Eternal Thief

Chapter 876  Resolve to Jump in Abyss 

Looking at Alinaʼs shimmering eyes with anticipation, Ace couldnʼt help but smile wryly, ”Are you sure? You know that you might no longer be a hunter once you change your bloodline. I donʼt know which race this bloodline belongs to besides its being powerful.”

Although Ace was told that this bloodline belonged to the Sun and Moon God, he wasnʼt told what race the Sun and Moon God belonged to. So, he naturally asked the system.

But to his dismay, except for the fact that this bloodline was extremely powerful, the system couldnʼt analyze the origin because of the seal placed on the Mystic Bloodline Cist, at least not with its current level.

Only after someone successfully sweeps with that bloodline could the nature of that bloodline be revealed, and thatʼs why he was uncertain about what would happen to a natural-born hunter like Alina if she sweeps with another raceʼs bloodline.

In truth, Ace was taking a massive risk by selecting Alina for this bloodline because of the uncertainty involved. However, since the system said the Cist was entirely safe for changing bloodline, he was willing to trust it.

After all, the Sun and Moon God also had to keep this fact in mind when he left this Cist and Bloodline here. If it were unsafe, he wouldʼve given specific instructions for only a particular race to inherit this bloodline, yet he didnʼt. So, the Mystic Bloodline Cist was the key here.

Still, Alina agreed too quickly, so he was somewhat baffled since he thought she might have qualms about changing her entire identity into something else. Yet she was too fired up, as if it didnʼt matter to her at all.

Alina replied without hesitation, with determination, ”I know, but Iʼm ready. Since you asked me, it means youʼre certain that itʼs safe, and I trust you completely. Even if I lost my bloodline, nothing would change the real me.

”Besides that, after living in your storage space, I discovered just how talented she-devil is, and it is all because of her bloodline, right? You were the one who gave it to her, so Iʼm sure you wonʼt discriminate between us. Iʼll give her the competition she wanted!”

Ace couldnʼt help but smile wryly when he heard this and finally understood that it was all about Eva and Alinaʼs rivalry. He knew better than anyone just how powerful Eva was, and Alina couldnʼt beat her without joining the thiefʼs house first.

So, he thought she might lose her will to fight after discovering just how talented Eva was now and how quickly she was improving. But he was now glad to see that Alina hadnʼt lost her determination and was more optimistic than ever.

Furthermore, she trusted him with her life, which was more than enough to warm his heart.

”You silly girl, at least think about how parents would react if they knew you abandoned your bloodline for another. Wonʼt they fight me to death?” Ace jokingly uttered.

A charming smile bloomed over Alinaʼs lips, ”Thatʼs your problem. I can say you forced me to do this. After all, itʼs me against the infamous Sky Stealer.” She giggled playfully.

Aceʼs eyes widened as he looked at the cunning smile on Alinaʼs face and retorted, ”When did you become so shameless?”

”What can I do? I have to be like this to earn my place between your entourage of women.” Alina replied with pursed lips.

Ace sighed and decided to change the topic before he dug a deeper grave for himself, ”Anyway, at least discuss it with your maid. I do not know how much time will be needed before the process is completed. Minimum it will need months and maximum years.

”Furthermore, you need to have an unbreakable will to integrate with this bloodline fully, and failure means certain death. Once you start, thereʼs no way to go back. But Iʼm not too worried about this since I know you are strong-willed.

”Still, talk with Lillian about it. After all, she will be constantly worried. Once youʼre ready, I hand you the bloodline.” Ace solemnly stated, making Alinaʼs expression grave as well.

”Alright, send me back.” Alina nodded before Ace sent her back into her house.

Ace sighed gravely as he muttered, ”System, you better be telling the truth about pulling her out if something goes wrong.” ”[Host can rest assure as long as the integration process is happening in the thiefʼs space, the system can interfere if Host spend sufficient TP and cancel the bloodline sweep process.]” This was the main reason Ace was willing to put Alina through such a risk, or if he didnʼt have such assurance, he would never have put Alinaʼs life at risk, no matter the rewards involved.

The system seemed to be very optimistic about the Mystic Bloodline Cist for some reason so that it would answer some related questions.

Now that Alina had agreed to change her bloodline, if she succeeded, he would not only have another strong woman by his side but also the key to dig out the secret treasure.

If that secret treasure was the Heavenʼs Secret he sought, he had to find someone to inherit that bloodline. If Alina couldnʼt succeed, he would then choose the other women present in the thiefʼs space.

But deep down, he hopes that Alina succeeds, or it will be a massive blow to her and entirely his fault.

Nonetheless, he believed in her, and after seeing her determination, he was sure she had the will to endure anything.

Afterward, Ace peered into the thiefʼs space and observed the discussion between Alina and Lillian.

In contrast to Alina, Lillianʼs reaction to Alinaʼs plan to change her bloodline was more natural, and she instantly rejected it. However, Alina was adamant; no matter what Lillian tried to pursue her, she remained stubborn.

In the end, Lillian looked upward with teary and resentful eyes, and Ace could clearly feel that hostile gaze was for none other than himself.

On the other hand, Cyrus was hiding from Lillian somewhere in the thiefʼs space so he didnʼt have to study. It has become so common that Cyrus even started to think of it as an entertaining game, while for Lillian, it was torture.

After the decision was made, Ace didnʼt hesitate any longer, and the rectangular Mystic Bloodline Cist appeared in the living room of Alinaʼs house, drawing both womenʼs attention.

At this moment, Ace finally spoke, ”Since youʼre ready, just open the lid and lay down. The process will start the moment you close the lid. Once it closes, only after you succeed can you come out or in case of failure…”

Alina and Lillian looked at the Cist, which was even more significant than their heights, with astonishment. They didnʼt feel any trace of Qi from this strange Cist, but their martial senses lost meaning when they touched that Cistʼs surface.

”Princess, are you really going to abandon your bloodline for another one?” Lillian asked again with an anxious expression. She didnʼt even think it was possible before, but since it was coming from the Sky Stealer himself, she knew it wasnʼt a joke.

”Itʼs just a measly bloodline; no matter what bloodline I get, itʼll still be me. My bloodline wonʼt define me.” Alina coldly uttered, and the next moment, she created an ice staircase and opened the Cist lid, which was extremely light despite its size.

However, when she opened it, her heart skipped a beat because inside was like an endless abyss. Although she still feels nothing, her mind seems to be getting blank just by staring at that bottomless darkness.

Blood suddenly tinkled down the corner of her lip the next moment, and clearness returned to her eyes. She has to bite her tongue to keep her mind intact.

She could finally avert her eyes, but fear was evident this time. Furthermore, she felt fear just by thinking she had to enter that darkness and stay there for who knows how long. For the first time, her confidence wavered since she had never thought she had to enter this eerie thing to change her bloodline.

”If you donʼt want to you, donʼt force yourself.” Aceʼs concerned voice rang. It was also the first time he saw what was inside the Cist, and despite being only an observer, it gave him the chills just looking at that darkness.

Lillian also found hope in Aceʼs voice and yelled, ”Yes, princess, it seemed too dangerous! Please come down. Whatʼs the point of having power if youʼre not alive to keep it!”

Alina collected herself, and a determined smile emerged as she said, ”Youʼre right, but Iʼm going to live. Just do one thing for me; tell her not to slack off when you see that arrogant she-devil, or sheʼs going to lose!”

The next moment, without waiting for a reply, Alina jumped into the seemingly endless darkness, and the lid clamped down before the symbols on the Cist lightened up almost instantly!