Chapter 235: Acheron is officially confirmed as an Emanator! The "Duke" appears at the banquet once again!
"Protocol accepted, executing scorched-earth operation."
Sam unleashed their ultimate again!
Guinaifen felt her heart skip a beat.
Every time she saw the visual effects of Sam's skill…
Carrying the flames of heaven as they descended…
It always felt like they were going to punch right through the screen.
And beat the player playing the game into a pulp…
In previous battles.
The most spectacular scene had probably been the fight against Phantylia.
Phantylia crushing a star with one hand… that was also very shocking.
It was a shock on a macroscopic level.
Beyond the level of ordinary combat.
But this ultimate move from Sam…
Was the other extreme!
It pushed the intuitive effects of power and destruction to the limit!
Even!
Guinaifen had a feeling!
After taking this whole combo, her character was actually still alive?
And was only heavily damaged?
What a miracle!
Of course.
This was mainly thanks to Dr. Luo's healing.
Otherwise, her team would have been wiped out long ago.
Little Gui's luck wasn't bad this time.
Although everyone was heavily damaged, not a single character had fallen.
And Sam's HP had also bottomed out.
Just as the final strike was launched.
Sam's HP bar locked at 1%.
Guinaifen knew.
This was Sam's HP lock!
The plot was about to trigger!
When it was Sam's turn to act.
They released another surge of raging flames.
A mechanical voice rang out: "In that case—"
The game entered a cutscene!
"BOOM!!!"
Black Swan dodged the arm attack from Sam.
And in the background.
Acheron's figure appeared.
A blade slashed down.
Sam dodged again, using the momentum to put some distance between them.
Suddenly.
Their gaze turned toward Stelle, who was holding a baseball bat nearby!
Thrusters ignited!
Sam quickly disengaged from the battlefield.
And flew toward Stelle!
At the same time, they reached out a hand!
It seemed like they were planning to pick on the weakest target!
Or maybe they wanted to take Stelle away!
Fortunately.
Acheron appeared just in time.
And launched a counterattack!
And this close-up shot made Guinaifen slightly startled!
"Acheron actually never unsheathed her blade?!"
"She's still hiding?"
After repelling Sam.
Acheron pressed the attack.
Stelle was about to go up and help.
Black Swan blocked her path.
Saying: "Leave this stage to them, my dear."
At the same time.
A playing card appeared in her hand.
A flash of light.
Stelle was actually teleported to another space!
She was still standing there, holding her baseball bat, looking completely bewildered.
At this moment.
A burst of laughter rang out.
"Hehehehe…"
"What a fine performance."
The person sitting by the stone pillar.
Was none other than Aventurine!
…
"What the f***!"
"Aventurine!"
"What's going on?"
"Why does it feel like the protagonist is being played like a fiddle?"
"Don't! I still want to watch Acheron fight Sam!"
"Damn it! Backstabbed by Black Swan!"
"Tricked by the mature big sister again."
"Damn, I don't get it anymore!"
"Who's the good guy, who's the bad guy?"
"Aventurine looks so scheming!"
"Black Swan is actually working with Aventurine?"
…
The situation had suddenly shifted from an intense battle to a spy thriller.
Guinaifen was momentarily confused as well!
Much like Stelle in the story.
Aventurine slowly walked out of the shadows, wearing a meaningful smile.
He opened his mouth: "Thank you for your hard work, Memokeeper—a truly spectacular 'driving the tiger to eat the wolf.'"
"My heart skipped a beat when I saw the Galaxy Ranger and the Stellaron Hunter gathered together… I didn't expect you to successfully incite a fight between them."
Guinaifen scratched her head.
In her eyes.
Aventurine was just a pure, unadulterated villain!
He might as well have had "I am a bad guy" written on his face!
She couldn't help but complain: "That smug little expression of his is so detestable!"
"Listening to what Aventurine said…"
"So, letting Acheron and Sam fight was also part of their plan?"
Black Swan remained calm and elegant.
She said: "As agreed, I have brought this child to you. The deal is done."
The heart that had been hanging in her chest finally dropped.
This sentence was proof enough that the two of them were in cahoots.
Guinaifen felt a bit sorry for the protagonist in the game.
