56 - Stop Hypnotizing Me, Villainous Princess!

### Chapter 56: You, Go Eliminate the Master of the Billion Stars After parting ways with Iviste, Lin En went straight back to his room. Although it felt like a long time had passed, he had actually spent just over half an hour with Iviste. There was still a long night ahead, plenty of time to do something else. With this in mind, Lin En lifted the velvet carpet by his bedside, revealing the wooden floor beneath. Although a day had passed, the ritual array drawn the previous night was still faintly visible. Moreover, there was just enough of the extraordinary materials left to attempt the prayer ritual one more time. The only issue was the relic seemed a bit expired; the scent of roses had faded considerably, and it was unclear if it would still be effective. After effortlessly arranging everything as he had done before, the same ritual commenced once more. Lin En began the prayer just as he had previously. This time, as soon as he finished the incantation, a chilling gale swirled through the bedroom. A blend of spiritual power and spatial fluctuations raged, whipping Lin En’s clothes wildly. Despite being sealed by the gods in the Pantheon, the residual power of the Witch of the End could still achieve some astonishing feats. Moreover, Lin En was probably the sole person in a hundred thousand years to pray to her across the timeline, garnering her special attention. Thinking this, he felt the familiar pull guide him across once again. ... As Lin En returned to the Pantheon, he quickly advanced towards the black-dressed witch bound by descending chains of order from the sky. Unlike yesterday, the white-haired, red-eyed, coolly aloof woman wasn't reading. She lay reclined on the steps, her legs together, staring blankly at the Pantheon’s ceiling. Her long, white hair flowed like a babbling brook on the floor. Through the mirage-like sky, she gazed at an unfinished planetary weapon, lost in thought. Hearing Lin En's footsteps, she blinked and seemed to come back to her senses. She sat up expressionlessly and looked at him. "You’re really quite boring," the Witch of the End said coldly. "Sorry, Ms. Witch," Lin En shook his head and altered his approach, "To be remembered by you, I had no choice but to resort to this tactic." And evidently, it worked. This time, the Witch of the End seemed less unfamiliar with the name "Lin En Bartlayon." Lin En casually opened the system interface: - **Character Name**: Witch of the End, Iviste - **Plot Level**: S - **Plot Deviation**: 0.10% As expected. Unlike before, her plot deviation indeed showed a change! Albeit slight, it was enough for Lin En to confirm his hypothesis was correct: the ripples of fate truly resonated a hundred thousand years later! However, the effect was less than anticipated. Despite his efforts raising Iviste’s plot deviation by 1.00%, it had shrunk tenfold over the ages. It seemed the resistance from the world’s will was stronger than imagined. Moreover, even if he maximized Iviste’s plot deviation, it would only raise the Witch of the End to 10%. Lin En frowned. Plot deviation is not static. Under the corrective force, it could decrease at any moment. Maxing Iviste’s plot deviation didn’t mean it would stay that way for the next hundred thousand years. He might have to intervene in countless events involving the gods to truly secure a perfect ending for the Witch of the End. But... what did that matter to him? He planned to escape soon. Lin En wasn’t contemplating too far ahead. His belief in the Witch of the End was largely because she could provide him initial strength. The initial tiers were easier to climb by diligently completing her advancement trials. Later, he could leverage that foundation, changing allegiances with room for strategic maneuvering. At this moment, a system notification rang in Lin En’s ears: - **S-Level Plot Character "Witch of the End, Iviste" plot deviation increased by 0.10%.** - **Due to her special status in the current timeline, reward points will be calculated at 10 times the rate.** Upon hearing this, Lin En drew a sharp breath. Ten times? Normally, an S-level plot character provides 1 system point for every 0.01% plot deviation. By this calculation, hadn't he just earned 100 points? Alright, now he had yet another reason to assist her temporarily. To farm points! A massive amount of points! Contemplating this, Lin En suppressed his intense gaze that eyed her like a cash cow. "Ms. Witch, may I become your follower now?" he asked. The Witch of the End remained expressionless, "No." "Why not?" Lin En wasn’t surprised. "I'm about to die," she said, looking skyward, "For someone doomed, what expectations do you have?" After a moment of silence, Lin En slowly spoke, "No... I think it's not that you're about to die, but that you don't want to live." The Witch of the End replied blandly, "What's the difference?" Lin En shook his head, "If you remember my name, then you surely remember what you told me that night." The Witch of the End stayed silent. For Lin En, it was an event that transpired just minutes ago. "You personally told me not to think casually of dying," Lin En spread his hands, "Once dead, everything ends." Hearing this, the white-haired, red-eyed woman smirked coldly. "Don’t you know you should only believe half of what a woman says?" Lin En sighed, "Sorry, but there are two things I need to correct you on that point." "First, you’re not just a woman..." The Witch of the End stared at him coldly. "...but a goddess, the most flawless goddess in the world," Lin En gasped before completing his sentence, "Becoming your follower is my life’s honor." Upon hearing this, she froze for a moment. It seemed she couldn’t endure his