Embracing Your Child

Lynne secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. But he knew although the mission had been completed, now was not the time to complain about the system.

"It makes sense of course, because every word I said is reasonable!" Lynne sat there upright and serious.

Splash—

The split face of the ghost woman slowly closed, and the thick tentacles were retracted back into her body by her. Once again, she resumed the appearance of a graceful and mature woman from before. Her eyes were wide open, her hands placed on her chest, and she looked at the little cute spirit baby in Lynne's arms. For a moment, she was somewhat restless.

"I… I... that…"

She avoided the innocent gaze of the cute baby, troubled like a young girl who had just gotten married.

"Come, hold your child," Lynne said with a serious face.

The ghost woman twisted her head shyly, daring not to look at the cute baby, her hands hesitantly stretched forward.

Seeing this, Lynne, without another word, directly pushed the cute baby in his arms into the arms of the ghost woman.

"Ya-da~"

The ghost baby (๑＞︶＜)و hugged the ghost woman's neck, stuck out her little tongue, and affectionately licked her cheek, leaving streaks of moisture on her face.

The ghost woman stood there dumbfounded and stiff, allowing her daughter in her arms to lick her affectionately. Clearly, she had never had such affectionate experiences before.

Because the ghost babies that had formed from the fragments that fell off her body before, were all malicious, almost killing any living beings in sight. Even though their treatment of her was the same, none of the evil spirits truly regarded her as their mother.

"How does it feel?" Lynne asked, serious and earnest: "Do you feel a burst of joy and sweetness from your heart?"

The ghost woman, stiffly holding the baby, replied: "Not quite used to it…"

Lynne nodded, gave a thumbs up, and seriously said: "Normal, the first time being a normal mother, there will often be a bit of helplessness, just like the awkwardness felt during the first intimate encounter."

"…"

After a long while, the ghost woman finally shook her head vigorously and her face resumed its cold expression, holding the baby she said: "Hmph! You slick-speaking brat, don't think that a few words can really change the fact that my child has changed under you! I'll live next to you for now, and when I'm interested in you someday, I'll sneak in late at night to devour you."

"Ya-da~~"

The cute baby (๑＞︶＜)و licked the cheek of the ghost woman again. The ghost woman was once again dumbfounded.

"Let… Let's wait and see!"

…

Lynne kept a smile on his face, sweating profusely, watching the alluring woman walk out the door with the ghost baby in her arms. After she left, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed into the chair.

Lynne muttered to himself: "No good, it seems I have to hurry and improve my combat ability. Otherwise, if I encounter this kind of situation again, it won't be as lucky as today…"

And the ghost woman said she would come to find him again! Although today he successfully made her lose her malice towards him, there's no telling when on a whim, she really might sneak in at night to execute him on the spot.

"I can only wait until tonight, the master should be back soon!"

Lynne stabilized his emotions. He then opened the system space and took out the special reward he had just received.

[Infectious Aura]

[Quality: Rare Passive Skill]

[Introduction: During persuasive activities, it can likely increase persuasiveness towards the target and reduce the target's malice.]

[Attribute Blessing: Soothing Proficiency Permanent +1]

Indeed, it's a skill.

Lynne read the introduction carefully. He roughly understood the function of this skill. That is to say, when he is performing operations like psychological counseling on a target, it can increase the success rate on the target.

It's a pretty good auxiliary skill.

"Learn!"

In an instant, the skill book transformed into a stream and entered his body. A passive skill immediately appeared on his system panel.

Time slowly passed. Lynne continued his daily dull and boring desk work.

"Knock Knock Knock——"

A series of knocks came from outside the door.

The drowsy Lynne was suddenly revitalized and immediately revealed a professional smile, raising his head and saying: "Welcome…"

A chill slowly came in from outside the door. In front of Lynne's eyes, a tall and sturdy figure appeared.

A set of fierce black armor, dry and bone-white cheeks, a head of equally bone-white long hair draped behind, with crimson light flickering in his eyes. And behind him, a demonic warhorse covered in ominous black fur was led.

[Black Knight]

[Level: ???]

[Alignment: Chaotic Neutral]

[Combat Ability: Extremely strong attack and defense.]

[Introduction: A death knight wandering in the Dark World, possessing extreme martial ardor, devoted to challenging all the strong ones in the Dark World, with a strong desire for power.]

Lynne was shocked. Apparently, this is another tough guy. And looking at this attire and introduction, it definitely belongs to the category of elite bosses. Indeed, the demon hunter was right, many terrible fellows have come near Wandering Soul Lane.

"I need some sufficiently powerful battle support potions," A hoarse voice emitted from the mouth of the Black Knight. He took out a bloodstained money bag from his bosom, and the collision of coins could be heard. "The reward will be substantial."

[Ding! You triggered a task: Prepare a sufficiently powerful battle potion to the Black Knight's liking. Task reward: Experience +200, Skull Coin +100, Black Knight's return rate +1.]

Finally, a sufficiently normal customer has come!

Lynne immediately stood up, maintaining a smile, and said: "Please come in, guest, you have found the right place! In the whole Wandering Soul Lane, only our Bloodsaw Potion Shop has the most high-end potions!"

The Black Knight said hoarsely: "Isn't yours the only potion shop within hundreds of miles around here?"

The Black Knight walked through the main door. The soul lamp instantly fluttered wildly. The armor on his whole body made creaking metal friction sounds. An oppressive aura emanated. Without a doubt, this is an extremely powerful warrior!

"Sir, may I know what type of support potion you need?" Lynne introduced with a smile. He then took bottle after bottle of different potions from the counter and placed them on the table.

"We have all kinds of potions in our shop, a wide range of categories, guaranteed to satisfy you," Lynne pushed a bottle of potion on the table in front of the Black Knight. "For example, this one, Strength Potion. It can greatly enhance your attack strength, it's a hot-selling product in our shop, you can try it."

The Black Knight glanced at it. He picked up the potion and smelled it, then drank it in one gulp.

[Ding! Crisis Level 10%]

"No effect," The Black Knight put down the potion bottle hoarsely. "This kind of potion's enhancement to my combat ability can be almost neglected, are you making a fool of me?"

Lynne immediately felt a powerful aura enveloping him, suppressing him, his heartbeat accelerated. He immediately realized the hidden danger of this task.

That is to say, if this Black Knight does not get a potion that sufficiently satisfies him, he might resort to violence?!