Chapter 568

"Huh, there's someone I know." Kaguya lowered her voice. Yuki looked up and saw a short figure standing with his arms crossed, impatiently shaking his leg.

Captain Levi Ackerman?

The two had worked together on the Global Insect Calamity and could be considered friends, but in order not to implicate the other, Yuki had been avoiding seeing him.

I remember the Hunters joined the game.

Of course, Yuki couldn't go up and say hello. As the line thinned out, Yuki finally arrived. Kaguya, with a slight pout and an eye Kaguya, handed him 600 points.

"Three players, cooperative mode, monster difficulty, please leave immediately in 2 hours."

The mechanical parrot emitted an electronic sound, and the door to the round tower opened—this was the normal procedure. However, as the three stepped through the door, the pitch-black room was reconstructed, and an indescribable scene appeared before their eyes.

Blue skies and white clouds, a sea of flowers everywhere—this is an extremely beautiful grassland where you can feel the bright sunshine and the refreshing fragrance of flowers.

"What a high-tech holographic projection." This was the first time Frieren and Kaguya had been to a place like this, and they felt it was much more advanced than the 'Avalon Illusion Generator'.

This is the real world, even beyond the realm of illusion.

"Simulated Universe, huh? They even copied the difficulty setting." Yuki plucked a Petal. This was real; even if some monster was created, it would still be a real battle.

In this area, players will not die.

"Plagiarism? This is my original work!" Mebius appeared beside her at some point, arms crossed, scrutinizing Kaguya. "This is your woman? She doesn't look like much."

"I don't think you're any better." Kaguya stepped forward immediately. Hayasaka wasn't there, so she was responsible for maintaining the maid's authority.

"What do you know, little girl? Your physique shouldn't exceed level 7. Can you withstand his impact?"

"Collision? What do you mean??" The young lady's mind went blank. Mebius raised an eyebrow, his snake-like eyes immediately looking over.

That idiot, he gave himself away with just one sentence. But the Fool's Mask was really effective; even Mebius couldn't tell that the two of them were disguised.

"It's not her, what are you thinking?" Yuki had to step forward; Kaguya Shinomiya was no match for Mebius.

"Then why did you bring her here? Or do you think she can suppress me?" Mebius appeared in front of Kaguya in a flash, startling her so much that she took a half step back, looking at the green-haired woman circling around her with suspicion, nodding occasionally while pinching her chin.

"Oh, no, she's still a virgin. She really is a little girl. Heh, she's getting impatient."

Even the slow-witted Kaguya knew what this woman was talking about, and her face flushed red, whether from embarrassment or anger, it was hard to tell.

"You're the same!"

"A virgin body? Biological provocations are useless against me. It's just a membrane; I can replace as many as I want. As for physical pleasure, it's insignificant compared to immortal life. Of course, if there's a suitable target, exchanging this for genetic material wouldn't be bad either."

"Alright, stop talking." Yuki quickly stood between the two. This Mebius was even more cunning than Mona, and he didn't understand what 'shyness' meant at all. If this continued, Kaguya would get angry and grab her bow.

A sharp gaze fell upon her; Kaguya was issuing a warning, as if to say that this mess absolutely had to be told to Hayasaka.

At the same time, she received a disdainful look. Frieren was already imagining a melodramatic soap opera, kicking Yuki to the bottom of the scumbag category.

"Hehehe, your two little brothers aren't afraid of you much, are they? Don't they have any authority?" Mebius laughed. What was the point of teasing the two little Karamis? From the beginning, her only target was Yuki.

"I have no authority over you, and you should know I don't care about this stuff." Yuki tried to keep a straight face; he had different attitudes towards different people.

"That's true. No wonder people say you're incredibly versatile." Mebius thought about his own experiences, nodded slightly, and then glanced behind him. "Aren't you right, little girl from the Aether Particles?"

A white-haired, petite fairy suddenly appeared amidst the sea of flowers, no longer bothering to complain about being called a 'little girl,' her usually expressionless face unable to conceal her surprise.

This scene seemed like a fantasy to her, or was it that each 'Taiyi' was a completely different individual?

That golden-armored warrior, that Tyrant, is etched into my soul. How could they possibly have such a friendly side? Shouldn't they have killed each other in a bloodbath over a mere disagreement?

When Frieren gave that disrespectful look, he already had the staff in his hand, but nothing happened.

Damn it, are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?

Yuki saw Frieren and immediately realized what was happening, only to see Mebius grinning. Unfortunately, before he could speak, Kaguya was already in front of him. Wherever Mebius dodged, Kaguya would block him. In the end, both of them used their Transcendental Grade powers, leaving afterimages everywhere.

