Chapter 2266 - 1134: I Have Understood Everything (2)

Chapter 2266: Chapter 1134: I Have Understood Everything (2)

Of course, she definitely couldn’t just rush to the Demon King’s Palace and question the Demon King sitting on that throne directly. That wouldn’t be questioning but rather offering door-to-door delivery service. If she dared to go there, she definitely wouldn’t be able to escape the Demon King’s Castle in a short time.

However, if she couldn’t question the current Demon King, it didn’t mean she couldn’t ask the former Demon King.

After all, it’s the same person, they think alike and both have a belly full of bad ideas.

"Calling Old Six, respond quickly."

She summoned her sixth mind in the Sea of Consciousness.

Tsk, speaking of which, although it’s her mind circuit, Astimos seldom stayed in her Sea of Consciousness. Instead, he frequently went to mix with his cheap sister through the sisterly connection between her and Hermes.

These two guys are indeed best friends — they’re so close that they’ve become one.

"What do you want? And stop calling me Old Six, just because you are my true self now doesn’t mean you can be rude to me."

Summoned, Astimos answered. The beautiful, wicked but dignified big sister appeared from the Sea of Consciousness and protested with displeasure.

Even if she was the former one, she was still the boss who was once the Witch King, right? Didn’t she want to save face?

"Alright, Old Six, I just want to borrow your thinking pattern for a bit, that’s all."

Dorothy smiled and said.

"Uh, are you sure? Although you and I are indeed one now, you should know that borrowing my mind is still very dangerous for you."

The Sister Demon Queen didn’t doubt much, only appearing somewhat hesitant and worried.

Unlike other mind circuits derived from Dorothy herself, this sixth mind is a direct copy of Astimos’ mind. Although they are considered one entity now, the Homebody Witch actually dared not use it directly and without burden like with the Fairy King or the Moon God.

Although Dorothy could indeed borrow Astimos’ mind, she couldn’t use it for too long or too frequently, otherwise she might really end up with a split personality.

After all, Astimos’ ten-thousand-year-long life was too overwhelming for Dorothy, whose combined age over three lifetimes couldn’t reach a hundred. One mistake could result in overturning the heavens, mixing up what’s primary and secondary.

"Don’t worry, I am just considering whether I’ve been tricked. It won’t take long, no big deal. Mainly, I really can’t figure out if I’ve been set up, and I need Lord Astimos’ wisdom to help me check."

Dorothy flattered as she spoke.

Hmm, she’s somewhat figured out this former Demon King’s character — soft-hearted, not hard-hearted. If you compliment her a bit, this poor child would feel elated and end up "rewarding" you.

Of course, this "you" is limited to those recognized by her proud self. Otherwise, even if an ant’s flattery was loud, she wouldn’t spare it a glance.

Luckily, in the eyes of this former Demon King, the Homebody Witch was at least "barely worth a look."

Indeed...

"Humph, now you know how powerful I am, right? An old person at home is like a treasure. Although I didn’t need your meddling rescue back then, your loyalty was seen by me. I don’t mind giving you some rewards. The little girl Fanny is ultimately too young; it still needs me, the teacher, to take action."

Astimos indeed started to boast.

She wasn’t just poking her head out; she emerged bit by bit completely.

That was the fully grown, mature version of Artie — with an exquisite face, eerie aura, tall and slender figure, especially her long legs that even Dorothy found hard to control her gaze from.

"Go ahead, but only for one second at most. More than that won’t do; you’re taking on too much."

The Sister Demon Queen proudly placed her hands on her hips and said.

Dorothy also withdrew her gaze, nodded.

Actually, she could directly ask Astimos without risking merging mind circuits, but who believes what the Demon King says is a fool.

Astimos and Artie are ultimately one person, even if Artie’s outside scheme really has nothing to do with Astimos, and the former Demon King doesn’t know it. But the Homebody Witch is sure that if she roughly describes her predicament, Astimos would immediately grasp Artie’s intentions and start to collaborate, tricking and arranging her with double the deception.

Humph, to expose the Demon King’s trickery, one must become the Demon King oneself.

The Homebody Witch was very clear in her heart.

Yet, it was only because she had strong spiritual power, the Saint’s Soul, the Pact of the Heart, and the Bodhisattva State of Mind that she dared to act this way. Otherwise, anyone else, even if she were as talented as Sophia, or strong as Evelette, it would be courting death.

In the instant they adopt the Demon King’s mindset, they would directly be impacted by the bad ideas inside and become the Demon King’s puppet, brainwashed into the Demon King’s minions.

After all, this behavior is not as simple as gazing into the Abyss; it’s actively embracing the Abyss, merging with it — one has never heard of anyone actively plunging into the Abyss and coming out intact.

Therefore, in the Sea of Consciousness, the Homebody Witch and Astimos reached out and clasped hands. Then, pulling each other forward, their silhouettes collided, embraced, and finally overlapped.

Then, a cascade of information burst into Dorothy’s mind, rapidly rushing through like a meteor shower, transforming the stars.