hotmtlnovel Chapter 512 Peach Blossom - Treating Everyone Fairly
Chapter 512 Peach Blossom - Treating Everyone Fairly
The light emanating from Xiao Xiao froze for a moment because of this unexpected word.
【retire?】
Its voice was filled with pure doubt, and its bouncy body swayed in mid-air.
Does the owner mean that after this version, we should take a good rest and have a long vacation?
Tao Yao looked at its innocent and carefree appearance, which showed no sign of grasping the key point, and shook her head helplessly.
"You didn't understand what I meant. I mean..."
She shifted to a more comfortable position, sinking deeper into the soft bedding, and explained in a matter-of-fact, as calm as if stating the weather.
"If this major version 4.0 can successfully fulfill the mission entrusted to me by the goddess and get the world back on track and become a better place."
"Then naturally, I have no need to continue existing."
"Or to put it another way, there's no need for me to continue appearing in the story."
She paused, her peach blossom eyes filled with a hint of longing for the future, and a touch of relieved languor.
"By then, I'll find a secluded, picturesque spot somewhere that no one else can find, build a small house, raise a few cats, and retire peacefully."
"Or we could just go straight to Earth and find a place suitable to live."
These words, spoken lightly, caused the small light to flicker violently, almost overloading on the spot.
No! Absolutely not!
It suddenly became anxious, and its voice became sharp and distorted.
But what if the master retires? What will happen to all this mess?
What will happen to Lady End and Lady Eternity? They're definitely going to turn the whole world upside down!
[And there's Hiiro and the others...and so many fairies...and this civilization that's about to be restarted...]
Without you, everything would be in chaos!
Faced with a series of panicked questions from Xiao Xiao, Tao Yao remained calm in her response.
"Xiaoxiao, I hope you can understand."
"I am not the protagonist of the game 'Fairy Journey'."
Her words carried a strange penetrating power, instantly silencing Xiaoxiao.
"From the perspective of the plot, it's only a matter of time before my role as the guide and mastermind behind the scenes ends after I've completed all my missions. Isn't that the most reasonable ending?"
Her analysis, which was so insightful it was like a game-changer, left Xiaoxiao speechless.
Yes, from a "game" perspective, it's perfectly normal for an NPC to fade out of the scene after completing their entire storyline.
Seeing the small light dimming, Tao Yao finally softened.
"But don't worry, Xiaoxiao."
She stretched out her finger and gently touched the tiny ball of light.
"This is just my initial idea, a most ideal retirement plan."
"Moreover, all of this is based on the premise that I think 'it's time'."
"I won't do that, at least not in the short term."
She drew out her words, with a hint of the cunning of a wicked woman.
"If the development of version 4.0 does not satisfy me."
"Then I'll definitely keep playing it and updating the version to 5.0, 6.0... until I get tired of it."
Upon hearing these words, the light that had almost been extinguished suddenly rekindled, even brighter than before.
【Very good! 】
It happily spun around in mid-air several times before finally feeling relieved.
As long as the owner still has things she's not satisfied with, it means she won't leave for the time being!
"Alright, Xiaoxiao."
Tao Yao clapped her hands, bringing the topic back on track.
"Go and prepare a version 4.0 solution."
"Follow my line of thinking."
"Those girls in the main characters' group will find this place sooner or later. And as we agreed before, I will arrange a grand ceremony for them at that time, as the final BOSS."
She squinted her eyes lazily.
"And the plan you prepared only needs to make me, the BOSS, appear more magnificent, more shocking, and more memorable when I make my appearance."
Don't worry, Master!
Xiao Xiao immediately puffed out her chest and made a promise in a highly enthusiastic tone, as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
[A small guarantee!]
[This will absolutely make your BOSS battle the most unprecedented, magnificent, and spectacular performance in the entire history of "Fairy Journey"! Guaranteed to make all players cry out in admiration and give you a perfect score!]
After saying that, it transformed into a streak of light, full of energy, and retreated back into the system space.
The room returned to silence.
After finishing her conversation with Xiaoxiao about version 4.0, Taoyao was just about to close her eyes for a short rest.
knock knock.
