I, with a long knife in my hand, can only do one move

[The player has made obvious interference, and the historical time point will have a constriction effect, and the difficulty of the world will increase. 】

Looking at the completely dimmed tasks on the system task panel, Cheng Rang scratched his head and sighed helplessly.

This seems to be the first time that I have messed up a system task, but it is also something I can't help.

When Rick came back from the elves, fell halfway and was rescued by himself, the system gave himself a warning.

[Player behavior has triggered the world branch time point!It may lead to the failure of some main missions, please act with caution! 】

To be honest, this warning was useless. At that time, no one nearby except himself could find Rick. He fell down with such a body, and if he was left alone, he would definitely die.

If Rick is allowed to die here, then the subsequent missions will be meaningless even if they are all completed. Cheng Rang, who decided to abide by Rick's game rules instead of the system rules, has already made his decision when he said "swear to agree" what you want to do.

That is - let Rick get the star cup.

【[-]】No one can die.

"Healing..."

......

Determined to become a torch, a young man who illuminates the hope of mankind, marches towards the endless darkness, just to hold the chess piece that represents "victory" in his hand.

That is the Star Cup.

"God of the game, can't you let me win once?!" Although Rick would complain like this every time he played chess with Shubi, he didn't feel discouraged at all.

Because he knew that from the beginning of this [Swear to Consent] game, he would definitely win, definitely win.

Even if he only wins this time, he can stand proudly in front of everyone, all races, and ask those dumbfounded people that ironic question.

Isn't that fun? !

And a strange thing happened recently.

Cheng Rang found that he seemed to have awakened some superpower in this world-one day, he actually heard someone calling his name.

"Cheng...Cheng..." he called softly.

At that time, Cheng Rang thought that he had an auditory hallucination, or Shubi was calling himself in the room.

But every time you enter the door to confirm, you will be shown affection by Rick and Shubi, and then Shubi will tell yourself with an expression that doesn't understand what you are talking about: there is no Cheng's name, and you will be driven out like this.

He didn't go into the cave until he suddenly remembered who else could keep calling his name softly.

"Are you calling my name again, Echelle..."

"It's amazing, Cheng can really hear it every time!" The sea-dwelling girl popped out of the water with a happy smile on her face.

To be honest, he doesn't know what the reason is, maybe it's another special ability of the Sea Dwelling species, telepathy?

It happened that he hadn't visited Ai Xueer for almost a week since he came back from the mission last time. After Cheng Rang heard her voice calling his name again, he came out of Rick's room and went straight to the cave.

Today just happened to let Rick take a day off, and there wouldn't be any problem with Huby's obedient wife.

Thinking like this - Cheng Rang went to the appointment.

......

Shubi, who left Rick's room, looked around for Cheng Rang.

After calculation, he and Cheng went to set up the last few traffic control devices, both in terms of efficiency and safety, but Shubi couldn't find him.

He was clearly here just now...

Sixteen have been placed before, and there is still half of the number. If the speed is fast, they should be back before sunset today.

If this was done earlier...Rick would be able to rest for a while longer, and Hubie could be with him.

However, as long as he carried the "beacon" well, it should be fine to act alone with his own mobility.

Take out a small silver, white and blue pendant beacon from the box on the table. This is a safety measure that Cheng Rang has emphasized.

"—Guys who want to act alone must carry this "beacon" when traveling. It can save your life at a critical moment. In order not to let anyone die—"

[swear to consent]

Although after Hubei's

Analysis showed that this pendant-type unknown device had no elven reaction, and no one had triggered any abnormal reaction. It could only be understood as a ritual item such as an "amulet", but she still listened to these words obediently and took out One was in the pocket.

......

"Has anyone died recently?"

"No."

"How long has it been?"

"Hundreds of days."

"Then why isn't the war over yet?"

"Soon, soon..."

Sitting on the shore, Cheng Rang tirelessly answered the questions that Ai Xueer would ask herself every time she came.

Then it will be time to listen to stories, right?

Cheng Rang was thinking this way, but this time, he heard a question that was completely unexpected to him.

"Cheng...you already know where Axel's other companions are, right?"

She asked, her amber eyes fixed on Cheng Rang's face.

".....Why do you say that?"

"Actually, Ai Xueer has been thinking, why does Cheng who is so knowledgeable and so~~ not know what happened in Ai Xueer's hometown? In fact, he already knew..."

Although the girl was smiling, she clearly had a bright expression, but it was able to make Cheng Rang's heart ache.

"Everyone except mom...is not here anymore, right?"

"...So, even if the war ends..."

No, don't say it like that....

"—Is it only Axel who can live in the ocean?"

Even though Cheng Rang subconsciously begged, the girl still said such words with a smile.

