The Villain's Story

Chapter 445  [445] Angel of Hope Against Demon of Extinction.

[You have cleared the floor.]

[Transporting to the next floor.]

[Good Luck, Challenger.]

After having suffered the excruciating pain that came from Elijah using Agri's power, The world turned black once again as I was left to rot.

"Ah..."

Fucking hell... It feels as if my entire body was dipped in hot oil and then thrown over a burning charcoal. And like magma was flowing in my veins instead of blood.

"Ha...Ha..."

Gasping for breath, I anxiously waited for the tower to transport me to the next floor hurriedly. Even though I was only spectating Elijah's actions, I felt as if my energy was being drained from the emotional trauma and even the continuous bursts of pain. My energy was being drained as the floors went by, Elijah had truly suffered a lot.

Sighing to myself, I looked around.

'Huh?'

I had expected to be transported to the next floor...but No?

I am still here? I'm confused, the tower said it was transporting me to the next floor but here I am...

Strange. Maybe this is the next floor...I still can't feel my body so I'm inclined to believe that I am still spectating Elijah's experiences.

But I wonder...what is it now?

Another traumatic event? Most likely.

Suddenly, as if on cue, A notification appeared before me.

[You have been transported to the next floor.]

'Ah, it should begin now.'

I thought, preparing myself. I was kind of curious as to what it would be. I just hope it's not something too painful.

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[Association, Elton's Room, Alan Peccator Pov.]

"What do you mean it's hopeless?"

Elijah asked Serena, desperation filled his voice. He was almost pleading.

Serena, even though she was an emotionless girl, Was trying her best to make him feel better.

"Nothing on Earth can cure it...Eli."

She showed a smile, which was very unlike her. Elijah however...didn't pay any heed to this new emotion of hers. He...grabbed her shoulders and leaned close to her.

"Serena...please tell me your joking."

However, to his dismay. She wasn't.

"Please..."

He pleaded again, hoping for something new to appear on Serena's face...But there was nothing. He would have to accept reality.

Even though it may have been bitter, it was still the truth.

"..."

Even Serena was feeling sorry for Eli. They both turned their gaze to the door. Inside the room there was a healer trying to examine Elton.

He was one of the best healers the Association had...Hell, Serena had risked a lot to call him over to examine Elton.

She even knew it was hopeless, yet to give Elijah a moment of relief she still did it. Risking her reputation. She had put herself into a tight spot just for him....To the others in the Association, Seeing the cold 'bitch' Serena do this was quite a surprise.

Even her father was surprised, He knew she had some feelings for Elijah but not to the point that she would actually risk her reputation over it. He had thought it was the famed 'Puppy love' of teenagers.

Despite the strained relationship between them, he knew that Serena wasn't a dumb girl. In fact, she was far more intelligent than she seemed. Although she chose not to express it mostly(other than in wicked ways).

She was after all, Second only To Sabrina and Olivia in terms of academic ranking.

All in all, she wasn't dumb enough to not know the dangers of this act. "Elijah...That curse can only be healed with the help of an artifact or an Elven spiritualist...We don't have either of them. Elton...has a hard chance at recuperating. The best we can do is delay the inevitable."

She said...and Elijah stared blankly at the door. Hoping for some...for some path forward.

He couldn't buy anything that could cure Elton in the system...He was too poor for it. Agri also couldn't help because of the 'laws' he mentioned

'Hmmm....So it's related to Elton huh...'

I thought as I witnessed the scene. I tried to remember who Elton was but nothing came to mind.

Elton...I swear I have heard that name before. But where...? and when?

"..."

The door opened, and a man with golden hair, golden eyes and a priest robe stepped out. Sighing.

He greeted Serena with a bow, disregarding Elijah's existence.

"I've tried what I could, the only thing I could do really was make some painkiller for him with my mana, and also reduce the curse's spread with my skills...I can't cure it completely. He should still receive some pain occasionally. but his death will be painless. That's the best Outcome I was able to achieve Miss."

