This necromancer is going to seduce the beautiful girls who are already dead.

“Yes, that’s right. Once your wish is fulfilled, your power will be transferred to me without reservation through the necromancy bond. Of course, this won’t weaken your own power,” Abyss nodded.

"Then I won't be able to beat you anymore. What am I supposed to do when you make me angry?" Leona pouted.

Abyss thought for a moment and then laughed, "It's not entirely true that you can't beat me."

"Hmm? What's wrong? Didn't you fully obtain my power?"

“I probably still can’t beat you, because I can’t bring myself to hurt you,” Abyss shrugged.

Leona's face immediately turned red, and she stared wide-eyed at Abyss: "Something's not right! You're flirting with me again!"

“I’m telling the truth,” Abyss said, shrugging.

"I don't care! You scumbag who flirted with someone and then ran away! All men are big pigs!"

Chapter 158 Leona's Whisper

The Abyss entrusted the Sheila family cemetery to the little dragon who was full of enthusiasm because he already had someone he loved.

There was another thing to do here—to find the "Eganda," the item carried by the child from another world that Nicola mentioned, and to unlock Sheila's secrets about her bloodline—but now is not the time, because the Abyss group has not yet figured out which tomb belongs to the visitor from another world.

It would be nice to wake everyone in these graves and ask them, but that would be obviously impolite—and even if the dead disagreed, Sheila wouldn't feel good about it.

Therefore, what we need to do now is to go back to town and rest for a while, and tomorrow we will start investigating the whereabouts of that girl from another world by using the information collected in Sheila's house.

If Shera could obtain the "Euganda" lens that helps her unleash her abilities, she could unlock her true power. Then, perhaps through Shera's eyes, she could see something different.

What is this evil god hiding? Why does He harbor such natural malice towards the Abyss and constantly thwart His actions? The Abyss wants to know these things. The more the Lord of Delusion tries to prevent him from doing so, the more interested He becomes.

If that is not the Lord of Delusion's weakness, why would the Lord of Delusion try so hard to cover it up?

Of course, the Abyss had considered the possibility that the Lord of Delusion was using this method to lure him step by step into a trap, but the possibility was very small. With Helheim as his backing, the Abyss could also fight against the Lord of Delusion. He was never greedy for power, nor was he reckless or ambitious, which made it difficult for the Lord of Delusion to exploit the common weaknesses of mortals against him.

"Well, tonight's events, though a bit eventful, didn't actually take very long." Abyss nodded with satisfaction, glancing at the sky as he walked forward. "It's only late at night now. Sheila can get some rest when we get back. Edvina, how are you feeling? I know you dark elves have quite a vibrant nightlife; do you need some rest?"

“If Miss Sheila would be willing to let me stay the night, I think I also need to rest.” Edvina nodded, looking at Sheila.

Following someone so difficult to detect visually for so long was no easy task. Therefore, Edvina, who had been tracking Sophia, was also quite exhausted. Dark elves do indeed prefer to operate at night, but just as humans sometimes sleep in during the day when they're too tired, she desperately needed rest.

“Of course you can rest at my house…” Sheila wasn’t very familiar with Edvina yet, so she started to speak with some restraint again. “I’ll have the servants prepare a room for you…”

“Miss Sheila is quite shy.” Although Edvina was very old, she didn’t act like an elder and was very approachable. She took a few steps and stood next to Sheila. “If Miss Sheila doesn’t mind, we can chat and get to know each other better.”

Shy Sheila instinctively tried to decline: "Eh? You're the leader of the Shadow Sisters, and I'm just an ordinary..."

“Don’t worry about our identities. If we had to worry about our identities all the time, how could we express our true feelings? Perhaps our cultures are different, but as long as we are all mortals, we will always have some things in common.” Edvina smiled at Sheila. “We can start by talking about our hobbies.”

Dark Elves truly live up to their reputation as the most romantic race on the entire continent. Even Edvina's smile just now exuded a captivating charm that seemed to come from the depths of her being, making even Sheila, who is clearly straight, feel a flutter in her heart.

"Hmm...okay..." Sheila nodded as if possessed.

“Let’s walk a bit faster and talk as we go,” Edvina said, taking Sheila’s arm. “I’m so tired, I can’t wait to go to your house to rest.”

"Hmm...okay..."

Edvina suddenly pulled Sheila forward at a brisk pace, leaving Abyss and Leona strolling leisurely behind. Before leaving, Edvina turned back and gave Leona a slight nod.

