As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

He whispered, "This is nothing."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stared at him intently, seeing the loneliness in his eyes, knowing that he must have suffered a lot in his heart, yet he was still holding on, refusing to bow down to anyone even now.

He has always been like this, always giving people a sense of uprightness and unyieldingness, but in the past he also had a repressed and depressed temperament, carrying a lot of burdens.

Hiratsuka Shizuka tossed aside the empty can in her hand, opened another bottle, and silently drank it down. The cold liquid slid down her throat and into her stomach, bitter and astringent, with a peculiar sour taste.

Her head felt a chill, followed by a feeling of exhilaration that was incredibly intoxicating.

Do you know how pathetic you are?

Tendou Kagura paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't think so." He never thought he was pitiful, and comparing misery was meaningless. Even some people who were rich and had no worries about food and clothing felt that their hearts were empty, their lives were lonely, and they had no close friends.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed deeply, her words tinged with sadness: "How can someone who doesn't cry when injured, who bandages their own wounds when bleeding, and who doesn't tell others about setbacks... not be pitiful?" She didn't know what Tendo Kagura's identity was to humans, or what she was hiding.

But she knew that he had returned abruptly, soaked in the rain, and in a very disheveled state.

Tendou Kagura felt a jolt in his heart, and was immediately overwhelmed by an indescribable feeling. The bitter wine went down his throat, and he felt extremely sour and astringent.

He pursed his lips: "I only did what I was supposed to do. I tried my best, but... I failed..."

His eyes gleamed with a dim light, like a falling star about to disappear into the night.

He didn't hide his failure; his tone was flat, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

He had already used all his strength, and the Descendant was willing to self-destruct, but it could not delay for long. The Descendant contained too much of his power, which was the foundation for saving the world, but now it was going to perish in this way.

He had no choice. Although the combat power of the Descendant itself was halfway to the threshold of Sequence 4, it was ultimately not Sequence 4. It was just that the title of Godslayer had artificially elevated it to a higher level.

If they turn and flee, this world will lose its protection against the Outer Gods. But if they continue to guard it, the Descendants will be completely worn down, and they will have to use the most drastic means to create obstacles for the Outer Gods. They need to clear a path first.

But even after the remains of the Advent have been cleared away, the world still faces the threat of the Outer Gods.

His true form now only has the combat power of Sequence 5, and coupled with the side effects of losing his Descendant Body, he may not even be as strong as those Supreme Gods.

The ending of the second node flashed through his mind: the chaotic mist filled the entire world, transforming it into a frozen and lifeless world, which eventually sank into the abyss.

"If that day ever comes, I will emulate the second node's actions, and perhaps I can slay one..." he murmured.

But is that even possible?

Kagura Tendou himself didn't know, but he knew that the Eternal Dark Angel was only a newly promoted Sequence 3. Before its promotion, the Prophet used a curse to create an unwarranted flaw, claiming that it would surely die under the Crimson Blade. In the end, he seized the opportunity and was able to kill it.

But in the end, he himself was also partially disabled.

How could those ancient Outer Gods, who walk in the void, possibly have any flaws? Even if they did, they would have already found a way to fix them.

This also highlights the importance of keeping enemies out of the world; otherwise, if a breach is truly opened, it will be an irrecoverable situation.

Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head, not having heard the second half of Tendo Kagura's sentence, but he clearly understood what she had said before.

Failed?

She slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and shouted, her face flushed, "Hey! Kid, cheer up! It's just one failure, what's the big deal? Just push it back next time!"

Her voice was high-pitched and full of energy, and it was hard to tell what role she was in. Her passionate and energetic demeanor was quite striking.

She spoke very casually, and Tendou Kagura merely glanced at her without responding.

This wasn't the first time. He began to feel numb.

"I'm tired, that's enough," Kagura Tendo sighed softly.

He was unwilling to continue like this. He did not plan to use the system to travel to other worlds or hide in the dark world. Instead, he wanted to perish here and be destroyed along with everyone here.

Let the system choose the next savior after his death.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, unable to bear his dejected appearance, sauntered over to his side. She had already drunk quite a bit, her face flushed and reeking of alcohol. She casually put her arm around his shoulder and patted him hard.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, slightly drunk, said, "Young man, when a person can face failure without feeling upset, their youth has already faded!"

She advised Tendou Kagura, speaking with the wisdom of someone who had been through it all, that one should stand up for oneself.

"I..." Kagura Tendo was somewhat helpless. He couldn't judge him by the standards of an ordinary person, but looking at Shizuka Hiratsuka's flushed face and dazed eyes, her already beautiful features became even more striking.

"Youth is all about having troubles," Hiratsuka Shizuka remarked, her voice sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low.

She kept pouring wine into her mouth, enjoying it more and more.

"I really hope that you can sing the praises of youth to your heart's content, without any burdens, just like other students. Even if you do something stupid, I will support you. At most, I will remember your embarrassing history and laugh at you in a few years. Besides, young people need a rosy high school life, not a resigned look of being crushed by reality. Do you understand, Kagura Tendo!"

As she spoke, her tone began to change, becoming faintly tearful, and she shook Tendo Kagura vigorously.

Kagura was so uncomfortable from being shaken that she suspected Hiratsuka Shizuka was being influenced by alcohol and was starting to talk nonsense and act crazy.

"That's enough." Kagura's mind was a little hazy, but he was still able to maintain a calm mind. He felt that everyone has their own ambitions, and some things cannot be forced. Why should his youth be imposed on him?

He took out a can of beer.

"I have never wronged anyone."

He threw away the empty can and took out another one, muttering to himself.

“I am Suzuka Ise’s older brother. I have done a good job and have never wronged her. Whether she hates me or loves me, I have done what I should do. I have tried my best.”

