Life Of A Nobody - as a Villain

Chapter 433 Torture and sea of Styx

433 Torture and sea of Styx

"You can torture me all you want. But we both know you don't have the guts to kill me." Amy spoke, her calm words among the tears surprising even Apate.

"Have you ever thought that you're not even worth the effort of mine to kill you?" Apate joked with a teasing smile, and then added, "You didn't realize a single thing from all my previous illusions, did you? You're nothing. Not even an ant in my eyes."

"Then why don't you let me go? And we'll see about that." Amy spoke arrogantly, her body slowly getting used to the pressure under Gauri's passive primordial aura. "I would." Apate spoke and chuckled, but then shook her head, "But you see, my men outside are quite busy creating an art piece. And I don't want you to ruin it."

"You're delaying me?"

As Apate said, this was her masterpiece. and that's why she needed to avoid it. Apate was right. No matter how many passive blessings of protections she had been equipped with, or how high her own endurance or mental stability was, somehow soon, this vengeful goddess would find a way to break past her defenses, _ and that's why she needed to break this illusion and get back to reality. She didn't know how Apate appeared to torture her, or why Gauri didn't interfere to protect her. Now wasn't the time to think or compare notes. She just needed to figure out a way to get out. With the world system in check and the realm barrier limitations, Apate wouldn't dare act openly outside, and as for those minions _heh.

As Amy thought upto that point, mad rage filled her heart and her pupils turned dark red fuming in the chaos burning within. (In reality, Rhodes, who was watching and recording the video of Amy struggling under his illusion magic, feeling proud for his achievements and hopeful for the future, suddenly froze and had shivers run down his spine for some reason. He didn't know if it was an illusion or not, but he suddenly had a death premonition.) On the other hand, Amy was trying hard to feel the measure of chaos in her body, that feeling was like seeing something in the clear reflection and trying to touch it. Something which seems so close to the touch, yet so far apart, you could never reach it. She just needed one push, one sign, _ one amber of anger, and then she could break this mirror and merge with her chaos. Finally putting an end to this trial. But this 'wall' was like a limit which binded her abilities. Blocking her freedom. "Give up little girl, struggle is useless in this domain. The sea of Styx will wash over your sins and cleanse your soul inside out. You'll be a clean slate,...and my new slave" Apate's voice echoed in Amy's mind. She started all serious, but then seeing her struggle, ended up making jokes and mocking her with playful teases. But Amy wasn't focusing on her words. She was staring at the black river water and the bunch of corpses floating freely in it. This wasn't the surprising part as she had already seen the pyramid skeletons and ghost hands pulling at her feet. But the real surprise happened when one of these corpses got turned over by a wave and came face to face with her. It was her. The same face, the same body, just a little older, and dressed in different clothes. That's why despite the situation she was stuck in, Amy couldn't help but raise her hand to touch the gaping wound on her 'doppleganger's corpse forehead. It all felt... ... familiar. ####

Styx River — Is the black river in Greek mythos which is like the pathway between the land of living and the land of dead. One can also say this river is what separates both realms. This river comes under the territory of the underworld, which is ruled by Hades.

According to legends, the water of Styx has properties of forgetfulness, curses, bindings, acid, poison, potion, and death. It's one of the few things which is considered both divine and demonic at the same time. Hence it's revered and feared all together.

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Author note - Sorry lols, I was planning to keep it short yesterday but when I started writing and explaining stuff, I got too into detailing the torture methods that this chapter became lengthy. So I guess Amy and Apate face off will have to wait for the next chapter. .. Also tell me what do you think about the punishments. I plan to do this more often. You know, use torture ways from myths, legends, and rumors(new and old) to preach the impact. Suggest me some cruel ways, if u know them? And which character do u want them to go through?