What’s wrong with the dream world!

"'Do me a favor.'"

As soon as these three words were spoken, Xu Yuanjie immediately used her tangible hand as a pillar of the Federation to protect her lover's pets.

But to Xu Yuanjie's disappointment, Yu Xiu De still just looked at her coldly.

"...Face is mutual, Yu Xiude."

Xu Yuanjie regained her earlier carelessness.

In order to get closer to Yu Xiude, Xu Yuanjie could deliberately make herself look ugly and even back down again and again.

But that doesn't mean she is a bootlicker.

Xu Yuanjie's concession to Yu Xiude had nothing to do with Yu Xiude, but was related to her own mood, as well as her persistence and love for her first love.

Today's [Priests] regard [Nightmare] as the faith of fanatics.

But the [Ruler], whether in the past or now, only regards [Nightmare] as a crown that only she deserves to wear, and a part of the puzzle of her perfect life.

Today, Xu Yuanjie is no longer as stubborn as she was when she was a child, thinking that everything can be easily taken into her hands. She can endure all kinds of tests before getting this crown, but the prerequisite is that she must get it in the end, and there must be feedback along the way.

If there is no feedback...

Then she could only do it in a way that was most in line with her nature, most consistent with her destiny, and most difficult for others to accept.

……

……

But obviously, for Yu Xiu De, the original [Ruler] is easier to understand and accept.

In Yu Xiude's eyes, Xu Yuanjie has changed too much.

My old classmate, who was originally a ruthless person who didn't talk much, got on the bus first and bought the ticket later, and took action first and negotiated later, suddenly became so talkative, and his accent was strange. He was like the kind of leader who looked down on others on weekdays, but was eager to show his friendly side and integrate into the group when it came to team-building activities.

It's a bit awkward.

Seeing his old classmate return to his familiar self, Yu Xiude was finally willing to communicate with him:

"You haven't answered my question yet. When are you leaving here?"

"Of course, I'll go back when I've solved the 'Real Dreamland' issue."

Xu Yuanjie kept smiling, with her hands behind her back, standing straight, looking at Yu Xiude calmly, and said in a serious tone:

"After all, I'm 'official' now."

"Yu Xiude, are you really not going to consider asking for mercy from your former colleagues at the institute?"

In Xu Yuanjie's opinion, Yu Xiu De undoubtedly cared about No. 13, otherwise there would be no need for him to appear here, or even to help the [Priest] when he lacked faith.

And to be honest, Xu Yuanjie felt that her request was not excessive.

After Xu Yuanjie's investigation, she found out that the crime committed by No. 13, who came from the same unnamed research institute as her lover, could be either big or small.

The "real dreamland" did not cause much damage to the federal cities. No. 13 was very moral and only forced those who were not engaged in dangerous work to fall asleep during this period of time.

This isn't even an outright evil crime.

The chemical bliss mentioned by [Nightmare] is obviously not enough to generalize No. 13's actions. Forcing the impact of fate to be linked to reality is something that ordinary people without fate would do, not people with fate in related fields. What's more, what they say is often related to their purpose.

Those who oppose No. 13 can use the characteristics of his actions to justify his actions as "chemical bliss", but those who support No. 13 can also justify "real dreams" as a healthy means without side effects that can relieve mental stress. It's just that it's too radical and not standardized.

The specific definition, judgment and statement to be adopted are in the hands of the officials represented by Xu Yuanjie.

What's more, for someone with a fate like Number Thirteen, the damage caused wouldn't even be enough to convict him if it was reported to federal officials.

The most troublesome thing about No. 13 is that he is an illegal fate holder, and he is also suspected of murdering multiple fate holders... Although they are basically super criminals with heinous crimes, these super criminals are also super criminals whose fates have been registered with the federal government.

[Illegal fate owner]

This is a crime that even a person of Xu Yuanjie's level would have to spend a lot of effort to deal with lightly.

Because this is a law established by the six supreme [permanent members] of the federation.

……

But Yu Xiu De acted as if he didn't care at all in front of Xu Yuanjie.

"The path he took in the past was his own choice in the past, and the path he takes now is also his own choice now."

"He must take responsibility for his actions."

Xu Yuanjie was amused.

