Summoned and Unwanted

697 A legendary Dullahan appears

Awa stared at Vincent after kissing him. She was feeling multiple emotions. Sadness, embarrassment, gratefulness, and even hope.

Vincent’s hands landed on her shoulders. Her body was shaken twice before her eye moved over to Vincent’s eyes.

“Are you not going to let me finish?” Vincent asked.

Awa brightly blushed. She misunderstood, closed her eyes, and pushed her lips forward as if she was waiting to receive a kiss from Vincent.

*Sigh* “Does that mean you want to become my woman even if I told you I have multiple women?”

“We are dead and alone in this place. I can be your woman until one of them dies and comes here.” Awa nervously said while keeping her eyes closed.

[What if Vincent and the other girls accept you? Would you remain with Vincent and the new big family of husband and wives.]

‘Is Kazumi trying to trick Awa into something? She really loves drama...’ Vincent pondered while gently shaking his head.

Awa secretly squinted open one of her eyes to peek at Vincent. “I... I would not mind sharing a warrior like...”

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“I will gladly return any love you express, but I need to tell you something very important. You...”

“Even if I am lacking with the body that can never get fat as you desire, I will try my best to be a great woman for you.” Awa said before closing her shut her eye and moving her lips as if she were expecting to start an eternity of love.

Vincent covered her mouth with one hand and gently pinched her cheek with the other, causing Awa to open her eyes.

“Before you make a decision, you need to let me tell you something very important. Nod if you understand.”

Awa nodded.

“Awa. The truth is that you are on the brink of death. In the living world, the place where your body is lying on snow-covered with your blood is a body still barely alive.”

*Muff?*

“You guessed right. If your body isn’t dead yet, it means it can be saved.”

“The reason why your body is still alive? Do you remember the female Cefeye wearing your thorn clothes? The extension of your life was her doing.”

*Muff!*

“Surprised, right? You are still barely alive because the female Cefeye sacrificed most of her life to give you a little bit more time. She infused her life in a single hair, and your mother fed you the hair after believing in me.”

*Muff...*

“So I hope this information can answer most of your questions. This place isn’t the afterlife. This place is both our Soul Domain temporarily connected.”

Vincent stopped covering Awa’s mouth and took a step back.

“Have you not noticed standing and walking normally? Have you noticed there isn’t a single wound on your body or clothes?”

Awa looked at her clothes. They were the same warm clothes Vincent had given her.

However, the clothes appeared to be brand new. Not only that, but the clothes were undamaged and clean. Awa could not smell the clothes as if they were scentless.

“Shocking, right? Your consciousness entered your soul. The body and clothes you see have formed as the way you see your current self without any injuries.”

Awa gently shook her head. “Even if you are telling me this. I want you to save your life instead of mine. You can do more for my people than I can do with my weak body.”

“Haha.” Vincent laughed.

[Yep. Your pride in choosing the best choice for everyone is making you forget to ask the most important question.]

“What?... what do you mean?” Awa asked with a perplexed expression.

“I am still alive. I also am not in a life-and-death situation yet.”

“Yet?” Awa asked worriedly.

“That is a thing you do not need to know.”

“But...”

“No, but’s Awa. Didn’t I tell you I am from a different world? I have the skill to make someone my retainer. As you are witnessing, I have already used my special power to make you my retainer and save your life.”

“Then... does this mean you can not heal yourself with your special power.”

Vincent shook his head. “I made my choice to save your life.”

“But why are you... ” *Sniffle* “why are you doing so much for me?” *Sniffle* “I have not even awakened to become a warrior...” *Sniffle* “I am useless.”

“I need someone like you to lead the Dullahans to the city with Plow and Zero with you. I will remove a part of the wall, and you lead your people out.”

*Sniffle* “What about you?” Awa asked while wiping her face from the tears welling in her eyes.

“Accepting to become my retainer means you will become one of my people. It means to become a person I can trust my life with.”

“Accept, and you can recover from the wound. Your body will also change as if you are a person who eats well. Your body will become temporarily energized, and there is a high chance of awakening as well.”

Awa became astonished about the healing part. The moment she heard about awakening a class, her eyes didn’t blink as they stared at Vincent. Awa couldn’t believe Vincent not only could save her life, but Vincent could help her achieve what she could not by herself.

