Void Beetle Evolution Guide

"Lux, this is your chance to atone. You can go home again, why not?"

"Although... that would be too selfish. I can't harm others for my own sake."

After hearing her reasons, Morgana nodded slightly: "Don't worry, how could I let my nun do something that would cause her inner remorse?"

Lux was puzzled, but Morgana explained the situation: "Speaking of which, this matter is related to you. After you caused that incident, the ban on magic in Demacia has intensified, and the magic hunters have already extended their reach from the capital to Mithril City. Therefore, Sona's situation is also very precarious."

Upon hearing this, Lux suddenly realized the problem: "Wait! Sona is also a demon corruptor?"

Chapter 643 Missionary Leader Morgana

After receiving Morgana's confirmation, Lux suddenly realized. It turned out that Sona, like her, had been corrupted by the demon; no wonder she felt a strange sense of kinship every time she saw Sona.

Kasina mentioned that Sona was brought back from Ionia by Lady Lestara, a place known for its talented people, many of whom possess some magical talent. And Xin Zhao, the current head of the guards, is also Ionian. Could it be that even those close to the emperor possess magic?

Lux guessed correctly. However, the one with magic wasn't Xin Zhao, but Shyvana, the Dragonblood Warrior. Most people didn't know that the prince had such a powerful weapon hidden by his side.

"I asked you to bring Sona here to rescue her from danger. Once things have calmed down, you can decide whether you want to go back together." Morgana's voice pulled Lux ​​back from her reverie.

This promise changed Lux's mind. If it was true, then she had a duty, both personally and professionally, to save her best friend's sister from the big search, and also to go home for a visit.

The only problem is whether that person will target Sona.

Sona is also incredibly beautiful, and every man who sees her inevitably harbors impure thoughts. If Sona suffers any injustice at her hands, how will she explain it to her best friend? How will she explain it to her mentor? Compared to that, how to get Sona out of there is not a big problem.

"My lady, if I may be so bold as to ask... if I bring Sona here, will she lose her virginity as a result?"

Instead of overthinking, Lux mustered her courage and asked Morgana, wanting a definite answer.

The question was so pointed that even Morgana was taken aback. After a chilling silence, she spoke.

“You call this loss of virginity, but I prefer to call it a baptism.” She looked longingly at it, as if she regarded it as a sacred ritual.

If the Wild Hunt were to develop its own cult, Morgana could absolutely serve as its cult leader.

Even Wild Hunt himself considered this a forced sale. He didn't have time to cultivate relationships with each person individually, so he compensated them before and after the event based on their needs. However, these compensations were generally more than worthwhile, and he could quickly appease them.

In other words, he did this only after he had a thorough understanding of the other party, and he only took action when he was confident.

Take Lux as an example. Wild Hunt hesitated to act because he thought she was too stubborn. Instead, he sent her to Morgana to train her for a while and improve her obedience before taking action.

"...Baptism?" Lux not only didn't understand, but even thought she was a bit obsessed. How could such a thing be associated with baptism?

She felt that this kind of feudal custom was similar to the rule in some religious sects that only young girls could serve the gods and that they could not marry for life, otherwise it would be blasphemy... The difference was that Morgana's "god" was real.

However, Lux has yet to witness the Wild Hunt display any power that could be described as divine, which has left her with a very deep psychological scar. She feels that if the opponent is a god, it is most likely an evil god or something similar.

As she pondered how to persuade Morgana, who had gone astray, to return to the right path, she heard Morgana speaking eloquently: "So-called chastity cannot save anyone. If it is not used to its full potential, it is no different from waste paper. You are born of the Illuminators, so you should know that those who truly dedicate themselves to this cause are often unmarried. It is better to let this little bit of chastity serve its purpose."

Lux admitted that such people did exist, and quite a few at that. Lady Lestara had rejected Grand Marshal Bouville four times in order to dedicate herself to charity, but finally succumbed to his devotion and accepted his offer.

Her best friend, Kasina, was similar, but she chose to follow in her father's footsteps and join the military. As for Lux, young girls always have some fantasies about love, so her convictions weren't as firm.

“Madam, your dedication to your career is admirable. However, I have the Mianwei family behind me, and marriage is my final destination. I cannot let down my future husband.”

Morgana looked regretful, truly not wanting Lux to miss such a good opportunity: "Don't you already have an older brother? Having him to continue the family line is enough. Think about it carefully, what can a marriage alliance bring you? What can baptism bring you?"

