Coming Together Again

the next day.

The morning sunlight streamed into the living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Lu Xiu had already woken up and washed up. She was sitting on the soft sofa, munching on bread, when she brought up the System Panel and began to check the system announcements and unread messages from last night.

Last night before bed, she managed to muster her energy and learned about what happened when she verified her success in clearing the dungeon yesterday through the forum.

Although she had anticipated that the SSS rating of [Dark Souls] would cause quite a stir, she didn't expect the commotion to come so quickly, creating such a big fuss during the verification phase.

Not to mention.

Last night, the system also turned that instance into a neutral instance.

It became a racing track between the two areas.

This was somewhat unexpected for her.

However, since it has already happened, there's no point in dwelling on it.

She just checked; the instance has automatically launched.

Lu Xiu couldn't change the situation, so she had to fight.

Anyway, she'll have to call it a couple more times.

It's a bit of a pity that we couldn't fight a recapture operation during the preparation period.

She had originally planned to play a few recapture battles today, find some Chosen Player the Prison Rock, and thoroughly test the [Sunlight Spear].

As a result, the system has now forced a five-day truce, leaving her with a powerful weapon in hand, but temporarily unable to find any live targets to legally use it on.

never mind.

It's not like we'll never be able to fight.

Let's wait a little longer.

Lu Xiu swallowed the last bite of bread and was about to get up to pour herself a glass of water when a notification from yesterday's settlement panel suddenly flashed through her mind.

She paused slightly as she stood up.

"I almost forgot----"

Because she was so exhausted after clearing the game yesterday, she was only focused on checking the new skills and equipment rewards, and neglected to use the Architect function that the system unlocked after her level increased.

This feature has been present since Sekiro.

So what exactly is it?

She brought up the System Panel again and then went to the Architect's backend. On the Architect's permission tree, above the Immersion Function, a brand new icon emitting a dark gold glow slowly lit up.

Lu Xiu extended her fair finger and gently tapped the dark gold icon labeled [Placement].

An introduction pops up.

[Architect Function: Placement]

[Unlock Level: 10]

[Function Description: Architect can anchor and place their created instances anywhere in the real world (the game's main stage), while also opening offline entrances to the instances.]

[After a copy is placed, the surrounding real-world environment may be eroded and assimilated by the copy, resulting in mutations or ecological changes.]

[Once the instance is placed, all restrictions on it will be lifted, the system will no longer interfere, the instance's internal ecosystem will become completely open, and it will automatically evolve according to the settings.]

[As the dungeon is placed in the real world, its rating may change. Players who enter the dungeon through the offline entrance will receive greater rewards, and Architect will unlock more privileges and gain more benefits.]

[Note: Once Architect reaches Level 100, all instances that have not been [real-world placed] will be unable to be logged in directly.]

[Note: Have a good meeting with the characters you created, my Architect.]

Lu Xiu: "----"

It must be placed in the real world! Otherwise, it won't be allowed to go online?

Is this even possible?

Wouldn't that turn it into a system copy?

And after reaching level 10, they won't let you log in unless you leave your character in the game?

----Let Architect land in reality?!

And what does automatic evolution mean?

Lu Xiu took a deep breath and read through the introduction and rules of the Placement Function again.

Many things are still unclear.

But the most pressing issue right now is undoubtedly the venue.

Place a copy.

It's highly unlikely that they just threw it anywhere and that was it.

The functional description clearly states that this will cause changes in the surrounding environment and ecological alterations.

In this situation, let's not talk about anything else.

Take Dark Souls for example, it's all incredibly dark stuff—if she just casually dumped this dungeon in the city and something really went wrong, that wouldn't be called an offline dungeon, that would be called launching a direct terrorist attack on Nine Provinces.

However, it is still uncertain to what extent the true mutation will occur.

We need to test it out first.

"It seems we need to talk to the Coordination Bureau and ask them for their cooperation."

Lu Xiu felt somewhat relieved.

Fortunately, she had already contacted the Coordination Bureau Coordination Bureau and had a decent relationship with them; otherwise, she wouldn't have known where to place the instance.

