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After that, those who had agreed to meet Xiao Lan arrived at the island one by one through channels prepared by Luo, and lived in separate areas.
The empty island suddenly had a large influx of people and looked even more like a villain organisation’s base.
Luo was busy managing the island affairs, while Xiao Lan went for a walk around the island since he had nothing to do. Suddenly, he heard a hubbub of voices up ahead.
…Filled with a delicate feeling.
Walking a little further, he heard a very familiar voice.
“Today is the pep rally for Xiao ge Support Group! Everyone knows that, because the Advent World has revealed its claws, we’re at a critical juncture of life or death…”
Xiao Lan had a bad feeling.
He walked over. Sure enough, he spotted Diyi Fugui’s bright green hair.
The shamate girl wasn’t much different from when they had last met; she was filled with a unique style as per usual.
Standing before her was a large crowd. This group were all wearing familiar-looking red, flowery pants.
The beach shorts style, red colour base, nationalistic flowery style, and middle-aged fashion that could not be hidden.
The fear of being dominated by 【Sparks and lightning all the way】returned.
Xiao Lan never imagined that this fiery red beach shorts would still appear in his life even if he left the Advent World and returned to reality; moreover, it had the momentum of a spark causing a prairie fire, automatically proliferating a huge expanse.
Diyi Fugui enthusiastically brandished books in her hands. “These books were summarised by me based on the verbal experiences of several advanced players, They’re completely nonfictional. I hope this can help everyone at such a critical time. Xiaohe will later distribute it to everyone.”
Responding to her was a chorus of cheers.
“Before battle, you can read ‘Shamelessness Is Embarrassing But Useful’, and ‘Never Before Told Ambush Skill’. These can greatly improve our flexibility during battle and invoke inspiration. It’s very effective for rapidly improving the probability of victory.
“Besides that is ‘100 Ways To Deal With Contract Players’. Contract players are very strong, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to face them. Our goal is – absolutely never face them head-on, but never give up the chance of ambushing them.
“Don’t panic if there’s an accident either; we still have ‘How to Quickly Flee’, ‘Three Second Running For Dummies’, and ‘See Ya, My Opponent’. These will guarantee the highest degree of survival.
“In short, if you can besiege, never fight alone, if you can sneak attack, never face them head-on. If you can win then fight to the death, if you can’t then just run. You don’t need pride, but you absolutely need to live.”
Hearing Diyi Fugui’s words, the audience began clapping. The sight was like a multi-level marketing organisation conducting training.
After that, Diyi Fugui led the Xiao ge Support Group to Xiao ge’s quotes. She even specially made a limited edition quote book for the upcoming decisive battle.
Hearing them recite his own words, Xiao Lan felt himself bobbing in the sea of embarrassment, on the verge of being slammed into the seabed by a wave.
Who was he? Where was he? Why did he come to this wrong place?
However, the shameful matters weren’t over yet.
Soon, Diyi Fugui led them to dance.
A group of people in red shorts uniformly got into the horse stance and began moving under Diyi Fugui’s command.
They shouted ‘Xiao ge Xiao ge, undefeatable in the world’ when their butts swung left, and shouted ‘Across the whole world, ever triumphant’.
The slogan was yelled out very forcefully, but they looked… like a group of perverts.
Xiao Lan: “…”
Fugui ah, you’re truly talented.
He was just wondering whether he should secretly escape before he was discovered when he saw Zhao Xiaohe nearby.
Zhao Xiaohe grew a little taller again. Her hair was neatly draped over her shoulders and she was wearing a white dress. She looked like a quiet girl, seemingly unaffected by Diyi Fugui’s aesthetics.
“Xiao ge~” Zhao Xiaohe waved at him with a smile.
“Xiaohe.” Xiao Lan looked at her and was relieved. “Fortunately, you’re not dressed like them.”
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaohe directly lifted her skirt.
Xiao Lan was taken aback by her gesture and was about to cover his eyes when his gaze caught a brush of familiar red.
Under her skirt was beach shorts identical to everyone else. It was full of existence, but the length of her dress had covered it and Xiao Lan just didn’t notice.
