Dimension Game Empire Chapter 182

The pity in the girl’s last glance was understood by Sethman. It was not mockery at him being schemed against by Xia Yan, nor was it sympathy for his impending death.

It was the gaze often held by those in positions of power, who possessed knowledge, strength, and authority, towards the ignorant, unknowing, and foolish commoners.

Qishi was pitying—him, who was completely ignorant of power.

“Ding—You have killed member ‘Sethman’. As this game is a free-for-all combat scenario, you will receive all of the VIP points and items on the deceased. You have gained sixteen VIP points, your current points total is one hundred and seventy-two.”

Xia Yan withdrew from the S.E.E.D state. The side effects made his complexion pale, but upon hearing the virtual panel’s notification, the joy of his gains alleviated the feeling of exhaustion and weakness.

Although, Sethman’s yield was much less than that of Lei Wen and Fan Ye, and he didn’t even drop a single item.

“Bert, Gareth…”

Ais, weakened, stood up from the wall. She leaned against the wall, staring blankly at the shattered battlefield in the distance. The golden cross stood tall on the horizon, like a gravestone’s prayer.

Her companions had perished before this battle. Adventurers were always prepared for death. But Bert and Gareth had not died in the dungeon adventure, but had been used as pawns, as tools.

Used by Lilin… no, by the man before her.

“Why, did you deceive us?”

Ais leaned weakly against the wall, the effects of the anesthetic not completely worn off. Even so, the girl glared at Xia Yan. Her usually clear and flawless pupils were now filled with anger and… disbelief.

Perhaps, more than the deaths of Bert and Gareth, what made Ais, who was usually as calm as water, angry and annoyed, was Xia Yan’s ‘deception’, ‘lies’, and betrayal.

“Deception?”

Xia Yan chuckled, dragging his body, still suffering from the side effects of S.E.E.E.D, to Ais. His crimson eyes looked down at her from above.

“Think carefully about our interactions, words, and actions. What you know about me is nothing more than ‘self-proclaimed’ facts.”

Ais’s pupils suddenly widened.

“I didn’t mean to deceive anyone, it’s just that none of you understand my true nature.”

“…..”

Ais was silent. The girl had to admit, this was the truth.

Xia Yan had never said what kind of person he was. He had only maintained a gentle smile, and occasionally revealed kindness, which made the Loki Familia believe that ‘Lilin’ was a very simple child.

Ais was the only one who had ever seen another side of Xia Yan. On the martial arts arena where they first met, Xia Yan had threatened her with her virginity. But when they met for the second time, he was a completely different person.

Ais had not been without doubts about the change in Xia Yan’s personality. However, in their interactions, all of this had been subconsciously ignored by her.

From the initial concern about the reasons for the other party’s rapid strengthening, to gradually being attracted, and even her body almost being taken advantage of by Xia Yan. But even so, she still had not realized the true Xia Yan.

To put it bluntly, it was all their self-righteousness.

“How is it? Ais.”

Xia Yan moved closer, using his fingers to lift the girl’s fair chin, making her confused golden pupils meet his own.

“Now that you understand everything, what will you do?” Xia Yan couldn’t help but smile with pleasure.

This was the afterglow of victory.

Ais’s golden eyes changed.

The man before her, who was genuinely pleased by the victory, seemed to be anticipating what kind of reaction the canary trapped in the cage would have.

“Will you, reject me?!”

Ais was puzzled by her own behavior. Her body, which had recovered some strength, could obviously shake off Xia Yan directly. Compared to her current self, Xia Yan’s body was much weaker.

But for some reason, Ais couldn’t muster the thought of resisting.

“As expected, Ais, you’re a good girl.”

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“Huff…”

“…Was I too cruel to you, Ais?”

Xia Yan seemed to be saying with some remorse, but the expression on his face was full of joyful smiles, with no so-called remorse at all.

He deeply realized the changes in his ideology.

Although, his feelings towards Qi and Ais were different. But it was undeniable that he had gradually changed the rules and morals that a ‘normal person’ should follow.

Along with the growth of his strength and mentality, Xia Yan’s values were undoubtedly becoming more and more detached from the thinking that a normal person should have.

Xia Yan gently stroked Ais’s pretty face resting on his shoulder, his pupils thoughtful as if looking into the distance.

So-called rules are prepared for those who cannot survive without following the law.

And those who possess power should be trampling on the rules.

“That’s right. There are no rules that can bind me anymore.”

“Number of survivors in this Imperial Game: 1.

①The free-for-all mode of this game has ended, and the authority to use VIP points is now open to member game players.

②The authority of the game-specific ability ‘Grace’ is now open. ‘Grace’ will forever belong to the only survivor of this game, ‘Lilin’.

③After completing main quest one, you will leave this game within five minutes.”

Xia Yan looked at the prompts that popped up on the virtual panel. All of the other four member game players besides him had died, which slowly dissipated the sense of tension that he had always felt in his heart.

This game originally tested the growth rate, potential, and the strength of each game player’s special skills. Therefore, the use of VIP points was closed to restrict the talent skills of each game player.

Xia Yan looked at the prompts that popped up on the virtual panel. All of the other four member game players besides him had died, which slowly dissipated the sense of tension that he had always felt in his heart.

Now that there was only one member game player left, it was not surprising that the restrictions were lifted.

Of course, if the understanding of talent skills reached the point where it could slightly break away from the control of the Imperial Club, it would naturally be possible to exert the effect of talent skills without relying on VIP points.