Awa could not hold her tear any longer. She fell to her knees and started crying. The tears she produced were from sadness and joy. Not even Awa could know which emotion was stronger at the moment.

Vincent knelt in front of Awa. He hugged her and gently patted her back.

*Sniffle.* “I can’t thank you enough.” *Sniffle.* “I don’t know how I can ever repay this debt.” *Sniffle.*

“You can repay this debt by trusting in me and by leading your people outside with the temporary energy boost. I do not need you to become my woman if you do not wish. I only seek people I know to have my back without a shred of a doubt.”

Awa nodded her head on Vincent’s shoulder. *Sniffle.* “Okay. I accept.”

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[Notice]

[Soul Retainer Bond (Blessed) has been chosen on Awa.]

[-20sp has been used to start the test. 0sp remaining.]

[Checking compatibility...]

[Compatibility check done.]

[Checking personality...]

[Personality check done.]

[Seven deadly sins check done.]

[Awa has passed the test.]

[Blessed Retainer Awa gained.]

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Awa passed the test almost instantly. Her green glowing body began to float, and the darkness faded. Before the Soul Doman bridge separated, Kazumi noticed a strange four-legged shadow with a head covered by smoke.

*Living world*

Vincent blinked and saw the green-glowing Awa hovering in front of her shocked parents.

“What is happening to my daughter? Didn’t you say her life would be saved? Why did she touch her foot and moan in pain?” Amie urgently asked.

“Why is my sweet daughter in pain? She is going to be fine... right?” Lamin questioned while blinking his eyes as if he was about to faint.

Vincent looked at all the Dullahans. He pointed at Awa and announced. “The old Awa you all knew will be reborn in front of your eyes. The pain she experienced on her foot was the mark of being one of my family.”

Amie and Lamin turned their gaze onto the descending Awa. The moment her feet touched the red snow colored from her blood, the green glow faded.

Awa stretched her arms and opened her eyes. She looked down and saw her parents sitting on the snow.

“Mother! Father! Let me help you get up.” Awa said. She grabbed her mother’s hand and pulled her up with force.

“Ouch.”

“Oh! Sorry, mother! I feel so much energy I can not control my strength.” Awa said. She raised her hand and examined the healthy-looking hand. Her hand wasn’t thin and fragile looking anymore.

Awa grabbed her shirt and exposed her belly. Amie, Lamin, and all the Dullahans couldn’t believe how Awa’s ribcage was barely visible. The word “Rebirth” flashed in their minds.

Awa lowered her shirt after feeling satisfied she had become fat enough for the bones not to remain exposed.

“Father. I will help you.” Awa said before carefully helping her father stand.

[So. How strong of a warrior did Awa become? I am very curious.]

Vincent focused his gaze on the new and refreshed Awa. Shortly, Awa’s status window appeared in front of Vincent, and it had surprising details.

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[Name] Awa

[Soul Synch] 22%

[Race] Dullahan

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[Age] 19

[Condition] Healthy, Energy Boost (10min)

[Traits] Blood Tempered Body Stage One, Mana Tempered Body Stage One, Soul Link, Dark Knight, Dark Hair, Double Nutrient Absorption

[Class] Advanced Alchemist

[Stats] Strength 19 || Agility 17 || Perception 31 || Mana 289

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[Class Advanced Alchemist]

*Higher Transmutate

*Higher Liquify

*Minor Potion Making

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[Third Eye activate.]

[Dark Knight description.]

[Summon a horse born from the same soul with a connection that can never be severed, as both beings can be considered as one.]

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[Third Eye activate.]

[Dark Hair description.]

[The user with [Life Bound Cefeye Hair] mutated the effects to [Dark Hair]

[Dark Hair] allows the user to extend a thin yet difficult-to-sever dark hair with the ability to regenerate after a while.]

[The max [Dark Hair] used can increase depending on the user’s potential. The length will also depend on the user’s potential.]

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[Third Eye activate.]

[Double Nutrient Absorption description.]

[Any beneficial nutrient the user will absorb will be twice as effective.]

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[Third Eye activate.]

[Transmutate description.]

[The user can alter the shape of an item characterized as a material. The higher the familiarity with the item chosen to transmute, the higher the chances of success increase.]

[Transmutate] can assist the process of material fusion and increase the success rate based on the proficiency of each material used in the fusion.]

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