Chapter 496 The Terrifying Enemy


    Yeverie wept in despair.


    It seemed like an endless cycle of humiliation for Jonathan. No matter how hard he fought or how


    desperately he tried, he was always held back by an insurmountable force. It felt like he was constantly


    being pushed down, no matter what he did.


    This wasn''t just Jonathan''s struggle; Edward, Tristan, Ignatius, and Lynn faced the same fate.


    The Chosen One? Jonathan couldn''t help but question himself, doubting the significance of being the


    Chosen One if this was his destiny.


    Unfortunately, the Heavens were not moved by Jonathan''s thoughts. It would not be swayed by


    anyone''s joy, sorrow, or anger, and would remain firm and unyielding in its will. The Heavens were


    indeed merciless!


    In a way, it was like when one saw a room infested with ants. One would only think about getting rid of


    them without considering the emotional needs or grievances of the ants. One wouldn''t even notice if


    those ants were screaming about the injustice of their fate.


    Thus, Mona showed no mercy toward Jonathan and Yeverie in the same way. She imprisoned


    rabelle in a ventted storage ring, a prison where Torrence and Fekro were also held captive.


    Mocking Yeverie, Mona sneered, “Do you really think he cares about you? It''s just a matter of his pride


    as a man. He can tolerate your death but not you being humiliated by others because you''re his


    woman and the symbol of his pride.”


    Pausing for a moment, Mona turned to Jonathan and said, “You im to be willing to obey and follow


    me? Well, apologies then, but I see no use for you at all. The only satisfaction I get from you is seeing


    you in pain!”


    At that moment, Mona seemed to have transformed into Theos, appearing incredibly cold and ruthless.


    Despite her extraordinary abilities, she was still human and exhibited the same human selfishness and


    cruelty as anyone else.


    Perhaps true saints only existed in legends and stories, or maybe saints were nothing more than


    figments of human imagination.


    Jonathan nced at Yeverie, and she met his gaze. There were no words to be spoken as Jonathan


    was bound by Dragon Chain, so any struggle would only increase his pain.


    “Silvius, don''t you desire this woman? She''s right here. Why are you still holding back?” Mona


    continued.


    Silvius was stunned.


    At that moment, Jonathan felt as if he was struck by lightning.


    These words came from Theos herself, a woman who held such a high position, yet she disyed


    such despicable and wicked behavior. It was truly revolting.


    However, Silvius felt somewhat embarrassed. Although he was known as a yboy, he wasn''t the type


    to stoop so low. He immediately rejected Mona''s proposition, saying, “Your Holiness, I would rather


    take her back and enjoy her at home.”


    Mona replied, “If you still want my help in repairing Creation Gem, then you''d better follow my


    instructions immediately.”


    Silvius found himself in a dilemma. He nced at Mona and gritted his teeth. Well, screw it! Even


    though this is pretty distasteful and I know I''m being a bit of a jerk here, let''s face it, Her Holiness isn''t


    any better either. Anyway, Jonathan is as good as dead. If he''s dead, then nobody else will find out


    about this. Besides, I''ve got to admit that doing this right in front of Her Holiness is quite thrilling!


    After Silvius considered his options, his eyes lit up with excitement. He embraced Yeverie and began to


    touch her.


    “Stop!” Jonathan''s eyes turned bloodshot at the sight. Fury erupted within him as he began struggling


    with all his might.


    Dragon Chain contracted immediately, its spikes viciously twisting into Jonathan''s flesh, causing him


    excruciating and inhuman pain.


    It was akin to the feeling of a screw being twisted into one''s flesh.


    At that moment, Jonathan experienced that exact torture.


    However, he didn''t stop. If he couldn''t protect his woman and if he had to witness her being humiliated


    by others, then he would rather die in agony.


    Blood gushed from every pore of Jonathan''s body as his flesh was ripped and torn apart mercilessly by


    the spikes. His furious and desperate howls echoed through the air, sending a chilling wave of terror


    through Silvius.


    It was a sight that shook Silvius to his core, as he had never seen someone who could subject himself


    to such cruel torment.


    Silvius felt a growing sense of unease as his movement paused on Yeverie''s body. He had a feeling


    that if he continued, he would be courting trouble upon himself if this man survived.


    Moreover, in such a harrowing environment where Jonathan continued to inflict torture upon himself,


    how could Silvius carry on? He wasn''t a sadistic pervert after all.


    Thus, Silvius abruptly stopped.


    Jonathan''s despair momentarily abated when he saw that, and he ceased his desperate struggles.


    However, the searing pain intensified at this point, causing him to involuntarily groan in agony.


    Blood continued to drip incessantly, rapidly forming a pool of blood beneath him. He appeared


    completely drenched in blood. It was a gruesome sight straight out of a horror story.


    Mona continued to watch with cold eyes.


    She said to Silvius, “Why did you stop? Why not continue?”


    Silvius took a deep breath and replied, “Your Holiness, I can''t go on anymore.”


    Mona questioned, “Why?”


