Chapter 195 - I Remember Your Name

Chapter 195: Chapter 193: I Remember Your Name"Ding Dong!"

"Ding Dong!"

The sky was clear and the air crisp.

Standing atop the high tower, Su Ming’an looked down at the streams of people and watched as arrays continuously lit up in the plaza.

Su Ming’an, looking at this skill, became even more certain of the extraordinariness of the identity.

Previously, forcefully raising NPC affection was one thing; it could be said to assist perfect passes. But this new active skill truly seemed to embody the notion of holding authority.

With this skill, after a World Replica ends, during the three-day rest period in the Main God Space, he could choose a world he had previously experienced to shuttle to, freely selecting his duration of stay.

This meant that certain worlds, even after they had ended, could still be revisited by him.

There were only three worlds to choose from. Mingxi Middle School was probably not selectable because it had been destroyed. The town of Terrily in the Fourth World appeared to be a special world and also seemed unselectable.

After some consideration, he chose Ming Hui, which was the Fifth World.

The potential of this world was clearly much stronger than the first two; if he could still stay in this world for three days, he would be able to obtain more benefits.

In this way, he wouldn’t be abandoning a mess. If he left and Qin Wang did not come back to life, the experiment’s progress would be significantly delayed.

However, that made these instance worlds all the more intriguing.

If it were possible to return after the instance time ended, could it mean that these worlds might also be real, actual worlds?

Su Ming’an pondered for a moment, but information was still scarce.

He turned his attention back to the current situation.

Now it was the fifteenth day, and the instance was about to truly end.

He had left enough of his blood in the laboratory so that even if time sped forward rapidly after his departure, upon his return, he would not find a world already destroyed by ice and snow.

Qingqing’s mission was completed, and her profile had now appeared among the followers.

[Follower·Qingqing

Weapon: None

Skills: Fire Control (Blue Level)

Inscription Talent (Red Level)

Health Points: 500

Combat Power: 350]

Compared to Moli, a weakling whose shoulders couldn’t bear burdens and whose hands couldn’t lift, Qingqing was obviously considered a decent combat unit. Although she couldn’t match up to the three followers in the Main God Space with a Combat Power of 1000, she was still an independent combat unit and even stronger than some Players who had experienced one world.

The meaning of this ’Inscription Talent,’ probably has to do with engraving gemstones onto equipment.

Su Ming’an had robbed quite a few gemstones for which he hadn’t found a method to engrave, it seems he still needed the help of a Player with a second occupation to do this work for him.

Descending from the High Tower, he saw Hui Shuhang who just happened to be coughing up blood.

The signs of Hui Shuhang coughing up blood had been evident for the past few days, and she had even said it was an old injury at the time.

The stronger the ability of an Ability User, the shorter their lifespan, and this situation was no different for her.

Facing Su Ming’an approaching, Hui Shuhang immediately hid her bloodstained handkerchief.

"Are you about to leave?"

"I will come back later," Su Ming’an said, "So, you don’t have to worry, I will at least stay until the array is complete."

He didn’t dare to guarantee that he could find a way to heal her, even though he knew these people might not be NPCs but real people, he didn’t have the energy to search for some precious prop to extend her life.

Being able to improve his strength while helping the people of this continent to perfect the array was what he could do now.

After all, his abilities were limited.

Sometimes he wondered if he didn’t have this ability to rewind upon death, or if this ability belonged to someone else, to one of those Players who perfect passed as Lighthouses... they would have done far better than him. Giving this ability to himself seemed like a waste.

But since it was given to him, there was no turning back. Even though he truly paled in comparison to those great figures, he had to shoulder the responsibility.

...He still remembered what Dan Shuang had said.

He had become the "chosen sacrifice" she referred to. But as long as he could see the final victory, he was willing to be caught up in it.

With these thoughts, he continued to follow Hui Shuhang to hunt Demon Beasts in the nearby forest, and then saw the daylight gradually fade.

Night.

He re-entered the small town and saw the brilliant fireworks exploding in the sky, hanging like a galaxy coming to earth.

The brilliance of everyday celebrations flooded his vision, and he heard the moving voice of the harp, turning his head to look, it was the Troubadour leaning against the fountain in the square.

Feeling something, he looked up and saw the girl with the bright red hair tie on the eaves, holding a wine flask, looking at him.

