Chapter 45: Queen Medusa

--- Chapter 44 ---

In the desert, Baek Ain meditated under the sun and felt Dou Qi filling his body like no tomorrow. After reaching the Record of Burning World's 3rd Stage, Baek Ain's control over Golden Flame increased tremendously.

Not to be mistaken with Gnome's Heavenly Four-Colored Flame, Golden Flame is a Spiritual Fire that came straight from his soul. It started as a tiny yellow spark but eventually grew stronger over months.

With the blessing of Golden Crow, Baek Ain cultivated this Spiritual Fire to the level of Heavenly Flame, despite only using it to enhance Gnome's Flame because his control is horrible. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

"Fuu..."

[Breathing's Proficiency +0.5%]

[Breathing's Proficiency +0.5%]

[Breathing's Proficiency +0.5%]

[Ding! Innate Skill: Breathing(A) has become stronger]

[Breathing(A) >>> Breathing(A+)]

"Haha, nice." Baek Ain laughed somewhat proudly.

Lifting himself from the ground, Baek Ain used his hands and propelled himself up. He landed on his foot and stretched around, feeling the perfect sensation of his muscle flexing gently.

He's in his 100% performance today.

Unfortunately, Baek Ain needed 400% of that performance to win against Queen Medusa.

"For fuck sake, where is my cheat when I required one? Like Stand Power and other bullshit from anime." Baek Ain couldn't help but complain in displeasure. After all, his only cheat is to transmigrate randomly.

[You might get one in the future, host] Alicia commented monotonously.

"Oh, Yeah? Of course, I'd get one when I die, that's it."

[...]

"Do you have a direct line to the Goddess of Opportunity, Alicia?"

[Negative. A higher being like the "Goddess of Opportunity." passed through my defense so effortlessly, so the message and quest act one way only]

"In that case, I sincerely said "Thank you." for the impossible quest." Baek Ain's voice is filled with sarcasm enough for a system like Alicia to notice.

[...]

[Dark thoughts are negatively affecting you, host]

[Even though the "Goddess of Opportunity." is unfair, your growth so far is proving its effectiveness]

[Please bear it, host. Constellations cannot issue too many quests within a year. And you have received three directly from the "Goddess of Opportunity." which means you won't receive any next year]

"Finally, a useful piece of information."

"Thank you, Alicia."

[...You're welcome]

Baek Ain smiled, knowing the Goddess of Opportunity won't meddle with his life next year. The following year after that would be rather grim, but Baek Ain should be strong enough to handle most of the problems of this world.

Baek Ain returned to the Rock Desert City and saw his companions waiting for him. He smiled and greeted them casually, "Morning."

Lan Rou smiled and returned, "Morning, Ain."

"Yue Mei!"

"Human, how dare you?!" They surrounded Baek Ain, but before they could attack him.

Baek Ain summoned his Wings of Freedom and surpassed the snake people in the area, attacking their vital area without killing them.

BAM!

BAM!

BAM!

"I'm not here for you guys." He kicked the air and disappeared from the gate.

Baek Ain's figure flashed miles away after kicking the air continuously. He arrived at the oasis surrounded by a garden-like forest and saw Queen Medusa waiting for him.

She didn't seem surprised and showed somewhat surprise in her bored red eyes.

Queen Medusa exuded an arrogant presence from her body. She has the right to do so because she was the ruler of this place.

"Interesting, human. I haven't seen one for years, but you must have some guts to meet this queen." Her voice is alluring with confidence.

Baek Ain smiled and replied, "My name is Baek Ain. I'm here to challenge Queen Medusa in a fight and bet."

"Fight me?" Queen Medusa has never heard such a good joke in a while.

"You, a mere 1-Star Dou King, want to challenge me?"

"10-Star Dou Emperor? Hahaha~!"

Baek Ain maintained his smile and provoked her with the oldest trick in the book, "Are you afraid?"

BOOM!

The oasis filled with intense pressure as Queen Medusa sat straight on her golden throne. She gazed at Baek Ain and said, "Such a good joke..."

"And you even dared to provoke me pettily. It seems death wasn't an issue for you."

"You can kill me if you can?" Baek Ain shrugged casually.

"However, let's put our bet first. If I win, I want Green Lotus Core Flame."

BAM!

Queen Medusa flicked her finger and sent an energy projectile at Baek Ain. It was moving at unbelievable speed and reached his head almost instantly.

Clank! BOOM!

Baek Ain parried the energy projective and sent it down, making the ground explode.

'Hmm? It seems he isn't all talk.' Queen Medusa frowned inside.

She was "actually." amused by this young human's abilities and decided to play with his small game. "What if I win?" She asked while pressuring him with killing intent enough to make the other Dou Emperor pale and crap their pants.

Baek Ain gave her a solemn look and confidently answered, "I'll give you a 7-Tier Pill: Heaven Swallowing Python Pill and a chance."

"A chance?" Queen Medusa was confused for a moment

"Yes. A chance to become my wife."

"..." Queen Medusa.

[...] Alicia.