Chapter 141
The strange murmur was stopped by the pain. Yuki down and saw the hand blade protruding from his left chest. The arm had not torn him in two; instead, it had frozen in place.
You guessed it, that's the secret to your constant repairs.
Vitality Shift initiated.
Yuki stepped forward, deliberately pulling himself out of the knife, tossing it aside, and raising his hand to catch the falling shotgun.
He turned around and pressed the muzzle of his gun against the monster's forehead.
"Damn it, it's you!"
Chapter Thirty-Six: Return (First Update)
The fierce battle has now reached its climax, much like a gladiatorial contest nearing its end; it remains to be seen who will reach their Limit first.
In terms of physical strength, Yuki was no match for it, but through a series of arrangements, he created a favorable battlefield and took advantage of the monster's eagerness to wear it down.
But this is still far from enough; the gap in strength is still not enough to bridge, Yuki must actively seek its Limit.
That immortality, that Limit ability to heal even the most fatal wound.
With a desperate effort, it severed its tail, turned around, and there stood the monster, covered in wounds. Its wounds could no longer be repaired, and the accumulated pain erupted, causing the monster to pause briefly.
It wasn't dead yet; its remaining vitality and piety mingled, and it still wanted to do everything in its power to eliminate the outsiders. But at that moment, gunshots rang out.
Bang!
Like the last straw that broke the camel's back, it was the final and most powerful bullet fired from the barrel.
It pierces the skin, drills into the muscle, embeds itself in the bone, and then explodes with a bang.
The monster's head shattered, turning into a large spray of blood that splattered across the ceiling. Its massive body took a step forward and pressed down on the monster.
Yuki didn't move, gripping the gun barrel in reverse, ready for battle. He had seen opponents with gaping holes in their heads who could still fight, but the gun handle he was about to slam into stopped in mid-air.
It came crashing down, colliding with the ground, and with a 'thud,' it slammed against my shoulder and landed on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Bite--
The longsword, thrown into the air, was pinned to the ground, its blood-red blade swaying back and forth, reflecting Yuki's stiff face.
Did you win?
As the thought crossed his mind, the excruciating pain made him almost unable to stand, so he quickly took half a step back and leaned his back against the wall.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
His breathing was heavy. Yuki lowered his head and glanced at the corpse, which was barely recognizable as human.
Muscles were torn apart, pale bones protruded, most of his head was blown apart, and only a mouth remained of the skin on his upper jaw.
We won.
Yuki's eyes widened, but he lacked the energy to finish off his opponent, a habit he usually had. Fortunately, the strange murmurs saved him some effort.
[Player Yuki, you have completely cleared out Yadu Town. The Judge's quest completion rate is 100%. One minute countdown to return.]
He swore to God that Yuki had never found the whispers so endearing. It was not only the end of his nightmare, but also filled him with boundless anticipation.
This was the first time he had cleared a dungeon solo, and he achieved a very high level of completion, almost reaching the ultimate challenge.
The only way to take this further is to annihilate the entire church and thoroughly cleanse it. The only option left is to confront the evil god one-on-one.
How is that even possible?
Wait, there are still three and a half minutes left before the return time, which means that completing the side quest completely will allow me to return early?
Yuki noticed a blind spot: completing the side quests would allow him to return directly, but he didn't think about it in detail.
"We need to retrieve the Chaos Item quickly; leaving them in the dungeon would be a huge loss."
Yuki quickly put away his hunting rifle, drew his knife to use as a walking stick, and searched for the Ram's-Horn Hammer amidst the carnage.
These things need to be recycled, and then try looking at that black greatsword on the other side of the corridor; there might be an unexpected find.
"You're leaving already?"
As soon as he touched the hammer, Yuki felt his blood stop flowing, and he stiffly turned his head away.
"You're not dead?"
That's impossible. Even if you play dead, you can't escape the checks of the Reincarnation Game. How could a dungeon NPC fool the whispering voice?
"I'm dead. I was just using this mouth to extend an invitation to you."
The remaining mouth was wriggling, causing Yuki's blood to completely congeal.
Evil, evil god???
This was even more terrifying than a monster Resurrection. It was the first time he had encountered something outside the instance while inside it, and he vaguely felt that this "The Bystander Is Blind" was a turning point.
Using the Reincarnation Game as a framework, isn't he just the Bystander Is Blind?
Don't answer! Don't answer!
Yuki remained silent, not even turning around, silently counting down the time until his return, feeling as if each minute was an eternity.
The evil god didn't care about Yuki's disrespect, nor did he care about her silence; in fact, he appreciated her cautiousness.
Would you be willing to replace him?
It really was an invitation, and facing the silent Yuki, that mouth spoke on its own:
"What was your purpose in joining the game? If it was initially about struggling to survive, now that you've reached this stage, you should be pursuing something more."
"Power, authority, beauty, or security? I can give you all of these. Stay here. In this world, you are the king, and you will have all of these things."
What do you mean? You want me to take the place of that saint?
Yuki was a little confused; the voice sounded like casual conversation after a meal, without any seductive undertones.
How could I possibly agree to become a monster trapped in this tiny dungeon? Indeed, I am the king, capable of accepting any sacrifice, body and soul.
