Mystery: The Witch of Desire

She didn't ask aloud, but obediently went to the seat the zombie had offered her, and like a true lady, straightened her skirt and placed it on the stool before slowly sitting down. Even so, a chill still crept into her lower abdomen.

Oops... It's not entirely about etiquette that a lady rolls up her skirt before sitting down; sitting on a cool place really does make your butt feel cold...

Livre inwardly grumbled as she accepted the hand of cards the zombie dealt her:

Plum Blossom J, Plum Blossom 8...

MeiJMei8, it's like they're mocking me, how awful!

Somewhat annoyed, Livre went all-in in the first round of betting.

However, what she didn't know was that above that empty chair, a pair of clear, deep eyes were floating, silently watching her every move and emotional change.

After playing several rounds of cards, the malicious man spoke up:

“I have brought you three magical items; you can choose one of them.”

Livre joked:

"Can't I have them all?"

The malicious man was clearly not the type to joke around. He glanced at Livre and said seriously:

"Yes, provided you have enough gold pounds."

He then went on to explain:

"The first magical item is the Blood Bracelet, which is a magical item made from the extraordinary characteristics of a Prisoner Path Sequence 7 werewolf. By fusing with one's own blood, one can enter the werewolf state, master the basic abilities of a werewolf, have strong self-healing ability, and possess terrifying strength, agility and speed. Its claws and teeth are no less than extraordinary weapons of the same sequence, and it is also poisonous."

They can also master some dark magic, such as controlling the target after the target has been invaded by werewolf poison for a period of time, turning the target into a werewolf-like monster with a very short lifespan, and using it as a subordinate.

However, it also has strong negative effects. When used, it can cause people to lose their rationality, and in severe cases, it can even lead to loss of control.

When not in use, it doesn't have any serious negative effects, except that it makes people's voices louder and occasionally makes them howl like wolves.

Its price is £1800.

After a moment's thought, Liviel felt that this magical item did have some merit. As a magical item made from the extraordinary characteristics of werewolves, its effects were far superior to Samira's Blood Goblet. Although the negative effects after use were severe, it could certainly be used as a last resort in life-or-death situations.

The price of 1800 pounds is too high; she doesn't have that much money right now.

She nodded to the malicious man, who then proceeded to introduce the next amazing item:

"The thief's ring."

Made with the extraordinary properties of Thief Sequence 9, it can enhance finger dexterity and greatly improve theft ability. Even if the wearer has no knowledge of theft, he can reach the level of a senior pickpocket. He can also sense the presence of valuable items within a 10-meter range, but cannot sense specific information.

The negative effect is that wearing it can create a strong urge to steal.

This item, while not directly used in combat, can sometimes be surprisingly effective, with minimal negative effects, and costs 500 pounds.

Livre raised an eyebrow: The extraordinary properties of Sequence 9 only cost 150-200 pounds, yet it's been sold at such a high price as a magical item! Of course, this is also related to the fact that this magical item has relatively few negative effects.

She remained silent, while the malicious man continued to introduce the next strange item:

"Bloodthirsty gloves".

Made from the extraordinary properties of a Sequence 7 vampire of the lunar pathway, it enhances the user's self-healing abilities, allows the user to control animals, read their thoughts, and increases the probability of assisting animals in digesting potions and becoming extraordinary beings.

The downside is that this glove is extremely thirsty for blood. Once you possess it, even if you don't use it, you must supply it with a certain amount of blood every month. Moreover, it must be the blood of its owner, and the higher the spirituality of the blood, the better.

Priced at £1100.

Liviel was immediately intrigued. This magical item was only 1100 pounds, and although it was also a magical item made with the same Sequence 7 Extraordinary trait, it was much cheaper than the Blood Bracelet.

However, she was more interested in another point, and she asked with some curiosity:

"Can animals take magic potions?"

