Why fight the Holy Grail War? Let's play cards!

Bubbles said slowly.

"What's the difference?"

Jiang You wondered, "Isn't it just my real name and nickname? Why emphasize them?" But he soon realized what Paopao meant. Yog-Sothoth had said that this was his incarnation. It was her, not him. Paopao was a game character, and he wasn't.

"You mean, you're the game character in that library?!"

"Yes, you guessed it right, I am in the library now."

Bubble laughed. This was exactly the effect she wanted.

"Wait a minute..."

Jiang You was a little confused now. "You mean, you called me in the game? You're just a game character?"

"That's right, calling someone in real life from a game isn't that outrageous with today's technology, right?"

It was actually a cross-dimensional call, something that shouldn't have been possible. Bubble had simply used the concept of "gates" to connect the signals on both sides. However, she wouldn't need to do anything further, as Jiang You's subconscious had already given the go-ahead. She wasn't trying to confuse people by saying this, as the "reality" Jiang You was in was indeed capable of this, and she hadn't said this was a game.

"It has nothing to do with this."

There's nothing wrong with this feature, but the fact that the character is actively doing this is a huge problem. What on earth were the programmers thinking? Wouldn't this affect the player's normal life? Even if the character is realistic, it doesn't really exist.

"This kind of behavior is quite disturbing for players. Games and reality should be separated!"

"Is it really?"

Bubble continued to smile. "When the characters behave just like real people, can you really treat them as game NPCs? You know it yourself. As a player, no matter how addicted you are to role-playing, you won't explain anything to the NPCs. To players, we are just a bunch of data. Life and death are all in your hands."

This is true. Jiang You can't really treat these characters as real NPCs. They have their own routines, react to all actions, and have memories of the world they belong to. They're completely different from characters with fixed lines and fixed actions. Even the NPCs in the original Yu-Gi-Oh game aren't this realistic... Although the level of completion is also very high, it's not realistic for them to react to every action and experience of the player.

"You don't want to tell me we don't have souls?"

Bubbles asked.

"Data soul? What cyber ghost?"

Jiang You wanted to make a joke, after all, if this game character really existed, it would be a miracle. However, Bubble didn't seem to cooperate with him, so Jiang You had to give up the joke.

"So, what did you want to do by having Xiao Hei call you?"

"It was just a whim at first."

Bubble admitted it very frankly, "However, there is something I want to tell you now. No matter what you think, you are real to everyone here. The little girl really needs you. She has been waiting for you all day."

Jiang You suspected that Gou K was using this method to keep players hooked and addicted to the virtual world. While the test server didn't offer any top-up options yet, Jiang You couldn't imagine how many payouts there would be once the game launched. Soul Crystal blank cards definitely wouldn't be so easy to obtain, and the built-in shop and territory building, which he hadn't even played yet, would likely be significant spenders. But he really was hooked.

However, this also reminded Jiang You that the agreement with Xiao Hei was also an agreement, and if it was broken, it had to be made up for.

"Why didn't you say that earlier? I would have been online earlier."

Jiang You wondered if this was still a return call, just in a different format.

"That's perfect. I'm really a little fed up. Tell Xiao Hei that I'll be back soon."

Jiang You hung up the phone. He was about to end his date with Christina because her behavior was very similar to Miss Tong's. They were both coming directly for him. It was a bit strange to have two people appearing in a row, and they were both so beautiful, like characters from an anime. Although Christina felt more natural than Miss Tong, as if she knew him before, Jiang You was sure that he hadn't met a foreigner in over 20 years. Yesterday was the first time they met. It wasn't the second round, so there was still a basic level of favorability.

It wasn't that he disdained Christina, but Jiang You didn't believe in free lunches. Now that he thought about it, her behavior last night seemed a bit deliberate. What high school girl would sleep over at another man's house the first time they met? If she wasn't afraid, then someone else should be the one to be afraid. Jiang You decided to hold off on her advances for a bit, wait and see. If she continued to approach him without warning, he'd have to be more cautious. Of course, if she didn't, Jiang You wouldn't mind pushing forward.

But Bubble's words also left Jiang You feeling a bit queasy. A game character proactively contacting a real person—couldn't that customer service representative calling himself Yug be behind this? Jiang You preferred to believe it was that guy. If it was truly a game character that proactively did this, then where did the line between game and reality end? Aside from being unable to enter the real world, a character with independent thinking was no different from a real person. This was one of the main reasons Jiang You went back to find Xiao Hei first.

"Sorry, I have to leave now because of some urgent work. I'll talk to you after I've familiarized you with the place. As an apology, I've ordered a small dessert for you from the souvenir shop up ahead. Here's the payment code. Just show it to the clerk when you get there. It's the signature shop over there, and the taste is guaranteed. I highly recommend trying it."

Jiang You didn't understand the customs in Germany, so he just used his own way to be polite. After all, he was an adult, and there was no way he could let a high school student spend money.

"It's okay, it's me who's bothering you."

