'¿?'
'What the hell is he doing now?'
In front of me, the black demon stood completely still. I didn't know if he was playing with my feelings or just couldn't move.
Seeing that he didn't move, I tried to get up from the ground and run away; However, I realized that I couldn't move my body even a millimeter. Apparently, we were both immobilized.
It wasn't until I observed the surroundings that I realized that the leaves on the trees were also motionless in the air.
"You were right, but unlike him, you can have internal thoughts."
'Who?!'
From behind me, a monotone voice emerged; It was difficult for me to discern if the speaker was a man or a woman. It was a strange feeling.
From the corners of my peripheral vision, the 'person' who spoke to me appeared. I don't know if I can call it a person, nor am I sure I consider it a living being.
"That offends, child."
'Isn't it more offensive to read people's inner thoughts?'
"Can you open your mouth?"
I couldn't answer his question, since he or she was right; The only possibility to converse that I can think of is through thought.
'Couldn't you just read what I want to convey?'
"Very fussy for someone who is on the edge of a cliff."
'I would like to have a minimum of privacy, even under these circumstances.'
"Good."
I don't know if I can trust 'this'; I don't even know how to address that thing. Although calling it a thing would not be correct either; It is possible that within it resides the soul of a cultivator, like this boy's master.
Sigh, it's not like I have much of a choice other than trusting him.
'How should I address you?'
"You can address me as Yong Heng."
'Eternity?'
"Yes, it is one of my attributes."
'What do you mean by that?'
'No no no, first of all. Did you do this?'
"Shouldn't that be obvious?"
I ignored his mocking tone, and continued asking:
'Why? As far as I know, you and me have never met before.'
"No, but if you die, I will join you too."
'Could you stop the suspense, and explain everything at once?'
I didn't know if it was his intention, but every word that came out of his mouth left me more confused.
What does he mean by saying that one of his attributes is eternity? What is the attribute? And why the hell would he join me in death?
Every sentence that came out of his mouth seemed to be intended to play with my mind, it's stressful and unnecessary.
"You have so little patience, young man."
I ignored his words, hoping that he would finally get tired of playing and explain to me what was happening. It might seem a bit rude, but my emotional state is not the best right now.
I don't think it's possible to assimilate everything that's happening to me in just a few minutes. I already think I'm lucky that I haven't gone crazy.
"It's okay, it's true that we hadn't met before; but right now, we couldn't be more attached."
I waited impatiently for his next words, but his pause became very long. Damn fucking sword.
"Hehe, do you remember Ye Xiu?"
'Yes, ... ¿me?'
"No, you are you, and he is him. You have only acquired his memories; you haven't become him."
I was relieved to hear his words, but it still worries me. I may not notice it yet, but the memories may have altered my ways.
"On the contrary, you turned his soul into ashes, and absorbed him."
'When?'
"When you let out all those insults and protests."
'Were you two the ones who did that to me?'
"Not completely, I tried to eliminate you, but I couldn't finish in time."
Son of a sword bitch, he's saying it so matter-of-factly. We're talking about my life, damn it!
'Are you not afraid that I will hold a bad blood against you?'
"It's not like you can kill me either. I was previously fused with Ye Xiu's soul, but upon being destroyed by you, I was absorbed along with him. So right now, we are spiritually connected. If you die, that will happen to me too, I have no reason to harm you."
It doesn't sound like he's lying, but I can't completely trust him either. From Ye Xiu's memories, I haven't seen any interaction between them. Why does he have a damn sword in his soul? Cautiously, I asked him.
'…, What are you?'
"That sounds a little rude, don't you think?"
'...'
"You don't need to get like that with me. Nor is it that my existence is an unspeakable secret."
"I am the Sword of Eternal Destiny, the most powerful of the 15 Heavenly Weapons, not only am I a symbol of unmatched power and greatness, but I have also turned many like you into kings and emperors."
"From a simple loser, to the strongest in the world, surrounded by countless wives and concubines."
15 Celestial Weapons? Is it part of the same group as the pendant?
According to the boy's memories, the 15 weapons are as mysterious as they are powerful. It is said that the emergence of one of them could trigger years of bloody war to the continent. Although they are missed by many, few know their true functions.
The boy himself had one, I didn't think he'd have another one inside him. I don't think he knows it himself.
Even though his words sounded powerful and magnificent, they seemed very suspicious to me. Why would he help them become kings? Do he have anything to gain from it? If even the boy didn't know about his existence, it's unlikely that he'll be able to return the favor.
However, it is possible that its existence will be revealed at a more distant time.
Sigh, I wish I could read the thoughts of people, like him.
'And what did you do? How come nothing is moving?'
I could have asked more, but if I can't even trust his intentions, I don't think his answers can give me comfort.
"Boy, you should have more respect for me; If it weren't for me, your head would already be rolling on the ground, or vomiting blood from the poison."
'…, thank you.'
"That's better. What you see right now is just one of my powers, just like the abilities that the pendant has, this is one of mine."
"Temporary Freezing allows me to freeze time for a short period. During this time, everything remains still, except you. You can think and plan your next move, although you will not be able to physically move."
…, isn't that too overpowered? He said it's only for a short period, but we've been talking for over 5 minutes.
"You should worry more about how to get out of this situation alive than how I'm saving you."
'Get out alive?'
My eyes focused on the only thing I could see, since I couldn't even move them. Being in front of me, I could perfectly see how sharp and close the blade is to my forehead.
Sigh, because I don't know the duration of this ability of his, I don't know when the blade will penetrate my forehead. It's like I have a time bomb in front of me, and I don't even know when it's going to explode.
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For readers who have reached this stage of the novel.
How do you think the structure of the sentences?
Do you prefer it as before, or is that okay?