I don't want to be an elf!

"!"

Yatogami Tohka raised Ji Shagong without hesitation, and the purple light on the sword flourished.

At the moment before she was about to strike, the somewhat familiar male duck's voice sounded from the darkness with obvious eagerness.

"Don't stop! It's me!"

Hearing that it belonged to Black Candle Lord, Yatogami Tohka paused his hand and forcibly restrained the sword energy that was about to be swung.

"Why are you scaring me!"

There was an angry tone in Yatogami Tohka's questioning.

But my heart was relieved.

After walking in the castle for so long, she didn't see a living person, nor did Swann and Black Candle come out to meet her.

Coupled with the weird scene outside, she thought something bad had happened.

However, Hei Zhugong's voice didn't sound weak, and even if something happened, it shouldn't be a big deal.

"Ahaha, forgive me."

Hei Zhugong also knew that his own skull and the fire of soul in his eyes were indeed a little scary in the dark, so he didn't refute anything: "I can't help it. There was an accident in the experiment, so that's the only way to go."

"What is this black mist for? I can't see anything in the room!"

"It's used to stabilize the curse inside. Sorry, the black mist can't be recovered for the time being." Hei Zhugong said calmly, "Otherwise the entire second floating island, and even the surrounding floating islands, may be polluted and become barren. place of death."

"The curse has spread?" Yatogami Tohka frowned, "What happened? Aren't you and Swann studying spirit crystals?"

"Well...it's a long story."

Hei Zhugong snorted in embarrassment, thinking about where to start to explain better.

But he seemed to think that Yatogami Tohka would not be able to understand the generalization in a few words, so he decided to start from the very beginning.

"We are indeed studying spirit crystals, specifically, the refining technology of spirit crystals." Hei Zhugong said, "In order to achieve this goal, after you left, Shi Wan and I immediately started various experiments and attempts. , got a lot of data.”

"Hmm... sounds normal?"

"Yes, so far, everything is normal."

Hei Zhugong's tone was a little annoyed, as if recalling something he didn't want to recall: "Until we entered the second phase of the experiment."

Before Yatogami Tohka asked about the second phase of the experiment, Hei Zhugong continued: "The first phase of the experiment is to obtain the internal structure and power circuit of the spirit crystal, although we cannot analyze the The power of the law, but the structure can still be analyzed, so we spent two whole weeks in the world, and the second stage is to conduct human experiments on the basis of the first stage."

Human experiments? !

Hearing this word, Yatogami Tohka's eyes widened.

Spiritual crystallization and human experimentation, these two key words have only bad endings in her opinion.

After all, she knew that in the original novel, Takamiya Mio mercilessly used human life as the refining material in order to purify the spirit crystals to a stable state.

Tokisaki Kurumi's best friend is an unfortunate person who is regarded as material.

What Shiwan and Heizhugong need is only the refining method of the spirit crystal, and then use it to purify the soul fragments of the star god. After all, Takamiya Mio's original power and the soul fragments of the star god are not the same thing at all, Yato Shen Juxiang never thought that these two guys would actually copy their homework.

The test papers are different, but the answers don't change at all.

She handed over the spirit crystal to them, but she wanted them to use the spirit crystal as a reference, and then go out of their own way!

"Is it true that the data of the refining method can only be obtained through human experiments?" Yatogami Tohka asked in a deep voice, "With your level, you should be able to find other methods, right?"

"It's possible... it should be possible." Black Candle Master coughed twice in embarrassment, "But you know, that guy Swan has a more stubborn temper than the donkey people. If there is the most efficient choice, he is I wouldn't choose any other way."

"So, you became his accomplice?"

"No, no, you misunderstood." Hei Zhugong said quickly, "I'm not the kind of guy who would sacrifice other people for my own goals. After all, I'm only slightly interested in the refining method of spirit crystals. Originally When it came time to phase two, I was ready to call it quits, but Swan came up with an alternative."

"An alternative plan, what plan?"

"He said he was willing to use his body as material for human experiments."

Hei Zhugong's tone was a bit complicated, and he sighed deeply: "I just said that he is a human who always chooses the most efficient method. If ordinary orcs are used for experiments, it will take a few months. , it could take several years, and considering that the orcs have no magic power, even if they are really used as experimental materials, the data we collect may be incomplete."

"So... he just used himself to experiment?"

Yatogami Tohka's tone was unbelievable.

But after thinking about it, Swan seems to be such a person.

500 years ago, he didn't mind sacrificing for mankind.

After 500 years, for one's own ideals, it seems nothing to sacrifice again.

Perhaps, it was precisely because of his disregard for life that he was able to remain unmoved by the sacrifice of the golden goblin.

However, now she has no time to think about what kind of person Swan is.

"He put the spirit crystal into his body?" Yatogami Tohka asked eagerly, "Where is Shiwan? Where is he now?"

"He..."

In the room, Hei Zhugong smiled wryly.

"He's all over the place."

Chapter 59 The combination of curse and spiritual power

Everywhere?

Hearing Hei Zhugong's description, Yatogami Tohka showed a confused look.

This is the first time she has heard of this description being used on a human being.

Trying to imagine this scene, her expression changed slightly, and she couldn't help but backed away.

The eyes looking into the room also became astonished.

"Swann, didn't he blow himself up when he tried to fuse the spirit crystal?" Yatogami Tohka asked with an ugly face.

"Huh? That's not true, he didn't tell you, is that guy a collection of curses?" Hei Zhugong gave her a strange look, "That old guy lost his flesh and blood 500 years ago. After the old buddy Cui Dinghou fought, he tried to change his life form with a curse, although his appearance is still human, but under that skin are all twisted curses."

"Uh... what do you mean?"

