Is the person you sculpt as cute as me?

"...W-what?" The World-Melting Dragon felt as if all its bones had turned to glass, and it felt uncomfortable all over. "Of course I know, but can I actually summon it?"

"Well, she turned into a cat because of a little, playful prank. Although she holds the key, she can only wander our world unfortunately... until today. Now I am the only one with this key, and I can't open any future."

The "Melting World Dragon" remained silent. It was something it vaguely knew, but it was something so distant that it had no concept of it.

That is the fate given to people in foreign lands.

Yu Mantu finished writing the spell of "going to die", wanting to push his current self to a more distant class.

With this——

Open up between the two worlds.

But she was willing to explain more to her old friends. After all, there were very few people in this world who knew their story.

"Now that even the 'Parliament' is willing to sacrifice itself to cut off my future, it proves that this path is viable. Then, I will need the power of 'Go Against All Things'. Don't worry, she is one of us."

One of us! The World-Melting Dragon breathed a sigh of relief, chanting a ballad like a heroic epic: "Ah, 'The One Who Resisted All Things,' the legendary... the strongest being. I've heard many stories about her."

"The strongest? No, no, no, even if she enters the game this round, she'll just be a level one newbie... But it doesn't matter, I'll help her develop slowly."

The "Melting World Dragon" is a powerful being with the mind of a child, and even entertains the idea of ​​fighting beasts.

Among those monsters living in legends, which one is stronger and which one is weaker?

"Fish, fish, fish—if we only count her during her prime, how does she compare to you? Who's better?"

"How should I know? I have an extra hidden class, and my rank is one level higher than hers, but my equipment should be similar. She's an ultimate expert specializing in human combat, and I like to play tricks... but obviously I'm also human. Honestly, I don't think I can beat her... I do have countless ways to make her not want to fight me... I think this is it."

But Yu Man was full of energy and vigor.

Because in reality, Yu Man can knead Cat Senior at will - win!

"All right—deal done."

Yu Man's casual chat with the "Dragon of the Melting World" ended here.

Next-

“To die.”

She pushed herself to the extreme.

To make up for the defect of only having a staff and a robe, but no other equipment.

Add to that the immense amount of magic from the moon, and that's about enough.

"Then how will you summon her?" asked the World-Melting Dragon. "Say you're summoning her... using the power of time to summon her from the past to the present?"

Yu Man smiled and patted its head.

"Old Huo, you are old. Have you forgotten what my job is?"

"Ah... Alchemist." The "Melting World Dragon" immediately shook his head. "Also, I'm very young... Just call me Little Fire."

In Yu Man's last episode, her alchemy skills reached the tenth level... and even higher.

She had unlocked all the secret recipes, even actually brewing the Blood of God to unlock a third hidden class. She had also brewed the twelfth-tier potion, Time, transcending heaven and earth, to confirm her plan for a clearing. What she was about to brew now was roughly the same tier.

Difficult, complicated, troublesome...

But it doesn't matter, there is enough material.

Even if it was only temporary, her alchemist's power was back in her hands.

Let's get started, shall we? While we're still burning and passionate.

"Using heaven and earth as vessels, using—ah?"

"—Wait, fish."

They noticed something strange at the same time.

Moreover, they became more vigilant than ever before.

Strong.

An incredibly powerful person, a person who controls the world.

Finally, the veil was lifted and she arrived.

She appeared at the near end of the sky and walked towards me.

"Three Secrets," the World-Melting Dragon said nervously, "It's been a long, long time... since I've seen monsters like them."

"Only one person came? It's her again... That's a bit strange. Why is it that Lie is working every day this week? Lao Huo, do you know their shift system? I guess it's a rotating shift."

"Yu, it's better to be serious. It's hard for you and me combined to deal with her. She still has colleagues who haven't been called yet... But I'm definitely here to hold you accountable. What you're brewing is too sensational."

"Hmm...it should be fine."

Yu Man calmed the anger of the "Melting World Dragon".

Then, he raised his hand to Lie, who was walking slowly towards him, treating the sky as his courtyard.

Let’s create a good atmosphere first.

"GM! I'm reporting it! It's this ferocious fire dragon! It ate the moon! It wants to destroy the world! I can only tremble in fear beside it."

The "Melting World Dragon" looked at Yu Man coldly, thinking that this old friend was still as chaotic as ever.

Lie hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed: "I'm very tired from work and don't want to joke with you."

"Ask a colleague to cover for you?"

"No, this is a matter concerning the cat. I have to come in person."

After saying that, she stopped about five steps in front of Yu Man.

The pure white robe of perfection covered her from head to toe.

The manager of the game, a god who can transcend the two worlds.

An existence that cannot be provoked for the time being - even in its current form.

Besides - she was an old acquaintance of Senior Cat, and Yu Man had no intention of provoking her.

Yu Man pointed at the moon behind him and said, "I was planning to use those bacteria as a sacrifice to brew something, bring it back to that world, and have the cat drink it. Then, your wish will come true, and I can repay Senior Cat."

Lies gazed at the moon and the desperate members of the Parliament.

After a moment's silence, she spoke the truth: "It is indeed possible. That amount of magic power... is enough to pass through the gap between the two worlds."

