Chapter 483
"Future Date: 7Day (Saint Year 741, July 27, 14:00) (Cost: 10 Destiny Points)"
"Past Date: 4Day (Saint Year 741, July 16, 18:00) (Cost: 10 Destiny Points)"
The new simulation date has been refreshed...
Xia Er took a deep breath, slowly closed her eyes, and focused entirely on the red light in her mind.
"Kill him."
1 second... 2 seconds... 3 seconds...
Time ticked away, and just as Xia Er was about to ask the red light in her mind again, a buzzing sound filled her brain.
Buzz—
A piercing hum echoed in Xia Er's head.
Silver light flooded her vision in an instant, wrapping her in a shimmering silver space, and her mind felt as if it were spinning out of control.
Xia Er lost all control over her body, just like when she entered the simulation... but soon, she regained her awareness of the surroundings...
She suddenly opened her eyes, instinctively standing up, but swayed slightly due to dizziness.
The silver light before her quickly faded, and familiar objects began to materialize around her...
This is...
The Dedun Member Hotel...
In Xia Er's eyes, a phantom dial appeared before her, accompanied by an ethereal silver system panel.
"12:15:08"
This is the time...
Xia Er had no time to adjust her perception; she sensed the lingering red light in her mind and hurriedly ran toward the desk.
I remember... there’s something here...
She nearly collided with the desk, quickly yanking open several drawers, rummaging through them until she pulled out a map—this was a tourist map for the esteemed guests of the suite, detailing the attractions and shops in Ansu City that collaborated with the Dedun Group.
"Have Xiao Zuo mark the location."
Xia Er swiftly connected with the pure white knight through the red light.
At the same time, she took out a pen and pressed it against the map.
Xia Er's heart raced with anxiety; every second counted, and the position of Qiang Yin could change... She needed to pinpoint Qiang Yin's location accurately in one go.
"It's okay, Lady Xia Er..."
A metallic voice echoed from deep within Xia Er's mind, directly addressing her: "I have already marked the precise location of that human after the temporal disturbance..."
Was it the pure white knight who helped? Not Xiao Zuo?
Xia Er paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Location."
After comparing the map, half a minute later, an absolutely accurate position was marked by Xia Er, and the pure white armor accurately described the specific location to her.
Vitalis Palace... Royal Dining Hall...
Xia Er slowly sat down, her body feeling as if it might collapse. Now, that overwhelming sense of exhaustion began to surface in her heart.
The experience of a rewind in reality... is completely different from that in the simulation...
In the simulation, the rewind felt like merely restarting the simulation, without any discomfort, even somewhat familiar to Xia Er.
But being forcibly rewound in reality drained her spirit with every passing second, while the silver light enveloping her body seemed to help her resist the effects of the temporal reversal, protecting her.
This was Xia Er's first experience of the Serpent Chain's rewind in reality...
But thankfully, the time... and the location had been confirmed. That was the most crucial part...
Now, the most important task was to verify whether Qiang Yin was indeed inside the Vitalis Palace... Compared to Xiao Zuo, Xia Er still didn't fully trust that pure white armor.
And she couldn't help but wonder why it had taken the initiative to help her anchor Qiang Yin's position... There must be something fishy about such unsolicited assistance.
Xia Er remained cautious.
Phew...
Once the dizziness subsided a bit, Xia Er wearily got up.
Qiang Yin would likely focus most of his energy on the Church of the God of Order and the Church of the Goddess of Salvation... For now, she was safe.
Moreover, the time of Qiang Yin's rewind... coincided perfectly with when she first killed him in the simulation and returned to reality after several rounds of rewinds, which was that simulation that spanned over a hundred days.
The starting point of the rewind was set at the moment Xia Er returned to reality... which made sense.
The next main task was to set up traps for Qiang Yin...
Knock, knock, knock—
At that moment, a knock echoed at the door.
Xia Er's shoulders twitched slightly as she turned to look at the door. After a while, memories of that day gradually resurfaced.
Is it... Ai Wei Na?
"Come in."
Click—
The door opened, and Ai Wei Na walked in.
She glanced at the untouched lunch on the table, then turned to Xia Er and asked, "Are you not used to the food here, Xia Er?"
"Xia Er?"
Ai Wei Na noticed the bloodshot eyes of Xia Er and her expression turned slightly anxious.
"Did you not sleep well last night? You look really worn out..." Ai Wei Na approached Xia Er.
This line was a bit different from her memory, but it still showed concern for her mental state... If she waited a bit longer, Lucy would also come by and ask her about lunch...
Xia Er raised her hand to rub her temples. This rewind had left her feeling as if she couldn't distinguish between simulation and reality... She could somewhat understand the sensation of Qiang Yin's rewinds now.
No wonder he went to such lengths to create a perfectly accurate memory to serve as a living notebook...
At this moment, Xia Er also realized the importance of the spiritual notebook to her.
It was an anchor for memories, helping her quickly locate the correct recollections—especially in her mind, where different timelines intertwined.
"I'm fine," Xia Er shook her head, lowering her gaze in contemplation.
Ai Wei Na watched as Xia Er fell silent again, a hint of confusion crossing her face.
This was the first time Xia Er had "ignored" her like this... What was going on?
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Meanwhile.
In the Vitalis Palace, at the royal luncheon, several prominent figures sat around the dining table, listening to the queen at the head of the table.
Clang—
The sound of a teacup crashing onto a plate drew everyone's attention.
A straight-backed man with white hair suddenly stood up, raising his right hand to press against his left cheek.
His left index finger began to wither and decay, large patches of flesh on his face crumbling away, twisting his once-handsome features into a grotesque mask.
"Cough, cough..."
Qiang Yin gasped and coughed violently, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
He trembled as he lowered his right hand, seeing the bloodstains on it.
Feeling the familiar dull pain and dizziness in his mind, along with the strange, echoing roars of countless monsters and the metallic buzzing...
Three times...
A third rewind?
In the third rewind, did he sacrifice part of his internal organs as a warning?
It had reached a critical moment...
"I'm... I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I'm feeling a bit unwell today..."
Qiang Yin's voice was hoarse. Without waiting for the queen's response, he quickly left the table, while Charles, observing the wounds on Qiang Yin's face, narrowed his eyes slightly.
Thud—
Once in the carriage, Qiang Yin continued to cough violently. He slammed his hand against the wooden panel in front of him and said, "To Windsor Palace!"
"Cough, cough..."
This was an absolute crisis. To deal with it, he had to activate more unconventional contingency plans...
Digging three feet into the ground, better to mistakenly kill a thousand than let the source of danger remain!
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PS:
195.25 (overdue) - 0.25 (extra update) = 195 (overdue)
Let’s wipe the slate clean today, give me a chance, tomorrow, I promise 8K! Otherwise, I’ll face the music!
Come on! Tomorrow’s me!!!
Good night!!!!
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