Chapter 434

"Mona, do you really consider him your brother?" Kaguya asked abruptly, looking at the enormous sandcastle with some curiosity. Before her guidance, Mona was a mess, but now it was as exquisite as a work of art.

"It was Hayasaka- neechan who told you to ask, right?" Mona turned her head and saw the girl who had piled up against the wall frantically turning her head. She smiled and replied, "Don't deny it. Do you know what the most powerful thing about this Reincarnation Game is?"

Kaguya looked up blankly, not knowing how the conversation had veered to the level of games.

"Its most powerful feature is that it amplifies desires, distorts the original rules and morals of countless worlds, and constantly forces people to compromise and integrate. So, I can't answer your question~" Mona's tone was playful, but her eyes had lost their sparkle.

Given the evils and conspiracies she witnessed, this little scheme of hers is practically child's play.

Distorting rules and morality? Constantly forcing people to compromise?

Kaguya's eyes widened slightly. She felt that the relationships within the group were very distorted. She had also heard and seen the stories that Frieren had told, and at the time she thought that Frieren was a plant hired by Hayasaka.

The young girl harbored innocent fantasies about love and scoffed at Frieren's stories. Now it seems Frieren wasn't a plant after all.

"Kaguya- neechan, you're so innocent." Mona's mouth seemed to turn into a kitten's as she quietly leaned closer. "No wonder you Hayasaka- neechan, so that's the problem."

"I just think love should..."

"There's no such thing as 'should'. In a normal world, no, even in my world, I would condemn my elder brother. But it's different here." Mona raised her voice slightly, her youthful face revealing a hint of vicissitude.

"This is Reincarnation Game where the strong enslave, plunder, and kill everything. Especially among epic-level powerhouses, very few can maintain their original nature. They have done too many cruel things. The values and emotions you struggle with are insignificant in their eyes."

"All they pursue is power, ever greater power. Can you imagine someone who receives a 'Destruction Mission' to sink the continent and slaughter billions of lives struggling with any emotional issues? That's why I find my elder brother strange, Back-and-Forth Dodge between indifference and passion."

Kaguya Shinomiya fell silent. She had met Yuki while she was 'blinded by her the Bystander Is Blind,' and the latter's ruthlessness had left a considerable psychological scar on her. She nodded subconsciously.

"Yes, Yuki Sorajima exists in two different forms in the instance compared to those around us."

"That's what makes my elder brother so remarkable. He can stay true to himself and remain undisturbed, yet he can also be as ruthless and cruel as those epic-level players. Considering his background, it's practically the Miracle."

Kaguya's lips twitched slightly. She had heard Hayasaka mention this before. Yuki Sorajima was a strange newbie who had mentally prepared himself before joining the Reincarnation Game, only to encounter a nightmare-level dungeon right from the start.

He, Mai Sakurajima, Hayasaka are all like this. Because they experienced the most difficult tasks at the beginning, they gradually became familiar with them, and when they encountered difficult problems again, they would have a feeling of "Is that all?"

"Now you know why Mai Sakurajima- senpai was unwilling but still indulged herself," Mona quietly summarized.

"Yes, she needs to maintain the team's unity. If there are any rifts between them, it can really kill people. Besides, when we fight, it's not as simple as it is with ordinary people."

Kaguya suddenly realized that no matter how intense a love triangle was on Earth, they could simply become strangers. But it was different in the Reincarnation Game. With nowhere else to go, they had to stick together for warmth.

"No, no, no, that's not entirely true. The real reason is that Mai Sakurajima -senpai deeply loves her brother and always thinks of him first." Mona patted Kaguya's shoulder with an air of maturity and said with a smile, "So let's just relax and watch the show. It's quite amusing to see her brother in such a sorry state. If you want to get involved, senpai won't make things difficult for you."

Wait a minute, it feels like we've encountered a lobbyist.

Kaguya wasn't stupid. Suddenly, she sensed something was wrong and remembered the task Hayasaka had given her. Her eyes became wary.

"You... are you perhaps laying the groundwork for yourself?"

"How could that be? It's immoral for siblings to fall in love." Mona narrowed her eyes, like a cunning little fox.

"That's true, but no, your core argument just now was that the Reincarnation Game destroys all morality."

"Hmm, it seems you've taken it to heart." Mona patted her shoulder again, parted her small, rosy lips, and gently licked them with her scarlet tongue.

Who knows what the future holds?

This kid is something else, his skill level is really high. Can Hayasaka really beat him?

Kaguya, suddenly realizing that Mona's appearance was extremely deceptive, and that she was actually a cunning old fox who had perfectly integrated into the team in just a few days and got along well with everyone.

