I, without any personality, become a hero!

"Finally... finally it's done..."

With tears streaming down his face, Leo's suffering along the way was finally over. Thus, this boy with the "God's Eye" had defeated the fourth Lord of Cinder boss, Locris's "Twin Prince"... although he had Mr. Klaus help him get through it.

Although there were experienced players who could help with the levels, the difficulty of the Royal City of Locri was by no means low. Even though "Allergy King" had been restored to his original state, Leo still suffered a lot before he was able to clear the level.

Stephen and Qian Huang arrived at the Twin Princes area shortly after Leo and Klaus obtained the "Fire Keeper's Eyes," but the Twin Princes, who had been given consciousness, were still disgustingly difficult to deal with.

From the very beginning of the first phase, the Little Prince would constantly use spells to blast away the players. While having to watch out for the Big Prince's teleportation attack, you also had to prevent this mage from unleashing a powerful attack that would kill you instantly. It was absolutely disgusting.

However, in the second phase, something even more infuriating happened: the eldest prince, Lorian, stood up... Yes, this prince who used to walk on his knees stood up and started running, carrying his twin brother, the young prince Lothric, on his back and running incredibly fast!

Legend has it that back then, the eldest prince, whose leg was still intact, single-handedly stormed into the demon ruins and slaughtered all the demons inside like mowing grass. Even the demon prince was injured and could only hide under a tree hole in the settlement and live a life of quiet desperation.

The eldest prince, Lorian, is a true greatsword warrior. However, in the past, the Ashes who fought against this prince could only see him kneeling on the ground and walking on his knees.

However, after the "Allergy King" maliciously increased the difficulty, the eldest prince in the second phase not only had his legs healed and could run incredibly fast, but the young prince Lothric also kept using teleportation, making people want to swear at him.

Fortunately, the people of "Libra" had their own boss, the peerless hero Klaus, to help them. Having already cleared the "Twin Princes" level, Klaus found it very easy to deal with them again. Basically, all he had to do was let the world master hide from the attacks and stay alive, while he took on the two princes one by one.

After Stephen and Qian cleared the game, all that was left was the final boss, "The Avatar of Cinder," to face when they linked the Flame. But they weren't in a hurry to fight the final boss; they were waiting for the other two to clear the game so they could leave together.

Leo is a veteran Dark Souls player, which gives him an advantage in Locris, allowing him to avoid many detours and head directly to the correct destination. Zapp, on the other hand, is less fortunate... Despite his current skill level being quite high, even a pro would have to curse when faced with the maliciousness of some map mechanics.

At least when running around the library area, not to mention that this place is completely like a maze, if you don't put your head in wax, there are a bunch of ghostly hands that will make you lose health and enter a cursed death state while running around the map.

Oh, and by the way, there's also a "Crystal Elder" in the library. This one seems to be the twin brother of the Crystal Elder in Farron Keep, and this Crystal Elder is even more disgusting... After you attack and reduce his health to half, he will be teleported directly to the third floor of the library, and while you are running around the map, he will keep bombarding you with crystal spells.

Skilled Dark Souls players typically use a pair of bleed weapons, apply the "Red Blade of Carthus" to increase the bleed buff, and then unleash a high-burst combo to instantly kill the Crystal Sage.

However, Leo is a shield addict. As a shield hero, he doesn't have that much burst damage. So, in order to reduce obstacles when running through the library, Leo used the most insidious and vicious trick - throwing shit blocks!

In the game Dark Souls, there is a consumable item called "Poop Blocks" that can poison the target and cause them to lose health continuously. At the same time, the person who throws poop quickly will also accumulate poison, but these are not major problems.

The Crystal Elder's intelligent mechanism dictates that he will only teleport away after suffering direct damage. If no damage is inflicted on the Crystal Elder to apply a continuous health-draining negative status effect, this library boss will not teleport away.

Leo threw two pieces of excrement at the Crystal Elder, and seeing the BOSS afflicted with a poisoned status that caused continuous damage, he smiled slyly. Then he hid in a spot where he couldn't be hit by spells, waiting for the Crystal Elder's health bar to drop. Once the poison effect wore off, he would run back and reapply two more pieces of excrement. In this way, Leo used this "righteous Sun Knight" method to perfectly and without taking any damage to poison the Crystal Elder of the Great Library.

