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Chapter 12 - The world would not forgive me

The forest whispered as Seraphina emerged from its denser shadows, dragging behind her a collection of forest creatures—weak-willed animals that had fallen under her presence, now destined for sustenance. Her movements were smooth and effortless, every step a demonstration of power, grace, and seductive allure. Her G-cup bust rose and swayed, hips rolling with controlled rhythm, yet she barely broke a sweat; Qi Infusion coursed seamlessly through her limbs, enhancing strength and speed.

By the time she reached her abode, a small clearing deep within the forest, the animals were secured. She arranged them for butchering, preparing a meal to replenish the hours spent in combat. The sun dappled her curves, highlighting her demonic yet angelic form, but for the first time, a thought pierced her otherwise singular focus:

"If I leave the forest like this… the world will not forgive me."

Her beauty, her overwhelming presence, her lethal curves, her angelic-demonic visage—they were a weapon in battle, but also a liability among humans. She needed a way to temporarily suppress her face and figure, to appear ordinary, to avoid unnecessary attention.

She sat cross-legged, eyes narrowing in thought, fingers brushing the moss as she attempted to map her energy in new ways. Pulling from memory, she recalled the techniques from her novels: body circulation, energy compression, and cellular manipulation. If her Qi could control her muscles and form to this degree, perhaps it could restructure her body outwardly, without changing the underlying power.

Hours passed. Failures mounted. Her chest refused to flatten fully, her hips resisted compression, and her face would always remain subtly radiant. Sweat streaked her perfect form as she adjusted, experimented, twisted, flexed, and retried sequences, attempting to force her energy into precise control over superficial form rather than function.

Day One: Minor progress. She could slightly reduce the prominence of her bust and hips, but her face remained captivating. Small increases in balance and agility accompanied the strain, proving her genius in manipulating energy at cellular levels.

Day Two: Gradual improvement. Qi Infusion now allowed her to slightly suppress her facial allure, diminishing luminescence of eyes and contouring her features closer to ordinary human symmetry. Arms and legs shortened marginally, curves softened, but it was unstable, and the effort left her exhausted. Her strength and endurance ticked upward as her muscles adapted to the new method of energy compression.

Day Three: Breakthrough. With careful timing of breaths, controlled Qi, and micro-muscle adjustments, she could temporarily flatten her bust, narrow her hips, and normalize her face, all without losing strength or agility. It was subtle, precise, and elegant—a perfect disguise for leaving the forest. After repeated trials, she learned to activate the transformation at will, Qi flowing through her like water in a controlled channel, allowing her body to shift form and return instantly.

By the late afternoon of the third day, she stood in the clearing, marveling at her own ingenuity. She flexed her hands, then concentrated, Qi surging through her muscles. Her G-cup bust flattened to an ordinary proportion, her hips slimmed, and her angelic-demonic face softened into a normal, beautiful human visage. She released the technique, and her body returned instantly to its perfected, seductive form.

Finally, she called forth the system.

[System Interface: Expanded View]

Name: Seraphina Vale

Height: 5'5"

Cultivation Path: Body Building — Layer 8

Basic Stats:

Strength: 20

Agility: 21 (+1 from experimentation)

Endurance: 20 (+1 from experimentation)

Balance: 21 (+1 from experimentation)

Condition: Peak conditioning

EXP: 0 / 45

Shop Points: 0 SP

Techniques Learned: Qi Infusion Technique (Mastered)

New Ability: Form Suppression – Temporarily adjusts face and figure to appear ordinary; can be activated at will

She flexed lightly, shifting between forms with a flowing motion. Her Form Suppression worked perfectly, the transformation flawless and stable. This was no illusion; it was real alteration of muscle, bone, and superficial Qi patterns. Powerful beings or keen-eyed humans would see her true form only if she allowed it.

Her body had gained subtle improvements through experimentation. Agility had sharpened as she learned micro-muscle control, balance refined by adjusting her weight and curves, and endurance increased from holding the transformation for prolonged periods. Her G-cup bust and exaggerated hips no longer hindered her in any form—they could be harnessed or suppressed at will.

Satisfied, she prepared the forest meal from her hunted prey. Qi-infused energy flowed through her as she cleaned and arranged the animals, her movements elegant, precise, and hypnotic. Even small forest creatures paused to watch her, entranced by her perfected aura.

The sun hung high, the mist thinning, and the clearing felt serene. Seraphina sat back, enjoying the quiet moment of accomplishment. Her body, mind, and Qi were now more versatile than ever. She could charm, seduce, or fight with lethal perfection, and when needed, vanish into a form that invited no attention.

She exhaled slowly, savoring the success of the past three days.

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