The Dean's office was quiet and empty.
The Priestess of Light, Caitrina, stood with her back facing the door. She looked at the dreary night view outside the window. Her long silver hair fell over her shoulders. She had changed out of her pure white nun's habit into a thin casual outfit, which perfectly outlined her curvaceous body.
Li Xiang knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
Caitlin turned around and smiled at him. Although she was a female Magician who had been famous for a long time, she still maintained her beauty. She looked extraordinarily beautiful, just like when he first met her at Lancelot's manor. She was breathtaking.
Compared to male players, female players cared more about their appearance and figure. They did not want to drag their granny-like bodies in front of others when they were in their seventies or eighties.
In fact, at the level of a player, they could freely change their appearance and form. If they wanted to, everyone could become a handsome man or a beautiful woman.
"Congratulations, Young Master." Caitrina smiled and invited him to sit down.
"Thank you." Li Xiang did not decline. He sat down and waited for her to continue. If it was just a congratulatory sentence, he would not have risked being discovered.
Caitrina only looked at him deeply, as if she was searching for someone in him. After a long time, she spoke again. "Don't worry. There won't be any other Level-9 players here. After the ceremony, they left one by one. More than 20 years ago, I was severely injured by the Black King and the White King. I almost died. After that, I hid in the Light of Humans. No one has found me yet. "
"Priestess, are you now the one who takes over the tarot cards from Master Magician?" Li Xiang nodded and asked.
With the death of the Eternal Night Magician, The Fool's Sect was without a leader. Although the other party did not know, they were still in a state of disunity and could be easily defeated. At that time, Li Xiang was too weak. Even if the other big Acana card holders acknowledged his identity as the young master under the pressure of the magician and the priestess, many of them did not have the heart to serve him.
He had not been able to get any news about The Fool's Sect after that.
"Yes." At the mention of the Polar night, Caitlin's eyes dimmed. "Magician has dedicated his entire life to the human camp. I hope that in the future, Young Master, you can clear his name and give him the respect and worship he deserves."
"Of course." No one understood the passion in Polar Night's heart better than Li Xiang. In order to expel the calamity, in order to revitalize the human camp, she had done everything silently.
He and the Lighthouse players supported the first line of defense against the Calamities, nurturing countless players who fought to the death. They also indirectly influenced the Night King, which was how the current Nightwatcher army was formed.
"There are a few things that I have to say to the Young Lord." Caitlin went straight to the point. She refilled Li Xiang's cup of black tea. "First, the Evil Faction's actions are getting bigger and bigger, to the point where they are unscrupulous. They are attacking various aristocratic families, as if they are making a strong declaration to welcome the resurrection of their master. This is not normal. They are even willing to go against Bai Dongxue's cleaning team to do something."
"Unless one of them can communicate with Bai Lili and know that she will be resurrected soon, otherwise, they would not be so crazy." The priestess lowered her eyes slightly, but her expression did not change. "But Young Master, you can rest assured. Those fanatical Evil Faction members are not convinced by each other, and there is no real leader. After the death of Fei Zilan, who was supported by Bai Lili, no one can point fingers at those lunatics. I have also planted a spy there … "
"Uncle Fei is dead?" The distant memory was evoked. Li Xiang sighed. "Didn't they say that the entire Fei Family disappeared after she left?"
"They did not disappear. That was just what they said to the outside world. In fact, before Fei Yujing entered the Dark Whispers, the Fei Family was destroyed by her own hands. " Caitlin's eyes gradually turned cold. "I saw the shadow of Bai Lili in her. This woman is too ruthless. In order to not leave behind her weakness, she destroyed her family and killed her own father."
Li Xiang was silent. How could he stay out of everything that happened today? He was also one of the instigators. He could only hope that Fei Yujing would not go further and further away.
"The second thing is that the Goddess of Calamity suddenly issued a Level 9 Conscription Order. This is too strange. In the past, only new Level 9 players would be issued a Level 9 Conscription Order. But in these years, no new Level 9 players have been born, and it is in the name of the Emperor Family!"
The so-called Level 9 Conscription Order was a command specifically for all Level 9 players on the Seven Continents.
All Level 9 players would be forcibly sent to the New World to undergo a new round of refresh. They would only be sent back after completing the new command.
