Chapter 183 Onpharos 1-37 No matter the cost. ...
As a child, Bai E would play Oracle cards with his friends in the courtyard of the festival.
The roles of others always change with frequency and time, but he himself is always the unchanging "savior".
Sirimitshe is just a small village, and the savior exists only in children's playhouses. Because of the Oracle card and extraordinary strength, Bai'er becomes the savior in the game.
He thought it was just a series of fun games, leading his peers or children to defeat the villains and become heroes who save the world.
He never imagined that his village would be attacked by the Black Tide monsters before he left.
He even... personally killed his companion who had turned into a Black Tide monster.
Just the afternoon before, they were playing on the ridges of the fields, taking a nap at sunset amidst the scent of wheat.
Caught off guard, he and his surviving companion, Xilian, embarked on a journey to Ohmma.
And unexpectedly, he became the "savior" in the oracle.
It was as if everything was assured the moment he drew that oracle card.
Bai Er often wondered, was he really the savior? Was it possible that the oracle was wrong?
He was just an ordinary person from a remote rural area, whose only advantage seemed to be his physical strength. When he first arrived in Ohma, he was even mocked because of his shabby clothes.
It was Ms. Aglaia who designed a suit for him after he officially took command of the army, which helped him shed the "rustic" label.
Beelzebub doesn't know if he is the savior, but for the expectations of others and for the promises that can never be fulfilled, he will strive to become the "savior" and the dawn of Onphalus.
As the oracle said—
"You will bear the scorching sun on your shoulders until the iris in your palm returns once more."
Bai Er had asked many times, "What is an iris?"
Tiber, who was in charge of delivering divine messages, told him: "Oracles are elusive. Sometimes they are just what they seem, and sometimes they have a different meaning."
There is no species called "Iris" in Onpharos. Bai'er had searched for species from various lost city-states during his hunt for Black Tide monsters, but none of them matched.
He didn't know if it was a flower, grass, or some kind of animal.
Flowers and plants are easy to understand, and you can hold them in your hands, but if it's an animal... Bai E thinks it definitely isn't an earth beast.
He told Xilian about his divine revelation and speculation.
Back in Ailimishe, Xilian was a priestess of the Titan of Ages, Oronis, and from a young age, she could dream of the Titan's existence. Bai'er wondered if he could learn something from Xilian.
Xi Lian was able to vaguely perceive some things.
She often dreamed of a cold, dark space with a curtain hanging down, on which lifelike little figures were projected, like watching a theatrical performance—a word she had learned after arriving in Ohma, in which the little figures called it a movie.
She often saw a handsome young man running on the screen, or seriously exercising, or going on adventures with his friends, or falling in love with someone he met... Everything projected on the screen was more like a biography of a person.
While Xi Lian was still confused, she would play similar games with Bai E, just like a child imitating an adult.
When I woke up, those things were still clearly etched in my mind, but the specific appearance of the person in the curtain was like a message in a bottle drifting away with the current, leaving no trace.
When Bai E received the divine oracle, Xi Lian felt as if she had vaguely grasped something.
She said intuitively, "I think... it's very likely a small animal that looks like a flower."
Small and cute, beautiful and lively, they not only thrive on the ground, but also fly into the sky.
Bai E was completely baffled and could only pay closer attention to these things from the back.
Even after he finished his military career and went to the Divine Enlightenment Tree Court for further studies, he still gained nothing about the matters mentioned in the divine oracle.
If we look at it bluntly, will he end up carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders until the person he desires appears?
Bai E thought that he would eventually have to bear the burden of the world.
Initially, the role of "savior" put him under immense pressure, and he occasionally felt a slight sense of unworthiness. However, through repeated battles and the guidance of his teacher, Tibo, he has come to understand—
The oracle only determined his fate, not his present or the future after that fate.
Was he born a savior?
If he were to fall into despair upon arriving in Ohm, would Aglaia acknowledge him as the savior?
From the moment he decided to shoulder the responsibility of the world, he became the "savior".
During the years he studied at the Tree Pavilion, Bai E almost forgot about the divine oracle.
The threat of the Black Tide is growing ever closer, and there's also the threat from the Senate. The Golden Blood know the divine oracle, but they don't care too much about it.
