Pain Immunity: Worried the Villains Aren’t Twisted Enough

Chapter 718: I'm done playing! There's someone in my blanket!

No matter what level this was, Lu Ce knew very well himself that this mask of his was his most crucial item, something that had been with him from the very beginning, continuously growing.

Now, it even contained secrets related to Agony!

Unlocking all seven forms, overloading all seven forms—this was something he had accumulated for so long and finally accomplished. It was hard not to be excited.

So much so that even the top-tier, crucial thing in the game's rewards, the [Evolution of the Chosen of Agony Ability], was temporarily pushed to the back of his mind.

His body continued repairing itself here. Without the slightest hesitation, his hands trembling slightly, he took out his mask.

That unprecedented Zero Sequence Item, The Seven Deadly Sins!

As he summoned it, a stream of air flowed out from who-knows-where, floating above Lu Ce's hands.

It was a chaotic mass of power, containing who-knows-what inside. Just looking at it gave a feeling that could drive one mad.

It was a unique sense of oppression, not quite the same as divine artifacts. But perhaps because it had been worn on Lu Ce's face for too long, this eeriness and oppression didn't affect him much.

Instead, holding it in his hands gave him a strange sense of familiarity."Where's my mask? Why is it just like this now?"

[The Seven Deadly Sins exists in an energy form, with no fixed state. Please choose the initial form yourself, Player.]

Although it was an unprecedented Zero Sequence Item, it was still a product of the Game. The Game's voice dutifully provided an explanation.

Lu Ce recalled that, in fact, this mask had been like this from the very start. It was he who had defined its form as a mask.

"Let it be a mask, then."

After saying this, a sudden inspiration struck Lu Ce. It was as if he suddenly understood how to use this thing. He raised his hands and, as if washing his face, smeared that mass of energy in his hands onto his own face.

After spreading it evenly, he couldn't feel himself wearing a mask. Only the corner of his mouth inexplicably lifted slightly...

"What do I look like now... Is the mask's initial form still Greed?"

Lu Ce muttered to himself, but there was no mirror here. He couldn't see himself.

[Zero Sequence Item: The Seven Deadly Sins.]

[Ability Description: Can freely switch between the seven deadly sin states according to the user's will, using the corresponding abilities. Each transformation will increase the user's degree of mental confusion.]

[The user has passed all initial trials of The Seven Deadly Sins. Now, regardless of which form, it will automatically be in the 'Overload' state. However, the user's degree of control has also been improved to a certain extent.]

[Can use the abilities of multiple deadly sins simultaneously. The more used, the higher the degree of mental confusion.]

[Friendly Reminder: As the most powerful and dangerous Sequence Item, The Seven Deadly Sins possesses nearly limitless abilities. However, its use feeds on the user's sanity. Excessive use may cause one to completely lose themselves.]

[Control the deadly sins within your heart, and you are its master. Otherwise, it may become your master!]

After reading this description, Lu Ce could basically confirm that this should be the final form of this thing.

The strongest Sequence Item, the most dangerous Sequence Item...

It deserved such a description. After all, each deadly sin form was qualified to have its own exclusive weapon, and could even be chosen by a God to become a spokesperson.

"But, what exactly is my current external appearance?"

Lu Ce thought about it. He felt his spirit wasn't particularly mad, and seemed quite stable.

Forget it, I'll check after going out.

"What kind of upgrade is the Chosen of Agony?"

Regarding this question, the Game still gave no response, merely repeating it once more.

Lu Ce thought for a moment. He felt that things related to [Agony] might truly be something the Game couldn't decide on.

Then I'll research it myself after going out.

Just as he was thinking this, an intense drowsiness washed over him. His body was almost fully repaired. He knew that fighting against Gods, his mental load was probably even more top-tier, after all, his brain had been pierced.

Huh? Wait, those four Godslayer Spikes, aren't they part of my reward?

His mind was gradually starting to become unclear. After thinking for a moment, Lu Ce spoke vaguely:

"While I'm sleeping, use that Divine Might Baptism thing on me..."

After saying this, he directly fell asleep in this void.

......

He didn't know how much time had passed. Lu Ce's eyelids fluttered. The muscles all over his body were unusually relaxed, giving him an indescribable comfort.

He kept his eyes closed for a while longer. When he opened them, he knew he should have already returned to his own room.

Perhaps because he had experienced too much in the last game, facing seven Gods and the Arbitrator who could also be considered a God.

So now, lying on this soft bed, he felt a few more degrees of peace and happiness compared to usual.

"So comfortable... I wonder how many days I've slept," Lu Ce muttered to himself.

"You've slept for over 50 hours, more than two days," Xie Antong replied from beside him.

"Oh, that long..."

Wait.

Who!?

Lu Ce jolted in shock. His mind, muddled like paste, suddenly snapped awake. No matter how soundly he could sleep, he couldn't have slept *that* dead.

With a fierce yank, he threw the covers off, jumped out, stood by the window, and looked at Xie Antong on the bed.

I'm not playing! Why is there someone in my bed!?

"Haha."

He suddenly laughed. His mind raced from the Big Bang to the Xinhai Revolution, wondering if this was the "mental confusion" mentioned by The Seven Deadly Sins.

But by the looks of it, her clothes were still quite tidy. She was just lying on her side on the bed, looking at him. Probably nothing happened.

Lu Ce shook his head. He still asked:

"Why are you in my bed?"

"I wanted to see you, so I came," Xie Antong said very naturally.

Lu Ce: ?

He instinctively looked towards the door, frowning. Actually, Xie Antong coming wasn't the main issue. The key was, someone broke in, and I actually didn't wake up?

"I didn't open the door. I mean that literally," Xie Antong volunteered.

"My gains from this game... were quite significant. I obtained a skill called Heartward Drift."

"If I really want to see someone, I will directly appear by their side."

Lu Ce was shocked, unable to hold back a sigh:

"Such a perverted ability!?"

This was practically a divine skill for assassins.

Xie Antong nodded, sitting up from the bed, and said:

"I suspect it might be an ability Pleasure gave me. This ability is quite amusing too."

Only then did Lu Ce understand, thoughtfully nodding. At the end of the last game, it seemed [Pleasure] had given her a portion of power.

Wait, why do I remember something like that? I shouldn't have been conscious back then...

Seeing him lost in thought, Xie Antong's lips curved up slightly.

She hadn't told the whole truth.

This "Heartward Drift," after use, requires a judgment—a judgment on whether the target subconsciously wants her to come over or not.

If not, they will involuntarily feel wary and restless.

Conversely, they will feel peace, and happiness...