Chapter 296
The Church of the Savior Goddess and the Redemption Society share a deep-seated cooperative relationship. Ashford is well aware of many aspects of the Church, even having treated Xiu before. He knows that her potion digestion is quite low, having corroded her mind, forcing her to wear a mask at all times.
But she has been doing better lately, and it shouldn’t be at this moment…
Moreover, it’s not just Xiu; in Ashford’s eyes, Opode’s body is undergoing drastic changes as well.
His emotions seem to have plunged into a state of extreme fear. The black steel has spread from his shoulders to his chin, the potion rapidly invading his body. A blazing red two-handed sword begins to coalesce in his hands, his gaze wild as he lunges toward Xia’er.
As for Lucy, her eyes have become swollen and bloodshot, as if they might burst at any moment. Multiple pupils swirl within her irises, like dice rolling in her eyes—among the three, Lucy has the best potion digestion, and her condition is the lightest.
Why have all three of their minds and potions collapsed simultaneously?
They merely glanced at…
Just a single look at that girl…
Ashford turns back again, looking at the girl who can barely stand. She stumbles back against the door, her expression blank as she watches the three before her. The corners of her eyes and mouth twitch in pain, yet she continues to murmur to herself.
“Xiu, completely collapsing…”
“Opode, nearing collapse… still has combat capability…”
“Lucy, least affected… still has autonomy and the ability to counterattack…”
“Cough, cough…”
A mouthful of blood spills from Xia’er’s lips, her gaze locking onto Xiu, the one she has never killed.
She had only summoned the otherworldly to escape in front of her… Did that action instill such profound fear in her?
Unexpectedly, Xiu’s potion digestion is the lowest.
The Keybearer’s situation is similar to Xiu’s, and the Keybearer’s potion digestion is likely even worse.
The Overlimit “Nemesis” is effective.
She… is doomed.
Watching Opode charge at her, roaring madly, Xia’er’s lips curl slightly.
Though she wants to unleash the Overlimit “Deadly Blood Roland” and take him down, considering that Aivina and Nia will likely arrive soon, she abandons the thought.
With a flash of silver light, “Deadly Blood Roland” appears in her hand, aimed directly at her own head, and she pulls the trigger.
Bang—
The silver stream of light envelops everything before Xia’er.
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PS:
205 (overdue) - 2 (extra) = 203 (overdue)
Damn it!!!!!!!!!!
I want to stab you to death!!!! Yesterday’s me!!!!!!
Why play the Kun guitar!
Chapter 168: The Bankrupt Young Lady and Maid Xia’er.
[Reality]
[July 2, 741 AD, 18:08]
[Evaluation: You have mastered the power of Overlimit]
[The stronger the skills you acquire, the more powerful your Overlimit becomes… but one must still be strong themselves; true danger may lie in the downtime of skill “Overload.”]
[Take this; it’s what you deserve based on your performance.]
[Reward: Destiny Points ×4]
[Destiny Points: 336]
A strong wave of dizziness hits, the throbbing pain at her temples lingering in Xia’er’s mind. She tightly shuts her eyes, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
Death, no matter how many times one experiences it, is hard to get used to; all one can do is overcome the fear of it.
After regaining some composure, Xia’er looks at the system’s introduction text before her.
She has no objections to the 4 Destiny Points.
Repeatedly killing the extraordinary will lower the simulated settlement’s Destiny Points. Moreover, in this simulation, she merely experimented with the “Nemesis” after using Overlimit, without truly killing any extraordinary beings.
Xia’er opens her eyes on the sofa, deep in thought.
Driving an extraordinary being to madness isn’t too great a challenge for her now.
Additionally, through this simulation, she unexpectedly discovers that Xiu, the priestess of the Church of the Savior Goddess, seems to have significant issues with potion digestion—perhaps the insect shadows she saw on her during their first meeting were not entirely a figment of her imagination.
However, this simulation also reveals a problem.
An uncontrolled Tier 3 extraordinary being causes too much destruction and noise.
She lacks a means to drive the Keybearer to madness and then slay them.
Otherwise, the longer they remain uncontrolled, the more ordinary people they could harm.
This isn’t merely Xia’er’s compassion at play; the more people die at the banquet, the harder it will be to contain the situation.
After all, there will be plenty of nobles present, and it’s very likely that other extraordinary beings, aside from those from the Joyous Society, will be in attendance.
Is there a way to obtain the guest list for the banquet in advance?
Aivina’s figure flashes in Xia’er’s mind; she likely knows much more about the nobles and the banquet than Xia’er does.
However, Aivina probably hasn’t returned home yet. Xia’er opens the simulation interface to check, confirming the details of the upcoming simulation.
The day after tomorrow?
Xia’er furrows her brow.
What she hopes for most right now is a simulation that occurs 30 days later or at least after July 7, so she can see the results directly.
It’s far better to deduce the process from the outcome than to try things out bit by bit.
However, Xia’er doesn’t plan to continue simulating for now; she has gathered enough information. What’s more important now isn’t how to kill the Keybearer, but how to quietly eliminate her without alarming too many forces.
She needs to make her death seem natural.
Knock, knock, knock—
At that moment, a series of knocks sound at the door. Without needing to think, Xia’er knows it must be Aivina returning.
Perfect timing; she can ask her now.
The door opens, and a dejected Aivina walks in, shutting the door behind her. She sways slightly as she approaches Xia’er.
“Aivina?”
Xia’er rises, noticing Aivina’s unusual emotional state, and asks, “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”
In the simulation, Aivina hadn’t shown any signs of distress; she simply slept until ten. The simulated Xia’er hadn’t recorded anything unusual, so she doesn’t worry too much.
“Tired…”
Aivina walks straight up to Xia’er and collapses into her arms. Xia’er, caught off guard, sinks back onto the soft sofa, allowing Aivina to rest her face against her chest.
Aivina wraps her arms around Xia’er’s slender waist, seemingly drawing energy from the contact.
Just as Xia’er is about to reach out and ruffle Aivina’s hair, Aivina turns, flopping onto the sofa and muttering softly, “Damn nobles…”
“Is it about the railway company?”
Xia’er doesn’t rush to ask about the banquet, instead inquiring.
Aivina has no reservations, spilling everything to Xia’er.
It turns out that the person responsible for negotiating with Aivina isn’t just the head of the Western Railway Company, but also a noble from Ansu.
Things aren’t as Aivina had imagined; instead of allowing the railway to pass through the gemstone processing plant Aivina owns for a hefty compensation, the situation is quite different.
When Aivina mentions this, Xia’er begins to grasp what has transpired.
The right of eminent domain—this is a power granted to railway companies by Ansu’s “Railway Treaty Law.” Though it seems inhumane by modern standards, it undeniably exists in this era.
Moreover, this law was passed shortly after the Great Famine in Northern Ansu.
The railway company isn’t here to negotiate; they come with a prepared notice.
Armed with the Ansu government’s approval and a “fair” compensation amount, they demand the forced purchase of several mining areas and extraction rights held by Aivina—even if those railways merely approach the mines without actually passing through them.
Without the mining areas, Aivina’s gemstone processing plant will lose a significant number of orders, and she may have to sell at a loss.
If they truly force her to sell the mining areas at this price, Aivina’s fate is sealed—bankruptcy.
At the very least, she certainly won’t be able to maintain the expenses of Manor No. 13.
Strange, she had simulated events nearly a month ahead, yet Aivina never mentioned this to her… Was it because their relationship wasn’t as close back then?
It’s quite possible, as Aivina’s strong-willed nature means she wouldn’t show her vulnerable side if they were merely friends.
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