glimmering gaze, and she frowned slightly. "Second, I don't think you truly want to die." Upon hearing his words, the Witch of the End shook her head, "If you wish to debate, then it's still–" Before she could finish, Lin En interrupted. "Then why did you respond to my prayers?" His expression was serious, "Was it merely on a whim, wanting someone to chat with, so you expended power to pull me across a hundred thousand years?" "......" His words plunged her into silence. Seeing this, Lin En raised his voice slightly, "Ms. Witch, I knew you even a hundred thousand years ago, so to me, this is not a chance encounter, but fateful reunion." "When rejected by the gods and desperate, you chose me." "Since that's the case, now is my time to repay you." "The past cannot be replayed, but the future can change... To me, your present is my future." "And as the facts demonstrate, with sufficient momentum, destiny is not fixed," Lin En said earnestly, "Therefore, I ask that you entrust me with the chance to alter your future." "At this point, what harm is there in giving it a try?" Lin En gazed at the white-haired woman ensnared by chains. And she seemed to grow quiet, lowering her head as if in contemplation. Long silence enveloped the Pantheon as time ticked by. By the time the Witch of the End raised her head, several minutes had passed. There was something imperceptibly different in her eyes compared to before—beyond the previous indifference and emotionlessness, there was a hint of emotion difficult to discern. She appeared puzzled. Puzzled why this man was so determined to believe in her. Even though she was merely a plaything of destiny, doomed to a tragic end. "Do you really wish to become my follower?" she softly inquired. "Of course." "Even knowing that, in the past hundred thousand years, none who followed me ended well?" "Yes." His unwavering words left her momentarily silent. The young man’s persistent devotion to her was far beyond her expectations. Lin En, meanwhile, felt a mix of tension and anticipation. This was the crucial moment. "Alright." To his surprise, the Witch of the End didn't refuse this time. "I accept." As she spoke, she delicately raised her wrist, and from her palm emerged a brilliant red light. Before he could react, the light shot through the air like a meteor and struck his chest. Lin En showed no signs of shock or resistance; he silently accepted it. With an intense surge of heat and impact, he closed his eyes. Inside him, the once dark and barren world was suddenly illuminated by a crimson brilliance! The light was so overwhelming that it seemed to eradicate darkness and chaos, guiding clarity to his previously obscured soul, and cleansing his doubts and confusion. In an instant, a familiar system notification sounded in his ear. **[Congratulations, host! You have successfully activated the faith in the End. From now on, you can expend system points to ignite new divine factors.]** It worked! Feeling the powerful force resonating within him, Lin En couldn't help but cheer inwardly. At this very moment, he had successfully ascended to become a First-tier Transcendent. - **Name**: Lin En - **Race**: Human - **Age**: 17 - **Faith**: End - **Tier**: First-tier - **Extraordinary Abilities**: Devourer of Lies (Tier 1) / Crown of Thorns (Tier 2) - **Divine Factor**: 1 - **Remaining System Points**: 183 His status had improved qualitatively. Moreover, upon sensing the new divine factor within him, Lin En's heartbeat quickened slightly. The divine factor passed to him by Milane was like a speck of dust compared to this one, which was as radiant as a small sun. The difference in strength and rank between the two was like night and day, providing Lin En with far superior reinforcement and endurance. It was even stronger than the divine factor of the Master of the Billion Stars he remembered! Thus, the heavy weight pressing on his heart gradually lifted. From this moment on, whether considering escaping from Iviste's grasp or returning to the Imperial Capital to enact a Marquis' son's revenge plot, Lin En possessed solid confidence. After all, he had the system. Reflecting on this, Lin En, in good spirits, offered a respectful bow. "Ms. Witch, would you please grant me the trial to ascend to the second tier?" Although he had just advanced to First-tier Transcendent and had a long way to go, he decided to prepare in advance. According to his memory, there were four trials in total to ascend to the second tier. Some were relatively straightforward, while others were challenging and demanded tremendous effort. It took him a full six months initially to successfully ascend to the second tier. And that was on the faster side. Each trial’s completion merited divine rewards like new divine factors or extraordinary items to enhance one’s strength. The difficulty of transcendence trials spiraled upward significantly after the second tier. Therefore, the second tier was realistically the highest he could reach quickly in the short term. Noticing Lin En’s confidence, the Witch of the End seemed indifferent. "I need you to kill a nemesis of mine named Jiodys." Looking at the young man who had become her follower, she spoke calmly. Lin En nodded, "Please provide me with detailed information about this individual so I can investigate further upon my return." For some reason, the name Jiodys struck him as vaguely familiar. "That individual's real name is Jiodys. However, he is also known for several widely recognized titles," the Witch of the End explained with a serene expression, her chin resting on her hand. "For example, the Ruler of the Skies, the Pale Mage King, the Light of Chaos' Birth, and..." "...the Master of the Billion Stars." "?" The revelation left Lin En stunned.