Although prophecies always come true in various ways, their most important responsibility is to recreate the world and preserve the citizens of Ohm.
The same applies to Bai E.
However, when he saw the priest Kephale from beyond the heavens, he had an almost certain intuition—
He seemed to have found the iris from the oracle.
Bai E had never seen or found this species before, yet he was able to identify it based on just one meeting.
He couldn't believe such an intuition.
Unable to believe it, he found himself unconsciously growing close to and attached to the other person, to the point that things had come to this.
Bai E always felt that they must have met.
Their first meeting seems to be not in the treehouse, but in the more distant... future?
That sounds even more absurd.
Past memories can at least be brought back through Eulonis's prayers, but how can future memories be retrieved?
Bai E didn't know.
He approached the other person with restraint yet unrestrained affection, taking the iris, which he himself was uncertain about, into his palm.
But as the conversation was just ending, Bai Er inexplicably felt a pang of heart palpitations.
The oracle said that the iris would return.
Therefore, they will have to part ways.
“Why not a reunion?” Xi Lian said with a smile. “Bai E, who knows, we might already be on a brighter path.”
They didn't have to endure the loneliness of years gone by, nor did they have to suffer the agonizing pain of being burned by flames. Fortunately, they witnessed a miracle at the very beginning of their journey.
The confidence brought by the miracle made them realize the true nature of the world more quickly.
Miracles treats them just like everyone else, making people want to get close to them.
“The visitors from outer space always seem to be a bit arrogant towards the locals,” Xi Lian said slowly. “The curtain of Oronis tells many related stories. Those people never treat us like human beings, giving orders at will and looking at us with a superior gaze—just like the Lai Gu Shi.”
“But Yuanbao—you also think this nickname is cute, right? I learned it from Feng Jin, and he didn’t object when he heard it~ Yuanbao treats us like… I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s definitely better than the feeling I get from Lai Gu Shi.”
"It seems like he... sees us as fragile people he has to protect? Bai'er, do you know what he's been through in the past?"
Bai E shook his head.
He knew nothing about He Yuan's activities in the heavens; most of the information came from Wan Di.
All he knew was that Crane and I had many other "lovers" like him in the heavens.
After hearing the information, Xi Lian suddenly realized, "I understand."
"Because he has experienced some bad things, when he sees us, he wants to preserve this beauty even more."
In He Yuan's eyes, the bond between the Golden Descendants was just like the Five Heroes of the Clouds he had once experienced.
People from various city-states, with different personalities, came together, using all their strengths to strive for a great goal...
He Yuan originally wanted to do everything in her power to help this game within a game complete its re-creation.
But he didn't expect that the re-creation was a lie, a lie created by someone for their own selfish desires.
He could have quit immediately and asked everyone he knew for help.
But the game told He Yuan from the beginning that he could not leave unless the re-creation of the world was successful or some other accident occurred.
Even trying to send a signal to Lan using the Dawn Machine didn't work!
Fortunately, she was on good terms with Lady Black Tower and Screw Gum from the Genius Club. They gave her a few gadgets so that Crane Kite could add ingredients to the fire and disrupt the process.
He Yuan patted Bai E on the back and gently comforted him, "What's wrong?"
Bai E said sullenly, "I just feel...it's so good to have met you."
"I am also very lucky to have met everyone."
Initially, He Yuan thought this was a good start. Her companions were all good-looking and had unique skills. Even interesting people were interested in her, and she had a wonderful time.
He originally intended it as a vacation, but as he gradually developed feelings for it, he began to want to do something about it.
At first, people would worry about their gains and losses because of the initial attributes and items, but later they stopped caring about these things.
He Yuan only hoped that he could truly save them.
"It might not be the best way to put it, but I'm very grateful to everyone... for giving me a chance to make up for my regrets."
He can't forget the pain of the past.
This pain will fade with time, become blurred with time, and eventually slowly fade from his memory. But whenever he thinks about it occasionally, that heart-wrenching feeling will surge up like a tide and overwhelm him.
He Yuan once tried to create a new file, hoping to use the happiness of the new file to cover up the past.
