"Fortunately, there was an unexpected curse affix." Black Butler said, "Otherwise, I don't know how this would end."

"It's just a delay." White Queen: "We have to face the problem eventually."

The moment the curse affix information flowed into Diya's mind, she found herself transferred to an unfamiliar room.

Compared to Fiora and Ash, she is the one who is most grateful for the curse affix.

Because she was not mentally prepared at all.

She really thought that the "not yet lovers" status could continue forever, and she thought it was fine. Although she liked Ash, she didn't hate Sword Princess either. After all, for Diya, she had too few friends.

In a sense, she is somewhat similar to Ash. Having been trapped in a tower for more than ten years, she is eager to grab anyone who can protect her. However, after she finally escapes from the tower, she has to be trapped in a larger palace.

Her willingness to bear the emperor's responsibilities also meant that she had to bear the emperor's loneliness.

Her interpersonal relationships were finally shaped during those two months of wandering.

She hadn't really thought about how their relationship would develop. Although she was a little older than Sonia, she was still the princess in the tower after all: innocent and ignorant.

She has a favorite person and a favorite color.

As long as I can be with Ash, as long as everyone is happy.

However, it seemed that everyone except her was in pain. Although she had expected Sword Princess's pain, she could not understand Ash's guilt.

"I thought he would be very happy..." Diya murmured, "After all, we two super cute girls like him."

White Queen: "He was happy at first, but then he became sad."

Diya: "Why? We didn't have a fight."

Red Death: "Because he senses your sadness."

Diya: “Am I sad?”

"You and Sword Princess are both very good at disguising yourself." Black Butler said, "She is good at deceiving others, trying to pretend that she can tolerate; you are good at deceiving yourself, trying to pretend that you don't care."

"You like to act like a spoiled child because you realize that you will be favored; and you are sensible because you are afraid that you will be abandoned."

"Even if there is no body temperature or smell, the contact between hearts is the most difficult to conceal." The White Queen said, "I have noticed several times that when Xiu is in contact with Jian Ji, he will consciously observe your emotions."

Diya: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I actually...actually I just care a little bit, but it's not unbearable."

"Impossible." The White Queen said firmly, "The essence of love is giving, possessiveness, sensitivity and unconsciousness. Its effect is clinging, jealousy, suspicion and inexplicable. You can endure it now because you know you are at a disadvantage, so you only hope to go further; but when you are at an advantage, you will never be more generous than Sword Princess."

Diya said weakly: "You can't be so sure..."

Black Butler: "Moreover, Ash is just like you, Princess Hitomi. You will be happy when others are happy and sad when others are sad... The more you wrong yourself to be nice to him, the more sad and self-blaming he will be. If Sword Princess wants to gain more and interrupt this ambiguous game, then he just hopes that you can lose less and stop this emotional torture."

"It just so happens that because of his psychological problems, he can't be cruel to the people who love him, so the situation has developed to this point."

"If he had been so cruel, we would have had no chance from the beginning. Even though we are better, more beautiful, and more powerful than Sword Princess, first come first served is the rule of love."

Red Dead: "How funny, how sad."

Yes, it's funny and sad.

If Ash didn't have this problem, Diya would never have been able to break through the boundaries of her teammates and occupy a place in his heart, forcing Ash to pay attention to her feelings; but precisely because he had this problem, he only had the courage to hand the blade to them, but could not make his own decision.

Bang!

The laboratory door was suddenly opened. Diya looked up and saw 'Ash' opening the door and coming in.

"I've equipped you with the 'Colorful Collection: Night Comet', which makes each directional miracle burst out a comet torrent, which, combined with your dense silk threads, is enough to instantly kill any normal enemy." 'Ash' took the lead in proving himself, and then asked: "Witch, I've actually wanted to ask you for a long time... Why do you like me?"

Diya was startled and shook her head: "I can't tell you, but I really like you."

"Really..." 'Ash' smiled and said, "Thank you."

"So, should we go find Sword Princess, or wait here?" He smiled bitterly, "But if we meet the real Sword Princess, she will probably kill me as soon as she sees me."

"Then, viewer, have you ever thought about how to solve this problem?" Diya asked.

"I'm just going to take it one step at a time." Ash sighed, observing the laboratory environment, and slowly approached the witch, "I've already prepared myself that none of you will accept me."

"No." Diya shook her head: "No matter what you become, I will always love you."

"Even if it's me like this?"

"Even if you are like this." Diya said softly: "It doesn't matter if you like more than just me, as long as I can always be with you."

'Ash' was depressed and sighed softly, "What can I do to repay your feelings?"

"What about Sword Princess?" Diya said, "She is not like me. She will put your feelings first. In her heart, her own feelings are as important as yours."

"I don't know." Ash murmured, "But if she can't accept me no matter what, then I am ready to break up with her. We will become the most familiar teammates and the most unfamiliar friends again--"

boom!

At the moment Ash drew his sword, Diya had already activated the miracle "Queen's Vision". Silk threads emerged from Ash's body, and each thread was accompanied by a comet torrent that was strong enough to penetrate the Sanctuary, instantly annihilating Ash into foam.

"Ash will never give up Sword Princess." Diya said softly, "Because that will cause the deepest harm to Sword Princess."