Christina expressed her understanding and smiled, indicating that Jiang You could leave at any time.

"I will visit you with gifts when the time comes. Thank you for your hard work."

"No, no, it's only right that I fulfill the duties of a good host."

Jiang You also waved and left.

After Jiang You left, Christina, also known as Illya, no longer needed to maintain her disguise and her expression turned cold.

"Today is not Jiang You's workday. In order to ensure Jiang You's well-being, the Inhibition Force has specially adjusted the work process at Jiang You's company to ensure that he won't have to work overtime... How could I receive work instructions at this time?"

Illya took out her phone and dialed the only two numbers she had. Besides Jiang You's number (given by the Inhibition Force), there was only some lousy AI on her phone.

At this moment, BB was conducting her own livestream. Although she was now a company employee, she had no intention of working properly; this identity was simply to stay close to Jiang You. She also found Jiang You's existence very interesting. Of all the characters in this world, even those lost magicians, none were even a ten-thousandth as precious as Jiang You. Only a being of this level, as a toy, could excite BB.

"Excuse me, I have some personal matters to attend to. Please bear with me."

The sudden ringing of her phone brought B back to her senses. Few people knew her number, and only a few would call her. So she immediately stopped playing and picked up the phone.

"Hey, little Illya, why are you calling suddenly? Did you get your sweetheart?"

BB knew that Illya came out to look for someone, but she didn't ask directly who it was. Although she could roughly guess, she couldn't play dumb if the answer was revealed too early.

"Hey, Miss BB, I need you to help me check something. As for the reward..."

Illya thought about it and felt that she didn't have much to offer. While she was thinking, BB interrupted her very considerately.

"What are we talking about compensation? Leave it to me!"

It is rare to find a "normal human" whose mind is not polluted, but I love it very much.

"Thank you in advance. I need you to use your authority to check someone for me. I want to see his call records for today."

"No problem, I'm good at this kind of thing~"

Retrieving the world's data was a piece of cake for BB. After hearing the name from Illya, BB gave a wicked smile.

"As expected..."

Stealing someone else's sweetheart is such a bad thing! But BB is a bad guy, so it doesn't matter.

469

Chapter 469 Let’s have a carnival.

“It seems like it’s really a new version.”

It was quite novel that the login interface was changed to a library. When Jiang You opened the door of the login interface, the environment changed from the monotonous water and sky to an ancient and fragrant library.

"Look, just tell me, this guy is definitely hiding a whole world from us."

Chloe has been waiting here with Abby and Moyi for a long time, hoping to catch the guy who stood her up as soon as possible.

“It feels like it’s getting more and more lively here.”

Ever since Illya came here, people often come here to visit. Coupled with the library scene provided by Bubble, it might not be a bad idea to treat it as your home in the game.

"You're all here... What about Miyu and Illya? Why aren't they here?"

Although Illya is not their peer in the strict sense, she should still be staying at Moyi's house, so they should act together.

"Miyu is studying the magic book left by Medea. She has a lot more to carry than I do. You should at least pay attention to her. As for Illya, I have something else to ask you."

Moyi said she hadn't seen Illya recently. Illya said she had something to do and might not be back for a few days. Even her Sera didn't know where she went. It was even more impossible for Moyi to know. "I thought you took her away. There's no sign of her in the whole of Fuyuki."

"Something happened?"

Illya wasn't in her own world, so what could have happened? Jiang You didn't understand, and the timing was a bit strange. A German with similar elements appeared in reality, as if Illya had run out of the game.

But this was a bit unrealistic. Jiang You raised his hand. At this point, all he had to do was summon Illya to see the outcome. He hesitated slightly, judging by his own experience. He'd definitely be annoyed if someone suddenly pulled him elsewhere while he was busy. He glanced disapprovingly at Bubble, who maintained a businesslike smile. It was all her fault for saying, "To the people here, you're real." It had caused him unnecessary emotion. And was she truly not controlling this avatar?

"Not summoning? ...Or are you worried about something?"

Bubbles fanned the flames.

"..."

Jiang You raised his eyelids but didn't answer. This guy was definitely hinting at something. There were too many riddles, and he was too lazy to guess. He also had a hunch that the answer was about to be revealed. So he turned to the three little girls.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I do have a world that I haven't revealed to you, and I have no way of revealing it to you."

Seeing that Xiao Hei wanted to ask more questions, Jiang You pressed her head to stop her from asking, "I'm sorry, as an apology, let me play with you all day today."

I can only say that in reality, going shopping with a girl is like going to jail, but playing games with a girl is very energetic.

"You are so perfunctory."

Xiao Hei was of course not satisfied with this answer, "Are you ready to be a guardian? You made me worry about you."

Facing Xiao Hei's fists, Jiang You could only plead for mercy repeatedly. She was more straightforward, something Illya wouldn't say directly. Besides her personality, it was probably also due to her upbringing. At the time, Illya had no one to rely on and had to rely on herself for everything. So, she wouldn't easily reveal her feelings. "Okay, okay, I'll tell you the reason one day."