Wait a minute, could it be that the saint was also a player?
His lips moved, and he almost asked a question. At least he was certain the purple-robed priest was a player, so why stay here and wait for other outsiders?
That's enough, I can't think about it anymore!
Having learned from his previous experience, Yuki forcefully suppressed his curiosity. This instance was already perfect; he couldn't afford to cause any further trouble.
He chose to ignore it, but his mouth showed no sign of stopping.
"Oh, of course, this world is too small to satisfy your ambitions. That's alright, I can find you another place, but what position you attain will depend on your own efforts."
You can change locations? Move from one instance to another? What do you take this Reincarnation Game for?
Yuki was about to burst out, a voice seemed to be roaring inside him:
You don't have to agree with Him, but you must ask Him. You will get the truth much earlier and even solve the mystery of time travel.
"You must be wondering why I invited you? It's simple. I saw something special in you. You must have been targeted by the Reincarnation Game, right? Hmm, the kind that wanted to eliminate you from the very beginning."
The voice remained calm, yet it was alluring without requiring any effort, as if it had penetrated Yuki's heart and unearthed everything he craved.
His head began to spin uncontrollably, and his body followed suit. Yuki gritted his teeth, feeling that he couldn't take it anymore.
I am indeed special; He possesses the final answer that has troubled me for over a decade, and even knows that I was once targeted.
He knows many things! He knows everything! He is willing to reveal the secrets!
"You..."
Yuki uttered the first syllable, then tightly shut his mouth, preventing any subsequent words from escaping, focusing all his energy on counting down.
Four.
The curve of his lips paused slightly, then he sighed, "Still hesitating? The truth is right before your eyes."
Three.
"There's no time left. You don't know what players will face in the future."
Two.
"You and your Your World will turn to ashes, becoming part of the cycle of reincarnation."
One.
[Player Yuki has completed the Judge's quest.]
[The Bystander Is Blind (Abnormal)' Main Quest Completed]
[Personal panel updated, player permissions adjusted]
[Preparing to return.]
A strange murmur replaced the flat voice, pulling Yuki out of the dungeon. As her thoughts froze, only four words flashed through her mind:
An outsider's perspective is often clearer.
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Transcendental Grade (Second Update)
A pure white space, thoughts frozen.
All his injuries healed instantly, even his fractured left hand returned to normal. This was the part of the Reincarnation Game that Yuki was most satisfied with: no matter how serious the injury, it could be healed in an instant.
He was back, but this time he was all alone in the pure white space. He stood there stunned for several seconds before Yuki came to his senses:
I returned ahead of schedule.
Grass.
He plopped down, feeling more exhausted than ever before. That evil god was terrifying. He knew he shouldn't answer, knew he shouldn't be curious, but in the end, he still couldn't resist. If he had returned even a minute later...
I'm not sure I'll be able to come back.
How could he possibly agree to the invitation? Yet he couldn't control his curiosity, which reminded Yuki of Zhao Benshan's skit "Selling Crutches".
They keep deceiving you, and eventually you'll inevitably fall for it.
"What's most terrifying is that it's not a mental skill, so there's no way to resist it; it has such power just from chatting."
Yuki rubbed his temples, finally able to relax after returning and freely think about the massive amount of information.
"This is the first time I've encountered an NPC that transcends the instance, but it can't escape the rules of the Reincarnation Game. Does this prove that there is still a dimensional difference between us?"
The answer is unknown, but the information revealed raises some questions.
First, Game Players are divided into factions.
Secondly, the players do not originate from a single world.
Third, the Reincarnation Game is far more complex than simply playing dungeons.
Looking back, there were actually clues to these three points long ago, Yuki could have verified them through several aspects.
For example, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's information mentioned that the Reincarnation Game is evolving, and some players have entered another stage.
For example, he noticed that the Reincarnation Game had a selection mechanism and even guessed what the selected players would do.
For example, Yuki discovered that the dungeon had a similar counterpart in reality.
"You and your Your World will turn to ashes, becoming part of the cycle of reincarnation."
These were His last words, which contained a wealth of information and made Yuki uneasy. He liked the world he lived in now, where he had the people he loved.
What does it mean to become part of the cycle of reincarnation? Is it related to the 'evolution' that Ayanokoji mentioned?
Yuki thought about it seriously for a while and realized that there really was a connection. The total number of players was increasing, and the impact on reality would only become greater and greater, eventually turning it into a super-large-scale instance?
This is simply outrageous.
Yuki continued rubbing his temples, feeling dizzy and lightheaded. The information he had wasn't enough to draw any conclusions. Just then, a murmured voice sounded.
[Player Yuki completed the Judge's side quest through the main storyline. Quest rating: SSS. Reward: 6 Specialization Points, 3 Enhancement Points.]
Sure enough, this time all my evaluations were personal, and I received extremely high returns.
Yuki's heart raced, but he quickly calmed down. With the achievements from the dungeon, [The Bystander Is Blind] provided a total of 6 specialization points and 7 enhancement points.
There is also a Chaos Item and a Bloodline Object.
"That's more like it, it should be the highest level of mission evaluation."