Lux pondered seriously. Given her status, there were only a handful of talented young men in Demacia who could match her, and she had already met them all and had no interest in them.

If she didn't want to marry down, her choices were actually very few. She even turned down the only prince, so she had even fewer options.

In other words, the so-called marriage was just an excuse she used to appease Morgana; the rebellious girl certainly wouldn't want to take that path.

As for what benefits baptism could bring, she really didn't know.

"I don't understand, please enlighten me."

"Baptism can broaden your horizons and broaden your mind, allowing you to take control of your destiny and unleash your greatest potential. If you want to make Demacia better, then baptism is the shortcut to your success. With that person's help, the difference between ideals and reality is just a thought away."

“You might think I’m just spouting empty words, but I have no reason to lie to you about this. I have indeed benefited greatly from it. The fact that you are standing here now is because of his will. Lux, in his plan, you will be the one to save Demacia, starting with saving Sona. When you return, you will be baptized.”

"Huh?! Me...me?"

Morgana nodded, then told her the secret that was enough to overturn Demacia, and also handed over the plan to her to carry out.

Lux then realized that this trip back was not only to rescue Sona, but also the beginning of a counterattack against the Demon Hunters!

If I could become the savior, what would be wrong with making a small sacrifice?

"Lux, not everyone has this opportunity. Don't resist it. Once you've experienced it, you'll understand its beauty. If you're still afraid, I'll guide you myself."

Lux hesitated for a moment, then voiced her final question, "My lady, does the person being baptized... also include the one in the secret chamber?"

Although it was just a fleeting glance, Lux clearly saw Kayle's pure white wings behind her, confirming that she was Morgana's twin sister.

“Of course, you can expect a change in her,” Morgana did not deny.

"Madam! I will definitely complete the mission successfully!"

The thought that even another angel of such high status had to undergo baptism caused Lux's last hesitation to disappear, replaced by a longing for baptism.

If Demacia can regain its former guardian deity as a result, the thought is filled with hope.

Chapter 644 Lux's Journey Home

After many days, Lux was free again. Full of anticipation, she walked along the dark, narrow forest path.

Darkness enveloped her, but she wasn't afraid at all, because she knew the darkness wouldn't harm her. (The following lines are unrelated and appear to be separate comments: You Yongmei, Lin Mei, are busy; Lin Zaizai, are you not here...)

Before leaving, Morgana said she would have someone see her off. As the mother of mages, Morgana could carry her voice very far and easily summon help.

However, when Lux saw that the man's face was covered in bandages, with only his third eye visible on his forehead, she politely declined and chose to travel alone.

I thought the journey home would be smooth, but I never expected an accident to happen before I even left the forest.

The unusually heavy footsteps coming from the bushes ahead, so heavy they sounded almost inhuman, made Lux tense, fearing she might have encountered a ferocious, bloodthirsty monster.

She cautiously hid behind a tree, watching with trepidation, ready to defend herself at any moment.

A small squad emerged from the bushes, dressed in solemn blue and white uniforms, a style somewhere between priestly robes and military attire. All wore brass face shields, covering half their faces or temples.

The Demon Seeker.

Lux's heart tightened, but this wasn't the worst of it. What was worse was what these demon hunters were leading behind them—a stone bull made of anti-magic stone, powerfully shaped, with metal horns that were virtually invincible, capable of smashing a person through in an instant. The wing decorations on its hind legs were very Demacian, but Lux felt a sense of dread that her country had created such a weapon of war.

To deal with these mages, the demon hunters have even mobilized the anti-magic statues of the Durang family? Don't forget that before they became mages, they were compatriots.

It's unclear where these anti-magic stones are powered, but Lux, who knows how they work, doesn't think the answer is very optimistic.

"Who's there!" the middle-aged man in the lead shouted. Lux's clumsy hiding was no match for the sharp eyes of the demon hunter.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. The demon hunters thought they had been ambushed and drew their weapons. Lux panicked when she saw this and quickly stood up and raised her hands to shout before the arrow hit her.

"Don't attack! I am Laksana Crownguard!"

"Crown Guard?"

The demon hunters were all stunned. Could a noble young lady really spawn in this desolate wilderness? Was that even possible?

"You say you are the missing Crown Guardian, then produce the proof." The Demon Hunter captain led his men forward, exchanging glances as they surrounded Lux.

