Seeing those people’s blood-red eyes, Eve felt an ominous premonition.

Those bloodshot eyes were filled with a desire for slaughter and the greed beneath it. Eve had seen such eyes on Enzo before. Coupled with Enzo’s sudden appearance and the changes in Crimson Lake, Eve was strongly suspicious that the disturbances in Crimson Lake were related to Enzo.

However, this was still just speculation.

Only by entering Crimson Lake could it be confirmed.

Eve took a deep breath and said, “I am an envoy of the Ice Moon Royal Family, here to discuss matters with your leader.”

“Ice Moon Royal Family?”

A few members of the Adventurer’s Association guarding the gate glanced at Eve with some confusion but did not stop her. Instead, they said, “Please wait a moment. I’ll inform Lord Enzo.”

Moments later, the returning guard conveyed, “Lord Enzo has allowed you to enter.”

Enzo?

Eve made a mental note of the name.

She passed through the gate and walked deeper into Crimson Lake, immediately sensing a faint but ominous scent of blood. The entire Crimson Lake seemed shrouded in blood, and the people moving around cast strange, predatory glances at her.

That was the gaze towards food.

Eve’s unease grew stronger, but she remained composed as she followed her guide into a newly constructed palace.

Inside the palace hall, which was quite spacious, there was only a throne in the center.

On it sat a familiar face.

Eve looked up and saw Enzo seated on the throne, watching her with a half-smile.

Her expression darkened as she snarled, “It’s you!”

Enzo smiled and said, “Could it not be me?”

With that, he descended from the throne, approached Eve, and, ignoring her look of disgust, reached out to caress a lock of her hair, sniffing it and saying, “Eve, I didn’t expect you to come seeking me out.

Could it be that after our last meeting, you could not bear the solitude and wished to enjoy physical pleasures with me again?”

“Shut up!”Eve angrily cursed.

“Isn’t it?”Enzo retorted, then grabbed Eve’s hand and pulled her into his arms.

Eve immediately felt a strange sensation coming from her body, especially the hot breath exhaled by Enzo on her neck, making her feel itchy and flustered, but also vaguely hopeful.

No, it’s not possible!

Eve dispelled the enchanting thoughts in her mind and angrily shouted, “Release me!”

“Release?”Enzo laughed out loud, reaching into Eve’s clothes and grabbing the soft breasts. Hearing Eve’s beautiful moans subconsciously, he deliberately stimulated her and said,”Eve, you came to the door yourself. Admit it, you’re actually looking forward to it, aren’t you?”

Eve hesitated.

The last scene came to her mind again.

The pain and pleasure that pierced her body made her both hopeful and fearful.

“Am I really looking forward to this?”

“No! That’s not right!” Eve shook her head violently, regaining clarity, and then pushed Enzo away, demanding, “What did you do to me?”

Enzo shrugged and said, “I merely brought out your deepest desires.”

At this moment, Eve noticed that Enzo was still seated on the throne, seemingly unmoved. Were those recent visions merely her own fantasies?

Eve was reluctant to accept this truth.

Enzo stepped down from the throne, holding two blood-red pills.

“What are these?”

Eve asked.

At this point, Eve herself was unaware that her anger had dissipated and her attitude toward Enzo had softened significantly.

Noting this change, Enzo smiled.

He approached Eve, gently pulling her into his embrace, and then placed one of the blood-red pills into her mouth.

As soon as the pill entered her mouth, it dissolved instantly.

And a surge of immense energy filled her.

Eve felt an overwhelming power coursing through her, and her understanding of the light element energy deepened significantly. It seemed that with a few more pills, she could break through to the next level.

Enzo fed her such a precious thing directly?

At that moment, Eve was completely bewildered.

She stared at Enzo’s still blood-red eyes and asked, “What do you actually want to do?”

Enzo smiled and said, “Hold me tightly.”

Despite her confusion, Eve instinctively embraced Enzo.

In the next moment, Enzo opened the door and flew with her into the sky. From above, Eve noticed something unusual.

The entire Crimson Lake had changed dramatically.

The lake itself remained at the center, but many canals had been dug around it. The blood-red lake water flowed through these canals and connected with others, creating a complex and mysterious pattern across the vast land.

