Scare One Away, Scare Two Away Together

The pale gray Tian Kong was silent, and the earth was devoid of any life.

This is a world that is utterly dead in the most fundamental sense.

In fact, when the Players arrived in this world and transformed the town into a Player Trading Plaza, various official organizations did send people to explore this world.

After all, with the Anomaly Incident in this world escalating and the books becoming increasingly dangerous, if there were a safe haven, the situation in the Real World would improve significantly... But this is a world that is completely dead.

There was no value in exploring it, no resources were available, and a lot of manpower and resources were wasted on the books, which was a losing proposition.

After that, the exploration plan and any subsequent possible immigration plans came to nothing.

Meanwhile, on the balcony of a dilapidated building in the Shadow World, a conversation continues.

"Location coordinates... They and books use this method to invade other worlds. Are there many more 'Retainer' like this?"

Upon hearing Qingyi's words, Bai Zhi's brows furrowed even more deeply.

"That's right, there are countless of them, because this thing is just a consumable. However, since most people can't handle that kind of attention, only a small number are actually displayed."

She raised her head and looked into the distance, letting out a Qingyi sigh.

"Even Retainer have different Level. Someone like Anna is already at a very high rank, and she even inherited some of the Strength and authority from the [Doll Princess]... But what good is that?"

Her tone was soft and low.

"That is to say, [Doll Princess] is currently in a deep sleep. When it awakens, with Anna, a Retainer of considerable Level, it will be able to easily focus its attention on this world. At that time, Anna's own will will also be influenced by it..."

She didn't continue speaking, but the meaning she wanted to express was already quite clear.

"So, all we need to do is take down that [Doll Princess], right?"

Bai Zhi reached up and touched his chin, looking thoughtful.

"If we could seize all of their Strength and give it to Anna, that might be... um, what's wrong?"

"Are you even listening to me seriously?!"

Looking up at Bai Zhi, Qingyi seemed quite agitated for a moment.

"Those terrifying beings are beyond human capability to contend with!! If you truly attract their attention or become one of their Retainer, with the help of the [World Contract] and the system's own suppression, I'm confident I can help you escape that state, but Anna..."

"Okay, I'll confess, there's something I've been hiding from you."

Bai Zhi interrupted the White-haired loli in front of him and let out a slight sigh.

"I lied to you when I said I helped Anna cut off the [Lord of Flesh and Blood]' s line of sight by using an item I found in the castle. The truth is, the other party glanced at me and immediately ran away."

"... ah?"

Completely stunned, Qingyi opened her mouth, slightly dumbfounded, as she listened to Bai Zhi's words.

"I'm not lying to you, it's true. You can ask Anna to confirm it."

Looking at the White-haired loli in front of him, Bai Zhi smiled slightly.

"To be honest, no one would believe this if I told them, and it's also too shocking, so I added a little bit of rhetoric, but that's the truth."

"Wait, wait... you mean, you scared away a Terrifying Existence that was born from the ruins of the world?"

Looking at Bai Zhi in front of her, the White-haired loli had a look of suspicion on her face.

"[Doll Princess] has fully hatched and is in its final slumber, but [Lord of Flesh and Blood] is still hatching, so its strength is weaker than [Doll Princess]. If you use the items related to [Doll Princess] in the castle, you can indeed cut off [Lord of Flesh and Blood] gaze, but you said you scared it away... Are you out of your mind?"

"No... Anyway, that's probably it. After all, I didn't have time to do anything at the time; it was only a few seconds."

Seeing the worried look in the other person's eyes, Bai Zhi's lips twitched slightly.

"As the saying goes, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment, and that's exactly the point. I don't know why the other person ran away... Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?"

Somewhat amused and exasperated, Bai Zhi slapped away the hand that was lifting his clothes. Looking at the White-haired loli glaring at him with considerable displeasure because of his action, Bai Zhi felt slightly helpless.

"Let's talk this out, okay? Don't get physical. I admit I lied to you about this before, but..."

"To be honest, you wouldn't happen to be the reincarnation of some Gods in your world, would you?"

She looked up at him, Qingyi face full of suspicion.

"Your world was very powerful in the past. If your true nature is actually the reincarnation of a fallen Gods, then everything makes sense. Whether it was scaring away the [Lord of Flesh and Blood] who hadn't fully hatched yet, gaining the [Noah's Ark]'s voluntary recognition, or so easily obtaining the [World Contract] recognition, then all my previous questions can be explained... Crouch down a little."

"Why are you saying it's Gods again... What's wrong?"

With a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, Bai Zhi reluctantly knelt down in front of the other person.

"While I don't know what you're thinking, the truth is, none of this is true...!?"

Before Bai Zhi could finish speaking, Qingyi suddenly reached out and hugged his neck, burying her head in his neck, which startled him.

"That's strange, I don't smell any Divinity aura on you... Could it be that you haven't awakened yet?"

Standing up straight again, Qingyi frowned slightly.

"But if that's the case, then the [Lord of Flesh and Blood] shouldn't..."

"Isn't thinking about all this pointless? To be honest, I also want to figure these things out..."

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable, Bai Zhi rubbed his neck and glanced at the White-haired loli in front of him, who had just taken advantage of him when he wasn't looking, with a hint of annoyance.

"Let's put my question aside for now. The main focus now is on Anna. Do you have any ideas on how to resolve the potential problems she may be facing?"

"Just rely on you. Anyway, you've already scared away the [Lord of Flesh and Blood]. When the [Doll Princess] comes, you can scare her away too, right?"

With a soft snort, Qingyi, Qingyi starting to sulk, turned her head to the side.

"[Doll Princess] has completed its final incubation stage and is currently in a deep sleep. I asked Anna before, and it's estimated to be a few years before she wakes up... Anyway, you'll be all set when the time comes!! Go and scare her away!!"

"... Did I do anything to make you angry?"

"No!!"

"... Then why are you shouting so loudly?"

"I wasn't loud!!!"

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