In the instant their gazes met, he saw her eyes brimming with laughter.

"Otherworlder, are you leaving?"

Dan Shuang said.

This girl, who could only appear at night, seemed not to suffer from this, she even seemed to enjoy it. Watching the fireworks, she tilted her head back to drink, her body always carrying an enticing scent of wine.

"Probably tonight."

"Speaking of which, I still don’t know your name."

"Su Ming’an."

"Hmm," Dan Shuang gave her assessment, "Strange name. But it reminds me of someone I used to know, he also had the surname Su."

Dan Shuang didn’t seem inclined to talk further, and Su Ming’an had no interest in delving into her past.

In his view, the names of the people of Ming Hui were also quite strange.

"I have always looked down on people who can’t hold their liquor," Dan Shuang hoisted her flask at him from afar, her calves swinging in the night wind, "but you’re an exception."

"Remember it when you go back," she said, "Even though your real name hasn’t been remembered by the people here, remember, I still remember your name."

"I don’t really care about that," Su Ming’an smiled.

"You really are special, earning laurels without accepting recognition, a hero in the night," Dan Shuang glanced at him.

"No, many people are also watching me."

Dan Shuang cocked her head to the side, "I don’t understand."

She suddenly jumped down, turning to look elsewhere.

The little girl in an elaborate dress was slowly approaching.

The star particles in the air seemed to have their own consciousness, crowding around her to guard her as if she were their sovereign.

In the midst of pervasive fragrance of wine, she slowly bowed.

"Su Ming’an." She savored the name that sounded a bit strange to her and then slowly nodded, "I will remember your name."

Dan Shuang pursed her lips, seemingly displeased with the little girl, but just then, a small figure suddenly dashed from the corner as if having rehearsed countless times before, instantly grabbing Su Ming’an’s sleeve as if this action could calm her.

Qingqing held tightly onto Su Ming’an’s sleeve, fearful that he would just run off.

"Have you said your farewells?" Su Ming’an looked down.

"Yes." Qingqing nodded slowly.

In the end, the little girl couldn’t bear to leave her father and went back to bid everyone goodbye.

And upon knowing Qingqing would be willingly going to a broader world, Mo Mo ultimately chose to let go.

Facing the Sage Master who had saved the entire continent and whom he had once mistakenly blamed, he found himself unable to say any words of resistance.

"Can you take someone with you?" Dan Shuang seemed to have understood the situation as well, "Can you take me with you?"

Su Ming’an wanted to take her too; Dan Shuang’s combat power was much stronger than Qingqing’s, almost equal to his own. Taking her would mean gaining a great combat power.

But unfortunately, the follower task had not been triggered.

"Alright." Dan Shuang said, "Knowing that you’re leaving, I didn’t arrange any grand farewell ceremony, which I’m somewhat ashamed of. However, I thought it wouldn’t be right to just let you save us all for nothing, so I decided to have many people meet you."

"What?"

Su Ming’an raised his head.

Then, above the rooftops, he saw many figures suddenly appear.

They appeared silently, as if they had always belonged there.

These were the people Dan Shuang had specially invited, wanting them to meet him.

"That redhead, is Li Yanghao, Vice Commander of the Regular Army. The one next to him is named Wen Xuan, his sister." Dan Shuang pointed one by one, "The one with purple hair, is Xu Anna, the Prophet’s own sister.

The one holding the shield next to her is Wang Xingkai, Third Commander of the Revolutionary Army. The one with the long hair standing behind is Yuqing, Head of the Revolutionary Army’s Intelligence Department..."

Following her introduction, Su Ming’an saw many Commander Level figures who he had once overlooked; whether they were NPCs or Players, he couldn’t tell, but judging by Dan Shuang’s trusting attitude, they presumably weren’t a problem.

In other world lines, many Players also played these Commander Level figures, like Iris who played as Wen Xuan, but during negotiations with a high-ranking individual, lost her life due to a misjudgement, leading to their failure.

He looked at each in turn, until lastly he saw Dan Shuang point to an empty space.

"Always carrying an umbrella like a lunatic, is Great Commander Chen Yang... And that one, always in a trench coat, with shoulder-length hair, skilled with the long bow, is Fourth Commander Pei Xue..."

Su Ming’an watched her as she moved her finger amidst the glow of fireworks, introducing people who did not exist.

