Bengtie, I'm really not a villain!

In other words, it was the effect of "Blade of the Soul" that caused Raiden Mei to break down.

The necessity of explanation, under this premise, becomes "the inability to explain."

Otherwise, if Raiden Mei had taken precautions beforehand, how could she have broken down?

Raiden Mei thought to herself that these were all things she had to do in order to survive, so she had just held on to a bottom line and wouldn't fall into the abyss of despair or completely break down.

Furthermore, based on Jingye's previous observations, and considering that Raiden Mei actually came out with so many options 1, 2, and 3 merging on her own initiative...

Those incredibly embarrassing remarks that came out of Raiden Mei's mouth made Jingye realize that this girl was probably someone who played around with a lot of things.

After all, while they may appear gentle, obedient, and sensible on the surface, the more these well-bred young ladies, who have been strictly educated in the inner chambers, are actually the ones who yearn for wild, chaotic things that transcend conventional boundaries.

If you tell Raiden Mei that this is all the effect of "Blade of the Soul", wouldn't that just give Raiden Mei a reasonable excuse to do those absurd and exaggerated things "with a clear conscience"?

Even though Raiden Mei was initially able to stubbornly deny it and pretend to be very reserved and chaste, once she had a reasonable excuse, she was too easily swayed.

That reason, "I have to do this to survive," becomes the last straw that helps Raiden Mei hold onto in her heart, preventing her from collapsing.

Therefore, Jingye could not tell her the specific reason.

However, Jingye estimated that, given Raiden Mei's intelligence, she had already guessed from the content provided by the villain simulator that all of this was to transform her sword.

The knife has now entered a certain stage of transformation, although it is still far from a true transformation, but we will try our best...

After Himeko's appearance, the sword's second transformation should be completed without much trouble.

After discovering that her sword had undergone a second transformation, Raiden Mei will surely be able to uncover many connections.

So next... will Raiden Mei take the initiative to transform the sword herself...?

Chapter 110 Target: Furibas

The knife has now entered a certain stage of transformation, although it is still far from a true transformation, but we will try our best...

After Himeko's appearance, the sword's second transformation should be completed without much trouble.

After discovering that her sword had undergone a second transformation, Raiden Mei will surely be able to uncover many connections.

Raiden Mei's intelligence would surely allow her to connect the transformation of the knife with her actions.

When Raiden Mei discovers the connection between his actions that caused her mental breakdown and the sword's increased power, she will probably be able to guess why he was so wicked.

By then, even if he doesn't acknowledge Raiden Mei's conjecture and continues his vile behavior, he probably won't believe it anymore.

It would be incredibly difficult to break Raiden Mei's spirit and allow her sword to undergo its third transformation.

Raiden Mei probably had the same thought in mind as he had just estimated, and would simply accept it now that she had a legitimate reason.

Just like a lazy bum or a scoundrel, you might as well just let him lie down and do those awful things.

However, if Raiden Mei had this mindset, and a reasonable explanation...

Furthermore, if Raiden Mei believed that Keiya was a good person, and that everything he did was for her own good, even though she couldn't accept it, then she wouldn't be able to break through her limitations—

Unless Jingye can find an even more outrageous and extreme method, he can't make Raiden Mei's mind break down for the third time.

Those are things for later; right now, Jingye needs to quickly advance Raiden Mei's sword to the next stage.

Once this second transformation is completed, Raiden Mei will experience another significant power boost, triggering another effect of "Blade of Souls"—

[The host can infuse the blade with the ultimate emotion, and at the same time, entrust their body and soul to the blade.]

Even if Raiden Mei can't fight off enemy attacks with the power of this sword alone, she'll still be able to find a way to control it.

Commonly known as piloting a Gundam.

Jing Ye's current body is still too weak, even though in previous simulations he was able to fight against many Zerg on the battlefield of the Grammer Empire and possessed many skills...

However, compared to that, it would be more convenient to just pilot a Gundam and borrow Raiden Mei's body.

After all, with the foundation laid by Raiden Mei's hard training over more than ten years, she can exert her strength to a certain extent.

He also wouldn't have to be constantly by Raiden Mei's side, since he could never be her bodyguard all the time.

There are always times when Raiden Mei is overlooked, and there are always moments when she misses something.

If the sword could retain the ability to pilot a Gundam at any time, then Jingye could protect Raiden Mei's life more easily and thoroughly.

Besides the effects of the "Blade Spirit" entry, Jing Ye also has another...

Right now, he's only using the effects of the "Blade Spirit" entry, leveraging Raiden Mei's emotional breakdown to allow the blade to transform into a more powerful form.