She started to worry about Hayasaka Ai. If Mai Sakurajima, who deliberately indulged her, had turned her into a shrew, wouldn't this little fox beat her to a pulp?

"You're starting to worry about Hayasaka -neechan? And then you feel contradictory, unable to let go of your possessiveness towards her? See, your feelings are the same as hers. Rationally, you think it's a good thing, but you can't help but think from her perspective."

Mona was like a little devil, his azure eyes gleaming as if he saw through everything. He leaned forward slightly, and Kaguya instinctively retreated, sitting down on the beach.

He'd been seen through. He'd only known her for a few days, and she'd already seen through him. Compared to this little fox, Frieren was as dumb as a natural airhead.

"You also have feelings for your older brother, right? Hmm, feelings that are different from repaying a debt of gratitude or thanks." Mona pressed on, her eyes starting to tremble with panic as she looked into his ruby-like eyes. "Actually, I think there's a way to have the best of both worlds since you can't live without Hayasaka- neechan or your older brother."

"W-what method?"

"How about you bring a dowry? That way we won't have to worry about it anymore. Hmm, congratulations!"

Kaguya Yoruichi, then her face turned red, her head spun, and she opened her mouth to retort, but warm fingers were already on her lips.

"Don't be so stubborn. My brother's time is limited. I don't care about your choices. Kaguya- neechan can struggle with her decision all she wants. Anyway, one day, Mona might beat you to it~~"

Kaguya's face suddenly turned pale again. Before she could think of a reason to retort, shouts came from afar.

"Mona, Kaguya, what are you two doing? Even little kids can't build sandcastles for this long. Come on, let's set off fireworks."

"Here I am!" Mona gave a "perfect timing" look, patted the sand off her bottom, and took off running.

On the other side of the beach, Yuki was setting up fireworks with great interest. Since they were all redeemed, they wouldn't cost many points. It was like a childhood wish coming true. He filled the entire beach with them.

There weren't many spectators, but they were all people he knew. Yuki's expression was no different from Mona's before, which made Mai Sakurajima and the others covering their mouths and chuckling.

"And you're talking about Mona, when you're just a child yourself."

"Seeing Yuki's childish side makes today's trip worthwhile."

"Hayasaka, you're no better. You and Frieren set off all those sparklers on the ground, didn't you?"

"Well, I think this radiance, though faint, is more beautiful than magic."

The group stood comfortably, the gentle sea breeze ruffling their damp hair. The girls were of varying heights and builds, and apart from Kaguya who seemed lost in thought, the others all appeared relaxed.

"Alright, if you keep going, you'll end up in the sea. Hurry up and come back," Mai Sakurajima urged. Yuki obeyed and quickly ran back.

Barefoot on the beach, he looked at the six girls lined up in a row, and for some reason, he felt an overwhelming sense of happiness.

It felt really good to have someone waiting for him behind him; he suddenly realized that this was the biggest difference between him and Taiyi.

Where the blade points, only one remains.

At first glance, it sounds incredibly sophisticated, but upon closer inspection, it's filled with sorrow. 'Taiyi' reduced everything to nothingness, including himself. There is nothing before him and nothing behind him. What's the point of reaching the pinnacle?

I don't do things like that.

Yuki realized that in some places he had surpassed Taiyi, leaving a trail of footprints, and ran back to the center of the crowd.

On the left is the upperclassman, on the right is Hayasaka, and behind her is Mona, who inexplicably gives herself an 'OK' Mona.

"You've set up so many, how are we supposed to light them?" Hayasaka Ai looked completely bewildered; there must be hundreds of fireworks on the beach.

"Of course we'll light them together! We're players now, are we going to use lighters one by one?"

"Do you need my help?" Frieren asked eagerly.

"You all watch, let me do it."

Yuki a wave of his hand, Yuuki initiated Epic Metamorphosis. Golden arcs of electricity spread across the beach, instantly brightening the dim sand and reflecting in the vivid eyes of everyone present.

Epic Metamorphosis point with fireworks—no one in Reincarnation Game would do something so pointless.

The thought flashed through everyone's minds, and seeing Yuuki Yuki, they couldn't help but smile.

Whoosh whoosh--

Hundreds of trails rose into the sky, then exploded with a thunderous roar, instantly turning the night sky into a kaleidoscope of colors, like thousands of flowers blooming at the same time.

Everyone, including Yuki.

The feeling was strange. In terms of splendor and color, forbidden magic was a hundred times, ten thousand times more dazzling than fireworks. In terms of brilliance and brightness, how could this inferior technology compare to death rays or nuclear bombs?

But they bring destruction and death, while at this moment, happiness abounds.