"Oh, I've made it so clear, don't you understand?" Hei Zhugong's tone became helpless, "Shortly after the fusion of the spirit crystal, the spiritual power of the spirit crystal and the curse in his body had a violent reaction , Let all the curses in his body run away and escape."

"Oh! So that's it!" Yatogami Tohka seemed to finally understand, "So, the black mist covering the inside and outside of the castle, as well as the black mist in the room, are all to prevent the curse from leaking out?"

"That's what I've said from the beginning."

"But you didn't say the curse was Swann's!"

Yatogami Tohka's complexion became even more ugly.

Realizing that the chilling breath in the air turned out to be the curse in Swann's body, this made her want to cover her mouth and nose even more.

It sucks to suck a part of Swann in with every breath!

But after all, she resisted the impulse in her heart and forcibly refocused on the conversation.

"Is Shiwan's current state dead or alive?" Yatogami Tohka asked doubtfully.

"It's hard to say. Cursed and distorted life forms are not common at all. I have only seen Swan in my life who can stabilize the curse in the body and live for 500 years. I have to say that guy is indeed a genius. "Hei Zhugong replied helplessly, "What's more, your spirit crystal is also composed of unknown power and technology. I don't understand whether it is the power of curse or the spiritual power of spirit crystal. I just know the reaction between them. I don’t even know why.”

"Then... what shall we do now?"

"Fortunately, before the spiritual power and curse reacted, Shi Wan had cooperated with me to do many experiments, and these experiments provided a lot of valuable data." Black Candle comforted, "Just give me In a few months, I will definitely find a way to refine Eluk's soul fragments."

"A few months? That's too long!"

"Rather than worrying about that, don't you think we should solve the immediate crisis first?" Black Candle said speechlessly, "The second phase of the experiment started six days ago, and his curse was three days ago Out of control, I have been waiting for you to come back for the past three days, and only you can help me solve this mess in the floating mainland islands."

"Me?" Yatogami Tohka pointed at herself confusedly, "How can I help you? I don't know anything about curses."

"But you know a lot about spirit crystals, right?"

"Eh..." Yatogami Tohka said hesitantly, "To be honest, I don't understand."

"Huh?" Hei Zhugong asked in surprise, "The source of your life is the crystallization of the spirit, you tell me you don't understand it?"

"Even if you say that..." Yatogami Tohka said awkwardly, "Mobilizing the power of spirit crystals is my innate talent, and no one has taught me more detailed things."

Black Candle just wanted to ask how this is possible.

But after thinking about it, she seemed to have no problem with what she said.

Just as the brain is the most critical organ of many organisms, not everyone has a clear understanding of what to know about the brain.

Spirit crystals are probably the same for her.

Can be used, known to exist, but only so much.

But even so, Yatogami Tohka is his only hope.

"In short, you have to give it a try." Black Candle said with a slight headache, "Swann is the only person on the Floating Continental Islands who is qualified to cooperate with me. Although his power is stronger than mine in the heyday Weaker, but also undeniably strong, to deal with the mess he left behind, only people who are as strong as him, or even stronger than him."

"Is there no one else in such a large floating continental island?"

"William can, of course, I mean the former William." Hei Zhugong said with a wry smile, "As for now, all the former brave men died 500 years ago except William and Swann. My other two It is said that Marquis Cui Ding and Uncle Honghu have also been wiped out, and the only one who can help me is you."

"Well......"

"I want to tell you, my strength can't keep suppressing the curses in this room." Black Candle warned, "After the curse in Swann's body reacted with the spiritual power of the spirit crystal, the fusion power has far exceeded I can only temporarily suppress my current strength, and I will suppress it for another month or two at most."

Seeing Yatogami Tohka's tangled expression, Black Candle paused for a moment, and then continued: "Two months later, it will explode out of control, and then gradually spread to the entire floating continental islands. The Six Beasts are different, this is a crisis that even the Golden Fairy can't solve...Do you want to watch your friends die after being cursed?"

"Of course not!" Yatogami Tohka blurted out.

"Then come and help me, only the two of us can solve this disaster."

"......it is good."

Yatogami Tohka's expression gradually became resolute, and she nodded emphatically.

Seeing that she was willing to help him, the fire of soul in Hei Zhugong's eyes jumped a few times.

"Don't worry, you can come in." Hei Zhugong said, "The power of the fusion of the curse and the spirit crystal has been suppressed by me. Although ordinary people will be infected as soon as they come in, but you who have the same power as it, It has a certain resistance."

"What should I do?"

"Come to my side."

Yatogami Tohka put away Jishagong, mobilized the spiritual power in her body, and formed a shield-like position in front of her.

Slowly walking into the dark room, she took steps cautiously.

Although she couldn't see anything, she could see the fire of soul in Heizhugong's eyes in the darkness, so she came to him very quickly.

"Now, take three steps to the left and five steps forward."

Following Hei Zhugong's instructions, Yatogami Tohka took a few more steps.

"Raise your hand."

Yatogami Tohka raised her hand.

But as soon as she stretched into the air, she felt that she touched something cold.

However, before she could ask what it was, Hei Zhugong's next instruction came over.

"The last step is to pour all the spiritual power you can mobilize into the things you touch."

Chapter 60 Space of Consciousness

The touch from the hand is cold and delicate, I don't know what it is.

But Yatogami Tohka can be sure that no matter what she touches now, it must be the source of the curse.

Although she didn't doubt that the Black Candle Guild would harm her, she still asked out of caution.

"What is this?"

"I think you'll feel better if you don't know."

"If you don't tell me, I will itch."

"Okay." Black Candle said helplessly, "This is, uh, the product of the curse in Swann's body going berserk."

After getting this answer, Yatogami Tohka scared her so much that she almost pulled her hand back.

This kind of thing just sounds bad.