I loaded the dream game

Chapter 186: Entering the "Final" Stage

Summer solstice is enjoying a peaceful and warm daily life, but the world cannot calm down.

By engraving different spells on spiritual clothing, humans, a race that originally had no connection with magic, were able to successfully touch the power of magic.

The mobility granted by the Flügel space transfer and the Ex-Machina Accelerator's spell imprint, as well as the unknown nature granted by the camouflage spell that blocks detection magic, made some things that were originally impossible become possible.

"The news has generally spread."

With a distortion of space, Rick appeared in the room out of thin air. He looked a little pale, took a few breaths, nodded to Xia Zhi and said.

"Except for the Fairies who are hiding in the space phase "Falling Garden" who can't be found, the Dragons who don't listen to people at all, and the Fantasies who are difficult to approach, most of the races have received the news we gave them."

"It doesn't matter, this is enough." Xia Zhi thought about it and nodded.

The most important ones are the elves and goblins. As for the fairy species, it doesn’t matter at all. If humans can’t find them, there will naturally be people who can find them. There is no need to worry about it on our side.

As for the news that was spread out, its authenticity is not important. It is enough to ensure that those races know about it and have a deep enough impression of it. There will naturally be plenty of ways to "verify" the authenticity of the news later.

In other words, that's the so-called "presumption of guilt" - first assume guilt, then look for or even create evidence.

Xia Zhi thought to himself.

He felt that if he had not obtained the dream game and continued along his original life trajectory, he might have the opportunity to become a criminal... ahem, a rising star in the judicial world.

However, after all, there are no laws against humans in this world, so this kind of thing doesn't matter.

"Meanwhile, 'those' are almost in place," Rick continued to report.

It’s quite fast.

Xia Zhi thought to himself.

In this way, the preliminary preparations are basically completed. The "stage" has been set up, and now it's time to watch the "actors" perform...

……

Over the past month or so, a rumor has begun to spread around the world - the Flügel seem to be indiscriminately attacking and suppressing all races.

Although it sounded like an absurd and ridiculous rumor, no one stood up to deny it - because the traces of "Sky Strike" could not deceive anyone.

In addition, the Flügel themselves have never clarified this matter, and have maintained a condescending attitude of ignorance from beginning to end, which has made all major races more certain that the Flügel are prepared to continue to be enemies of all races indiscriminately.

The death of the Fantasy "Demon King" and the complete annihilation of the Demons, as well as the fall of the Gods Okan and the destruction of the Dwarfs' capital some time ago, have proven this.

No one would like such a crazy enemy who ignores all "rules", is hostile to everyone, and is powerful beyond imagination.

Therefore, with such a common imaginary enemy, the major races began to gradually form an alliance.

Under the trend of hatred, sense of crisis, and various intersecting interests, a temporary united front with the elves and goblins as the main axis, and connected with the dragon elves, fantasy species, giants, fairies and other races, began to take shape.

It’s not that no one can see the weirdness and wrongness behind this, but they either don’t have enough evidence, or are unable to stop this trend, or simply don’t care.

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Rather... the current situation is in line with the ideas of some people.

"If someone could help fan the flames, it would save us a lot of effort~"

The former Flower Crown Lord of the elves, a girl of the Eightfold Magician with golden hair shining like the sun and beautiful face like an elf, Sinque Nilvalen, smiled and said to the other "girl" beside her.

"Is this really okay, Senior?"

The "girl" named "Nina Kleb" asked with a worried look on her face: "That man must have other intentions, right? If we follow his instructions..."

0 . .......

...I'm sure I'll fall into their trap in the end, right? Nina thought.

"No problem~" With a twisted, teasing smile, Xin Ke's words revealed a fierce killing intent: "It's just one more opponent that must be uprooted."

As for risks and threats? Isn't that a matter of course?

There are risks in everything. If you choose to take advantage of others, you must be prepared to be taken advantage of in return.

If the other party has an intention, then as long as we take that intention into consideration and then solve the problem thoroughly, it will be fine, right?

As for whether the development of things will eventually go according to my wishes...

"It depends on whether you can control us until the last moment, Mr. Xia Zhi."

The girl's smile no longer showed her usual transcendent and absolute self-confidence, but was replaced by an inexplicable expectation for the future.

This is probably what the so-called "unknown" means, right? Next.

Chapter 187: The Promise of the Future

In the gaming world, there is generally an immutable theorem - there must be supplies before a big battle.

Therefore, at this moment, Xia Zhi is preparing the necessary pre-war supplies for the foreseeable battles that will follow.

...Although he said that, he really couldn't think of any supplies that were necessary, so he just thought of it as a casual stroll.

"Master Xia Zhi, long time no see." An early passerby greeted Xia Zhi with a smile and asked, "Are you out for a walk today as well?"

"Good morning." Xia Zhi responded with a smile, but he was a little worried in his heart:

Why does the tone sound so much like saying "Uncle, come out for a walk"?

"Good morning, Suwako-sama." Someone noticed the divine girl following closely behind Xia Zhi and greeted her warmly, "Suwako-sama is also very cute today."

Compared to Xia Zhi who likes to slack off, Suwako, who often uses his divine power to help settlements strengthen mountains, purify farmland, and bestow blessings on residents, is obviously more familiar and more loved by people.

However, the girl seemed a little unaccustomed to the residents’ enthusiasm. She moved her feet slightly and hid behind Xia Zhi with a slightly blushing face.

"Shy Suwako-sama is so cute too..."

