Snow began to fall.
At first it was like fine salt, then willow fluff, then goose feathers.
It blanketed the instance's domain. Wind swept past the church, sending the snow dancing with it, making the whole world look as though it had been sealed inside a crystal ball.
The snow was bitterly, bone-chillingly cold. It had come without warning and was no natural weather phenomenon.
Xie De looked into the distance.
The trio and Yue Xiamo were walking toward him.
The trio probably hadn't expected to run straight into Xie De. Guilt surfaced on each of their faces as Li Yang stepped forward with his laptop and explained the data on its screen.
"Boss, the domain covered by this instance is breaking away from reality. As time passes, the area it encompasses is also slowly expanding."
Xie De glanced at the laptop.
455 suddenly popped up and slipped into the laptop. Everyone could hear its voice. Luckily, 455 was an old acquaintance, or Li Yang would definitely have suspected his computer had a virus.
It said gravely, "The information we just received says that to resolve this instance, we first need a couple to clear every stage and achieve their happily ever after. That requirement is a bit abstract and hard to interpret."
Lin Darong paused. "A couple has to clear every stage?" Her first thought was of the Witch and Silas. They might be the only couple who could meet the mission's requirements.
Xie De thought of the same pair.
He asked, "Where are they?"
Li Yang scratched his head. "They're... I think they're on that street not far from here, dealing with the statues."
His breathing was noticeably labored as he spoke. His nose and hands were red from the cold, and he kept sniffling. Seemingly embarrassed, he