Chapter 246

"And you don't need to worry. I've been searching for similar methods for a long time, allowing me to undergo Hypermutation Overload. Becoming a painting by Griseo is the best of both worlds."

Cosmo extended his hand and said earnestly.

"I haven't died; I've simply found a new way to live on here!"

The boy's attitude was firm, and he had considered the feasibility of the matter from all aspects. In the end, Hua did not reject Cosmo's proposal and silently went to find Griseo.

The video ends here.

Vill-V: "Cosmo, so this is the method you mentioned before for restraining the Hypermutation Overload."

Cosmo: "I didn't expect that either."

Cosmo had previously thought he would make the most of his strengths and use Vishnu's special properties to repeatedly absorb the side effects of the Hypermutation Overload.

In retrospect, that method is not feasible.

Griseo: "If you become my painting, will Cosmo's problem be solved?"

Little Griseo picked up her paintbrush and canvas and sat down in front of Cosmo. As long as Cosmo nodded, she could immediately paint a lifelike portrait of Cosmo.

Cosmo: "No, it's impossible."

Griseo: "Why? You just said it was okay."

Bronya: "Is it because the Cosmo of the Previous Era Elysian Realm can be represented as data, while Griseo in reality can only absorb the colors of the Cosmo?"

Sue: "Just as Miss Bronya said."

If the technology in reality were capable of accessing the existence of Cosmo itself, the problem of Hypermutation Overload wouldn't be so intractable.

Griseo: "I don't understand, but I want to help Cosmo."

Little Griseo put away her paintbrushes and canvas, a look of regret on her face.

Cosmo: "Thank you, Griseo. I'll contact you if I need your help."

Griseo: "Yes, Cosmo is not allowed to lie."

Cosmo: "..."

Perhaps because of that question and answer session, Cosmo felt that Griseo didn't seem to trust him as much as before.

In the past, Griseo would have believed anything she said and would never have said something like "don't lie to me."

Is it just my imagination?

Vill-V: "Using Griseo's painting as a disguise, Cosmo attempted to deceive the Herrscher of Corruption through a clever trick. His plan was excellent, and it did indeed give the Herrscher of Corruption a surprise, but unfortunately, it still failed."

Cosmo: "... Failed."

It was originally a flawless plan. Before this, Cosmo himself did not realize that it was Griseo's painting, not Mobius's.

However, the Herrscher of Corruption didn't fall for that at all and directly used its powers to delete his data.

As someone whose Memory Body could force the Herrscher of Corruption to use her deletion power twice, he is probably the first and only one.

Pardofelis: "Don't be discouraged, Amo. It's just that the Herrscher of Corruption can't handle things and resort to the power of deletion at the slightest disagreement. Otherwise, you could have stalled for much longer!"

After losing control, Cosmo couldn't even speak; it was all because of a disagreement.

Chapter 399 What are Cosmo's requirements?

Cosmo: "In the end, it was a miscalculation."

If we had known that the Herrscher of Corruption would use the deletion power twice in a row, this plan should have been abandoned from the very beginning.

After all, their goal was to delay the Herrscher of Herrscher of Corruption's progress. From the beginning, they should have concealed their power, giving the Herrscher of Corruption the illusion that they were just a little bit away from corrupting him.

As everyone can see, Cosmo Griseo draw the picture, and his second appearance was quickly deleted by the Herrscher of Corruption; the delay was very short.

It certainly didn't meet Cosmo's original expectations.

Su: "A misstep, but the Herrscher of Corruption didn't gain any advantage either. She didn't allow her data to be corrupted and gain knowledge. Cosmo, it's already quite good that you've managed to buy time at this point."

The process by which the Herrscher of Corruption erodes data to obtain information is her growth process, stemming from the instinct of life.

Whether it's Sakura, Vill-V, or Chakravartin, after being corrupted, their data will become nourishment for the Herrscher of Corruption, and she can also access intelligence at any time.

After Cosmo was deleted from the data, he left nothing for the Herrscher of Corruption.

[Q&A begins.]

[Cosmo asks Griseo to help him be included in a painting, requiring Griseo to alter his appearance. What are his demands?]

[A: A more mature image, one that can accept reality with equanimity.]

[B: A younger image.]

[C: A more handsome image.]

[D: Be stronger, more handsome, more selfless, more optimistic, more mature, and more like a hero.]

Griseo: "..."

When the new questions and answers appeared, even Griseo, who usually had very few expressions and was as blank as a sheet of paper, couldn't help but show a bewildered and confused expression.

Then he stayed where he was and remained silent.

I don't know if it was because I was tainted by the color of Cosmo, or because I was so angry at the client's unreasonable demands.

Vill-V: "Tsk, all clients in the world are the same."

This experience reminded Vill-V of when she was in the Fire Moth, when those brain-dead higher-ups made her build a prison to trap her.

Seriously, it's only because Vill-V was controlled by someone back then; if it were Chakravartin, he would have beaten the person who made that request into an idiot.

Mobius: "As a logistics worker, this requirement also reminds me of some less-than-pleasant experiences."

It wasn't just Vill-V.

In an instant, those in the Chat Group who had experience being oppressed by clients stared at Cosmo with wide eyes.

