The female ghost stood there, dazed.
She realized there was no way to refute his analogy because he wasn''t a normal person.
He was a pervert who could get excited by terrifying wraiths like her!
Lin En adjusted his monocle and shook his head, saying:
"Ma''am, let me tell you something. No matter how ugly or misshapen she might be, she''s still your child!"
"Besides..."
Lin En cradled the adorable child in his arms and said earnestly:
"She''s so cute!"
The female ghost glared at him, clenching her sharp claws, and said, "Stop your nonsense. If she was born normally, my child would never have turned out like this!"
"You must have done something to her!"
Lin En waved his hand and said seriously, "Let''s set that aside for now. Let me ask you, do you really want your child to become a deranged wraith, a twisted monster full of tentacles?"
The female ghost was taken aback.
Seeing the change in her expression, Lin En seized the opportunity.
He didn''t give her a chance to react and said deeply:
"Would you prefer a malicious being that attacks you on sight, or a sweet, understanding child who calls you ''Mommy''?"
Lin En flicked the little beast ears of the child in his arms.
"Mommy~" the child immediately called out.
The female ghost shuddered all over, and a hint of confusion appeared in her malicious eyes.
[Soothing Experience +1]
[Soothing Experience +1]
Lin En looked at her calmly and said, "And if I''m not mistaken, deep down, you long for your child to have such a pure appearance and heart, don''t you?"
Upon hearing this, the female ghost became furious and said:
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"Stop your nonsense, I''ll..."
[Ding! Crisis Level 81%]
[Ding! Crisis Level 91%]
Lin En flicked the little ears of the child in his arms.
"Yada~~" the child wiggled its tail.
Sproing—
The female ghost trembled, and the murderous intent that had just risen was immediately suppressed by the child''s adorable voice.
[Ding! Crisis Level -10%]
[Ding! Crisis Level -10%]
Lin En said seriously, "Actually, deep down, you agree with what I''m saying, don''t you?"
"You''re talking nonsense!" the female ghost''s tentacles flailed wildly as she glared at Lin En.
"We''ve already discussed the nonsense."
Lin En waved his hand, and his monocle reflected a wise light.
"You can''t hide it from me, ma''am. Haven''t you noticed? In your human form, you move with extraordinary confidence, especially your gaze, which is full of the charm of a mature woman."
"That kind of feeling can''t be faked. Deep down, you also want to truly possess such a perfect body and appearance, don''t you?"
The female ghost involuntarily trembled.
It was as if he had suddenly uncovered some hidden, shameful secret buried deep in her heart.
Her face instantly showed an expression of embarrassment and anger.
"Don''t be so quick to anger!"
Lin En extended his hand, his expression serious, and said:
"It''s human nature, nothing to be ashamed of. And aren''t you aware?"
"This is the dark world, where humans are few and far between. If you became so beautiful just to enchant others, don''t you think..."
"Aside from enchanting me, your appearance has no other use?"
The female ghost stood there, dazed.
Clearly.
Every word Lin En said was like a sharp sword, piercing the softest part of her heart.
Because Lin En was indeed right.
"Of course, both of your faces can enchant me, but let''s not talk about that."
Lin En adjusted his monocle and said seriously:
"Ma''am, although you may indeed be a wraith, I believe that a wraith who pursues beauty cannot be ugly. And you are definitely not the deranged and evil monster you claim to be."
[Crisis Level 41%]
[Crisis Level 31%]
[Crisis Level 20%]
The female ghost stood there, dazed, and the tentacles that had been surging all over her body slowly calmed down.
Because no one had ever spoken to her like this before.
No one had ever thought she wasn''t a deranged wraith...
"For example, in my eyes, you are very beautiful, not just in appearance, but also the maternal radiance you exude, that inner light that is more human than I am!"
Lin En said earnestly and seriously:
"Don''t you understand now? The wraith fragment you shed was able to hatch such a sweet and adorable child. Doesn''t that..."
"Prove the truth, goodness, and beauty within you?!"
With the last few words, Lin En''s voice suddenly rose, as if filled with a power that could move hearts.
[Ding! Crisis Level reduced to 5%]
[Ding! Crisis Level reduced to 0%]
[Ding! Blood-Clad Wraith''s Favorability +10]
The female ghost opened her mouth, standing there in a daze, feeling as if she might actually be... a bit beautiful...
Seeing the female ghost''s mindset shaken, Lin En intensified his efforts and said seriously:
"Think about your child. Why are other wraiths born twisted and deranged, yet she alone has such a cute appearance, such pure eyes..."
"Do you really think a mere human like me could transform a deranged wraith into such a lovely and wonderful being?"
"No!"
Lin En waved his hand and shouted:
"Even I don''t believe it!"
[Speech Experience +1]
[Persuasion Skill +1]
[Oratory Experience +1]
The female ghost moved her lips, standing there dazed, unable to interject a word.
Because everything he said was indeed reasonable.
"Um... well..."
Lin En suddenly turned his head, adjusted his monocle, and said in a deep, resonant male voice:
"So! Cherish it, beautiful lady! This child is the most precious gift heaven has given you. Such an adorable child, who in this world wouldn''t truly love her?!"
Lin En flicked the little beast ears of the child.
"Yada~~" the Blood Wraith Infant wiggled.
"......"
"......"
The surroundings fell silent.
The female ghost stood there, dazed, subconsciously extending her tentacles to clap awkwardly twice.
She didn''t even know why she wanted to clap, it just felt like the right moment, and she couldn''t help but do it.
Lin En cleared his throat and said seriously:
"What do you think?"
The female ghost trembled all over, her gaze somewhat panicked as if trying to avoid something.
"Uh... it seems... there''s some truth to it..."
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the task: Survive, you have received rewards: 500 Skull Coins, Basic Experience +200, Special Reward: "Infectious Aura" x1]
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the task: Wraith Mother, you have received rewards: Skull Coins x300, Basic Experience +100, Blood-Clad Wraith Favorability +50]
[Ding! You have achieved: "Off-the-Cuff Speaker"]
[Off-the-Cuff Speaker (Achievement)]: You successfully persuaded a high-level female entity with malice towards you during an impromptu speech. You gain a permanent bonus: Persuasion Success Rate +1%, Female Favorability +1]