CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 24: TRYING TO LEAVE WITHOUT CLEARING THE INSTANCE?

Hmm, this isn’t exactly a lie either, because it really is a special relationship.

Like how Gu Mo has always had a doubt in his heart, and that’s if this instance corresponds to a real parallel world, then why is the Hidechika he knows the one in it and not some other figure?

If you say it’s purely coincidental, he doesn’t quite believe it. So, he believes there must be some special connection, just as the girl’s existence is special to him.

"I see..."

Fujikichiro nodded, seeming to understand something, and also felt a bit envious. He also wished to have such friends he could trust and rely on, but unfortunately, over the years, he encountered many who would stab him in the back.

Taking a deep breath, Fujikichiro carefully considered it one last time, then withdrew his usual trademark expression—always smiling, with cunning eyes, looking slick and sly—and instead displayed more sincerity, and very earnestly said:

"It’s like this, I have a thought, don’t know if you’d be interested..."

"Oh, you mean that thing from before, wanting us to join you to do something big, or something like that?"

Shooting a sidelong glance at the short-statured man in front of him, Gu Mo calmly interrupted his words as this didn’t require knowledge of the storyline, because Fujikichiro had already mentioned it when they were still on the mountain.

At that time, the Monkey was circling around him, attending and expressing concern, inquiring about Hidechika’s condition...

After understanding the situation, he immediately patted his chest, claiming that due to the protection of the Guardian Spirit, he mastered the ability to use the power of the Spirit Stone, and could seize opportunities to convert Wild Souls to Harmony Souls, and if the girl lost control and turned demon again, he could provide assistance...

Meanwhile, between the lines, he was also expressing the same meaning—

That is, he believes that with such abilities, not going pro... Ah, no, not making a big mark in this chaotic Warring States period instead of being obscure in such a small place is something he couldn’t agree with, so he was vigorously urging Gu Mo and Ah Xiu to join him and make a name in this chaos.

But obviously, at that time, Gu Mo wasn’t in the mood at all to listen to what Monkey was saying, all his focus was on the unconscious black-haired girl, and his responses were perfunctory, he probably didn’t even carefully consider what Monkey had said.

At that time, Fujikichiro was also very astute, immediately stopped the topic, and instead volunteered to tell Gu Mo that he was more familiar with the village, and could take them to find a clean place to temporarily rest and recuperate, then proactively took on the task of going out to "clean the battlefield" and gather supplies.

He knew clearly that to achieve his goals, he needed to show his sincerity and what could move others, and not depend on unbearable, endless chatter, as it would backfire for sure.

"Ahem, yes, that’s it—"

Fujikichiro had just gathered his emotions and momentum, planning to show his determination and sincerity in one go to move them, but as soon as he began, he was interrupted, causing him some frustration, but he quickly adjusted and kept smiling.

"Listen to me, brother Gu Mo, now is a rare opportunity, I think you also wouldn’t be willing to live a lifetime in such a small place, I know, I understand because I’m the same, born as a farmer’s son..."

He carefully chose his words, using a friendly, familiar tone, trying to convey genuine feelings from his perspective to evoke emotional resonance in the two of them.

But once again, he was just getting started when Gu Mo interrupted—

"Ah, actually, you don’t need to say much because my opinion doesn’t matter, the main thing is what Ah Xiu thinks, if Ah Xiu agrees, then there’s no problem."

He said slowly and leisurely because that was just how it was, he was merely an appendage, Ah Xiu was the real focus.

And crucially, he now couldn’t stay long in this script, because the time was almost up, and he was about to leave this world... Although Gu Mo also wanted to join the team to conquer the world, participate in the ultimate raid instance, otherwise he wouldn’t be thinking about playing both sides—

Why did he mislead Hidechika before, and now again mislead Fujikichiro? Naturally, it was to give this suddenly inserted self an explainable identity. Make the people here think he’s from there, and make the people there think he’s from here, better than being alone, with no forces to lean on.

Especially in this world, without any support, no matter how much stronger he’d be, it would be challenging to solo those increasingly ridiculously difficult scenes.

But all of this is in preparation for later, all premised on the possibility of re-entering this instance in the future to continue conquering this world.

Yes, it’s in preparation for later, based on long-term consideration, after all, not long after, he must leave, mainly wanting to lay some insurance before leaving, to guide both sides a bit...