Circle of Inevitability Chapter 331 - 331 Spirit Channeling

331 Spirit Channeling

As Lumians words reverberated, an inexplicable chill settled over Guillaume Benet, even in his Spirit Body form.

Simultaneously, a peculiar tug gripped him, causing him to involuntarily convolute and plunge towards a specific direction.

There, a colossal, semi-transparent vortex unfurled, ensconced in a wispy gray fog at its nadir. Within this haze materialized a dimly lit village, populated by spectral forms.

One of these apparitions gazed skyward, noticing Guillaume Benets struggle against the vortexs inexorable pull.

His pale-white face instantly lit up with excitement and fanaticism as he shouted, Oh, my deity, my lord, youre here too?

Quickly, join us! Hasten your approach!

The figure belonged to Guillaume Benets brother, Pons Benet.

Sensing Pons Benets abnormality, the figures lingering in the dim village looked up at Guillaume Benet.

Among them, Madonna Benet, Philippa Guillaume, and the others, who had once been Guillaume Benets mistresses, extended their pale-white arms to the sky and smiled blankly.

Quickly, join us! Hasten your approach!

Immediately after, Shepherd Pierre Berry, Lumians comrade Guillaume Berry, Azema Lizier, and more added their supplicating gestures.

In an instant, a peculiar, pallid forest seemingly sprouted from within the villages dim enclave, its spectral denizens directing their palms towards the padre.

Guillaume Benets descent escalated, his Spirit Body verging on fragmentation.

Struggling to counteract the vortexs pull, he sought to resist its sway, aiming to evade its dominion and flee Lumians profoundly perilous vessel.

He couldnt care less about the Rebirth in the other partys body and the corresponding fate.

That was something he couldnt bear!

Lumians grin expanded, seemingly attuned to the cacophony of terror and anguish echoing within his own body.

Indeed, possessing him via Rebirth and forcing a possession by luring others over via the Summoning Dance were completely different treatments!

The former would form a connection with his fate and, in an attempt to replace it, it would inevitably trigger the seal. Guillaume Benets profound corruption by Inevitability meant that the resonance of this seals potency was inevitable.

Though Lumian remained ignorant of the precise ramifications, he intuited they would bode ill.

Perceiving Guillaume Benets vehement longing to extricate himself, Lumian opted to refrain from thwarting his escape, willingly relinquishing any interference.

Post-Rebirth, save for scenarios involving specific domains such as Sun, Lumian lacked the capability to forcibly expel an uncooperative Guillaume Benet from his body. Mirror Substitution, too, proved ineffectual in such a case. However, should Guillaume Benet yearn to depart, the course of action was rendered straightforward.

Ultimately, Guillaume Benethaving expended a considerable amount of his spiritualitystruggled to escape from Lumians body.

Precisely then, Lumian deftly rotated his wrist, enlisting Distortion anew.

A dark-golden glimmer traversed his chest, heralding Guillaume Benets emergence within the palm-sized mirror clasped in Francas grasp.

Francas palm coalesced an unblemished frost, which she spread over the mirrors surface.

Instantaneously, Guillaume Benets form became ensconced within a veneer of ice, ensnared within the mirrors confines.

Concurrently, Franca summoned black flames, which enshrouded the icy enclosure.

Though the ice in itself was inadequate to bar a Spirit Bodys escape from the mirror, the shrouding black flames bore that capability. Should Guillaume Benet dare venture beyond the ices protection, the flames awaited to engulf him.

With Guillaume Benets Spirit Body securely sealed, Franca glanced up at Lumianwho had removed the paper ballsand directed, Channel his spirit after were out. Your flames and anesthetic gas are everywhere.

With her physique and expenditure, holding on for another two or three minutes sans Mirror Substitution posed no undue challenge. Nonetheless, she sensed Lumian reaching his threshold.

Affirming Francas directive with a nod, Lumian briskly pivoted and surged towards the Bottle of Fictions exit.

Consequent to Guillaume Benets demise, the concealed trap had naturally been lifted.

Having returned to the sacrificial hall, Lumian promptly dissipated the Niese Face, reverting his appearance from that of Francas hooded visage and black robe.

His upper body bore the telltale markings of being charred, yet owing to his skillful management following the initial digestion of the Pyromaniac potion, his trousers remained unscathed.

This approach, evoking pain, stimulating cerebral activity, and rousing his senses, didnt necessitate subjecting his entire form to incinerationlocalized scorching proved sufficient.

Observing his somewhat unconventional appearance, Francatorn between concern and amusementchimed in with an air of teasing, Do you have a penchant for masochism? You go through this ordeal every time you engage in combat.

Lumian directed his attention toward the mirror ablaze in Francas grip and casually responded, Thats how Hunters are.

Id be deluding myself if I bought into your fabrications. Im an Instigator, after all! Franca had borne witness to prior Pyromaniac skirmishes.

Witnessing their conversational exchange, Jenna deduced that their adversary had been ensnared and the situation had reached its resolution. Thus, she emerged from the concealment of the shadows.

Franca graced her with a smile before turning her attention back to Lumian, relaying, Hold on for a moment. Dont fret. Guillaume Benet isnt entirely dead yet. Once the Rebirth effect wanes, hell morph into a recently expired spirit, his faculties adrift. At that juncture, channeling his spirit will prove less hazardous, and we can be sure he doesnt lie.

