"what's the plan?"
Valentine became interested. He rubbed his hands and looked forward to the answer given to him by the Eternal One. The purpose of Valentine coming to this world is to complete the task and go home quickly. Now that there is a better way, he must use it.
Just now he almost blurted out that I agreed.
"Did that guy named System give you a mission to save the world?" The Eternal pointed at the white cat next to Valentine.
"right."
"I think I should think of a new name for myself..." The white cat jumped up and jumped directly to Valentine's chest. It curled up into a white fur ball and shook its tail gently.
The system has always been so haphazard. Valentine was not polite and stretched out his hand to scratch its chin.
"The reward for the mission is a wish... Feed the system, why don't you leave this mission to me? It can be completed within two days. I happen to have a big headache."
The Immortal was silent for a few seconds before his tone suddenly changed.
Valentine glared at him and didn't stop scratching the white cat's chin.
The Eternal's eyes betrayed him, and Valentine knew he was joking.
"No need to discuss."
The white cat raised its chin and meowed twice, closing its eyes with a look of enjoyment. After turning into a cat, his body's feedback in all aspects was the same as that of a cat.
"All right."
The Eternal shrugged and watched as Valentine began to describe his plan.
"Do you know what the system told me when it first found me?"
Valentine shook his head.
"The first thing he said when he saw me was: 'Your dad is dying, hurry up and save him.'"
Valentin couldn't help but pinch the flesh on the white cat's chin, at the cost of a few more blood marks on his arms.
"It hurts, it hurts..." He immediately let go of the hand holding the white cat, and shook his right hand back and forth.
"I was thinking at that time. My biological father was a farmer in the ancient period of the previous civilization. He has probably become a piece of coal now. My origin comes from this universe. There is no way there will be any problems. Then there is only one left. The situation is over, my creator is in danger, and this system is here to save me."
"Then...you came over?" Valentine's voice was a little muffled, and he was trying his best to pull the facehugger that the system had transformed into his face.
"Yes, I saw you attending a barbecue party when I came here. You were the one being roasted."
"I'm just glad I'm not covered in cumin and paprika right now."
Valentine is still fighting the facehugger. The moment he was about to tear off the facehugger, the system turned into the spider he had promised.
It's just that this spider has yellow Origin Stone blocks on its body.
…
Valentine turned around and ran away, followed closely by the self-destructing source stone worm. The two began to walk around the pillars of King Qin beside the Eternal One.
"It was only after I came here that I understood what this world is like. It's quite interesting. It's almost the same as when I first arrived on that continent."
"Natural disasters and man-made disasters are caused by wanton behavior. There are countless dirty undercurrents hidden under the peaceful appearance. Small-scale conflicts continue, and big battles are about to break out."
"I was talking to Tallulah just now...is that the girl's name?"
The Immortal looked at Valentine running around him, who just extended an OK gesture and continued running.
"Yes, Tallulah." He nodded and continued. "This girl is very powerful, and the magic in your world is very strange. I can feel that she is using an attack method similar to soul magic on me, as if she directly summons her own soul to attack."
"As you saw, I just tore that dragon in half."
"The Eternal One is awesome!"
Valentin raised his head and shouted, braked suddenly and stopped in front of the self-destructing Source Stone Worm, turned around and continued running, with the Source Stone Worm still chasing after him.
Finally, after two years of living with Valentine, he infected the system and became a fool.
"If it were my world, this person would be basically an empty shell. But Tallulah didn't, and she didn't seem to be seriously injured. She could still chat with me normally."
Valentin thought to himself, "You didn't see her legs. Her tall, tight white legs almost looked like they were made of Originium!"
"This aroused my interest in this world. I want to stay in this world for a while. Maybe I will be lucky enough to see war in this world. I haven't seen war in that continent for a long time."
"The relationship is good, how about you control your body when we have to fight in the future, and me in normal times?"
Valentine patted the Immortal on the shoulder. His voice kept rotating around the immortal, giving people the feeling of wearing a pair of 3D surround headphones.
"sure."
"But only if you follow my plan."
"So what's the plan?"
Valentine was a little irritated. He couldn't wait to hear this "better" plan, but the Eternal One made a lot of nonsense there.
"Kill all infected."
The words of the Eternal One were like a heavy punch hitting Valentin's face, his head began to buzz, and his ears had a sharp tinnitus. Valentine stopped, and the self-destructing source stone bug behind him hit his ankle, causing a violent explosion. The air waves blew up Valentine's bangs, and he looked at the smile on the Eternal One's face, his eyes full of disbelief.
The Eternal looked directly into his eyes, as if he was seeing the most confused version of himself in his life.
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"I do not understand what you mean."
Valentine stopped and slowly turned around to look at the Eternal One, without any emotion in his voice.
"Literally." The Immortal lowered his head slightly and raised his eyebrows.