…

The witch calmed down and stopped staying. She opened the door and explored other areas. Soon, after she opened a door, she saw the Sword Princess waiting inside.

Sword Princess silently summoned out the "Ice Crystal Shoes", and Diya also summoned out the "Night Comet".

But they all knew that this move was not enough to convince each other.

"Sword Princess, before we separate," Diya asked, "Have you made a decision?"

Sword Princess nodded: "I originally wanted to show my cards tonight and force the viewer to make a choice, or in other words, force him to choose me and abandon you."

"I just didn't expect that he had similar plans," Sword Princess put her hand on the hilt of her sword, her face full of bitterness, "I didn't expect that he didn't choose me."

"But he didn't abandon you either."

"But what's the difference between this and abandoning me?" Sword Princess said with a wry smile, "I can no longer play those jealous games with you guys... If you continue like this, I will sooner or later resent you. Whether it's you who took the initiative to intervene, or the spectator who can't refuse you."

"I don't want to spend the rest of my life immersed in a vortex of resentment, or even sacrifice everything I have just to avenge you." Sword Princess murmured, "I've seen a saying, 'Anything that hurts you is a relationship you need to abandon.'"

Diya was stunned and said: "Jian Ji, you mean..."

"You two dogs should just lock yourself together. I won't bother you anymore." Sword Princess said coldly, "I am still a Saint Domain Magician even without love. Without the Viewer, can't I find someone who likes me?"

This was the best ending Diya could imagine.

Sword Lady quits, and she has exclusive possession of Ash - at least for a limited time in the virtual world - and when Ash returns to Gospel, they can move towards a happy ending.

Moreover, this is also in line with Sword Lady's character. She is jealous and decisive by nature. In the Continent of Time, she tried every means to say bad things about the viewer in front of Diya, for fear that Diya would develop a little affection for the viewer, just to monopolize the viewer.

Now she knew that it was impossible for her to get the unique love, so it was natural for her to give up. Moreover, she was successful in her own country and a young female saint. Would she still lack admirers?

but……

boom!

As the comet bombarded her, Diya withdrew her hand and passed over the 'Sword Princess' who turned into foam and dissipated.

"The Sword Princess will not give up on the Viewer," she said softly, "nor will she admit defeat to me."

…

After killing two more seemingly real 'Asher', Diya opened the door and saw a 'Sword Princess' sitting and resting.

Without waiting for Diya to prove herself, she said, "Whether you are real or fake, pretend to be a witch and simulate her reaction."

Diya was startled, then nodded: "Okay, what do you want to talk about?"

"I just killed a few 'Observers' and 'Witches'. I calmed down and rethought the relationship between us." 'Sword Princess' said: "Since the Observers can't make a choice, let us decide."

"What do you want to do?"

"First of all, we have to realize one thing." Sword Princess looked at Diya: "We have actually lost the qualifications to like others."

"Unless we are willing to quit this team, our only choices are to like the viewer or not get married. Even if we don't talk about forming a team in the virtual realm, those secret poisons alone mean that we are destined to stick together and not establish close relationships with others."

"The spectator is the only exception, because he is the cornerstone and founder of the team, so no matter how many close partners he has, it will not affect the safety of the team. In other words, even if he wants to do that, we can't stop him."

"But we operators are different. If you or Weisser have a lover, unless you have an indispensable position in the team, I will immediately ask the Observer to kick you out - even if you swear in the contract that you will not betray. The power of love is as terrifying as a miracle."

"I can't get complete love from the viewer. I chose the wrong person this time." Sword Princess looked at Diya and said, "But at least I can get more powerful power."

"Witch, let's serve him together." Sword Princess said, "But having said that, we can't let him get too far. We have to find a way to limit his interpersonal relationships. It doesn't matter if there are other people who like him, such as Weisser or future new operators, but just make sure that you and I occupy the most important position in his heart."

"But I must get the largest share of love," Sword Princess propped up her chin and squinted at Diya: "Witch, you can only be second, are you willing?"

Diya blinked when she heard it.

This was actually the best solution in her mind.

Since Fiora won't quit and Ash isn't willing to give up, let's just live together.

In fact, although Diya cared more or less, she had already prepared herself to share in her heart - apart from anything else, it was the four witch sisters who liked Ash, not just her.

When Diya separated the White Queen, Black Butler, and Red Death, Ash would have at least four companions. Even if the four of them could be considered as one, if Sword Princess had to be included, there would only be five, and Diya had no resistance.

At least not now.

More importantly, this plan is the best one for Ash. He doesn't have to be sad or give up.

Ash's happiness is the most important thing.

Just as Ash didn't want to hurt the witch's heart, how could Diya bear to make Ash sad?

Moreover, Sword Princess was clear and thoughtful, and the points she raised were all things that Diya herself had not thought of. According to Sword Princess's vain personality, she would indeed turn to pursue power and choose the most cost-effective solution.

only……

boom!

Diya retracted the silk thread, without even looking at the 'Sword Princess' who was blasted into foam by the comet, and pushed open the door and walked out of the laboratory.

"Sword Princess is not a rational person who can also make sense in her emotions." The witch said, "Don't insult her."