〜Void of Valor〜
[ "Ah. I didn't know this would happen, Miss Phoebe… I'm so sorry." Seeing the situation before her, Zani immediately apologized to Phoebe.
"Wuwuwu. It's so oily all over… It feels so uncomfortable." Little Phoebe had resigned herself to her fate and stopped resisting… She knew that until the Trap Card's duration ended, she wouldn't be able to escape this quagmire.
However, for someone like Phoebe, who had always kept herself clean to a holy degree, this sensation was truly agonizing…
Her pitiful, weak, and helpless appearance made countless onlookers wish they could go up and swap places with her. ]
〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Church Cleric: "Damn it. Our Cleric Phoebe has been defiled. ⦍ClenchesFistJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Ragunna Resident: "Cleric Phoebe looking like that… No, how could I have such wicked thoughts? ⦍ShakesheadJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Chat Group LSP: "Ah~ Ah~ Ah. We are guilty… We repent… Please, you must let us accept this punishment together with Miss Phoebe. ⦍DroolsJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jinhsi: "…"
[ Ding! Granting your wish. ]
Chat Group Members: "???? What the hell?"
However, as the Chat Group's words fell, a certain group whose drool was practically flooding the floor…
It was naturally impossible for them to be punished alongside Phoebe, but throwing them all into the oily swamp was as simple as could be.
Chat Group LSP: "Oh~ No. This is too oily, no… I'm sinking, help… Someone save us. ⦍WailsJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Carlotta: "Serves you right. I don't feel a single shred of sympathy for your plight. ⦍DisdainJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
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〜Void of Valor〜
[ "It seems your ability isn't quite up to snuff either, Cristoforo."
"But though ten thousand changes occur, the core remains the same. The essence of everything shouldn't change."
"In that case, why don't we burn these ears of wheat with blazing fire… When the time comes, we will surely be able to distinguish the one that is different."
At the same time, the Inferno Rider in the challenge space spoke. It began by rejecting Cristoforo's ability… After all, the Fractacid was truly unpopular right now.
Whether he had been sincere or insincere just now, the result was now plain to see.
Afterward, it suggested using a fire to completely burn the wheat…
"Great idea, let's do as you say."
The Rover's eyes lit up upon hearing this, thinking to himself that the current Rider's intelligence had indeed risen.
Under the current circumstances, that was indeed a good method… It could even be applied to other areas later on.
Naturally, the others had no objections either… They all nodded and waited for the Inferno Rider to act.
At this moment, Aalto, who was hidden in the soil, secretly rejoiced upon hearing these words… Fortunately, he had changed his mind earlier.
Otherwise, facing such a situation, even if he survived one disaster… there would still be a second and third disaster waiting for him.
If this truly started burning, a single slip-up might just incinerate him completely.
"Heavenly Fire—Ashing."
The Inferno Rider reached out and spoke softly, and an incomparably hot heavenly fire descended from the sky.
Along with the descent of the raging flames… the entire bag of wheat was quickly burned to ashes.
Then, after everyone dug through the ashes, three golden ears of wheat were indeed left behind.
"Three of them? This feels… not very reliable either."
Having suffered twice already, everyone was naturally much calmer this time.
They didn't rush to make an accusation immediately, but instead harbored deep suspicions…
Moreover, the Rover also realized by now that aside from the object Aalto had transformed into, these special items were all transformed from Trap Cards.
This way, it made perfect sense why these items wouldn't be affected by everyone's abilities.
"It seems this is indeed a very unfriendly challenge."
"Wanting to find that Mr. Aalto is far more difficult than we imagined… Since it's trial and error, I'll go first this time."
After Augusta finished speaking, she immediately selected the golden ear of wheat she thought had the highest probability from among the three.
"I accuse this ear of wheat."
Speaking with a serious expression, she then waited for the verdict.
[ Ding! Triggered Trap Card—Burning with Desire. ]
[ Trap Card Effect: Within a certain period of time, your desire will reach its peak. At this moment… perhaps you urgently need a member of the opposite sex to extinguish the fire. ]
"???? What is desire…" Augusta knit her brows tightly. Before she could finish her sentence… she felt her head grow dizzy, and her vision blurred.
Deep within her heart, she felt a profound craving for the release of desire. Right now, she wanted… she wanted… she incredibly wanted contact with the opposite sex.
After scanning her surroundings with her remaining consciousness, she ultimately locked her target onto the Rover…
With unsteady steps, she walked over to the Rover's side in a few strides, reaching out to embrace him.
Fortunately, at this moment, a right hand filled with the force of life pressed against her incredibly smooth back, and a warm, gentle energy merged into her entire body.
It was only with this force that her condition slightly improved. At the very least, amidst the desire… her sanity was mostly restored.
But even so, possessing her sanity now… trying to overcome that wave of desire actually made her feel even more miserable.
"It seems this Trap Card must be endured until the time runs out. My ability can only help you maintain some sanity."
"I believe that as the Ephor of the Septimont, you can rely on your own will to suppress that fire of desire."
The Rover's words made Iuno, who had intended to question something, stop.
Augusta also closed her eyes in extreme discomfort. Only after leaning her head against the Rover's shoulder did she feel slightly better.
"Thank you…"
A breath of hot air blew past the Rover's ear, and that voice, as soft as a mosquito, was only heard by the Rover.
However, Augusta's heart at this moment was like a battle between heaven and earth. It was only by leaning against a member of the opposite sex… and with the enhancement of his ability that she was able to resist it to this extent.
Otherwise, in the next second… she would have lost control and forced herself upon the opposite sex beside her.
She wasn't stupid either. Among the opposite sex present, whether in terms of looks, ability, or potential…
Even if something truly happened between her and the Rover in the end, in her eyes, it was undoubtedly the most acceptable outcome. ]
( Translator-kun: Ahem... )