T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 392 391. Why don't you come with us?
Academy-trained mages from different races and countries, with an average rank of around 5, began their contest.

This was an entertainment arrangement made by Kurion, as many dignitaries had come from afar; otherwise, it would have been too boring if the competition had been one-sided.

The main characters of today's event returned to the observation deck.

The Grion family had already said goodbye to Kurion. They showed no intention of lingering and went to Renee's side, urging her to leave.

The restless nobles of the empire are probably already burning with the desire to stir up trouble, waiting for anyone from the Grelian family to express their opinion on this match.

Whatever you say will only make you a laughing stock, so you might as well just leave.

Renee remained motionless, showing no intention of moving.

"I'll stay and take another look."

Seeing that her parents were about to speak, the rest of the family quickly stopped them.

Renee is in a terrible mood today, and those two deserve a lot of credit for it.

This public outburst is unprecedented, and digging up her past scandals shows that her patience has truly reached its limit.

After observing her demeanor, the Grelian family gave her some space to be alone.

The feeling of suffocation disappeared as the crowd left. Renee watched as Mint, not far away, nestled in the arms of everyone at the boundary between reality and illusion, hopping around like a rabbit and high-fiving everyone. She felt a little envious.

Mint tugged at Kesha's tail and shook it incessantly.

"The tactics are so effective, they've got Renee completely figured out!"

Zhong Zemo couldn't help but pat Bohe's head: "I only demonstrated it a few times, and many people can't learn to time their shield parry, but you actually did?"

"I was lucky, I was lucky." Her humility lasted only a second before she puffed out her chest proudly and said, "But it's also inseparable from my talent."

"Are you feeling better now?" Jiang Heyi asked.

Mint glanced back at Renee, who was stealing a glance, and put her hands behind her head: "Feeling refreshed. I thought it would be a long road to surpass her and settle scores with her, but I didn't expect it to be less than two years."

"Do you still hate her?" Fries joked.

Mint poked her chin and blinked: "It's a very subtle feeling. After reading the internal guard's report, I felt a little awkward, but after the fight... I felt a little sorry for her."

"If I were her, I feel like I would go crazy in that kind of atmosphere."

No one but Mint could forgive Renee in her place.

She felt that only by turning the page could this matter truly be considered over.

After a pause, Mint waved her hand dismissively.

"Forget it, I'm grateful to her and the academy for making me leave, otherwise how would I have run into you guys?"

"From this perspective, I should thank her."

Elaevi was still eating, crunching and swallowing the lamb bone.

"I used to play around with Tina like that back then, but unfortunately she was too weak and only knew how to use potions. I scared her to tears."

It's amazing that you can say that so casually.

Most of those who specialize in potions are not exactly powerful, and to suddenly encounter a dragon in its true form without trembling in their boots is a testament to their formidable mental fortitude.

The maid's tray was full of wine, and Kurien patted it lightly with both hands.

"Mint, congratulations! You've achieved fame at a young age, a dream that countless people yearn for but can never attain. From today onward, all of Anna will know that you have unlimited potential and a bright future ahead."

The king was generous with his praise, and Mint's face, which had just been boasting to everyone, turned slightly red.

He looked at Jingxin: "Can I talk to them?"

After Jingxin left, Kurien gave the inner guards a wink, and a soundproof array was activated. He then sat back down in his seat.

"Regarding the Star Speaker Academy, it seems that everything is going smoothly."

"Tell me, what are your plans?"

Without hesitation, Jiang Heyi said, "Bring Mint into the Star Speaker Academy and beat up all the academic tyrants on your list."

Kurien's mouth was slightly open, and a rosy liquid dripped from the corner of his lips.

He knew it was indecent, but he couldn't stop himself from reacting that way unconsciously.

From the Siren incident, Kurien can see that the boundary between reality and illusion is both courageous and resourceful, and his seemingly reckless actions often maximize their benefits.

He wouldn't attribute everyone's success to some vague luck. Therefore, in Kurien's mind, the boundary between reality and illusion should be a group of smart people, a group of capable young people who dare to think and act.

When these truly talented individuals heard about confronting the academic clique, they must have prepared a detailed plan, comprehensive in every aspect, leaving no room for criticism.

Just like when his subjects report on government affairs, he is meticulous.

But their answer was...

"Your Majesty Kurien, let's go to the academy and beat those old geezers half to death."

Young people these days seem to be more violent than I was when I was young... Well, maybe it's just hot-bloodedness?

Kurien wasn't going to teach people how to do things; he was just offering a smiling reminder.

"Based on the final outcome, I will decide whether to open the treasure vault door, and how much you can take if it is opened."

Mint gritted her teeth: "Your Majesty, I haven't forgotten a single bit of the humiliation I suffered at the academy." Kurien raised his glass in invitation: "In that case, let's toast in advance, and each of us can get what we want."

The wines from Anna Royal Winery have a low alcohol content; they're more like beverages than wines.

After Mint explained, even Fries and Tea Master, who were indifferent to alcohol, took a sip and their eyes lit up.

It has a sweet and refreshing aftertaste, and as it slides down your throat, the wine leaves a lingering and pleasant aftertaste. It is not irritating or headache-inducing, but rather has a captivating fruity aroma.

What a good thing.

The game Proof of the Stars is based on real Anna, so historically, Anna's wines must have been exceptional and unforgettable.

French Fries thinks that after traveling back in time, he could collect a manor's collection and savor it at his leisure.

"There is one more small matter. If you can do this, as long as I am alive, you will be guests of honor in Anna."

The emperor does not make promises lightly, so when Kurien speaks, the weight of his words is immense.

Jiang Heyi asked, "You don't mean you want us to be ruthless and eliminate the academic clique directly, do you?"

The boundary between reality and illusion only wanted to help Mint vent her anger, and had no intention of using the title of Fallen Star Siren Hero to intensify the conflict between the hegemony of the sea and the land.

Kurien swirled his wine glass meaningfully, glancing casually at Renee sitting in the distance.

"Of course not. I hope you can talk to Renee and encourage her to leave the Glenn family, travel, and explore the world."

"I think you can see from today's conflict how oppressive the atmosphere in the Grion family is for her. As the king, I don't want to see a genius turn into a madman in my lifetime."

"It is my responsibility as king to nip danger in the bud."

“Mint, you are the winner. I think she, who is also a genius, will be interested in your description of how you became stronger.”

What Kuryn didn't say was that as long as Renee stayed away from the Grelians, her sense of belonging to the family would weaken, which was excellent news for the rulers of Anna.

The boundary between the real and the virtual neither agreed nor refused.

However, when leaving, Renee did indeed leave with Mint and her group.

“I guessed right. A caged bird sees the brilliance of the world through its own kind, so how could it continue to be manipulated by its family and bound by its bloodline?” Kurion looked at his former companion who had created the Lion King myth with him and couldn’t help but chuckle. “You’re right, aren’t you, Wick?”

After walking down the viewing platform path for a while, the group stopped at the boundary between reality and illusion.

Renee followed closely, but remained silent.

French Fries whispered something in Mint's ear, and she laughed, looking up to ask.

"The game's over, aren't you going home yet?"

One sentence left Renee speechless, all the words she had prepared stuck in her throat.

Mint covered her mouth and chuckled: "You look a lot like those lackeys you used to scold. You don't want to be my lackey, do you?"

Renee seemed to be back on the field not long ago; whenever she tried to cast a spell, Mint would interrupt her.

Her lips trembled: "You, you still owe me a potion. You said you'd help me make one."

As she spoke, she raised her bruised and purple hand, then lifted her trouser leg to reveal her bleeding and scabbed thighs and calves.

Mint stopped laughing.

At the boundary between the real and the virtual, everyone lost their mood for joking.

During the match, everyone laughed and said that magicians are just flesh and blood, that they would feel pain when hit and bleed when injured. After the match, they were so immersed in joy that they completely forgot about the magicians.

Mint used orange tea to magically cleanse the wounds, but Renee was still bleeding.

Several large wounds were not noticeable only because the robe was dark in color; in reality, they had already adhered to the flesh.

Before the Grelian family left, not a single person inquired about her injuries.

It's as if geniuses are supposed to be different from others, and their injuries should be less severe than those of ordinary people.

This is a magical family with a thousand-year history, producing talents in various fields. However, the parents and elders show no human touch or warmth, so it's no wonder that Kurien bluntly regards Renee, who continues to stay in Grelian, as a monster.

How exactly did Renee overcome her inner conflict and become a sage of the apocalypse in history?

Surely we can't just slaughter all those damned family members to feel better?
Mint was furious. When she was little, she fell outside and her mother, Metasequoia, was so worried that she would hold her and ask if she was in pain, and comfort her—even though she didn't make a sound, didn't cry or make a fuss.

Orange Tea couldn't help but step forward to examine the wound, feeling somewhat sorry for her: "Are your family just going to leave it like this?"

"From childhood to adulthood, it has always been like this. They believe that if you want to realize your talent and climb to the pinnacle of magic, you should endure what ordinary people cannot endure. No matter how painful or tiring it is, you should not complain and you should overcome and solve it yourself."

"If you can't handle your injuries and setbacks on your own, you can't be considered an excellent magician, let alone go further on this path."

“You always see me as living a life of luxury, only in terms of material comforts that conform to the Grelian family’s lifestyle. In reality… I may not be as good as you.”

Okay, now everyone at the boundary between reality and illusion feels that in history, Renee may have really dealt a heavy blow to her own family, which is why she transcended worldly concerns and became a sage.

After asking the maids in the passageway, they found a resting room. Mint brewed a healing potion on the spot, while Orange Tea summoned plant spirits to carefully clean Renee's wounds.

The battle ended, and Renee, her body throbbing with pain, forced herself to sit down, unable to stand upright any longer.

Unlike magic strikes which have elemental shields to cushion their impact, Mint's fists landed solidly on flesh, with a great deal of follow-through.

While brewing, Mint muttered, "I'm telling you, why don't you just come with us? What's the point of going back to that home? If they can give you something, why can't I?"

(End of this chapter)