"Killing all the infected people will help you complete the mission of saving the world. Oh, you may not understand what I mean. I want to say that the Source Stone will completely disappear from this world."
"Including those Source Stone crystals on infected people."
"but……"
"But what? How long do you think it will take for Rhode Island to develop an antidote for oriosis? A few years? Or a few decades?"
"How many missions will you go on during this period? How many battles will you participate in? Can you guarantee that you will return safely every time?"
"And, Tallulah, can you beat her?"
The Immortal's set of questions about N Company left Valentine speechless.
"Now, you have two choices."
Valentine looked at the man in front of him, at his lips, at the smile that never disappeared from the corner of his mouth.
"I will help you kill Tallulah and kill everyone in the Integration Movement." The man narrowed his eyes and crossed his arms on his chest.
"Of course, after that I will kill Xing Yihuang, kill Amiya, and kill everyone in Rhode Island."
"Finally, let there be no more infected people in this world."
Ah.
"But I am also an infected person."
Valentine smiled ugly.
"I will help you solve the problem of natural disasters in this world. Likewise, Originium will never be produced in this world again, and Originium disease will be fundamentally solved."
The Eternal didn't seem to hear Valentine's words.
"At that time, there were no infected people in this world, and there were only normal people wherever the sun shone. Although the Source Stone was gone, the Source Stone stored in this world was enough for them to persist for a while, enough to support the supply of oil, coal, solar energy and other resources. Discover."
"At this point, the mission of saving the world is completed."
His words were as vicious as snakes and scorpions, but extremely realistic, constantly eroding Valentine's heart.
"At that time, you can return to the original world. Do you think you are still infected in the original world?"
Valentine's eyelids moved.
"Think about it, my creator. This is the fastest way so far. If I hadn't come here, you don't know how many more years you would have to fight for this world."
"Do you think the conflict between ordinary people and infected people is easy to resolve? In my world, do you know how I resolve the conflict between humans and demons?"
The man opened his eyes and looked at Valentine. At that moment, Valentine felt that he was facing a creature that was thousands of times more terrifying than Tallulah. The environment in his vision changed drastically, and countless corpses piled up together to form a hill. Countless swords, spears, swords and halberds were stuck on the ground, and a desolate and distant howl of wolves could be heard in the distance. Blood gathered here to form rivers, gunpowder smoke floated over the entire battlefield, and an unspeakable stench filled the air.
Valentine only felt that the contents of his stomach were pounding into his throat. He held his neck with his hands, barely keeping himself from spitting out.
"It was a war, a war between humans and demons. Just like here, humans and infected people."
The man stood tall, and the smile on his lips had disappeared. He raised his head and looked down at Valentine, whose face was extremely ugly on the ground.
"When I joined that battle, I don't know how many humans died. The demons were like madmen destroying human buildings and killing the remaining humans."
"Three minutes." The man held out three fingers.
"A demon legion with nearly 10,000 soldiers, all killed in battle."
He stomped on the mountain of corpses beneath his feet.
"Sometimes violence is the only solution to a problem, like humans and demons. Yes, I can tell you that in the world now humans and demons coexist peacefully, but how long did it take? I commanded humans to kill almost all of them The older generation of demons and the new generation of demons were brainwashed at the same time to achieve this effect. It took decades, just to accomplish this thing, just for the peaceful coexistence of humans and demons."
"You should know all this."
"So, what about humans and infected people? Don't tell me that they are all the same race. In your world, when humans are infected with ore disease, they only have one race, which is the infected people."
"There will only be one race left in this world in the end. Either they are all infected, or they are all ordinary people. Peaceful coexistence between humans and infected people does not exist."
"How could it not..."
Valentine also wanted to raise objections, but was rudely interrupted by the man.
"Look at Tallulah, look at the Integration Movement, look at Chernobog."
The man waved his hand, and the two appeared above the city of Chernobog. The natural disaster is approaching, and the city is ushering in its final madness. Countless humans crowded on the streets, trying to escape, but were surrounded and annihilated by the integration movement. The men's heads were cut off and became something for some people to show off, while the women were herded together and became an outlet for the scum to vent their anger. Some people's spirits have collapsed. They blocked the entrance to the hiding place, piled together all the things that could be consumed and squandered, their bodies and desires collided with each other, and enchanting poppies were poured out with blood in the flames.
The only normal people hide in corners where they think they are safe, praying, crying, or sitting there doing nothing, quietly waiting for death to come.
Crying to kill, begging for mercy, crying, laughing. All kinds of sounds penetrated his eardrums and rushed straight into Valentine's heart.
He turned his head away from the scene of hell on the ground.
Tears slid down his cheeks and turned into rain, hitting the ruins.
"Do you think that the integration movement stopped when you were fighting Tallulah? Do you think that with the existence of patriots, they will all treat prisoners of war normally?"
