After finishing her task of delivering the food, the Bride in the Red Wedding Dress left the room. Nathan Lin, feeling that the bond was now at a sufficient level (45 points), decided to follow her.
The final task in the system had yet to trigger, but with 45 points, Nathan Lin was confident that even though the Bride was a malevolent spirit, she wouldn't act against him now. At this point, he felt safe exploring her Ghost Domain or interacting with her. Following her might be the key to triggering the final task.
The Bride in the Red Wedding Dress returned to her personal chamber and sat before an antique bronze mirror. Nathan Lin quietly observed from a distance.
As she sat there, Nathan Lin realized that she had completed her makeup. A delicate, soft layer of blush adorned her cheeks, with a subtle yellow tint on her forehead, accented with a deep red hue at the center. These shades gave her a refined, classical beauty.
Her hair, arranged elegantly, was adorned with intricate hairpins, completing her look into a stunningly made-up figure. It was clear she was now ready—no longer the bride of the Ghost Domain, but a well-groomed, poised woman.
She sat before the mirror, seemingly admiring herself, before opening a drawer on her dressing table. From it, she pulled out a square piece of red paper.
"This is lip paper," Nathan Lin thought, recognizing the ancient method of applying lipstick.
Through the mirror, Nathan Lin watched as the Bride carefully folded the paper and gently pressed it to her lips. After a quick dab, she revealed her now perfectly painted red lips, which made her look even more striking. The sight of her lips made Nathan Lin almost want to... but he quickly shook off the thought.
After a few moments, the Bride in the Red Wedding Dress stood up and walked toward the door.
Nathan Lin, still curious and uncertain about the next task, followed her. Why hasn't the final bonding task triggered yet? He wondered.
As they moved through the mansion, the Bride stopped just outside her chamber. She glanced back toward the door before continuing her journey through the halls. The eerie quiet of the house was broken by the soft creak of the door shutting behind them.
Nathan Lin noticed that as they walked down the corridor, something strange had happened—red lanterns had been hung along the path, and there were decorative red accents everywhere. Before he could process it, a red scarf flew from one of the rooms and settled over the Bride's head, covering her face.
"A red veil?" Nathan Lin muttered to himself in shock.
He quickly realized what was happening—this was the traditional veil worn by a bride about to be married. But then, a thought struck him like a bolt of lightning:
Is she getting married?
Nathan Lin's mind raced, and a sudden panic set in. Is she really getting married? Who could possibly be her groom?
"Dammit!" Nathan Lin cursed under his breath. "She's getting married, and I still need 5 points of bond! There's no way I'm letting her get married now!"
Just as he was about to make a move, the system's voice echoed in his mind:
"Bond task five (final): Prevent the Bride in the Red Wedding Dress from entering the Ghost Palanquin. Task reward: 25 points of bond with the Bride in the Red Wedding Dress."
The final task had been triggered!
Nathan Lin froze in place, processing the task. Prevent her from entering the Ghost Palanquin?
It seemed that the Bride in the Red Wedding Dress wasn't entirely in control of her own fate. The Ghost Palanquin... it's the vehicle used to carry her to the wedding. This means she's not marrying of her own will.
His mind raced. But... if she's a ghost, would she even care about marriage? The whole situation felt off, and Nathan Lin couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to it than met the eye.
The task wasn't just about stopping her wedding, it was about understanding her true desires. But one thing was clear: Nathan Lin couldn't let this happen now. The bond between them was almost complete, and he couldn't afford to lose it at the last moment.
"She must be heading for the Ghost Palanquin... it should be outside," Nathan Lin thought, quickly turning toward the mansion's gates.
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