You think you're worthy of saving the world?

I am now certain that if it is you, you will surely be able to fulfill the prophecy and save the world.

You hypocritical vixen...

Yuri cursed inwardly, then smiled.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. Just being here in front of you like this is an honor and a feast for the eyes that almost makes me faint."

At this point, Rosalia's curiosity had been pushed to its limit by Yuri.

"So, Your Holiness... what is the topic you wish to discuss with me, having deliberately dismissed everyone else?"

Rosalia had indeed realized that Yuri's previous teasing of the maid was actually to create a space for the two of them to be alone.

This also means that after a lengthy foreplay, the two finally get to the main event.

"I have something I'd like to show you."

Yuri reached into the inside pocket of his coat.

Rosalia held her breath, unwilling to miss a single detail of the other person's movements.

She saw the boy take a card from his pocket and place it on the table.

"This is……?"

A magical tool popular among court nobles, often used to predict the future, known as Tarot.

Then, the card Yuri turned to Rosalia was named—

No.III "Empress".

"Your Highness, no..."

As Yuri spoke, Rosalia once again saw the predatory aura flash across his eyes.

"Madam, you wouldn't want your secret identity to be known, would you?"

004 I'm not acting anymore

"------"

The Duke's mansion's drawing room was shrouded in a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

Rosalia stared at the "Empress" on the table, her purple eyes as deep as an abyss.

"Your Holiness, I don't understand what you're saying. After playing chess, do you now want to play cards with me?"

"The Final Mysteries."

Yuri looked directly at Rosalia and said, word by word.

"As a patron of the church, Your Highness must have heard of this name, right?"

It is a mysterious organization that has lurked in the shadows of the world and history since the age of mythology, and is one of the very few that has been able to shake the authority of the Papacy.

It is said that the members of the "Endless Ritual" are a group of insane criminals who attempt to lead the world to its end.

Each of them possesses immense strength and a genius mind, yet they remain hidden in the shadows, never revealing their identities.

These beings, whose codenames are based on tarot cards, are the true enemies of the world.

Noticing the subtle change in the Grand Duchess's face, the black-haired boy revealed a satisfied yet wicked smile.

"What an honor! I never expected to see your true face beneath the mask—a pleasure to meet you, 'Empress'."

Rosalia curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

Yuri had already laid her cards on the table, and she knew that there was no point in arguing anymore.

"Heh...he ...

Rosalia suddenly burst into laughter, leaning back and sinking into the soft sofa.

The Grand Duchess seemed to have had her funny bone tickled, shaking and swaying wildly, her voluptuous figure creating a very sensual scene.

Although Yuri was feeling uneasy, he tried to remain calm and waited quietly until Rosalia stopped laughing.

"I'm sorry, Yuri, I've made you witness an embarrassing scene."

Yuri shook his head to indicate that he didn't care, and Rosalia placed her fair right hand on her still heaving chest and spoke sternly.

"That's right, just as you said—"

I am the "Empress," a member of an evil society that seeks to bring about the end of the world.

She lazily rested her chin on one hand and gave the black-haired boy a bewitching smile.

"Little Yuri, you're risking your life to tell me this, you don't mean you want me to sign your autograph, do you?"

"Can I get an autograph?" Yuri asked excitedly.

“No.” Rosalia coldly refused.

"Well……"

Yuri adjusted her breathing; her previous statement implied that she could kill Yurifes at any time, as easily as stepping on an ant with a high heel.

Indeed, that was the case. Since the other party was a member of a mysterious organization that longed for the end of the world, they naturally wouldn't care about the life of the savior.

But she didn't do it, and she couldn't have—

Because Rosalia's eyes weren't all-seeing, she didn't know where Yuri had learned the "Empress's" secret.

Yuri was raised by Rosalia, and conversely, it could be said that Yuri knew Rosalia's personality inside and out.

Can you tell me?

Rosalia's pupils held an undeniable will; an ordinary person might have given in under the pressure of her gaze.

"No," Yuri coldly refused.

He knew very well that if he lost his mystique, it would mean he lost his value.

"I cannot reveal the source of my power."

No, it should be said that it is the power of a world you cannot know, even if you were to say it..."

The black-haired, golden-eyed extraterrestrial demon chuckled: "I'm afraid you wouldn't understand either."

Rosalia raised her beautiful eyebrows: "So, little Yuri has obtained some kind of mysterious power from a higher dimension that even I can't understand!?"

Although it sounded unbelievable, she knew Yuri wasn't lying, and the boy's behavior was enough to prove that he wasn't just making things up or exaggerating.

"Fine, if you don't want to tell the truth, then so be it."

Actually, I'm more curious about something else than how you know my identity.

Yuri... what's wrong with you today?

The Grand Duchess narrowed her eyes: "Has your soul been stolen? You—are you really Euryphus Falsion?"

Yuri's lips curled into a sly smile: "How could that be? I am Yuri, my beloved Princess Rosalia."

If you insist on not believing me, let me give you some evidence.

For example...right, on the inside of your left thigh, near—"

"That's enough. I believe you now, you brat."

Rosalia coldly interrupted Yuri, a faint blush rising on her beautiful cheeks.

About seven years ago, in the summer, Rosalia hosted the Holy Son at the Grand Duchy of Valentine's estate.

Rosalia, Cecilia, and Yuri once bathed in a hot spring together, and it was probably around that time that the mole was seen somewhere.

While the world of "Perfect World" contains evil magic that can steal a person's body and mind, it cannot steal their memories as well, so Yuri's self-justification is quite compelling.

But... little Yuri was so cute back then, so shy and honest, it was impossible not to want to tease and play with him.

The Grand Duchess shook her head, pulling herself back to reality.

Yuri used to be so pitiful, but what's with this sadistic brat trying to manipulate her?

The boy calmly said, "This is my true nature, my true character."

With a single, casual remark, Yuri severed ties between himself and his past self.

"Are you saying... that all the weakness and cowardice you've shown over the past fourteen years has been a facade?"

How can this be! !

Rosalia has eyes that see through lies and perceive the truth; it's impossible for anyone to have pretended in front of her for so many years.

But her eyes clearly told her that Yuri hadn't told a single lie today.

"Yes."

"Fine...why? Since you've been pretending for so many years, why give up today?"

Faced with Rosalia's repeated questions, Yuri replied calmly.

"Because there's no need to continue acting—as for the reason, shouldn't you know best?"

"!"

In that instant, Rosalia was stunned, but immediately understood what he meant.

The boy seemed to read her mind and nodded.

"Your Highness, you already know my true identity, don't you?"

Yuri's statement is actually a narrative trick.

Although Yuri is a hardcore player of "Perfect World", he spends the vast majority of his time on PVE dungeons and PVP battles...

Oh, and there's also the collection and nurturing of wives.

He was not familiar with the game's storyline, and had never watched those in-depth analysis videos by fans.

Yuri simply made a logical guess based on the abrupt act of the "Grand Duchess suddenly dismissing the captain of the Holy Son's Guard."

—She probably already knows that I am not the real savior.

Since the other party is a member of the legendary "Final Ritual" society, it's not impossible for them to obtain this information.

On the other hand, Yuri did not intend to self-destruct without any basis.

That's why he said, "You already know my true identity, don't you?"