A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 1585 - 1064 Punishment_2

What if, in the future, Isia becomes addicted and starts causing trouble on her own?

It’s like that joke where, for the first time, a hunter goes to hunt a bear, gets beaten by the bear, and then something happens to him. Then he goes again a second time, gets beaten again, then a third time, a fourth time—eventually, the bear can’t take it anymore and says, are you here to hunt or to do something else?

Applied to Isia, this is no joke at all.

So Duanmu Huai definitely won’t do as she wishes, but fortunately, he has his own methods.

Duanmu Huai stopped walking; they had already reached the deepest part of the church’s underground. Here, it kept the style of the Tribunal—dark, dim, oppressive environment, where the candle’s light illuminated the surroundings. The Servo Skull occasionally flew around with candles on top, and seeing those skulls, Isia bit her lip and tensed up her body.

"I’m giving you one last chance."

Duanmu Huai looked at Isia.

"I want to tell you that the punishment I will give you is definitely not what you imagined. Don’t expect to gain peace of mind through physical pain; the sins you have committed deserve nothing but torment of the soul and body. Not a hint of peace, no serene moments, only unimaginable despair and fear. Even so, do you still want it?"

"..............."

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s question, Isia hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Seeing Isia’s reaction, Duanmu Huai let out a cold laugh.

"You really need to see a coffin before you cry. I’ve warned you, foolish religious believer who knows no repentance, don’t blame me for being impolite then. Go on up."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai raised his chin toward the platform in front of him. Isia clenched her fists tightly, placed them on her chest, and silently prayed as if seeking courage from her faith. Then, she took a deep breath and slowly walked up to the platform ahead, standing still.

Looking at Isia in front of him, Duanmu Huai snapped his fingers. In the next moment, the shadows around began to wriggle continuously. In the dim candlelight, countless tentacles formed from shadows emerged from the darkness, then suddenly stretched out, winding around Isia’s wrist on her chest. Before she could react, they abruptly lifted her up, suspending the girl in mid-air.

At the same time, the same tentacles appeared from below, wrapping around the girl’s legs, spreading her whole body in a "大" shape.

"Hua... hua..........."

At this moment, Isia was extremely nervous, but she still kept her eyes shut tight, gritting her teeth without saying a word. However, the girl could feel the tentacles entwined around her hands and feet, cold as eternal ice. Their chilling coldness seeped into the girl’s body, gradually spreading throughout her whole being along with her bones and flowing blood. Gradually, Isia felt as if her soul was about to be completely frozen, with endless pain coming from all directions.

As for herself, at this moment, she felt like she was plunged into the vast ocean, or as if she was placed in an endless cosmic sky. Darkness completely blinded her vision, and even if she opened her eyes now, she could only see endless darkness, as if everything had been swallowed and annihilated—with nothing left but herself...

"Pa!!!"

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her back, making the girl involuntarily let out a scream. The pain, like a whip, almost penetrated into every nerve ending within her. Under normal circumstances, Isia would likely have fainted from the unbearable pain. But right now, the icy coldness seemed like shackles locking her spirit, preventing her from escaping to the unconscious realm through fainting.

"Pa! Pa!!!"

A series of cold snapping sounds erupted, and finally, Isia could no longer hold back and screamed out loud. Her screams grew louder and louder, yet even so, she still endured in her heart—this was the punishment she deserved! This was the penalty she should have received! This pain, this inescapable pain...!

"Pa!"

"Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Yet, as if even the right to scream was a luxury, just as the girl opened her mouth to scream, suddenly, a thick tentacle thrust into her mouth, plunging directly into her stomach. The girl could even feel it move through her stomach, coiling around her heart.

"Mmmmm—mmmmmmm!!"

But it wasn’t over; the thick, wet, cold tentacle began dissolving. Tiny tendrils appeared on its surface, spreading across Isia’s cheeks and mouth, as if to merge with her completely. These tiny tendrils entered Isia’s nostrils, ears, and eyes, extending forward and penetrating directly into her brain.

And then........

"———————!"

Isia suddenly opened her eyes, the scene in front of her changed unexpectedly. She saw herself standing in a room. In front of her, in a cradle, a cute baby, fair and tender, was sleeping soundly.

What an adorable child......

Seeing this child, Isia’s mind slightly relaxed. But in the next moment, she found her body moving uncontrollably towards the cradle and then raising both hands high.

"In the name of the Tribunal!"

An almost unrecognizable voice echoed in Isia’s ear. In the next moment, she gripped the short sword in her hand tightly and thrust it forcefully toward the baby in front of her!

No———————!!

At this moment, a scream like none other welled up from deep within Isia’s heart. She could bear any pain herself, but she never thought of harming others! She didn’t want to harm others! Not to mention the little one in front of her was just an adorable baby! Normally, Isia would have been full of pity from the beginning.

But now, no matter how much her mind resisted, her body mercilessly swung the short sword, piercing the baby’s body, pinning it completely to the crib. Seeing the gushing blood, Isia desperately wanted to struggle, but she could do nothing.

"No, what are you doing!"

At that moment, a heartbroken voice suddenly sounded behind Isia. Turning around, she saw a couple watching her sorrowfully.

"My child, what have you done to my child!!"

No, it wasn’t me, I don’t want to do such a thing———!!

Yet, her body paid no heed to Isia’s wails and screams. She could only helplessly watch herself pull out the short sword and slice open the mother’s throat, watching her fall helplessly with wide eyes and an open mouth. In the next moment, the short sword in her hand pierced the father’s chest beside them.

No, this wasn’t me! I don’t want to ahhh!!!

At this moment, Isia finally understood what Duanmu Huai was explaining earlier.