and the green barrier narrowed, the emotions buried within his heart finally overflowed. Invisible tears welled up in his eyes and drifted away through the water. Fenrir, lacking experience in such situations, didn't know how to comfort him.

She could only offer a gentle pat on his head with her big paw.

Finally, they both arrived before the ominous, dome-shaped green energy bubble barrier filled with soft, warm energy. It was so pure and divine that it instilled a sense of absolute calmness, making worldly worries seem insignificant as if nothing could ever trouble you. Yet, even this positive energy wasn't enough to alleviate the grief in Myne's broken heart.

Myne stood before the barrier, his gaze fixed on the naked woman within. She had long black hair, two fluffy, pointed ears on her head, a long tail, a breathtaking figure, and a gentle smile on her face. However, her eyes were closed as she floated amidst the barrier. Enjoy new chapters from empire

Were it not for the horrific wound on her heart and the black, worm-like markings scattered across her body, except her face, one might mistake her for someone peacefully asleep and having a sweet dream.

"Myne, I'm so sorry, but this is all we can do for your girl. This barrier you see is the strongest healing artifact in the entire world. It can mend any injury as long as the soul remains within the body. But that filthy demon used an extremely forbidden curse on her. While it appears to affect her body, it actually targets her soul. Those black marks are the aftermath of her soul being corroded.

If she weren't inside this barrier, which is valiantly fighting the curse, her soul would have been destroyed long ago. Unfortunately, the curse has ravaged most of her soul, leaving her beyond saving. At least, I have no other means to help you..."

While Fenrir was speaking, Myne had already entered the barrier with a heavy heart. Although Fenrir wanted to remind him not to touch her, seeing the complicated look on his face, she knew he wouldn't listen and didn't say anything. Instead, she sat down on the marble statue's hands and looked at Myne with a heavy sigh.

Then, she shifted her gaze to the smiling face of the statue with a look of hesitation, wondering if she should ask her mother about it. But she couldn't make the final push. After all, it wasn't worth it, and she didn't like disturbing her mother, even though she was very gentle and soft-tempered and definitely wouldn't mind answering a simple question. But... there is always a but.

"This could have been avoided if you damn fool hadn't jumped in front of me. Who asked you to play hero at the last moment?"

While Fenrir was in a deep dilemma, Myne's voice, full of guilt and regret, suddenly sounded in her mind. Fenrir's ears perked up at the telepathic voice. She looked at him and saw him gently stroke Velvet's cheek with his finger, tears floating in the water around. A forced smile was plastered across his face, one that mocked his own pain.

"Don't you have any confidence in your husband? Couldn't I even deflect a minor attack from some old geezer with one foot in the grave? What's the worst that could have happened? Maybe I'd be lying here in your place, but at least I wouldn't be watching you suffer because of me." Finishing his words, Myne wrapped his arms around her back and held her tightly.

"Sob! Please don't leave me alone... You promised everything would be alright, and we would be together!" He sobbed uncontrollably, kissing her forehead and pressing her head against his chest.

"Remember the day we first met? You walked into my life like a dream, a miracle I never deserved. Though our relationship began as a game, you said you saw hope in me. But you naughty girl, you never told me about your problems. What kind of hope am I? All I've given you is a bit of happiness on the bed, before making your life hell for most of the time.

And just when I wanted to repay you a hundredfold for everything... you're about to leave me alone, and that too because of me."

Myne clutched her body tighter, his voice a desperate whisper that echoed only within Fenrir's mind, darkening her mood with each passing second.