“This is the Blood Ritual…”

Eve was deeply shaken.

Enzo seemed somewhat surprised and said, “It seems you recognize it.”

“In some historical records of the Dark Night Forest, Beast God Rexfit performed a Blood Ritual, using many holy spirits as sacrifices to gain immense power.”

“That Blood Ritual resulted in the death of tens of thousands.”

“If you intend to follow in Beast God Rexfit’s footsteps, you’ll face the united forces of the entire Dark Night Forest, and you will have no chance of survival.”

“This is my advice.”

Eve said earnestly.

Enzo, however, seemed indifferent and instead grew interested in Eve’s concern. He asked, “Are you worried about me?”

Eve chose to remain silent.

She didn’t know how to respond and found it difficult to discern her true feelings.

She decided to change the topic, turning her head to look at Enzo’s blood-red eyes and said, “You’re different from others. Although I can see slaughter and greed in your eyes, you seem to be holding back. Otherwise, you would have killed me last time instead of letting me go. So, stop this.”

“No.” Enzo shook his head.

He brought Eve down to the ground and entered the palace again, closing the door behind them. He said, “This is an opportunity—an opportunity to gain power quickly! Eve, I hope you can help me!”

“Impossible!” Eve refused decisively.

Her tone grew cold as she continued, “You want to conduct the Blood Ritual, which would bring disaster to the Dark Night Forest. I will not agree to it.”

Eve’s refusal was anticipated by Enzo.

Suddenly, Enzo seized Eve’s chin, forcibly opening her mouth, and shoved the second blood-red pill inside.

Eve’s face changed drastically as she realized something was wrong.

She struggled, but the pill dissolved instantly, flooding her body with a surge of energy that significantly enhanced her strength.

The enhancement of strength has always been a source of physical and mental pleasure.

A longing surged in Eve’s heart, but Eve remained indifferent. “Even so, I still won’t help you.”

Enzo smiled and didn’t press further.

He explained patiently, “Don’t worry, I’m not going to follow Rexfit’s path. This Blood Ritual is just an experiment.”

Hearing this, Eve felt somewhat reassured.

Although she sensed something was off, everything seemed normal. She recalled her purpose in coming to Crimson Lake and said, “The various factions in the Dark Night Forest have reached a ceasefire agreement. Restrain your subordinates and ensure they don’t cause trouble.

Otherwise, it could trigger a new round of war.”

After speaking, Eve walked towards the door.

Just as she was about to leave, Enzo called out, “Eve, are you leaving like this?”

Eve turned and asked, “What else do you want?”

Enzo gestured for her to come closer.

Once she was near, Enzo embraced her. Kissing Eve’s soft lips, Eve’s desire was ignited at this moment.

As the two passionately embraced, Enzo was about to take off Eve’s clothes.But when he began to proceed further, memories of past humiliation flashed back, and Eve immediately clutched her head, insisting, “No!”

Enzo did not force her.

Eve shook her head, trying to regain her clarity.

After a moment, she managed to push those memories away and said goodbye to Enzo before leaving Crimson Lake.

This time, Enzo did not stop her.

As Eve departed, she noticed a change in the people of Crimson Lake. Their gazes were now friendlier, seeing her not as prey but as one of their own.

What Eve did not realize was that her eyes now had a hint of blood red.

And her initial intentions had already begun to change.

…

In the Crimson Lake palace.

After Eve left, Enzo stood silently for a long time, speaking to himself, “That Rexfit fellow, even at the time of his death, managed to leave behind his true inheritance. Through the Blood Ritual, he could draw power from the sacrificed beings, crossing the ninth tier to become a powerful deity…”

“This rapid enhancement is undoubtedly a shortcut.”

“And those specially crafted blood-red pills, while they increase power and perception, also ensnare individuals in their own desires, turning them into slaves driven by lust, to be used by me.”

His voice was calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

As if he were a statue without any feelings.

After a considerable pause, when Crimson Lake seemed to be completely silent, Enzo finally left the palace, summoned Xavior, and asked, “Xavior, do you have any news about the Deer Hunters Organization that I asked you to investigate?”

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