The malicious man nodded:

"Yes, a few animals become extraordinary beings after consuming magical potions or undergoing strange transformations. Of course, some species are born extraordinary. Some extraordinary beings even possess intelligence and can communicate with humans."

Although this Bloodthirsty Gloves was crafted using the Sequence 7 Vampire Extraordinary Ability, it essentially only functions as a Sequence 8 Beastmaster via the Lunar Path. Furthermore, the negative effects of Bloodthirsty are quite severe, hence its low price.

Liviel nodded repeatedly, not at all frightened by the negative effects of the Blood Thirst, and continued to ask:

"Let me explain its self-healing effects in detail."

The malicious man continued:

"Simply wearing it during combat can increase the body's self-healing speed by about 50%, of course, I'm speaking by my own standards. For extraordinary individuals with average physical abilities, the self-healing enhancement can even be doubled. If you get a gunshot wound, and it's in a non-lethal area, it will heal in a short time. Of course, afterward, a lot more blood will be needed to replenish the gloves, and the huge amount of blood loss might cause you to suffer even more serious injuries."

Livre's mind raced, and suddenly a strange idea popped into her head.

She blushed and asked:

"As long as it's the master's blood, um... any kind of blood will do?"

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The malicious man glanced at Livre and said meaningfully:

“I know what you’re thinking, but a woman’s monthly blood has a very low spiritual content compared to normal fresh blood, and it’s not enough.”

Livre was slightly disappointed upon hearing this, but still asked with amusement:

"You know about these kinds of women's affairs? You're quite knowledgeable."

The malicious man was taken aback, and then an angry expression appeared on his face.

Livre simply smiled:

"Don't be angry, I was just joking."

She wasn't idly flirting with the malicious man; rather, in the process of killing Brett, who was impersonating a witch, she felt her mind and body being corrupted by evil and desperately needed some life to strengthen her humanity.

The malicious man ignored her and impatiently urged her on:

"Now, give me your choice."

After a moment's thought, Liviel ruled out the second magical item. Although the thief's ring was inexpensive, it couldn't directly enhance her combat power. Right now, she was facing the threat of Luna Bell, so the ring was of no real use to her.

Thinking about the first item more carefully, the negative effects are somewhat unacceptable. Using it once could trigger loss of control. In addition, she has been playing the role of a witch recently and has been affected by the evil core, so the risk of losing control is already high. If she uses this item again, it will undoubtedly make matters worse.

That leaves only the third magical item: the Bloodthirsty Gloves. At least it possesses self-healing abilities, which could save her life in a critical moment, providing an extra layer of protection. What excites her even more is its ability to tame extraordinary creatures; if she could successfully tame one, it would undoubtedly be of great use in the future. However, the gloves require a large amount of fresh blood every month, which is a real headache.

Livre composed herself, looked up at the malicious man, and asked:

"Should we feed them fresh blood immediately after receiving the gloves, or wait a month?"

The malicious man spoke calmly, his tone indifferent:

"No, that's not it. This glove was fed with my blood three weeks ago. If you don't use it, you can feed it blood again in about a week."

Livre's eyes lit up, and she immediately pressed for an answer:

"Can I sell it to you again a week later?"

The malicious man was visibly taken aback, seemingly not expecting her to have such a thought. He paused for a moment before saying:

"Sure, but I won't buy it back at the original price. If you buy it for 1100 pounds, I can only buy it back for 900 pounds."

"So low?" Livre couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. "A loss of 200 pounds in just one week? That's too much!"

The malicious man said with a serious expression:

"Miss, don't think you can get all the benefits. There aren't that many freebies in this world."

Livre was speechless for a moment, but she knew that what he said was true. After thinking for a while, she tentatively asked again:

"Can I rent this glove for £200 for a week?"

"No."

The malicious man refused without hesitation, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Livre frowned, somewhat puzzled:

"Why? It's just a one-week rental. I'll return it to you after I'm done. Isn't that the same as you selling it to me and then me selling it back to you?"

