Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Kuang San and Shion were stunned. Obviously, they had never heard Fang Zheng talk about this matter before. Therefore, when they heard Fang Zheng mention that he was leaving, they couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Leave... this world?"
"That's right."
Fang Zheng nodded and then looked at the two of them.
"You should know that I am not from this world. In fact, I come from another world. In that world, I encountered some trouble and lost my power. In order to regain my power and find a way back, I have been traveling between different worlds..."
"Then, then I also want to go to your world with you, Mr. Fang Zheng... Is that not possible?"
"Just listen to me first."
Seeing that Shion couldn't wait to speak, Fang Zheng also raised his hand hastily.
"I say this for a reason. In this world, if there were no elves, it would still be a very peaceful world. At least, Yoshino, you should be able to live the daily life you want. But it's different in my world. If you want to leave with me, you will face many enemies. In my world, order and chaos are currently at war, and the devils in hell and the gods in heaven are also entangled. Although it is generally calm at the moment, no one knows when the war will start. By that time, it will not be a petty battle like the one between AST and the elves. On the contrary, it will be a catastrophe that sweeps the entire continent, and tens of thousands of people will die in a war. Corpses are everywhere, and blood flows like a river..."
“Woo…”
After hearing Fang Zheng's story, Shiono's face turned pale, and Kuang San raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"But words are not enough, so I'll just show you."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng opened his personal terminal, and soon, a war scene appeared in front of the two of them. It was the scene when Fang Zheng and his subordinates fought against the Chaos Monster Army in the North. At that time, Fang Zheng thought that this was the first battle that Tiandao Palace intervened in the main world, so he recorded it. And now... it was just right to let the two elves broaden their horizons.
“Wow…”
Seeing the terrifying, distorted monster army projected on the terminal, as well as the paladins and girls fighting against the monster army, Kuang San's eyes widened in surprise. As Fang Zheng said, this world is still very peaceful. Even Kuang San only faces enemies like AST and magicians. This large-scale battle with thousands of people fighting one after another is the first time she has seen it.
"Alas--!"
The strange and terrifying appearance of the Chaos Monsters naturally scared Yoshino, not to mention that Fang Zheng didn't care about the Review Committee. There were naturally many images of Chaos Monsters attacking Paladins and eating or tearing them into pieces. Without any cover, the cruelty of war was nakedly displayed at this moment. Even Kuang San put away her originally relaxed smile and looked at the scene in front of her with a serious expression, not to mention Yoshino, who was kind-hearted and didn't like fighting.
“That’s what’s going on in my world.”
Seeing Shion trembling with fear, Fang Zheng turned off the projection at the right time, otherwise Shion would have been frightened.
"Although everything is relatively peaceful in my territory, I also have many enemies. Some of them are very powerful and I cannot defeat them alone. Otherwise, I would not have lost my strength and come here. When I return, I will fight my enemies again. By that time, my territory may also be caught in the flames of war."
This is why Fang Zheng wanted to make it clear to Shion. He had discovered that Shion was almost a complete pacifist and didn't like fighting. Shion couldn't do either self-defense or active attack. But if they wanted to return to the main world, even if Fang Zheng didn't need Shion to be particularly aggressive, she must at least have the faith and will to fight to protect her life.
From this point of view, Xia Shi and Cui's fighting will is much stronger than that of Shion. After all, Tiandao Palace is their hard-earned home, and they are certainly willing to fight to protect their home.
But if there were no elves in this elf world, it would be much more peaceful than the main world where Fang Zheng was. According to Yoshino's personality, this world would obviously suit her better. After all, if elves did not exist, then AST and magicians would not exist either. Then Yoshino would not encounter any danger, and she would not have to fight anymore, but could live the peaceful and stable life she wanted.
That's why Fang Zheng had made it clear to Shion in advance. After all, he was not a human trafficker, and he had to make everything clear in advance. No matter what, Shion had to have enough understanding before making a decision. You know, if you leave this world this time, there will be no way back.
"...So, I hope you can think carefully before answering. After all, if I take you away from this world, you will never come back. You will leave here forever and will never be able to return to this world again."
Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Kuang San did not react, and even raised her eyebrows, revealing a hint of expectation. For Kuang San, she no longer had any attachment to this world except revenge. In this case, if she could leave this world, it would not be a bad thing for her.
But for Yoshino... the situation is completely different.
Sure enough, soon, Shion frowned and thought with a sad face. Originally, Shion only wanted to be with Fang Zheng, and she didn't think too much about other things. In Shion's view, Fang Zheng would obviously protect and take care of her. But now, Fang Zheng told her that if she continued to stay by his side, she would most likely have to face danger and battles...
Shion doesn't like fighting, she doesn't like being hurt, and naturally doesn't like hurting others. But ideals are beautiful, and reality is cruel. The images played by Fangzheng before have already nakedly shown the cruelty and horror of war, which is obviously very difficult for Shion to accept.
From this point of view, Fang Zheng's proposal is obviously very good for Shion. She will lose her memory and live the life she expects as an ordinary human again. She will no longer remember Kurumi, Fang Zheng, or the elves and battles. As long as she lives a leisurely and peaceful life like usual, it will be fine.
But... do we really need to do this?
Yoshino clenched her hands and stared at the ground in front of her. She bit her lip and remained silent.
Fang Zheng and Kuang San did not speak. This was Shion's own choice, and she had to make the decision herself. Neither Fang Zheng nor Kuang San could make the choice for Shion. After all, this was a journey to leave this world and go to a whole new world.
Time passed minute by minute until the light of the setting sun disappeared from the window and night fell. Only then did Yoshino take a deep breath and then looked up at Fang Zheng.
"I...I have decided, Mr. Fang Zheng...I want to continue to be with Mr. Fang Zheng...I, I want to go to the new world too!"
Fang Zheng was not surprised by Yoshino's answer. He just stared at Yoshino quietly.
"When I get back, I may have a lot of things to deal with, and I won't be able to stay by your side like I am now."
"It's okay... I can bear it alone."
"Perhaps someone you don't know will come and cause you trouble, or even attack you?"
"I will try my best...I will try my best not to let him succeed!"
"Maybe I can use your strength to join the battle. Is that okay?"
“Woo…”
This time, Yoshino finally hesitated for a moment, and then she nodded.
"I... I am willing to help Brother Fang Zheng... Although I don't like fighting... But I think Brother Fang Zheng's enemies must be bad people... If we don't stop them, they will definitely cause more people to suffer and suffer, so..."
There is such an answer... But this is indeed in line with Yoshino's way of thinking.
"It looks like you've made your decision."
After hearing Yoshino's answer, Fang Zheng stood up and stretched out his hand. Soon, along with his movements, a dazzling light appeared from Fang Zheng's hand, and then, the light gradually condensed and formed two transparent, pentagonal soul stones that looked like crystals.
"This is……?"
"This is the Soul Stone... If you are willing, reach out and hold it. In this way, everything you have, even your soul, will belong to me. We will be together forever and will never be separated."
"ah……"
Hearing this, Shiono's eyes suddenly lit up, and then she stood up, walked in front of Fang Zheng, and carefully looked at the soul stone in front of her. Then she glanced at Kuang San beside her.
"So, what about Sister Kuang San?"
"...I didn't have a choice, did I? Besides, I'm very interested in the new world you mentioned, Mr. Fang Zheng."
In response to Yoshino's question, Kurumi smiled and spoke, then the two looked at each other, then reached out and grasped the soul stone floating in front of them.
At the same time, the familiar system prompt sound rang again in Fang Zheng's ears.