Chapter 17:Fated Reunion of Souls

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Inside Jiyeon's room, the creature inside Seonho and the divine personality with the bright sunshine aura stood facing each other, tension crackling in the air between them. The radiant figure's glow bathed the room in warmth, in stark contrast to the dark, malevolent energy that clung to Seonho like a second skin.

The divine personality, his eyes unwavering, finally spoke, his voice calm yet filled with authority

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The divine personality, his eyes unwavering, finally spoke, his voice calm yet filled with authority. "Nice to meet you again, Nejis, the shadow demon... or should I say, the lusty demon." His gaze sharpened, a glint of recognition flashing in his bright eyes. "It's been a long time, hasn't it? Two hundred years, if I remember correctly, since my last successor ended you and dumped your tainted essence into the Well of Elements."

Nejis, the demon residing within Seonho, snarled at the mention of his past defeat. His grip tightened on the king's soul, fear and anger flickering in his darkened form. The divine figure tilted his head slightly, eyes narrowing. "How did you manage to escape, Nejis? How did you trick your way out?"

Nejis, trapped in Seonho's body, let out a low growl, his dark, smoky form pulsating with barely contained rage. His red eyes glowed with malevolence, but beneath the fury, there was an unmistakable flicker of fear. The demon shifted uneasily, knowing he was facing a power he couldn't easily overcome.

"You think your successor truly defeated me?" Nejis spat, his voice echoing unnaturally in the room. "I was never truly destroyed, only imprisoned. The Well of Elements might have held me for a time, but I always find a way. I linger in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to escape."

The divine personality's eyes narrowed, his expression firm. "And Jiyeon's family gave you that opportunity," he said, more a statement than a question. His voice was laced with disappointment, as if the actions of Jiyeon and her parents were of no surprise.

 His voice was laced with disappointment, as if the actions of Jiyeon and her parents were of no surprise

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(This is house jiyeon is controlled by Nejis ,you can imagine right )

Nejis let out a twisted laugh. "Greed and lust-they are the easiest weaknesses to exploit. Her parents sold their souls to me long ago. They faked their deaths, and through their bloodline, I was able to find a way back. Jiyeon's desires-her need for power, for Taehyung-made her the perfect vessel. And King Seonho..." Nejis smirked, eyes flashing with cruel delight. "His lust made him weak. He is a puppet, nothing more."

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