This was a summons that could not be refused. Even if they hid in another dimension, they would be forcibly sent back after being located.
Just like the GPS system in the previous world, after players registered in the Goddess of Calamity's system, their location would be constantly monitored by the Goddess of Calamity. There was nowhere to hide.
If they did not register, they would not be able to enjoy the benefits of the Goddess of Calamity's system for the rest of their lives. No one would refuse to register for such a small matter.
As a member of the human camp, if they did not register as a player, they would not be counted as a human player.
"It's like being controlled by the Goddess of Calamity and the Emperor Family." Li Xiang sighed. This was his most direct experience. "Don't you feel uncomfortable?"
"Uncomfortable. At first, you don't feel much. When you first become a player, most would-be players like you probably only have passion and hope for a better future in your bodies. The Goddess of Calamity and the Emperor Family have helped the human camp survive and develop to this day. Although there are many restrictions, it is undeniable that they are on our side.
"They taught us how to use Origin Substances and magic particles. When we became players, they also provided us with rewards and could even exchange for powerful Calamity weapons. These are all benefits, there are no restrictions. But it is not until you reach Level 9 that you will feel their control over the players. The refresh rate is the best proof. "
Caitlin looked at him, her expression calm, but full of resentment. "Unfortunately, there are no young eagles who are willing to nestle in the shadow of their parents forever. After reaching Level 9, we have to walk our own path. This kind of restriction brings a lot of unhappiness and resentment. But in the past, as long as we focused our outbursts every time, everything would return to normal after the refresh rate. "
"But it's different now. The restriction on Level 9 players from the refresh rate is almost zero. Do you mean that someone is preparing to rebel?" Li Xiang smelled a strange scent.
"Before that, the White King was the only player who had listened to the teachings of the Emperor Family. He was also the spokesperson of the Emperor Family and the Goddess of Calamity. He was also the strongest player after the death of Lord Lancelot and Bai Lili. The prosperity of the White Family gave him more power to speak. He was also the one who proposed the alliance of aristocratic families as a way to stabilize the other Level 9 players. "
"The alliance of aristocratic families monopolizes the resources shared by humans," Li Xiang interrupted.
"Yes, if not, how could the White King suppress all the Level 9 players with his passion alone? Even if he was the strongest and the spokesperson of the Emperor Family, it would be useless. However, there was the danger of the refresh rate before. As long as someone really disregarded everything and destroyed the order, the White King would request the refresh rate. So, for so many years, the Level 9 players lived in peace. But now, the refresh rate is no longer effective. More and more Level 9 players are discovering this. They are beginning to be dissatisfied and are beginning to be restless. The Polar Night incident is the best example! "
"Do you suspect that the refresh rate this time was the White King's request?" Li Xiang looked up at her. Indeed, there were three Level 9 players who had come to test the Polar Night Magician, including the Black King.
Even if the White King was invincible in one-on-one combat, it would be difficult for him to fight against more than three Level 9 players. Now, there were still 47 Level 9 players in the seven continents.
There were 20 members of the Kataszhaofei Committee, six of the Five Kings and Night Kings, seven of the Chronometer Tower, and 14 of the other organizations.
There were also hundreds of Level 8 players in the major organizations. Perhaps one of them could take that step and become a new Level 9 player.
However, to shake the Five Kings, unless there was a problem with the absolutely neutral Kataszhaofei Committee.
One of the people who had attacked the Polar Night Magician had come from there.
"Perhaps. I'm not sure. But since the Level 9 recruitment order has been issued, then going to the New World is an irreversible thing. I'm worried that during this time, someone will harm the Young Master." Caitlin focused.
After all the Level 9 players left, the seven continents would fall into a period of vacuum.
In the past, no one would dare to act rashly. Otherwise, when the White King returned, it would be a thunderous strike that would kill them without a doubt.
But now, if what Caitlin said was true, and the White King's restraint was not enough, especially after the New World, the Level 9 players would not be affected by the refresh rate. At that time, would no one really make a move?
"Some people will make a move, but they won't completely fall out with us. After all, unless we return, the people of the seven continents can't be sure whether the refresh rate has really lost its effect. And once the White King and we return, it will be even more difficult for them to make a move. "
Li Xiang nodded. He just didn't know who would jump out this time. In fact, what he didn't understand was why the human camp was still killing each other at such a time!
