If her previous impression of Lu Mian was limited to his lavish investments, now she wanted to know more about Lu Mian.
The geniuses and shining people in this world are as numerous as the stars in the sky, but there is probably only one person who can break Alicia's flawless smile.
Such a person must be very interesting.
But that is all for later. The most important thing right now is to get Alicia, who seems to have gained weight, away from the scene.
Thinking of this, Mobius pulled Alicia's sleeve and walked out of the venue with the crowd.
On the other side, in the reception room that was temporarily cleaned up.
Lu Mian, Paduo and Eden sat opposite each other at the round table, and no one spoke first.
Eden was looking at Lu Mian, and Lu Mian was also looking at Eden calmly.
She had long burgundy hair, bright golden eyes, and a delicate face, yet she was indescribably elegant and graceful.
This woman, shining like gold, did not remove her makeup and was still wearing the same clothes she wore when performing on stage.
We don't rule out the possibility that she usually wears this, but it's more likely that she was waiting here after the concert.
This made Lu Mian even more curious about the other party's purpose.
Paduo huddled beside Lu Mian, quietly watching Lu Mian and Eden staring at each other.
Could this be some kind of extremely high-level spiritual communication?
The little girl from Huanghun Street who had never really faced any "big shot" since she was born had never seen such a scene.
Her body subconsciously tensed up, and her two thin pink lips involuntarily trembled slightly as her pearly teeth were wrapped around them.
She inevitably fell into a state of tension and fear.
[Twilight Street is a place where people are taken advantage of. Pado, who has lived there since she was a child and has never lacked any spare parts, naturally would not be nervous just because she met a world-famous star.]
[She even deliberately exposed herself to surveillance in order to get her photo on the arrest warrant. She can't be a coward.]
[But that was only in the past. After meeting you, Paddo and her life have become something she never imagined.]
[In the past, she was able to feed her entire family, but she was a stray cat who died in a dark alley and perhaps no one would ever find her.]
【I am not afraid of heaven or earth. 】
[Now she is a house cat with a home, and her claws and former agility have deteriorated a lot under the disinfectant called "happiness". ]
[It's like having armor but also having a weak spot. ]
[She will be nervous, worried that her manners and clothes are not appropriate enough and she will embarrass you. ]
[She will be afraid, afraid that she will do something wrong and ruin the conversation between you and Eden.]
Lu Mian seemed to sense Paduo's nervousness and fear. He reached out and held her hand under the table to comfort her.
Then he spoke quickly to Eden:
"Miss Eden, please allow me to call you that. Could you please tell me the purpose of inviting the two of us here?"
[After listening to your question, Eden slowly told the whole story. ]
[It turns out that she had read an article you wrote a few years ago titled "On the Matter of Games Being the Ninth Art", which touched her deeply.]
[She is still unclear about her art at this time, but thinks that art is universal, so she wants to ask you for your opinion on art.]
【You have no insight.】
[Games are a carrier of personal art, and the art in everyone’s mind is different. ]
【This kind of abstract thing cannot actually be expressed verbally. 】
【So, you handed a cassette to Eden. 】
[The game in the cartridge is called "Ancient Tree Melody", a music game that is very special in your heart. ]
[It is the only one among all the games you have made that has no direct connection with reality, but it also has a special function: to make people see their true heart. ]
[You told Eden that your understanding of art was all hidden in this game cartridge, and then ran away with Padu, who was still a little uncomfortable.]
[No matter what happened to Eden, you and Paddo boarded the plane and prepared to fly to Kevin's hometown.]
[You still want to meet him. ]
[...You and Paddo encountered a major collapse in Kevin's hometown.]
Chapter 10: Nabai's Snow Girl (Two in One)
Pre-civilization.
In the far east, Changkong City.
The setting sun is as red as blood, drawing a bright red ribbon on the horizon, and also reflecting countless sorrows.
Looking down, the broken earth could not support the high-rise buildings that had long since turned into ruins. Explosions spread out blazing flames all over the ground. The bodies of flesh and blood that had long been unrecognizable were piled up and scattered all over the ground.
Strange beasts and humanoid monsters with purple stripes all over their bodies were wreaking havoc, trampling everything under their feet.
The smell of gunpowder and blood in the air collided with each other, giving birth to death that was visible to the naked eye.
Lu Mian held Paduo in his arms, and as his hands rose and fell, a golden lock of precepts appeared out of thin air, piercing through everything that stood in his way.
[The system does not restrict you from using previously obtained simulation rewards in the simulation world, so you can naturally use the Void Treasures.]
[But you consider that the technological content of the Void Treasure is too high, and you are worried that its early appearance will increase the intensity of the collapse of the previous civilization, so you will not use it unless it is necessary. ]
[Now, it is time to use it. ]
【......Grass.】
[You didn't know that there was a Changkong City in the previous civilization, and you didn't know that a great collapse would occur here. ]
[But when you see that Kevin is currently in "Changkong City", you have a bad feeling in your heart. ]
【I didn’t expect this premonition to come true. 】
[Both Changkong Cities of the previous civilization and the current civilization experienced a great collapse, and what's even more incredible is that you ran into them directly. 】
[It’s hard to say who is more unlucky.]
[With your current strength, you are not afraid of this collapse. You can even deal with the Herrscher that was born during this collapse. ]
[But the problem is that Padu, who was implicated by you, can't stand it. She is in great pain from being exposed to such an environment with too high a concentration of Honkai energy.]
[Seeing Padu curled up in your arms, trembling slightly, with a look of pain on her face, at this moment the only thought left in your mind was "I must not let Honkai off easily, I must strengthen him well." ]
[Your determination to fight against the collapse has never been so strong. 】
【Instantly, you are blessed. 】
[You are the god of the game, so is this game defined by the world or by you? ]
[If you now convince yourself that the world and your current life are a game, and fighting the collapse is the main task in the game, will your talent in gaming also take effect? ]
[(Talent) God of Games: In the field of "games", you have talents that ordinary people cannot understand. How do you know? You are able to usurp the title of God with your mortal body.]
[Your talent recognizes your ideas. ]
【what? 】
[Is there such a way to expand? ]
【You gain a new understanding of your own talents and the world. 】
Lu Mian suppressed the excitement of having received an unexpected surprise and the urge to hold Honkai down and fuck him hard, and he protected Paduo all the way, blocking attacks from all directions.
Paduo snuggled in Lu Mian's arms, feeling the warmth of his embrace and witnessing how well Lu Mian took care of her.
She endured the discomfort in her body and said in a trembling voice:
"Boss, will we... die?"
"Do you believe me?" Lu Mian asked in a gentle voice while cleaning up the Honkai beasts and the dead soldiers with one hand.
Hearing this, Padu hesitated for a moment, but still gave an affirmative answer, "...Well, I believe in the boss."
"Don't worry, you'll be fine." Lu Mian said.
[You won't let anything happen to Padu. You have a way to protect her.]
[Just as you were about to use your method, your thoughts suddenly paused as if there was a short circuit.]
[(Talent) Thirteen Inscriptions of the Savior/Destroyer: You have unexpectedly been gifted with all the qualities that a person who achieves great things must possess. This talent will not affect your own character, will, or drive the direction of your choices, but it will help you when you really want to do something.]
[Perhaps it is because you have completely deconstructed the God of Games talent. Previously, you have never known what the Thirteen Inscriptions talent is used for, and now it has a special use in your eyes.]
[You seem to be able to use the gift of the God of Games to cut these concepts off from yourself and give them to others? ]
[After learning this, you immediately took Padu to an alley, but unexpectedly found a familiar figure - Mei.]
[Mei was in a very bad condition at this time. Her face was pale, her hair was messy, and her white coat was covered with red. Her purple eyes were lifeless, and she was breathing out more than she was breathing in.]
【Why is Mei here? 】
[Where's Kevin? Where's Kevin? Help him! ]
[In surprise, you suddenly thought of a possibility. Could it be that Mei became like this because of her contact with you?]
【What bad luck. 】
[Without time to think, you first settled Paduo down, then walked to Mei's side without saying a word and started your own operation.]
[This highly intelligent person is best to keep one hand. 】
【Besides...】
[Let’s not talk about what you were thinking for now. You were crouching in front of Mei, holding the girl’s chest with one hand and pressing your other hand on your chest.]
[Instantly, Mei's life unfolds before your eyes; the beautiful memories that you can't give up are listed one by one before your eyes.]
[Since this is your first time, you are not very skilled. You just follow your own talent and subconsciously choose an inscription for Mei that you think she might need - love and sensibility.]
[A girl who looks silly and bookish like this should be someone who is more rational than emotional. ]
【Make up for what you lack. 】
[And at the moment you decided to fall, a brilliant light of pale golden color peeled off from your body and reflected on Mei's body.]
[Under the shining of this light, Mei's injuries improved and she was no longer eroded by the collapse.]
[Her lifeless purple eyes gradually began to reflect some spirit, but then they closed in exhaustion.]
[She seemed to have fallen into a peaceful sleep. Before she really fell asleep, she whispered to you through her cherry lips.]
【......? 】
[After hearing Mei's thanks, you looked at the "place where your bodies are connected" and blinked.]
[The next second, you pulled back your hand that was on Mei's body as if you were electrocuted, and shook it off with a little embarrassment.]
[I hope she is in trouble, confused, and can't remember these unimportant things. ]
[But you did this to save her anyway, so you'll have something to explain if she really asks you about it.]
[Shaking your head and dismissing the distracting thoughts in your mind, you stand up and walk over to Padu, who is leaning against the wall helplessly.]
[You told Padu openly that your method has not caused any adverse reactions to Mei at least for now, but it is unknown whether there will be any sequelae.]
[You ask Padu for her opinion and ask her whether she is willing to accept your method. If not, you can think of another way.]
[Hearing this, Padu stared at your handsome face, and the warm smile on your face.]
[Perhaps because of the impact of the collapse, her mind was in a mess and she couldn't think clearly about many things. ]
[But after listening to your explanation, even the dumbest girl would understand why you wanted to help Mei first.]
[Different from the empty love that wants to save the world and make everyone happy, this kind of love that is ordinary and a little selfish with a clear goal really makes people want to drown in it. ]
[Pado thought, this is the end. In order to get more of this selfish love, she will definitely become something she can't even imagine, and will definitely do a lot of things that she knows she shouldn't do.]
Seeing that Paduo was just looking at him gently and not saying anything else, Lu Mian mistakenly thought that she was afraid of this slightly risky method.
After all, this is a serious matter and it concerns one's health. It is only human nature to be cautious. There is nothing much to say.