The malicious man looked up at her, his eyes sharp:

"Your eagerness to buy this magical item indicates you're facing serious trouble, possibly even death. If you die, who will I get this glove back from?"

Liviel was taken aback, her expression instantly falling, quite annoyed. The malicious man didn't seem very smart, but he was very shrewd, hitting her weak point with just one sentence, leaving her no room to refute.

After a moment's thought, Liviel finally gritted her teeth and made up her mind: buy the Bloodthirsty Gloves first, and then resell them to the other party when she needed to feed them blood a week later. In this way, she would have a week to protect herself with the gloves and deal with Luna Bell's threat. If she was lucky, she might even be able to take the opportunity to tame an extraordinary creature, so it wouldn't be a loss.

She looked up at the malicious man, her tone carrying a hint of negotiation:

"Then I'll buy the Bloodthirsty Gloves. Can you give me a discount? How about 1000 pounds?"

The malicious man rubbed his fingertips together, pondered for a few seconds, and slowly nodded:

"Sure. But let's make it clear that when you sell it to me again in the future, I will only pay 800 pounds, no more."

Liviel was taken aback, a surge of anger rising within her. This seemingly dull and brooding man, so malicious, wouldn't let anyone take advantage of her. However, she desperately needed to improve her strength, so she couldn't worry about that too much.

Livre pulled Bright's Instigator Extraordinary Ability from her pocket and handed it to the malicious man, speaking calmly:

"This is an extraordinary characteristic of instigators. Look, how much money can that offset?"

The malicious man took the extraordinary ability, paused for a moment, and looked at Livia with some strangeness:

"Do you have a grudge against the Witch Cult?"

Livr rolled her eyes, somewhat reluctant to answer him.

The malicious man didn't delve into it further, concealing his extraordinary abilities, and said:

"Give me £500, and another £500 in cash."

Livre handed over the £490 she had just received, along with some change, to the malicious man. Her hard-earned purse was instantly emptied, leaving her with only £87, 12 sous, and 6 pence. For an ordinary person, this was still a considerable sum, enough to sustain them for a while, but it was barely enough to buy anything of extraordinary value.

However, when the malicious man took out that dark red, skin-thin glove, Livre still felt that all the sacrifices were worthwhile.

The malicious man casually remarked:

"When it drinks its fill of fresh blood, it will turn blood red, which is when its effect is strongest. If you want to maximize its effect, you can feed it some extra fresh blood."

"I don't think I have that much blood."

Livre said, half-jokingly and half-sarcastically, as she reached out to take the glove. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that the glove was covered with a thin, transparent film.

“When you wear gloves on your body, you cover them with a thin film, and they will enter a dormant state and will not actively seek additional blood.”

The malicious man handed over the gloves, crossed his arms, and said meaningfully:

"Now, these 'bloodthirsty gloves' are yours."

The moment he said those words, Livre felt a mystical connection established between herself and the glove. In an instant, she felt as if she were being stared at by a vampire, and a chill ran through her body.

She belatedly asked:

What happens if it isn't fed enough fresh blood?

The malicious man revealed a somewhat sinister smile:

"Then it will forcibly draw blood from you until its needs are met, or you bleed to death."

Livre swallowed hard, praying that she would never need to use the Bloodthirsty Gloves frequently.

The malicious man then handed Livre a file folder:

"Redbeard left this for you; it contains information about Luna Bell."

Livr smiled slightly:

"Thank you, this is exactly what I need."

She didn't get what she wanted from Bright's body, so Redbeard's information became especially crucial.

She opened the file folder, checked the reliability of the information, and then showed a satisfied expression.

As she was about to leave, Livre suddenly remembered something and asked curiously:

"Why isn't Redbeard here today?"

The malicious man was silent for a moment before speaking:

"He left."

Livre was taken aback:

Where did you go?

The malicious man said expressionlessly: