T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 383, Section 382: Tacit Understanding
The Crimson Music Box noticed that the boundary between reality and illusion hadn't leveled up overnight. Curious, it asked about it and was speechless.

Following the storyline?
What kind of plot could make the boundary between the virtual and real worlds set aside the important matters of the Tower World and spend several days specifically on it?

The ranking of the virtual-real boundary has fallen to 23rd, but it is still the highest-ranked one besides AI.

Guilds like Khorne and Humor Tree in the Chinese server have fallen out of the top 100 because they are so addicted to grinding experience.

It's unusual that the top guilds in the kimchi community haven't made any obscene comments.

The memory of being trampled on by the boundary between reality and illusion is still vivid. Now, their words, when viewed from the perspective of the entire global entertainment circle, are nothing more than the clown's quotes.

Although we have always been shameless, it is too humiliating to be targeted by a guild and for no one to dare to fight back.

In today's world of highly developed information and media, every detail is magnified and disseminated.

They were criticized and ridiculed domestically, and mocked online. They were indignant but unable to retaliate, which was truly a bizarre situation.

Jiang Heyi was indifferent to this group of clowns. Evil people will be dealt with by other evil people. For a long time to come, this group will be besieged by people all over the world who chase traffic.

After logging off, everyone felt uncomfortable all over, as if ants were crawling on their bodies.

I've never felt that the daytime was so unbearable.

All day long, the boundary between reality and illusion was filled with thoughts of tonight's game.

Like when I was a child, the school would invite my parents to watch the school assembly.

Is this what it feels like to sit in the stands and watch kids race off the field?

Before logging off last night, Mint locked herself in her room, staying inside to adjust her state of mind.

No one could help her; Mint had to take this final step herself.

Thinking back to our first meeting, she was just a shrewd merchant who sold counterfeit and shoddy goods in front of everyone... well, she was a cunning merchant who sold amazing potions.

Who could have imagined that the storyline she initiated would run through Anna and ultimately become inextricably linked to this fragmented civilization?

Mint and Renee, two great sages of the apocalypse, never had a public confrontation in history.

After their fates briefly intertwined with the Star Speakers, they diverged into two completely different paths.

"..."

"..."

Jiang Heyi was suddenly stunned.

My eyes, which were fixed on the intense movement of the French fries, began to glaze over.

A question he had previously ignored resurfaced from the depths of his mind, stirring up strange ripples.

As Candlelight said, they are people who fit the history of Anna.

This statement implies that their choices have the potential to restore Anna's history.

Then why can't the ruler himself participate?

He has deduced the possibilities and used them as a game to filter and find the player who is closest to his vision.

This deduction ends with the Anna Rebellion; after that, it's all blank.

In other words, this will be filled by the boundary between the real and virtual elements that enter the game.

Is it possible that in this paradise under the rule of the Great Ruler, there is not a single person who dares to challenge the story of being trapped in the cycle of fate?

Was the candlelight concealing something, or was it her fragmented memory that prevented her from offering an explanation?

Lost in thought, night gradually fell.

Jiang Heyi put aside his daytime musings and left everything behind before entering Anna again.

The Anna royal family took this unprecedented showdown very seriously, and the Colosseum was cleared out a day in advance for special cleaning.

The Imperial Mage Tower is given a two-day holiday, allowing many of the Empire's rising magic talents to witness the spectacular performance of this generation's strongest (tentative) magician, Renee.

The imperial guards were all deployed to ensure safety in the capital.

The outskirts of the capital were bustling with activity. Due to the no-fly zone, distinguished guests from all over the continent of Anna were transferring to carriages here to reach the arena.

A forest spirit species found in the vast, dense forests of the southern border.

The Snow Beasts of the Northern Howler Mountains.

Elemental lifeforms on the western side of the empire.

And the Siren of the Fallen Star Sea, whose relationship with the Empire had recently become strained due to a horrific potion case.

The aftermath of the Anna Rebellion, and the boundary between reality and illusion, were only revealed yesterday.

After using this as an excuse to forcefully suppress the nobles involved in the matter, Kurien, based on the compensation they provided, also presented Queen Mirrorheart with some treasures from the imperial treasury and the national treasury.

All he wanted was a promise from Jingxin.

"We will no longer mention the Anna nobles abducting people for breeding to outsiders."

The Fallen Star Siren got what she wanted in terms of substance and appearances, so she restrained herself and called the incident a "potion scandal."

This can be considered as saving face for Kurion on the surface.

Although a discerning listener can still understand it upon closer examination, at least it doesn't sound so unpleasant.

The attitude of the Fallen Star Siren remained ambiguous, and countless eyes across the Ana Continent were watching their every move.

Whether the land empire and the sea overlord reconcile, even if it's just a lip service, is a matter of great importance to the entire continent.

Queen Jingxin arrived in person with a large number of high priests from fallen stars. To show their sincerity, the Anna royal family had their reception carriage renovated with special coral crystals in advance.

Under the sunlight, every bright surface of the dazzling sea-blue crystal shimmers with captivating light, and the trailing shadows create undulating waves.

The group of dozens of people received the most lavish reception from Kurien.

At the starting point of the red carpet at the Colosseum of Kurien, Kurien and his many offspring awaited Jingxin's arrival, walking together amidst laughter and conversation.

The land empire and the sea overlord met for the first time since the "potion scandal." They smiled at each other, showing no animosity, which was enough to reassure the small countries of the Ana Continent that were struggling to survive.

This also made those potential challengers who were eager to seize Anna's dominant position suppress their inner impulses.

As witnesses to this history, the people on the boundary between the virtual and the real world were filled with emotion.

They witnessed another outcome of the Anna Rebellion.

Warfare erupts once again on the mainland and at sea, with constant battles leading to a global faction war.

Ultimately, the Lord of Candlelight incorporated it into the game, creating its gameplay. This shows that historically, this wrong path brought terrible damage to the entire continent.

Emperor Kurien's skill is beyond question.

Although his reign was nearing its end, he remained the supreme emperor, ruling his vast empire with his personal charisma!
They swiftly purged the internal demons and monsters, and then immediately sought reconciliation with the siren group in a humble manner, minimizing the impact of the incident in the shortest possible time.

If even one of his children can inherit his powerful personal abilities, it would be enough to ensure Anna's continued existence for decades to come.

Observers, onlookers, and even participants in the long river of time silently contemplate all of this. At the boundary between reality and illusion, everyone feels a mix of emotions, but more than anything, there is joy.

They had the opportunity and the ability to bring this ending to Mint and the others!

The two leaders, who were chatting and laughing on the red carpet, suddenly stopped.

The large delegation members following behind also turned their heads, their gazes passing through the Anna's ceremonial guard who stood as upright as pine trees, and focusing on the group of Anna nobles who were "isolated" as if they had been infected with the plague.

"The boundary between the real and the virtual is a complete plague; getting involved with it will bring misfortune."

In the potion scandal, any noble who clashed with the boundary between reality and illusion and spoke out for the protagonist of the potion scandal was subsequently subjected to varying degrees of repercussions and punishments.

Although it was clearly Kurien who took action, the nobles believed that the blame lay with the boundary between reality and illusion.

As they entered the arena at the boundary between the real and the virtual, whispers and quiet pointing abounded around them.

Wherever they went, no matter how bustling and crowded it was, the nobles always appeared fearful and unable to get out of their way.

It was a very interesting scene; wherever it went, the crowd automatically parted to the sides, making way for it.

No magic can compare to this effect. The French fry jokingly call it "Noble Retreat," an aura skill that inflicts fear on nobles within a certain area, causing them to automatically dodge and retreat, choosing to flee.

Queen Jingxin turned around, smiled, and waved to the crowd from the boundary between reality and illusion watching the spectacle outside the red carpet.

The nobles who had come to watch the spectacle immediately retreated even further away.

Seeing that everyone was still stunned, Queen Jingxin's fingertips rippled with blue light.

Kurien's guards hurriedly emerged from the shadows, but before they could even get close to their emperor, they were slapped back to their original positions by the magic that the old man Wick had unleashed.

Jiang Heyi was enveloped in soft bubbles, and her body floated uncontrollably toward the mirror.

"What are you standing there for, standing there like an idiot? Hero of the Fallen Star Siren, don't you know to go back to the party?"

The high priests behind him smiled and echoed his sentiments.

"You are people who fell from the stars."

Kurien's expression was somewhat complicated.

The boundary between the real and the virtual world is composed of humans, elves, and rabbit-eared people, but humans make up the majority. They should be closer to the human empire, but instead they have become guests of honor of the Fallen Star Siren constellation and are firmly bound to Jingxin's side.

The Empire could offer the same generous treatment as the Fallen Star.

Unfortunately, the Empire left such a bad impression on them because of the potion scandal, and it's already a great pity that these heroes are willing to assist the Empire for his sake.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little resentful towards the Third Prince Sloan who had gone to the Fallen Star Sea.

Everyone says he is a kind and honest person, and should be able to get along best with these kinds of adventurers, so why couldn't they develop a deeper friendship?
The Anna nobles looked at the boundary between reality and illusion with even more complex expressions.

The empire had no intention of clashing with the sea creatures again, and the magicians were unwilling to risk a bloody battle against the dangerous sea monsters.

In the Empire, the boundary between the real and the virtual is so vast that one can roam freely.

