Ruins.
The ruins of a city.
Over a million living beings had been killed.
Within the boundless ruins, only the young girl remained kneeling blankly on the ground.
The descending meteors were all avoiding this dead city as if they were running for their lives.
"No …"
"I told you not to harm anyone, why are you still …"
The young girl's complexion was pale, the emotions in her eyes were drying up bit by bit.
The world turned into countless thin lines that abruptly disappeared in front of Gu Qing Shan's eyes.
Complete emptiness.
Another world abruptly manifested and took Gu Qing Shan in.
By the river.
Under the shade of a tree.
Gu Qing Shan had returned.
Jang Young-ho and Ye Fei Li were standing next to her. Ye Ru Xi looked straight into his eyes.
Ye Ru Xi carried a hint of nervousness and anticipation as she asked: "You said … that you and I are the same kind?"
"That's right, can you control your power now?" Gu Qing Shan asked.
Straight to the point.
If we're not the same kind, how could we ask such a question?
Ye Ru Xi's eyes suddenly glowed.
She hesitantly said: "Please prove to me that you're the same kind as me first"
Gu Qing Shan signaled to Jang Young-ho with her eyes.
"Use your strongest summoning technique, otherwise she won't trust us" he sent his voice.
Jang Young-ho understood and drew a Card from the void of space.
"Don't worry, I'll invite the King of the Assassination deck"
Jang Young-ho silently sent his voice and tossed the Card forward.
Boom!
The ground trembled.
A green-scaled lizard several hundred meters long appeared in front of the three of them.
Compared to the last time Gu Qing Shan saw it, it seemed to have undergone some sort of change — — -
It had become stronger.
"Ah, little Ying Hao, were you looking for me?"
The green-armored lizard asked as it breathed out bursts of colorful mist.
"A friend wants to meet you" Jang Young-ho replied.
He, Gu Qing Shan, and Ye Fei Li all turned to Ye Ru Xi.
Ye Ru Xi appeared a bit confused and muttered: "Why are they so weak?"
She looked at Jang Young-ho and asked directly, "Is this kind of weak little worm something you can summon?"
The world fell silent.
Before the three of them could say anything, the green-armored lizard's aura surged.
It seemed to be enraged.
"Disperse!"
Jang Young-ho quickly dismissed the summoning card.
With a bang, the green-armored lizard was forcefully teleported back.
That was close!
Once it got angry, it was no laughing matter.
Jang Young-ho wiped the sweat off his forehead and was about to say something when Gu Qing Shan spoke first.
"As you can see" Gu Qing Shan calmly replied, "Our control over our power is extremely precise, to the point where it could be considered fine — — - this is the weakest thing we can summon"
"Indeed, it's obvious, this is the weakest thing I can summon" Jang Young-ho immediately changed his tone and said: "We don't casually use particularly powerful powers. You see, my summoning has been restrained to its very limit, normal people wouldn't be able to do it"
— — -of course, others wouldn't be able to do it.
The Hitman deck was a branch of Mystic-type Cards that only Hitmen could form contracts with.
This Card deck was extremely rare even within the 900 million World Layers, not to mention that Hitmen with Card talents were even rarer, making it an extremely rare Card deck.
Jang Young-ho's current level of strength could already be considered outstanding within the 900 million World Layers.
But in front of Ye Ru Xi …
"So that's how it is. I spent 10 years to learn how to control my power, so it's very rare for me to lose control of my power — — but I still can't control the power I summon to such a weak degree"
Ye Ru Xi casually replied.
Crack.
Jang Young-ho could hear the sound of his own heart breaking.
"Of course, it wasn't easy to achieve this. To be frank, it took me 20 years" he calmly replied.
It took me 20 years to achieve this level of strength.
Jang Young-ho silently muttered in his mind.
"To be so weak, so petty, so insignificant, so ordinary that no one would be interested in you at all. I really want to reach your level" Ye Ru Xi's eyes displayed a sense of determination: "I believe that as time passes, I will be able to fully control my own abilities just like you"
Jang Young-ho smiled encouragingly, then spoke as if he had been there before: "You still need to work hard, do your best"
"Hm, I will learn from you" Ye Ru Xi nodded.
She looked at Jang Young-ho with a faint sense of admiration in her eyes.
Gu Qing Shan: "…"
Ye Fei Li: "…"
The two of them exchanged glances.
— — a certain someone is still able to act cool without changing his expression even after being dealt such a blow.
