135 Engraved Runes
Selma Payne’s POV:
I persistently tried to persuade my father. In the end, my father helplessly asked, “Even if I let you go, what can you do with your current state of health? It’s just a change of place to insert the vascular channel.”
“I know.” I insisted, “But I believe there must be a temporary way to stop this mutation.”
Since the purifying rune could purify my blood by drawing it on the conduit, if I engraved it on my body or even my soul, could it temporarily stop the mutation?
“This is too risky!” My father was shocked by my whimsical idea. “No, definitely not.”
“But Dorothy’s face has purification runes, right? ” I asked. “I don’t think I’m any weaker than Dorothy. I can handle this.”
My father shook his head. “Dorothy’s runes were only drawn on. They didn’t harm her body. If the rune is placed on your body, the scars that contain the power of the Moon Goddess will never be healed. It will follow you for the rest of your life, let alone your soul!”
No matter how easy-going they were with their words, few people didn’t care about their appearance. Even a person with an acne scars on their face would be depressed for a long time, not to mention a face full of hideous scars.
Honestly, it was impossible for me not to care about this.
But I was not afraid.
Looks were precious, but my life didn’t revolve around my face.
“You once said that scars are a soldier’s medal of honor.
“No gorgeous metal or ribbon can compare to the blood-stained proof of warrior.
“I’m ashamed that I haven’t been tested by blood and fire, which often makes me wonder if I can become a powerful warrior and shoulder the country and people.”
I touched my soft face and smiled.
“No girl doesn’t take pride in their looks, and I’m no exception.
“However, no warrior cannot be proud of his courage. I am no exception.
“I care about my appearance, but I’m not afraid of scars. I look forward to becoming a true warrior to prove my courage and determination and that I can shoulder responsibilities.”
I scratched my soft cheek with my sharp nails, and blood gushed out of the wound.
I looked straight into my father’s shocked eyes and firmly said, “Let me draw the first stroke of the runes and take the first step to become a true warrior!”
The blood that dripped from my cheeks carried an imperceptible dark aura. However, I knew that my blood would become one with this black aura in a few months. By then, there would be no way to stop things from sliding into the abyss.
After a long while, my father smiled helplessly.
“You know what? You remind me of my younger self.” He looked at me kindly, as if he was looking through me. “I was just like you at that time. I was impulsive, reckless, and had boundless courage and motivation. I’ve suffered a lot because of this, but it’s also because of this that I’ve become who I am today.
“I promise you I will ask the werewolf grandmasters to discuss the feasibility of this method.”
“If the werewolf grandmasters say yes, will you agree?” I asked excitedly.
“Of course.” He smiled and touched my hair. This time, he didn’t care about the tubes.
“You are my daughter. I will always support you in everything, child.”
Suddenly, another voice came from the room.
“And me, Your Majesty, Selma.”
It was Dorothy. She had woken up.
I looked over in surprise. Although Dorothy could not see, she looked at my father and me directly.
“What?”
I didn’t understand for a moment.
“And I will engrave those patterns on my face too.” Dorothy said, “As the princess’s friend and follower, I must have the courage and determination to match you, right? ”
This shocked me. For a moment, I didn’t know whether to answer about the ‘princess’ or to advise her not to put herself in danger.
I could be cruel to myself, but Dorothy was not in good health. How could she bear such pain?
However, Dorothy was one step ahead and cut me off, “I’ve made up my mind. Since Leviathan asked me to go to the Rocky Mountains, how can I leave my friend to face danger alone?
“Whether it was the devil’s scheme or her reminder out of conscience, I have to go. You can control your fate. Once you admit defeat to fate, it will not hesitate to devour you.
“Don’t underestimate me, Selma. I’m a mixed-blood of a sorcerer and a werewolf. I’m the master of the Eye of Insight. I will become the top sorcerer and werewolf master in the future. How can I fulfill my dream if I can’t endure this bit of physical pain?
“So, take me with you.”