He addressed Serena with a bit of respect, even though he was multiple ranks higher than her. Being the strongest hero's daughter sure was a luxury. However, the blatant disregard of Elijah was getting on Serena's nerves.

"Alright, you can leave."

But she barely managed to control herself from trying to hear his face off. Not that she would actually be able too...But her yandere instincts had almost took over.

However, all of her emotions fell when she saw Elijah's depressed face. All that hate and rage disappeared.

The healer noticed this, he knew of her tendencies and was ready to cast a restricting spell on her. And shields on himself had she possessed an artifact.

However, he was shocked to find out she didn't do it. He spared Elijah a glance, thinking.

'So he's the one she fell for...'

He didn't pay further attention to it and left, disappearing from her field of view. After all...who knows whether she would go ballistic?

It happened once in the past, it could happen again. Which was why he decided leaving was better, he had done all he could after all. "Sigh..."

Serena sighed as she saw him leave, she turned around only to find Elijah missing,

Alarms rang inside her head before she found him inside the room.

She went inside, and saw him standing over Elton's body. Elton was currently unconcious with a respirator tied to his neck, along with all sort's of instruments keeping him alive.

"..."

Elijah had a mixed expression on his face.

Activating God's eyes, he examined Elton's condition himself.

{||GODS EYES|| has been activated.}

[----Status----]

[Name: Elton Ardor.]

[Age: 24.]

[Species: Human.]

[Strength: F.]

[Intelligence: A.]

[Endurance: F.]

[Mana: F.]

{Charm: B+]

Affinities: None.(Target has not awakened yet.)

Description: First born son of Michael Ardor and Mary Ardor, He is an excellent academic and 'was' a caring old brother. However, due to unfortunate events in his life his condition and mood turned sour. He ran away from his family after realizing he was crippled and would die soon. Although his family thought it was because he hated them, it was actually because he wished for them to forget him so his death would not have a large impact on their lives. He lived as an illegal broker for a small firm in Ardor city.

He has suffered from the curse of a high level demon, the curse is strong in his body but has been suppressed right now with the help of medication and various pills. However, it is not long until he dies if the curse is left untouched. Precious Artifacts such as an Elven tear or above related items are required to heal him, there is no other hope.

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Even God's Eyes said it was hopeless to cure Elton without the help of a Elven tear or other higher ranked items...

Elijah was feeling hopeless.

'ah... I see now,'

I thought, now remembering who Elton was. He was Elijah's brother who was also suffering from the same curse Samantha was suffering from.

To be honest, I sympathized with him somewhat. Why wouldn't I when Sam was also suffering from such a curse? My entire drive for this is to get a cure for Samantha, I have to clear the tower...not for me but for her.

"I'm sorry Elton..."

I heard Elijah's saddened voice. Serena stayed back not wanting to interrupt the moment.

The world turned black and I bore witness to other scenes, particularly those of Elijah silently, and stealthily looking at Elton from afar.

Elton was either coughing up blood, or straining himself to do more work as his health deteriorated, often taking medicine(painkillers) to provide him some relief.

'...Shit.'

And just like I had expected...Elijah's emotions of guilt, sadness and regret were being transferred over to me.

'Fuck...'

Again, I was suffering this fate.

However, thankfully, it wasn't for long as the scenery suddenly changed.

Blue displays appeared in front of me.

[You have successfully survived the floor.]

[Transporting to next floor.]

[Good luck challenger.]

The world changed, and I found myself to be flying, still in Elijah's body.

The scent of blood was thick in the air, it was quite horrible to be honest. My enhanced nose was giving me a hard time.

I descended towards the ground, a hidden rage filling my body, Probably Elijah's emotions again.

I saw nothing but grains of sand, and large metal pieces of a colossal construct that had now been turned to dust.

I also saw someone I knew very well...