As expected of a Professionist — — -
An assassin.
Gu Qing Shan thought for a bit, then decided to be frank: "In truth, after arriving in this world, our strength has been suppressed to a very low level. If you've seen me in action, you should be able to sense something"
Ye Ru Xi silently listened, then finally showed a relieved expression on her face.
It wasn't just the summoning of the lizard, but more importantly, what Gu Qing Shan said.
He stopped the Great Ape's ambush with a single strike.
How could I not notice that his swordsmanship wasn't fully displayed?
Just from the moment he wielded his sword, I could already feel a chill running down my spine.
It was as if the life and death of all living beings depended on his sword, determined by his will.
— — and also.
He was able to turn into an apocalyptic monster, survive the attack of six nuclear bombs without anyone noticing.
Who in this world could possibly achieve such a feat?
This has already surpassed all of my experience and imagination over the past 27 years of my life.
Ye Ru Xi silently nodded, a bit more convinced.
"Alright, back to business" Gu Qing Shan solemnly said, "Right now, we need to think of a way to leave this world, otherwise, as soon as the carriers of [Order] and apocalyptic monsters discover you again, the situation from before will repeat itself"
Ye Ru Xi froze.
The situation from before …
No matter how hard I tried to blend in, to perform, to contribute to this world …
They would rather sacrifice millions of living beings to kill me!
Ye Ru Xi took a deep breath.
She turned to the three people in front of her.
But it's different now.
Now, I have my own kind.
"How are we going to leave?" Ye Ru Xi softly asked.
Gu Qing Shan calmed down a bit and replied: "I don't know either, I don't know much about your world. Right now, we need more information, perhaps some resources and equipment …"
"Resources and equipment?" Ye Ru Xi doubtfully asked.
Jang Young-ho chimed in: "That's right, aside from his supernatural abilities, he's also a scientist — — - a science that far surpasses your world's, he can help us leave safely"
Ye Ru Xi curiously asked: "Scientist? How unexpected, what about you? "
"Me? I'm a hitman, an Assassin, and I have a Guild of Hunters "Jang Young-ho replied.
"You're very impressive" Ye Ru Xi sighed emotionally.
She then turned to Ye Fei Li.
Ye Fei Li shrugged: "I'm the world's number one gamer"
"A gamer?"
"That's right, what kind of games do you usually play? Role-playing? RTS? Or regular casual puzzle games? "Ye Fei Li excitedly asked.
"I don't play games"
The two of them went silent.
They couldn't continue this conversation any longer.
"Alright" Gu Qing Shan chimed in: "While no one has discovered us, let's take a look around this city and hopefully find something useful. While we're at it, I also want to understand your world's history and societal changes, the direction of scientific research, the specific achievements of space technology, as well as the current distribution and utilization of resources"
The four of them turned to the ruins of the city.
"What do you intend to do?" Jang Young-ho asked.
"The universe is vast, and there's no such thing as a nuclear warhead, so this will be our home turf" Gu Qing Shan replied.
Jang Young-ho and Ye Fei Li both nodded.
When it came to technology, Gu Qing Shan couldn't refuse.
What Ye Ru Xi had come into contact with today were things that she had never even thought about, so she cheerfully said: "Although this city has lost all living beings, I know a few research facilities that probably haven't been completely destroyed"
"Let's not waste any more time, something unexpected might happen soon, let's go" Gu Qing Shan said.
"Hm, let's go" Ye Ru Xi replied.
…
It was still this world.
At another location.
A secluded area of a coastal city.
Under the shroud of night, two figures abruptly appeared.
The burning chains on the Raging Flame Traveler's body illuminated their surroundings.
The Soul Shrieker stood in the darkness for a while, staring at the [Chaos] notifications.
「 Seems like we'll have to find another Deity of [Chaos] in this world 」 the Soul Shrieker's female voice said.
「 Our opponents arrived an hour earlier — — they spent less time in the bar than we did 」 the Raging Flame Traveler replied.
「 That's why we need to hurry up, perhaps we'll be able to kill them right here 」
The Soul Shrieker's killing intent that felt almost solid manifested.
The Raging Flame Traveler went silent for a bit, then said: 「 That's a good idea. Although our strength has been suppressed, our supernatural powers have all been unsealed 」
「 Indeed, with your great power from the Age of Immemorial, as well as my Divine power, killing a few mortals who are similarly suppressed would be no problem 」 the Soul Shrieker smirked.
「 Let the Apotheotic Combat path end here 」
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