How dare you, the owner of an illegal destiny, negotiate responsibility in front of me, a pillar of the federation?

However, Xu Yuanjie did not bring up Yu Xiu De's identity.

"Are you really not going to ask me to let him go?"

"For me, it's okay for him to be alive, but it doesn't matter if he's dead."

"You're so cold. Just now you were patting my shoulder like an old father, saying touching words like 'It's time for you to grow up'... I feel like your emotions have become much duller than before. Just how many dreams have you had, and how long have they lasted?"

"Do you remember how long and how many people you dominated?"

"Hmm...that makes sense."

Xu Yuanjie nodded, agreeing with Yu Xiude's statement.

She put her hands behind her back, turned her head, and looked sideways at the giant tree in the distance, where screams and wails were constantly coming from and emitting a thick black aura.

This is not the real "real dreamland", but the "real dreamland" in No. 13's dreamland. However, the [Ruler] discovered that the "real dreamland" in No. 13's dreamland was also providing power for the [nightmare] around him.

[Nightmare] was still wary of her.

Moreover, he was on guard against her in a way that even the [Ruler], who had been secretly watching the [Nightmare] reality for so many years, could not figure out or understand.

Looking at the fake dream constructed from the beliefs and dreams of hundreds of thousands of ordinary people, Xu Yuanjie said with emotion:

“The great are like whirlpools, always involuntarily attracting and distorting the original trajectory of ordinary dust particles.”

"Yu Xiude, do you really think that, apart from individuals like you and me who are born great, ordinary people, those with weak fates, have the opportunity and ability to make their own choices?"

Yu Xiude did not directly answer this question, but simply stated in a calm tone:

"You should tell these things to the six [Permanent Council Members] of the Federation."

"Too."

Xu Yuanjie laughed again.

She once again confirmed that she understood her first love so well...

Sure enough, she should become my lover.

Real Dreamland: Chapter 91: Gap and Good Times

In reality, in the center of the church, Number Thirteen's eyes regained their vitality from dullness.

Feeling the restraints on his body suddenly loosen, he squatted down and picked up the "Gospel of Dreams" that had fallen to the ground.

Purple fluorescence lit up from the cover of the book. The [Priest] who had regained his faith was able to use the power of faith freely, but it was not much. It could even be said that it was so rare that he could only use his own power of faith.

Because all the power of faith of the believers of "Real Dreamland" is transformed into fear by "Nightmare", and fed to "Nightmare" by "Nightmare", while a part of it is left to form a deterrent to "Ruler".

As for why No. 13 has been running the "Real Dreamland" for more than ten years but now has no assets, it is because the power of faith has a characteristic, which is that it cannot be stored.

In the eyes of those with the "faith" fate, the power of faith is a living, flowing, constantly renewed non-fuel substance, which is durable but also very unstable.

This allows those with the "Faith" field to do many things with almost no loss, but it also forces them to carefully cultivate and spread faith, and work hard on missionary work and satisfying believers.

……

However, although the power of faith is almost gone, No. 13 still has his own special abilities as a [Priest].

“Believers come first, then gods.”

Although this "paradox" seems a bit outdated for the current Thirteen, the "paradox" is not a subjective delusion that changes with psychological changes, but a real "personal science", so Thirteen can still use this skill.

But now, the name of this skill should be changed to "I believe in mine, God doesn't care."

No longer gloomy, with a hint of fanaticism in his eyes, No. 13 quickly spread out "The Gospel of Dreams" and placed his hand on it.

The next moment, he had the ability to force people into dreams.

A person with a [Paradox] priority might lack destructive power or range, but they can generally achieve the effects of other realms by taking a roundabout route. Just as the "Power" realm can utilize abilities from other realms by controlling those with the "Power" horoscope, the "Faith" realm can similarly utilize abilities from other realms by trusting those with the "Faith" horoscope.

Inside the church, Number Thirteen glanced at Xu Yuanjie, who was sitting in the first row with her legs crossed and her hands folded on her knees.

The other person leaned back slightly, and even with his eyes closed, his head was slightly raised, as if exuding an invisible authority, and his whole body exuded an unquestionable confidence and arrogance.

Her posture seemed to declare, "I am supreme, and everyone should look up to me."

