Skadi, returning to infinity

One of the reasons for the existence of the "Game of Gods," or rather, the very reason why the "Game of Gods" first came into existence, was related to professional...

What's the plan?

Do you want all life forms to have the opportunity to access the divine realm, and from there select the more powerful individuals and groups?

"And what is the purpose of this?"

I initially thought they were training powerful warriors, but now I'm afraid it's more than just training powerful warriors.

"perhaps.....

"All of this is hidden within the realm of the gods."

She was thinking, and others were watching her.

Seeing Skadi standing blankly in the sunlight, the sun shining on her face, everyone wanted to know what she was thinking.

"Skadi, what happened?"

Theresa knew she often spaced out.

Moreover, Skadi's blank stare usually indicates that she's thinking about something very important, otherwise she wouldn't be like this.

Now that he's suddenly lost in thought again, Theresa is a little worried. Could something dangerous be happening?

"I've thought of something interesting."

Shaking her head, Skadi, now recovered, gave a gentle smile.

"Your Highness, is there anything I can do for you?"

"I have to go back this afternoon, so I'd like to know what Your Highness is doing now."

"Do you need my help?"

Skadi stood with her hands behind her back, looking at Theresa with her eyes crinkling, as if she wanted to know what she needed to do.

"Come walk with me on the island."

"There are some parts I'd like to improve."

Theresa did not refuse; she considered the island her home.

You can never be too attentive to your own home.

She wants to do all these things well, and then be happy.

"Ah."

Nodding, Skadi tidied up Chu Xue and the others, then followed Theresa as she turned and left.

"That's wonderful..."

Chu Xue watched her sister and Theresa's figures gradually disappear into the distance, took a deep breath, and looked somewhat dazed.

"Let's start getting to know this island."

"Xiaoxue, can you walk with me?"

Yuffie looked at her and extended her invitation.

"Um....

Chu Xue thought about it and realized that since she had nothing to do for the time being, it would be a good thing to go for a walk with You Fei.

So she agreed and stayed by Euphemia's side.

Chapter Nine: Beach, Swimsuits, A Feast for the Eyes

With her eyes fixed on the distance, Yuffie's hands were clasped behind her back.

Her long pink hair swayed gently in the oncoming sea breeze.

Her eyes glanced at Chu Xue, then looked into the distance.

"Xiaoxue, have you thought about what to do next?"

Yuffie's sudden question startled Chu Xue.

"What's wrong?"

She really didn't know how to answer.

"I'm not familiar with this world, but you should be."

"Now that you understand, have you thought about what to do?"

Yuffie put it even more bluntly.

"do what......

As they walked slowly, Yuffie's question proved difficult for Chu Xue to answer for a moment.

"Work hard, accumulate more willpower, and elevate yourself to a higher level."

"If I can't help my sister, then I don't know what to do in this [Game of Gods]."

"Because my goal in entering this place is to get to my sister..."

"Well, just take it that way."

Chu Xue's words sounded a bit strange, but Yu Fei had discussed this topic extensively before, so she understood what she meant.

Haven't you thought about yourself?

Yuffie asked another question.

What are you thinking...?

"Become the strongest? Or simply survive?"

"Or perhaps it's about completing the [Game of Gods], leaving this place, and going back to being an ordinary person?"

Chu Xue asked in return, curious.

"...I think so."

Yuffie knew the answer in her heart.

“Before I met you, when things were going smoothly for me, I might have thought I could do this.”

"But after meeting you all, even excluding my sister, I can't compare to you, Euphemia, or Black Cat. Not to mention Griffith is also there."

It was there that I realized my own weakness.

"When Griffith threatened me, all I felt was fear and dread. Although I bravely refuted his statements and even cursed him..."

He.

"But this cannot change the huge gap between me and him, and this gap is not just in terms of strength."

"After reuniting with my sister and listening to what you all said, I realized just how terrible my talent and mentality really are."

"Don't even mention becoming the strongest; I might not even be able to do what the next level down is."

"What my sister said is that the next step, or rather the most fundamental change, for an agent to become stronger is to completely internalize the skills they use."

The ability.

"It transformed a bloodline that only enhanced one's own abilities into a bloodline that was integrated into the body and connected to the soul."

"That doesn't mean I can't do it."

“I can do it... Even if I don’t try, as long as I’m by my sister’s side, anything is possible.”

"but......

"This won't work, this won't work..."

As Chu Xue spoke, she suddenly began to doubt herself.

Then she muttered to herself, "With my sister around, I simply can't convince myself to relax..."

"As long as I'm by my sister's side, I won't be afraid of anything."

"The thought of having my sister's protection and being able to lean on her makes me feel completely relaxed."

"Without these experiences, how could I possibly become the strongest?"

"So my most likely outcome is to become my sister's right-hand man, her sharpest sword, obeying her commands and carrying out her orders."

"This way, I can still exert my abilities and remain a capable 'proxy' in the quiz competition, without needing to exert as much effort."

Strength and desperate effort.

Don't you think this is interesting?

Listening attentively to her words, Yuffie seemed to finally understand something.

"I see......

"So you mean that as long as your older sister is around, you'll become someone who depends on her, is that right?"

"If you were to go out and gain experience on your own for a few years, and then come back, would things be the same?"

Yuffie had her own plans, but she wanted to listen to Chu Xue.

"Euphie, you may have misunderstood."

"I am an independent individual, so I have my own thoughts, my own feelings, and I will make my own choices."

“My heart tells me that I can be safe and don’t have to put in so much effort by relying on my sister.”

"This is a great option, so great that I don't need to think about it too much."

"But that doesn't mean I'll be a giant baby who can't survive without my sister."

"If I were to go to the border and fight the demons now, it would take me five years, let alone three."

"Even after I come back, I will still rely on my sister just like I do now."

"Because I know that no matter how much I improve, I can never surpass my sister. Things she can solve, I might be completely unable to handle."

Legal processing.

"In this situation, Euphemia, tell me, what other choice do I have?"