Who taught him to restore the country like this

Chapter 195 Substitution
That's understandable if you can't figure it out.

Mavis's precognitive abilities are divided into major precognition and minor precognition.

The Great Prediction allows us to see scenes from years or even decades into the future.

Small predictions allow one to foresee the future a few days in advance based on their own intentions.

Relatively speaking, this is more like a simulation of the future.

There is no absolute accuracy in predicting the future.

Simulations are ultimately futures that evolve based on one's own intentions and cannot truly represent the future.

Any deviation could cause the simulated future to spiral out of control.

Especially for someone like Ron, whose future is as uncertain as an anthill.

If everyone's future path is a straight line, then when they know their future and make changes, a branch line will appear at that point.

Side quests will then lead to more side quests.

If the situation isn't too serious, this side quest will soon return to the main quest.

In serious cases, the story will return to the main plot at some point in the future.

The difference between the two lies in the backlash: the former only reduces lifespan, while the latter leads to death.

For ordinary people, once they manage to open one or two side lines, they're basically done for.

Ron, on the other hand, had branches on his body as densely packed as an anthill.

His future is uncertain; no one knows which path he will take next.

So, is it possible that Ron will agree to Mavis's unreasonable request?
Undeniably, Mavis is a rare beauty, especially with the added bonus of being a white-haired elf, a white-haired elf girl who exists only in the fantasies of boys.

If it were any other man, probably very few would be able to resist this temptation.

But Ron is not a lustful man.

If there are benefits to sleeping with someone, he might agree to it.

But to use his own lifespan and bright future to fulfill Mavis's so-called salvation plan?

Totally impossible.

This branch is unlikely to exist in his future storylines.

So why did Mavis simulate this branch?
While simulations are unreliable, they're not entirely baseless either.

There must be a reason why this result was simulated.

Moreover, the fact that this side quest brought her such a severe backlash shows that this side quest of "uniting with Ron, resurrecting the God of Magic, and changing the coming of the end" exists and can be continued.

That's why she chose to start the plan.

Ron neither stopped her chanting nor ran away; everything was just as he had foreseen.

Ron also seems to have plans to resurrect the god of magic.

However, at this crucial moment, Ron suddenly changed his mind.

Mavis thought about it for a long time but could only come up with one possibility—that Ron had deceived her in the future.

Ultimately, a small prediction is a simulation of the future based on personal intentions.

If Ron knew in advance that she could foresee the future and maintained his intention to "fully cooperate," could he create a fake future?

Mavis fell into deep thought.

But the truth is not as profound as she thought.

In this world, there exist abilities that defy the heavens, and there also exist tools that defy the heavens.

Take the Sword of the Hero, for example. The Demon King, who is helpless against the whole world, is always overpowered by the Sword of the Hero.

While the ability to foresee the future is unsolvable, it can be prevented and interfered with.

In this world, there exists an item called "Fate Return Body," which has the effect of blocking all prying eyes into fate.

Coincidentally, Ron had recently acquired such an item.

The unassuming cube-shaped wooden block that the owner of the Nightmare Pharmacy gave him was the "Fate Return".

This is also a necessary item to complete the Magic City storyline in the game.

Players can only complete the Magic City quest after finishing the side quest at the Nightmare Apothecary and obtaining the "Fate Recovery".

Otherwise, players would be unable to escape the threads of cause and effect and glimpse the future, thus being controlled by Mavis and leading to their demise.

Otherwise, Ron wouldn't have visited the Nightmare Apothecary so frequently.

Ron wasn't in a hurry to get the "Fate Returns" at first, because in the future storyline he knew, Mavis wouldn't make her move until at least several years later.

However, due to the gods' targeting him, the countries surrounding the magic capital were chosen ahead of time for the fourth war between the divine kingdoms, which made him slightly worried.

The fact that the Magic City became the battlefield of the war between the divine kingdoms was one of the key factors that led to Mavis's attack.

He worried that this action by the gods might lead Mavis to launch an attack prematurely.

So after becoming a teacher at the White Demon Academy, he went to the Nightmare Apothecary again, but unfortunately, the owner was out.

Fortunately, the other party left behind "Fate Returns" and generously gifted it to him.