Just as Lu Xiu was thinking about how to tell Yan Fushou about placing the dungeon,

Knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

Lu Xiu glanced at it with her Visual Mindscape, then walked over and opened the Open Gate.

As expected.

Standing outside the door were Jian Li and Shen Nian.

Jian Li wore a simple light-colored knitted top and a black pleated mini skirt, revealing a pair of fair and shapely legs. Her skin was fair and radiant, exuding youthful vivacity and vitality.

Shen Nian, on the other hand, wore fitted jeans with a plain T-shirt. Her long legs, encased in jeans, appeared exceptionally shapely and slender, exuding a restrained yet captivating beauty.

Each has its own merits.

These two completely different yet equally pleasing scenes, if one had to ask Lu Xiu which style she preferred, then as someone with normal aesthetic sense, she would choose to have them all.

After all, beautiful things always bring joy.

That's right----

"Hey, isn't your style of dress completely reversed?"

Looking at the two of them, Lu Xiu couldn't help but make a comment.

They're all pretty, but they don't suit their personalities.

She was clearly a nobody, but she dressed like a vibrant and energetic young girl.

He was timid all the time, like a naive and foolish college student, yet he gave people a kind of restrained and calm beauty.

Jian Li glanced down at her clothes, then looked at Lu Xiu with some confusion.

"?"

Shen Nian was about to speak when she suddenly heard Lu Xiu's words and immediately looked down at her clothes, "Clothes? Are they ugly? I still need to clear your dungeon later, so I can't wear your favorite maid outfit—"

"You like wearing it, but why do I like it?"

"I don't like it! What do I like about wearing it? You're the one who asked me to!"

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Lu Xiu brushed off Shen Nian's words, ignoring her resentment. "You guys came for the new dungeon, right?"

She was just thinking about how to talk to the Coordination Bureau about the placement, so she figured they could discuss it together.

As for the two of them coming to her place together, she was already used to it.

After all, the two of them came every day for a while.

but.

Lu Xiu seemed to realize something and couldn't help but glance at Jian Li.

How can you say they're not good friends?

Jian Li noticed Lu Xiu's gaze and slowly turned to look at Shen Nian.

Shen Nian disregarded her maid outfit and pretended not to sense the murderous aura, immediately saying, "I'm here for the dungeon, but I'm not here to ask for any strategies. I just want to know your evaluation of the dungeon—"

Let's start by discussing this.

Lu Xiu stepped aside to make way for her.

The two entered the door one after the other, but halfway through, Jian Li, who entered from behind, seemed to notice something and couldn't help but look at Lu Xiu.

Lu Xiu, who had just finished washing up, still had a trace of moisture in her long, silky hair. Her stunningly beautiful face was clean, and her skin was as delicate and translucent as the finest mutton fat jade. Her beauty was non-threatening, making it impossible to look away.

Everything was the same as usual.

But girls are always exceptionally perceptive of details.

Lu Xiu was wearing a loose nightgown, which naturally revealed a graceful and unrestrained curve of her body.

The unique softness and fullness of women are displayed to the fullest.

Jian Li's gaze paused for a moment.

This is the first time.

Lu Xiu had never appeared in front of her like this before.

Lu Xiu noticed, followed her gaze and looked down, then raised her hand and delivered a sharp chop to her head, giving her a light glare. "Have you stared enough?"

Yesterday, after settling in, Lu Xiu was too lazy to care at home. Just now, knowing that it was a familiar same-sex friend outside the door, she didn't pay much attention.

Jian Li didn't dodge at all and took the blow squarely.

Then she silently withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes, and her fair earlobes turned slightly red.

---- Lu Xiu, having lowered her guard.

It's quite inexplicable.

But Jian Li's emotions were indeed affected at that moment.

But soon...

Jian Li immediately realized something.

----wrong.

There's one more person here.

The next second.

Jian Li looked at Shen Nian was walking ahead, once again.

Shen Nian paused slightly, a chill instantly running down her spine and straight to the top of her head.

What for now?