CHAPTER 332: CHAPTER 292: THE SECRET BEHIND

Very clever game character, hmm, also quite difficult to deal with.

Yang Qizhou pondered and said, "I figured the game character would come back and initiate a meeting... because as fellow ’Blasphemous Sorcerers’, facing the disdain and rejection of gods and men alike, there might be a sense of camaraderie?"

"No, that’s not it,"

"Back in the ’Land of Prayer Light’, she couldn’t wait to kill the game character."

"It’s better to add an extra layer of insurance."

Skillfully opening the inventory interface, Yang Qizhou’s eyes settled on three divine artifacts: a pendant, a ring, and a badge... these were the three ’Divine Descent Sacrificial Objects’ of the ’King of Virtue’.

Just like in the previous fate line, after the game character acquired the [Emblem of Justice], not only did [Circle of Friendliness] and [Holy Redemption] undergo enhancement, but their usage counters also reset.

"Less than an hour to go before midnight, at which point all divine artifacts with usage limitations, including ’Dark Crow of Profane Fortune’, will have their counters reset. Keeping it unused would be a waste—it’s perfect for this occasion. Hehe, Miss ’Blasphemous Sorcerer’, no matter what schemes you have hidden in the shadows, from this moment forth, you’ll be my best friend." Yang Qizhou couldn’t help but grin.

Click... Use.

The game continued.

...

"Truly a perceptive woman. If it weren’t necessary, I’d really prefer not to have any dealings with her. Hmm, though her figure does seem decent enough."

"You cover the scattered thoughts in your mind with a deep, contemplative gaze,"

"Though the ’Blasphemous Sorcerer’ woman standing before you shows no trace of using mystical powers, and her demeanor appears free of malice, you cannot truly place even a sliver of trust in this mastermind who covertly manipulated the ’Land of Prayer Light’ divine war, seeking to acquire the ’landmark’."

"To be safe, you first took out [Holy Redemption]."

"You remain in the ’Hidden’ state, the power of the ’Dream Hidden World Clothes’ concealing the mystical auras of this Divine Descent Sacrificial Object."

"Effect being determined..."

"Effect generated."

"A sense of clarity surged within your mind. A smile spread across your lips as you said... Respected lady, as fellow ’Blasphemous Sorcerers’, I trust you surely won’t blame me for my earlier acts of offense, though they brought substantial harm to you."

"You saw a faint trace of confusion in the eyes of the figure seated on the ’Black Mist Sect Leader’ throne, and she instinctively nodded, saying..."

"Of course not, ’Blasphemous Sorcerers’ are despised by the Old Gods and hated by the Ancient Dominators, standing in enmity with the world. As one of the same kind, how could I truly hold a grudge against you?"

"Not bad at all. It appears there’s no need to activate the other two Divine Descent Sacrificial Objects. You smiled, but for safety’s sake, you still took out the ring..."

"Once again, you put on a performance, speaking with apprehension, nervousness, and a hint of anticipation... Since we’re alike, partners, fellow sorcerers who defy ’divinity’, naturally, we are also the best of friends."

"You used [Circle of Friendliness]."

"Effect being determined..."

"Determination successful."

"The woman seated on the throne before you revealed an even greater air of bewilderment in her eyes and subconsciously responded... Of course, as fellow ’Blasphemous Sorcerers’, we are naturally the best of friends."

...

Reality.

After taking a few sips of cola, Yang Qizhou glanced at the text displayed on the screen, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.

Though he had used it countless times, he couldn’t help but admit that the shrewd angles of the ’King of Virtue’ Divine Descent Sacrificial Objects’ effects could indeed be considered ’divine artifacts’ in a certain sense.

"Next should be the revelation phase... My fellow ’Blasphemous Sorcerer’, let’s see what secrets you’re hiding. It’s a pity I cannot witness her true visage, but at least letting the ’game character’ enjoy the view is some consolation, huh."

Thinking this, Yang Qizhou felt a twinge of envy toward the ’game character’. They could roam the strange landscapes of ancient lands, while he could only peek through dry text, catching blurry glimpses of its outlines.

The worst part was that the writing wasn’t even great—any random amateur could do better. This would tank on a web novel platform for sure.

As Yang Qizhou’s mind wandered, his hands didn’t stop moving.

The game continued.

...

"Should I stack another layer of buffs?" You pondered the question seriously.

"Having been elevated to ’quasi-legend’ rank, [Holy Redemption], [Circle of Friendliness], and [Emblem of Justice] not only gained enhanced effects but also had their usage counters increased from ’one’ to ’two’."

"You thought it over..."

"With a reset imminent, wasting uses wouldn’t matter much. Better to be cautious—eliminate every variable, no matter how small, to the best of your ability."

"Once again, you activated the effects of [Holy Redemption] and [Circle of Friendliness], stacking dual buffs on the woman seated on the throne."

"Only after the effects were generated did you feel reassured enough to disengage the ’Hidden’ state."

"It felt as if a formless pen in the void was sketching you. First the hair, then the face, then the neck—your outline was drawn bit by bit within the temple."

"Though I’ve seen it before, my best friend, your hidden powers are still as astonishing as ever. Without the preemptive alarm array I set up, I wouldn’t have even known you had arrived."

"The voice of this ’Blasphemous Sorcerer’ was filled with awe and admiration."

"No hostility, no iciness. Her gaze even softened significantly; the effects of the ’King of Virtue’ Divine Descent Sacrificial Objects were truly remarkable."