Endless waves that seemed to come from a sea overflowing with the smell of death hit the spirit of Arlhen, suffocating him to the point where in a matter of seconds his clothes were already completely drenched with sweat.

-Ah! No matter how hard he tried to speak, all that came out of his mouth were small moans of agony.

-Do you understand now? If I wanted I could end your life without the need to touch you. In my eyes, you are thousands of times more insignificant than an ant. The terrible atmosphere that seemed to cover the world disappeared, allowing the young Bareare to collapse on the ground and take a small breath. Get up, we have some things that we have not finished talking about yet.

-T-you ... you ... W-who are you? "Stripped of any trace of vitality, the still moribund Arlhen asked in a weak voice.

-My name is Lashara, that's all you need to know. As for why you can not see my true form, that's because the seals that condemn me to this prison suppress my existence.

-T-your existence? - After the horrible experience he went through, the thoughts he had about taking advantage of the situation of the silhouette disappeared. Arlhen was no longer willing to try his luck, not in front of someone with an identity that could disappear like dust in the air.

- Yes, if it were not because I have managed to weaken my chains, I could not even talk to you at this time. However, no matter how much the strength of this queen while still ruled among the living, it is almost impossible that I can free myself on my own without having to spend hundreds of years before.

-T-you ... can you really save me? II am not a doctor, but I am aware of the seriousness of my injuries. My organs are on the verge of exploding, my veins have already been torn and my body is covered with countless wounds, can you really do something?

-That's why I told you, little toad. Your knowledge is nothing but ignorance in front of this queen. He commented the silhouette at the same time he moved his index finger from right to left. But ... Well, you're not wrong in some things. Although it is not impossible to heal those external wounds, there is nothing as convenient as magic that can help you recover the injury of your veins and meridians.

-But what...? You're not supposed to be a queen who can do anything, how can you tell me now that there's no way to save me !? Arlhen was stunned before the absurd contradictions of the figure in front of him.

"Silly insect, do not underestimate the reach of this queen. If I were still in my old state, those insignificant wounds of yours would be nothing to me ... But these seals are constantly threatening to eliminate my existence again, I can not neglect myself even for a moment.

-It does not make sense that you take me out of this abyss if I will be crippled by my veins and meridians. I will not help you

The veins and meridians were the channels through which the energy that the cultivators assumed from the sky and the earth circulated, from there they went towards the dantian that was located just below the navel.

Once the warrior got this energy to become part of himself, then he could release abilities beyond human limits. So it was no exaggeration to say that they became gods among mortals.

Although Arlhen was not particularly fond of these things, he still possessed a general knowledge of some cultivator stories. Especially after the time he spent with his father, who was telling him some pretty interesting things for a boy his age.

-Of course I know. But, you know, right now you're a complete cripple, I do not mean your voice. - The silhouette commented carelessly to see that the young man did not have the reaction she expected. Do you even know what it means to have your veins and meridians damaged? No, it seems you have no idea. -A strange but funny laugh came from the female silhouette. I had told you that you possessed a talent like no other, moreover, inside this little place that you call Holy Kingdom there was no opponent worth mentioning ... But, this is no longer the case.

-What? Arlhen frowned at the same time a heavy feeling consumed him.

-Maybe it is because your understanding of the arts of cultivation is too superficial, that you have not realized the seriousness of your state ... Let me ask you, how do you measure the talent that someone has to cultivate? When he saw how the young Bareare was speechless, the silhouette continued with his talk. To know if a person has the necessary capabilities to be nourished with the energy of heaven and earth, the quality of their veins and meridians should be inspected. So we could say that with meridians above the average, that child is a gifted whose martial path will be many times greater than others.

-N-do not tell me that ...- Arlhen was stupefied as soon as a terrible idea hit his mind.

-Yes, it is just what you think What would happen if the veins and meridians of that prodigy are hurt to a point of no return? The Bareare's eyes widened and his body began to tremble slightly. The answer is very simple, that person will become a cripple for life. In short, all the talent you once had will disappear and it will not be different from an ordinary person. Can you understand it? Even if you were blessed with an unparalleled talent within this realm, even if you had the opportunity to achieve greatness with a simple pass. That is no longer the case ... All that great heritage that your body carried has disappeared, all that great talent that could have taken you to reach the top has disappeared.

-I'm a cripple? -While he had the goal of becoming a scholar, this was just one of the many things he wanted to achieve. After getting enough money, his next goal was to venture into the kingdom to follow the path of cultivation ... Since the great officials of the kingdom had to be at least also great martial cultivators. But now, what did he have left? Resigning yourself to an incomplete dream?

"Do not get depressed ... I would not have called you here in the first place if I had not thought about this beforehand.

-B-but you just said that I can not grow! You also tell me that it is impossible to heal my internal injuries, what the hell have you called me for? How do you think a disabled person can help you? This makes no sense! I-I, why is this happening to me?

-That is the expression I wanted to see. The female silhouette began to laugh with joy. Silly child, you need that hatred to survive. You just asked why all this has happened to you, because it is because you are an illusive person ... People like you never live long, do you think you do not deserve it? Well I think yes. Your friend is much more experienced in these things, although I do not share the way she betrayed you, nor is it as if she could not understand your motives.

-Thea betrayed me? What stupid things are you saying! I could see her ... she was crying, she was forced to do it against her will. It's that strange guy, he's the one who's forcing her to do that kind of thing. Thea would never do something like that!

- How much does it cost you to accept that your friend's dog did to go with another man? That is why right now you are in that state. Even now you still think about forgiving her, right? That's stupid.

-What are you telling me? Arlhen frowned at the same time he asked cautiously.

-It is not obvious? Kill her As simple as that ... Is not that better? They not only tried to kill you, they even almost made this queen go back into the shadows, do you really think they deserve forgiveness?

