Their commission was suspicious.

"What's there to say? We'll explain everything once we get inside the tent. There are too many people around now... Besides, even with several excellent guards by his side, he probably won't last more than a few moves against the peerless General Youlan, right?" Guanxing looked at Raven and the others, then at General Youlan, and sighed.

"Raven, it's not unreasonable to deduct 5 taels of gold from you, is it?" Stargazer glanced at Raven.

What would you do if I said something excessive?

"Then let you go and have a match with General Youlan."

Upon hearing these words, General Youlan also turned her gaze to Raven.

Sensing that cold and murderous gaze, Raven trembled slightly and then decisively backed down.

To compare martial prowess with General Youlan, who is known as an unparalleled national hero... Raven's brain hasn't been kicked by a donkey yet.

No matter which world you're in, if you see Durandal, you should know who the strongest fighter in that world is.

Except for those using cheats.

Although 5 taels of gold sounds painful, it is indeed reasonable for a bodyguard to have his pay docked if he cannot protect his employer.

Guan Xing was not worried that General Youlan had brought him to the military tent with the intention of doing something improper to him.

General Youlan is still trustworthy, and there's no need to worry about her loyalty. The only problem is that it seems she's put all her points into martial arts, leaving little room for intelligence. We need to explain this to her properly.

At this moment, although the Genie was still integrating the Star Soul for himself, the lamp was still usable.

Therefore, there was no panic at all while observing the stars.

……

"So, Lord Stargazer, do you mean that this stargazing instrument in front of us is the imperial advisor you have appointed?" General Youlan's expression froze.

Durandal wasn't someone who couldn't listen to reason, so after Guanxing entered Durandal's military tent and talked with her all night, he successfully persuaded her.

The main problem was that General Youlan was too stubborn. She wanted to know every single detail. What should have been a one-hour conversation dragged on until late at night.

In Durandal's words, it was a matter of utmost importance, and no mistakes could be tolerated.

Once she clearly understood what the stargazer was planning to do, Durandal did not intend to continue to stop her.

Instead, they stated that they would do their utmost to help Guan Xing seal the strange beast.

After resting for a night, Durandal planned to leave the Peerless Camp with Guanxing early this morning to set up a sealing array for the alien beasts, but Guanxing stopped her.

The reason is that the array set up by the astrologer has two purposes: one is to seal the strange beast, and the other is to lure it into the world.

While stargazing could lure the strange beast to the seabed for a strategic advantage, even stargazing couldn't guarantee whether other otherworldly beings would appear in the world.

The Hundred-Zhang Plain, where the Peerless Camp is located, is the place where Yama once descended to earth. Yin and Yang have long been in chaos. If such a calamity were to occur, this place would be the first to suffer. Therefore, Yulandel is responsible for guarding this place while Guanxing and the others seal the strange beasts, in order to ensure the peace of the world.

However, what worried Durandal even more was that the Stargazer said she would go alone this time, without any guards.

It was one thing that Durandal couldn't go with them, but the fact that they didn't bring any guards left Durandal completely puzzled.

The reason for stargazing was that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, if they set off today, they would run into the Second Prince and his entourage within half a day.

At that time, having too many people would become a burden.

After passing this test, the Star Gazer will summon everyone through the magic lamp.

A wish made through the first star of the genie lamp can reach the limits of human capability, while a wish made through the second star can reach the limits that are impossible for humans.

For example, forced teleportation.

A single Command Seal can achieve what requires three wishes, which sounds like a poor value proposition, but it can be used across worlds.

Durandal did not approve of this plan, feeling that since Guanxing might be besieged by the Second Prince's army, Durandal should accompany him, or at least have Guanxing take a few guards with him.

If the stargazer wants to travel light, he should at least come up with a reason that can convince Durandal.

And clearly, in the eyes of the astrologer, the genie is that reason.

"Well, there probably isn't a more competent guardian in the world, is there?" Guan Xing said proudly.

"An automatic protective divine weapon?" Looking at the Star Gazing Instrument, which remained unharmed despite facing several weapons, Durandal had to admit that this Star Gazing Instrument was indeed special.