But when he sees similar scenery, he always thinks of this time in the past, of who was by his side, playing with him in the streets and alleys, of who indulged his ignorance and accompanied him to the end of happiness.
This archive officially ended three hours after it began.
He Yuan didn't consider herself a sentimental person. The game world amplified people's senses and desires, making them incredibly unrestrained.
At least in the real world, his behavior would be judged as "womanizing and promiscuous." His actions may not violate the law, but they would be severely criticized on a moral level.
But the game takes all of this for granted, as if the world is indulging him.
Let's talk about something unrealistic.
He felt that the world "loved" him.
His behavior serves as the standard rule, making all these unreasonable behaviors "common sense".
...
Perhaps because they were about to part ways, He Yuan had a lot to say.
Bai E happened to be nearby, so he told Bai E about his experiences and regrets.
"Are you afraid we'll end up like that?" Bai'e took his hand and placed it on his neck, letting He Yuan grip his vital point tightly. "If doing this will put your mind at ease, then place your mark on me..."
I want to put your mind at ease.
He Yuan asked, "Don't you think I'm too controlling?"
Actually, he had already activated the monitoring mode, so he wouldn't be detected.
Bai'er answered him frankly, "No, I have nothing to hide from you, I..."
The man lowered his head, seemingly a little shy, and said, "I am willing to be controlled by you."
For the first time, He Yuan saw a sky-blue light in the darkness before her.
The light emanated a firm belief and intense love, as if it were about to become his sky.
"I believe you won't hurt me."
They spent four or five months together, did everything intimately, and were the closest people in the world to each other.
Bai E was willing to believe in He Yuan unconditionally.
It wasn't just because of the oracle.
Before he could even recall the oracle, he had already become the enemy's prisoner.
"I deserve to die." Crane Kite suddenly had this thought.
If Bai E hadn't brought it up, and he had been monitoring the situation, he might have felt a little guilty, but not like he does now, feeling like he'd done something very unfair to Bai E.
He certainly wouldn't replace Bai E, but secretly monitoring him and Bai E actively letting him control him are two different things.
Bai E noticed the hesitation and guilt on He Yuan's face and took the initiative to say, "It's not just me, I believe Wan Di and Teacher Xia would make the same choice."
They would all choose to be completely open.
As for the secret of the crane and the kite?
They believed that one day, the secret would be revealed by their lover himself.
...I felt even more guilty.
He Yuan lowered her head and leaned against Bai E's chest, concealing the expression on her face.
“I understand,” He Yuan hugged him. “After everything is over, I will take you to the place where I grew up.”
He couldn't reveal his true identity, but he could let Bai E know everything about this world.
"And what about us?" Wan Di sat on the other side of He Yuan, encircling the priest from behind. "Can we go see the place where you grew up? Can we travel with you?"
Once everything is over, he can't immediately embark on his journey, but he wants a promise.
Xia, arriving a step too late, could only sit to the side, coldly watching He Yuan, as if to say, "If you don't agree, I'll keep staring at you."
Even without looking, He Yuan could feel Xia's determination at that moment.
He shrank back into Bai E's arms, somewhat annoyed, and glared at them, "You're all like this... how could I possibly refuse!"
Actions have proven everything.
Regardless of whether He Yuan was genuinely or feigning his monitoring, once he spoke these words and proved all his thoughts, all the data and assumptions ceased to exist.
If he still doubts their sincerity and love, then he is truly a heartless and ruthless person.
He Yuan is not, and could never become, such a person.
Bai E pinched his cheek, her words laced with amusement: "We all believe in you, it's just..."
I just can't quite believe it.
When they learned that they were just a string of data, their minds had already gone through a rollercoaster of emotions.
It's hard to digest, but they have to digest and accept it.
When they learn that they are data, they find it hard to believe that they will be chosen and remembered, especially since this extraterrestrial visitor has a complicated identity and is full of captivating charm.
“Let’s just say we lack confidence in ourselves,” Bai’er said. “The outer heavens are so far away from us, and so are you, who came from the outer heavens.”
He Yuan understood.
He held the three people's hands tightly, saying, "Please believe me, I will definitely keep my promise."
No matter the cost.
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Author's note: Here we are!
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