Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2317 The Unexpected Perceiver

It's clear that I've been sleeping well lately.

Her short blonde hair was glossy and shiny, and the parts that were exposed to sunlight were almost dazzling.

Their eyes met, and Fu Qian, the former boss of Sunny, didn't seem to feel much distress about being reduced to a waitress.

Considering that I had helped clarify her current situation at the end of the mission, this attitude can be considered a typical example of finding joy in hardship.

Good morning, Professor Fu.

Faced with the unexpected guest's friendly greeting, Sunny's mind should have been full of questions, but after only biting her lip and hesitating for a moment, she returned the greeting.

She even made sure to tie the belt of her nightgown properly and gave a respectful bow.

"No need to be so polite, I just came out for a walk in the morning."

Fu Qian was also approachable, waving his hand to indicate that the academy was just an empty title, and he was just an ordinary person after all.

"However, it's impolite to eavesdrop on other people's conversations."

Although she quickly changed the subject, she still offered a small criticism.

……

It's perfectly normal for Sunny to know her own identity.

Lanaya's small canteen has almost become the designated place for team building activities, and people don't hold back when talking while eating.

Even without a formal self-introduction, as a sharp-eyed and discerning extraordinary contestant, Sunny could easily tell who this person was from the way Liu Shuang and the others addressed her.

Furthermore, Fu Qian indicated that this also shows that Sunny was not so naive as to think she could get away with it.

A few seconds after I directly stated her name, I decided not to play dumb and to greet her properly.

No matter how good the attitude is, there's nothing to say when someone is caught doing something as morally reprehensible as eavesdropping.

I……

"It's like letting guests talk through a door."

Before Sunny could even think of a way to defend herself, Fu Qian had already given her another signal.

"Excuse me... please come in."

Finally realizing she was being greeted through the door, Sunny immediately revealed her inner turmoil and quickly opened the door, apologizing profusely.

"Are you settling in well here? Those two seem to be paying you a pretty good salary."

Without any formalities, Fu Qian strolled into the courtyard, and during their casual conversation, he made sure to inquire about any difficulties Fu Qian might be facing.

"...The store manager and the others were very generous; they gave more than I expected."

However, it seemed like she was living too much. Sunny was a little confused, but she forced a response while looking at Fu Qian and admiring her residence.

"It's really good, and they pay attention to tax obligations. They even reminded me to get a receipt last time."

Nodding, he also spoke highly of the store manager and his wife before paying.

Of course, there were still some ambiguities in Sunny's answer.

Even the most generous person is still in business; they wouldn't offer prices far exceeding the market rate. It's just that she might be asking for too little.

However, in Fu Qian's view, this actually reflects the couple's generosity.

There must be something fishy about such behavior and such an unusual appearance. Anyone would know there's a story behind it, but they still chose to be tolerant.

"I smell coffee. Would you mind pour me a cup?"

Now it was Sunny's turn to show her generosity. She plopped down in front of him and casually ordered him around.

……

"of course."

Even a powerful dragon cannot suppress the local people, and Sunny quickly went to get busy.

When she returned, Fu Qian had already finished checking the surrounding area and concluded that he had not found any dragon scales, dragon skins, dragon offspring, or anything like that.

Things suddenly seemed increasingly strange. The unusual sensations they had sensed earlier almost certainly indicated a connection to the Dragon King, Sunny's sworn partner.

Considering the images he perceived in reverse, Fu Qian's first thought was that this Forsaken was simply unable to resist the corruption of the superior and was experiencing some problems.

However, after observing her all the way and using my keen eye, Sunny actually looked alright, not much different from when we last met.

"Thank you... Hmm, this is quite good too."

After casually accepting the drink from Sunny and savoring it, he gave a serious positive review before paying.

Excellent taste implies high value, and it's clear that this person accumulated considerable wealth during the years he ran the Longding Inn.

What do you think of this place?

However, they didn't discuss such materialistic topics. Fu Qian casually gestured outside and asked Sunny for her impressions of the local customs and culture.

"good……"

She seemed to have something on her mind, and even as the situation gradually resembled a leisurely morning, Sunny still answered very cautiously.

“For me, there is no more suitable place than this.”

He was very sincere, and after a brief hesitation, he added another sentence.

Indeed, peace was found in death.

A bleak fate, a temporary period of stability, and a glimmer of hope not yet to be shattered in the distance...

I can understand the exclamation that followed.

For a remnant soul full of rebellious spirit but with a truly bleak future, it was a pretty good time.

Sunny's reluctance to become a guinea pig is probably because she doesn't want to disrupt everything.

"Did Professor Fu come today... because he thinks there's something wrong with me?"

However, as the person involved, she clearly realized at this moment that the time had come.

Before giving her feedback, Sunny hesitated for a moment before finally asking a question, as if awaiting the judgment of fate.

"Didn't we already say there was something wrong with you in the tavern?"

Unfortunately, the judge seemed to be indulging in the lazy morning light, and without even raising his head, he simply indicated that such a thing had already been settled.

……

The problem isn't with the one making the vow, so it must be with the other party making the vow?
It seems like this trip was a complete waste of time.

But as the saying goes, not gaining anything is also a gain.

There must be an explanation for the previous strange occurrences. If this henchman is acting normally, then the variable comes from the higher-ups.

Could it be that although the Oathbringer development did not go smoothly, the Dragon King still managed to recover some of his strength?

The possibility cannot be ruled out. It is certain that they were severely beaten by the tyrant before, but it is difficult for such rulers to completely fall.

In real history, it was indeed the tyrant who eventually fell.

But this explanation alone doesn't seem enough. Even if the Dragon King is still breathing, the probability of him keeping an eye on you is very small.

Don't forget that even if you don't realize it yourself, there's still the Red Moon and the warehouse.

The Dragon King probably doesn't have the ability to hide to this extent.

From what I can tell, it's more likely that it was a reaction to the impact from the other side; the Dragon King was startled and only then turned his gaze back.

However, a question arises: what makes that person so capable of tracing back so precisely?

Even the Blazing Rainbow doesn't seem to have this ability.

Is the Dragon King so sensitive because he has a special connection with certain elements?

What exactly is that element? The other side, or the tyrant?
If none of these explanations hold true, or perhaps this indiscriminate probe uncovered some kind of vulnerability? A flaw in the operation of the post-apocalyptic world?
"If you were already dead, would you prefer to know or not?"

He downed his coffee in one gulp, then asked a profound question before paying.