"Impossible. The dark side of human beings is the darkest thing in this world. Even demons are nobler than them. Especially the guy named Mephistopheles. It shouldn't be said that he became a demon, but that the demon degenerated into a human. .”
"Of all the demons I know, no one would use prisoners or even the corpses of enemies to vent their desires. The most cruel ones would just kill them directly."
"This is not a game, it is a bloody reality. Today, the crimes committed by the Integration Movement in Chernobog will be recorded in the history books forever, and the Integration Movement will be cast aside by the whole world."
"Because of them, the status of infected people in other countries who have not joined the integration movement will slip to another level, and some countries will even arrest those infected, even if they have not committed any crime."
"Because the example of the integration movement is here, no one wants another integration movement in their country."
The desperate scene in Chernobog disappeared, and they returned to the spiritual space.
The Immortal stood in front of Valentine, looking at his eyes that had lost their luster.
"If you still want to follow the original path, I don't know how long you can go and whether you can complete the task of saving the world and return to your hometown before you die. But what is certain is that the future of this path is illusory. There’s almost no end.”
"Now, it's time for you to choose."
"Join Rhode Island and work for that utopia that is almost impossible to succeed, or let me kill the Integration Movement and Rhode Island, clean up all infected people in this world, eliminate natural disasters and source stones, and complete it in the fastest way This mission to save the world.”
After the Eternal One finished speaking, he stood there and looked at Valentine in front of him quietly.
Those extremely realistic words kept echoing in Valentine's mind, constantly beating his heart. At that moment, he felt that the sky suddenly lit up, as if the sun, which had been covered by dark clouds for a long time, appeared in front of him again, and darkness once again ushered in light. It's just that this light is too dazzling, and it appears in front of him. He only needs to take a few steps forward to hold it in his hand and fulfill his wish.
The price was that all those who carried the burden with him in the darkness disappeared in the sunshine.
Xing Yihuang who has been following Rhine since the beginning of his life, Raphael who gave up his angel soul for him, Vera who buried the red fire, Leonid who died and the city he wanted to protect …
All efforts will be in vain, and the sacrifices of the dead will be meaningless.
"Hehe...hehehaha...hahahaha!"
Valentine, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly covered his face and burst out laughing like crying, hysterically. The laughter grew louder, trembled, and then stopped.
"Xing Yihuang..."
He whispered a name.
"Xing Yihuang..."
He laughed again, an ugly smile. Tears welled up in the corners of Valentine's eyes again, and they couldn't stop flowing.
The man in front of Valentine disappeared, and the entire field of vision fell into darkness. Only a shimmering figure stood in front of him.
He has long black hair, only one horn on his head, and a tall and thin figure.
That was Xing Yihuang's back.
Valentine reached forward, wanting to touch her. The moment he raised his hand, another person appeared next to Xing Yihuang.
The man was wearing a long white dress, with long pale blond hair hanging behind him like a waterfall, from the tip of his hair to his heels. There is a golden halo above her head, which together with the four pairs of wings behind her exudes warm holy light.
Raphael.
The woman who kept laughing in my memory, the woman who was full of love and motherhood, the woman who insisted on moving into her villa.
The food she cooks is delicious and she looks good. She always cares about herself in small ways, and she likes herself.
Valentine is not stupid. He may not be able to figure out his feelings for others, but he clearly understands Raphael's attitude towards him.
"Raphael, you know she likes you. Besides, she is not an infected person."
A man's voice appeared in the darkness.
"You have also fantasized about living with Raphael, right? It's hard to find a perfect woman like her."
"If you choose the path of exterminating the infected, you will not only get a helper who can help you complete the task quickly throughout the entire process, but also a perfect wife."
"Don't doubt what I say. You know what abilities you have given me."
"As for returning to the original world...system? That's what it's called, right?"
"I said you did it on purpose..." The system, which had been silent all this time, spoke up.
"If Valentin completes his mission and makes a wish to return to the original world with his wife Raphael, will you help him realize it?"
The Eternal ignored the system's protests.
"This is indeed just a wish, and I will help him realize it." The system gave an affirmative reply.
"Then, if he makes a wish like this: 'I want to take my wife Raphael back to the original world and ensure that we live in the original world with no worries about food and clothing until death', then you will Will it be realized for him?"
There was a hint of laughter in his voice.
The system was silent for a few seconds.
"meeting."
"Okay, then things are clear now."
The Eternal stood beside Valentine and put his hands on his shoulders. She placed her mouth next to his ear and spoke softly.
"Now, it all depends on your choice."
"let's start."
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Going home was something he thought about day and night.
Everything he did was to return to the original world and to his parents as soon as possible.
Now that someone said they could help him return to his original world faster, how could he not be excited?
However, when those two choices were really placed in front of him, Valentin realized that there were too many things in his heart.
