The seventh copy

After not seeing each other for a few days, the two missed each other very much. After a little tenderness, Du Ming came to a new copy.

Even in this new place, Du Ming could still feel the pull of his soul. He knew it was the core of the "My Territory, My Rules" dungeon calling him.

This feeling is very strange, as if there is an extra shadow hidden behind you. Even if you can't see it, it exists and you can't get rid of it.

Du Ming stopped thinking about it and focused on conquering the current copy.

The new dungeon is called "Left or Right," and while the name might sound modern, it's actually set in an ancient world. With the Yulong Kingdom as the original spawn point, upon entering this dungeon, players are faced with the decision of their birth identity before they're even born.

There are only two choices for birth background: one is a child from a commoner's family, and the other is a royal heir.

Different choices lead to different story directions, which seem to foreshadow two completely different destinies in life. This is the origin of the name of the copy.

Of course, there are more than two real story lines, and different endings will be played based on the players' subsequent choices.

Because of its special gameplay and interesting background, and the fact that players can enjoy the life of a royal family member, many players chose to enter and experience this dungeon when it was first released.

Unfortunately, the best ending so far is just death.

The game is very difficult. Except for the big guys who are pursuing fame, ordinary players still prefer to play other dungeons in exchange for supplies.

However, this copy has a rollback slot. Although there is only one slot, it is still very useful if there is no direct path to the BE ending.

Of course, once the retracement time is set for the second time, the previous retracement time will be overwritten, so you need to be cautious whether you are determining the retracement time or resetting it.

This basic information was provided by Cassia, and it was 100% accurate. However, the problem was that the core of this dungeon had been taken over by Bran, and the entire plot was completely altered.

【Welcome players to the game copy——left or right.】

【Please select your birth status.】

A: A child from a commoner's family.

【B: The child of a wealthy businessman. 】

【C: A child from a royal family. 】

Um...

There is actually one more choice.

Interesting! A glint flashed across Du Ming's eyes. Apparently, the plot had changed significantly after Bran seized the core of the dungeon.

Du Ming glanced at the rollback slot and found that it could be used, so he simply stopped looking at any strategy guide and directly chose C.

When in doubt, choose C.

Du Ming's vision went dark, and he briefly lost consciousness. Within seconds, the surrounding scene came alive, and his form completely transformed.

By the time all the scenes had stabilized, he had become a three-year-old child. The narration of the plot was smoothly inserted.

[Your name is Yu Shaoxuan, and you are the youngest of the Eighth Princes...]

From the narration, Du Ming learned that there were eight princes in the Yulong Kingdom, and he was the youngest one. His mother was a second-class lady - Lady Lian.

The Yulong Kingdom does not have such hierarchical titles as Queen, Concubine, and Beauty. Instead, it is directly set as First-class Lady, Second-class Lady, Third-class Lady... and so on, with the lowest level being seven.

Except for the emperor's original childhood wife, Madam Qu, who was a first-class lady, all other ladies started at the fifth rank. However, Du Ming's mother, Madam Lian, was able to be promoted all the way to the second rank. One can imagine how honored she was.

Because of the love for the person, Du Ming is ranked eighth, but in the emperor's heart he is the most beloved youngest son.

"Eighth Prince, why are you here alone? It's really hard for me to find you." The NPC with a shrill voice ran over eagerly the moment he saw Du Ming.

As he got closer, Du Ming could see the character introduction board appearing next to the NPC.

[Name: Li Jin]

Age: 40

[Identity: Aide-de-camp]

[Grade: Sixth Grade]

[Favorability: 40]

[Character Introduction: Li Jin, the commanding officer of your residence, has watched you grow up and is extremely loyal to Madam Lian.]

Du Ming glanced at the kite in his hand and shook it twice. "Li Jin, why are you so anxious? I'm just flying a kite."