"Poor little gray-hair, being played in the palm of their hands…"
But Aventurine smiled slightly and explained: "Overall, friend, you should thank this lady. Not only did she not plot against you—on the contrary, she saved you…"
Aventurine approached Stelle.
Wearing a meaningful look.
"…from that Galaxy Ranger."
Never mind Stelle in the game.
Even all the viewers outside the screen were shocked!
…
"What does that mean!?"
"Acheron?"
"Aren't we fighting Sam?!"
"I never thought Acheron was an ally…"
"Does anyone really think Acheron is your companion just because she traveled with you for a while?"
"It's still not determined who released the 'Something Unto Death'."
"Acheron and Sam are both uncontrollable, dangerous elements. This 'driving the tiger to eat the wolf' move is indeed brilliant!"
"Acheron is certainly not an ally, but can Aventurine be trusted?"
"With all due respect, everyone in Penacony has their own hidden agenda. Except for the Astral Express crew, it's best not to trust anyone else!"
"I can't take it! I really want to punch Penacony into pieces!"
…
Aventurine crossed his arms.
As if everything was under control.
"Friend, let me lay my cards on the table now."
"This woman named Acheron is far from as simple as you think. Galaxy Ranger, my foot…"
Speaking of which.
Aventurine paused slightly.
His tone turned grave: "—She is an Emanator. She brings death and the end."
Once these words were out!
The entire internet, all the players.
They all exploded!
…
"Confirmed! It's confirmed!"
"Since Aventurine says so, there's no doubt about it!"
"Keywords: Death and the end…"
"Is that 'Something Unto Death' really related to Acheron?"
"Old Duke didn't die in vain."
"Originally, the boss of Penacony was Duke Inferno, but even though Acheron killed him early, she replaced him!"
"It was difficult before, now it's hell difficulty!"
"Quick, go to the Luofu and invite General Jing Yuan!"
…
Guinaifen was also excited and nervous.
The story was finally getting to Acheron!
The most pressing question now was—
[ Emanator? Whose Emanator? ]
And Aventurine replied: "Perhaps The Hunt… The Destruction… or even The End, it doesn't matter. One side of these Paths—all point to the same result."
"Let me give you some intel from the IPC, friend. Do you know Duke Inferno—Ifrit of Phlegethon?"
Of course she knew!
She had even watched their family's PV!
Guinaifen sighed in her heart.
Then she chose the first option: [ I have fought him before. ]
"Not bad, as expected of you! Then let's make a long story short…"
"This Duke Inferno is a fire demon from Phlegethon, a type of elemental lifeform. It's said his origin is even related to a certain genius…"
"I don't know what was wrong with the Family's heads, or if someone was pulling strings behind the scenes, but these guys actually received an invitation. Of course, the Ever-Flame Mansion wouldn't refuse. They came aggressively, swearing to burn the Planet of Festivities into a sea of fire…"
"But don't worry, they won't be attending. Do you know why?"
"—Because Ifrit is dead."
Now,
The case of Duke Inferno's murder.
It had become a foregone conclusion both inside and outside the game.
Before, many players suspected it was the Feathered Spirits.
But now.
The suspect was about to surface through the plot.
"They were wiped out on their way to the appointment. The killer used a masterful method to brutally murder Ifrit and stole the invitation received by the Annihilation Gang. The Ever-Flame Mansion fell apart and scattered like birds and beasts—"
"And after that, a mysterious Galaxy Ranger arrived at Penacony, checking into the hotel with a music box… Do I need to continue, friend?"
As Duke Inferno appeared again.
Many players in the live stream offered their condolences to Duke Inferno one after another!
The chat was flooded!
…
"His image remains."
"The Duke's enterprise was not yet finished when he met his untimely end."
"Old Duke: I have no opinion."
"Who killed Duke Inferno…"
"It matches! Everything matches."
"The Duke attended the feast in the form of a Relic."
"No one expected that in the Penacony plot, Duke Inferno would monopolize the only 'Elation'."
"The only part that made me laugh after Firefly was 'knifed'…"
"Are you guys done yet! Still whipping the corpse of my Old Duke? My Old Duke is an Emanator of Elation. If you have the guts, don't make any more jokes in the future!"
Note: Elation because he is a joke... lol