Chapter 171
She quickly scanned her surroundings. The extraordinary items had long been swept away by the shockwave, and her hopes of clutching a pile of treasures before her demise had vanished. Gradually, her gaze settled on the city of Boleun, three to four kilometers away.
Xia'er raised her hand to her chin, murmuring, "Does this count as an assist in the resurrection ritual?"
As she spoke, her steps began to move toward Boleun.
But after just a few hundred meters, a voice halted her.
"Stop! You can't take another step!"
Xia'er looked up to see a figure clad in white standing in the distance.
Countless white shadows stood before her, forming a wall that completely blocked her path.
"Hey, don’t panic," Xia'er raised her hands, forcing a weak smile. "I suggest you run toward Dedun Manor, the farther from Boleun, the better. You might just save your life... By the way, do you understand Ancient Ansu? Can you help me translate?"
Suddenly, Xia'er noticed that the figure's gaze had shifted from her to somewhere behind her.
Turning around, her heart sank.
A massive, fiery meteorite, bright enough to illuminate the entire night sky, was hurtling toward her at a low angle, its diameter exceeding one hundred fifty meters.
"Impressive."
It was as if the mythological fire giant Surtr had swung his blazing sword; in the blink of an eye, the burning meteorite filled Xia'er’s entire field of vision.
Buzz—
There was no pain, no deafening roar; Xia'er only felt a ringing in her ears before her body was torn apart. Her head flew upward, and her vision gradually rose, revealing the iron meteorite, carrying terrifying energy, crashing toward Boleun.
The massive shockwave and fiery storm swept through nearly half of Boleun, as if toppling pieces on a chessboard.
……
【Reality】
【June 23, 741 AD, 18:30】
【Evaluation: Congratulations to Boleun for completely eliminating the trash and criminal forces from the streets in this round of cultural and anti-crime activities, earning the title of "Civilized City." We officially award Comrade Xia'er the title of "Light of the City." Thank you for your great contributions to Boleun!】
【Papapapa——】
【Congratulations, host, for achieving the "Assist King" title in this simulation, with an astonishing KDA of 0-1-233157.】
【Here’s your reward, based on your performance.】
【Reward: Destiny Points ×38, 【Death Reversal Lv.2】, Points Mall opens 【Basic Subjects】 store.】
【Destiny Points: 99】
"Xia'er..."
"Xia'er..."
"What’s wrong with you..."
"Wake up..."
Amidst a wave of dizziness, Xia'er slowly regained consciousness. She opened her eyes to find not only the system prompt panel in front of her but also Adele's large face, which was so close it nearly filled her vision.
"Ah!!"
Xia'er’s sudden awakening startled Adele, who had been about to poke her eyelids open, causing her to plop down onto the carpet.
Xia'er turned to see not only Adele on the floor but also Aivina and Amy, along with Nia standing guard at the door.
Now awake, Xia'er felt a strong sense of hunger, in addition to a lingering fatigue from her earlier ordeal.
"Sorry, I dozed off."
Xia'er propped herself up on the sofa, but her arms felt weak. Adele knelt beside her, helping her sit up.
"Thank you... Adele, do you have any medicine to restore my energy?"
Xia'er forced a smile, looking at Adele.
But Adele hesitated and shook her head.
"Xia'er... the restorative potions I have only work for a short time and come with side effects... If you're really feeling drained, I’d recommend you get some more sleep."
The sudden shift from a scene reminiscent of Zeus's apocalyptic battle to the cozy study, surrounded by her living friends, was a jarring transition for Xia'er.
Fortunately, she adjusted quickly.
After sitting for a while, she felt her body recovering somewhat.
Suppressing her drowsiness, she glanced at the notebook on the table, picked it up, and flipped to the last page, beginning to write.
Xia'er didn’t hide what she was writing; everyone could see it. Soon, Aivina noticed and murmured, "Ancient Ansu?"
Even Aivina, who hadn’t fully mastered the language, was astonished that Xia'er could write it.
And what about the square characters on the page that Xia'er hadn’t closed? Just how extensive was her knowledge?
Once Xia'er finished writing down the words she vaguely remembered, she let out a long sigh and set down her pen.
"Xia'er, what’s this…?"
Aivina asked as soon as Xia'er paused.
"It’s nothing... just ignore it for now," Xia'er shook her head. She didn’t have the energy to think about those things anymore; all she wanted was to fill her stomach. She looked up at Aivina and asked, "Have you all finished dinner?"
"No, we were waiting for you. But when you didn’t come out, we came to find you."
Adele jumped in, "And then we found you asleep."
"Let’s go eat... I’m starving."
Xia'er placed her hand on Adele's shoulder for support and stood up.
**Chapter 112: Words to Bite, Anytime.**
In the dining room of Aivina's residence at 15, Jue Bridge District, Boleun City.
The large table had been replaced with a small square one, around which the four girls sat.
Due to the importance of the discussion, the originally delicate dishes were all served at once, filling the table to the brim.
After sending the other maids and servants away, Aivina kept only Nia by the door and began the private dinner for the night.
The sight of the abundant food made Xia'er, already ravenous, eager to dig in. She and Adele quickly set to work, devouring the delicious dishes before them.
Aivina and Amy watched Xia'er with curiosity, as she seemed like someone who hadn’t eaten in days. For some reason, just watching her eat made them feel hungry too.
Aivina, who had intended to discuss important matters, didn’t rush to speak. She nibbled on some of her own food, while Amy, after finishing all the desserts, had no appetite left for anything else.
Once Xia'er and Adele had their fill, Aivina stood up and led everyone to the study, which was already set up with four sofas, four cups of red tea, and some snacks.
Nia followed closely behind, entering the study and closing the door behind her.
Sitting on the sofa, Xia'er leaned back, closed her eyes, and gently rubbed her slightly protruding belly, letting out a deep breath.
It had been a long time since she had enjoyed a meal so thoroughly. The rising blood sugar from being full, combined with her already weakened state, began to make her feel drowsy.
Perhaps sensing Xia'er’s fatigue, Aivina exchanged a glance with Nia. Understanding the cue, Nia stepped forward and said:
"Since Miss Amy has decided to embark on the path of the extraordinary, I’ll give her a brief introduction to the different paths and their respective resurrection rituals."
"Mm-hmm."
Amy nodded eagerly, as she had come to the banquet specifically for this, something she had been looking forward to for a long time.
Meanwhile, the drowsy Xia'er kept her eyes closed, as this scene had already been recorded in the notebook during the simulation, and she had read it.
Amy ultimately chose the path of the "Gardener," but Xia'er didn’t reveal this in advance, wanting Amy to learn more about the extraordinary fields, as she was the main character today.
Previously, through the information Xia'er had gathered and what Aivina had provided, she had nearly grasped most of the paths, but there was still one whose name remained unknown.
Fifteen minus one.
The "Ascetic" and "Avenger," closely related to the Goddess of Salvation;
The "Listener" and "Instigator," skilled in healing or manipulating hearts;
The "Adventurer" and "Gambler," led by the Dedun Group, who wager life and death;
The "Physician" of the Redemption Society, and their arch-nemesis, the "Poisoner";
Aivina's family, almost exclusive to the nobility, the "Detective," and the diametrically opposed "Assassin";
And the seemingly artistic "Blood Painter" and "Performer";
The rest were the "Coroner," "Gardener," and "Butcher," with which Xia'er had found almost no connections.
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