Chapter 53: No Self, In Dreams
“How about that? Surprised? This is what you call a twist of fate, isn’t it?”
“I never thought there would be such a chance for a comeback—”
She smiled triumphantly, using her appearance, her voice, her body, and everything she had stolen to express her joy.
“Please don’t…”
“I was hidden in the shadows, waiting. Originally, I just wanted to escape the encirclement later, but I never expected such a gift to be delivered right to my doorstep~”
“Stop talking already…”
“There’s still some time left, so let’s have a pleasant—”
“Shut up!”
Her voice was cut off abruptly.
By the time I noticed, I had already shouted it out loud.
Even I didn’t expect to be so angry. I cared about her so much that I couldn’t stand seeing her make that expression or say those words I disliked…
So when I saw Lianbing’s body being possessed by the ghost, I could no longer control my emotions.
“I… I won’t allow you to casually possess her body…!!”
“And what can you do about it? Humans who are possessed by us basically have no chance of breaking free. Let alone—”
“This body’s control is in my hands! How could a human soul possibly contend with me!”
Ye Liusu tilted her head back, roaring to vent the accumulated resentment.
Lianbing would never make that kind of expression. Whether she was happy, angry, or sad, she would always smile and remain elegant.
She would probably smile and send me off too…
Even if it meant destroying me, she would smile and say something… you idiot!
So, don’t tarnish the impression of Lianbing in my heart!
“If I kill you, I’m sure this woman’s inner self will collapse, making it even easier to control.”
Ye Liusu, euphoric, let out a mad smile and clenched her fist, saying through gritted teeth.
“So… just die for me!”
She lunged at me with terrifying speed! My right shoulder was grabbed—and crushed! I let out a howl and lost my balance, falling down. Ye Liusu’s right hand was already waiting, intending to strangle me directly!
Just then, silver light flashed in the dim environment. Ye Liusu keenly sensed the attack, immediately let go, and jumped backward.
It was Xue’s slash.
Xue stepped in front of me, her white hair, stained with blood, becoming somewhat messy.
Ye Liusu showed a hint of surprise, but quickly turned to contempt and roared.
“But! So what! With your battered body, you’re no match for me!”
Without even needing a weapon, Ye Liusu simply unleashed Lianbing’s monstrous strength, leaving Xue completely unable to parry.
Even though Xue’s every strike could cut her skin, they only caused barely visible tiny wounds, while Ye Liusu’s single strike could completely reverse the situation.
The military dagger was sent flying, and Xue’s left wrist made a horrifying crack, twisting in the opposite direction.
Genius vs. Monster.
Did the monster win?
Technique could not overcome the physical disparity. In the face of immense power, sheer technique was simply unable to contend.
It was no longer a matter of technique.
But it would be different if I assisted from the side!
“Ye Liusu! Give me—”
“…Damn it, kid, you think your spiritual power can always stop me? Don’t be so naive!”
After being called out, she merely paused for a moment before regaining her freedom. Blocking Xue’s downward strike, she turned and glared at me, shouting.
Her target shifted to me! With a flash, she rushed in front of me. Xue quickly reacted and blocked, but was kicked away by Ye Liusu’s counter-kick. With a crash, the wall collapsed, and she was buried in the rubble.
“Xue!”
“How about it? Your boyfriend is two-timing and getting intimate with other women behind your back. You must be very angry too, right? I’ll deal with the white-haired girl later. For now, let me teach this unfaithful boyfriend a lesson? Hehe~”
She walked over, grabbed my neck, and lifted me up.
I reached out a trembling hand into the air, but grasped nothing.
Immediately, my face was subjected to a violent impact.
I was sent flying in a parabolic arc, watching several white teeth playfully dance in the air. My nose was probably broken.
Blood gushed from my nostrils.
That slap was indeed… quite painful.
I almost fainted from the blow.
My consciousness was barely intact. Through my half-opened eyes, the world was spinning. I didn’t even know where I was.
I stood up with difficulty. I didn’t know why I stood up—perhaps it was just instinct.
Then, she walked up to me again,
and pointed at my neck once more.
“What’s wrong? Can’t take it anymore? You’re too weak. You’re just a human after all.”
“…Nonsense, if I’m not human, am I a ghost? Enough…”
“I won’t kill you directly. I will torture you properly, break every bone in your body, and then dig out your heart while it’s still beating. I’ll give it as a present to this body… Hehe, a birthday present.”