Basically, after passing the Great Library, you'll directly face the Lord of Cinder boss, the Twin Princes. Also, behind the library area, there are three invading Dark Spirit NPCs. You can hide inside the wall and lure them over with arrows. As soon as any of them show their face, just hack them to death.

After skillfully clearing the difficult areas of the Royal City of Locris, Leo, with the help of Mr. Klaus, also successfully defeated the fourth Lord of Cinder. Now, the "Libra" crew can almost leave this virtual reality game.

However, the plan still had some problems and went wrong. Just as Leo had predicted, Zapp was far behind in the progress of the raid. While Leo had already defeated the four Lords of Cinder bosses, Zapp had just run to the Great Archives area.

Klaus was originally planning to help Zapp clear the map when this troublemaker was crying and begging his boss to help him survive. However, Miss Money, the invisible werewolf who always disliked Zapp, took the opportunity to launch a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

"Useless monkey! You've wasted so much time and delayed your progress. Even the newbie Leo has already cleared the game. You're really useless... Just die already!"

"I'm a veteran player, don't look down on me like that..."

Leo, feeling frustrated, explained that he was someone who knew the game well, so why was he being treated like a complete newbie?

"Good heavens! Leo, that messy-haired kid, must have had the boss's help along the way. I don't believe he cleared the game so easily!!"

"No, Leo cleared most of the way by himself, and I also received a lot of guidance from him to avoid detours."

Klaus kindly defended Leo, and Leo nodded in satisfaction... As a seasoned Dark Souls player, this was for sure; it would be embarrassing for a veteran player to fail on their first playthrough.

However, as soon as Klaus finished speaking, Zapp's pitiful self-esteem shattered instantly. At this moment, this delinquent stubbornly retorted:

"I can clear the map all by myself, just you wait and see!!"

“Hey... Mr. Zapp, don’t take up everyone’s time. Let Mr. Klaus help you out.”

"Damn it! I'm not leaving this place until I clear this level today!!"

Chapter 59 Virtual Battle (End)

"Finally I can go out, hahaha! It's a pity that I still need 3 more ears to complete the oath."

"Tsk... If it weren't for Mr. Zapp wasting your time by going out on a call, we would have been out long ago."

Leo, picking his nose and grumbling, thought, "This guy's already got 27 ears? That's an insanely high success rate for responding to emergencies!"

It's time for everyone gathered at the Firelink Shrine to leave this real-world virtual game.

With the last person in "Libra" completing the game, or rather, if Zapp hadn't stubbornly insisted on clearing the map alone in the Royal City of Kloris, Leo and the others would have already left the game.

During this pointless time, Leo even took his boss to the hidden map "Ancient Peak" and even defeated the Nameless Principal. Only then did Zapp finally arrive at the door of the fourth Lord of Cinder, "Twin Princes".

With Klaus's help, Zapp quickly overcame the final hurdle. After completing all the necessary steps, the "Libra" group was teleported together at the "Initial Furnace." The mission would then be completed by defeating the final boss, the "Avatar of Cinder."

The unwavering devotion of the Lords of Cinder to protecting the First Flame has manifested as the "Avatar of the Lord of Cinder," eternally guarding the First Flame. Anyone who steps into the furnace of the First Flame will be met with a sword.

Only those who defeat him can touch the First Flame. His weapon is a mysterious spiral sword that is stuck in the campfire and cannot be used by anyone else. During the battle, he can transform into various forms, such as a scimitar, a staff, and a spear. All the skills and spells known by the previous Lords of Cinder will be used by the "Lord of Cinder Avatar".

For Dark Souls players encountering the "Avatar of Cinder" for the first time, this boss is the most difficult enemy they have faced on the path to linking the fire. Even for veteran Dark Souls players who have completed high-level playthroughs, facing the Avatar of Cinder alone is extremely difficult, as a slight mistake can result in being instantly killed by his ever-changing attack patterns.

However, after encountering numerous enhanced bosses along the way, including the "Hero Gundyr" with 100% parry, the final boss is still a bit too much for a true tough guy like Klaus. But he first helps the others of "Libra" defeat the final boss before going to fight the "Avatar of Cinder" alone.