The effects of the "Swordsmith" entry haven't been fully utilized yet, even though the sword in Raiden Mei's hand was also funded by him.

However, the effects of "The Swordsmith" would be even better when combined with the effects of "Blade Spirit" when a sword is actually forged specifically for Raiden Mei.

There isn't enough time right now to specifically forge a sword for Raiden Mei. Using the effects of the "Spirit Blade" mechanic to transform her sword is the fastest way to enhance her power for the time being.

Just as Jingye had feared, after the initial shock and panic, Raiden Mei's anger towards his so-called "evil deeds" quietly dissipated, like snow melting in spring.

"Perhaps his methods were indeed a bit extreme, but it must be admitted that this knife is more powerful than imagined."

Raiden Mei gently gripped the hilt of the sword, and a surge of power instantly coursed through her arm and spread throughout her body.

She closed her eyes slightly, and the scene of her wielding her sword and killing indiscriminately flashed through her mind.

[The sword back then was already incredibly powerful, but it was still far less powerful than it is now. Just holding the sword, she could feel the immense power it contained.]

Raiden Mei sighed softly, her tone no longer filled with the resentment of before, but instead with deep confusion and a hint of helplessness.

She simply couldn't understand why you would use such a peculiar method to help your sword transform, and what your purpose was.

Looking back on our several encounters, you were always shrouded in mystery, making you impossible to fathom.

Your strength is undeniable, but your style of doing things is always unconventional and difficult to understand.

"Could it be that he really just wants to help me improve my strength? But why...?"

Raiden Mei shook her head, her mind filled with confusion.

[There was a time when, whenever Raiden Mei recalled that humiliating duel, a raging fire of anger and resentment would instantly ignite in her eyes, an intense emotion that seemed capable of setting the surrounding air ablaze.]

But now, the anger and resentment that once filled those bright eyes have vanished like smoke.

The unique patterns on the knife tightly gripped by Raiden Mei were once an unhealable wound in her heart, a symbol of the shame of her crushing defeat at your hands. Countless nights, they may have become nightmares, relentlessly haunting her.

But at this moment, Raiden Mei extended her slender fingers and gently stroked the blade, her movements soft and slow, her eyes overflowing with acceptance and appreciation, as if she were caressing a rare treasure that had been lost and found again.

The resistance and disgust she once felt when facing the knife pattern were gone from her eyes. Instead, there was a deep, harmonious connection, as if the pattern was no longer an external mark, but something that had grown naturally from the depths of her soul, becoming an indispensable part of her being.

After several days of recuperation, Raiden Mei's aches and pains finally subsided, and she was finally able to get out of bed.

As she stepped into the crowd's view, sunlight fell upon Raiden Mei, illuminating the long sword as well. In an instant, a chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd.

The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their eyes fixed on the sword and the sword patterns on Raiden Mei's body, which shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, like stars twinkling—a breathtaking sight.

[Not only that, Raiden Mei's entire demeanor underwent a miraculous and transformative metamorphosis, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.]

She naturally possessed a slender and graceful figure, like a willow branch swaying in the spring breeze, light and elegant.

Now, bathed in the mysterious light emanating from the blade's patterns, it appears even more radiant and captivating, so beautiful that it's impossible to look away.

However, they were unaware that the seemingly miraculous changes in the sword patterns on Raiden Mei's body were actually the result of Jingye's countless practices of Iaijutsu.

When in front of others, Raiden Mei would occasionally frown slightly without realizing it, a barely perceptible expression of soreness flashing across her face.

At times like these, others admire Raiden Mei's diligence, but only Raiden Mei herself knows that the source of her soreness is not the rigorous training, but rather Jingye's devilish special training.

Those high-intensity training programs put immense pressure on her body in a short period of time. Even though she has recovered somewhat, the lingering pain still occasionally comes back to remind her of that experience.

Those painful memories always bring back those unbearable scenes for Raiden Mei.

Under the watchful eyes of her mother, Himeko, and Furibas, the shame and humiliation of being slashed by your iaido technique overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

This memory, like a persistent, lingering ache, accompanied her physical pain and occasionally pierced her heart.

[Especially since the knife marks had become her unique trademark, they were an indelible scar in her heart.]

However, when others look at her, they inexplicably sense a sense of alienation, as if an invisible barrier separates her from the world around her.

The knife-marked details added a touch of aloofness to her every gesture, making her seem unapproachable.

The markings seemed to silently declare that she was a being specially marked by someone, and that others could not touch her in the slightest.

In everyone's eyes, she was like the cool, bright moon hanging high in the vast night sky, radiating a dazzling and mesmerizing beauty, yet because of her unreachable distance, people could only look up at her from afar and dared not approach her easily.