    Silvius nced at Jonathan and said, “Although I may not be a virtuous person, I believe in mutual


    consent. Moreover, even as enemies, I believe Jonathan deserves respect. Let me be honest with you.


    I can''t continue because I''m afraid. As long as Jonathan is alive, I know I''ll be in great trouble. I have


    plenty of women, and I don''t need to invite such a terrifying enemy into my life for the sake of one


    woman.”


    After that, Silvius looked at Jonathan and said, “Jonathan, you saw it too. I didn''t do anything to your


    woman. I hope that even if you manage to escape one day, you won''t treat me as your enemy. Deal?”


    Looking at Silvius, Jonathan endured the pain and nodded, saying, “Okay.”


    Mona sneered sarcastically and said, “What a joke! Silvius, do you think he has a chance to escape?”


    Silvius responded, “Although the possibility is small, my grandfather once said that nothing is absolute


    in this world. As long as Jonathan is alive, there is a chance he''ll be able to escape. Everything in the


    world is subject to change.”


    Mona said, “What did you tell me all of that for? Aren''t you afraid that I won''t fix Creation Gem for you?”


    Silvius replied, “Your Holiness, I respect and fear you. But please remember, our deal was to capture


    Jonathan. Now that he''s caught, you have no reason to go back on your word, right? Besides, Creation


    Gem got damaged while helping you aplish the task!”


    Mona retorted, “Enough. You can go now. Leave Creation Gem behind. After three days, I''ll fix it and


    return it to you.”


    Pleased by her words, Silvius took out the damaged Creation Gem.


    The numerous cracks on Creation Gem pained Silvius just by looking at it.


    Then, Mona stored Creation Gem in her storage ring.


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    Silvius said, “Well then, Your Holiness, I''ll take my leave.”


    “One more thing. Don''t mention what happened today to anyone,” Mona reminded him.


    Silvius nodded and said, “I understand the situation!”


    His answer showed that he grasped the gravity of the situation and that she didn''t have to worry about


    him leaking it out.


    Mona was satisfied upon hearing that.


    Afterward, Silvius leaped through the window and disappeared into the void.


    Silvius knew he didn''t need to worry about how to find Mona three dayster.


    After Silvius left, Jonathan realized something. Mona never intended for Silvius to humiliate Yeverie.


    She just wanted to see Jonathan suffer in pain.


    Therefore, after witnessing Jonathan''s torment, Mona didn''t insist on Silvius continuing the act.


    “Do you really think you can escape?” Mona asked Jonathan casually.


    Jonathan was in intense pain from the spikes of Dragon Chain that were still digging into his flesh.


    Thankfully, he had unparalleled physical strength that could withstand this torment. If it were any other


    magician, they would''ve died from the agony long ago.


    At this moment, facing Mona''s question, he simply replied nonchntly, “I do believe I have a chance


    to escape, and one day, I''ll make you my prisoner. I''ll even have you kneel before my crotch and—”


    “You scoundrel!” Her eyes zing, Mona cast a spell, causing the spikes to grow again.


    Jonathan''s face contorted in agony as pain surged through his body.


    “Jonathan?” Yeverie eximed in shock, her heart aching for him.


    Mona said, “You were begging for mercy just a moment ago, and now you can''t help but spout such


    nonsense? There are plenty of men in this hotel. If you dare to be insolent again, I''ll have all these men


    serve your woman well.”


    The torment was unbearable, but Jonathan gritted his teeth and refused to let even a whimper escape


    his lips.


    Fortunately, the spikes on Dragon Chain stopped growing.


    Jonathan took a deep breath and said, “In my homnd, there''s a saying: ''Nothing is set in stone!''


    Well, things have changed now.”


    Mona replied, “I don''t see any difference in your situation from before.”


    Jonathan said, “The difference is that I''m no longer afraid of death. You want to use Yeverie to hurt me


    and strike me down, but while I care about her, I care even more about my own dignity. If you continue


    this, I''ll just take my own life. Once I die, I won''t care about anything that ensues!”


    His words were merciless. He showed no affection toward Yeverie, making it clear that once he was


    dead, he would no longer care about what happened to her.


    Yeverie naturally understood his words, but she didn''t me him. She knew him well enough to


    understand that everything he said had a purpose. Nevertheless, Yeverie''s expression revealed a


    shocked and sad look.


    Mona stared deeply into Jonathan''s eyes.


    “Why won''t you kill me?” Jonathan suddenly asked, leaving Mona stunned.


    Jonathan mustered a smile and said, “Your only chance of defeating me is by killing me. It''s the only


    way you''ll win. If you spare me, I''ll definitely find a way to turn the tide and rise again. Since you


    possess the original Holy Scripture, you should know that I''m the Chosen One. What does it mean to


    be the Chosen One? It means being chosen by the heavens and having destiny on my side. Therefore,


    all the magic I possess is beyond your reach. I also possess primordial chaos, which you don''t. Right


    now, you are merely a tribtion that will strengthen me and a tribtion that I''ll ovee. Yet, under


    the influence of the Heavenly Law, you cannot end my life.”