Limitless The Strongest Revenant-Chapter 868 : I feel so powerless [1/2]

'Now Jo. Why do you think I chose you?'

'Huh? I dunno, cause you are weird?'

It was a weird feeling. The links between my girls were not connected. That meant without Exa transcribing their messages to me, they cannot actually talk in this manner. Yet right now I heard two voices from Jo.

One was the noble and authoritative voice of Vela. And the other was childlike and playful Josephine. The difference between the two was quite stark. Kinda like when Robyn suddenly channeled Rhiannon.

I met Vela and Rhiannon on two occasions. And I would have to agree. Both were quite imposing. But I guess that was a given since they were beings who reached the upper limit of what humans could become. They after all already both Revenants.

'Vela, did we…'

'No. This is our first time meeting Darling. Right?'

'...'

'Heh? Heeeeh? What was that? Darling why did your link suddenly feel confusion? Fess up! Oy Vela! Tell me the truth!'

I was about to ask Vela about the times I was summoned by the {Fates}. But she abruptly cut me off. I didn't even get to finish my question. Back then Vela and the rest of their {fates} told me they threw away their names. That they instead only answered to the keywords of their {fates}.

Jo, who was beyond intelligent read my link and noticed the disconnect. As I was wondering how to explain, Vela covered for me.

'Trying to pry in the matters of husband and wife is unsightly, Jo. Drop the matter.'

'Look at the audacity of this bitch! I feel like you need to remember! I am Darling's {Kindred}! You are just some dead loser who clung pathetically to life cause your end sucked so much! It because of you that I have been hearing voices since I was young!'

'Jo, that's too much…'

'Darling? You choose this fucking bitch over me? Is that it? You don't need me anymore? You don't love me anymore? I FUCKING HATE YOU! YOU ALREADY HAVE ME! AM I NOT ENOUGH?'

'Of course not, Jo…'

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Calling an Astral a loser was accurate. But that was a merciless way to put it. The same Astral was what granted Jo her power. I couldn't even imagine the mentality needed for Revenants to grovel at the feet of Wraiths all for the chance to fight again.

But her complaints were true. The voices Jo had been hearing since she was young were because of the Astral. And according to my Darling, they almost drove her insane multiple times. So, while she did grant my Italian lover her power, she also made her miserable.

The rampaging emotions in Jo's link was evidence that she was not okay. I didn't know if it was because of the presence of the Demons. But much like me, her emotions were quite unstable. Jo might have been reassured by my affection, but she still had her own insecurities.

'Josephine you long for power, do you not?'

'…I-I'

'Power to never lose anything again. Power to protect those you love and destroy those you hate. Power that no one else would be able to control you ever again. Do you remember how it felt? When they brutally impaled Margaret on a stake? Or how about when they threw you away?'

'…'

'As you have become a Specter, I can tell you more. I don't care if you hate me, resent me or even ignore me. The reason I chose you was because we lived the same life. I gained my power far too late. My only wish is for my tragedy to never repeat again.'

'…'

The silence in Jo's link was alarming. Just from a single sentence, Vela not only calmed my Darling down but caused her to gain immense focus. From a chaotic wildfire of rage her emotions quickly shrunk to mere embers.

I could feel Jo's emotions all suppress themselves to the point where I could no longer hear her voice. While she did calm down, I felt murderous emotions leak from her entire body. The Hellsborn who were in her domain all began howling in concert.

"RROOOAAARR!" "AWOOO!" "SKREEEE!"

Every demon around us began to respond to the calls. In just a few seconds practically every Hellsborn in our surroundings made a beeline for Jo.

"Huh! Oy come back here you cunt!"

Even the ones who already left our cage all suddenly circled back. It was if they were called by a beacon. Those currently in battle turned around and did the same. This was regardless of if they died in order to do so.

"Choco…this is…"

"{Simian Surge} is no longer working. They are ignoring me. Just what is going on?"

"Tsk. They are all moving towards Jo! Bella! What is going on? Is Jo having a soul collapse like Shujin did earlier?"

From above I saw the entire battlefield shift because of whatever Vela and Jo were doing. I could hear the sounds of my allies trying to understand the situation. It was to the point that even my children didn't know what to do.

[Mother, all targets have disengaged. What are your orders?]

[Mother, should I prioritize securing the area or terminating the enemy?]

[Ey! Mother the demons are really weird! They all act like they are possessed!]

"Stand by, prioritize the perimeter. Just what the fuck is going on? Honey did Jo say anything?"

The woman by my side was rubbing the back of her head in exasperation. Having to save me from a soul collapse earlier, it was understandable. But at the moment, I was in the same boat. While I heard what Jo and Vela were discussing, I was also in the dark.

"No, she didn't. I also have no idea, Bella. Vela and Jo were having an argument. I could hear them, but I still did not understand. I feel so powerless…" I admitted.

"Then go to her."

"Huh?"

"Honey, Lilly shared to everyone the mental state that ascending to the Specters requires. Jo is not exactly emotionally stable. And unlike the rest of us, Vela exists as her Astral. Help her. Otherwise she might die from this."

"Got it. Thank you, Bella. Please handle the rest," I said as I ran towards me Darling.

"Sure, that's why I am your woman after all. But tell the nut job she owes me!"

Steeling my will, I made my way towards Josephine Benelli Smith at full speed.

"[Sky Sentinel]. [Burst]!"

Vela's voice continued to echo in my link. Her demeanor was like a devil offering the world to my Italian lover.

'Before I name my price, I offer a trade. For the next five minutes. I will lend you my full power, just to give you a taste. You can decide what we do afterwards. Do you agree?'

'What do I have to do?' Jo replied in the most chilling voice I ever heard.

'Just say "I accept". And I will handle the rest.'

'I accept.'

Jo answered seconds before I could arrive to where she was. As I did, my Italian lover was slowly ascending to the skies. Thankfully, her domain remained active and protected her from danger. My woman still had a peaceful expression in contrast to the blood infested war zone around her.

The Hellsborn turned more feral and were divided between those who fought for Jo and those that desired to rip her apart. However, the culprit herself only kept an aloof expression. It was arrogant and regal. As if the current chaos was beneath her.

That was of course until our eyes met. The moment it did, my Darling looked at me and smiled. But unlike before, both her irises were now red like blood. Prior to this day, it was something I didn't mind. But now I was not so sure.

Was this the natural risk of Linkers? No wonder some of them chose to dominate their Astrals. It was dangerous to allow the former Revenants complete freedom. After all there was little to no incentive for such beings to listen to Reapers who were like kids to them.

Face to face with Vela, she made a sad smile before speaking. Her voice was similar to Jo's but reverberated like an echo. Still, I found myself mesmerized by her enchanting words.

"Darling, I know you feel threatened. You have every reason to do so. Especially after what I did. But know that unlike the last time, I will never allow anyone to betray you. Much like Jo, I chose the Sin of Envy to meet you again. In this life, I will be by your side, always."

"Sin of Envy? What do you mean?" I asked in confusion.

"You will understand with time. After all that is who you are. And why I fell in love with you. Darling, please take care of Jo afterwards."

Leaving behind such cryptic words Vela levitated to the skies. The sun was still high in the sky but somehow, she shone even brighter than the sun.