Ron still can't understand why the other party would be so generous as to give this item to a complete stranger.
This boss doesn't seem to be a very generous person.

What's strange is that the woman in the game doesn't know that this is a "Fate Returns to Life," and that the player got it by chance.

The fact that she's offering it to us now shows that she knows this item is extraordinary.

How did she know?
What was the purpose of sending this item?
Ron couldn't understand it.

The world has become strange and can no longer be understood using the familiar plot.

In short, thanks to the "Fate Returns," Ron prevented Mavis from peeking into the future.

Of course, in order to lure Mavis to this point, he did not completely block her out, but rather interfered with her.

The results that Mavis simulated were exactly what she wanted to see.

Because Ron's hero persona was so well-developed, Mavis firmly believed in the future that "Ron would fully cooperate to save the world."

"Whatever you want, I can give you."

At this moment, Mavis, unaware of the problem, thought that Ron's refusal was simply due to an insufficient price.

"I can assist you in destroying the Emerald Kingdom and the Kingdom of Diam, as well as the participants in the Fourth War of the Gods, and help you revive the Kingdom of Lah and become the ruler of the empire."

She said.

If one remains unmoved by beauty, then power will surely be moved.

Before Ron could respond, the three bishops became restless.

It's so audacious!

They were actually discussing interfering with the war for the Kingdom of God in front of the three major papal churches.

"Mavis, do you know the consequences of interfering in the war between the divine kingdoms?"

"The God of Light will not let you go."

“Your Majesty Ron, don’t believe her. She’s lying to you. She couldn’t possibly do something like that.”

The three men rebuked him sternly while simultaneously trying to persuade Ron.

They were worried that Ron would succumb to temptation and go astray.

Fortunately, Ron remained unmoved by the offer Mavis made.

"I can do this myself without your help."

He spoke with great confidence.

Restoring the kingdom was merely a process, not the outcome he sought.

If he could increase his strength without restoring his kingdom, he wouldn't bother restoring it.

The three bishops breathed a long sigh of relief after hearing this.

While this statement may seem arrogant, it at least indicates that Ron will no longer assist Mavis.

Upon hearing this, Mavis fell silent.

Ron's attitude clearly indicated that he had no intention of cooperating.

She calmed herself down and decided to conduct the simulation again.

But soon, her delicate eyebrows furrowed.

In her simulated future, the character Ron... disappeared.

"There's no need for simulations anymore; this farce should end."

Ron smiled and said, meeting Mavis's questioning gaze.

Mavis paused for two seconds, then instantly appeared in front of Ron, placing her hand on his heart and activating her demonic power to try and subdue him. She clung to a sliver of hope.

Since the claim that "Ron fully cooperated" was false, then his ability to leave the magic capital in such a bizarre way was also false.

She successfully placed her hand on Ron's heart and also successfully activated the Demon God's essence.

Did you win the bet?
not at all.

Ron did not leave the magic capital in that bizarre way.

However, her control methods had no effect on Ron.

"Your turn is over, it's my turn."

Ron grasped Mavis's wrist and smiled slightly.

The next second, the light from the sacrificial array beneath their feet gradually changed from a pure white to a dark purple.

Mavis's expression changed drastically. She felt that her control over the magic circle and mental network was being forcibly taken away by a brute and precise force.

The rules governing that force were perfectly aligned with the underlying logic she had set up, and were even... more efficient.

"How could you..."

For the first time, Mavis showed an expression of disbelief and shock.

Before the sacrificial array of the Demon God Altar was revealed, she was the only one there.

She spent hundreds of years extracting a few strands of the demon god's essence to barely control this sacrificial array.

Its complexity far exceeds what ordinary people can imagine.

Only with this formation can she control all those who have been grafted with the threads of cause and effect.

Now, the formation has only been exposed for an hour, and Ron has already broken through it and turned the tables in such a short time?!
"how did you do that?"

"Mavis asked."

Despite her best efforts, she was unable to prevent the loss of control over the mental network woven from the sacrificial war.

She realized that her plan had failed.

She gave up the struggle for control of the mental network and withdrew her control over the minds of everyone.

The group, who had resumed their movements, looked over in confusion.

What just happened?

How come we can suddenly move around?
"It's very simple. The God of Magic chose me, not you."