“But Your Highness, isn’t it a bit hasty to appoint him as the Imperial Preceptor?” Durandal still had some objections.

"What's so hasty about it? Whether it's good weather or national peace and prosperity, the Imperial Advisor can do it all. What's wrong with appointing him as the Imperial Advisor?"

“But this Grand Preceptor has not shown his face yet. How can someone who hides like this be called a Grand Preceptor?” Yulandel said, examining the observatory up close.

"Grand Preceptor, he is currently doing something very important," said Guan Xing, looking at the chaotic star-gazing instrument.

After Chen Luo began interfering with other possibilities, even the stargazer could no longer see through the chaos in the stargazer and clearly see what Chen Luo was doing.

"And if this Grand Preceptor is so powerful, why not just seal the beast away?" Yulandel asked again.

“This is what I requested. The Imperial Advisor is no ordinary person… there is a price to pay for granting his wishes. Moreover, regarding the matter of the strange beasts, I also hope to use my power to resolve it as much as possible. If things reach a point of no return, the Imperial Advisor will step in,” Guan Xing said.

Durandal still didn't quite trust the imperial advisor she had never met, but out of trust in Guanxing, Durandal didn't say much and instead prepared the necessary supplies for Guanxing's trip.

Meanwhile, Guan Xing looked at the star-gazing instrument with concern, wondering how far Chen Luo and he had progressed in their future "possibilities".

……

"...This is calculus." Chen Luo tried to be gentle, but there was still a hint of barely perceptible irritation in his voice.

"Master, you seem to be unfamiliar with mathematics."

Holding Chen Luo in his arms, Guan Xing thought to himself as he listened to Chen Luo fulfill his wish.

"You know that, right? Do you know how difficult it is for me to explain calculus to you?" Chen Luo sighed.

Even without using mind reading, Chen Luo could sense how pleased Guan Xing, who had collapsed at the last beginner level, was when he saw his own strained expression.

That's outrageous!

Unbelievable! Your method for winning over a stargazer was to teach her calculus?!

The user-friendly plugin made me gasp in surprise.

"I didn't want to either... Wait, what do you mean by 'strategizing for stargazing'?"

Chen Luo astutely discovered the key point.

The plan, strategy, and methods for solving a problem are called a strategy. Eliminating her obsession—isn't that a strategy?

"..."

Chen Luo suddenly felt that the humanized plugin made a lot of sense, but he also felt that something was wrong.

As for why Chen Luo mentioned calculus when telling stories to Guan Xing, it was actually quite unexpected for Chen Luo.

Chen Luo initially did not expect that after these 36 possibilities were realized due to wishes, they would have some connection with each other.

It can share memories.

This is especially true for stargazing, where the possibility of dying in the same level is even greater.

This makes it significantly more difficult for Chen Luo to eliminate their obsessions.

During their first stargazing session, Chen Luo told her the story of a traveler.

Perhaps it was because he had been trapped in the coldness of these possibilities for who knows how long, that the warmth from the campfire and Chen Luo's body, along with the promise of the future, was enough to make Guan Xing let go of his obsession.

Among these fragments that hold potential, the other party is no longer a true body, but rather leans more towards a soul.

That's why Chen Luo, who also appears as a soul, makes it easier for them to lower their guard.

The God of Wishes' end-of-life care... is professional.

In this space representing "possibilities without a future," Chen Luo, who represents wishes, is like that lamp, easily attracting countless moths.

Chen Luo arrived in the space inhabited by the "possibilities" after crushing the fragments representing possibilities. The symbol of clearing the level was an identical fragment.

When Chen Luo brought the fragment to the second stargazer, he learned from her that she already knew of his arrival and had also learned about the treatment and feelings of the first possible person.

This created another problem for Chen Luo, even though it was easy for her to communicate with them. The second possibility was unwilling to hear the stories that the first possibility had heard, but she was also required to have the same treatment that the first possibility had received.

Why is it that the first possibility can be used as a story, but I can't?

This sentence wasn't said by "possibility," but rather by the voice-over provided by the user-friendly plugin.