Zhao Xiaohe was a little bashful. “I still feel embarrassed wearing it openly, but I’ll do my best!”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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Diyi Fugui said, “Don’t worry, Xiao ge, our Xiao ge Support Group is already prepared.”
Xiao Lan was feeling complicated. “Actually… I don’t want you guys to be endangered because of me. As you know, going against the Advent World is very dangerous; you guys should carefully consider it first.”
Diyi Fugui, however, replied with a question. “Xiao ge, what do you think the Xiao ge Support Group is?”
Xiao Lan was baffled. “A support group?”
Diyi Fugui said, “During mortal peril, it’s very easy for a person’s spirit to falter. Sometimes, we have to find something to believe in.
“A powerful, kind and upright existence that wouldn’t easily collapse could help their spirits stay strong; this is what religion is for. Religion is the best placebo during danger. Even though religious people know full well that the gods would not personally save them, the belief is what keeps them standing.”
Xiao Lan asked, “Why didn’t you guys make a support group for your boss instead? He’s also very strong, and he’d probably be very happy to have a support group.”
According to what Xiao Lan understood of Cheng Wenyi.
This guy was already ready to step onstage and perform during normal times; if he were to have a support group, he may not say anything on the surface but would definitely be feeling
It was even possible that he could throw out additional financial subsidies with a wave of his hand.
Diyi Fugui looked at him very seriously. “The boss is someone who’ll throw someone to fill the ocean.”
Xiao Lan: “…”
He almost forgot about Xiao Chengyan and Cheng Wenyi’s skill that was passed down from master to disciple.
“Also, as a corporate slave and the boss, there’s an innate sense of resistance,” Diyi Fugui said, “there aren’t many players in the Advent World like you. They need a spiritual pillar, which is why they joined the ‘Xiao ge Support Group’. It’s not some blind worship towards the strong.”
She pointed at the faraway crowd, “Look at the current them. Aren’t they a lot happier and braver than most people?
“Battling is their choice. They all long for a normal and stable life, which is why we handed together to rebel against the Advent World. Whether it’s joining Lunhui or the Xiao ge Support Group, it’s all a way to pursue their goals.”
Xiao Lan gave Diyi Fugui unconcealed astonishment.
He didn’t think that she had established the group with such intent.
Diyi Fugui didn’t establish some sort of joking fan club; she had used Xiao Lan’s past achievements to construct a spiritual defence line for these people who were feeling anxious and lost in the Advent World.
Did they truly worship Xiao Lan?
That may not be so. They were just looking for the hope of living in their hearts, and Xiao Lan just happened to represent such hope.
This shamate style girl was surprisingly astute.
Hidden under her chuuni exterior was what could be said to be a wise and far-sighted mind.
Xiao Lan sincerely said, “Fugui, you’re amazing.”
Diyi Fugui chuckled. “Xiao ge, don’t just look at my appearance. In fact, I was accepted into college at fourteen and I’m now studying for a PhD in sociology in Country S. It’s just that my mother tongue has reduced in proficiency since I left for overseas at such a young age.”
Xiao Lan immediately understood that one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
Some people looked like a joke, but in fact received the role of a genius girl.
Although it was the shamate version.
Right then, Diyi Fugui held out ‘Xiao ge Quote Book: Final Battle Edition’. “Xiao ge, can I have your signature?”
Extremely touched, Xiao Lan decisively rejected her.
Nearby, Cheng Wenyi stood by the window, gazing down at the riotous spectacle.
He knew about Xiao Lan’s support group in Lunhui for a long time, but had never cared because Xiao Lan clearly had no ambition to establish an organisation, and this support group didn’t do anything unusual either.
In his hands were Diyi Fugui’s entire data. He had a stronger understanding of this alternative rock subordinate than Xiao Lan.
Since she wasn’t doing anything harmful to him, Cheng Wenyi indulged in her behaviour.
But unexpectedly, this joke-like support group had an extremely rapid development, and later even attracted even more people into joining Lunhui and leading to Lunhui’s further expansion.
Cheng Wenyi stroked Shirley. “Diyi Fugui. What an interesting girl.”