-What is the use of talking about this? It's a joke to even think about revenge, did not you see how strong that guy was? Now, my veins and meridians are crippling, so I do not even have a chance to face it, what's the point of talking about this?

- Do you think I'd call you for pleasure? It is true, it is impossible to repair the meridians that have already been destroyed. It does not matter if it is here or on the higher planes, this will remain a universal truth. However, we have an object that turns the impossible into possible. What kind of object do you think this book is that can seal even a being like me?

-T-you, can you help me recover my veins and meridians? A spark of hope shone in Arlhen's eyes.

- No, that is impossible ... But, I can give you new veins and meridians, those that belonged to an existence that governed everything under their hands. Of course, first we will have to get rid of your inheritance.

-S-about that. You've been talking about inheritance for a long time, what do you mean by that?

-I am not sure either, I only know that within your veins is hidden a secret that is bequeathed through generations ... However, no matter how deep that heritage is yours, do you think it could be compared to a legacy left behind by the greatest of the primordial gods? There is not even the need to think about it.

-D-primordial gods, what is that? T-you, why would you give me that kind of thing? -The Arlhen distrust increased by a large margin.

-That is all. I'm not going to continue answering your stupid questions, do you think we have all the time in the world? Lashara said with obvious anger. Being a being whose arrogance knew no bounds, why would I be willing to follow the conversation with a garbage? It was already a great show of his tolerance to stoop to chat with Arlhen. Tell me, are you an idiot? What part of you are dying with every second do not understand. This queen has no obligation to answer and you have no right to ask me, do you think this queen needs your approval? Well then you're a real imbecile, I'm just trying to make you owe me a favor. But if you keep insisting on abusing my kindness, you leave me no other option than to force you to perform the transplant. So decide once and for all, do you want to leave this place or do you prefer to die in this filthy abyss?

-I-I ... -Although I still had many things that I wanted to clarify, it seemed that the figure was not willing to continue answering it. But even if he was confused by what he had just heard, he knew that this ancient inheritance would have no meaning if he died in this place. What should I do?

"Do not do anything, I'll take care of everything," the female silhouette commented with a sweet voice, it was like a girl who seemed to have left with her whims. You are lucky, very lucky. This queen assures you that she has never broken her word, so you can be sure that I will help you ... However, I will use a bit of my energy to do the transplant, so we will not be able to see each other until after a time. But do not worry, this queen will warn you as soon as she has recovered, then we will really start with our search.

An incredible force imprisoned Arlhen, making it impossible for him to move even the tiniest part of his body. Right after, several chains that seemed to leave the ground restricted him even more.

--What is this?

-Don't be afraid, this is to prevent you from escaping like a girl. A transplant of this level is quite painful, it is also the first time I do this. If I have to be a little more sincere, it turns out that there is no way to transplant veins and meridians even in the higher planes. Things like changing hearts or some other minor organs are not the great wonder, but supplanting the meridians that are the very essence of the divinity in the human being has never been done.

-What!? Let go of me, get me out of here!

-You should also know that even if you had refused, I would have forced you to do this. If this queen wishes something to be done then it will be done ... Do not put that hideous face, look at the positive side of things. If we succeed, we will make history Oh? It is time to start.

A strange energy that was discernible to the naked eye began to encircle Arlhen's body, like a hunter stalking his prey. In the next instant, he merged with the young Bareare, making his face twist with pain.

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Just when Arlhen thought things did not seem as bad as he thought, an indescribable amount of pain hit him like lightning. In a blink of an eye, he lost any ability to speak.

He did everything he could to direct his now unfocused gaze on his arm - which for some strange reason is burning him - with something unrecognizable. The skin that covered it was a warm pink color, its texture was bubbling like it was taking a bath in magma.

With a multitude of dark thoughts, he felt as his face and the rest of his body also began to tear. The young Bareare gasped, gathering the strength he did not have to direct a murderous look at the female silhouette.

- Why do you look at your queen in that way? It could be that ... you really were so stupid to think that this was not going to have a price. Maybe your mother never taught you that things are not free ... We are challenging the laws that govern creation, do you know how terrible that is? Out of the gods that existed in antiquity, I do not think anyone else has achieved what we are trying to do here. Can you understand what the cost of what we are doing is? You may not have any idea, but making fun of the laws is not a laughing matter, it could actually have big consequences. Even during this queen's best days, I did not dare play with things like these, and I do not know anyone who has. But that does not matter, as long as you manage to endure all that pain, it can be counted as our victory. If the opposite happens, it would only mean that you were not strong enough as this queen thought, so I'll have to wait for some luck ... So no matter what happens, avoid by any means possible losing consciousness, if you neglect Even for a moment then you will have a horrible death. The mysterious figure began to recline on her throne as if enjoying a show. If you get to meet my expectations, then I will take care of helping you along the way. Oh, this is one of my favorite parts. Come on, do not give up.

Arlhen could see how his own body was shattered, his limbs began to turn into nothing more than meat paste. From the outside, you could notice how all the parts of your being became different types of inhuman forms.

Because of the magnitude with which he was moaning in pain, his voice became increasingly hoarse until it became inaudible. The sensation of millions of needles piercing him was becoming clearer, insisting on multiple occasions that he close his eyes to escape from that cruel reality.

There was no room for any thought, the only thing that filled his head was the hope that this would end. However, the young Bareare realized how naive he was after some time passed. Well, after he had spent almost an hour tolerating such torture, something inside him told him that this was not going to be as simple as enduring a couple of hours.

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-Oh, what's wrong? Sure you want to know how long it takes, right? ... Well, it will not be too much. A gigantic smile that was more chilling than anything else covered Lashara's face. If you are lucky then only a couple of years.