Under the shroud of warm yellow light.
Ansu vividly described the events that had just unfolded to Vera, much like how their foster father used to tell them stories when they were children.
Listening to the thrilling process of capturing Archbishop Terry, Vera's expression shifted between shock and fear.
She hopped onto the sofa where Ansu was sitting, huddling close to her brother, "So your boss is actually that amazing! It's a good thing you brought her along this time, or that evil archbishop would have definitely killed you all to keep you quiet!"
"Yeah... the boss is quite impressive," Ansu nodded silently. "But don't worry too much; Archbishop Paul and Freya are also very capable people."
"How could I not worry!" Vera patted her small chest in lingering fear. "Brother! The missions you're carrying out are far too dangerous. You've only just joined that official organization, yet you're already risking your life like this. If I had known, I would have stopped you that day no matter what!"
"There's no medicine for regret in this world," Ansu said with a smile. "Besides, missions like this don't happen all the time. After today, things should be peaceful for a good while."
Having finally captured Archbishop Terry after several attempts, the tragedy on tomorrow's Open Day would not happen. Ansu finally didn't have to worry about his destined death anymore...
"How about..." Vera shook Ansu's arm, asking cautiously, "Brother, why don't you take me with you next time?"
"That's out of the question!" Ansu's expression changed instantly.
He subconsciously thought of the Vera who had died in the school during the simulation, and remembered his sister's cold, lifeless body...
Vera had gone to the school to find him because she was worried about him, only to be caught in the crossfire of the battle between the two sides...
"Fine..." Vera pouted; she knew her brother wouldn't agree.
She was simply too weak; going along would only cause trouble...
If only I could become stronger too... Vera murmured to herself. Then she could help her brother.
Watching the regretful look in his sister's eyes, Ansu felt a bit conflicted as well.
He certainly didn't want Vera to be involved in such danger again, but he also didn't want to maintain his excessive protective instinct toward her as he had in the past.
Vera was very talented; she should be allowed to do what she liked.
Furthermore, with him around, the family would inevitably be caught up in various conflicts in the future. Vera needed to acquire transcendent power; becoming strong was the only way. Ansu had now become a 'power-ist' just like Celia.
Perhaps... he could ask Freya for help to find a good teacher for Vera, or Freya herself might even be suitable.
But Ansu did not intend to train Vera to become the demon hunter from the original plot; Vera's transcendent path should be a different profession.
It shouldn't be too grueling, the work should be respectable, and ideally, it should be one of those top-tier professions that were absolutely essential in the game.
Which top-tier professions were there in 《Sword of Evernight》 again... Ansu fell into silent contemplation.
Ansu thought for a long time, and by the time he wanted to say something to Vera, he noticed the sounds beside him had grown quiet.
He looked up slightly and found that Vera was leaning against his chest, already fast asleep from exhaustion.
The warm yellow light fell on Vera's cheeks, coating her in a warm glow. The young girl seemed to be having a restless dream; her mouth would occasionally tighten, and she would mumble a soft call for her brother.
Ansu was afraid of waking his sister, so he could only gently move her down and then carefully carry her back to her bed.
Looking at Vera curled up and sleeping soundly on the bed, Ansu smiled and quietly closed the door.
"Goodnight."
...
At ten o'clock the next morning, Ansu was awakened by the system's notification sound.
【Due to the host resolving the key figure of the conspiracy, the Academy Tragedy in the original plot did not occur.】
【Congratulations! You have finally broken through your destined death. A brand new life and future await you!】
【System rewards are being generated...】
【Reward: 150 points】
【The simulation time span has been extended. The 100-hour option is now open, costing 100 points (the duration for the new option is 48h).】
【Warehouse system unlocked】
【Alchemy system unlocked】
【Note: Making key decisions in reality that cause changes in the world's direction can also earn points. You are welcome to continue using the simulation function for a chance to obtain more generous rewards. Please keep up the hard work, Host!】
Seeing this long string of system prompts, Ansu immediately gave an excited spring and sat bolt upright in bed.
It worked!
Even though Terry had been captured yesterday, he hadn't dared to truly relax until the system confirmed it. Only then did he feel the dust had finally settled.
Ansu then turned his attention to the rewards. First were those full 150 points, and then the option for a 100-hour simulation span.
"Four days and four hours in the simulation... that's quite a long span."
Being able to know the intelligence of the next four days was more useful than any divination magic. It was just that the point consumption was a bit high at 100 points per use; unless he encountered a major crisis, he likely wouldn't use it actively.
Additionally, the warehouse and alchemy systems were also very useful things.
The former needed no explanation; he could pull things out of thin air like a magic pocket, and his future diary could also be kept in the warehouse without being discovered...
The latter seemed to provide a progress bar when crafting magic equipment and items. If his proficiency became high enough, Ansu could become a master alchemist in no time.
Although these rewards were indeed good, Ansu also noticed that the system was intentionally guiding him to change things. Compared to changing his own fate, changing the world was an entirely different level of difficulty...
Wearing his pajamas, Ansu opened the door and saw that Vera was actually awake too, currently busy in the kitchen with breakfast.
"Morning, Brother~"
Ansu leaned in and smelled a thick aroma of milk and meat; Vera was searing steaks with butter and herbs.
After the family's economic conditions improved, Vera often made dishes that they could only afford once in a long while before.
"Huh?" Vera glanced at her brother casually. "Brother, you seem very happy today!"
"I am!" Ansu was naturally happy. He sneakily forked a piece of cut steak, blew on it to cool it down, and stuffed it into his mouth to chew vigorously, saying indistinctly while eating:
"Vera, you don't have anything else to do, right? Today is the Academy Open Day. I'll take you for a tour of our school and buy you some clothes while we're at it~"
"Brother! It's not even done yet, aren't you afraid of burning yourself!" Vera glared at the ravenous Ansu with mock anger.
But seeing how happily he was eating, she couldn't help but smile.
"Open Day? Shopping? Sure..."
Vera naturally wanted to go shopping with her brother, but she remembered the last incident. "Your female boss won't take you away halfway again, will she..."
"Of course not, don't you worry!" Ansu naturally started bragging in front of his sister. "Even if the sky falls today, I'm taking you out shopping. Even Celia wouldn't dream of controlling me!"
Vera burst into a giggle and nodded.
Her brother's emotional changes certainly couldn't be hidden from her; he didn't seem to be in a constant state of anxiety like he had been for the past few days.
Although she didn't know what had happened, she was happy for him.
It was truly good.
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