He told Caitlin about Lancelot's potential to become a disaster, wanting to see her reaction.
This kind of thing could not be hidden. The other party was a Level 9 player. If they were not on his side, then Li Xiang's chances of winning were almost zero.
After listening to his description, the source of the news was still Bai Yuhan. Caitlin's expression finally changed.
She believed that she had probably noticed it long ago.
"So that's the case. I didn't believe it at first," she muttered. Her expression was a little bad. Obviously, she was in a bad mood.
Li Xiang's heart sank. He looked at her quietly, waiting for anything that might happen.
However, Caitlin did not do anything.
She only sighed.
"Do you still remember? Fei Yujing was the Dark Whisper that left through the Abyss Gate. From Leah Alfa's feedback report, that gate has never appeared before. It's a brand new Abyss Gate that can open normally and bring in companions. This means that the Disaster Monarch is still alive and living in the Disaster World. He might be Lancelot. "
Caitlin poured another cup of black tea for him.
She told him a secret that only Level 9 players knew.
It was said that a fallen Level 9 could very likely be revived in the Disaster camp and become a Disaster Monarch!
"What! Then Master Polar Night, he … "Li Xiang was so shocked that he almost jumped up." Why didn't they tell me about this? "
"Because they weren't sure. No one dared to be sure, so they just believed it as a possibility. However, there's no evidence to prove it. No one knew when and from whom this rumor had spread in the Level-9 circle, but it had always existed just like that. I think the reason why Master Polar Night didn't say anything was because he wanted to test the truth with his own body. "
"If this is true, he must have a backup plan to deal with himself when he becomes a disaster."
Li Xiang was shocked. Him?
Was he that confident in himself?
"Polar night is coming. Dawn is just around the corner. This is the message that Master Polar Night sent to all Level 9 players before he left." Caitlin looked at him with a determined gaze. "This is also the reason why I chose you, Li Xiang."
"Bai Lili, Lancelot, the Disaster camp, the human camp … There are too many organizations for us to choose from. In the near future, the real Holy War will begin. If we choose the wrong side, it will mean destruction and death. However, we are willing to believe in Polar Night's judgment. We are willing to believe in you and choose you. "
"He told all Level 9 players that you will be the last player in the terrifying Polar night before dawn! You are the players who will tear apart the Polar night that looms over the humans' heads! "
Li Xiang was silent. He nodded solemnly.
Everyone was gambling, whether it was the Magicians, the players, or the Level 9 players. Even some mysterious beings from outside the world were taking part in the gamble.
Who would be the final winner?
"Therefore, no matter who becomes your enemy, they'll become our enemy. Even Lancelot and Polar Night won't be able to stop you." Caitlin looked at him. This was also the mainstream belief of The Fool's Sect. She was still trying to rope in other Level 9 players.
Getting such an answer was enough. Li Xiang didn't want to be stabbed in the back by his own people in the future when he fought with his parents.
"This is the person I planted in the Evil Head Sect. She has been reporting all kinds of clues to me. This time, the news of Bai Lili's possible revival was also from her. If you run into any trouble after the Level 9 players leave, you can try to contact her. "Caitlin drew a steam text for him to see.
Don't use the communication device. Use magic to contact her, and you can avoid the surveillance of the Disaster Goddess and the Emperors.
Li Xiang looked at the steam text. Countless thoughts surged in his mind. So it was her. No wonder, all of this …
Back in the room, Li Xiang saw Ming Xu lying on the big bed, kicking his legs in thin pajamas. He rubbed his eyes. "I, I … I think I'm in the wrong room."
Ming Xu heard his voice and turned around abruptly. Then he smiled. "No, we live together."
"Huh?"
After listening to Ming Xu's explanation, Li Xiang finally understood that there weren't many rooms in Human's Light. After all, in the past, there were less than a hundred prospective players entering the school. This time, however, there were nearly three times that number. Hence, most of the rooms were packed with two or three people.
Naturally, he was arranged to be in the same room as Ming Xu.
The two of them were speechless. The atmosphere was a little ambiguous.
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