Lumian calculated the remaining duration of the Decency broochs efficacy and remarked, Lets wait here.

Leveraging the mystical knowledge gleaned from the boon, he discerned that the Rebirth effect endured merely two minutesits termination was imminent.

Abandoning their current location to embark on a quest for a more secure locale for spirit channeling would necessitate identifying another concealed setting, subjecting Lumian to an additional hour of repulsion before spirit channeling could ensue.

The optimal time frame for spirit channeling would subsequently elapse.

Moreover, Lumian harbored a reluctance to further procrastinate.

Franca nodded in understanding.

Stepping toward the altar, she set the mirror upon the pitch-black ring symbol crafted from thorns, thereby maintaining the enshrouding black flames.

This facilitated Lumians observation.

Fixated on Guillaume Benets pale and ashen visage, ensnared beneath the duality of black flames and ice, Lumian smirked with brilliant satisfaction gradually etched upon his lips. He uttered, Youre truly foolish!

If I were you, Id evade and refrain from launching an assault post Steel Body activation, awaiting the adversarys inevitable fatigue.

Ah, I neglected to apprise you. My spirituality has plummeted below the safety threshold, thereby making spirit world traversal or even utilization of the Spell of Harrumph impossible. Im barely able to kindle fire, changing my face, and using the brooch. Should you have bided your time, I wouldve neared my limit and fainted on the spot.

I acted rashly and reacted relatively slowly towards the end. On the one hand, I didnt want to expend more spirituality and wanted to save them for critical moments. On the other hand, Mirror Substitution consumed Francas spirituality. On the other hand, heh heh, it was a trap for you.

Do you remember the flaming flower? Without this gift to complete Bribe, Francas curse wouldnt have been able to kill you, a Sequence 5...

Upon hearing the term Spell of Harrumph and recalling Lumians actions of knocking out two fake Guillaume Benets in a row, Francas eyelids twitched in shock and confusion.

Jenna looked at Lumian, who kept mocking the Spirit Body in the mirror, and tugged at Franca with a measure of concern. She whispered, Perhaps we should attempt to assuage him?

No need. Franca shook her head and took the initiative to distance herself from Lumian, giving him a private space to vent.

Jenna tersely acknowledged and followed Franca to the edge of the sacrificial hall, casting a lingering glance at the visage of pallid, pale-white and ashen hues reflected within the mirror.

Guillaume Benet emanated a mixture of hostility, terror, and ultimatelydespair.

Dill brothel, sixth floor.

On a distant balcony, Albus positioned himself in a discreet corner, his concealed gaze unwaveringly fixed upon Room 602.

Once Lumian and his companions had seemingly teleported away, Albus stepped out from his concealment, a wry smile tugging at his lips.

To think a mere Sequence 7 individual wields an artifact that enables traversal of the spirit world?

His connection with Red Boots isnt simple. Whether Gardner Martin is privy to this or remains in the dark, I wonder...

As he muttered, Albuss smile carried a hint of ambiguity and playful intrigue.

50 Rue Vincent, underground sacrificial hall.

Lumians continuous taunting endured until the Rebirth effect gradually subsided, a shadow darkening Guillaume Benets eyes.

Meanwhile, Franca, intently calculating the elapsed time, positioned herself near the altar and erected a wall of spirituality, priming herself for the forthcoming endeavor.

With the moment at hand, she softly intoned the incantation, engaging her self-devised Magic Mirror Spirit Channeling Spell.

Yet, just as success appeared imminent, Lumian summoned the Decency broochs Distortion once again, rerouting the inquiry of the Magic Mirror Spirit Channeling Spell toward himself.

In a final bid for success within a singular attempt, he even invoked the Niese Face, transfiguring into Franca once more.

Almost instantaneously, the mirrors surface dimmed, casting Guillaume Benets pale visage into a slightly blurred disposition.

With his capacity to sustain the Niese Face dissipated, Lumian reverted to his original form and shifted his focus back to Guillaume Benet.

Who led you to place faith in Inevitability?

Although Franca harbored a degree of curiosity, she was mindful of the repercussions of Lumian broaching forbidden topics, thus jeopardizing her corruption. Subsequently, she parted the wall of spirituality, positioning herself at a distance from the altar.

Guillaume Benet, in a somewhat dazed state, responded, It was Aurore Lee!

Upon discovering that the faith of an accursed deity was disseminating, she covertly approached me, affirming that I could harness superpowers without supplicating the bishops. Moreover, I was assured of the prospect of obtaining godhood in the future, potentially ascending to the rank of saint and thereby securing eternal life.

At the time, I remained skeptical. Nevertheless, my curiosity compelled me to withhold judgment. Over time, however, I witnessed her burgeoning might, my reservations gradually subsiding.

After a brief lull, Lumian inquired, his blue gaze intense, Who influenced Aurore Lee to embrace Inevitability?

I dont know. Guillaume Benets bewilderment was palpable as he shook his head.

Following a moment of contemplation, Lumian continued his line of questioning, What profound impression did Aurore Lee leave upon you?

Guillaume Benets countenance shifted, a semblance of recollection mingling with apprehension.

S-she said that she wasnt Aurore Lee!