Leona was initially surprised, but quickly realized what Edvina was doing.

In fact, ever since she left the cemetery, she had been secretly glancing at the Abyss, as if she wanted to say something. But she also kept glancing at Sheila and Edvina. Sheila was still an innocent young girl and didn't notice these details, but Edvina was a reliable adult woman who had lived for decades and held a high position, so she naturally understood what was going on.

Indeed, in the culture of the Dark Elves, when a girl falls for a boy, she'll often just pin him against a wall and ask, "Hey kid, wanna go for it?" But Edvina also understands human culture; she knows that this is what humans commonly call a girl's feelings.

Abyss saw Edvina and Sheila walking away hand in hand, and he wasn't in a hurry to chase after them. Neither he nor Leona were tired, so walking a little slower wouldn't hurt.

As he walked, he felt a cool little hand grab his hand.

"Hmm? Leona, what's wrong?" Abyss smiled and turned his head to look at Leona, who had suddenly taken his hand, and asked.

"N-nothing...nothing..." Leona stammered, her face flushed. "Can't I just pull you? I just want to pull you, you won't lose anything, and you won't fall for it..."

“Of course you can. I’ll take your hand and we’ll walk together.” Abyss reached out and cupped Leona’s small hand in his palm.

Leona's movements visibly stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered.

“I think you have something to say to me. Edvina also deliberately walked away just now.” Abyss winked at Leona playfully at this moment. “Now no one else will hear our conversation, so you can tell me anything you want to whisper. I will keep it a secret.”

“It’s not a secret…” Leona awkwardly turned her face away.

"If it's not a secret, why did you wait until Edvina left to tell me?" Abis tilted his head in surprise.

“Because!” Leona turned her head again, staring straight at Abyss, “Because I only want to tell you this!”

Abyss seemed completely oblivious to what Leona was trying to say so mysteriously, and he nodded kindly: "Sure, go ahead and say whatever you want."

"Thank you." Leona's voice suddenly decreased.

"You're welcome," Abys replied in a textbook manner.

"..."

Is there anything else?

"And...I...I...that...I like...like..."

"What are you happy about? Your unpredictable temper?"

"Joy...joy..."

"A welcome sight?"

"So annoying! Don't interrupt! I like... Pfft! I like my ass! I've given you all my power, so you have to take responsibility for me from now on! Forever and ever!" Leona finally snapped at Abyss's interruptions and snapped in a low voice.

"How useless I am!" Leona thought to herself, wishing she could slap herself.

Chapter 159 Next Steps

“From the moment I awakened you, I decided to take responsibility for you.” Abyss held Leona’s hand and walked slowly forward. “I resurrected you in the first place in order to obtain the power of the creator god within you, so from the very beginning, I owed you.”

“Hmm…I know…” Leona said softly, her head down.

How could Leona not know? From the moment she was awakened from her long slumber by the Abyss, the Abyss had always been kind to her and had never forced her to do anything.

In truth, when Leona was first awakened by the Abyss and heard the Abyss explain its purpose in resurrecting them, she felt a deep sense of resistance, believing she had been used as a tool. However, as she lived with the Abyss and experienced so much together, she realized that rather than being a tool for the Abyss, Leona was actually gradually filling the gaps in her own life with the Abyss's help.

Leona, now a spirit, has fulfilled her greatest wish in life and is now completely content. Unlike the living, whose satisfaction fades over time and drives them to constantly pursue what they want, the spirit is different. Once a spirit is satisfied, happiness lingers.

Of course, necromancers who can grant the wishes of their undead and feel satisfied are extremely rare. People like the Abyss who uphold the necromancer's creed are now practically rare animals.

"Therefore, I will do my best to make you live a happy life. Our continent is still being harassed by evil gods, and the threat of the creator god has not yet dissipated. It is not the time for us to retire to the countryside. But I promise that once our world is safe and no longer threatened by destruction, I will let you live happily ever after, as long as you wish."

"Stop...stop talking, what are you promising me here?" Leona blushed and lightly hit Abyss. "I always knew you would do this, stop being so sentimental at a time like this."

“I wasn’t being sentimental,” Abis scratched his head. “If you don’t like it, I can put it another way.”

"Can this be put in another way? Tell me then?" Leona blinked, not quite understanding what Abyss meant.

Abis immediately changed his expression, looking cold and arrogant: "Hmph, woman, you've successfully piqued my interest. Now work for me, and I won't treat you badly in the future. Don't give me that sour look; are you questioning my abilities? It would be a great honor for you to work for me."