After living in this world for more than two years, he has become a part of this world without knowing it. If the Immortal had appeared here two years ago, or even a year ago, to tell him this plan, Valentine would not have refused.
Or maybe you will struggle for a while and then agree to the plan.
At that time, he didn't have much affection for the world. At most, he just felt guilty for Xing Yihuang. For an otaku who likes two-dimensional paper people, three-dimensional girls are really not of much interest.
But time changes everything.
Time is a carving knife that never stops, constantly polishing the edges of people, and constantly carving scars on your heart. The only people who can fill these scars are those who have been by your side.
No matter where in the world, humans are social animals. After two years of getting along with Xing Yihuang day and night, Valentine's feelings for her are slowly changing.
At that time, you said that he only took a fancy to Xing Yihuang's strength and appearance. Valentin would not object, because at that time he could clearly feel that what he was thinking when he saw Xing Yihuang was wow, this sister is so awesome. This sister is so beautiful and I want to be with her. But now, there is another strange emotion inside.
He didn't know when this emotion arose, maybe in Buttermore, maybe on that train, maybe after coming to Chernobog. But it doesn't matter, he has developed feelings for Xing Yihuang, and this has become a fact.
It is more difficult for Valentine to give up on Xing Yihuang now than for him to give up on saving people at Buttermore.
Xing Yihuang, Raphael...
He was unwilling to sacrifice them in order to complete the task as soon as possible, nor was he willing to give up this divinely-helped opportunity to return to his parents as soon as possible.
He was now faced with a dilemma.
Valentin sat there quietly, and involuntarily began to recall the past in his mind, recalling every bit of his time with Xing Yihuang.
When she first met Xing Yihuang, she was only wearing pajamas. Valentin even saw a touch of pink on Xing Yihuang's chest.
At that time, Valentine did not know that the infected girl in front of him was his helper and would accompany him around the world.
Later, he ran away with Xing Yihuang and left Rhine Life. The night that day was very clean, as clear as Xing Yihuang's eyes.
The stars were bright and the breeze was blowing. Xing Yihuang carried him back and forth between cities in order to find a safe enough place.
They came to a hotel owned by a Sakaz-infected person. The hotel owner thought they were a couple and recommended a couple's room to him. Xing Yihuang was supported by him and did not make a sound. He didn't know whether it was because he didn't care or because he had no strength.
He asked for a double room. There was mutual care and some selfishness on Valentine's part, but after all, he didn't do anything extraordinary, and he even thoughtfully ordered a bunch of instant noodles and sausages for Xing Yihuang.
Later, they came to Black Steel International, got a job, and began their short mercenary journey. At Buttermore, Valentine liberated himself for the first time and faced his own heart for the first time.
Now, it's the second time.
The image of his parents appeared in Valentin's mind, and the memories of the earth rolled slowly in front of him like a projector.
Valentine stood up slowly, his soul gradually becoming transparent. The Immortal took the initiative to give up control of this body and returned it to Valentine.
"He made his choice."
The Eternal looked at Valentine who disappeared into the spiritual space and felt like he had seen his former self.
"Unlike you, he doesn't have an immortal wife." The system noticed the immortal's thoughts and spoke in a strange voice.
"It's not a good thing to have an immortal wife. You must be tired of living with the same person for thousands of years... I miss the beginning, one in a hundred years, and ten in a thousand years. "
The Eternal yawned.
"Yes, yes, how long have you lived? Millions of years, right? You have experienced the rise and fall of two civilizations, and you have married more than ten wives, including the immortal seed."
"I'm still very dedicated...haha."
The Immortal laughed dryly.
"Then why didn't you find an immortal to marry from the beginning? And how many of these millions of years have you spent in meditation?" The system did not give the immortal any face.
"Stop, stop, don't mention this, okay? I've lived for millions of years and found more than a dozen wives. Isn't that considered single-minded? Are your requirements for a man too high?"
"I haven't had a wife so far."
"You are an artificial intelligence, not a living thing. There is no comparison between us."
"But my feelings are among the richest in our civilization, including those of the masters who made me."
"..."
"..."
While the immortal and the system were happily communicating with each other, Valentine returned to his own body. Looking at Tallulah, who had a cold face but eyes full of expectation, Valentin just shook his head, turned around and left with ACE on his shoulders.
Tallulah looked at Valentine's retreating back and looked at the fiery red sky. The dark clouds finally couldn't hold on anymore, and large chunks of Origin Stone began to fall. It rained heavily across the sky, but not a single piece fell around her and Valentine.
The natural disaster has finally arrived.
They all have their own goals and are working towards that goal. No one can stop them except themselves.
Fortunately, Tallulah and Valentine are both people who stick to their hearts.
For the illusory hope in their hearts, they are willing to give everything they have.
However, some people have lost everything, and some people still have the ones they love.
