Chapter 304
Disguised as a key bearer, spreading false information, gathering the Chaos Squad outside the city, brainwashing them one by one, recording their actions, instilling fear, and finally killing them—it's that simple.
Aside from acquiring some sealed items, one person's memory piqued Shaer’s interest.
“The Blood Painter,” Pikeman.
He actually had the first-tier ritual for “Blood Painter” and the second-tier potion for “Soul Painter”—this saved Shaer some effort in searching, as she could simply go to Pikeman to “get” what she needed when she wanted to create a new save.
Under Pikeman's demonstration, the abilities of the “Blood Painter” became the focal point of Shaer’s attention.
Of course, Shaer wouldn’t forget that in the beginning, when she lacked abilities and means, she relied on certain tactics to “intimidate” those stronger than herself, like Yulis back then, or Kidi.
What she relied on was the “Pages of the Otherworld.”
But the “Pages of the Otherworld” not only affected others; they also influenced Shaer, especially when she deliberately avoided direct combat. The moment she brought out the “Pages,” her opponents would become wary—its aura was too easy to detect.
The “Pages of the Otherworld” were essentially what Shaer had written after going through a “Deep Simulation”—a round in the Otherworld.
The “Blood Painter,” however, could greatly enhance this effect and provide her with some immunity to its negative impacts.
In other words, if Shaer were to advance to “Blood Painter” and paint scenes from the Otherworld with her own blood… it might become a means to eliminate the “Subverter” save.
After all, paintings can be preserved and carried around.
After delivering a final blow to the heads of all the members of the Chaos Squad and confirming they were all dead, Shaer cleaned herself up and changed her clothes, returning to Aivina’s manor.
Not long after she returned, Aivina also came back to the manor—having not seen Shaer at the banquet, she felt there was no reason to stay any longer.
When Aivina entered her room, she found Shaer sitting by the window, idly swinging her legs. Her hair was damp, having returned to its red hue, indicating she had already taken a bath.
“Is it over?”
Aivina approached, standing in front of Shaer at the window, and asked, “Was it smooth?”
At that moment, Shaer wore a frown, as if she had encountered some setbacks.
“It’s over.”
Shaer directly wrapped her arms around Aivina’s neck, her legs crossing around Aivina’s waist, her chin resting on Aivina’s shoulder, clinging to her like a koala, with a mournful expression as she said, “It went too smoothly… boohoo…”
“Uh…”
Suddenly being embraced like this, Aivina took a half-step back, her body swaying slightly, and quickly supported Shaer’s bottom to prevent her from falling.
The soft touch in her palm made Aivina’s cheeks flush slightly, and she asked, puzzled, “Is it bad that it went smoothly?”
For Shaer, under the influence of other potions, everything was fine. In fact, if it were the “Coroner,” Aivina would have seen Shaer lying down when she returned.
But the influence of the “Subverter” potion was different.
Things that ended too smoothly were simply too dull.
The Blackwater Party was just a bunch of ordinary scum; Xie Lun was dead, Kidi was dead, the cultists from Dedun Manor had all ascended, and even the Archbishop of the Holy Ascendancy had been “recruited.” The quill had been tossed into the Otherworld, and now even the key bearer had been blown up…
What’s left for Bole City now?
She couldn’t just go find Opode to forge something, could she? Although he looked tough, he wouldn’t stir up much trouble.
And Lucy, while she was profit-driven and pursued interests, would place company benefits second and wouldn’t do anything particularly outrageous, so she wouldn’t amount to much.
Suddenly, Shaer leaned back slightly, her hands still around Aivina’s neck, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she asked, “Aivina, how about we settle down in Ansu City?”
“Ah?”
Shaer’s leap in logic left Aivina, still a bit dizzy from the position and sensation, momentarily confused, her expression one of bewilderment.
“Come on, come on,”
Shaer swung her legs slightly, “Look, Bole City is so dangerous. The Joy Society is here, and I even got the list of people they want to assassinate—you're on it!… Don’t you think it’s safer if we hide out in Ansu?”
