Chapter 2582 - 1127: Ill-Fated Relationship
This time Taharissi not only refrained from turning away, but even spontaneously took the utensils handed over by the other party, mimicking their posture by squatting beside the hanging pot and scooping out hot food.
The two slender wooden sticks handed over by the other party were unfamiliar to Triple Shadows, using them for the first time.
However, after observing the other’s usage slightly, she started using them smoothly; her movements were swift and fierce, no less than the other party.
Because if her speed was slightly slower, the freshly cooked food would all end up in the other’s stomach, leaving nothing for her.
The hanging pot before them became their new battlefield, with the chopsticks in their hands acting as new weapons, and the cooked hot pot food being their spoils.
Initially, Taharissi had a flavor of competitiveness.
Gradually, she became engrossed in the deliciousness of the food.
The other party was undeniably skilled in enjoying the food; the meat rolls were cut from the freshest ingredients, with flavors varying depending on the part, despite being from the same species.
Moreover, considering the vast array of ingredients, Taharissi could only discern their sources from different species, but not identify their masters.
The colorful vegetables—blue, red, yellow, green—and various mushrooms were equally diverse in variety.
The longer they ate, the tastier it became, even the broth was incredibly savory.
By the end, they felt completely relaxed; the fatigue from the consecutive battles—both physical and soul-related—was swept away, achieving effects no inferior to a Hero’s Feast.
At their level, the need for food had significantly decreased; divine nature force could sustain their basic bodily needs, often becoming a habit and enjoyment, and an effective method to alleviate fatigue.
Their fatigue was not physical, but mental.
Previously in Azegrat, their hearts had to remain taut, straining every nerve, using every tactic and stratagem, not daring to show any slack or negligence.
Gaven needed this more than Taharissi; after entering his familiar and safe area, he naturally needed to relax and recuperate.
Upon encountering a completely new environment, even a former enemy might turn into an ally or a special friend.
That was the situation now; neither Gaven nor Triple Shadows had any desire to fight here.
Gaven broke the silence between them first, asking: "Has your incarnation been recalled?"
The partnership between them did not start with the portal to the Endless Heavenly Ladder, but from Triple Shadows backstabbing Baron Blood’s incarnation.
The scene was just too chaotic at the time, leaving Gaven no time to pay attention to Taharissi and her incarnation’s situation.
"Recalled," Triple Shadows grunted, showing no intention to delve deeper into the topic.
Gaven, however, was not inclined to let her off, casually adjusting the Blood Giant Hammer and said: "In this matter, we are allies rather than enemies. If I’m not mistaken, has your incarnation been transformed into a vampire, such that once close to Baron Blood or any of his other incarnations, it might be controlled by him again?"
Since the War Ravager imprisoned Baron Blood’s incarnation,
Gaven had soared to become an expert on vampires, having the discretion to control or destroy them at a whim.
Besides, he controlled two of them.
Beyond the enhancement of vampire’s touch and the ability to dominate vampires, he also activated a new ability called Bloodsucking Aura.
With a radius of 31 meters, any allies within the Bloodsucking Aura would receive a vampiric attack.
The effects are similar to vampire’s touch, absorbing enemy blood to replenish oneself, with specific efficacy equating to the recipient’s professional level.
By the time Gaven and Triple Shadows met again, he had already detected the anomaly within her body.
This was also his confidence in daring to ally with her and invite her to share a pot meal.
As long as she dared to employ her signature ability Triple Shadows, the incarnation already transformed into a vampire would likely lose control again, becoming a puppet of the Blood Giant Hammer.
She evidently sensed this as well, probably the reason why she dared not act rashly.
Compared to her mouth, her body was far more honest, instinctively reacting reflexively based on War Ravager’s position—combat reflexes are also reactions, and even harder to control.
"Hmm!" Taharissi grunted again, saying, "This is my issue, no need for your interference."
She knew this matter couldn’t be concealed from him, thus she could only acquiesce.
"Should you someday be urgently pursued by Baron Blood, you can come find me, I can provide protection for you." Gaven stroked the War Ravager, saying, "At least with my warhammer here, his servants and incarnations dare not get close easily."
"You better take care of yourself first." Taharissi replied coldly, "An incarnation with intermediate divine power is not that easily imprisoned and exploited. While utilizing his abilities, isn’t he also using his powers to erode you?
Beware that upon waking one night, not only you, but everything around you might be dominated by bloodthirsty desires.
By then, is it Baron Blood who has become your prisoner, or you who has become Baron Blood’s?"
Having fought with the evil dragon for too long, one becomes the evil dragon; gazing into the abyss too long, the abyss shall gaze back into you.
This philosophical quote uncontrollably surfaced in Gaven’s mind, having a different taste given his recent experiences.