Cosmo said that this gaze was very piercing and put him under immense pressure.

Griseo: "Be stronger, be cooler, be more selfless, be more optimistic, be more mature, be more like a hero... what would that look like?"

If Griseo were to paint Cosmo and incorporate it into a specific context, she would have countless ways to depict it and bring it to life.

But this kind of requirement is truly disheartening.

Theresa: "Little Griseo, don't worry about him. The client's demands are absolutely impossible to meet."

Griseo: "Is it impossible to do?"

I don't understand. If it's an impossible request, why even mention it?

And who is this so-called client? Why does everyone seem to dislike him? Is he some kind of wicked, unlikable person?

Cosmo: "I think I shouldn't make such a request; it would be too demanding for Griseo."

Griseo: "Well, although I can draw it according to my ideas, I still don't understand it."

Little Griseo's drawing skills are undeniable, but the client's demands—to be both sunny and handsome, mature and strong—are simply impossible to meet.

Vill-V: "Griseo can paint however she wants, which means she can paint completely different Cosmo."

Whether it's being more handsome, more sunny, or more mature.

Even turning Cosmo into a child or an old man is not impossible if Little Griseo is willing.

Vill-V: "So, Cosmo, you should be able to guess what Griseo will paint you like, right?"

Cosmo: "Then... a more mature image, choose A."

[Correct answer.]

Pardofelis: "Mature? Amo, I didn't expect you to like this look more. I never would have guessed, haha."

Pardo chuckled dryly, seemingly able to picture Cosmo with a beard and the appearance of a middle-aged man.

Vill-V: "Normally, shouldn't clients prefer that painters depict them as younger?"

Elysia: "Oh dear, Cosmo, it's alright, we're comrades, we won't laugh at you for something like this."

Cosmo: "I think you've misunderstood."

His request was definitely not because he preferred a more mature appearance, but the answer was right in front of everyone, making them very suspicious.

[Congratulations to Cosmo for winning the reward: Growth Potion.]

[Synopsis: A special medicine that allows you to grow up quickly. Drinking the whole bottle will make you grow ten years older in a single day, turning a teenager into a middle-aged man.]

Cosmo: "... No, I really didn't have that thought."

A glass bottle of medicine landed in his hand, and feeling the suspicious gaze from others, Cosmo felt he was becoming increasingly unable to explain himself.

System, aren't you just stirring up trouble? Why give him that growth potion for no reason?

Pardofelis: "It's alright, Amo, no need to explain. We believe in you, and we've always supported you!"

Himeko Murata: "Liking mature women isn't something that can't be said, we can totally... wait!"

Teacher Himeko suddenly realized something halfway through her sentence.

After she realized what was happening, the others looked at Cosmo and then realized what was happening as well.

Griseo: "You've misunderstood. Cosmo doesn't like mature appearances."

Cosmo: "Thank you, Griseo."

Finally, someone proved his innocence. Cosmo wiped the sweat from his forehead, thinking that he hadn't spoiled Griseo for nothing.

If these people are allowed to continue making up their own ideas, who knows what strange rumors will emerge.

He clearly doesn't like being mature; he's the big brother in the children's eyes, a young Flame-Chasers.

Griseo: "Cosmo said he only likes children."

As if she had thought of something else, Little Griseo paused, tilted her head, and added a sentence.

Griseo: "They are under twelve years old."

Cosmo: "... Actually, Griseo, you didn't need to say those last two sentences at all."

Well, this is completely inexplicable now. Even jumping into the Sea of Quanta won't clear it up. Cosmo would rather accept the previous viewpoint.

Chapter 400 Young Flame-Chasers Cosmo

Theresa: "Ahem, it seems we misunderstood."

Everyone looked at Theresa with suspicion, especially Kiana and Teacher Himeko beside her.

I'm thinking, what does Cosmo's liking for children under twelve have to do with you, Theresa?

She's old enough to be Kiana's aunt, doesn't she have any sense of her age?!

Cosmo: "Um, who wants this Growth Potion?"

To prove his innocence, Cosmo decisively chose to throw this hot potato away, letting whoever wanted it take it.

Pardofelis: "I want it, I want it! Amo, I'll trade you the nectar of the Whopperflower!"

Suddenly, Pardofelis appeared behind Cosmo and instantly switched the Whopperflower Nectar and the Growth Potion.

The sound of her footsteps was so quiet that it was hard not to wonder why she had come here.

Cosmo: "Okay."

Anyway, I've already thrown that thing away, and I even got a jar of honey. I can mix it with water and give it to Griseo as a snack.

Cosmo waved his hand, signaling Pardofelis to quickly take the potion away, afraid that he might accidentally spill it on himself.

Pardofelis: "Alright, boss, happy deal."

Playing with the potion in her hand, Pardo was overjoyed.

Just this one bottle of potion, how many good things could you get for it from Sister Snake?!

Pardofelis returned to the shop, hung the potion up, found a place to lie down, and stared at the screen with a cheerful expression.

[In the scene, Cosmo and Hua have finished their discussion. When the two find Griseo, she is still focused on painting.]

"Cosmo, have you finished discussing yourselves, adults?"