Chapter 93: All Attributes +1! A New Pact!
All attributes +1! That was an increase equivalent to 12 professional levels. At this moment, Shelley’s attributes had received another boost.
[Attributes: Strength 19, Dexterity 17, Constitution 21, Intelligence 20, Wisdom 17, Charisma 25]
25 points of Charisma! And with the bonus from his divine power, he could definitely achieve a level of charm that could topple nations.
Originally, Shelley was known among the nobles for his scholarly and gentle temperament. After becoming a paladin, he had gained a sacred and inviolable majesty. When Shelley acquired this talent, the aura of his body underwent a massive change. A demonic quality had appeared in his original temperament. This wasn’t the aura he exuded when he showed killing intent… but a truly demonic charm.
Because the divine power he had absorbed, whether it was charm or death, was biased toward the lower planes. And his own incubus bloodline would naturally develop in the direction of a demon. If he continued to absorb it like this without suppression… the Lord of Devils was a very good example. Divinity would affect one’s appearance. Shelley might develop in the direction of a demon.
[Various demonic abilities have been enhanced!]
[Awakened Feats: Minor Fire Resistance, Minor Electricity Resistance, Minor Poison Resistance]
[Gained Supernatural Ability: Telepathy 10 meters]
[Minor Fire Resistance · Feat: Fire damage taken is reduced by 1 point! As your power increases in the future, you may eventually become completely immune to fire damage.]
[Minor Electricity Resistance…]
[Minor Poison Resistance…]
These three abilities were the innate talents of demons. By the way, most existing demons had lost the ability to be completely immune to fire, electricity, and poison damage. On the contrary, devils could still be immune to fire damage. Only a very few greater demons, considered to have pure bloodlines, like the Balor, possessed this ability.
[Telepathy 10 meters: This supernatural ability will enhance your various abilities and will stack with your Wisdom-based abilities!]
A supernatural ability exclusive to divinity. Some powerful gods who descended as saints would have [Telepathy 500 meters]. With that, truly no movement could be hidden from them.
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“I’m only three points of divinity away from reaching lesser divinity…”
“Where am I supposed to get these divinity points?”
The crying of Nadia in his arms gradually stopped, and Shelley also came back to his senses. Like coaxing a child, Shelley gently comforted the now extremely fragile Nadia, “I didn’t die, did I? Don’t cry anymore.”
She looked up and stared at Shelley’s face, her eyes tracing every detail. Finally, Nadia pulled open Shelley’s shirt.
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Sister! It’s still daylight! And there are people here!
Lydia: !!!
Even though she already knew about their relationship, this was still too surreal. First, Shelley had died in battle, then it was announced that he was the queen’s lover. Before she could even process that, she had attended his funeral, and then… Shelley was resurrected!
Lydia: My heart is numb. There’s nothing left to be afraid of.
Although shocked, Shelley didn’t dodge her demonic claws, generously allowing her jade-like fingers to touch his chest.
Pressing her ear to Shelley’s chest, Nadia closed her eyes and listened to his strong heartbeat.
Thump.
“…What happened?”
Her mood gradually calmed, but Nadia didn’t move away. She simply changed her position and lay on Shelley’s lap, closing her eyes and asking, “I was so worried about you.”
And very sad.
“It’s alright now, it’s alright…”
A holy light shone from Shelley’s hand. He gently brushed it across her haggard face, then slowly stroked the top of her head.
“Lay on Hands!”
It was as if a tightly wound string had slowly loosened. Nadia felt herself about to get lost in the warmth. She struggled to get up.
Shelley gently held her shoulder, bent down, and kissed her lips. He was just about to pull away when Nadia hugged him tightly.
Lydia: !!!
Blushing, she watched her nominal master and teacher kiss fiercely, and it seemed to be developing into a deeper exchange. Lydia, blushing, wanted to sneak out of the room…
Click.
“I’m done for.”
She had accidentally bumped into the table. The small sound had a huge effect. The two kissing people froze at the same time. Nadia closed her eyes and played dead, while Shelley slowly turned his head and looked at the trembling, rabbit-like Lydia with a half-smile.
“Forget it. I forgot Lydia was still here.”
Withdrawing his gaze, Shelley ran his fingers through Nadia’s flaxen hair and said slowly, “Get some good sleep. Everything is fine.”
Nadia was not a warrior. Even though she was a legendary, nearly three days without sleep was very difficult. Especially when her magic and mental energy were overdrawn, and she still had to endure her grief and force herself to stay awake.
A wave of fatigue washed over her. Nadia couldn’t be bothered with embarrassment. Her consciousness grew fainter. She said softly, “…Don’t die.”
“Okay, I promise you.”
“You have to believe me.”
“Okay. This is a pact between us.”
After a long silence, Nadia said, half-asleep, “…Don’t take any more risks…”
Gently kissing her forehead, Shelley didn’t reply.
Don’t take risks? The road ahead will be much more difficult than now. If I don’t take risks, I won’t be able to protect anything. A future of dying alone, the only one left alive… I don’t want that.
“…Is that so.”
As if understanding Shelley’s meaning, Nadia mumbled something and fell completely asleep. She was the King of Ir, the queen above thousands. The fate of all her people rested on her shoulders. She was too tired… The hole in her heart had begun to slowly heal when Shelley was resurrected. This would take time. And she needed a good rest.
Gently extricating himself, Shelley covered Nadia with the blanket, walked over to Lydia, and whispered to her, “Look after Nadia. Let her get some good rest.”
Pinching Lydia’s blushing cheek, Shelley smiled and walked out of the room.
“…Master Shelley, where are you going?”
Aren’t you going to wait for Her Majesty to wake up?
His footsteps paused. Looking at the different scenery outside the window, Shelley turned back and smiled.
“I’m going to be a qualified… male consort.”
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Male consort?
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“Yes. A consort who won’t arouse anyone’s suspicion.”
“Oh, right. When it’s just us…”
“What should you call me?”
The morning sun shone down. Shelley’s eyes looked even more demonic in the light.
Lydia lowered her head and said softly, “Yes… Master.”
Withdrawing his gaze with satisfaction, Shelley pushed open the door.
“Alright.”
“I’m back from the dead. Time to get back to my old job.”
“Esteemed half-elven nobles, the Canary of Lunt sends his regards.”
