Chapter 1023 - 495: Let Me Join!
"No, you’re wrong. To be precise, Valentina and the others actually prefer my beautiful soul."
After saying this, Herbert even hit back, criticized:
"Lukalia, I’m not saying this to criticize you, but your idea of judging people by appearance is really too outdated, it could even be considered offensive to others."
"You must never let someone’s appearance give you preconceived notions and prejudice against others!"
"Who told you that just because I look like this, I have to be a pretty boy? Can’t they fall in love with my inner beauty?"
Herbert clutched his fists in pain, hatingly said: "Do you really think they are such shallow women!!?"
Lukalia, you should apologize to others!
Apologize!
"I think so."
"How can you be so mean... huh?"
As a result, Lukalia wasn’t buying Herbert’s words at all. She rolled her eyes and retorted: "Weren’t they attracted to you at first because of your appearance?"
"You don’t say, but it’s true... ahem, no, they just have a slight preference for looks." Herbert subconsciously nodded, feeling that she was quite right.
"So according to what you’re saying, what about you? Do you also judge me based on my looks?"
"Of course."
Miss Mirror Demon answered without thinking, frankly saying: "Everyone loves beautiful things; everyone hopes their mirrored reflection is beautiful, not ugly."
Lukalia, being a Mirror Demon, understood the thoughts of men and women who looked into mirrors the most.
They hope to see beautiful things in mirrors.
Everyone has an innate love for beauty.
A fondness for beauty is a nature of all living things.
In any society, world, or era, beauty is a hidden plus, sometimes even essential.
"Honestly, among all humans I’ve seen, your looks are among the top, even comparable to that of the first disciple of the God of Love."
"With such natural charm, anyone meeting you for the first time would have a natural liking for you... Tsk, forget I said anything."
As Lukalia spoke, she shut her mouth, unable to bear to look directly, her mouth twitching incessantly.
I really shouldn’t have followed along with your words.
She saw that the damned man in front of her began acting again while she was talking.
He warily hugged his chest, hunching over as if trying to hide from her view.
Herbert, you’re such a damned guy.
"Haha, alright, alright, just joking with you."
As Herbert sensed the rising anger from Miss Mirror Demon, he wisely decided to stop and returned to normal.
Moreover, he hit back, intentionally shaking his head and sighing: "See, you’re getting anxious again."
Lukalia: ?
"What am I anxious about? I..."
"Alright, alright, it’s fine, stop talking."
Herbert interrupted Lukalia’s explanation, sincerely and empathetically said: "I understand you, no need to explain, I understand completely."
"You’ve just made the common mistake every woman makes!"
"Don’t worry, I won’t look down on you."
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???
Miss Mirror Demon’s mirror facade filled with a bunch of question marks, and then the entire Mirror Space was filled with all sorts of question marks.
Those question marks silently questioned Herbert——???
When I pose a question mark, it’s not because I have a problem, but because I think you have a problem.
Herbert’s mental fortitude was apparently strong; he ignored the question mark hell enough to cause trypophobia, naturally shifting the topic.
"Lukalia, since you said you want to help me, what kind of help do you intend to provide? In my impression, you’re not the combat type, right?"
"..."
Because Herbert switched the topic so smoothly, and it was a topic Lukalia cared about, after a brief pause, she decided not to argue with this nasty guy.
"... Simply put, I will provide you with non-combat assistance, and it’s something you absolutely can’t refuse."
Saying this, Miss Mirror Demon arrogantly lifted her head and snorted:
"Don’t think that combat is everything; anyone can fight. Hmph, to me, destruction is just the simplest and most basic application of power."
"True change in the world doesn’t come from destruction, but from creation beyond that."
At that moment, though she said nothing, it was as if she’d said everything.
What Fallen Angels? What Giant Dragons?
They’re all fools!
Only thinking about fighting and killing all day, waving a sword threateningly at the mirror, huh.
I just don’t bother arguing with you!
You really think you can threaten my safety?
... Well,
These battle-happy guys are just a bunch of brainless brawlers.
Humph, unfit for great usage!
Herbert understood Lukalia’s mockery of someone but considerately pretended not to hear, curiously asking: "So, what kind of help can you actually provide?"
There’s no point in talking too much; what exactly are your skills?
Show them quickly.
Keen on demonstrating her value, Miss Mirror Demon did not play coy, straightforwardly said:
"You can give my Mirror Fragments to others, then, through my ability, you can maintain communication with them anytime."
!!!
"Oh?" Herbert’s eyes lit up instantly.
There’s no denying that the ability Lukalia mentioned is something Herbert desperately needs right now.
If it truly works as she describes, even if it only achieves half that, it would be akin to a real-time communication device allowing contact with others at any moment.
Don’t look down on the fact that Herbert can now teleport back to Elda and the Monastery through mirrors, it still requires a certain location, far less convenient than long-distance communication.
If earlier Herbert’s interest was more in Lukalia herself, now he’s more intrigued by her ability.
However, Herbert didn’t lose his reason in the excitement; instead, he quickly calmed down, frowning slightly as he thought carefully.
Moments later, he slowly nodded, looked up at the Mirror Demon, and asked: "If your ability can really do that, then it is indeed what I need."
"But before that, I’d like to clearly understand the cost of using this ability, or rather... what do you need from me?"
So, what’s the price?
"Oh?" Lukalia’s smile did not diminish, in fact, she appreciated Herbert’s caution even more, swinging her legs and chuckling as she countered:
"You care a lot about the cost? Why, are you so afraid I’ll harm you?"
Herbert gently shook his head, calmly saying: "That’s not it; I’m not worried you’ll harm me, or rather, I’m sure you don’t have the ability to harm me."
"However, I am indeed curious, wanting to know what you’re after?"
With a certain Harmonious God by his side, Herbert wasn’t worried that Lukalia would harm him.
On the contrary, he wanted to clarify this one’s true motive, to understand what she intended to gain from him.
Freedom? Power? Or...
Lukalia said, smiling: "This ability itself isn’t anything special, but perhaps for you guys, it does come with a price you can’t ignore."
"The Mirror Fragment is a part of me, which means I’ll see every word you speak through it."
This wasn’t hard to understand; Lukalia essentially played the role of a relay station, personally conveying messages from one party to another.
"And that is what I desire..."
She said:
"Please let me become part of you guys."
Let me join your group!
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