Apart from powerful and unshakeable magical families like the Grelians, when they encounter the boundary between the real and the virtual in the future, they can only retreat and stay as far away as possible.

If friction occurs... let's not dwell on that possibility.

Why are they, who are clearly nobles of the land empire, so aggrieved?
The best viewing area at the top of the main arena features a viewing platform with a panoramic view of the entire arena.

After Kuryn and his entourage took their seats, the Colosseum officially began verifying identities and qualifications for entry.

bill?

No, you can only watch this match by invitation.

Those who are not of high status and noble standing, even if they have money, will not be allowed entry.

Footsteps hurried down the steps of the observation deck. An internal security guard scanned his face and passed through a group of security personnel. Before he could get close enough to speak to Wick, a deep dragon roar resounded through the sky.

Around the arena, the nobles of the Ana Continent were terrified, watching the shadow of a colossal dragon descend upon the arena in the blink of an eye, its wings outstretched and blotting out the sky, and they were drenched in sweat.

The shock and fear were fleeting.

They remembered the guest members who had been specifically mentioned in the invitation.

"How come there's someone on the dragon's back?"

Following the sound, a figure leaped onto the massive head of the dragon Arela, its broad spine billowing in the wind. Dressed in a red and black robe, she gracefully jumped down, letting the wind rush into her robe and make it flutter.

The mint landed steadily in front of the observation deck, and then...

"stop."

"do not move!"

She was surrounded by layers of guards.

Kurien clicked his tongue, and Wick couldn't help but facepalm.

He explained to the visitors with a smile, "With so many distinguished guests, the guards are overwhelmed with other matters and are inevitably stressed."

As he spoke, he personally scooped out the mint.

Although the commotion was caused by Mint's abrupt appearance when she wasn't waiting for her at the mansion, she is the main character today.

Who can say she's wrong?
Mint had a great attitude. When they arrived at the observation deck, she remarked with great interest, "The interior defense doesn't seem as strong as I imagined."

She could speak, and while Curryn was alright, Wick, who was in charge of the inner guard, had already turned pale.

Before everyone could recover from their astonishment at the dragon Elera's humanoid transformation, the guards' shouts rang out again.

"Strange magical fluctuations!"

“Tsk~~~”

The space was easily torn apart by a pair of slender hands, and the spreading spatial rifts narrowly avoided the two inner guards.

If they were to tilt even slightly, the two interior guards would no longer be fully healthy and intact.

Renee emerged from the surging magic of the spatial passage, and she too was dressed in a red and black hooded robe.

The unexpected coincidence of wearing the same clothes made Mint pick up the garment to take a look—luckily, the styles were different, so it wasn't a complete mismatch.

However, Renee's silver-white hair complemented her red and black outfit perfectly, while her own black hair... She twirled a strand of hair.

"I should have Kesha help me revise it," Mint said, her competitive spirit rising.

The spatial passage vanished the moment Renee's feet touched the ground.

She casually glanced up at the crowd on the observation deck, gave a slight bow, and performed the imperial courtesies with impeccable manners before slowly ascending the steps.

Neither of today's protagonists followed the conventional path.

One man rides a giant dragon.

A person tore through space and arrived.

"The guards' perception of magic has become somewhat dulled. I didn't release any hostility, so they shouldn't be so agitated."

One after the other, two outstanding young talents offered their sharp critiques of the interior defense, leaving Wick, who was in charge of the interior defense, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Aside from the fact that there were too many important figures, the reason for the internal security forces being overwhelmed and in a state of panic was...

He really wanted to tell the two gifted players that, as the next generation, they had already reached the point where they could crush most of the older generation of center-backs.

Kurien clapped his hands and sighed softly: "The tides of time roll ever onward, and the old always have to make way for the new."

What was said unintentionally was taken seriously by the listeners; Kurien's children couldn't help but twitch their ears, their expressions varying.

While exchanging glances with Renee, Mint took small steps to Jiang Heyi's side and whispered.

"It seems like the dawn redwood mother is here too."

Jiang Heyi's heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

What a grand and joyous occasion!

The dawn redwood, which never frequents densely populated areas, somehow managed to sneak into the capital for the sake of mint!

Fortunately, the demons of the Great Snow Mountain are hard to leave, otherwise, knowing the news, he might have brought about a historic meeting between the two major demons of the empire, one in the north and one in the south.

As the members of the Grelian family rushed to the scene, Kurion produced the details of their previously agreed-upon duel.

"Potions, magic manipulation, and combat—any objections?"

The two said in unison.

"No."

"Alright, so, how should we decide on the first battle?"

The two of them spoke in unison again, pointing at each other: "She chooses."

The excessively high synchronization rate caused Kurien to lag.

He couldn't help but look at the two of them from left to right, only to find that they were both staring at each other with unwavering gazes.

(End of this chapter)