"It's true! I was kidnapped by Silas, and I barely managed to escape to this forest. You must help me!"

Lux feigned a victim's demeanor, but the Demon Seeker frowned after just one glance. The girl was neatly dressed, unlike what she claimed—that she had escaped from a den of thieves and spent several days hiding in the deep mountains and forests.

“Protecting citizens from evil magic is also the responsibility of us magic hunters. If what you say is true, we will do our best to help.”

The demon hunter answered Lux ​​in very official terms. Seeing that they did not believe her easily, she had no choice but to take out a token of her identity.

After a thorough examination, the captain confirmed that the girl in front of him was indeed the missing Miss Crown Guard, but many suspicious points about her still remained.

His gaze fell on what Lux was holding, and he asked coldly, "Miss Crownguard, do you know what you're holding?"

Lux's heart skipped a beat, because she was holding a staff. It was a gift from one of the mothers who had helped her move several mages out of the royal city through the sewers, and now it had become a boomerang.

How can this be explained? If it were an ordinary person, why would they be carrying a staff?

“This…this is just a stick.” Lux stammered, “I grabbed it when I escaped from those mages’ camp, to use for self-defense.”

"Is that really the case?" The Demon Hunter captain returned a fake smile. "There's just one last check left. Please cooperate, Miss."

As he spoke, he removed the gray stain from his cloak and then held out the intricately carved stone tablet to her.

"Oh no, there's no escaping it now," Lux thought to herself.

She was well aware of the purpose of these badges that every magic hunter carried; they were made of anti-magic stones and would react once they came into contact with a source of magic, used to identify whether something was tainted by magic.

The badge was pressed onto Lux's face as if to imprint her features, demonstrating the force with which it was applied. These demon hunters had wielded such power that they dared to be so disrespectful to a Crown Guard.

Lux, however, dared not speak out against her anger, desperately hiding the surging magic within her, praying that she could escape this calamity and not die before she even got started.

During this time, she also studied magic with Morgana, and the control and concealment of magic was a very important course. However, her magical power was too abundant, and the learning time was too short, so she ultimately failed to conceal it.

The badge glowed, and the Demon Hunter captain's eyes widened instantly, a morbid ecstasy appearing deep in his pupils. A murmur of surprise rippled through the crowd.

“It seems our Crown Guard is a mage, or perhaps an imposter spy. Where is the real Crown Guard hiding?” The captain said, pulling out specially made anti-magic shackles. The magic searcher next to him immediately came over and forcefully pressed Lux’s arm down.

"No, it really is Lux! Sylas tried to recruit me, but I refused. I finally escaped back to inform you, how could you treat me like this!"

Lux tried to explain, but the Demon Seeker wouldn't listen at all; the handcuffs made her hands ache from the anti-magic stone.

“We have no choice,” he said. “The law has been amended. Any citizen known to possess magical abilities, whether benign or not, is required to be taken away for trial. No exceptions apply to any mage within the kingdom.”

"Let me go!" At this point, Lux had no choice but to fight back with all her might.

She managed to free one hand before the anti-magic shackles locked on, delivering a solid punch to the captain's chin. The other two magic seekers lunged at her angrily, but Lux shook off the shackles, her hands bursting forth with a bright light.

The captain raised the gray seal, capturing the shimmering light into the stone and suppressing the magic. But the anti-magic stone quickly turned black and shattered, overturned by Lux's power. He threw down the broken stone slab, his face contorted with rage, and swiftly rose, swinging his long staff toward Lux's head.

Lux tried to dodge but failed; the stick struck her solidly on the temple. This should have rendered her incapacitated, but she only felt a jolt in her head; the pain wasn't that intense.

Seeing the demon hunters looking at her like she was a monster, Lux hesitated and reached out to touch the part of her body that had been hit, only to find that a piece of carapace had appeared out of nowhere.

Furthermore, there appears to be a single, slightly trembling eye on its carapace.

Chapter 645 Beating Up the Demon Seeker

Not to mention the enemy, even the girl herself was terrified by the strange change in her body. She withdrew her hand as if she had been electrocuted and screamed in terror. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought she was in excruciating pain and about to die.

Insects? Monsters? Lux had many guesses in her mind, but whatever it was, she just wanted to get it off her. But no matter how hard she pulled, it seemed to be stuck to her head.