"As a student of my teacher, I have never violated my student duties. Although my grades are not good, I always complete my homework properly. I have joined any clubs you ask me to join, and I have done a good job in them..."

"I have a good reputation and have never hurt anyone..."

Kagura Tendou looked dazed: "I simply chose this path, it has nothing to do with anyone else. This was my own choice, and I was prepared to die long ago. No one can blame me for anything..."

"Life as it is... has never had any meaning, so who can give me any meaning? I want to give myself meaning, something that will motivate me to move forward, so that even the bitterest things will be worthwhile."

"Otherwise, what would I do with my life..."

Kagura Tendou asked himself this question. Back when he woke up from that car accident, when he developed a new, independent will and thoughts, when he saw the Savior System, he was like a challenger standing on a cliff, stepping onto that thin tightrope.

"Otherwise, what would I do with my life?" he asked himself.

He didn't care about wielding absolute power; he regarded fame and influence as worthless.

He's not just incredibly wealthy. He possesses a treasure trove, a wealth equivalent to the entire world's riches, enough to destroy the existing economic system.

What does it matter if he's remembered in history? He walked alone in the dark world for many years, just to fulfill his own will. He resisted the outer gods in outer space, but who ever witnessed it firsthand?

"I just want to do what I want to do." He said, his feet sinking into empty cans, looking like a walking corpse. His handsome face no longer held its usual indifference, only endless exhaustion.

These words were hidden deep in his heart, never to be heard by anyone. They should have fallen into chaos and abyss along with his corpse until they vanished completely.

But now, his psychological defenses are extremely fragile, and his will is weaker than ever before. He is confiding in others as if he has been completely crushed.

Let it all end like this. This thought constantly crossed his mind.

Hiratsuka Shizuka squinted, leaning against Tendo Kagura, listening to him say these words.

She was already drunk, and now she was half asleep, her mind hazy.

She shook her head as if she understood, then nodded, offering no comment on what she was saying.

A moment later, she stood up, staggered into the bathroom, took care of her business, and came out to find that Kagura Tendou had slumped on the table, holding a half-empty can of beer in her hand.

Looking at the messy living room, she scratched her head, deciding to leave it to herself to deal with tomorrow.

"Hey kid, you'll catch a cold sleeping here." She nudged Tendo Kagura, but his head slumped down, and he was already asleep.

"Damn it!" she muttered, lifting one of Tendo Kagura's arms, intending to hoist him up.

During this process, she discovered that Kagura Tendou was very light. He was tall and well-proportioned, with a slender waist and narrow shoulders, and probably only weighed a little over 100 pounds, which saved her a lot of effort.

She carried Kagura into the bedroom, then threw him onto the bed. Kagura was wearing a neutral blue nightgown, which was left by Yoko. It should be fine for him to wear it. Then she straightened his body and covered him with a blanket.

Kagura Tendo has a very good sleeping posture. She doesn't talk in her sleep, doesn't move around much, and can wake up in almost any sleeping position.

Hiratsuka Shizuka originally planned to sleep in the second bedroom, but after tidying up, she suddenly found that Tendo Kagura's sleeping face was very handsome. He was extremely good-looking, with a handsome and otherworldly appearance, thin lips and a straight nose, and a kind of heroic spirit. His eyes were the most beautiful, with a narrow shape and a captivating beauty.

Even though she's asleep now, her charm hasn't diminished; instead, she exudes a sense of purity.

However, his bangs were a little messy, and Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't help but reach out and brush them aside. She bent down to look at him and saw a flawless face.

I heard that Kagura Tendo inherited 80% of her mother's looks.

Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to understand for a moment why Yoko and her sister had such a big conflict. She hoped her sister could be strong and independent, but that person had chosen to degenerate and betrayed Yoko's hopes.

Her old classmate's love life was extremely tortuous, and Ye Zi's career obsession and determination not to get married were probably related to this.

Hiratsuka Shizuka stared blankly for a moment, then, for some inexplicable reason, she reached out and touched his jade-like face, which was flushed with a natural blush, and had delicate, smooth skin that felt incredibly soft to the touch.

After drinking too much, her body became unconsciously hot, as if a flame was burning inside her.

She lowered her head, trying to get closer to examine her; the smell of alcohol was very strong in her breath and nose.

Kagura Tendo subconsciously opened her eyes and saw Shizuka Hiratsuka standing right in front of her.

After a moment of eye contact, Tendou Kagura slowly closed her eyes.

Outside, a fierce storm raged, but inside the bedroom, the atmosphere was enchanting, as if all distracting thoughts had vanished.

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May all gods swiftly come to my aid; if anyone disobeys, I will subdue Fengdu. Chapter Seventy-Five: Payment for Prostitution

The cicadas chirped mournfully, and the sudden rain had just stopped.

After waking up, Hiratsuka Shizuka leaned against the bedside table, lit a cigarette, held it between her fingers, and began to contemplate life.

Yezi, I disciplined your nephew and brought him to bed...

No, that's not it.

If it was a month ago...

So what she did must have... been a violation of the law, right?

Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at the sleeping Tendo Kagura beside her.

A moment of impulsiveness ruined his lifelong reputation!

Her heart was filled with complex emotions, and she was still in a daze. Her whole body ached, and she was suffering from a terrible hangover. Her head was throbbing, and due to the effects of alcohol, she had forgotten everything that happened last night, except for lingering memories of how soft and moist it felt.

hateful!

She risked going to jail, and this was all she got in return. She wished she could travel back in time and punch that version of herself who was drinking so much!

But overthinking won't help the current situation. She can't deny the facts just because she didn't remember them. She needs to think about how to face Tendo Kagura when she wakes up.