This aloofness, difficult for others to understand, is precisely the manifestation of the "Jing Ye exclusive" sword markings on her body.

Amidst the cheers and admiring glances for Raiden Mei, only Raiden Mei's mother, Himeko, and Furibas watched with complex expressions.

[Raiden Mei's mother's eyes were filled with heartache and helplessness. She knew better than anyone that behind the seemingly beautiful knife marks lay the immense pain and humiliation her daughter had suffered.]

That was proof of Jing Ye's formidable strength, and also a symbol of his daughter's crushing defeat.

Watching her daughter put on a brave face in front of everyone, the occasional flashes of pain on her face felt like sharp knives piercing her heart.

She knew all too well the heavy price her daughter had paid for her uniqueness, a price she was powerless to change.

Himeko frowned slightly, her gaze reflecting both worry for Raiden Mei and complex emotions towards Keiya.

She understood that the change in the blade's markings was caused by Jing Ye in an almost cruel way.

In her view, Raiden Mei shouldn't have to endure all this, yet now, because of the sword mark, she's been thrust into the spotlight, seemingly basking in glory, but in reality, her heart is riddled with wounds. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

[Furibas stared wide-eyed at the dreamlike sword patterns on Raiden Mei's body.]

At first, a fire of anger burned fiercely within her; she was filled with resentment, wondering why Jingye had the right to leave his mark on Raiden Mei in such a way.

But the longer her gaze lingered on the strangely shimmering blade patterns, the more conflicting emotions welled up within her.

She had to admit, the knife pattern was truly beautiful, breathtakingly so, like a masterpiece from a mysterious world, possessing an irresistible magic.

This conflicting emotion left Furibas in turmoil. She couldn't understand why she was so furious at Jing Ye's actions, yet also fascinated by the sword patterns that had appeared because of him.

She knew all too well the pain Raiden Mei had endured because of this sword mark, but fate seemed to be playing a cruel trick on her; no matter what, she couldn't bring herself to feel even the slightest bit of dislike for Raiden Mei.

Gradually, Furibas's thoughts turned to Jingye.

The thought of that powerful and mysterious man brought a resolute glint to her eyes.

"Jing Ye, you just wait!"

Furibas secretly swore an oath in his heart.

"I must become your apprentice and learn your swordsmanship. The day I master it, I will defeat you and avenge Raiden Mei!"

When Jing Ye saw Fulibas's clenched teeth, yet somewhat conflicted and adorable expression, he couldn't help but chuckle softly, marveling at how simple and straightforward this idiot was.

But soon, his smile disappeared, his eyes filled with seriousness, and he refocused on Raiden Mei.

In his view, Furibas's little schemes were just minor incidents in life, while Raiden Mei was his real problem.

All of his previous seemingly "evil" actions were to enable Raiden Mei's sword to undergo a transformation and trigger the "Spirit Blade" effect.

But now, Raiden Mei has gradually gotten used to the current situation. Raiden Mei's change in mindset has made triggering the "Blade Spirit" effect even more difficult.

"This can't go on like this."

Jing Ye frowned deeply.

[Furibas and Raiden Mei share a destiny-bound relationship and will become close friends in the future. However, due to the host's intervention, the development of this bond has become unpredictable, and the specific gameplay is unknown.]

Listening to the villain simulator's explanation, Jing Ye stroked his chin.

In his original plan, he never considered that Furibas would break in under such a guise.

This sudden reminder has forced him to re-examine the relationship between the three of them.

[If things had gone according to plan, their becoming close friends might have been a good thing for Raiden Mei. But now that the host has gotten involved, what will become of this so-called bond of friendship?]

[I believe that the host's innate villainous potential in "Rogue's Abundance" will help the host find a way to continue to transform Raiden Mei's sword.]

Jingye's thoughts drifted to various possible scenarios involving Furibas and Raiden Mei.

Will Furibas develop a deeper hostility towards Raiden Mei because of what he did to her, thus interfering with her plan to trigger the "Spirit Blade" effect?

Or perhaps, this bond of close friendship will become an opportunity, helping Raiden Mei achieve a breakthrough in her state of mind in an unexpected way, and successfully triggering "Blade Spirit"?

[A special destiny bond has been detected: A close connection exists between Furibas and Raiden Mei, and according to the normal trajectory, the two will become close friends in the future. However, due to the deep involvement of the host, Jingye, in their lives, the development of this friendship bond has undergone significant changes, and the specific evolution of the gameplay is currently unknown.]

Chapter 111 Huang Quan's Close Friend

If Furibas and Raiden Mei were to develop a natural friendship, it would likely be a wonderful thing for Raiden Mei.