The experience of linking the fire, which lasted less than two days, was deeply etched in Leo's memory. He never imagined that he would experience linking the fire from a real perspective. If you were to ask Leo, a veteran Dark Souls player, to give a psychological evaluation... there would probably only be one sentence.

"If I ever try to pass on the fire again, I'll be a dog!"

The hardships Leo had endured along the way almost made him cry, but at least it's over now... He can finally say goodbye!

With her hand placed on the summoning mark beside the First Flame, the Fire Keeper of Firelink Shrine appeared.

The beautiful Fire Keeper at Firelink Shrine seems to be the only one who can bring truth and reliance to the ashes in this decaying and dark world.

Silently and without a word, the Fire Keeper slowly approached the First Flame. She knelt down and held the remaining, fragile flame in her hands. As the First Flame departed, the entire world gradually dimmed.

The sun in the sky was reduced to a faint glow, and as darkness gradually descended and enveloped the world, the Fire Keeper slowly spoke:

"The initial fire has gradually faded away, and darkness will surely descend soon... However, one day, a small ball of fire will surely appear in the darkness, and that will be the embers of the kings' legacy."

The darkness that had completely enveloped the world prevented Leo from seeing anything in front of him or around him. This was the end of the world that he had created. The silence and stillness filled him with fear and unease... However.

The last voice that rang in Leo's ears was the Fire Keeper's question, the one that had accompanied the player throughout this world:

"Lord Ashes, can you still hear my voice?"

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"As expected... why did you have to spread the fire! We have to put it out for the sake of Miss Fire Prevention!!"

Leo, his fists clenched and tears streaming down his face, felt utterly inspired. All the hard work he had endured until the very end had been for the sake of hearing the Fire Keeper's words. He felt a surge of motivation... He really wanted to put out the fire one more time!

However, it was only then that Leo realized that he had been placed inside a coffin... not a real coffin, but an experimental chamber inside the giant egg.

Now that Leo has woken up, the glass door of the experimental chamber opens automatically, and the boy with the "God's Eye" climbs out in a few quick movements, and sees that Mr. Klaus and the others have also come out, in addition to himself.

"Seriously... after all that, all I get is to burn like a match all by myself? Why don't you bring that fire-prevention lady along too, she could burn with me!"

Zapp was clearly annoyed. After all, he had suffered so much to complete the game only to end up like this, which would make any player very unhappy. But at this moment, Leo couldn't tell Zapp that there was actually an ending called "extinguishing the fire".

"Congratulations to everyone in 'Libra'! It looks like you've completed the game very smoothly."

Countless blood vessels and tentacles were attached to the giant dome building, and the "Allergy King" hanging in mid-air clapped his hands in encouragement, after all, it was quite commendable to be able to complete his enhanced Dark Souls.

"So, Your Excellency 'Allergy King,' may we leave now?"

"Of course, I keep my word!"

Having answered the question from the leader of "Libra," "Allergy King" then changed the subject and said to Klaus:

"However, as the two who cleared 'Hero Gundyr' and ultimately chose the 'Extinguish the Fire' ending, you will receive a reward for unlocking the 'Easter Egg'."

"well!?"

Leo was quite surprised. Was there a bonus for achieving the "extinguish the fire" ending? But now countless people know how to achieve the "extinguish the fire" ending, so can the "extinguish the fire" ending really be considered a bonus now...?

"No need to be surprised. After all, anyone who can clear 'Hero Gundyr' after my buffs deserves a reward, and I won't be stingy with that... Of course, this is during the game's testing phase."

Hearing what "Allergy King" said, Leo felt relieved. After all, "Hero Gundyr" was indeed excessively powerful. If it weren't for Mr. Klaus, he really couldn't think of anyone who could defeat him.

"Those who achieve the 'Extinguish the Fire' ending can ask me a question. As one of the thirteen kings of another world, I may not be as strong as the others, but I am quite adept at intelligence gathering."

To everyone's surprise, the "Allergy King" gave such a reward. So, after seeing his boss Klaus bow and salute, Leo immediately asked the "Allergy King" about it.

"Your Excellency, 'Allergy King,' I would like to know how 'Despair King' plans to carry out the second Great Collapse against 'Helsaremz Lot.'"

"The Great Collapse? Are you sure you want to ask this question? You only have one chance."

"Sure!"

After receiving Klaus's resolute reply, "Allergy King" gave the answer to the leader of Lebra.