“But…”
Having already had a bit to drink at the banquet, Aivina felt even more dizzy as Shaer shook her.
This was the first time she had seen Shaer act so adorably in front of her… like a child reaching for candy, and this feeling intrigued Aivina.
Not to mention that Shaer had just bathed, and a faint floral and milky scent lingered on her. Aivina felt her lips suddenly dry.
“Hmm?”
At that moment, Shaer sensed something was off. She slowly brought her nose closer to Aivina’s lips, taking a gentle sniff, her brow furrowing, “Why did you drink so much?”
Although there were no regulations against underage drinking here, Aivina had a low tolerance, and it was clear she had overindulged.
“I was worried about you… so I just kept…”
Aivina shook her head, as if wanting to explain something, but the warm breath escaping Shaer’s nose seemed to be the last straw for her.
She took a few steps forward while still holding Shaer, until Shaer’s back was completely against the window. With her right hand still supporting Shaer, her left hand reached up, tilting her head to kiss Shaer’s lips.
“Mm!”
Shaer had been discussing serious matters when she was suddenly ambushed like this, her expression slightly indignant.
Almost instantly, Shaer closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her pupils were replaced with pink stardust.
At that moment, Aivina squinted her eyes, feeling even dizzier, and the Shaer in front of her seemed to shimmer.
She felt something tugging at her from behind. Turning around, she saw another Shaer with curly hair and a slightly annoyed expression.
And behind that Shaer, more Shaers emerged, each with different expressions.
Oh my… why are there so many Shaers?
Aivina stood frozen, her hands slowly loosening as she was almost enveloped by the “Shaers” into the bathroom.
Meanwhile, the Shaer who had just been embraced, wearing a nightgown, stood there shaking her head in exasperation.
In the simulation, I’ll let you off this time, let you have a sweet dream.
Daring to kiss me like that.
When we return to reality, you’ll see.
After a moment’s thought, Shaer walked over to the desk, picked up a notebook and pen, and began to write quickly.
【Whether you admit it or not, Bole City is no longer a suitable place to stay】
【A third-tier “Subverter” has died here, along with so many extraordinary individuals and ordinary people. These anomalies are enough for the discerning to notice something is off. Lucy, who continues to stay here, is the best proof of that】
【Now, there’s also the ticking time bomb of the Chaos Squad. They can’t all be dead. Do you dare to bet when the Joy Society will realize the key bearer is dead?】
【Let’s go to Ansu City】
【At least there, no cultists or Joy Society members would dare to stir up trouble】
【As long as we stay put and don’t cause unnecessary trouble, going to Ansu is the best choice… every word I write is true】
【To Ansu, to Ansu, to Ansu…】
【“Subverter” is powerful, “Subverter” is useful, “Subverter” is so reliable…】
Shaer wrote furiously, planning to spend the remaining time in this simulation in the most mundane way possible.
Chapter 172: Meeting with Commissioner Lucy.
【Reality】
【Year 741 of the Holy Era, July 4, 20:11】
【Evaluation: What, do you still think it went too smoothly? ^^】
【Take a moment to reflect on your initial expectations… do you feel like you’ve fallen deeper into the trap? But the good news is, it seems you are no longer resistant to getting involved in the schemes and conflicts between extraordinary organizations】
【Accept this; it’s what you deserve based on your performance.】
【Reward: Destiny Points ×34, 【Head Hunter Lv.3】】
【Destiny Points: 360】
【Head Hunter Lv.3: Significantly increases your accuracy and ensures that any attack on an enemy’s head will undergo a “guaranteed hit” check, dealing extra damage, with a cooldown of 10 minutes】
As the silver light faded, Shaer’s vision returned to color.
“Phew…”
After slowly exhaling, Shaer glanced at the system settlement interface before her.
It wasn’t beyond her expectations; this was her first time directly killing a key bearer. Although the process was exceptionally easy, the system still rewarded her with a good number of points and a skill upgrade.
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