Amita Valeria, Ayumi, Decimus, and Hadrian exchanged glances of obvious annoyance. They had agreed to read a chapter and couldn't stop, or they would be prevented from viewing the events, and the Fantasy Worlds Story Reader system would be deactivated.
"It's alright. It was only expected after all. The chapter title is 'Peace Doesn't Last,' so the events will revolve around main characters located in Euspecrus City."
"As for Reinhardt, he's outside the universe, not Euspecrus City, so he's technically outside the chapter's events," Amita Valeria said calmly, looking at the system screen displaying the events of the first part of Chapter 118, 'Peace Doesn't Last.'"
They all nodded in agreement. After all, her statement made sense, and besides, they had no other hypothesis to argue about.
As Reinhardt headed towards Hadrian, Amita Valeria threw an entire universe in his direction, smiling mischievously. "Mr. Reinhardt..." "Here, take my gift. After all, you only like to take."
Reinhardt gritted his teeth as he looked at a universe hurtling toward him at a speed unbecoming of his size.
He closed his eyes for a few seconds before opening them to find himself inside an endless void filled with endless books.
He pulled out a book with a black cover and indistinct writing and opened it without a second thought.
[Chapter 118: Sometimes the reader is the read, and the viewer is the witness.]
As Reinhardt moved toward Hadrian, Amita Valeria hurled an entire universe at him with a wicked smile.
"Mr. Reinhardt, here, take my gift. After all, you only like to take."
Reinhardt gritted his teeth as he looked at a universe hurtling toward him at a speed unbecoming of his size.
The universe collided with him, and Amita Valeria smiled smugly as she watched the explosion that obliterated several universes.
"Come on, Reinhardt. I know you didn't die in that small explosion." Oriana spoke with undisguised sarcasm as she looked towards the site of the explosion.
Several seconds passed before Reinhardt reappeared, clearly in a state of disarray.
His wing had vanished, and his right arm and the skin of his face were completely obliterated.
Reinhardt stared at the scene for several seconds before calmly uttering, "The King's Wing's Power: A King's Authority Above All Things."
The original text began to disappear, replaced by a new one. [A universe collided with Reinhardt, creating a power explosion that obliterated several other universes. Yet, Reinhardt emerged unscathed, without a scratch, a smug smile on his face.]
"Even if the wing acts as a catalyst, it's still better than nothing. After all, you don't have the power to manipulate a narrative because it's passive and indistinct. You don't even know yourselves."
"I possess the King's Wing because I represent a king whose authority is above all things."
Reinhardt stepped out of the narrative world, looking back at them. He smiled; their distorted features made him want to laugh uncontrollably.
In the end, the very thing that had always bothered them—their inability to demonstrate their true abilities—was that the only way to do so was to possess a main wing, not a private one, regardless of its type, which would still grant the same benefits.
As they watched Reinhardt fiercely battle Decimus, a close fight with no clear victor, another system screen appeared, continuing the second part of the chapter.
[Chapter 118: Peace Doesn't Last - Part 2 -
After several minutes, a vendor offered Beatrice and Lucy iced orange juices with a slight smile. "Since you're the first two customers I've used the juice machine with, your day will be charged at Taba's."
Lucy looked slightly surprised. She wasn't used to taking things for free, and the same was true for Beatrice. Neither of them forced themselves to reciprocate or refuse.
"Thank you, and your day is also on," they both said. Leaving the kiosk, they both sipped on iced orange juice.
"It's delicious and refreshing," Lucy's voice held a hint of happiness and exhilaration, unlike Beatrice's, who had downed it in one gulp with an ice cube.
Lucy looked at her in surprise. "Are you a human being, Beatrice, or just a doll that looks just like one?"
Beatrice looked up at Lucy for a few seconds before she pointed somewhere. "Isn't that Yuta Casseraal? He's with Previca, and she's holding his arm, his face pressed against his shoulder, looking at you slyly."
Lucy turned her gaze to where Beatrice was pointing, her face a mixture of anger and jealousy. "Where is that...?" Lucy's expression turned to embarrassment as she looked down the almost deserted street, realizing that Beatrice had tricked her. Yuta was gone, and Previca was training with the Love Goddess of Celsia.
