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

If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up.

But no one would willingly entrust their fate to those ethereal, tall figures. They don't even know if they exist. What if disaster strikes and they find themselves to be one of those tall figures?

It's better to prepare in advance than to step in at the last minute.

Even some meaningless preparations are better than living in constant fear and waiting to die.

"Don't be afraid of failure. Even if you have a perfect start, you might not make it to the end. This path isn't right for you. There are other paths. Look carefully, calm down, and the only one who can influence you is yourself." He said softly, and because his voice was so soft, the hoarseness in his voice was gone.

These words were spoken in great detail and with gentle grace, yet they subtly conveyed unwavering determination and trust.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Eleven: Lighting the Way Forward [Third Update]

Miko was certain that Tendou Kagura wasn't just giving her the runaround, but was guiding her with great patience.

He spoke slowly and deliberately, which made his soft voice sound exceptionally reliable.

Seeing that she couldn't take her eyes off him for a moment, gazing at Tendo Kagura standing in the dim light, she felt a strong charisma in him, and her anxiety disappeared, replaced by calmness and peace of mind.

Why do you value me so much?

She was genuinely curious. The mysterious power in the real world had been confirmed, and the ancient heritage was about to surface. However, she seemed to have played no role. Coupled with two failures, she should have been useless and should have been casually discarded by Kagura.

When she made the call, she was already prepared for Tendou Kagura to reclaim those mysterious items, feeling that she was somewhat unworthy and was wasting resources.

Perhaps Hua would be a better fit.

However, this person didn't seem to have any prejudice against her, or rather, he valued her even more.

While this is indeed gratifying and satisfying, there has to be a reason.

She's not a love-struck fool.

"I think you have a bright future," Kagura Tendo said quietly, gazing at the night sky.

"My future?" Jianzi asked, somewhat surprised.

Tendou Kagura nodded, staring at Jianzi with a peculiar meaning in his deep eyes, but Jianzi did not understand what it was.

All that could be heard was the whisper of Tendou Kagura: "In the future, there may come a day when you will face the most terrifying existence with me."

"When!" Infected by Tendo Kagura's inexplicable emotions, Miko's expression also became solemn, but there was also a kind of inexplicable fear.

"Maybe, there might be such a day, maybe it will be short, maybe it will be long," Tendo Kagura said, not entirely sure himself, before taking out something and handing it to Miko.

Something else?

Seeing that she was somewhat surprised, she stared intently at the object in Tendo Kagura's hand and realized that she couldn't quite understand what it was.

It doesn't resemble a substance; it's more like a flowing liquid. However, it doesn't actually slosh around like water; instead, it's solidified.

It appears large, yet extremely small, as if it could expand.

This thing is also extremely strange in shape, like a dazzling diamond. Its polyhedrons are arranged in a geometrically neat manner, yet they are as round as pearls, giving people a sense of clarity, untouched by dust, and otherworldly.

It shimmered with a light, like a rising sun, containing the power to illuminate the world. But Zi shook his head and didn't notice the thing was glowing at all.

This thing gives people a very wrong impression, seemingly contrary to common sense, existing alone as if it were eternal and indestructible.

"What is this?" Kagura Tendou took out another strange object and asked, noticing that Kagura's expression as she looked at it was unusual, as if she were sad.

Is this yet another new, mysterious seed?

It can help others unlock mysterious doors.

Seeing this, he secretly wondered whether he should reach out. If he failed again, he would be truly ashamed.

"A treasure is the most precious thing..."

This is what Shangyang left behind after forging his own will and spiritual strength.

Tendou Kagura dug it out of the chaos. Next to it, he also found a teardrop, which he put away as well.

Such a powerful being, humanity's sun, left behind only a tear and this spiritual substance, dragging its two true companions toward destruction in the blazing flames.

Those embers of spirit dissipated into the chaos, disappearing completely.

Dust to dust, dust to dust.

This thing is definitely not the spiritual crystallization of the Mind-Stealing Demon. Even though Tendou Kagura has never seen the image of the Mind-Stealing Demon, she can already imagine it through the ever-changing spiritual body of the real Familiar.

In fact, those low-level monsters in the second node were all created by the True Familiar and the Eternal Dark Familiar.

For example, the shadowy creature that drove Kagura to the brink of despair was a shadow puppet created by the Eternal Dark Familia using the power of darkness combined with their own magic in the chaos.

After these low-level monsters die, their dark power remains, condensing into shadow crystals.

It can help humanity unlock mysterious doors and enter the Shadow system.

The same is true of the Mind-Stealing Creatures of the True Familiar. Combining the power of mind and spirit, they invaded the world. They were discovered by Shangyang and the Prophet, and the Resistance Army has been suppressing the Mind-Stealing Creatures ever since.

When a mind-stealing monster dies, it transforms into a spiritual crystal, helping humans embark on the path of spiritual masters.

However, Shang Yang later killed all the Heart-Stealing Demons.