"It's a barrier. During the first 'Great Collapse,' human sorcerers used a barrier to secure and protect the city. The 'King of Despair' is preparing to directly attack the 'core' of the barrier."

Having learned of Libra's recent fruitless search, Klaus was eager to go to the Sorcerer's Guild to gather more information, while the Allergy King set his sights on Leo.

"Your turn, boy with the 'Divine Eye'."

At this moment, Leo finally understood why Mr. Midoriya had asked him to perform the "fire extinguishing" ending. Feeling extremely grateful to the "Worst King," Leo asked the Thirteen Kings of Another World the question he had been searching for for so long.

"I want to know how to restore my sister Michelle Watch's eyesight."

"Want to know how to restore the sight of those who have lost their sight due to a divine pact...? The answer might disappoint you. Are you sure you still want to ask this question?"

"I'm sure!"

Until now, Leo has been unable to find a way to save his sister Michelle, and now, at this only moment when he can find the answer, Leo will not change the situation no matter what.

At this point, the "Allergy King," one of the thirteen kings of the other world, spoke, returning to the answer Leo was seeking.

"Use other 'Divine Eyes' to replace your sister's eyes. Only 'Divine Eyes' of the same quality as your own eyes can be used to restore her vision."

"Of course, your own eyes won't work. It's complicated to explain in detail, so I won't go into details. There's only one way."

After hearing the "Allergy King's" answer, Leo was indeed greatly disappointed... Knowing it or not knowing it makes no difference; there's simply no way to achieve it.

"Don't worry, Leo... everything will be alright."

Klaus tried to comfort his new employee, but he himself sounded unconvinced, as finding other "God's Eyes" was completely out of the question.

Chapter 60 Leo's Friends

"Did they go out?"

"I've already finished Dark Souls, and as agreed, I've let them go."

Located in the "Fallen King's" mansion, Izuku Midoriya was playing a Lego-building game with Abigail. After all, children are very clingy, so Midoriya couldn't stay and play the real-life version of "Dark Souls" a little longer. He left the game early and went back to take care of his child.

Holding a phone in one hand and Lego bricks in the other, he and Abigail were assembling something indescribable. Perhaps it was a miracle that they could even put together such a thing. At this moment, "Extreme Evil King" and "Allergy King" were discussing some unspeakable secrets.

"Why go through all this trouble to get me to help them? Wouldn't it be simpler for you to help yourself?"

"I promised this guy I wouldn't interfere in anything concerning him in 'Helsaremz Roth' from now on, so I won't do anything unnecessary."

"Really... you actually keep your verbal promises?"

"So do you think I complied?"

"Tch...who knows..."

The two men discussed the mysterious Thirteen Kings of another world, thus concluding a dirty and unspeakable deal between them.

Among the thirteen kings of the otherworld, the "Allergy King" is one of the more approachable ones. He personally values ​​the act of "trading" very much. The price of trading with this king may be very high, but as long as the price is paid, the result of the "trading" will definitely be achieved.

The "Extinguish Fire" ending that "Libra" was able to achieve was the price of the deal. After the fire was extinguished, "Allergy King" paid the deal's reward as agreed.

During this period, only "Libra" and "Allergy King" made a deal; "Extreme Evil King" did not interfere at all.

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"I'm exhausted..."

Back home, Leo lay down on his favorite bed without saying a word. Sure enough, only here could he find a moment of peace and warmth. Then, a small, delicate foot stepped on his head.

"You useless servant, it took you so long to come out!"

"Damn it...it's easy for you to say that when you're not the one suffering! 'Allergy King' gets snacks and tea, while I'm stuck suffering in the game."

Shinobu's words only fueled Leo's anger. Just thinking about how that wretched Blood World familiar girl was treated so well, while he, after all his hard work, was met with such sarcasm, made him furious.

"Hmph! It's all because you're useless."

"Damn it, take this!"

Leo grabbed a pillow from the bed and threw it at the little girl, knocking her off his head. Then he suffered an even more brutal counterattack.

Shinobu suddenly sat directly on Leo's back and started hitting his head repeatedly with a pillow. This foolish servant dared to attack her; it was time to teach him a lesson about his master's authority...

Then Leo immediately grabbed another pillow from the bed and threw it behind him, and the two of them, without any regard for age, continued their pillow fight...