She turned back to Beatrice. Anger was evident on his face, yet he did nothing, and they continued on their way without another word.
Meanwhile, in a forest surrounding the city of Yuspecers, Jian Yi was practicing the arts of the Mount Hua Sect. He stopped and looked around.
His expression changed drastically as he looked towards the forest. "Danger lurks, and it could come at any moment," Jian Yi's voice was sharp as he sheathed his sword.
He placed it on the ground, unleashing a wave of energy that swept across an area of 8 kilometers in just 4 seconds.
Jian Yi kept his eyes closed for several seconds before opening them, a pinkish glow emanating from them. "The enemy is coming. Several Beast Gods are heading our way, and they will arrive within two hours at the most." Jian Yi raced towards the city of Yuspecers at the speed of light, arriving in less than two seconds.
On his way, he encountered Yorichi, Grie, and Seok, and spoke in a voice as calm as possible. "An enemy is coming! There are five Beast Rulers-level monsters approaching in our direction!"
Shock registered on everyone's faces. Beast Rulers were terrifying entities; even those of the rank of Master Ruler would easily perish.
What added to their bewilderment was that Beast Rulers lived in separate dimensions and had no regard for humans. Moreover, each Beast Ruler harbored animosity towards the others.
Therefore, their gathering as a group was not only dangerous but also a potentially disastrous confrontation. However, since Reinhardt was inA city, as they perceived it.
It made them feel at ease and lessened the pressure on their hearts to a certain extent. "Alright, we must go to the ruler of Yuspecers City to inform him and all the other companions. Jian Yi and I will go to the ruler of Seok City, and Gray, gather the companions." Yurichi's voice was calm and measured.
Signs of astonishment appeared on their faces as they listened to his words. Gray and Seok then set off to find companions, while Jian Yi and he went to the palace of the ruler of Yuspecers City.
Their gazes were filled with surprise at Lucy as they read a chapter, ignoring the situation of Decimus, who was fighting Reinhardt. If he had possessed the device that increased his power by one level, he would have been dead long ago.
And the same applied to them in turn, as the difference between ranks of Boundless and above could not be bridged by talent and techniques that enhance an individual's power.
They both rushed towards Reinhardt at great speed, launching a triple attack that hurled him several meters. Blood spurted from his mouth.
Reinhardt looked at them with undisguised contempt. Their fight was utterly vile and unfair. Four fighters of his own rank against him, and even though they hadn't used any of their abilities, he felt his life was in danger.
Yet, none of them had attacked him, which puzzled him. Throughout the entire fight, they hadn't targeted him in vital areas and had even allowed him to rest occasionally. Was they planning something?
A look of shock crossed his face as he recalled what had happened at the beginning of the fight when he had asked them about their objective in fighting him. ...........…...........…
Reinhart looked at them for several seconds, scrutinizing each one before saying anything. "Who are you, and what on earth do you want from me?"
They all looked at Reinhart, smiling slightly, a hint of mockery in their voices. What do we want from him? Is that even a question? This thought crossed each of their minds.
Desimus spoke up, answering Reinhart's question. "Isn't it obvious? Do you think you're the only one getting Governor's Missions? Since you got the mission to improve your relationship with your son, Yorichi de Molière, and get him out of that complex, we got a mission that requires… I won't tell you."
...........…...........
A sign of realization appeared on his face as he looked at them, taking the opportunity to leave and heal his body. "They got a Governor's Mission like me. It seems it doesn't call for killing me, just delaying or weakening me," Reinhart said as he returned to his universe. At lightning speed, taking advantage of their distraction—or so he thought.
A sly smile spread across each of their faces as they watched Reinhardt enter his universe.
"Extremely entertaining," Ayumi remarked with cold sarcasm.
Amita Valeria and Decimus's expressions shifted as they looked at Ayumi, becoming filled with reverence and respect.
"Mr. Ayumi, you were magnificent during the play. You played the role of the mischievous younger sister perfectly. I apologize for any impolite behavior on our part, even if it was just acting," Decimus's tone was respectful as he looked at her.
A slight smile, full of authority, wisdom, and cunning, spread across his face as she looked at them before turning her gaze to Yuta and Gowther, who were looking at her calmly.