"You're not his woman, why are you stopping me?"

"I am his woman, uh, master!"

"What a strange relationship! Interesting. I've only ever heard of maids accompanying their wives in dowries; this is the first time I've heard of a mistress accompanying her."

"Who said I was entitled to a dowry?"

These two really don't click.

Yuki couldn't bear to look anymore and turned to the other side, thinking that a heartwarming farewell was more interesting.

Frieren had already removed her mask and walked up. Seeing her teacher, who was exactly as she remembered, she didn't know what to say, and finally gave a slight magician's salute.

It's the Miracle we're still alive and meeting again; we've been through countless life-or-death situations together.

"Cheer up. I've seen many farewells before. I'm relieved to see you're still alive." Frieren's expression was indifferent. For her long life, farewells were commonplace. Perhaps she would be researching a spell and returning to find her loved ones already old and frail.

"But I am still very happy to see you. This place is far more dangerous than our journey." Frieren regained his composure.

"Oh, you must be afraid of being alone, but I see you're not alone. You have, uh, very reliable friends."

"No, no, no, I'm afraid that you're so incompetent in daily life, and that a naturally clueless person like you would be completely lost in the Reincarnation Game."

Am I really that incompetent?

"Some."

Okay, this reunion isn't exactly heartwarming; I'm surrounded by a bunch of weirdos.

Yuki listened to the awkward conversation and watched the 'battle' between Mebius and Kaguya Shinomiya with a calm expression, as if he were truly watching a light comedy, without any sense of urgency.

"Hey, haven't you had enough of the show?"

He suddenly looked up and saw a pink figure appear deep in the sea of flowers, as if she had been watching from the beginning.

She walked from the depths of the flower path, her long hair like falling cherry blossoms, the ends of which were adorned with stardust-like crystals, each step seeming as if she were stepping on ripples of light.

Hydrangeas bloomed silently behind her, their blue-purple and snow-white hues weaving into waves. Roses shed their thorns in an instant, and even brambles curled into ribbons of tribute, as if the earth were awakening in homage to her, and the garden became her crown.

The girl seemed born to be the center of attention; all the conversations stopped, and Frieren, Kaguya Shinomiya, and Frieren all turned their heads in a daze. This dazzling entrance was impossible to ignore.

Everything is beautiful because of her; this is Elysia.

Yuki's gaze was full of admiration. Such a beautiful girl didn't arouse him in the slightest desire, but it reminded him of a joke from the past.

When I posted erotic pictures of Elysia in the group, no one could upload them; it was as if it were a desecration.

Without any change, is the authority of the 'True Self' really that powerful?

As the girl drew closer, Yuki gleaned more details: there were countless familiar faces in the Reincarnation Game, but they were all distorted to varying degrees.

After all, any sentient being wears a different mask to cope with different environments, and among all the people he had ever met, only two remained essentially unchanged.

Shiki Ryougi fixes the 'root' and maintains Elysia's 'True Self'.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Elysia." Yuki gave a slight nod, showing an innate sense of goodwill, or perhaps it was precisely because he knew that Elysia was the leader of the 'Savior' that he was willing to cooperate with her so deeply.

Elysia was also observing the man, her eyes curving into crescent moons, her fingertips touching her lips. A flower grew from behind her, tiny golden fireflies bursting from its stamen, illuminating the sly smile on her cheek.

"We're certainly not meeting for the first time, are we, Mr. Taiyi?"

You can think that way.

"Then how am I different from what you remember?" Elysia leaned forward slightly, her nose almost touching hers, but Kaguya Shinomiya, who was only half a meter away, did not stop her at all, only showing a curious look.

Damn it, that pink-haired fat woman always steals my thunder.

Mebius rolled his eyes. Wasn't this just discrimination? Everyone became obedient as soon as the fat woman appeared?

Yuki carefully examined the face so close to his own and noticed a hint of nervousness in her eyes. Then, unable to bear teasing her, he shook his head.

"Under the authority of the 'True Self,' nothing changes, or rather, you are born without a mask, so of course you will not be affected by the environment."

Huh? How does he know about the authority of the 'True Self'?

Mebius turned his head in shock. This was top secret! Could 'Taiyi' really read the past?

Smack

Elysia clapped her hands lightly and twirled around happily, like a little girl Dream Come True.

"Great, that's a huge relief. The Reincarnation Game is constantly eroding the player's character, and it took me a lot of effort to fight against it."

Huh? You believe me now?

Yuki it strange, but he knew that Elysia had an extremely keen intuition. Without complicated tests, she might have believed him the moment their eyes met.

It feels a little strange, but also a little wonderful.