"You all saw it? Hurry up and go!" The Demon Hunter captain's face was gloomy as he scolded his stunned subordinates, but he himself dared not be the first to go.

"Stop blocking me with your broken hands, those demon hunters are getting closer." Suddenly, a deep and violent voice rang in her mind, startling Lux so much that she couldn't care less about what was above her head for the time being.

A young girl facing a large group of adults—any struggle would be futile. Lux yelled, thinking that bringing up her connections would stop them: "You can't touch me! My uncle Eldred is your leader!"

"That's why you need to dispel magic, Miss. Don't worry, we won't harm you. As long as you drink this healing potion, everything will be alright."

"Take it away! I don't want to drink this stuff!"

The captain took out a bottle of potion that Lux was extremely familiar with. Just a little bit of anti-magic stone powder plus some raw water was enough to make the user's stomach churn uncontrollably; she had experienced this firsthand.

The opponent even wanted Lux ​​to drink it herself, then take her down without firing a single shot. Lux would never agree to that, and magical light emanated from her hands.

The power within her pulsed and shifted in color, the dazzling light seemingly distorting the very light itself, as brilliant as the midday sun. Yet, in the next instant, that light escaped from her hands, absorbed by the nearby anti-magic stone bull, vanished completely like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

"Without magic, a mage is nothing. Surrender obediently, and you'll suffer less." The magic seeker approached her with confidence, his round stick rhythmically falling into his palm, like a teacher's ruler, full of oppressive force.

Lux's breathing became rapid, her heart pounded, and she was on the verge of a fight. She had nowhere to retreat, and as the Demon Seeker closed in within her reach, she reacted like a cornered animal, reaching out her hands to push him away.

However, his outstretched hands moved uncontrollably, grabbing the stick in the enemy's hand and kicking him down, snatching the stick from his grasp, and then striking him on the neck, knocking him down completely.

A whooshing sound came from behind her, and before Lux could even see what was happening, her hands seemed to have eyes, bracing themselves against the attack. Just like those monks in the Shojin Temple of Ionia who had gained supernatural powers and were protected by golden bells, she felt no pain at all, only a slight tremor in her hands.

When did I become so good at fighting? The girl was stunned and simply followed her "instinct" to swing the stick.

The remaining Demon Seekers pressed forward, but Lux's legs wouldn't give an inch. She wielded her hardwood staff with impressive skill, displaying the Demon Seekers' standard weapon with remarkable agility.

As the enemies charged at her simultaneously, she retaliated with a sweeping kick, easily taking one of them down. Then, she swung her long staff in a wide arc, the heavy wooden handle striking the enemy's temple, sending him sprawling to the ground in a bloody flash.

Someone slammed into Lux from the side, grabbing her arm tightly. The sharp edge of the grey mark tore through her sleeve, revealing the chitinous carapace beneath. Lux forcefully shoved him onto another person, and the torches they dropped ignited their outer garments, causing them to writhe in the flames.

That's about it. Lux watched as the Demon Seekers panicked and frantically tried to save people, attempting to escape in the chaos. However, her fighting spirit hadn't disappeared, and she continued uncontrollably swinging her club, attacking every enemy within her sight.

"Do you think your secret can be kept hidden until you kill them all?" Lux heard that voice again, and she thought it was the dark side of her own heart.

"No! I don't want to kill anyone!" Seeing the stick aimed at a demon hunter's head, Lux desperately tried to control her strength and fight against her evil thoughts. The stick's point of impact deviated at the last moment, and a scream was heard as the man's collarbone and the stick broke at the same time.

If it had hit her head, her skull would have cracked instantly. Lux couldn't believe she could be so ruthless. "Is...is this still me?"

After that murmur, Lux felt a shift within her. Now she was the aggressor, and it was the Demon Hunters' turn to fight back against her attacks.

Purple carapace had covered half of the girl's face, and seeing Lux in such danger, the demon hunters changed their strategy from capturing her alive to defeating the demon no matter what, and the conflict escalated.

The crossbow bolt flew, and Lux ​​had barely heard the twang of the bowstring before her arm was already raised. She not only caught the arrow with one hand, still not slowing down after it had been fired, but even snapped the wooden handle in two with just a few fingers. (The last sentence appears to be unrelated and possibly a fragment from another text.)

This couldn't be explained by a simple "power surge." Lux, belatedly realizing what was happening, screamed in terror, "Who are you? What do you want?!"