Volume Four: Fading from the World - Chapter 328: Holy Spirit Festival (Wishing Everyone a Happy National Day in Advance)
The casino's interior, so luxurious it seemed unreal, finally vanished at this moment.
The gilded walls and floor tiles disappeared like a curtain being drawn back, and the café's simple furnishings finally returned.
The shop was already empty. After the culprit, the man, disappeared with the two girls, the staff and other customers hurriedly fled this place of trouble.
All that remained was a desolate, empty storefront.
"Oh my god..."
Is this game really just a contest of luck or intelligence?
That's no longer important.
"... Although there were some minor unpleasant moments..."
In the end, all that's left is the "result".
"... But to be honest, I had a lot of fun, thank you both."
And there were two broken dice on the ground.
Each person's three dice were split in half, so that each die could show two numbers.
But is that really the case?
A die has the numbers 1, 6, 2, 5, 3, 4, and the sum is 21.
The other number is 1, 6, 1, 6, 6, which sums to 20.
The reason there are only five numbers is because one of the "half dice" doesn't have a number facing up.
The upward-facing section is the cross-section, so there are no numbers there.
"In the end, it all comes down to luck. The final showdown is still purely a contest of luck, which is pretty satisfying for me..."
The man looked at the two hearts on the ground and smiled bitterly.
"So... it seems Urushihara doesn't have anything he wants me to convey? Then I'll head to another world to have a drink with Old Stone. Goodbye, you two."
Because his body had shrunk considerably due to the loss of many internal organs, he lost his support, knocked over the chair, and fell to the ground.
He was already a corpse.
Despite the carefree smile on the corpse's face.
However, the gray-haired girl no longer cared about what became of this man who had lost both his face and his name.
"Xiao Wu! Xiao Wu! Xiao Wu! Xiao Wu!!!!!"
Sin Annihilation frantically shook Xiao Wu's blood-soaked body; massive subcutaneous bleeding had turned her into a blood-soaked mess! Although the man was dead, the effects of the bet on her healing abilities hadn't completely disappeared, and her healing speed was much slower than usual; her situation was far from optimistic!
"Hurry... no, don't close your eyes! Xiao Wu!!!"
But Xiao Wu was almost unconscious; her hazy eyes were unfocused, and her eyelids were almost closed.
"Saki, Xiao Wu... Waaah..."
Why is this happening...?
Mingming, Mingming finally won!
This is Xiao Wu, and her own victory—no, it's Xiao Wu's victory!
She has always been protecting the self she just encountered today, even at the cost of exposing herself to deadly danger—an incurable self-sacrifice. And it is this kind of person she is, who has overcome numerous difficulties to finally reach this point.
Is this how it's going to end?
"... No."
With his Sin Annihilation, he gradually calmed down.
Holding a bloodied body and wailing—that's a stupid thing only an ordinary girl would do; it's meaningless and a waste of time.
But she is the Sin Annihilation.
The Vatican's hidden fourth Goddess.
It can turn the impossible into the possible.
"I won't let you die, I promise I won't let you die, Xiao Wu..."
Sin Annihilation gently brushed aside the stray hairs from Xiao Wu's forehead.
He bit his tongue, and beads of blood seeped out.
Two faces, two pairs of lips, quickly came together.
Apply the lip flap and pry open the jaw.
Then, the blood is poured into it.
(Author's note: So the question is, who turned whom gay?)
Call out----
A huge golden fireball shot into the sky with a piercing shriek, its dazzling light clearly visible even in daylight.
----Ding!!!!
Then, before everyone's eyes, it exploded with a deafening roar, golden-red flowers of light blooming in the air, the scattered golden sparks transforming into the shapes of countless little angels. Countless little angels, trailing long streaks of light, flew about in the air, in groups of three or five, soaring higher and higher, spiraling upwards in a certain pattern, ultimately drawing the characters "ìΚㄓㄔぷへβūγδ". It was a Divine Word, which translates to "Praise be to the Supreme God".
Signaled by this, the grand festival, held every four years, finally began, and the entire city became a sea of revelry. Music, freed from the constraints of rhythm, transformed into a torrent of raging sound waves that swept across the city, and the sounds of the revelers even drowned out the playing of countless instruments. Every shop along the street displayed a dazzling array of goods and exhibits, clowns wielding torches and tossing sharp knives were everywhere, and magnificent floats occupied the center of the street, slowly passing by; even their massive bodies could hardly contain the enthusiasm of the dancers on board.
Everywhere in the city was transformed into a dance floor, with people dressed in carnival costumes and wearing flamboyant makeup singing and dancing. The dance moves broke free from the limitations of ballroom dance, jazz, Latin dance, and so on. Everyone followed their body's instincts, twisting their limbs and dancing the most primitive and wild dance.
This is a festival where everyone can fully vent their pent-up emotions, and it is the only festival (except for the expelled beggars and vagrants) that ordinary people can also enjoy. However, the common people are concentrated in the lower city, while the nobles and the rich revel in the upper city, creating a clear distinction between the two.
It is precisely at times like these that trouble is most likely to occur. The rampant, frenzied joy is highly contagious, causing some to unconsciously venture into areas they would never normally venture into. In fact, every Holy Spirit Festival is also a peak period for troublesome matters such as drugs, illegal gambling, and group sex, which is truly ironic. Although it has only just begun, quite a few fools who are having too much fun and want to seek more pleasure are already hiding in corners doing drugs. However, wealthy nobles at least use drugs number four, while ordinary people at most use some leaflets or ice skating.