"Oh, my little ancestor, you can fly kites, but why don't you bring any followers?" Li Jin took out a handkerchief and wiped Du Ming's sweat. "Hurry up and go back with this old servant to clean up. Madam said she wants to have dinner with you tonight. If she sees you sweating so much, she will probably punish you."

The lady mentioned in the sentence is naturally Madam Lian. She punished him just for sweating... Do these mother and son have a bad relationship?

Du Ming was suspicious, but Li Jin still carried him back to his residence.

The place where he lived was called Dianzi Pavilion, where all underage princes lived.

As soon as he entered, he ran into the man he called Sixth Brother.

[Name: Yu Shaolin]

Age: 8

[Identity: His Royal Highness]

[Grade: Third Class]

[Favorability: 20]

[Character introduction: The Sixth Prince, son of the Third-rank Lady—Madam Rong.]

The favorability level was not high, so when Du Ming saw him, he just called him "Sixth Brother" as a greeting.

But even after shouting, Yu Shaolin and Li Jin's faces and eyes changed, and their expressions also changed slightly, as if they were looking at a complete stranger.

[Yu Shaolin's favorability towards you has decreased by twenty points.]

[Li Jin's favorability towards you has dropped by fifty points.]

Fifty points?! The total favorability was only forty points, and not only was it completely wiped out, it also went straight into negative territory.

Du Ming was a little surprised, and in the short time he was surprised, Li Jin, who was holding him, actually lifted him up high and was about to rush towards the stone lion at the door!

At the critical moment, Du Ming quickly shouted to retreat.

Time goes back, and Du Ming returns to the time when he first chose his birth identity.

Fortunately, he saved the game specifically to verify whether the rollback slot was available, otherwise ordinary players would have been doomed from the start.

The danger of the copy was immediately revealed.

Du Ming breathed a sigh of relief and chose option C. It wasn't that he was reckless, but after experiencing the first murderous intent, he knew that no matter which option he chose, it would not be easy to pass.

Rather than trying a new path, let’s see what happens next.

It was still an insignificant kite incident. This time when he met Yu Shaolin, Du Ming had learned his lesson and just ignored it without even a glance.

Sure enough, neither of them showed any signs of being unusual.

After washing up, he waited for his mother in this body, Madam Lian, to come.

About a moment later, a notification came from outside the door, and a woman in gorgeous clothes and with a charming figure walked in.

[Name: Lian Wu]

Age: 21

[Identity: Madam]

[Grade: Second Class]

[Favorability: 15]

[Character introduction: Your mother.]

Du Ming took a close look at the character introduction, then looked at the rather low favorability score, and found it extremely absurd.

It's really strange that a mother's favorability towards her own son is lower than that towards an outsider.

No wonder Li Jin mentioned the word "punishment." This was probably more than just annoyance.

Following his previous experience, Du Ming acted respectfully but not too close. The dinner passed peacefully, and Madam Lian left without a single personal exchange.

Before leaving, he signaled Li Jin with his eyes.

Although Du Ming didn't see it, he unexpectedly received a system prompt.

[Madam Lian's favorability towards you has decreased by five points.]

[Li Jin's favorability towards you has dropped by ten points.]

Du Ming: “?”

I didn't feel like I had done anything wrong, but the decline in my favorability was real.

Someone's heart skipped a beat when he noticed that Li Jin looked at him with a little coldness.

In the evening, Li Jin brought a bowl of rock sugar and snow pear soup.

The whole pear was peeled and the top was removed. The crystal clear soup inside was wrapped with wolfberries and red dates, exuding a sweet aroma.

It should be a good thing for clearing away heat and reducing fire, but Du Ming only felt a chill on his back.

Just because the moment Li Jin brought it over, the plot choice automatically popped up.

[This is a portion of poisoned rock sugar pear.]

A: Drink it.

【B: Refuse to drink. 】

【C: Custom.】

Needless to say, option A directly results in a BE ending. As for option B, judging by Li Jin's rapidly declining favorability, I'm afraid the ending won't be much better either.

So, choose...C?