An exceptionally violent aura pressed down, making Xie Antong feel almost suffocated.
She wasn't quite sure what she had said that triggered sothing in the other party, causing their imposing manner to suddenly beco even more overbearing.
Strangely enough, even after such intense combat, the Arrogance mask showed no signs of damage or weariness, maintaining its lofty aura throughout.
Xie Antong's mind was in disarray, unable to comprehend the aning behind the other's words.
"Uh... I don't think 'price' should be interpreted that way..."
"Sotis, the price isn't sothing one can decide for themselves."
"For instance, when pursuing power, one might lose emotions, or see important things drift away..."
Her voice gradually faded as she spoke, just as she had realized before - she truly didn't understand the person before her.
Perhaps he never cared about these things at all.
The bonds that entangled and confused her might not even register as problems to soone like him.
"Alright then, maybe I just couldn't be as resolute as you."
Lu Ce's imposing aura gradually stabilized as he prevented his emotions from being overly influenced by the Arrogance persona.
After glancing at Xie Antong, he chose not to elaborate further on the topic.
"If you consider yourself more important than anything else, you wouldn't find sacrificing yourself for anything worthwhile."
"Also, what you're worried about probably won't happen. Don't overthink it."
"Huh?" Xie Antong looked puzzled. How could he know whether political marriage arrangents would occur or not?
"Because they saw this ga," Lu Ce said calmly, his tone still carrying that arrogant edge.
"If they didn't see it, then show it to them."
"I don't know which family you're referring to, but if they value their lives, they shouldn't trouble you."
Xie Antong felt dazed, taking a long mont to process his words.
Was this... permission to use his na as protection?
For over ten seconds, she stared deeply at the golden mask before smiling and saying:
"Is this considered 'Sin's' protective promise?"
"It is," Lu Ce replied, then tapped his chest and slowly withdrew a dark golden needle—the Gate of Death.
"Consider it interest for borrowing my things."
He extended the needle toward her.
But Xie Antong didn't take it. The blue lens of her All-Seeing Eye displayed rapidly streaming data.
Yes, this was "Sin's" help.
Not Lu Ce's help.
Her eyes wavered as she looked at the offered Gate of Death before finally looking up with a smile.
"Thank you... I wish he could say those words."
"Who?"
"No... Actually, I'm not that weak either. I've been resisting too." Xie Antong seed to drift into mories.
"Rember our first ga? When you judged , and we argued."
Beneath the mask, Lu Ce frowned slightly—that was when Xie Antong had accidentally ntioned having soone she liked in front of "Sin."
The atmosphere had turned rather unpleasant then.
"Looking back now... perhaps you weren't wrong."
"Maybe I was just bored back then, or... looking for a reason to rebel."
Lu Ce: ......
He didn't understand why she was telling him this now...
"But thank you, Lord Arrogance, for indulging a weakling like with such sentintal talk."
"Keep the Gate of Death. I have no use for it."
"Goodbye!"
After speaking, Xie Antong politely waved and vanished from the spot, exiting the ga for the settlent phase.
Originally, she had planned to talk more during their three-hour private ti.
But now, her emotions felt too turbulent—whether from the drugs wearing off or Lu Ce's earlier words hitting too hard.
She could barely hold back tears now, more overwheld than during her lowest monts.
Revealing his identity as Lu Ce now didn't seem wise.
She didn't know what might happen and didn't want to gamble.
At least while wearing the mask as "Sin," the strongest player, he was willing to let her use his na.
As for the real him—he'd made it clear multiple tis that he would stop at nothing to gain power.
There was no need for her to do anything that might annoy him further.
Her thoughts ran wild as the ntal enhancent from the All-Seeing Eye plunged entirely into this chaotic whirlpool of emotions.
Unable to sort out her feelings, she could only flee the ga like escaping.
......
Under the blazing sun, with the golden battle axe planted beside him, Lu Ce silently contemplated the golden needle in his hand.
Had sothing been off about her just now?
Was permission to use his na still not enough?
Tch...
The golden mask frowned slightly before he finally stored the needle in his inventory.
"Exit. Settlent."
The last player departed this broken world where both deity and princess had vanished, leaving only the ever-rising sun.
......
[Ga Over!]
[Congratulations, Player! Perfect Clearance Achieved! Comncing physical repairs.]
Wrapped in warm currents, Lu Ce slowly opened his eyes to emptiness.
Hearing "Perfect Clearance" made him exhale slightly in relief.
After all, this ga's objectives had been strange—the "facilitate wedding completion" task didn't seem driven by anyone.
If anything, Xie Antong might have contributed more?
anwhile, Sun had absorbed and analyzed the most divine power.
He himself had been the main combatant.
He'd genuinely worried about failing to achieve Perfect Clearance this ti.
But the results turned out fine. Hah, Sun must be fuming again.
Amusing.
As he waited for his injuries to heal, the ga's voice returned:
[This special ga mode was Divine Selection.]
[All Divine Selection gas automatically classify as Hell difficulty, though actual difficulty varies by challenge type. Each Divine Selection ga is unique.]
[Rewards will be distributed based on individual performance.]
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