"Xi Ming likes to eat stuffed flatbread and always has a strange smell about him, so you can be sure it’s him by the scent. Sen’s spatial spells are excellent, she was of great help to us when we were fleeing..."

She spoke, pointing to empty spots, introducing each one bit by bit, until the fireworks slowly faded.

She brought back the hand that had grown tired from gesturing.

Su Ming’an saw that the people behind the eaves were not standing randomly; they consciously left open spaces, and with each introduction by Dan Shuang, each empty space corresponded to someone who had sacrificed themselves.

But perhaps in their eyes, these individuals were still alive.

Even here, where life was as light as a feather, and departure was nothing out of the ordinary, they still reserved a place in their hearts for those who could never return, who would never see the dawn.

The words Dan Shuang had once said echoed again in Su Ming’an’s mind.

"Okay." Dan Shuang clapped her hands with a "pop", her voice ringing out loud, "Now that I’ve finished my introductions—"

Su Ming’an blinked.

He saw that the figures, who were concealed in the shadows of the eaves, all ducked in unison at the moment of her clap, as if following an order, bowing extremely neatly in his direction.

Their once rigid spines suddenly bent, as if instantly burdened with an endless weight. These heroic figures, whose names trembled across regions, bowed silently, bending forward with one hand pressed to their chests in an attitude of utmost respect.

Dan Shuang extended his hand, touching Hui Shuhang’s shoulder with his left hand, and Su Ming’an’s shoulder with his right.

"Now, all of you, at the same time, pay homage to the heroes who saved this continent—salute!"

The bright red hair ribbon quivered intensely.

The scent of wine spread.

The girl with the straight spine retracted her hand and bent forward momentarily.

"May glory be with you!"

A row of people bent forward at the same time.

As they called out this chanting-like sound, it was as if numerous others were repeating this blessing, carrying the force of a thunderous roar.

Su Ming’an watched with open eyes as another burst of splendid fireworks exploded before him.

An awe-inspiring presence swelled up from the depths, causing breaths to slow.

Above the square, the Array blood-red, laughter mingling with the sounds of the bursting fireworks as they linked together.

The Glazed Tower shimmering with brilliance, where the orioles and the light merged.

Countless gleams scattered with the fireworks fell down, blending perfectly into his eyes.

Standing within the Glazed Tower that seemed to float among the clouds, faced with full radiance, he thought he saw a protruding balcony from the very spot where he stood earlier.

Above the balcony stood a pale shadow, seemingly gazing at him.

He saw a pair of silver-tinged eyes on that somewhat ethereal shadow, as if looking at the reflection of himself within those eyes.

The faint light of dawn was swept away by the bright glow, and everyone still alive bathed in the same light.

The breeze grew warmer, heralding the spring days.

The stars radiated, and the mortal world was at peace.

[World Review:

Playing the role of (Qin Wang), obtaining relevant identity information in a timely manner, leading the experiment of Innate Bloodline Awakening, earning the trust of the highest Leader of the Regular Army (Holy Initiation), entering the Perfect Pass route · Regular Army Line · Future Line, acquiring the key Prop · Legion Command Token, successfully taking control of the Regular Army forces.

On day 6, using a journey as a pretext to get away from Regular Army Consul (Hui Shuhang), gaining the trust of the Revolutionary Army’s Great Commander (Chen Yang), then choosing to declare war on (Holy Initiation), joining the Revolutionary Army, earning the trust of the Revolutionary Army’s Second Commander (Dan Shuang), refusing to become an Observer, using the Talent Bloodline Awakening Formation to help the Revolutionary Army awaken abilities, laying the foundation for the victory of the Revolutionary Army faction.

On day 9, using Spatial Teleportation Prop to enter Zhaolin Town, entering the Perfect Pass route · Hidden Line · Bright Future. Researching the Talent Awakening Bloodline Formation, truly gaining the trust of (Holy Initiation), survival rate reaching 100%. Helping the townfolk awaken abilities, killing the Prophet Xu Anna.

On day 10, in order to save the townfolk, followed the Guardian squad of the Regular Army back to their base. Entered the Regular Army Line · Destiny Line, later killed (Holy Initiation) at the highest standard coming-of-age ceremony, entering the Perfect Pass route · Hidden Line · Wasteland Line, bringing a stable and radiant future to the continent. ]