If it is a spiritual crystallization, then Kagura Tendou might let Miko try out the spiritual master system.

But this thing is not; it is the remnant of Shang Yang after his death, a Sequence 4 being, and like a legendary relic, it can exist forever.

It was fired so purely that it was like a flawless gem, and you couldn't see anything wrong with it.

The Heavenly Dao Divine Music could vaguely discern that this thing was a solidified form of spiritual power.

"A priceless treasure?" Jian Zi was taken aback and dared not take it.

But Kagura Tendo didn't give her a chance to refuse, nor did she let her reach out to take it. Instead, she raised her hand and placed it on Miko's forehead.

The thing melted into it without any hindrance, and Tendou Kagura promptly withdrew her hand.

Seeing that his son was in a daze, he subconsciously touched his head, but naturally found nothing.

"Jianzi, you must remember that you have a sun within you, and it will illuminate your path..."

Tendou Kagura sighed softly, though reluctant, she ultimately made this choice.

He doesn't need this anymore.

"But I don't know how to use it."

Tendou Kagura shook his head. He didn't need to use the spiritual relic, but he felt that it might be useful at a crucial moment.

"No need to use it."

Seeing that the child wanted to say something more, Tendo Kagura suddenly spoke:

"See you, forget about this."

His voice was steady and powerful, calm and natural, and full of conviction.

As a short-lived king, he did not lose all his power due to the loss of his title.

The system activated the auxiliary virtual system of mentalists. Even though he lacked the mental power to rewrite reality, he was able to exert some of the abilities of a mentalist with his current mental strength.

Yotsuya Miko's eyes were slightly unfocused, as if she was confused, and then she scratched her head.

Watching Kagura Tendo silently walk away, Miko Yotsuya realized with a puzzlement that she was still standing in the same spot.

"Is it because of too much psychological pressure lately? Sigh." Jianzi sighed, feeling worried about the future.

She turned around and prepared to go back to her own home. It was late at night, but luckily the two houses were close to each other, otherwise her mother would not have let her come out.

Kagura Tendou turned his head 180 degrees and quietly gazed at Miko's back.

He was very silent.

After all, it was the remnant of a king and all of humanity, possibly mixed with the spiritual power of a real family member, and was eventually forged into one.

This kind of thing is not suitable for Jianzi Zhixiao now, as it would make her unable to distinguish her own position.

Just like a newbie account equipped with an epic artifact, even if it ranks high on the power ranking, it's not its own power, and it might even plunge it into a deeper crisis.

That thing was enough to light her way.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Twelve: Look How Brilliant You Are [Fourth Update]

When Yotsuya Miko returned home, Yotsuya Kyosuke, who was watching TV, gave her a strange look when he heard the door open.

Running out in the middle of the night...

He was puzzled, but seeing that his sister didn't seem to be acting strangely, he felt slightly relieved.

If that guy named Tendou Kagura dares to hurt his sister, he will absolutely not let him get away with it... Hmph, what does Yotsuya Miko's life or death have to do with him?

Kyosuke Yotsuya snorted inwardly and continued watching TV intently.

It's a shame that the creepy show is no longer airing. With no one around to watch it, nothing's interesting anymore. Ugh, anyway, I don't think any of these TV dramas are worth watching.

However, Miko was not in the mood to talk to Kyosuke.

Ever since she stood him up last time, the siblings have been in a cold war. Anyway, the pudding with her name on it was stolen. Although they haven't officially started fighting, she's planning to get revenge. Now it's just a matter of an arms race.

She went into the bathroom and found that the water in the bathtub was still warm. She added some more hot water, ready to take a relaxing bath.

Jianzi took off her light yellow shirt. As a girl, she had a cold constitution and was wearing two layers of clothing in early summer.

Underneath was a short-sleeved school uniform, revealing two extremely fair and plump arms. Her body curves were very pronounced, and her figure was also very beautiful. It was just a pity that the clothes made her look thinner, and with the two layers of clothing, her figure was not obvious. Compared to Yuri Kawaka, she was even less noticeable.

Just as she was about to unbutton her phone, it suddenly rang on the sink.

Jianzi glanced at the phone and immediately answered it, then placed it on his shoulder, tilted his head to cover his ear, and stretched his hands downwards.

But as soon as the call connected, before she could even speak, she heard an astonishing voice coming from the other end.

"See the child!!"

Yurikawa has always been cheerful and lively, and her speech is usually fine, but this time it was like a thunderclap, almost piercing my eardrums.

Seeing that Zi looked somewhat helpless, she casually put her skirt on the clothes rack, picked up her phone with one hand, and then unbuttoned her shirt with the other.

"Hi, this is Miko Yotsuya." Her voice was quite calm.

"Why are you still so calm..." Yuri Kawaka's loud shout came again, and then she was scolded.

Jianzi faintly heard Baihechuan's mother's voice on the other end of the phone. She remembered that she was an extremely kind mother. Now she told Hua to be quiet because it was late at night and she didn't want to disturb the neighbors.