The latter...
See? She was forcing a kiss again.
That was a common problem among young men and women who had just tasted forbidden fruit.
"It's finally over." Chen Luo reappeared within the world bubble.
Over the past two hours, Chen Luo had played the role of a qualified wife.
For example, looking after his and Durandal's child.
Although this child was a test-tube baby created in the virtual world using Chen Luo and Durandal's DNA, it still felt far too strange.
Chen Luo had originally planned to use handling official business as an excuse during the two-hour countdown to his death, minimizing his contact with Durandal as much as possible... Mei was not only Kevin's lover but also the leader of Fire Moth, so that was perfectly reasonable.
But just as Chen Luo was about to do that, Mobius and Rita pushed him back and told him to spend proper time with Durandal.
That's right, Mobius. A Mobius whose appearance, personality, and tone were no different from the real one.
Chen Luo was deeply shaken.
So Chen Luo genuinely pretended to be Durandal's lover for two whole hours.
Fortunately, Chen Luo had a weak constitution, so Durandal restrained herself. She merely held Chen Luo's hand and quietly watched the scenery outside with him, spending the final two hours together.
Whether it was really pretending or not, you knew that in your heart.
"Shut up."
"Sure thing."
Chen Luo continued watching the livestream with a melancholy expression.
The time Durandal spent slashing the Herrscher of the End into a shutdown lasted quite a while—more than two hours.
So even after Chen Luo had truly exited the stage, Durandal still needed to wrap up the trial.
However, most of it could be skipped. Just before the Herrscher of the End