Is the person you sculpt as cute as me?

She touches on almost everything, but the story is flawed, and she simply holds the key to another try, nothing more.

After a long absence, Yu Man arrived here again.

The "Melting World Dragon" pointed behind him—

"This time, when you are ready... I will open this door for you and bring you here... to build a bridge for your farewell. This time, I wish you a safe journey."

280 Another failure

"Is this what we're talking about on our first date? Xiaohuo."

Yu Man was teasing but also concerned.

Because of everything the "Melting World Dragon" just said.

To the casual listener, it seems as if—

"Are you making your last words?"

After all, humans are sensitive creatures, not to mention that Yu Man is now a more slender girl.

She sensed the sadness in the Molten World Dragon's tone. Even though she was the supreme being in charge of all fire, her words still sounded particularly sad.

"No... these are not my last words. I certainly don't intend to die now. I'm still very young... young, even. My life has just begun."

The "Melting World Dragon" put away his sadness and revealed a lovely face.

But even so, sadness still flows from it.

"It's just... if I give this path to you, I believe that next time you will be fully prepared... you will know almost everything... you won't fail again, right?"

"It's hard to say." Yu Man shook his head, carefully chewing on the bitterness that he would have to face in order to pass the level.

The World-Melting Dragon didn't believe her, but continued, "When you follow this path I've allowed you to reach the place we call the 'Final Land'... you will have passed the level, and what that means, you and I both know."

No—Yu Man also heard the meaning behind this from "Lie" in this week.

It is said to be an all-purpose wish.

Rewind time, revive the dead, change the world, subvert common sense...

It’s said that anything goes – just say it and make a wish.

That's the reward for clearing the level.

"By then... you'll be gone, right? Perhaps the entire world will end with you. I always feel like you're capable of such a thing." The World-Melting Dragon jokingly said with a sad tone, "Or maybe you'll do something else... something crazy beyond my imagination?"

"...I haven't even started yet, how dare I imagine what will happen after I clear the level?"

"Anyway... I've prepared for the worst, which is to say goodbye to you—an irreversible farewell..."

Yu Man remained silent, but didn't think so at all.

She actually cherished their relationship because the "World-Melting Dragon" could live for a very long time... a very long time. And it was extremely powerful, so it wouldn't be killed suddenly by someone for no apparent reason.

In other words - she will always be there in my life which is as short as a mayfly.

In this ever-changing world, it is difficult for such unchanging things to exist.

They can reminisce with each other, fight side by side, and continue in the future.

If we use the terminology of online games——

The "Melting World Dragon" was a teammate who would never abandon the team, was extremely skilled, and could be trusted wholeheartedly. This was exactly what Yu Man longed for. That was why she had become friends with her during last episode's lone wolf moment.

In the final analysis——

"I'm alone...just because I hate separation, and I don't plan to separate from you, and you won't leave again...right?" Yu Man snorted and asked her frankly.

And—that was also the answer.

Regardless of whether he could pass the level or not, and no matter what happened after that, Yu Man had no intention of severing his relationship with her.

She is not a betrayer.

"……real?"

"Why would I lie to you? Anyway—I accept this path. Thank you! My dear friend."

Best friends are best friends—"Melting World Dragon" accepted it calmly. But when she thought of Yu Man's promise not to leave her, she felt happy from the bottom of her heart. That was enough.

Yu Man quickly woke up from her sadness.

"Come to think of it, Lao Huo, can this kind of road be lent out? Why didn't you lend it to me last week? I was still chopping down the World Tree of Thunder. I should have borrowed it earlier..."

"Because—we couldn't do it back then." The "Melting World Dragon" moved closer to Yu Man, like a child who had finally found an opportunity to show off his proud abilities. "But I knew you would return to this world, so I prepared for this for a long time."

"long time……"

"Well—although you probably don't feel it that way, for you the cycle of the world is instantaneous, but the world actually spends a lot of time setting the stage for your return..."

This - Yu Man had heard some of it from Niao Laowu.

Each time the stranger is summoned, it is actually quite a long time later.

For comics, this time span is enough to drain the life of an Ice Prison Dragon.

But for the "Melting World Dragon", it was just a blink of an eye...

"During the days I was away...you..."

"Well, I've been preparing this path for you to the 'Final Land'—and now, I can invite you along." She said shyly, "I was planning on giving it to you as an apology gift for not going with you to chop down the World Tree last time..."

Yu Man was not the kind of person who would refuse any kindness, but instead accepted the surprise generously.

