Chapter 43. A real wraith.

As if sensing Li Chen's hesitation, Fluffy inquired, "In as much as you harbor doubts towards me, would you place your trust in the wraith instead?" he asked. "At this rate, you might not even last another minute under their relentless assault."

Li Chen could not deny the truth in Fluffy's words. Approximately a minute had elapsed since the wraiths commenced their attack, but it felt like hours to Li Chen. If he were to persist for another minute, it was highly probable that he would succumb to their onslaught. Thus, he was faced with a dilemma: to entrust his consciousness to Fluffy, who may or may not harbor sinister intentions, or to risk possession by the wraiths.

"How can I ascertain that your motives are not more nefarious than those of the wraith?" Li Chen could not help but ask.