Reincarnated With An SSS-Rank Talent In An Apocalyptic World-Chapter 66: Setting Boundaries

Standing atop my castle walls, I watched Queen Emma Velen and her soldiers descend the mountain path, dragging along the headless corpse and the offerings they brought with them.

While my offer was grand, my request was too heavy for her to carry. Giving up her family heritage was not something she could decide on in an instant, so I sent her back with her offerings.

Not without a parting word.

"I will not protect what I do not own. Submit or be eradicated by the darkness." I repeated those words with narrowed eyes.

With this done, I glanced at my bloodied hands and frowned. I had no plans of getting rid of the black leather trench coat and shirt—these things would be my war attire in this world—but that doesn’t mean I should wear them all the time while I’m here.

Snap!

A dark rift appeared beside me and I walked in, emerging in the castle library where I hung my coat on my reading chair. Another rift opened as soon as I grabbed it and I stepped in, returning to my dormitory on Earth.

"That castle has no source of water... I guess Lord Ravus and his fucking family weren’t big on hygiene," I grumbled.

Since I got there, I had no water to brush, drink, or bathe. I can’t stay there for months in that condition—I’m not a pig.

Buzz~Buzz!

My face twisted at the sound of my phone on the bed, buzzing. This left me wondering if someone was waiting for me to return to this world just to stress me.

I had spent only a day in my Nightfall Dominion territory, which was equivalent to 48 minutes on Earth. We had a two-week break, so why the hell were they bothering me?

Hmph!

Snorting disdainfully, I ignored the call and stripped myself. I planned to get these clothes washed but I couldn’t send them to the dry cleaner. It would be weird washing torn clothes.

"How am I supposed to explain I need to leave them this way to make space for my wings?" I shook my head while walking into the bathroom.

With no other choice, I washed them myself before filling up the bathtub with steaming hot water and sinking myself into it for hours.

The heat couldn’t burn my skin anymore—instead, it helped numb the stabbing pain I felt in my chest. Maybe it was fatigue or the soothing feeling that came with the hot bath, but my vision blurred as I slowly drifted into a deep sleep.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

My eyes slowly opened, twisting into a frown. The water had lost its warmth. Rising to my feet, I looked down only to notice the water had turned pitch black, as if I was bleeding ink, but I didn’t speak.

It was not news that my body was undergoing changes. Complaining about every little change felt stupid now. I unplugged the drain stopper before stepping out.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The banging on the door continued, but I wasn’t moved. Dealing with constant notification sounds, constant pain, and concern had strengthened my mental fortitude. Even if the person knocked for a month non-stop, I could carry on my day like they never existed.

Dragging my towel along, I walked over to the vanity and glanced at my reflection in the mirror. I clearly remembered how I looked months ago when I came to this world—emaciated, feeble, and ugly—but all that had changed overnight.

Currently, I had a physique men could only dream of and women would die for. My skin was slightly paler than usual, and my short hair had grown down to neck length.

Running my hand through my raven-black hair, I couldn’t help but notice my eyes. While they looked normal now, there was something about them I couldn’t explain. I felt drawn to them, like they were the pathway to heaven. It took some effort to break eye contact.

"I didn’t think I would change so much in such a short time," I muttered while pulling my toothbrush out of the drawer. "I guess it’s because I leveled up so much in just a day."

As soon as I was done brushing, I returned to the room with my towel tied around my waist. I was about to enter the dressing room when I heard Pamela’s voice. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"I know you are in there!" she yelled. "Open up!"

Freezing on the spot, I turned my attention to the door and let out a heavy sigh. With a heavy sigh, I approached and unlocked the door.

Bam!

Pamela kicked the door but I held it before it could hit my face, and in one powerful swing, the door slammed into her face, slamming shut in the process.

Bang!

I heard Pamela fall over on the other side. Calmly, I opened the door and looked at the fallen Pamela with a nosebleed. Standing a foot away was Natasha, covering her mouth in shock with the I can’t believe you did that look in her eyes.

"Behave!" I snarled, my voice laced with venom while my eyes turned pitch black.

Pamela originally wore a frown, but upon hearing my words, her eyes widened with surprise and a hint of fear in them. Even Natasha took another step back, glancing at me fearfully.

I didn’t bother saying anything else and walked into the dressing room, leaving them behind. A minute later, I stepped out wearing my night clothes and bunny slippers.

Pamela was seated on my bed, tissues pressed against her bloody nose, while Natasha stood timidly behind her.

"Speak your mind quickly, I need to sleep," I said in an annoyed tone.

The two exchanged glances, probably shocked by how direct and cold I was. What they failed to understand is that I’m no longer the same weakling I was a few months ago.

Now I had attained sufficient strength in this world. I had no reason to condone stupidity.

They could also feel the change. I could see it in Pamela’s apprehensive gaze. She could tell I had gotten stronger—and it scared her.

"We have a meeting with a few members of the Watchers tonight to discuss our plans for Louisiana," Pamela didn’t beat around the bush. "That’s why I called you so many times earlier today."

Upon hearing this, my frown eased up. As long as it involved Lee Bai, I couldn’t ignore it.

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