Not far away, the whispering of several girls could be heard.

"She looks so petite. I really want to take her home."

"Master Xia Zhi won't agree, right?"

"That's great... It would be nice if I could raise one..."

Summer Solstice: "..."

When you are whispering, could you please speak a little more quietly, at least so that the person you are talking to can't hear it?

Xia Zhi felt a little distressed when he looked at the divine girl behind him, whose face was flushed and whose two little hands were tightly grasping the corners of his clothes and hiding her whole body behind him.

How am I supposed to walk?

At first he was a little suspicious, wondering if something went wrong when Rick was "preaching". Why did it seem like these people had no reverence for Suwako, a god, but instead showed her some doting attitude?

However, looking at the girl's current appearance, he suddenly understood something - how could people be in awe of such a cute god-girl who would blush and hide behind others when she was shy?

"Show me your former dignity, my Lord Suwako."

Xia Zhi tried to encourage the girl with words to let her loosen her hands that were tightly holding the corner of his clothes, but the effect didn't seem to be very good.

“Don’t talk about that time anymore…” Recalling the time when she was emotionless, without self, and knew nothing about the world, the girl felt as if she had recalled some dark history and felt an inexplicable shame.

It's completely counterproductive.

Looking at the divine girl who was almost burying her entire face behind him, Xia Zhi sighed helplessly. After thinking about it, he hugged her by the waist amid the girl's exclamations.

"Eh? Wait..."

Suwako, who was not expecting the boy's action, hugged his neck in panic and shrank into his arms.

"Well, hold on tight then."

After briefly reminding the girl in his arms, Xia Zhi activated the magic power in his body, flew into the air and left.

It was indeed a strange feeling to be the center of attention all the time. Normally it would be fine if it was just him, but with Suwako joining the mix, it was as if some chemical reaction had occurred and his attention rate had increased exponentially.

If you think about it this way, I can only say that it’s a good thing that Hubie couldn’t come with us because of something else, otherwise the street would probably be crowded with people, right?

"I see. Is this the trouble with being a celebrity?"

I have experienced this to some extent.

Passing through the entrance above the cave, Xia Zhi arrived at the top of the mountain, which was less than a few hundred meters away from the settlement, but because of its special geographical location, few people had set foot on it for a long time.

The special thing about this place is not the dangerous terrain at the foot of the mountain, but... who would climb onto the roof of their own house for no reason?

When they reached the top of the mountain, Xia Zhi used the magic power in his body to clear the "snow" covering the ground around him, then he gently put the girl in his arms down.

However, Suwako's face was still slightly flushed, and she held his clothes tightly and refused to let go.

"It's okay now. It's okay to let go now." Xia Zhi reminded.

The girl shook her head slightly.

"I don't want to let go...can I?"

"..."

Having been asked this question, is it still possible to answer "no"?

Xia Zhi thought about it and simply sat down with the girl in his arms.

The biting cold wind blew past their ears, and the gray "snow" slowly fell from the sky, but it did not fall beside the two of them, as if it was blocked outside by an invisible force.

Thick scarlet clouds covered the sky, completely blocking out the sunlight, so unfortunately, although we could have seen the sunrise, we were unable to enjoy its beauty.

But... it will be soon...

Looking at the blood-red sky in the distance that had remained unchanged for thousands and tens of thousands of years, Xia Zhi thought silently in his heart.

"Summer Solstice..."

At this moment, the girl's voice came from his arms.

"what happened?"

Xia Zhi lowered his head and looked at her and asked.

Suwako was silent for a moment, then asked softly, "Xiazhi actually... knows me, right?"

Xia Zhi was a little confused. Isn't this a matter of course? How could I forget you?

"I'm not talking about now."

Seeing the confusion on his face, the girl quickly shook her head, and after hesitating for a moment, she continued, "I mean... Xia Zhi already knew me before he knew me, right?"

It sounded like some incomprehensible words like "put it here, put it here", but Xia Zhi immediately understood what the girl meant.

"You already knew?"

"Hmm..." Suwako nodded slightly: "Because... at that time Xia Zhi asked... where my 'real body' was."

She didn't care at the time, or she wouldn't care about such things, but when she thought back later, the familiarity Xia Zhi showed to her at that time was obviously not the level that he should have for a stranger.

Plus... I didn't mention it at that time, but he said his name...

So... Xia Zhi actually knew "Suwako", but that "Suwako" was not herself.

...This feeling is disgusting.

The girl thought silently.

"Yes, I do know you." Xia Zhi admitted frankly: "But the one I know is your future self."

"Eh?" Suwako was slightly stunned.

“Is the Summer Solstice from the future?”

"It's not impossible to say that..." Xia Zhi replied: "But it would be more accurate to say that I met the 'past' Suwako...that is, you..."

In other words, it was not Xia Zhi who traveled through the timeline, but herself.

"...Is that so." Suwako lowered her head slightly, covered her eyes with her bangs, and asked in a voice so weak that it was barely audible: "Then...what will my future self be like?"

"How should I put it..." Xia Zhi thought for a while and replied, "The situation is not very good, because the belief in gods is no longer popular in the world at that time. The belief you can collect in the future is getting less and less, and it has almost reached a point where your own survival is in danger."

"...Didn't Xia Zhi help me at that time?"

"It's not like I didn't help..."

But it is basically based on the principle of equal exchange. It is not really appropriate to say that it is helping. At most, it can only be regarded as giving an opportunity to choose.