Chapter 99
She looked at the newly appeared skill, and the details of 【Hunter Lv.1】 unfolded before Xia'er’s eyes.
【Hunter Lv.1: The host is itching to take action, craving headshots—slightly increases your accuracy, and any attack on an enemy's head will deal extra damage.】
Xia'er: "..."
I just crushed a head, not that I’m some kind of psycho who enjoys blowing people's brains out. Is there a misunderstanding here, system?
But still, this is a skill that increases damage, albeit slightly. I wonder if the "accuracy" mentioned will make my gunshots more precise.
The agile enhancement not only boosts my physical flexibility and athletic ability but also adds a bit of strength. As for what the accuracy boost entails, Xia'er would have to find out for herself.
Next, Xia'er turned her gaze to the last reward.
It was a damaged sealed item. As Xia'er focused on it, a flash of silver light appeared, and a familiar silver pocket watch materialized in her hand.
This...
Isn't this the ancient silver pocket watch that granted me the system?
Xia'er instinctively opened the watch. The black-silver dial had bright silver hands that ticked gently, accurately recording the time.
This thing... is a sealed item?
As Xia'er pondered, the detailed information about the pocket watch appeared before her.
【Echo of the Silver-White Timebinder (Severely Damaged)】
: Exclusive sealed item, bound, can gain more abilities as the item is repaired.】
【Current Ability: 【Echo of Time Lv.1】】
【Echo of Time Lv.1: Records the host's current individual time, allowing the host to return to the recorded time after 10 seconds or when life is threatened, removing all negative states.】
【Side Effect: Within one hour after use, the host's individual time and space will become chaotic, causing the host's state to jump between different save files.】
What?
Xia'er glanced at the ability description again, finding it hard to believe.
This... is a bit too powerful, isn’t it?
However, upon seeing the side effects, Xia'er felt a bit more at ease.
Recording time and allowing the body to return to the past—this kind of ability was not unfamiliar to Xia'er; various comics and games from her previous life featured similar skills.
But this is a sealed item, and it comes with side effects.
The side effect would prevent Xia'er from maintaining her original form, causing her state to jump between different save files.
If she was battling as the "Judicator," using the pocket watch to save her life might instantly turn her into "Gambler" Xia'er or even "Pure" Xia'er, leading to her being instantly killed.
This ability is powerful, but it must be used in situations where she can finish off her enemies; otherwise, after one use, it would be hard to turn the tide.
Regardless, this is a strong life-saving sealed item, and it can be upgraded.
But what are the upgrade conditions, and what new abilities will it grant?
Will it also relate to time?
Time stop? Rewind? Time acceleration? Time slicing?
Those possibilities exist, but Xia'er believed the side effects wouldn’t be any better.
Having acquired a new sealed item and skill, along with a heap of destiny points, Xia'er’s mind began to race.
Earlier in the simulation, she had an idea.
Aivina had previously asked her about the true identity of the "Luminous Bishop" or the identity used for disguise, which she didn’t know.
But if Aivina had that information, she could accomplish a lot more.
If she could obtain a legitimate identity and then wipe out the Dedton Manor, dragging the Dedton Group down with it, perhaps the Dedton Group would directly confront that "Luminous Bishop."
If only she could learn his disguise identity...
There was indeed a way to do that.
But before that, Xia'er needed to test the effects of drinking the "Inciter" potion, and with the abilities of the "Inciter" and the skill "Art of Conversation," she wanted to see how far her persuasive abilities could reach.
If the results were good...
Then she would simulate again and prepare...
No one from Dedton Manor could escape...
After killing them all, she would pile their bodies in the underground chapel and sacrifice them all the moment the "Luminous Bishop" arrived.
With the corpse of the second-tier "Missionary" Jiti present, these sacrifices would surely attract a being from the other realm that influences mental power.
Previously, the "Luminous Bishop" had dared not look at her spiritual pages; Xia'er didn’t believe that he would remain unresponsive when faced with such a level of spiritual being.
After all, when she had summoned that monster by sacrificing Jiti, Xia'er hadn’t even let it use any mental attack methods.
At that time, with the cooperation of the spiritual being, plus the "Inciter" and "Art of Conversation"...
If the enemy was Jiti, then even if she claimed to be "Sadana," she would have to believe it.
Knock, knock, knock—
At that moment, a knock on the door interrupted Xia'er’s thoughts, and Aivina’s voice came from outside.
“Xia'er... I need to discuss something with you...”
Aivina’s voice echoed from outside the door.
Xia'er recalled briefly and understood what it was about.
She was here to ask me to sleep together.
Chapter 81: Three in One Bed.
“Come in.”
Xia'er said.
Right now, Xia'er had an idea, and it was one that needed to be implemented in reality, and the sooner, the better.
The bronze doorknob was pulled down, and Aivina stood at the door, looking a bit apologetic as she said, “Sorry, I’m interrupting you again.”
From Aivina’s perspective, she did seem a bit anxious, having just stepped out for a short while before coming back to disturb Xia'er again.
However, Xia'er remained seated on the sofa, in the same position, appearing completely relaxed.
“Did you come up with a solution?”
Xia'er looked in Aivina’s direction and asked.
“A solution... not really,” Aivina shook her head and replied, “I just thought that if the cultists from Dedton Manor have too many infiltrators in the city, the news of an extra person around me would spread quickly.”
“And then?”
Xia'er tilted her head slightly, feigning ignorance.
This wasn’t out of any malicious curiosity; she just wanted to keep the conversation flowing.
“So I thought that it might not be safe for you to sleep here,” Aivina’s expression returned to its usual neutrality as she continued, “You’re too far from me and Nia.”
“Well... should I leave then?”
Xia'er blinked.
Aivina’s response caused her to pause slightly, the words she had intended to say suddenly caught in her throat.
She hadn’t thought about how to answer that question.
“Um... it’s possible,”
Aivina racked her brain, not even realizing her speech was speeding up, “But it’s not easy to find a good place right now. Hotels are crowded and more dangerous. If you go to your sister’s place, it might put her in the cultists’ sights...”
Aivina didn’t directly urge Xia'er to stay, but every word seemed to be advising her not to leave.
It appeared as if she was indifferent to Xia'er’s decision, merely trying to help her find a solution.
Seeing this girl, who struggled to express her inner thoughts, Xia'er couldn’t help but smile faintly.
Though Aivina didn’t know it, Xia'er was well aware of what Aivina had done in the simulation.
Even knowing they were heading to the cultists’ lair and hearing about Xia'er’s potion going out of control, Aivina was still willing to follow Yulis and Adele to Dedton Manor to save her.
In times of hardship, one can truly see who their real friends are. The Eye of Order contract could only ensure Aivina didn’t dislike her, but it couldn’t compel her to risk her life to save her.
This indicated that Aivina had already considered her a friend deep down.
Though they had only known each other for a short time, they had shared trials together, forming a bond akin to life and death.
Aivina had been alone in Beren for so long, never having gone to the academy, either self-studying or solving cases at the police station. And judging by her demeanor, she likely had no friends at the station either.
So, she must cherish this hard-won friendship with Xia'er.
According to the simulation’s progression, Aivina would invite her to spend the night in her room, so Xia'er decided not to beat around the bush anymore. She looked at Aivina and directly asked:
“Then... can I stay in your room? I can sleep on the floor.”
Xia'er’s expression seemed a bit hesitant, as if she were contemplating the matter. Even if it were Adele asking, it would be clear that Xia'er felt a bit shy at that moment.
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