Chapter 363

Chapter 363: Successful Parasitism?

Throughout the night, the little girl alternated between gazing at her with tearful, pitiful eyes and cooing with her soft, milky voice…

Had it not been for the previous month’s “training,” Lin Yu might have surrendered immediately.

Yet by night’s end, even her resistance wore thin. Just as she teetered on the edge of concession, the child finally revealed a flicker of disappointment in her eyes and released her mother from the plea.

This left Lin Yu suspended in emotional limbo.

Limbo?

The realization struck her like thunder.

Could she truly be… a lolicon?!

Her mind urgently conjured images of Magic Rainbow – her angel-faced, curvaceous daughter… Only then did relief wash over her.

Nonsense! She simply appreciated aesthetic beauty.

…

“Let’s retire early.”

“Mmm… Goodnight, Mama.”

Having failed to sway Lin Yu despite prolonged coaxing, and stung by Darkling Stalker’s earlier success through mere abduction, even this gentle-mannered child now displayed uncharacteristic petulance.

Without acknowledging the silver-haired woman, she clambered onto the bed’s inner side, presenting her small back to Lin Yu.

The novel sight of her daughter’s first pout initially amused the white-haired woman, but soon twisted into heartache.

She slipped beneath the covers.

“Little Pupil?”

The tentative call went unanswered.

A genuine sulk, it seemed.

Honestly… Such temper over trivial matters.

Despite internal protests, Lin Yu encircled the turned back with her arms, drawing the petite form close.

“Sleep now.”

“Mhm.”

The bundle in her arms quivered momentarily before emitting a barely audible response. The child’s improved mood seemed to soften the reply.

Yet the embrace’s configuration prevented Lin Yu from witnessing Red Pupil’s conflicted expression.

「More attempts are necessary… But during this interim, those sisters…」

Her mental gallery paraded sibling portraits.

Not one appeared unremarkable.

Some rivaled her in cunning; others, though guileless, possessed personalities potentially more appealing to Mother…

The strategic assessment grew increasingly bleak.

With silent resignation, she twisted around to nuzzle into Lin Yu’s warmth, securing optimal position before surrendering to slumber.

The next day.

Lin Yu, who had just awakened from sleep, received delightful news.

Ji Qiao had successfully parasitized Miyoshi Mitsui’s skeleton!

Red Pupil, who had risen earlier, delivered the news. This daughter appeared to have entirely forgotten the previous night’s events and cheerfully tugged Lin Yu—freshly washed—downstairs.

While passing through the third-floor hallway, Lin Yu caught a glimpse of two daughters on the balcony.

Darkling Stalker and Magic Rainbow.

It seemed Darkling Stalker had truly remained in the castle.

“Sister, did something happen?”

Magic Rainbow spotted Lin Yu and Red Pupil, waving as she called out.

After Red Pupil explained, the two girls joined them.

The group hurried downstairs. Lin Yu stole a glance at Darkling Stalker but found nothing readable on her daughter’s impassive face.

Magic Rainbow must have spoken to her last night.

And whatever Red Pupil discussed privately with the other ants… it lingered uneasily in Lin Yu’s thoughts.

Yet since no answers surfaced, she swiftly brushed these concerns aside.

Upon reaching the temporary chamber housing Ji Qiao and the skeleton, they found several daughters already gathered.

Lvzi, Stealth One, and others greeted Lin Yu and Red Pupil.

Such was the scale of their family—even casual exchanges between daughters brimmed with vibrant energy.

After greetings, Lin Yu turned to the skeleton encircled by the group, which stood… oddly fidgeting.

The posture radiated Ji Qiao’s signature timidity.

“…Little Qiao?”

Lin Yu ventured cautiously.

*Yes… it’s me, Mom.*

The skill *Psychic Call* activated abruptly, flooding Lin Yu’s mind with a middle-aged man’s voice. She jolted.

“Mitsui!”

*No, not Mitsui! It’s me—Little Qiao!*

“Ah… I see.”

*That nearly scared me to death! Using Mitsui’s voice—I thought his corpse had reanimated!*

Was this limitation due to the parasitism, forcing the host’s original voice?

*How revolting…*

But if so… did this confirm the parasitism’s success?

Lin Yu mused to herself as she performed Identification on Ji Qiao.

——

Name: Miyoshi Mitsui

Race: Dead Spirit (Parasitic)

Qualification: S+

Class: C

Level: LV.10

Health Value: 200/200

Magic Value: 160/160

Skills: Unique Skill – King of Dead Spirits, Immortal, Identification, Magic Essence Perception, Magic Backpack, Psychic Call, Strike, Sword Talent, Attack Enhancement, Proficient in all Languages, Focus

Attributes:

Strength 10

Agility 11

Intelligence 18

Physical Resistance Ability 4

Elemental Magic Resistance Ability 4

Abnormal State Resistance Ability 2

——

Upon first seeing the name Miyoshi Mitsui, Lin Yu felt a flicker of surprise. However, this reaction subsided when she noticed the “Parasitic” status displayed beneath.

Moreover, Lin Yu discovered another Attribute Panel beneath Miyoshi Mitsui’s statistics. A quick glance revealed it belonged to Ji Qiao. Since her daughter hadn’t consumed any monster cuisine containing Experience Value during this period, Ji Qiao’s level remained stagnant at Class D, LV.12, with unchanged skills.

After this brief inspection, Lin Yu redirected her attention to Miyoshi Mitsui’s panel. Whether due to her daughter’s parasitic inhabitation of the skeleton, Lin Yu found herself able to view detailed descriptions of Miyoshi Mitsui’s skills through Identification—an unusual occurrence, as typically only skill names were visible when appraising monsters or members of the human race.

Without dwelling on this anomaly, Lin Yu focused on the reincarnator’s Unique Skill:

Unique Skill – King of Dead Spirits: Grants absolute dominion over Dead Spirit Puppets, manifesting three distinct effects:

1. The skill holder may transform corpses into Dead Spirit Puppets, bestowing them with the Immortal skill.

2. Targets slain by Dead Spirit Puppets fall under the skill holder’s control, though they do not inherit Immortal.

3. Dead Spirit Puppets execute their master’s commands without deviation.

…

Just as she’d previously speculated—overwhelming power! Could such a skill truly be harnessed for her own purposes?!