"I don't want to listen to 'story' anymore, Cheng..."

Her eyes fell on the gleaming purple pearl that she had been holding on her chest.

The drops of water falling down Ai Xueer's smooth cheeks were reflected in a diamond-like brilliance.

"Please tell me the [truth]." So requested.

I no longer look forward to beautiful fairy tales, but want to know the real war and all the causes and effects of this war.

Only in this way, Ai Xueer felt that the day to continue to wait—the day that would bring the war to an end.

is meaningful.

For her, this is hope.

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No.20 Four [traffic control] settings are completed, and eight more settings are completed.

Hubby reassessed - it was right not to let Rick come.

The place where she operates secretly is where the forces with the greatest power in the world gather, and it can be called the "place of decisive battle".

She had sensed several times that her opponent would be "dead chess" if she was discovered, and she hid completely every time.

Even so, if Rick is there when he is discovered, the chances of him dying on the spot are very high.

"No problem... There are eight left... After configuration, I will go back right away... Rick, wait for me..."

If it was after the matter was completed, she had already made up her mind to let Rick scold her.

Rick must not be allowed to die, there are eight left - search for the next coordinates...

"Oh? Dangling around——it actually made me encounter something unexpected~"

Suddenly, a voice came from above his head, and Hubby looked up.

Only the hair reflecting the light, the amber eyes, the wings woven of light, and the proof of the Flügel -- the geometric aura.

Depressedly telling himself that the worst was happening, Hubby looked at her calmly.

——The last individual of the Flügel: Jibril...

"Hello ~ Scrap Iron. Are you going out for a walk by yourself today?"

Chapter 68 Battle

He never thought that there would be a day when he needed to order himself as an Ex-Machina—to calm down.

For the Ex-Machinas, attacking is taboo.To act like just a machine, just a counter-

"[Question]: What is the purpose of the Flügel looking for the Ex-Machinas?"

With a speech circuit that has not been used for a long time, Hubby barely spoke in the way of acting.

But Jibril continued indifferently: "That's right~ because the head of the Ex-Machina is now [rare 5] on par with the Dragon Spirit!"

She seemed to be twisting her body in trouble, but she continued: "After defeating Yanlong, it is taboo to attack Ex-Machinas. Even in Avant Heim, this is a unified opinion. The rarity It is because of this that it continues to rise, and now it is the first level of the Platinum level!"

"[Warning] is determined to be a legitimate cognition. If you want to be hostile to this machine, this machine will also implement corresponding countermeasures."

But upon hearing that sentence, Jibril raised the corners of her mouth and replied: "—Only relying on the analysis body 'one machine'...Is it?"

“…”

The anxious expression should not be shown on the face.

Shubi was only worried about this, while Jibril continued on her own: "I've confirmed that there is no reaction from the Ex-Machinas within a radius of [-] kilometers. Why does the Ex-Machina appear alone? It's really interesting~ And..."

A devilish smile appeared on Jibril's face, and she continued: "If you are alone, you cannot use your good skills.

Long [imitation response].I think this is a good opportunity to get a very rare and high-priced head. What do you think? "

This is the worst possible situation... Huby thought again in her mind.

It happened to be discovered by the most unreasonable race among all races—even the strongest individual among them who was even more uncommon sense. Hubby could only admit that, as Rick and Cheng said, there was no probability theory. meaningless.

The cards drawn in the first group turned out to be ghost cards!

"Then~ I'm going to chop off your head, please don't move, after all, resistance is useless, so both of us can save a lot of effort! Anyway, Ex-Machinas don't have the concept of 'death'—"

"......I reject..."

"What, what?!" Jibril didn't seem to expect that this sentence would come from the mouth of the Ex-Machina in front of her, "Did I hear it wrong?"

Death, upon hearing this word, Hubby spoke reflexively.

Rick's rule, number two: let no one die, and never die yourself.

What's more, "death" reminded Shuby of the fear of never seeing Rick again, so she refused that request.

".....I don't want to die....I can't...die..."

Jibril's eyes widened in surprise.

"...This machine has been disconnected....It is an abandoned machine...As an Ex-Machina, it has no value..."

and so--

"...I beg you.....I hope you let me go...."

But Hubby didn't realize that she made the worst choice.

She really didn't understand, and the people in this unreasonable race in front of her were even more ignorant of common sense.

"What, a machine that is afraid of death!? And the Ex-Machina begged? Besides, it was disconnected---in other words, is it a defective product? This, this, this... this is no longer [rarity 5] It's worth it!!"

"......"

"Hey, hey, hey~ The continuous duels, everyone must be very envious!"

Seeing Jibril drooling and showing a lethal look, Hubie knew she had failed.