So Chen Luo started with the traveler's story, then moved on to the story of the Thirteen Heroes, and then from the story of the Thirteen Heroes to the present civilization, the Starry Sky Railway...

In the end, Chen Luo had nothing more to say, so he started talking about divination, numerology, and even mathematics.

They also listened with great interest to the possibility of stargazing.

And that's why Chen Luo is so frustrated... Chen Luo hates math.

But the further we go, the more we want to hear math about the possibilities of stargazing.

Several times, Chen Luo almost fell asleep while explaining math.

The last one to fall in front of the beginner village, [Guanxing], who is now in Chen Luo's arms, had his body glowing when he saw Chen Luo's rather irritated, human-like expression.

"Hmm?" Chen Luo looked at the stargazer who was able to stand up under the light with some confusion.

This means that the other party has lost most of their obsession.

This state is similar to... a final burst of energy before death, which allows the other party to move.

But Chen Luo didn't understand why, why he suddenly let go of his obsession?

Haven't you finished teaching calculus yet?

"Grand Preceptor, Grand Preceptor, haven't you realized what our true obsession is yet?" Guan Xing spoke slowly, gently waving his feather fan.

"Hmm?" Chen Luo tilted his head.

"In fact, after you eliminated your obsession with the first few possibilities, we who have had the same experience have already let go of our obsession."

“I did see that,” Chen Luo nodded.

In fact, the further Chen Luo went, the more he felt that his obsession with these possibilities had undergone a subtle change.

"Oh, then what do you think our obsessions are, Grand Preceptor?" Guan Xing asked curiously, shrouded in light.

"To savor the last bit of warmth in this space with no future?" Chen Luo said.

If we're talking about what's commendable about the wishes Chen Luo fulfilled for them, besides the stories, it's the embrace of their souls.

“This is only a part. A small part.” Guan Xing did not deny it.

"Oh? What is the bigger obsession then?" Chen Luo asked curiously.

To show respect, when using his reconnaissance abilities in this space, Chen Luo only performed superficial mind reading, meaning he knew what the other party wanted to say before they could speak.

“Lower your stance. The Imperial Advisor is too tall,” said 'Star Gazer'.

In this segment, Chen Luo understands that every time "Guanxing" experiences a brief moment of lucidity before letting go of his obsession, he asks Chen Luo for a hug.

"So, can you answer me now?" Chen Luo asked, squatting down slightly.

"If we're talking about our biggest obsession right now, the wish that's already been fulfilled... it's definitely to drag that self-proclaimed God of Wishes, the Grand Preceptor, down from his pedestal." 'Star Gazer' threw down his feather fan, walked up to Chen Luo, and cupped Chen Luo's face in his hands.

"Huh?" Chen Luo didn't understand this logic.

"The Grand Preceptor, as the God of Wishes, is indeed captivating, but too distant... To use an analogy, he is like a fairy in celestial robes, beautiful but unattainable. Only by stealing his celestial robes while the fairy is bathing can one see the fairy's human side and then use it to threaten her."

"The lofty God of Wishes may indeed inspire people to entrust their desires to you, but only by bringing him down from his pedestal can he be defiled. A furious Chen Luo is far more alluring than the God of Wishes. Congratulations, you have earned our approval. This is a medal."

"Guanxing has approved of you and stamped your badge." This is the description of the game badge that Guanxing heard from Chen Luo.

Guan Xing cupped Chen Luo's face in her hands and slowly brought it closer until their faces were touching. Only after feeling the warmth from Chen Luo's cheek did Guan Xing gently bite Chen Luo's ear.

"..." Chen Luo watched silently as the figure of 'Star Gazer' slowly dissipated.

"The Imperial Preceptor's flavor... is really good." 'Star Gazer' licked his lips.

"And... thank you." But in the end, 'Stargazer' still hugged Chen Luo.

"..."

"Goodbye," said 'Stargazer' with a smile.

"Okay, goodbye."

"..." After watching 'Stargazing' disappear, Chen Luo picked up the Star Soul fragments.

Chen Luo had about 20 of the same fragments.

After Chen Luo put the 20 or so fragments together, they slowly merged into one.

I've got the soul of the stargazer.

"..."