Shirley’s eyes grew lidded from comfort. “Meow~”
Sitting on a nearby sofa, Mu Yang had a rare day off from being immersed in games; he wasn’t even holding a gaming console in his hands.
Mu Yang look at Cheng Wenyi and said, “Boss, you arranged all the properties under your name to be passed to a proxy. As expected, you’re worried, aren’t you?”
Cheng Wenyi nodded silently.
Mu Yang, “How high do you think are our chances in success?”
Cheng Wenyi said, “Thirty percent.”
Mu Yang was taken aback. “So small?”
Cheng Wenyi looked outside the window. “Even someone as strong as Xiao Chengyan failed. While I’ve always wanted to beat him up, I’m well aware that I’m nothing compared to him, and whether it was Lunhui, Xiangliu, or the Xiao Lan Support Group, none of them were as elite as Wushe.”
Mu Yang was puzzled. “Then why did you…?”
Cheng Wenyi withdrew his gaze with a laugh. “There’s nothing a hundred percent certain in the world. In the face of death, even thirty percent is worth gambling over. What about you? You can still leave.”
Mu Yang shook his head, refusing without hesitation.
The biggest diehard fan of Cheng Wenyi in all of Lunhui was Mu Yang.
Don’t look at how Mu Yang was now properly docile and obedient to Cheng Wenyi. In fact, when he had just entered the Advent World, he was also a ruthless character.
He was an orphan and had grown up in a terrible orphanage since young, and had learnt a multitude of skills at a young age.
After entering the Advent World, he was fierce and ruthless like a lone wolf.
But he was still too young; not only was he physically weaker, he was also inexperienced. He often lost to the heartless and shameless adults, and had often almost lost his life.
Later, he was jumped by a gang of people who banded together, and nearly died.
It was Cheng Wenyi who dragged him back from the edges of death and was also interested in his talent. He began teaching him how to survive in the Advent World, and told him the importance of education.
After following Cheng Wenyi’s side, Mu Yang gradually gained a youthful air, and began playing games together with other young people. He even often got punished to write an essay over roasting his boss.
But if there were anything threatening Cheng Wenyi, he would still reveal his fangs and claws.
Mu Yang replied seriously, “Boss, my only stance in being in your camp.”
Cheng Wenyi laughed quietly. “Then I’ll have to make sure I live a little longer.”
Shirley rubbed against Cheng Wenyi’s palm. “Meow~”
In a sealed room.
All curtains were closed, turning the room dark.
Wen Zhixian sat alone in the room, facing a large mirror.
He was looking at the mirror, but it was like he was talking with a good old friend; the sight was rather weird.
“A’xian, you’ve thought it through?”
“Mn. This is our best chance. If we missed it, we might not get another opportunity to rebel again.”
“But… A’Cheng, will I get to see you again if we succeed? After all, the only place we can meet is in the Advent World.”
“Maybe you can try discussing it with the insurgent if we succeed. If we fail, well, there’s no need to worry.”
“That’s true. A’Cheng, you’re so smart.”
“Our intelligence is the same. In reality, I can’t be smarter than you. Maybe your thought process is just simpler.”
“…You’re so mean.”
“Good luck.”
“A’Cheng, I’ll do my best.”
“No matter what, I’ll be with you.”
Wang Ke woke from his dream, and was immediately greeted by his little brother’s magnified face.
“Ge~ You’re awake!” The magnified face spoke.
Wang Ke peeled away Wang Taidi’s fluffy head and immediately got out of bed.
Standing on the floor, he clenched his fists, feeling his body and regained strength.
Wang Ke’s gaze fell onto the blade Wang Taidi prepared for him.
This was the real world, so 【Carnage】naturally couldn’t be brought out. This blade was made according to the diameters of Carnage, and felt mostly similar.
Wang Ke picked it up and made a few moves.
The feeling of controlling his body was still a little unfamiliar, but there was no longer that weak and strengthless feeling anymore.
While Qi Ning’s treatment was a little crude, it was extremely effective.
Wang Taidi ran over and asked, “How are you?”
