Chapter 35: Saint fall (3) (1/2)

”But I refuse.”

Those words of her cooled down Sol who was still kneeling in front of the goddess.

The clear mirth in her voice, as if everything that was happening was just a game in her eyes, gave birth to an unprecedented feeling of anger.

He had never felt so angry in his life. He wanted to simply rush and tear her face down. Beat her. Destroy her. Make her pay for her mockery.

*Inhale* *Exhale*

'I am once again losing control over my emotions.'

Sol desperately calmed down the sudden burning Wrath that was birthed in his heart.

Right here, right now, lashing out and screaming was useless and simply a waste of time.

Edea always told him.

”Never let your emotions control you. Whatever situation you are in, always analyze it from all angles before making a decision.”

*Inhale* *Exhale*

'I need to calm down and think. I will have all the time to rage and whine later.'

His head cooled down a little and he began to think as fast as possible.

Simply begging was useless and understandably so.

Why would she listen to his begging?

What could he bring-

'Oh!'

It was like a flash of inspiration in his muddled mind.

It was so clear that he couldn't help but wonder why he didn't think about that sooner.

Taking a deep breath, he asked while still kneeling, ”If I may ask. What price do I have to pay?”

Everything in this world has a price. This was the rule. The absolute system.

Sol couldn't see it from his position, but a kind smile formed on Luxuria's face when he uttered those words. Her respect for him grew increasingly.

Said smile was immediately replaced by her mischievous one as she said, ”You finally understood~! Let's see. Any of the three demands Camelia made was enough for her to lose her blessing. Two of them together would mean paying her life as a price. The three of them together? Hehehe sorry, even her soul would have to serve us for a long long time. And that's because she is one of the most devout and powerful Saint ever born. The last time Saint fall was performed, the supreme daughter needed the help of so many others to share the price.”

'This ritual was done once?! Forget it, no matter.'

Luxuria, as if not caring about his thoughts continued, ”Let's talk sincerely. Sol, my dear child, you cannot bear the price of saving her. The contract was already formed. The rules are the rules, you see. You will receive what she asked for you, and she–will die.”

”What is the price?”

At this moment Sol was surprisingly calmer than either. Now wasn't the time to panic.

”Hum? I see. Let's see. Since she wished for you to get a powerful beast. Then you will lose your ability to use mana. Since she wished for you to refine your dragon blood, you will lose all your hybrid characteristics and become a pure human instead. Since she wished for you to enter the Astral realm as you wish, then you will never be able to enter that realm, nor form any contract-”

Her voice sounded calm and full of mockery as she continued,