A soft knock sounded on the door.
"Come in."
The door was pushed open, and a tall, elegant dragon maid carefully walked in, carrying a glass of warm water.
"Master, are you feeling alright? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Tao Yao waved her hand, indicating that she was fine.
"It's nothing. Have Xiao Mo and Xiao Heng returned yet?"
The dragon maid answered respectfully.
"not yet."
"The two gentlemen said they want to prepare enough ingredients for you, so it will take a little time. But it should be done soon."
She just finished speaking.
The space inside the room then became distorted in two completely different ways.
The next second, the figures of End and Eternity appeared in the room simultaneously, one on the left and one on the right.
In each of their hands, they held a small, futilely struggling beast.
What the End held was a strange creature composed entirely of solidified shadows and dark flames. Its form constantly shifted between solid and gaseous states, radiating an aura of pure destruction.
"This is the 'Beast of Annihilation'."
Finally, he casually tossed the calamity beast in his hand to the dragon maid, his words concise and commanding.
"Its flesh and blood contain a power of termination that is slightly weaker than mine, but precisely because of this, it can purify all negative states. Stew it up and use it to nourish the Primal Body."
In Eternal's hand was a delicate creature, as if sculpted from crystal. Inside its body, it seemed as if a river of stars flowed, radiating a soft yet constant light.
"Use mine."
Eternal also handed over the calamity beast she was holding, her movements much gentler.
“This is the ‘Time Crystal Beast.’ Its core can solidify life force and slow down all decay. Her original body is too volatile.”
"You can only use mine!" The golden eyes of the End instantly locked onto Eternity.
"What the origin needs is nourishment, not destruction." Eternity returns the gaze without backing down.
Caught in the middle, the dragon maid held two top-grade ingredients with vastly different styles, both exuding a terrifying aura. She was caught in a dilemma, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.
In the end, despite the almost tangible pressure from the two supreme fairies, she accepted both portions of ingredients and fled the room as if escaping.
After a while.
When the dragon maid pushed the door open again, she carried two exquisite soup bowls with different aromas on her tray.
However, before she could even get close to the bedside...
Two figures flashed by again.
The End and Eternity each took a soup bowl from the tray, and then appeared on either side of Tao Yao's bed at the same time.
Finally, holding the obsidian soup bowl, filled with a thick, dark golden broth, a powerful, warm current wafted over her.
"Original source, drink mine."
Yongheng held a crystal soup bowl, the soup of which was crystal clear, like melting stars, exuding a warm and peaceful aura.
"Drink mine, this one is mild."
Two soup bowls were simultaneously handed to Tao Yao, almost touching her lips.
The two supreme fairies stood on either side of the bed, staring at each other, neither willing to give way an inch.
Tao Yao looked at the two soup bowls sandwiched between her from both sides and was speechless for a moment.
On the left is the obsidian soup bowl held by the End, inside which a dark golden soup is bubbling, with an aura of domineering destruction and new life intertwined. Just smelling it is enough to purify the weariness deep in one's soul.
On the right is a crystal soup bowl held by Eternity, the soup as clear as a galaxy, with the gentle power of time flowing and emanating a tranquility that can freeze everything in its most beautiful moment.
This situation is really...
She knew very well that she absolutely could not take sides.
These two children, one obsessive and the other stubborn, will cause who knows what kind of trouble they'll get into if they feel neglected.
We must treat everyone equally!
With this thought in mind, a calm and gentle smile reappeared on Tao Yao's slightly tired face.
"Children make choices."
She spoke slowly, announcing it in a matter-of-fact tone.
"I want it all."
However, she clearly underestimated the obsession these two supreme fairies had with certain things.
"Drink mine first." The golden eyes of the End stared directly at Tao Yao, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Drink mine first." The eternally cold response rang out almost simultaneously, "Her is too domineering; it's not good for your health."
“Nourishment is the key,” the final retort.
"Gentleness is the key to longevity." Eternity will never fade.
Tao Yao: "..."
She saw it.
It is much more difficult than you imagine to be fair to everyone.
Since reasoning with them doesn't work...