Number Thirteen hesitated for a moment, but still did not choose to attack Xu Yuanjie. Instead, he tried to use the power he had just prayed from his faith to give Xu Yuanjie a dream and delay her awakening.

Number Thirteen didn't know Xu Yuanjie and didn't know her relationship with Yu Xiu De. Perhaps if he knew, he would change his actions.

From his perspective, even though the other party had almost killed him,...

That's because there are indeed problems with your behavior.

If the previous No. 13 still considered himself the "savior", he should save the world for the indifferent [Nightmare].

Now, No. 13 has realized his true nature and believes that he is the despicable one.

Why did I want to "save the world" in the first place?

Is it because of the instincts that the "Priest" fate has given me? Is it because I have become a person of noble character after growing up in such an extreme environment as the research institute?

neither.

The reason why he was obsessed with "saving the world" and even created a "nightmare" with his own hands was essentially due to his admiration and nostalgia for Number Six.

He treated the people outside the institute as his former self, and the "nightmare" he had crafted as a replacement for Number Six. His so-called "saving the world" was just a childish game, essentially an attempt to prove one thing to himself - that "God" loved the world, that "God" should save the world, and...

"God" should not abandon the world.

Number Six shouldn't have left Number Thirteen behind.

I am so despicable!

Number Thirteen was deeply ashamed.

Even though the [priest] puts faith above morality at this time, he still has morals.

With such thoughts in mind, No. 13, who was once an experimental subject in the research institute, still could not trust the Federation and was unwilling to surrender.

However, as the founder of a cult who had considered himself a good person for more than ten years, even though he briefly broke free from his restraints, he had no intention of fighting back when faced with the "righteous" law enforcers who were suspected to be sent by the federal government. He just wanted to escape.

Although there may be countless eyes staring at this place outside the church, No. 13 believes that there is still a possibility of escape.

His "induction" can circumvent almost all ordinary people and most people who have no resistance to this kind of spiritual field. In other words, as long as he can leave the church and not be caught by the federal personnel in front of him who is completely unaffected by "induction", then even if the detection drones outside are always observing him, no one will suspect a priest who looks very trustworthy, but pitiful and unlucky.

No. 13 was thinking about how to make up for the mistakes he had made after leaving, and how to repent to his beliefs, while leaving the statue of "Nightmare" without any regrets.

This lump of stone, which looks like a ball of flesh with the limbs and organs of many people stuffed together, no longer represents anything and can only prove a past.

And now... it's time to say goodbye to the past and look to the future.

As long as we can reach that place before this federal officer wakes up...

Number Thirteen walked towards the door quickly and as quietly as possible, while focusing his attention on Xu Yuanjie, who was sitting in the first row and seemed to have not yet woken up.

But just as No. 13 reached the church door, he suddenly felt a pain in the back of his neck, his consciousness sank, and his body lost control. His left foot went soft, and he fell to the ground with a thud, unconscious.

A brown-haired woman wearing glasses, who looked a little older than Xu Yuanjie and was wearing the same federal black suit as Xu Yuanjie, was Xu Yuanjie's secretary. She kept her hand knife in a posture and looked vigilantly at No. 13 who was lying unconscious on the ground.

After confirming that the dangerous cult leader was completely knocked unconscious by her knife, the female secretary who had appeared here at some point in time finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, no one can guarantee that hitting someone in the neck will cause them to fall into a coma.

Even if one is well versed in anatomy and can perfectly grasp the strength and direction of the blow, individual differences and even the person's mental state and hormone levels at the time may have an impact, leading to permanent damage or paralysis.

Using a knife to stab someone in the neck is 100% certain to cause them to go into a short coma... This is something that a normal person cannot do.

But Xu Yuanjie's female secretary can do it because she is also a fate holder.

Xiaoyan.

Its fate is [Killer], its primary occupation is in the "Death" domain, and it dabbles in the "Destruction" domain. It is a rare Paloo that Xu Yuanjie captured near her home in her childhood. Under Xu Yuanjie's careful training, it has evolved into a Super Paloo with a Gold attribute and the same ability priority as [Paradox].

Xiaoyan is the secretary of the Federal Pillar and Xu Yuanjie's confidant.

Likewise, she is also a [Paradox], a [Killer] loyal to the [Ruler].