Keeping the Canvas of "Felony" in front to avoid the corruption of his real self, was an ingenious move.
However, it was at that moment, Kole realized the seriousness of his actions as he felt his expressions stiffen unnaturally.
His eyes turned dark while his lips curved up in a monstrous grin.
If something that even the so-called corruption can't corrupt, just how terrifying would it be?
And Kole just switched his being with… that thing!
And this thing was extracted from the worst parts of two people.
Two normal humans—who have never even killed a chicken before!
Just how much "filth" lay hidden in the canvas of "Felony"—or more precisely beneath human skin?
Momentarily stunned, Kole could feel his desires spewing out like hot lava from a volcano.
Thoughts of filthiness that even the most heinous criminals would blush in shame rapidly clashed in his mind, creating more filth and foulness.
Chaotic emotions surged in his mind.
Kole's heart skipped a beat as he tried his best to hold on for as long as he could.
He could feel his sanity slipping away like loosened sand!
Fortunately, Goddess seems to have heard his prayers as he felt the mayhem in the blurry palace subside.
The "whispers", "eyes", "mouth", and "breathing", slowly calmed and vanished.
With great difficulty, Kole switched the painting of "Felony" with his real self—which was shining brightly—Throwing the "Felony" in the shadows and retracting his original self, mixed with the previous Kole, in front.
Immediately after that, Kole exhaled a tired sigh, as he felt he had taken a mental marathon... He mused internally.
For the first time in his life, he faced a near-death situation in which, he had the chance to fight against and use his brain to find a solution to decide his own fate.
To be honest it was a thrilling experience… Kole's eyes opened as he saw his mother's beautiful face in front, looking at him with an impassive expression.
That was indeed exciting… For some reason, Kole almost felt like he would get addicted to putting his life on the line…
"Mother, what are you looking at? Don't tell me I've become more handsome?" Despite the slight shaking in his voice, he could feel his nerves tingle with excitement as he teased Faneia with a grin stretching over his lips.
Was this a consequence of mixing two personalities into one? Was it the feeling one would get after driving a car at top speed? That forbidden adrenaline rush—that one wishes to taste again and again…
Why! Why can't I get enough of this feeling?... Kole tried analyzing his mind, but he couldn't get back to that "blurry palace" again to check on the Canvases. He had no idea what had happened to him, but he felt a bold personality creeping from the shadows, revealing himself to the real world.
Feeling giddy, his gazes lingered over Faneia's body, brazenly, that both of the Koles', never dared to take a proper look at.
A gulp.
Too hot...
What is happening to me?... Kole was extremely confused and excited at the same time.
It wouldn't be wrong to say, he was teetering on the edge of a tall building—one wrong move that exceeds the limits of boundaries and you will fall to your death.
It was both dreadful and stimulating.
Faneia narrowed her eyes a little.
The way Kole talked was fine, but how his eyes lingered all over her body seemed to tell a story of its own…
He was too unabashed with his intentions, and Faneia wasn't innocent either, who couldn't understand the difference in the gaze of a 'man' looking at a 'woman' and a 'man' looking at his 'mother'.
What happened to him? There aren't any obvious signs of corruption, then… Perhaps, he needs a little rest… Faneia shook her head gently to throw useless thoughts out of her mind and blamed the bold gaze of Kole, on him being too tired to think with a straight mind, or maybe even having some remnant effects on his psyche because of Ascendancy.
It wasn't too abnormal for new Ascendants to have a slight change in behavior which usually goes away after rest.
Faneia maintained an impassive expression, as she chortled coldly, her eyes flashing with amusement.
She decided to see how far he would go, and at the same time analyze what kind of powers he had gained.
Immediately her shadow extended into the stone chamber, encasing it in eeriness, "You certainly have become more handsome. But for me to be impressed, it takes much more than that…" Faneia's voice wasn't monotonous like it always was, but rather throaty, like that of a beast growling.
Kole wasn't discouraged when he was immediately shown the difference in power levels.
However, when he heard Faneia's words, he looked at himself in shock.
Wait. Did I really become more handsome?... He swiftly examined his body and was thrilled to notice his clothes seemed to have become a little tighter and smaller for his comfort.
He shot a look at Faneia. Earlier, she was almost at the same height as Kole, approximately 183cm, but now Kole seemed to have grown a head taller than her, towering over 190cm!
Although Kole felt his body still needed a little more muscle and exercise, it was very close to what he desired.
In his ecstasy, he peered down, into Faneia's red eyes unashamedly, to get a glimpse of his reflection.
"Phwee."
He blew a whistle…!
Damn, I was already in the top tier before… but now… this is simply unfair for all the men in this world!
"Phweeeeee!"
He blew another whistle for himself!
Husbands and boyfriends will have nightmares after seeing this damn beautiful face!