ALL NOVEL Chapter 294: Yoru
Meanwhile, just as this was transpiring, in Lorien's domain, a tall creature about half a meter in height, with a bird-like body resembling an owl could be seen standing in front of what appeared to be an immensely large tomb.
With its piercing gaze, the devil scanned the large tomb back and forth, trying to analyze the structure before her.
"What is this thing? What is it even made of?"
Circling the structure, a flicker of hesitation passed through the creature's eyes as she looked at it.
"I can sense the mysterious power within it; It feels of the same nature and origin as the force that shrouded the world for a few moments a week ago."
Thinking of this, the war devil, previously hesitant, began contemplating ways to acquire this power instead of fearing it.
After all, she knew all too well that danger and opportunity often coincide; otherwise, she wouldn't have come here in the first place.
"With this power, I can get my revenge on Chainsaw Man!"
"With it, I can restore my power and the fragments I lost!"
"However, how to do so? Should I just sit here, watch it, and try to gather the power that way, or should I..."
It's just the moment she said this out loud, a calm and gentle voice suddenly sounded right behind her ear, sending a chill down her spine.
"You're just complicating things, all you have to do is touch it."
Hearing this, the previously calm Yoru swiftly turned her owl head 180 degrees, looking vigilantly at the being behind her as she then slowly turned her body to face the same direction.
However, upon seeing the silver-haired, golden-eyed man sitting cross-legged in mid-air right behind her, lazily supporting his weight with one hand placed on his crossed leg, Yoru felt her heart sink.
'What's this feeling...'
'It feels that I am about to be killed at any moment.'
Moreover, what made things even worse was that the world's will, which had remained silent since the beginning, began sending her urgent signals to leave as quickly as possible.
Additionally, as it did so, thunder roared across the vast blue sky, warning of the impending war if things were to escalate.
However, in response, Lorien simply raised his head to the sky for a moment, sneered in disdain, and then turned his attention back to Yoru.
"Ignore the drama queen; it doesn't like me much. When it detects my presence near its 'subjects' it tends to overreact. So, what brings you here, Miss Devil? Do tell."
Hearing this and sensing the absence of hostility in Lorien's voice, Yoru, along with the world's will, which had ceased its warning signals, immediately calmed down.
So, with her life clearly not in danger, Yoru looked at Lorien with her piercing eyes and spoke calmly.
"Power, I come here to seek power so I could restore what's rightfully mine."
Hearing this, Lorien nodded slightly; However, under Yoru's piercing gaze, he couldn't help but feel slightly uncomfortable.
'Tsk, it's really uncomfortable talking to non-humanoid creatures.'
Thinking of this, Lorien couldn't help but immediately interrupt the flow of the conversation and say.
"Before we proceed, can't you transform into a human form? It feels a bit weird talking to you like this."
However, to his dismay, Yoru simply shook her owl head and responded coldly, with anger simmering beneath her calm exterior.
"I cannot, I am injured, I am currently nothing but a shadow of my former self."
Hearing this, an apologetic look immediately appeared on Lorien's face as he responded.
"Oh, Sorry, totally forgot about this..."
Shaking his head, Lorien then pointed his finger at Yoru and continued.
"As it is my fault, let me help you then."
*Bzzzzz*
Stating this, Lorien then mobilized his power to help Yoru recover some of her injuries while also consolidating her existence and state.
*Bzzzzz*
As the multicolored light continued to swirl around the war devil's bird-like body, Yoru could be seen visibly relaxing as a wave of comfort washed over her.
However, even so, she didn't forget her objective as she began manipulating her body, transforming it into that of a human
It's just that what she didn't realize was that while she was transforming, Lorien, who was using his power to heal her, was also subtly influencing her transformation, making her new form closer to her original appearance from the original timeline
'Well, it would be odd if she had an entirely different look. However, from what I can tell, my influence didn't make much of a difference since her natural appearance is already close to it.'
Waiting patiently, Lorien continued to observe Yoru's transformation in silence, the thoughts in his mind currently unknown.
However, just then, something happened that caused Lorien's eyes to widen in shock, almost making him fall from mid-air.
'??!!!'
'Why are you naked?! Aren't devils usually clothed when they transform? Why is it different for you?!'
It's just that before Lorien could say anything, he noticed the strange look on Yoru's face, making him realize what was happening which in turn prompted him to swiftly change his words.
"Miss devil, I didn't know that you were an exhibitionist." Said Lorien disgust appearing on his face.
It's just that in response, Yoru simply smiled, took a couple of steps towards Lorien, and tapped him on the chest with her index finger.
"Is it?"
Seeing this, Lorien couldn't help but feel a bit speechless.
"In war, the end justifies the means right?"
Shaking his head, Lorien waved his hand, causing clothes to appear on Yoru, after all, he knew he couldn't win such a 'battle' against someone who didn't care at all
However, in response to his actions, all he received was a somewhat arrogant look from the war devil.
'Ugh, she's as difficult to deal with as she was in the original.'
'The people of this world really do have a few screws loose, they are really a pain in the ass.'
'However, in this case, she probably did all of this on purpose to test me.'
Shaking his head once more, Lorien's somewhat speechless look swiftly turned into a calm, and a bit serious expression as he redirected the conversation back on track.
"Now, at least, we can discuss what you want from me." Lorien said, pausing for a moment before continuing while rubbing his chin.
"However, before we proceed, I'm quite curious—why are you so weak?"