But compared to words, actions, and thoughts—

She took out the magic book, and the holy book that recorded the ice was filled with icy color in her hand.

"Ok?"

"I may not be able to clear it, because that would mean resetting the world. Our relationship, our memories, our stories... every trace of the other strangers in the world would be erased, only for the stage of clarity to appear again, for the story to unfold again."

"Yeah." The "Melting World Dragon" nodded. She knew.

If Yu Man fails to clear the level, it means their story will end.

Even - no one will remember it, even if we meet again.

This caused her pain.

only--

"There's nothing on this road. Maybe we can escape."

The magic contained in Yuman's soul is overflowing.

Carrying the same wishes from the depths of her soul, woven through her magic books and spells.

"Keep it secret from the Three Secrets for me—Freeze."

Her magic power reserves have been trained to a level that is greater than those monsters that have even reached the tenth level and possess divine power.

Moreover, her mastery of magic has reached the pinnacle.

All of this is now fully expressed——

I just want to leave something behind in this empty and eternal road.

Frozen.

The magic power turned into ice and snow and began to carve something.

In this process——

“…It’s quite cold.”

The "Melting World Dragon" was surprised because Yu Man's magic could actually affect her.

But when she thought that Yu Man was gradually becoming stronger, she became very happy.

But what was she going to build? A monument... made of ice? No, a tombstone.

A tombstone, formed from an incredible cold, stood beside this road.

Even if it takes ten thousand years, its coldness and ice will not melt away.

This is especially true of the words that were carefully crafted by Yu Man.

"The eel, a close friend of the 'Melting Dragon', once visited this world. People called me 'The Lonely One'."

“…So unlucky?!” The “Melting World Dragon” found it hard to accept.

But Yu Man portrayed it calmly, with a relaxed tone.

"If we forget everything and the world starts over again, you might be confused if you see this..."

"Then I'll definitely be confused—then...then how about...we write everything down? That way, if I see you again, I'll do my best to find you and get to know you again!"

However, Yu Man shook her head.

She doesn't intend to do that: "Every story has its own story."

The World-Melting Dragon froze, muttering, "This guy is truly a poet's child..."

She was silent for a while, and gradually understood what Yu Man said.

Then I felt that this wonderful tombstone in front of me was as quiet and interesting as the blank space.

That's not bad either.

Leave the worries to her future self - besides, she doesn't think Yu Man will fail again this time.

She raised her hand and lifted the cloak that concealed her aura. A overwhelming presence, along with the blazing flames, emerged in response to her call.

She left behind a flame that never went out, lighting up the other side of the tombstone.

Ice and fire reflect each other, yet they coexist. After all, their magic understands each other too well.

In the firelight, there was a ballad.

The dragon songs are the only thing they, the mythical dragons, can understand.

It sings thus—

"I love sparkly, glittery things, and she's the sparkliest thing in the world."

This time it was Yu Man's turn to smile bitterly.

It seems that this guy is really still in the infancy of life as she said?

But—this isn’t bad either.

Next, all they had to do was hope... no, pray that the Three Secrets would spare the few traces they left behind when they reset the world.

……

Meanwhile—Rumana Seti.

"Oh... can this kind of fate be corrected?"

"Well, you are now just a mortal, so it is easy for me to change your fate. However, this does not involve your true fate, it is just a slight modification of your body... Your soul is as solid as a rock, and that is not something I can interfere with."

The "fate changer" who possesses the special power of "fate" helps Serenade rewrite her destiny, just like a Chinese medicine practitioner who corrects bones.

It frees it from the aftereffects of being a cat.

The time she spent as a cat had a profound impact on her after she regained her human form.

She found bipedalism strange, but now that has been corrected.

Like a baby who has been taught the correct way to walk, he is normal in this respect.

"Can you help me change my fate again?"

Serenade was about to speak, but after hesitating for a long time, he shook his head and remained silent.

She also has a sequelae. If Yu Man reaches out his hand, waves, or if Xiaolu does the same, she will subconsciously move over to act cute and please him. If someone touches her chin, belly, or even pats her butt, she will feel very comfortable...

This is not good.

What’s even worse is saying these words out loud… Oh, it’s hard to say.

The "fate changer" looked at her pensive face, and was as obedient as a servant, not daring to express any opinions, for fear of angering the legendary "Going against All Things" and being wiped out.

"Well, I feel very comfortable. Now my feet can walk freely. Then I-"