Volume 1 Chapter 638

Chapter 638: A Truth More Terrifying Than Death

The burst of flesh and blood exploded, flying out in just a few seconds.

Instantly, it returned to the old man’s "body."

Lolth could of course not kill him.

A large amount of life magic was poured in without holding back, as Arcane magic stopped the explosive spell that had just demonstrated its usual power…

The old man was "restored."

Bringing someone back to life is a "forbidden" magic; even a god cannot easily reverse "death."

Even if some people can continue to exist as "the deceased," becoming spirits or something else.

However, death is death; it is an irreversible mark.

Of course, Lolth found a "shortcut" to do this.

Legend level experts already possess a very strong life force.

Plus, she chose to stop the spell at the moment she "killed" the other person, when their soul and life force had not yet faded away.

So, in essence, Lolth saved the other person when they were "dead but not fully dead."

Nevertheless, this operation was enough to leave Coristo speechless with shock!

Even if it were someone more knowledgeable, they would still be greatly startled by this move!

And as someone who experienced all of this personally…

The cardinal in red, after experiencing the pain of his body being shattered and then instantly healed…

He looked up at Lolth, his aged face filled with fear!

In that brief moment, he experienced "death"!

Although it was only a fraction of a second, it was indeed true death.

The sense of emptiness was enough to shake him to his core; just realizing that he had "died" once brought a ridiculous fear that could overpower any pain and tearing sensation from before.

Even at the legend level, even the cardinal in red was not an exception!

In fact, out of fear, he couldn’t speak for a long time.

About ten seconds passed in silence, as still as when he had faced death.

Finally, he trembled and lifted his head, looking towards Lolth.

Then, he opened his mouth and spoke…

"Who… who are you, really?"

Lolth looked at the fear in his eyes and smiled with satisfaction.

"Let me correct you, I am not human…"

As she said this, she revealed the tail behind her and the sharp horns on her head.

Strange, faint pink patterns curled and appeared on her face.

"I am an Abyssal Demon, the Chief Interrogator of the Demon Army, Lolthlinda."

As she spoke, an evil aura of the abyss unfolded around her.

The expression on the face of the red-cloaked cardinal became even more vivid.

"Abyssal Succubus… Demon Army!"

He cried out in surprise and looked at Coristo.

Clearly, this Fourth Princess and her mother’s background was not a secret to her.

Lolth let him think for a moment before she spoke slowly.

"No matter how hard it is for you to accept this, these are the facts."

"So, have you calmed down now, Your Highness?"

Lolth asked this, and the cardinal in red sighed deeply.

Calmness was impossible.

After experiencing a death that was worse than a near-death experience and then discovering that the "Director of the Heretic Tribunal" was actually a "succubus" and a high-ranking member of the Demon Army, he was left shocked.

He had not yet shown signs of breaking down, which was enough to say he had strong mental resilience.

After a long while, he finally spoke again.

"So… since you are not the director of the Heretic Tribunal, what is your real purpose in arresting people?"

"To overthrow the Church of Light?"

His voice was a bit hoarse.

Lolth listened to what he said and lightly smirked.

"Oh… you seem quite confident."

As she said this, she crouched down to meet the old man’s eyes.

"If I wanted to overthrow the Church of Light, I wouldn’t capture lowlifes like you…"

"You, the pests inside the Church of Light, the foolish traitors, staying in high positions, are the real way to bring down the Church of Light."

"I should capture the few honest and upright people."

As Lolth said this, she reached out her finger and pointed at his forehead.

"You are very clever, but you are not qualified to negotiate with me."

"Even though you are a cardinal, a person of great power here… in my eyes, you are just a pitiful and ordinary guy."

"You are not even a pawn… you must be tied to the forces behind you and your allies to be considered a pawn."

"Making a big fuss to capture people… I do not need to tell you my plans and goals."

With that, Lolth laughed.

"But I can kindly tell you the purpose of capturing you, meeting you, and letting you live."

Lolth said this, and the cardinal was stunned.

"What is it?"

He instinctively asked.

"Help me send a message… to your lord in hell."

As Lolth spoke, she drew a thread of magic from his forehead.

A familiar scent – it came from hell.

The old cardinal’s face turned very ugly.

"How do you… know this?"

Lolth smiled but did not answer him.

"I’m sorry, it’s a secret of the Demon Army."

She said this and then extinguished the magic.

"Which Demon God made a deal with you?"

Lolth asked in a very calm tone.

The red-clothed cardinal couldn’t even tell… whether the other person was really asking him or just wanted to see how he would react.

The identity of the Demon Army, their reckless style, and the death he had just experienced made him too afraid to continue betting.

"The cunning Demon God from the South among the five pillars, Nolonarti."

He said this, and Lolth nodded.

"Oh, the cunning Demon God, I am not familiar with, but I have heard of you."

"Are you the one who lives in the shadowy swamp of hell?"

The cardinal listened to Lolth’s softened tone and, after some thought, spoke again.

"So, are you planning to represent the Abyss and cooperate with Hell here at The Church of Light?"

He asked this, and Lolth looked at him.

She also laughed again.

"You could say that…"

"In any case, please take my message—word for word."

Saying this, Lolth stood up and pressed her hand on the cardinal’s thinning head.

"You pathetic coward from hell, trash that calls itself a pillar god, rolling in the mud like a pig every day. I give you ten days to completely leave The Church of Light, or I will go to hell first, blow up your muddy pit into a basin, and then tell the God of Light your home address so He can purify your whole family."

Her voice carried a captivating magic that etched this statement into his very soul.