Leona pulled her hand away, slapping her hands to remove non-existent goosebumps from her body: "Ugh! I thought you had something good to do! Disgusting!"

"I thought you guys would like domineering guys like that. I once read a book called 'The Domineering Lord Falls in Love with Me,' and the male protagonist in it was just like that..."

"What do you take us girls for! If we encountered a man like this in real life, we'd just want to slap him across the face, okay?"

……

The journey back was uneventful, and the group returned to Zhuhe Town one after another, soon entering the courtyard of Sheila's house.

Mr. Sean, the butler, seemed to have been waiting at the door long before Sheila returned. By the time Abyss and Leona arrived home, the manor's maids had already prepared Edvina's room.

“Mr. Sean, let me introduce you. This is Ms. Avina, our honored guest. She will be staying with us for the next couple of days. We'll leave her to your care.” Sheila waited for Abyss and Leona to catch up before entering with them, and then spoke to Sean.

Sheila didn't reveal Edvina's real name. After all, the patriarch of the Shadow Sisters was a renowned figure, and if she did, Mr. Sean might be able to immediately identify who the guest was tonight.

Sean nodded, not asking why three people went out but brought back a dark elf lady. His professionalism as a butler prevented him from interfering too much in his master's affairs.

“When I saw you return with Lady Avina, I already had the servants prepare the rooms. The newly prepared rooms are now furnished in accordance with dark elf culture, so you can move in with peace of mind,” Mr. Shaw said.

“As expected of Mr. Sean, whom Sheila praised so highly on the road, he is indeed a reliable person.” Edvina nodded to Sean, “He even takes into account the customs of us dark elves.”

"What are the sleeping customs of dark elves?" Leona asked Abyss curiously in a low voice.

Abyss replied in a low voice, "Dark elves have different customs than humans, and some have certain special needs—though not essential, it's always good to be aware of them. For example, their beds must be covered with opaque curtains."

"Why do we have to do this?" Leona asked, indicating that she didn't quite understand.

Abyss shrugged. "This custom is now to ensure a sufficiently dark sleeping environment, guaranteeing the sleep quality of dark elves who are sensitive to light. However, it actually originates from an ancient dark elf custom. In the past, dark elves didn't live in houses like they do now. They were similar to wood elves, living in huts built in large trees. Several families would live in one tree, and these families would usually share a large bedroom in the middle of the tree, so at night..."

"I understand, you don't need to say anything more." Leona slapped her forehead. "I should have thought of that sooner."

“Mr. Abyss, Miss Lina, let’s rest for tonight. As for other matters, I think we still need to do some homework tomorrow,” Sheila said as she walked over to Abyss and Leona.

"Well, get some rest. You must be pretty tired tonight." Abyss naturally wouldn't object.

Tonight I encountered four enemies in a row. One of them was a terrifying-looking evil god puppet, two were elusive dark elf assassins, and the other was the most powerful dark elf assassin in history, who could move freely through the cracks of the world. After fighting this series of battles, most people would not be able to withstand it.

"By the way, Sheila, do you have a way to find that ancestor?" Leona asked Sheila.

Sheila immediately replied, "Hmm, I think I have a way... When I was little, I also looked at the family collection of books in this house. There are some things in there that can provide clues—our family history—those books record the past of each of our ancestors, either briefly or in detail. As long as we read their biographies carefully, we will definitely get useful information!"

Chapter 160 A Warning from the Evil God

That evening, Leona didn't want to rest in her room. Instead, she wanted to go to Helheim to chat with Flora and the others. So, Abyss took an alchemical doll in Leona's shape out of the mouth of the magic catfish and had the doll sleep there in Leona's place, while Leona went back to Helheim.

Abyss lay down in his room. He wasn't tired, but he had a lot of questions on his mind lately, so he decided to let his mind wander on this quiet night.

Edvina and Sheila fell asleep shortly after returning home, while Abyss lay on his raised bed, watching the moonlight outside the window gradually dim as dawn approached, lost in thought.

Just as Abyss's thoughts were drifting away, he noticed something unusual about the room.

An ordinary person might not have noticed, but Abyss discovered that a crown had silently appeared in the corner of the room. The crown was right under his nose, yet he still failed to notice it in time.

Needless to say, this thing is the artifact of the Lord of Delusion.

It seems the Lord of Delusion has something else to say to the Abyss.