Amita Valeria and Decimus Hadrian approached him and knelt on one knee as Amita Valeria spoke with utmost respect, "Emperor, the venerable ruler of the Establishment." "Great Yuto, we have completed our mission and enlisted your help in manipulating the narrative to make the play more realistic."
Yuto looked at them calmly, unlike Gowther, who was somewhat flustered. Gowther glanced at Yuto, who seemed indifferent.
"Well done. You may return to the palace now," Yuto said calmly, looking at them. Although his tone was commanding, they weren't bothered; they were simply used to it, as he had grown up under their watchful eyes.
Amita Valeria and Decimus Hadrian returned to the Imperial Palace without saying a word.
Oriana continued to glare at him, her eyes filled with annoyance and intense anger. He ignored her and looked at Grei, who was confused. "Did you learn anything from what you saw?"
Gowther remained silent for several minutes, trying to piece together everything that had happened in the past few hours before speaking. "Yes, he gave Reinhardt the task of removing the Yorichi knot and granting him the essence of the Demon of the Fantasy World, then having him fight one of your followers." Those who sealed their power to become equal to Reinhardt's and manipulated the narrative to make it seem real and prevent the exposure of any conspirator."
"What I learned from everything that happened is that I must keep my cards close to my chest and my plans and not reveal them even if I'm alone. But you do that too, so what's the difference?"
"I'm stronger. Moreover, I issued a statement that anyone who watches me will die."
A look of astonishment crossed Gowther's face as he listened to Yuta's words. He then opened a slit. "I have to go. Enjoy your family meetings, Mr. Yuta Cassiral. Hahahaha," Gowther said mockingly as he crossed the slit that took him directly to his world.
Yuta stared at Gowther for several seconds before turning his gaze to Ayumi, who was clearly annoyed and furious as she looked in Yuta's direction.
A deep sigh escaped Yuta's lips as he looked at her for several seconds before walking towards her with steady steps.
"How are you, Ayumi?"
"......." Ayumi ignored Yuta's words, turning her gaze away from him.
This made Yuta slightly annoyed by her rudeness, so he hugged her, resting his chin on her head. "My cute sister, Ayumi, stop acting like a child. You're over 40,000 years old!"
"Shut up! A bad brother like you has no right to talk to me!" Ayumi said, clearly annoyed, as she puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms.
After all, she was a girl, and feeling ignored would only make her angry and upset.
She tried to escape Yuta's hug, but she failed every time she tried to break free from his strong embrace. This only made her angrier, so she flailed her arms and legs, trying to get away.
Despite this, her childlike appearance made her look cute, even to Yuta, so he They disappeared from their place into his own spiritual world.
Inside his own spiritual world, which was a vast forest filled with monsters from various fantasy worlds, including monsters he had obtained from the dungeon.The tomb of the rulers he had liquidated
Yuta and Ayumi were sitting on the beautiful sofa. Ayumi had her head resting on Yuta's lap as he gently stroked her hair.
"How are you, brother Yuto? You've been in this world for so long. There are three whole years left, and there's no guarantee you'll return directly to the Imperial Palace," Oriana said longingly, tears streaming down her face.
"Even though you're a vile, scumbag, a cunning, deceitful, selfish, greedy, and avaricious wretch, you're still my brother, whom I love dearly."
Yuta's gaze held a hint of annoyance, unlike his cold and indifferent demeanor with his companions in the fantasy world. Yuta felt at peace talking to his family, and this gave him the freedom to speak and express what was on his mind and in his heart.
He pinched Oriana's cheek while smiling warmly. "You should respect your older brother, Ayumi. It seems that Seri and Kira..." "And they're better than you; they behave politely, unlike you."
Ayumi's face betrayed a hint of jealousy as she touched her flushed cheek. "I prefer a younger sister, understand?"
"Hahaha, well, you are," Yuta said calmly, glancing at Oriana.
She stood up immediately. "Okay, brother, I have to leave. Let's meet soon, okay?"
Oriana disappeared immediately afterward, heading toward the Imperial Palace without even hearing Yuta's reply. His expression, as usual, was cold, and he, in turn, vanished, leaving his own spirit world and heading for the city of Euspecers.