"It's so beautiful. I can't even remember the last time I saw fireworks," Mai Sakurajima said, her purple eyes filled with nothing but the dazzling fireworks.

"I think it was when I went to Kanagawa to see you? Wasn't there a temple fair at that time?" Yuki looked up and suddenly remembered.

"I'm here too, but that's nothing compared to what's happening right now," Hayasaka quietly added from the side.

At that moment, he felt touches on both sides and, without hesitation, opened his hands and grasped them.

There was no struggle, and no one disturbed them; everyone seemed mesmerized by the fireworks, and everything appeared peaceful and beautiful.

"It's a pity that fireworks are fleeting, Mr. Yuki, shall we have another round?" Hiyori's observation skills had become instinctive, and she was somewhat flustered as she watched the bullets rising into the sky gradually thin out.

Yuki didn't move, letting the dazzling fireworks thin out and gradually disappear, until even the last glimmer of light was swallowed by the night.

All eyes were on him, and as he listened to the rushing tide, he could feel the six girls moving closer to him.

"It is precisely because fireworks are fleeting that they are so precious, just like us, where pleasant moments are always few and far between." Yuki kept his head tilted back, feeling the warm bodies around him.

"Brother, why have you suddenly become so philosophical?"

"No, this is just my birthday wish." Yuki watched the last wisp of fireworks fade into the darkness, gripping Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima's hands even tighter, his gaze seemingly piercing through their private space, reaching beyond this infinite world.

"I want this feeling of ease to last forever, no matter who I have to face, no matter what price I have to pay!"

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Player: Yuki

Faction: None

Achievements: Insect Race Cleaner, Slayer

Epic Achievements: The War-Ender, Night Watchers

Epic Metamorphosis: Soul King

[Soul Extraction: For creatures below monster level, unless there is special protection, their souls will be converted into pure energy for your use. The larger the coverage area, the lower the intensity.]

[Soul Mimicry: Soul energy is one of the fundamental energies. You can freely transform this energy, turning it into elements, particles, ether, and other forms.]

[Void Conversion: Converts any type of energy into soul energy for absorption and utilization. The stronger the enemy, the lower the efficiency; the farther the distance, the lower the efficiency.]

Physical Strength: LV8

Alienated Grade substances:

Bloodline Object: Asura Blood Pool

Soul Material: Heart of the Storm

My Ego Trait: [Vestment of the Unknown LV4: One memory slot, draws a positive Mystic Code, can add 2 keywords, cooldown: one return/quest cycle.]

Equipment: Hunter's Double-Barreled Blunderbuss (Chaos Grade), Evil Blood Glove (Arcane Grade), Storm Dragon Spear (Chaos Grade)

Items: Quiet Dew (Arcane Grade Level), Witch God's Soul Crystal, Heart of the Frost Goddess (Chaos Grade Level)

Special items: Soul Crystal, Electronic Spores, Psionic Tactical Glasses, Future Diary, Olden Golden Pen

Alienated Grade Items: Night Furnace Domain (Chaos Grade) - Death Staff (Transcendental Grade), Hunter's Trapping Net (Arcane Grade), Demonbreaker (Arcane Grade), Universe in the Sleeve (Chaos Grade) Slots: Blood Spirit Illusion, Corpse Mountain Maze; Duplication Cube (Arcane Grade); Freezing Jewel (Arcane Grade)

Corpses of Powerful Beings: Kokushibo, Asura Witch Spirit, Ashura Rhinoceros Beetle, Nameless King

Transcendental Grade Skills: Vitality Shift (Master), Reinforcement Magecraft (Master), Moonlit Ghost Step (Master), Demon Martial Arts

Special Skills: Eternal Night Domain (Master), Truth's Eye (Flawed)

Bloodline Skills:

[Bloodline Skill: Demon Possession (LV5)]

Devil's Vision: Possesses Transcendental Grade vision, observing all soul matter.

Regenerative Tail: Consumes soul energy to rapidly repair the injured body.

Demon Heart (Full): Transforms the soul into energy, serving as the energy core to supply the entire body.

Blood-Burning Heart: Burns soul energy to increase energy efficiency; the more damage received, the more intensely it burns.

Insect Demon Armor: Excellent physical and energy-based defense; can freely change its appearance; and can evolve in a targeted manner based on samples obtained from attacks.

[Bloodline Skill: Soul Infection (LV2)]

Puppet Strings: Soul Puppet Threads, used to bind or control enemies at the soul level and extract their memories.

Enhancement Points: 0

Specialization points: 8

Points: 80

Overall rating: Epic (I)

Player: Mena Ryougi

Faction: Valhalla