Yarra's Adventure Notes-Chapter 1461 - 247: My Courage, Beyond Your Expectations

"Perhaps it really is as you said; the increased power, part of it belongs to Nellie’s body, and because you have taken over Nellie’s body, you’re able to utilize these powers," Pannis said calmly. "However, the power of the soul is beyond your control, only Nellie’s soul can utilize it. So, the fact remains that Nellie’s soul is rapidly growing stronger, and you can’t interfere. Her soul’s growth will inevitably encroach upon your control of the body, and this struggle must have already begun. Otherwise, why would your expression be so strange? In truth, if you had not cooperated with my stalling from the moment I entered, and had attacked me directly instead, I wouldn’t have had the chance to wait for the people outside to act on the agreed time. In that case, the chances of me killing you would have been greatly reduced. But I knew you wouldn’t do that, it’s not your style. You Deities always like to completely dismantle your opponent’s defenses before reaping the rewards all at once. It was like this in the past, and it’s the same now; that’s why you would definitely cooperate with me to stall for time, just to find an opportunity to magnify my weaknesses infinitely, and then achieve your goal with ease. I have to admit, you almost succeeded. Despite all my preparations, you nearly found an opening, but thankfully, I held on in the end. Thus, the final victor will be me, not you."

"Hmph, it’s just a tiny conspiracy that succeeded, and you talk as if you’ve already achieved your goal, what a foolish act," Danacus sneered. "So what if she starts resisting? The advantage is still mine, as it’s still me who controls this body. If I wish, in a matter of seconds, I could leave her body and take over yours. And you, just like back then, have no power to stop me from doing anything. What can you do with that arrow? Have you forgotten our past experience? Once I leave her body, it poses no threat to me at all. Even if you shoot, it will be meaningless, as its only effective moment is while I am still in this body. However, hiding in this body, do you dare to shoot that Hunting Arrow? Hahaha, can you truly bring yourself to do that? Don’t forget, by shooting that arrow, the person you kill will not only be me but also the owner of this body. Hahaha, if she had been completely suppressed by me a few minutes ago, perhaps you would have the heart to shoot that arrow. But now it’s different, hehe, you know it yourself, she has awoken again. Even though she cannot control the body now, she is watching you from within, watching as you, her most beloved, shoot that arrow and take her life without leaving her any chance. You should understand that I’m not talking nonsense, everything I’ve said is true. You really are pitiable, using all means to target me, but in the end, you dug a trap and jumped into it yourself. How is it, facing a dilemma because of your own trap, this feeling is quite delightful, isn’t it?"

"A dilemma? Heh, I never felt troubled by a dilemma," Pannis said with a faint smile, slowly drawing the Bow of Release and aiming the Hunting Arrow at Nellie’s body, or more precisely, at Nellie’s heart, whispering, "I have said, I’ve long been psychologically prepared. If I dare to appear here, I’ve already braced myself to kill her. So, there’s no dilemma here; there’s only been one choice all along. Besides, Nellie, she is on my side. She has been waiting for my arrow to be released, waiting a long time. If there were a mirror, you should really take a look at yourself. Then you would know why I say so. Hah, you probably haven’t realized it yourself, your expression is filled with expectation and encouragement, even anxiety and urging, probably because she is worried she won’t be able to disrupt you for long, and is urging me to act quickly."

"Then why haven’t you acted yet?" Danacus’s expression grew even stranger, just as Pannis had described, tinged with strong urging. Yet his voice remained as cold and low as before, filled with a metallic texture, "Shoot that arrow, and everything will be over. Who is the victor, who is the loser, just one arrow released will provide the answer. What are you waiting for?"

"I’ve told you, I’m not in a hurry, not the slightest bit," Pannis maintained his composure, seemingly no longer hesitant. As for whether he thought so deep inside, besides himself, no one could be sure. Judging simply from his actions, it seems his resolve might not be as firm as his words, for up to this point, he still hadn’t released the long-prepared Hunting Arrow.

"You’re still hesitating, hehehe," Danacus laughed softly. "It seems your love for her isn’t as decisive as you claim."

"No, you don’t understand at all," Pannis narrowed his eyes, furrowing his brow intensely, "There’s just one thing I’m still unsure of."

"Then you can take your time confirming it, I’m no longer interested in waiting," Danacus stepped down from the throne for the last time, sneering as he spoke, "I can hardly wait to take possession of a new body."

"Since you’re in such a hurry, wanting me to make a move and kill you, then please feel free to give it a try." Pannis’s brows finally relaxed, "Let’s see which is faster, your speed at taking over my body or my speed at shooting the Hunting Arrow."

"First, you need the courage to shoot the arrow, make sure not to lose it, or else, your body will be mine, the whole world will be mine," Danacus’s tone was menacingly cold, nearly every sentence fraught with threat and pressure, "Here I come."

"Worry not, my courage will surprise you," Pannis said, narrowing his eyes, "You’re about to see it for yourself."

Before Pannis had finished speaking, Danacus, or rather Nellie’s body, finally began to move. In life, as the strongest knight, Nellie’s speed was already close to the limit of mortal creatures. After assuming the Divine Duty and mastering Divine Power, her body’s speed soared even more. When she surged forward at full speed, it was hard for the naked eye to capture her trajectory. Even Pannis could not keep up with her pace. Fortunately, Pannis didn’t need to keep up. Nellie’s body charged in a straight line, and all Pannis had to do was to release the taut bowstring and shoot the Hunting Arrow straight ahead, nothing more.

As Nellie dashed forward, Pannis’s fingers on the bowstring trembled slightly. As the distance between them closed, a sharp glint flashed in Pannis’s eyes, and he finally made his ultimate decision—his fingers released the bowstring.

The next moment, two figures collided with a heavy impact.