The girl floated lightly towards the round table. Her wildly growing vines, like gentle hands, brought out teaware, brewed fragrant fruit tea, and gently beckoned. As if under some kind of mental control, Yuuki and the Yuki sat down at the round table, their eyes all fixed on Elysia, unable to look away for a moment.

She rested her hand on her chin, her pointed-eared head swaying gently, humming a cheerful tune, looking extremely happy.

This didn't feel like a meeting between two big shots at all; it was more like a casual break between old friends. The feeling of Kaguya and the other two was even more peculiar.

They liked this player they had just met, because Elysia liked them too, just as much as 'Taiyi', yet they didn't feel she had anything to do with 'saintly'. How to put it? She was simply relaxing.

Elysia has also evolved, becoming enlightened like the Buddha, transcending mind control, soul erosion, and intuition.

Yuki's strength is undeniable, and he managed to discern some of the tricks. This could be considered a passive skill, specifically designed to counter cunning old foxes like him.

"Are you happy?"

"Of course I'm happy to make some new friends, especially since I received a 'gift,' which makes me even happier." Elysia was still gently shaking her head, turning her head to look at Yuki. "It's just a pity I didn't meet you sooner, otherwise, so many interesting things would have happened if we had traveled together!"

His purple eyes sparkled with starlight, and countless interesting things were happening, prompting Yuki to indulge in a daydream.

If you encounter Elysia in Bloodthirsty Red Moon, then...

Just as she was thinking this, her calf hurt. She turned her head and saw Kaguya's tense expression. From her perspective, if Yuki beginning, then Hayasaka and her senior would have had no chance.

"Hehe, I was just using an analogy, which made this child nervous. It's alright, I only sincerely wish every couple well. Ellie would never steal someone else's love." Elysia's smile turned mischievous, a little teasing from a young girl's heart.

Kaguya blushed slightly and said sullenly, "No, no, it wasn't me. I was worried about someone else."

"Oh, Mr. 'Taiyi' is quite the womanizer." The girl covered her mouth, looking somewhat surprised, then her expression softened like that of Cupid.

"Hmm... But this is quite normal in Borderlands. From what I've seen, Mr. Taiyi is a very reliable person. You and Miss Frieren don't need to worry. But Mr. Taiyi, you'd better not show favoritism to either of them, as that's a difficult situation."

I already said it wasn't me!

Huh? What does that have to do with me?

Follow the teachings and love the door.

The three had different ideas, and then Yuki shook his head violently.

Wait a minute, weren't we here to discuss cooperation? How did we end up talking about relationship counseling?

Yuki saw Elysia open her mouth, looking quite interested, as if she was more concerned about his love life. Then he saw Mebius drinking tea and watching the show next to him, winking at him and sending him a gloating whisper.

"Now you know how tough it is, right? This pink-haired fat woman loves to ramble on and on. You're in for it."

As a result, Elysia caught him in the act of flirting.

"Mebius, you can't do that. You've never liked sharing. If you don't change, it will be hard for you to continue working with Taiyi."

Puff.

Mebius spat out a mouthful of fruit tea, utterly humiliated and indignant. "Fatty, don't go too far! What does this have to do with me?"

"Oh, didn't you have a crush on Mr. Taiyi? Well, you can't escape my eyes that seek out beauty."

"Nonsense! I... I was interested in his body!"

"Wow, that's so bold!"

Kaguya looked wary, Kaguya, and shrank back into her chair.

She suddenly discovered a food chain: she was at the bottom, Mebius was many levels above her, and Elysia was like a god.

This building is so crooked it's almost unbearable to look at.

Yuki covered his face, having truly witnessed Elysia's ability to ramble on and on. The meeting between the big shots hadn't even started yet, and Mebius, acting as the middleman, was already breaking down.

"Let's get down to business. I have a lot of work to do."

"Aren't we talking about serious business?" Elysia rested her chin on her hand, blinking her bright eyes. "There's no need for testing or bargaining. After discovering that Mr. Taiyi is also an ordinary person with all sorts of little troubles and rich emotions, the Savior has agreed to fully cooperate and carry out all your orders."

Yuki somewhat bewildered, and it took him several seconds to break into a relieved smile.

Yes, the test officially began from the moment they met, but Elysia's test was difficult to detect and quite unique.

A normal meeting would involve discussing what benefits you can offer me and how you can guarantee the fulfillment of your promises, but Elysia is looking at you as a person first.

"Is that all? Don't you have any questions?"

"No, we have to go back. Every 'Savior' has a reason to leave the cycle of Reincarnation Game. You have a path to freedom, so of course we must follow." Elysia sipped her fruit tea, her tone Lightness.