“Digging out my heart as a gift… Heh, you underestimate me.”
I said, looking at her with contempt.
“…Lianbing wouldn’t be happy like this… You’d be better off leaving my body intact, she’d be happier.”
“See? You can’t help but lose your composure. That expression disappeared instantly.”
“…Still talking tough when death is at your door. Then I’ll make sure you can never speak again.”
A calm statement, but anyone could hear that her anger had reached its MAX.
As expected, she raised me up, until my feet couldn’t touch the ground, and delivered the most fatal blow of the day…
I took a blow to my right abdomen, an attack to my liver.
There were several cracking sounds of bones breaking, the mournful cry of my bones.
My body bent into a ‘<' shape, and I felt like I was suffocating. What kind of power is this? It's like being hammered by a pile driver! My entire body was smashed to pieces! The air was squeezed out of my lungs and poured out of my mouth! For a moment, nausea surpassed all other sensations. Coughing as I vomited, my throat felt a sweetness, and I spat out a mouthful of blood, splattering it onto Lianbing's chest. Speaking of which, she was wearing a V-neck sweater today... it was beautiful. If I had buried my face in it instead of spitting blood, I would have been very happy. "...I probably wouldn't survive two more hits, no, even one more hit, and I would be dead." "... Heart... but it's also a problem to be unclear with other girls. This is the price of being unfaithful... But strictly speaking, I'm not really unfaithful... It's my fault, I can't deny it. If I hadn't gotten so involved with other girls, would things have developed differently? That's right, I haven't... ...haven't given you your present yet.... As soon as I said this, she suddenly let go of my neck. "—" I slumped to the ground with a thud, looking up at her in confusion. She was holding her head with both hands, her expression a look of distress. Her title was changing! Her name flickered, alternating between Ye Liusu and Ji Lianbing. The last character of the title also changed, before being completely blackened, becoming a chaotic state. [Corpse Ghoul Killer ■] [Ye Bing] Lianbing was also resisting! And then, in a certain instant, she successfully regained control of the body! "Making my body do so many shameful things, are you trying to ruin my reputation?" "...Ugh?! You can still come out!" "Who asked you to beat Jun Cheng like this? It completely violates my aesthetic! Of course, I can't just ignore it." "...Just hand the body over to me! A mere human-...-actually dares to defy me again and again!" "Heh... What do you think you are? Daring to interfere in my business! Besides, only I can kill Jun Cheng. Who asked you to act on your own!" The titles flickered back and forth, fiercely competing for control of the body. In the end, Lianbing seemed to have a slight advantage, temporarily suppressing Ye Liusu. Just then, wisps of black mist emerged from the shadows, coiling around Lianbing's body and immobilizing her. "Jun Cheng." "You'll come save me, right." She used an affirmative tone, leaving me no option to back down... You're making things difficult, Young Miss. But this also proved that she trusted me, believing I could help her escape the killer ghost's possession and leave this dreadful place. Just like last time. [Corpse SF Light Novel] "Hehe, just like last time—" What I was thinking, she said. Since she even stole my lines, what else could I say? "No problem, leave it to me with confidence." This was a good opportunity to atone for my mistakes, so of course I had to agree! "Then I'll... wait for that moment. Heheheh..." "Ugh! You! Why do you still have two spirits— Don't hinder me!" "No! I won't let you, you bad person, hurt Jun Cheng anymore!" The last to appear was Ruansui? She was slowing down Liusu... She must be buying me time with all her might. I need to make good use of this precious time. My legs... are probably broken... I walked powerlessly towards the collapsed ruins, thinking of a final plan in my mind. Is there really no way to undo the possession? Of course not. There was still one thing that could drive that ghost, Ye Liusu, out of Lianbing's body... But simply sticking a ghost-repelling charm on her wouldn't be easy. Walking up and sticking it directly would be suicidal. I needed her to show a flaw. With that in mind, I turned and asked Xue, who was half-buried in the collapsed ruins, her blue and white underwear completely exposed. I walked over to her, patted her backside, and asked. "...Xue, can you still move?" ..... There was no immediate answer. But her body responded immediately. Xue pulled herself out of the rubble, dusting herself off, and replied hoarsely. "Yes." "Good. Get ready to fight." I'm going to take Lianbing back.