"Well, I brewed a potion to remove the transformation. She said before that she turned into a cat demon specifically for the purpose of taking screenshots."

"Heh...did she say that? Very interesting." Lie refuted firmly, "Unfortunately, you can't do that."

Yu Man is a true expert and certainly knows what works and what doesn't.

"I know you're worried that after brewing this potion, a large amount of magic power will be lost in the rift between the two worlds, or even flow into our world, causing a huge loss of magic power in the old world."

"Yes." Lie frowned, because Yu Man knew everything, but still had to do everything.

"So, what then?" Yu said nonchalantly, "It's been so long, and you haven't called Senior Cat over yet. So I have no choice but to do it myself, right?"

In fact, there is more than one reason.

Yu Man and "Lie" knew very well that if they followed the original plan, they would have a way to let Senior Cat return to the old world without sacrificing magic power.

"The competition will be held as scheduled." Lie reminded.

"I know, but it's too slow. It will take another month." Yu Man shook her head.

"No, her image has already been established. Unlike the Council's misguided guides and misinformation that disrupt players' progress, her title, 'King of Three Crowns and Time', has already established a well-defined image among players. And now... you only need to make the final touch."

"I told you—that won't be until a month later." Yu Man pointed behind him with a taboo look. "I've pulled out my trump card, otherwise those bastards will end my future. I survived this time, but what about next time? I need Senior Cat to help me right now."

Upon hearing this, the "Melting World Dragon" shuddered anxiously.

It really wants to say that it is here and can protect the old friend with whom it has finally reunited and reconciled.

But it was smart enough to know that Yu Man was using this to negotiate with the "Three Secrets".

So, it spoke from the side: "I can't always help the fish, Master Lie. I rushed here with all my might, but I almost didn't make it. From what I know, besides the Parliament, there are other powerful figures in this world who plot to destroy the stranger's future."

Lie was silent for a while, feeling tired and pressing his temples.

After a moment's thought, she slowly spoke, "No, but I can allow you to brew other potions to protect yourself. Honestly, I'd be happy to see you complete the game. After all... I don't want her to forget everything, so this is the biggest concession I can make."

"……Sure?"

"If the moon disappears from the Old World, the creatures and skies of this world will wither, lacking magical nourishment."

"Lies" continued.

"So, at least let the waning moon continue to hang in the sky. As for those old members of the Council... do as you wish. I will make concessions to compensate for your lack of materials."

Yu Man stared at the "lie".

Suddenly - an idea came to me.

"You're the only one here now, right? 'Three Secrets'."

"..." "Lie" raised his head slightly and looked directly at Yu Man.

"From the very beginning, you personally went to Shimlabakken to clean up the mess from last week. Even the main city island is still polluted by reflections of the old world, and now it's exhausted. Managing the world alone must be tiring, right?"

Lie said calmly, "My two colleagues have their own responsibilities. That's nothing."

"Then—will they be able to help you in time? If this dragon and I were to bare our fangs against you now?"

"Honestly, it's probably too late." Lie sighed, happy to tell the truth. "But I can win, and you're not good enough. Even if you win, the other two seats in the Three Secrets will become enemies that will interrupt your future."

"That's right." Yu Man didn't really want to take action. "What about the other two?"

"Busy, busy with their own things... like missing persons and the Millennium Ceremony."

Lie sighed for who knows how many times, complaining to the guy who could barely be considered an acquaintance, and then returned to the topic.

"She can't come. I'm much more anxious than you are. But things have been arranged, and that's the best arrangement. So, what kind of potion do you want to brew? You'd better think about it."

"……All right."

no solution anymore.

The "lie" was right. After she appeared, he did lose the opportunity to do that thing.

Now that things have come to this, there is nothing we can do.

Lie suggested, "How about a bottle that will return you to your old, perfect state for ten minutes? I can cover the cost."

Not bad—but no.

The vanity of last week's goal was ultimately just a past left behind on the other side.

They are brilliant, they shimmer—but they are only reflections.

Yu Man can only use his present hands to grasp the future of this week.

"Then I—I want two natural endings, and a promise."

"...What do you mean?" Lie was a little confused.

The administrator who was almost omniscient and omnipotent in the old world did not understand Yu Man's words.

Yu Man explained it this way:

"I cleared the first epic dungeon of this round on my own. Next up is 'The Council,' which is undoubtedly a 10.4 epic dungeon. I simply ask you to follow the divine will—that is, the rules of the system—and give me the corresponding treasure chests and settlements as normal."

Lie's expression visibly faltered for a moment. PVE players' sensitivity was truly abominable.

Both copies are too special.

The former was tampered with by "Fictional Truth", which entered the game itself and constructed it into a difficult 10.4 single-player version.

The latter is undoubtedly the 10.4 epic copy, and Yu Man can only win by relying on their control of magic.

I wanted to deny the lie.

Although Yu Man had undoubtedly cleared them, she was only at level eight this round, so to receive such a reward... that would be a bit excessive.

I wanted to use a bottle of illusory potion to stop it and trap it in the past...

But Yu Man just wants to get the proper reward he deserves.

"The lives of those 'council' members, and their aspirations, must of course end here. I will also bury their bodies on my island and nourish it. If satisfied, the moon will remain in the night sky as usual."

She then brought up her next request.