Chapter 33: The Wheel Keeps Turning
Edward returned to his room.
He walked straight into the bathroom, turned on the hot water, and let the warm stream cascade down like a waterfall, attempting to wash away the faint, lingering scent of blood.
After washing up, he changed into clean pajamas and lay down on the bed, but his mind, like a wild stallion, refused to relax the way his body did.
The appearance of the beautiful demoness Dorothy was like dropping a bomb, stirring up a storm in Edward's previously calm world.
Her formidable strength and fatal allure, like invisible chains, made Edward genuinely feel unprecedented pressure, and also made him realize that this world was far more dangerous than he'd ever imagined.
"Looks like I can't just coast anymore—I've gotten way too comfortable lately," Edward muttered to himself, suddenly sitting up from the bed.
Sure, you could say "I'll deal with problems as they come," but when it actually comes down to handling things, how can it be easy without the right tools?
He opened the system interface, and his gaze was instantly drawn to the five-digit gold coin balance in the upper right corner, a surge of excitement welling up in his chest.
He'd originally planned to save more gold coins for a massive gacha pull, but given the current situation, he couldn't hesitate any longer—it was time to take a gamble.
"System, give me a 1000 gold coin ten-pull!" Edward decisively issued the command. As soon as the words left his mouth, the system interface glowed brightly, and ten glowing orbs emitting soft light appeared one after another.
"Congratulations! You have received: Lip Balm x1"
"Figures. This'll be perfect for Carrie—her lips have been pretty chapped lately," Edward nodded.
"Congratulations! You have received: Evil Containment Wave (Side-effect free version)"
"Holy crap! This is awesome!" Edward's eyes instantly widened, filled with surprise and excitement.
The Evil Containment Wave was Master Roshi's ultimate technique, and now it was the side-effect-free version—practically a custom-made winning weapon for him.
If he encountered another troublesome character like Dorothy in the future, someone he couldn't directly kill, he could just seal her with the Evil Containment Wave and then slowly "discipline" her.
Thinking of this, Edward couldn't help but reveal a mischievous grin. Hehehe.
"Congratulations! You have received: Strawberry Flavored Lollipop x1"
"I'll give this to Lily as a snack later," Edward thought.
"Congratulations! You have received: Sexy Black Stockings x1"
"Hmm... I'll figure out what to do with these when Jennifer gets back," Edward stroked his chin, a sly smile appearing on his face as some rather inappropriate images involuntarily flashed through his mind.
"Congratulations! You have received: Fenrir Heavy Motorcycle"
A phantom of an extremely wild, sleek black heavy motorcycle appeared on the interface, its cool FF7 design seemingly containing infinite power, making Edward's heart race. He felt as if he was already riding it, tearing down the highway. Being strong is temporary, but being cool is forever.
"Congratulations! You have received: A pack of toilet paper"
"..." Edward looked at this reward, the corner of his mouth twitching uncontrollably, feeling helpless. The system's rewards were truly unpredictable.
"Congratulations! You have received: Tiramisu Cake x1"
"Not bad. I can have it as a midnight snack if I get hungry," Edward shrugged. At least it was something edible.
"Congratulations! You have received: Jason's Hockey Mask (Replica)"
"I can actually get this thing? Whatever, I'll hang it on the wall as a souvenir."
Edward smiled wryly and shook his head, not paying too much attention to this somewhat odd reward.
"Congratulations! You have received: A bottle of laundry detergent"
"System, are you deliberately padding the numbers?" Edward's mouth twitched even more violently, complaining with an exasperated look.
Just as he fully expected this ten-pull to end anticlimactically, the last orb suddenly erupted with a dazzling red light that was impossible to look at directly!
Red light!
Edward's heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if it had stopped beating entirely. A red item from the low-tier prize pool? This luck was absolutely insane!
"Congratulations! You have received: Blessing of the Alluring Goddess EX"
Looking at this legendary reward with the "EX" suffix, Edward's breathing instantly became rapid, and his heart began to pound uncontrollably, as if it would burst from his chest. He clicked "Use" without hesitation.
"Using 'Blessing of the Alluring Goddess EX'..."
In an instant, Edward felt as if his consciousness was forcibly pulled from his body by an invisible hand, and he plunged into a dreamlike, ethereal, and bizarre illusion.
In this illusory world, he saw a woman.
She wore a large black wide-brimmed hat, so big it almost completely obscured her face. The hat's surface had a rough yet unique texture like alligator skin, and its design was exaggerated and luxurious, seemingly carrying a mysterious aura from ancient times.
One shoulder was adorned with a large, metallic, leaf-shaped structure, like a blooming black flower, radiating a cold and noble aura.
She wore a tight golden dress that perfectly hugged her exquisite curves, seamlessly connected to matching long gloves, outlining her figure in a breathtaking way.
The skirt was a black pleated style, swaying gently with her extremely elegant steps, as if each step landed on Edward's heartstrings.
She was like a mysterious lady slowly emerging from an old classical painting, radiating a retro and luxurious aura. However, beneath this captivating facade, a deadly danger lurked, making people both unable to resist approaching and instinctively fearful.
The woman slowly turned around. Although Edward couldn't see her face clearly, he could distinctly feel a playful gaze, like a tangible presence, fall upon him.
Her red lips, painted with vibrant lipstick, parted slightly as she removed a slender cigarette holder from her mouth, her movements elegant and deliberate.
She took a deep drag and then slowly blew it toward Edward.
What emerged from her mouth wasn't ordinary smoke, but a halo of light mixed with pale purple and gold, as dazzling and mysterious as cosmic dust, carrying an irresistible magic that completely enveloped Edward.
Edward felt his eyelids growing heavier and heavier, as if filled with lead, and his consciousness gradually blurred. Finally, he slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight, like a golden thread, gently streamed through the gap in the curtains and fell upon Edward's face, he slowly opened his eyes.
He felt as if he had never slept so soundly; every cell in his body seemed to have received unprecedented relaxation and rejuvenation. He felt refreshed and energized, full of boundless vitality, as if he'd been completely reborn.
He yawned and lazily walked to the bathroom, preparing to start his daily routine. When he casually looked up into the mirror, he was slightly stunned.
The person in the mirror was clearly still him; his facial features hadn't changed at all, his height hadn't increased, and his muscle definition was the same as always.
But there was an indescribable quality that made him feel as if he'd become a different person.
He leaned closer to the mirror, carefully examining himself, and found that his eyes seemed to have become deeper, as if hiding endless secrets that made people want to explore them.
The curve of his lips also held a faint, almost imperceptible smile, a smile that carried a unique charm, as if it could instantly captivate anyone who saw it.
His facial contours, which had previously been a little rough around the edges, now appeared incredibly harmonious, like a work of art meticulously sculpted by a master—add anything and it would be too much, take anything away and it would be too little.
His entire being radiated an indescribable, unique charm from within, like an unpolished gemstone that, after careful cutting, finally revealed a warm and captivating luster.
This wasn't merely a change in appearance, but a transformation of temperament originating from the depths of his soul, as if a mysterious and powerful force had been infused into his very being overnight.
"Is this... the Blessing of the Alluring Goddess?" Edward gently touched his face, muttering to himself, his eyes filled with awe and disbelief.
The effect seemed to far exceed his original expectations.
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