This is why security in Sadington City is greatly increased during the Holy Spirit Festival. There are thousands of law enforcement officers raiding drug trafficking and brothel dens alone, and when you include security personnel to deal with potential brawls anywhere on the street, the total number exceeds ten thousand.
Of course, these tens of thousands of guards were only on guard against the city's residents. They made no attempt to protect against external threats—such as a Revolutionary Army —as that was the responsibility of the troops stationed outside the city. Since the fall of Torres, the Papacy had significantly strengthened the military forces of several important towns, with Sadington City being a key focus. This was why the citizens could enjoy themselves without worry, as no one believed the Rebel Army would risk such a large-scale attack on Sadington, the city with the largest garrison.
The setting sun and the darkening sky heralded the end of the first day of the Holy Spirit Festival, and night began. The night of the Holy Spirit Festival was even more lively than the day. The spirit stone lanterns hanging outside every house illuminated the entire city. The most dazzling sight was the cross atop Sadington Cathedral in the city center. Carved from Molten Spirit Crystal mined from deep within the earth's crust, it constantly emitted light and heat. Normally, this priceless Molten Spirit Crystal Holy Cross was sealed by divine magic, emitting only a faint light and heat. But now, all the restrictions had been lifted, and the cross, revitalized, shone like a small sun, illuminating the entire city.
The beautiful night view captivated me.
"Seeing it with my own eyes is truly amazing, Holy Spirit Festival." Haoyue's dark, bright eyes reflected the colors of the fireworks, like a piece of translucent black jade being stained with colorful ink, which was very beautiful.
"Yes... it's the most famous festival in the West Saint Continent, it can't compare to the barbecue festival in Winter Arrival City back then."
"What a wonderful day! The streets were bustling, people were dancing, clowns were twirling fire, all the shops were setting up stalls, there were all sorts of delicious food, and beautiful fireworks..."
"... Mmm."
"There are so many beautiful colored lights, no less than a thousand floats, and flags fluttering everywhere. I can hardly believe that such a bustling and lively festival really exists in reality."
"Hey, Haoyue..."
"What's wrong, Xiao Ye?"
"You..."
I took a deep breath--
"Don't talk to me like you actually went out to play. Get up and put your clothes on!"
Whoosh--! I forcefully pulled off the blanket, pushing away Haoyue, who was stuck to me like a piece of chewing gum. Looking at the two huge breasts that were originally tightly squeezed and deformed, now swaying apart, for a moment I actually felt a little greedy for this warm softness.
"Tch-- Xiao Ye is so heartless~"
"You're too clingy, you perverted girl, Yue."
But I didn't really have the right to say anything to her, since I was also lying naked on the bed. Finally freeing myself from her, I sat up, feeling a little tired.
"Ugh... my back, fingers, and mouth are so tired..."
"Who told Xiao Ye to be such a formidable warrior?"
"What do you mean by being a good warrior... Anyway, it's not good to stay in bed all day except to go to the bathroom. Even meals are ordered from takeout and we play feeding each other in bed."
"There's nothing I can do, nothing I can do. Xiao Ye is more attractive than this stupid holiday, isn't she? Besides, Xiao Ye, you're still full of energy, while I can barely stand up now."
"Honestly, it's your own fault for being so blatant and overt. When meat is offered to you, you naturally want to feast on it."
"Hmm~ It seems Xiao Ye is the type who enjoys doing the hard work. I thought you would be the passive type when we first met in the capital, but who knew you would be such a ruthless predator who takes advantage of everyone."
"Tch, how was my service, Miss?"
"Very good, very good, I like it very much, but based on the principle of mutual benefit--"
Thud! "Hey, hey..."
"--Let me return the favor, woof! prprprpr!"
"Ouch! Hahahaha, it itches so much! Stop, stop licking my armpits! Haha..."
In the presidential suite of a luxury hotel, I was planning to go out and explore when Haoyue stopped me. Then my homebody nature kicked in, and I ended up staying in the room all day... Although the various activities that followed made me get a lot of exercise.
As for how I got the presidential suite... well... I never imagined that the money the Gray Starling Group gave me as compensation after the Northern Realm Rally was such a powerful thing...
Xiao Wu hasn't returned for some reason, but with her strength, she should be alright. Besides, she's the only one so far whose face hasn't been seen by the Holy See.
The battle will begin on the last day of the Holy Spirit Festival.
How many more leisurely moments like this will we have before that?
After we'd had our fill of playing around, Haoyue and I finally separated. I lay sprawled out on the soft bed, the cool air from the air conditioner brushing against my body, which was covered in a fine layer of sweat from our intense activity. It felt incredibly comfortable.
"Hey, Xiao Ye."
"Um?"
I love you.
"Um..."
At least for now, don't think too much about the future.
Enjoy these last few peaceful nights before the storm hits.
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The climax is finally approaching. Originally, I planned to finish the West Saint Continent arc in Volume 4, but after careful calculation, I realized it was a bit too long... So I've decided to split it into Volume 4 and Volume 5. This Volume 4 will end with xxxxxxx.
It's almost the end of the month, and I was planning to add an extra chapter on this last day after being bombarded with negative reviews for the past few months. However, I'll be going to Chongqing for four or five days during the National Day holiday and won't be able to write. So, I have to squeeze in some time from my busy studies to stockpile chapters so I don't have to stop updating later. Sorry, everyone.
Of course... in the end, I shamelessly beg for Monthly Votes again; I'm just so terrified of being bombarded with votes... QAQ