Extraordinary times called for extraordinary measures.
Since there was a way to take a shortcut, Bai Zhi naturally would not rigidly follow the usual steps. In a sense, this counted as a workplace injury for him...
However, after this ordeal, his impression of Fireworks of Romance had changed drastically.
Over fifteen days, she had taken him, this dead weight, through five worlds. Until he woke from his coma in this world of ice and snow, the two of them had emerged virtually unscathed.
That alone showed that her strength far exceeded his expectations.
...So Bai Zhi decided to add a few words to his impression of her.
—A highly capable comic relief.
"Alright, now we just need to patiently wait for rescue... huh, what's wrong with you?"
Setting down the old phone after ending the call, Bai Zhi looked at her.
"...Nothing. I'm contemplating life."
Looking up at the dome overhead, Fireworks of Romance spoke in a faint, melancholy tone.
At first, she had looked forward to a unique adventure belonging only to the two of them. But now, she felt that everything had become utterly dull.
...Cheating completely ruins the game experience, you bastard!! [Roaring]
Bai Zhi: "..."
It had to be said that these World Guardians acted with remarkable efficiency.
The old phone itself had a positioning function. Less than three minutes after Bai Zhi ended the call, Mr. X had rushed over to this world of ice and snow.
As the only two survivors who had ventured deep into the World Tomb and returned alive, Bai Zhi and Fireworks of Romance were of extraordinary significance to the World Guardians who had been exploring the World Tomb.
Thus, for once, Bai Zhi and Fireworks of Romance got to enjoy treatment fit for an "emperor."
"This carriage of yours...