Ron replied in a relaxed tone.

In fact, Beta's efforts during this period are indispensable in making this possible.

Before Ron entered the sea of ​​consciousness, Beta had already researched the frequency of interference with anchor point positioning.

After several days of refinement, and with the time Ron bought through chatting, Beta successfully hacked into and analyzed the mental network.

At this moment, the anchor point of the sacrificial array is no longer Mavis, but Ron.

Of course, this anchor point cannot be changed arbitrarily; it depends on whether the player in the game likes the new anchor point.

As expected, the God of Magic chose Ron.

"I lost."

Mavis's expression was surprisingly calm.

Upon hearing this, the crowd that had gathered around showed delight on their faces.

Although it is unknown what happened, the crisis seems to be over.

"Hero, you have saved us once again."

"Professor Ron, you're my hero!"

"..."

The elation and gratitude of surviving the ordeal spread through the crowd. Everyone thought the crisis was over and expressed their thanks to Ron.

The three archbishops breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to step forward to restrain Mavis, who had lost all will to resist.

However, at this moment——

Ron slowly raised his hand.

"Please don't rush off."

He looked at those who, having regained their freedom, immediately wanted to leave the magic capital and said...

As soon as he finished speaking, the sacrificial array beneath their feet, which had turned dark purple and was considered harmless by them, suddenly shone brightly.

In an instant, those who wanted to leave were frozen in place once again.

Not only them, but everyone who had recently regained their freedom also became unable to move again.

Only then did everyone understand why Mavis had suddenly conceded defeat; it turned out that Ron had taken control of the sacrificial circle.

"Your Majesty Ron?!"

"Master Brave?!"

"Professor Ron, what are you doing?"

Exclamations and questions came from all around, and everyone's face was filled with astonishment, shock, and disbelief.

They looked at the blond youth in the center of the altar. He still wore that reassuring smile, but now, under the dark purple light, the smile seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

Only Mavis was able to remain calm.

Anyone who fails will feel resentment, regret, and anger.

Mavis was no exception.

She was so calm because she had not completely failed.

The God of Magic chose Ron not only because he possessed the power of [Evolution], but also because he intended to continue resurrecting the God of Magic.

Otherwise, no matter how excellent his anchor point is, the God of Magic would never choose him.

Therefore, her plan did not fail; it was just that someone else took over the operation.

"Ron, Mavis has been killed! Why haven't you dispelled the sacrificial array yet!"

"Ron, do you also intend to sacrifice us?"

Those who wanted to leave but were forcibly kept there questioned loudly.

Compared to the students and those who had no grudge against Ron, those who did have a grudge against Ron were extremely nervous at this moment.

They weren't worried that Ron would actually sacrifice everyone.

Their concern was that Ron would use this opportunity to settle personal scores.

Ron is absolutely capable of doing something like that.

"The magic festival is not over yet, why are you all in such a hurry to leave?"

Ron said with a light laugh.

"Ron, release us! Do you want to be an enemy of the Bruveman Empire?"

Two eighth-tier powerhouses from the Bruwerman Empire threatened.

"So what?"

Ron's fearless answer left both of them stunned for a couple of seconds.

Is this a case of a newborn calf not being afraid of a tiger?
Apart from the Star Empire, which country wouldn't tremble with fear upon hearing that the Bruveman Empire is an enemy?
But Ron's tone showed no sign of fear.

“Ron, you cannot withstand the wrath of the Bruveman Empire.”

They continued their threats.

"Oh?" Ron looked expectant. "Then let them all come."

The two of them were immediately speechless.

Although Ron took the initiative to attack them, the Bruwerman Empire no longer needs to worry about divine punishment and can deal with Ron openly and fairly.

However, given the current state of the magic capital, no matter how many people the Bruveman Empire sends, it will be of no use.

“Ron, don’t forget, Thorn Ridge is still outside.”

The eighth-ranking strategist of the Bruwerman Empire spoke again, attempting to threaten Ron with the safety of the Thorn Territory.

"You did remind me."

Ron nodded, then announced loudly.
"From this day forward, the Thorn Territory shall be returned to the Lionheart Kingdom and shall no longer be the territory of my Kingdom of Lah."

(End of this chapter)