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Chapter 52: A Quick Guide to the Paradise of the Past (Seeking First Subscription)

Damn it, isn't there a single light in this place?

Walking through the seemingly deep and dark passageway, Shihen couldn't help but think to himself.

According to Gray Serpent, once he passes through this passage, he will reach the final trial ground for World Serpent executives. After completing it, he will be promoted and receive a raise to become a glorious World Serpent executive.

If I stay in this passage for a few days and then walk out and say that I have completed the trial, will the Grey Serpent believe me?

Looking at the darkness around him, which even his vision couldn't penetrate, a thought inexplicably popped into Shihen's mind.

After all, he really didn't know what he should do in Paradise.

The truth behind the collapse?

The traces of time were clear even before the time travel.

A tremendous strength?

Shihen was confident that he would become stronger than anyone else, and that without the Holy Mark gene fragment, he was simply unable to bear the power of the imprint.

So what's the point of him going to the Land of Bliss?

Just to get a World Serpent cadre transfer certificate?

It feels like such a waste. It would have been better to have Durandal fight more often and give the girl some motivation to become stronger.

Lost in thought, Shihen suddenly saw light streaming in ahead. He instinctively quickened his pace, and then—

A magnificent hall, as grand as a palace, came into view before Shihen, with people casually reclining on sofas along the walls...

Without the slightest hesitation, Shihen turned back.

"???"

Watching the boy leave the paradise of the past without saying a word, Alicia couldn't help but blink, a look of confusion on her face.

Seriously, is she that scary?

She spent so long posing here, all to give the other person the most perfect first encounter.

She was secretly annoyed, until three minutes later when she heard the footsteps approaching Paradise again.

Dang Dang Dang!

That's the sound of knocking on the door.

A door? Where would a door to the Land of the Dead come from?

Confused, Alicia saw the boy step in as if he were holding something, as if he were pushing open an invisible door.

So that's how it is; the knocking sound was made using the hardened collapse energy barrier.

Alicia instantly understood everything.

But is this some kind of new-age performance art?

The girl was even more puzzled.

"I just felt that this paradise wasn't ready, so I decided to give her a second chance." As if he had guessed the girl's thoughts, Shihen explained, "But now it seems that this was the result of someone's deliberate actions."

"Oh dear, do you really not want to see me?"

Alicia said angrily, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster, which looked very cute.

"Yes, you're right." Shihen nodded as he approached the girl. "You're too much trouble."

Of all thirteen heroes, the one he least wanted to see was Alicia.

Because if the other party chooses to meet him first, then his secrets have probably already been exposed.

Undoubtedly, Alicia possesses such unreasonable abilities, even though it is merely a memory left behind by the other party.

In terms of being unreasonable, he and Alicia are on the same level.

"I was so excited to see you."

Alicia stomped her foot, looking even angrier.

"I'm really sorry about that."

Shihen answered in a voice devoid of any apology.

"An apology needs to be sincere, like... showing your belly or something?"

With a grin, Alicia glanced at the boy's lower abdomen.

"I'm going to file a complaint with Eden against you for harassment."

Shihen's gaze instantly turned wary.

"Even Eden knows this, you are indeed extraordinary."

As she remarked, Alicia's eyes sparkled, like a child seeing an interesting toy.

"Even I know that you are indeed extraordinary."

Shihen answered in a monotone tone.

Alicia: "..."

"As expected, you are an opponent that must be treated with caution."

Alicia's gaze was serious.

This was the first time she had met someone who was just as shameless as herself.

"Each each other."

Shihen clasped his hands in a fist salute.

This girl is definitely the type who will blossom with just a little sunshine.

Even if you don't give her sunshine, she can still shine brightly for you.

"So, what brings you to this paradise of the past?"

Alicia asked, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Of course, it's for a promotion and a raise."

With a matter-of-fact expression, Shi Hen sat down next to the girl, sinking deeply into the sofa.

Well, it's quite comfortable.

Time marks silently applaud Eden's taste.

"A promotion and a raise?"

Alicia's expression was strange.

"The Grey Serpent said that once I clear the Paradise of the Past, he will promote me to a cadre of the World Serpent."

Shihen spread his hands, completely frank.

"Hmm... that's quite a unique reason."

Alicia's expression became even stranger.

Over the past five thousand years, this paradise has received many visitors, but this is the first time she has heard such a simple and unpretentious reason.

"So, as the second of the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser and the deputy leader of the Fusion Warriors, can you just give me your stamp of approval?"

Shihen asked with a serious expression.

He couldn't be bothered to waste his time here.

“Hmm…” Tilting her head slightly as if in thought, Alicia finally answered after a long while, “Although I would like to do that too, but… unfortunately, the visitor must experience the memories of a certain hero and draw their own answer from them.”

These are the rules of the Pure Land of the Past.

"Rules are used to break."

The time marks immediately came back on.

Alicia: "???"

When I typed this string of question marks, it wasn't that I had a problem, but rather that I thought you had a problem.

"I already knew the answer."

Leaning back on the sofa, Shihen spoke casually.

Please, I'm already at the Tengen level, and you still want me to find the answer?

"Don't you want to get to know other heroes?"

Alicia said in a seductive tone.

"Do not want to."

Shihen refused outright.

He had known him for a long time, though there was a thick barrier between them.

But rather than playing friend games with the heroes here, he would rather go out and stir up trouble.

He's been leveling up for so long, and he still hasn't had a proper, friendly physical encounter with Durandal.

As the saying goes, what's the point of leveling up if you can't defeat the opponent you couldn't defeat before?

Moreover, Otto had previously thrown a nuclear bomb at his head, so shouldn't Durandal get her revenge by attacking him a few more times?

Therefore, in conclusion, Durandal is inescapable of being beaten up, and she'll have to take advantage of the opponent's lack of upgrades to give them a good beating.

"The heroes are all so cute~"

Alicia continues to seduce the boy.

"Am I cuter than you?"

Shihen asked casually.

"Oh dear, you're making me shy!"

Alicia covered her mouth and smiled.

This girl is indeed quite narcissistic.

Shihen saw through the girl's true nature at a glance.

"I only need to get to know the cutest one."

Shihen said it with difficulty, though it wasn't entirely against his conscience... Well, actually it wasn't entirely against his conscience either; he also thought Alicia was the cutest.

"Hehe, I'm glad to hear you say that." Alicia laughed, but still didn't give up, "But, the other heroes also have their own adorable qualities..."

"Not interested in."

The timeline was directly interrupted.

He just wants to go out and cause trouble.

"Eden, a rich and generous older sister."

With her palms outstretched, Alicia sculpted the shape of Eden directly from crystal flowers.

"But the things in Paradise are all memories; you can't take them out."

Shihen pouted.

Foolish girl, trying to deceive him with such a low-level trick.

"Aponia, a kind and compassionate nun."

As she spoke in a light and cheerful tone, the crystal flower in Alicia's palm changed accordingly.

"I only believe in myself and don't need anyone else's salvation."