When, maybe the day when I give up?

"So, are you interested in visiting another world? It's also Fuyuki, but it's very different. Duels can be held everywhere."

In fact, the world qualifiers on the Fifth War side have already ended, and Jiang You, as the organizer, can at least show up. Besides, there is nothing worth visiting in the world he has on hand except the Fifth War (the customs and habits of the Fairy Kingdom are indeed novel, but considering the attitude of there towards humans, forget it.), so it is basically the only choice.

"The Duel Tournament is about to begin, so I can nominate you as seeded players. You'll advance directly to the second round. As for the rewards, feel free to ask for anything I can."

Jiang You didn't have much to pursue in this game right now. He felt a sense of relief, like he had finished all the work at the end of the game. After beating Goetia, there would be basically nothing else to do.

"Isn't dueling your way of fighting?"

Moyi had always thought this thing was an offensive treasure. Why did Jiang You describe the streets full of duels as joyful? "Don't make it like entertainment!"

"You don't understand. Duels can bring smiles to people's faces."

The first thing Jiang You thought of was a certain tomato. You don’t want to laugh but you don’t want to die, which makes it difficult for me.jpg.

"Can you really laugh?"

Moyi said she couldn't understand.

"I'm going!"

Chloe's reactions were completely opposite to Moyi's. She could use some of Jiang You's Noble Phantasms, just like Moyi, so she understood the rules completely (roughly). While her deck overlapped with Moyi's, it also had many unique aspects. This made it impossible for her, having emerged from Moyi's body, to refuse. There was also another reason.

"As Jiangyou's miko, it's only natural for you to understand the deity you worship. What is the duel tournament? As your miko, I can't embarrass you!"

"Before, they clearly said they were guardians, but now they're being worshipped as gods... and they're skipping the selections. Isn't that cheating?!"

Moyi thought humans had too many excuses, but she thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to visit another world. She didn't know why, but she felt she couldn't be outdone by Chloe.

"If you can make any wish, then it's like a wishing machine, right? Then I want to join in too!"

"So, what about Abby?"

Abby is so quiet that he is almost transparent. In this state, Abby is a truly good boy (on the surface) who will not cause any unnecessary trouble to others.

"Is Abby coming too? Or should we stay in the library?"

Jiang You certainly knew the special relationship between Bubble and Abi, so if Abi wanted to stay, he would not force her to leave.

Abby actually wanted to go, too, as her deck also had her own mother goddess and playmates. She looked at Bubble timidly. Using her own god was already considered blasphemy, but Abby was summoning under the guidance of Yog-Sothoth, so it wasn't considered blasphemy.

Bubble saw through Abby's thoughts at a glance. She has always been indifferent. Moreover, the card of Bubble's incarnation has been slightly weakened, which will not affect the audience and will not cause the consequences that Jiang You does not want to see.

"No problem, Abby, just do what you want."

"Then Abhi will come too."

Abi grabbed Jiang You's sleeve.

"Then let's go together."

Jiang You nodded, then pushed open a door that suddenly appeared. These doors would appear randomly in the library, and no visitor could figure out the pattern of their movement, but Jiang You and Bubble could summon them directly.

"Is this the other world's Fuyuki? It feels like it's a bit more advanced?"

Moyi sets foot on the land of Fuyuki, the Five Wars. Since Jiang You revealed a mysterious existence and altered the rules of the world, it has become a gathering place for heroes. These heroes include, but are not limited to, magicians, wealthy individuals, and certain politicians with ulterior motives. As long as both parties agree, even life itself can be staked in the Dark Games.

Although this behavior is openly resisted, some dark corners are not immune. Even if a red Archer and his Lily form guard day and night, there are bound to be some that slip through the net.

In short, this place is home to the world's elite. Over the past few months, Fuyuki's economy has grown dozens of times, and all sorts of cutting-edge technology have converged here. It's like a futuristic city.

Jiang You looked at the hot air balloons in the sky carrying banners related to the Duel Tournament. For a moment, he didn't recognize this place as Fuyuki. Instead, it looked more like some kind of Kaiba Paradise. "Actually, I didn't expect it to turn out like this. At the time, I just wanted to have a battle royale to list the sins of those people."

"But since it's like this, let's make it more lively. I'll go and call everyone I know."

Jiang You thought about it. Since characters now traveled independently, other characters appearing in other world lines didn't consume his magic power, so there was no burden on the gods. Now that traveling between worlds was so easy, he shouldn't neglect his old friends.

"I'll take you to Medea's card shop to handle the formalities. From then on, you're free to do as you please. If you need anything, just call me."

Anyway, you can receive calls in the game in real life, which is really convenient.

"By the way, Moyi, do you know how far Medea has come in analyzing the rubies and sapphires?"

The first character to be mentioned is of course the oldest friend, Emiya Kiritsugu. As the first master, he has too few scenes, and Jiang You has wanted to persecute him for a long time.