Who hid My Corpse!

Chapter 43: Thirty-seven Sorry, I might have gone a bit overboard.

Swish!

Two Magic Chains burst from the ground beneath, racing towards Kelsay’s legs. Kelsay, having sensed the magic fluctuations under his feet ahead of time, wasn’t worried because, with the “Divine Blessing” mode active, all his abilities, including his resistance to most spells, were growing exponentially. These lowliest of spells, the Magic Chains, simply couldn’t affect him now.

But to his surprise, the Magic Chains managed to bind his legs.

Although it was only for a brief moment, less than a second, it still caused his movements to falter, slowing his sword that would have otherwise cleaved Ulu’s head, missing by an inch.

And just when Ulu had appeared half-dead, he now seemed to regain his vitality as if infused with new life, immediately leaping back to escape Kelsay’s attacking range.

What’s going on?

Kelsay looked down at the remnants of the Magic Chains by his feet, the magic residue left behind after they crumbled away, and was incredulous.

How could this be? How could a low-rank spell affect him while he was under the state of “Divine Blessing”? Even if only for less than a second, it was something that should not have happened.

“What are you dazed about, not fighting anymore?” Ulu’s voice suddenly rang out.

Kelsay abruptly lifted his head to see Ulu not far off, smiling at him.

He’s… smiling?

This damned insect, he’s smiling?!

Seeing this smile reignited the anger in Kelsay that had not yet cooled down. He ignored the weirdness of the smile and charged again.

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Witnessing this, Bai Wei’s smile widened, but he did not confront Kelsay head-on. Instead, he retreated, chanting a spell while doing so, summoning more Magic Chains from beneath the ground that surged towards Kelsay with renewed vigor.

This was a new technique Bai Wei had “mastered.”

He hadn’t been simply waiting for the last moment to intervene in the fight between Ulu and Kelsay. His possession had flaws.

Possessions were classified as First Rank and Second Rank. Taking over a body completely, like what he was doing with Ulu, was a First Rank Descent. In this phase, Bai Wei could only utilize the body’s—that is, Ulu’s—spells and skills (of course, after reattaching the fingers, the “Termination” Rule also became a skill of Ulu’s), and the spells Ulu was unfamiliar with were beyond his reach.

Ulu had only two spells, Magic Chains and Fog Barrier Karma Fire, but due to the severe psychological trauma from his earlier defeat by Kelsay, he didn’t even believe his body could manifest these spells. Thus, Bai Wei had to force Ulu to fight, to forcefully reclaim his mastery over these spells. Otherwise, even with Bai Wei controlling his body, defeating Kelsay would be unlikely.

Even the most exquisite techniques could hardly close such a vast gap in combat prowess. Relying solely on a rusty shovel and the non-combative “Termination” Rule would not suffice to breach Kelsay’s defenses.

Once it came to that, Bai Wei would have had to attempt a Second Order Descent, but the conditions for such a possession were not yet ripe, and it shouldn’t be used here.

Fortunately, Ulu eventually retrieved the memories of those spells, whether out of hatred for Kelsay or some other reason. His body was now capable of using the spells.

Therefore, Bai Wei no longer needed to direct him subconsciously in battle and could take over personally, especially since Kelsay had also reached the Second Stage. It was only fair to match it with a Second Rank possession on his side.

Moreover, a First Rank Descent was not just about replacing the body’s control with a more battle-hardened soul; it had an aura effect. It instantly elevated all of the body’s spells to the level of mastery and imbued them with Visa’s traits.

Therefore, the Magic Chains released by Bai Wei could influence Kelsay under the “Divine Blessing” mode.

The essence of Divine Blessing was essentially cloaking oneself with the power of a deity. And mortally-bound spells could not harm a deity, but spells with a dash of Visa’s traits could.

Because the essence of Visa

is that of a God Slayer.

But these considerations were far from the frenzied mind of Kelsay, now shaking with rage as he watched “Ulu” effortlessly dodging before him as if he had mastered all his attack patterns.

Why won’t you die, why won’t you die, why won’t you DIE?!

You damn insect, why won’t you just die?!

Just go and DIE!

In his furious haste, Kelsay increased the frequency of his attacks. Initially, he would use his sword to cut through the Magic Chains, but realizing that at most they only caused a slight hesitation, a disruption less significant than the time wasted in cutting them, he ignored the chains altogether. Trusting in his god-gifted body, he abandoned all defense, focusing purely on offense.

And it was effective. His blade was getting closer and closer to Ulu’s body.

It was getting closer, and soon the blow would land.

But he had not noticed that the Magic Chains that bound him were no longer breaking, for they were not trying to stop Kelsay anymore; they just wrapped around him, extending with his steps, lengthening more and more.

At the same time, a white fog was once again emanating from beneath his feet.

But Kelsay did not care, even though subconsciously he felt something was off, he only had eyes for Ulu.

Even,

It was not Ulu of the present.

He seemed to return to ten years ago.

…

“Mr. Kelsay, I have my assessment tomorrow, will you practice with me one last time?”

“Hehe, sure.”

Back then, Ulu was like he was now, jumping around, launching one unskilled Spell after another at him.

And he dodged those attacks with ease, like playing with a clown.

But play would bore him eventually.

Why was such an untalented guy struggling so much?

As he looked at that earnest and hard-working figure, he suddenly thought, “Maybe I should make him behave,” and the corner of his mouth slightly lifted as his hand moved to the hilt of his sword.

…

Back then, he could have destroyed him with ease, so he, now, must be able to do the same!

Watching the oncoming blade, Kelsay grew more frantic.

I must be able to!

Then, a crisp snap of fingers abruptly pulled him from his fantasy.

By the time he realized what had happened, “Divine Blessing” was terminated.

Kelsay froze.

Right, this guy hadn’t used the “Rule” of the Taboo yet!

Realizing this, Kelsay immediately felt danger, but it was too late. The Magic Chains that had followed him without tightening suddenly constricted.

Hundreds of Magic Chains tightened in an instant, nearly severing him at the waist, and there was more to come. As the chains tightened, the white fog quickly rose from his feet up his body.

At that moment, Kelsay truly felt Death beckoning, fear instantly replacing all previous emotions, making him cry out without a second thought, “Rhein!”

Trying to bring “Divine Blessing” back.

Unfortunately, what awaited him was not a blessing, but a loud boom, followed by pain, a tearing pain so intense it nearly made him faint on the spot; in his daze, he saw again, ten years ago.

Ten years ago, he had sheathed the Holy Sword, looked at Ulu lying in a pool of blood, and said with a light laugh, “Sorry, my hand seems to have been a bit heavy.”

Pain brought Kelsay back to reality; he looked down to see the lower half of his body blown away, only his upper body held up by additional Magic Chains, preventing him from falling.

He slowly raised his head and saw Ulu smiling at him.

“Sorry.”

“My hand seems to have been a bit heavy.”