Tao Yao's smile remained unchanged. She stretched out her hands and, with gentle yet undeniable movements, took the two soup bowls from the hands of End and Eternity at the same time.
then.
Under the astonished gaze of the two supreme fairies.
She slowly poured the clear, star-like "Time Crystal Beast" soup from Eternity's hand into the obsidian soup bowl in the End, which contained a domineering dark golden broth.
hum!
The end and eternity, two completely opposite supreme powers, collided violently within the small soup bowl!
The dark golden broth and the clear starlight intertwined, annihilated, and reformed wildly, eventually transforming into a unique color that was both chaotic and profound, as if it contained the secrets of the beginning of the universe.
Having done all this, Tao Yao picked up the unique bowl of soup and, under the blank gaze of the End and Eternity, slowly and deliberately drank it all in one gulp.
After this operation...
Whether it is the end or the end.
Or perhaps it is eternity.
They were all speechless and completely stunned.
……
The next day.
Inside a simple room at the headquarters of the Apostolic Order.
Hilo opened her eyes and got out of bed.
Without pausing for a moment, she went straight to the wardrobe, skillfully changed into a well-tailored classic black and white maid outfit, and tied her long silver hair back.
After checking herself in the mirror to make sure her outfit was appropriate, she left the room.
Today, she's going to Manju Academy to have a good talk with the fairies gathered there.
As soon as she stepped into the corridor, a slightly teasing greeting came from the side.
Good morning, Shiloh. You really love this outfit.
Lily leaned against the wall, arms crossed, looking Shilo up and down in her standard maid outfit.
Hilo stopped and looked at her, responding in a calm, factual tone.
"Because I am a maid."
"Only by wearing this outfit can I most clearly prove my identity."
This overly logical and rational answer left Baihe momentarily speechless.
Just then, a steady sound of footsteps came from the other end of the corridor.
Black Rose walked over.
Hilo's attention was involuntarily drawn to the other person's long, straight legs.
Yesterday, those legs were twisted and deformed from the backlash of power.
Seemingly noticing Hilo's gaze, Black Rose spoke up to explain.
"It was cured last night, and now I can walk around with difficulty."
Her face still wore that cynical indifference, as if she hadn't been the one who had faced a life-or-death crisis yesterday.
After saying that, she got straight to the point.
“Hilo, if you don’t mind.”
"Lily and I plan to go with you."
Upon hearing this suggestion, Hilo did not immediately agree, but instead asked a question in return.
"you sure?"
"Those fairies at Manju Academy won't give you a friendly look."
This is not alarmist.
The members of the Apostolic Order already had an extremely bad reputation; they were seen as the embodiment of disaster and chaotic believers.
Among these, Black Rose is the most famous, but also the one with the worst reputation.
The blood on her hands was far more than that of anyone else in the cult.
Sending her to the fairies' stronghold is like throwing a piece of fresh meat into a pack of hungry wolves.
However, Black Rose simply shrugged indifferently at Shiloh's reminder.
"It's ok."
She even added, half-jokingly.
"At worst, I'll just give them my head in return."
"Don't listen to her nonsense!"
Lily, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't take it anymore. She glared at Black Rose with annoyance before turning to Shiloh and explaining their true intentions.
"The reason we want to go with you this time is mainly to represent the Apostle Order and formally discuss the possibility of cooperation with them."
"cooperate?"
Hilo's reaction remained calm, but the word clearly surprised her as well.
“That’s right.” Lily nodded, her expression turning serious. “The world is about to descend into chaos. The era of going it alone is over. Both we and they need allies.”
Hilo remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
Finally, she gave a reply.
"can."
"But let me make it clear beforehand that I am only responsible for bringing you there and facilitating this meeting. Whether you can reach an agreement or not, or whether you will be beaten to death on the spot, is none of my concern."
"Deal." Lily readily agreed.
Once the decision was made, the three of them did not delay any longer.
Led by Lily, they passed through several heavily guarded corridors and arrived at a huge underground hangar.
A menacing, jet-black aircraft, exuding an ominous and oppressive aura, was quietly parked in the center of the hangar.
As the hatch opened, the three of them went up one by one.