Wang Ke flipped the blade and swung it at his little brother, stopping precisely at the tip of his nose without a millimetre of error.
Wang Ke said, “I can handle a knife now.”
“Wow~~~” Wang Taidi happily began jumping, running around the entire room like an excited poodle.
It was like all of his past trials and tribulations hadn’t occurred. He was still the carefree little Taidi who was under his brother’s protection, whose biggest worry was what to do when accidentally exposing his big brother’s underwear.
Looking at his younger brother acting like a fool, Wang Ke helplessly said, “Dumbass…”
In a remote corner of a cemetery.
Qi Ning knelt before Cen Wei’s gravestone, reaching out to gently brush away the dust. His movements were so gentle it was like brushing against a lover he had not seen in a long while.
In a rare moment, he took off his mask. The tree shade concealing his face. Only his conspicuous white hair could be seen.
But because of the remote location of the cemetery and the murky weather, it wasn’t like there were any curious eyes around either.
Qi Ning traced Cen Wei’s photograph with a finger. His tone held a softness no one else had ever heard. “I’ll be able to accompany you often soon. Either in the real world, or in the afterlife.
“Are you waiting for me?
“Or do you not want to see me with my bloodied hands…
“I’m no longer the senior you remember, aren’t I?”
In the photograph, Cen Wei’s smile was as gentle as always.
Just like every time they met in the past.
The cemetery was quiet, with only Qi Ning’s soft murmurs.
You are deep in the underworld, decaying into dust. I am stranded in the mortal realm, growing white hair.
Perhaps there is only a single skeleton in this tomb, but it contained two souls.
A man died in the killing that year, while another buried his heart along with his death.
After a long while, Qi Ning put on his mask and stood up.
He left the cemetery, heading towards the final goal.
Baobao Notes
My goal is to complete this novel within two weeks or less.
Also, I’ve been listening to The Magnus Archives at work. I highly recommend it as well.
Here’s my pitch -aka why i love it-: It’s horror. Kind of episodic. Everyone is gay. I mean everyone.
Thanks for the chapter but it’s not “I have medicine” 😅
Thanks for the chapter but I think you forgot to tag at “broke”
Thanks for the chapter ! somehow this chapter is very heartwarming, it feels like a reunion for friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time ! also glad that xiaohe survived !
I stopped reading the novel when it was updating around Sara’s song (I think) and came back to finish, but now I’m sad 🥲
It has been a long time since the last update, I’ll have to read MTL 😞
Thanks for updating until this chapters ❤️
Im ready for the finale but at the same time im not 😭
thanks for the chap tho! ヾ(〃ﾟーﾟ〃)ノ
Thankyou for the translations 💐 I hope everyone will be alright in their big war later, expecially Qi Ning sob Dude literally said the ‘goodbye’ thingy sobs
hiii can i have the permission to translate this to my burma language? i’ll surely give you and the author credit!✨💓
Thanks for your time and patience translating this wonderful novel ❤️
This chapter’s like the beginning for an end with uncertainty of it being a good or a bad ending but everyone is so determined. It’s making me emotional. Thank you translator nim!!!
Will the translator still continue this? I am dying to read this story but just can’t as long as the main story is not fully translated
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Thank you for the translation! I spent the last two days catching up. Take your time with the last chapters, this servant will wait patiently!
Qi Ning planting his own death flag but with zero regrets just so he can reunite with his other half… 😭
100% 😭😭😭😭😭
AINT NO WAY THIS WAS DROPPED BFORE THE BIG BOSS FIGHT
It’s dropped???
it been half a year if it ain’t dropped i don’t know what is
Soooo no face reveal from Qi Ning..? 🥺🥺
Will you finish this translator-san? Or should I go find a not horrible mtl to binge before putting this in my read once more when finished translating pile?
Ah dang it I should’ve come here before starting this masterpiece, pls tell me this isn’t dropped and is just on hiatus QAQ
Oh no.. I thought it was completed but now I see that the last chapter was released like 10 months ago. Was it dropped
Damn it now I wanna see the end but it’s been so long 😭😭 come back tell us did they survive, did they see ning’s face.. something