"That's not entirely impossible," Elise chuckled, covering her mouth. "But what's there to worry about? You can't even perform a single Blood Magic spell, let alone activate Permanent Blessing."
"Richard, what made you decide to walk straight into it and offer yourself up to be turned into a Substitute Puppet?" Avril felt a wave of unease sweep through her, tightly clutching Old Liu's arm.
"Did I have a choice? Especially under those circumstances! Besides, my ambitions now are enormous—it's not just about taking down a couple of elite members of the Demon Clan anymore! I'm aiming to go big!" Liu held the Mermaid's slender waist snugly and shrugged nonchalantly. "Necromancy is indeed exceptional in manipulating souls, but when it comes to controlling souls and creating Substitute Puppets, it ultimately hinges on Mental Power, right? With my current level of mental strength, who could possibly manipulate me so easily?"
