I really only stop

On one of the tables it is written like this - [Coffee that can relieve fatigue].

...It's this kind of subtle disobedience again. Since you want to bring me coffee, it's fine. Why do you have to choose between the two?

Because he didn't have the ability to judge toxicity, after a brief weighing, Lu Xi chose the side with the reminder.

[Ding~ You have received the buff effect of 'Holy Blessing of Vitality'. 】

Hearing the system's notification sound in his mind, after heaving a sigh of relief, Lu Xi looked at the coffee cup in his hand made of holy light.

Like the previous choice of crossroads, the holy light reminder is not deceiving.However, when making a decision, Lu Xi hesitated much longer than usual.

It's the same as the old tormentor who always bluffs "I'm going to punch next" before guessing fists. A simple choice of one or the other can make people who are overly suspicious directly entangled in madness.

Miss Heyera, what are you trying to tell me by this?

This question can only be answered after meeting her.

Chapter 679

Ever since the strange alternative appeared, Lucy's path forward could no longer be calm.

The cake is exactly the same but one of them is marked [Sugar is put here], there is no difference but there is a harp written [This can be played] on one side... If these things can be explained by pranks, then As Lu Xi went deeper on the Path of Light, the things that appeared after that became even more bizarre.

When Lucy was thirsty——[This is a cup that won’t leak]; when the front suddenly became steeper——[This is an unbroken rope]; An unquenchable candle].

Faced with all kinds of difficulties, Lu Xi could always find a suitable solution according to the guidance of the Holy Light.Even so, the doubts in his heart grew deeper and deeper.

It's a strange choice between the two—now, this is no longer a problem that can be solved with [prank] as the answer.

Why did Miss Hyera drag me here all of a sudden?What is her purpose?What is she trying to tell me through this?

The more he moved forward, the more problems and anxieties Lu Xi had in his mind.Finally, this doubt reached its peak when faced with the next choice——

[The final challenge - as long as you kill the dragon guarding here, the door to my location will open. 】

[On the right is the sword that can definitely kill him. 】

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"..."

Looking at the two swords placed flat in front of his eyes, Lu Xi fell into silence for the first time.

If you compare your entire journey to a video game, then Hiyera's ubiquitous hints are equivalent to the most intimate and meticulous beginner's guide.As long as you follow the hints she left behind, you will definitely not encounter any difficulties.

But is it really [correct] to do so?

He completely listened to the judgments of beings other than himself, and proceeded blindly without thinking at all. In the second half of the journey, even the cautiousness he had at the beginning was unknowingly overwhelmed by the stability along the way. paralysis.

Go, go, go.

Although it seems that I am relying on my own feet to keep walking forward, but in the final analysis, who is actually "manipulating" me?

A trembling feeling that couldn't be ignored suddenly came to my heart, almost subconsciously, Lu Xi realized a problem.

When did my right hand subconsciously touch the sword on the right?

The right hand was quickly withdrawn as if it had been electrocuted.After patting his cheek vigorously, Lu Xi, who calmed down, ignored the two swords exuding an inexplicable presence, and looked straight at the so-called [dragon].

This is an incomparably huge existence.

Just opening the holy wings slightly is enough to cover the sky, and the golden eyes are shining with brilliance.Other than that, everything about this great being is shrouded in a faint holy light, and only the outline of the body can be vaguely seen.

Blood bar visualization!

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[Possession of skills: the key to the only pair - will only receive damage from the only weapon. 】

Even though Lu Xi stared at it like this, the giant dragon just kept moving.If Lu Xi expected it right, he was no different from the two swords in front of him, it was just a 'topic' presented by Miss Heyera's holy spell.

but……

"I seem to have seen a similar existence?"

Staring at the pair of holy wings, Lu Xi suddenly realized and slapped his head:

"That's right! The guardian of Osiris' death difficulty trial! The one who beat up Celica several times who wanted to get rid of it once and for all!"

In the war of saving money on a whim, Celica, who suddenly activated the [Excess Confidence] feature, didn't think much about it, and directly chose the most difficult [Death]-level trial—and the result was as expected. The guardian among them only had a face-to-face encounter before being sent back to the birth point by the holy flames it spewed out.

After that, Celica, who activated the [Unyielding] feature, spent all the gold coins and BP, and bought a lot of Zentraedi technology recorded in the Osiris database in order to avenge her hatred, but no matter whether she relied on her natural development No matter how many favorable props he has chosen, the final result is only one - being second.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or something hidden, but the dragon I saw in the Osiris database that day is exactly the same as the one in front of me!

[time stop].

Ever since he realized that something was wrong with him, Lu Xi had maxed out the [Caution] skill.First of all, he flicked it for a while, picked up the unmarked sword, walked up to the dragon and poked hard——

"Ding!"

There was a long sound of hammering iron from the place where the sword tip touched the dragon's scales. Facing Lu Xi's salted fish thrust, there was not even a single scratch on the dragon's surface.On the contrary, it was his own hands that ached from the shock force from the hilt.

It seems that, like all the previous alternatives, the prompt this time is also correct.

Putting the useless sword back to its original position, looking at the [correct sword] pointed by the arrow of the holy light, Lu Xi fell into deep thought.

Could it be that I was just thinking too much before?There is actually no deep meaning behind this prompt, just a simple guide for beginners?

Indeed, as long as you follow the prompts, you will definitely be on the right path.Faced with such a good thing, no one should be able to say no to it.

Looking at the current situation, the prompt says [This is the final challenge], unless the dragon is defeated, the door leading to where Heyera is will not open.And the only skill held by this giant dragon is so strong that it can only be killed by choosing the [correct sword].

The solution is very simple. As before, follow the correct instructions, choose the correct sword to kill the dragon, and I will be able to end this inexplicable journey, meet Miss Hyera, and finally return to my warm bed inside.

That being the case, facing the novice guide who directly recommends the ending, I have only one answer——

time-stop release.

"[Pure Demonic Nature · Pleasure]."

With the conveyance of a certain idea, ominous black magic power quickly evaporated from Lu Xi's body, and spread along his arm to the dragon's whole body in an instant.The originally extremely holy dragon turned into a deep black in an instant. Looking from a distance, there was an evil and familiar beauty.

"Aw!!!!!!!!!"

Under the effect of forced pleasure (considered as a buff) brought by the mark of pleasure, the giant dragon that was standing still first let out a roar-like roar, and then covered his stomach with his powerful front paws, It fell to the ground laughing like a shrimp.

"Awhahahahahaha!!!!!!"

While the giant dragon was laughing and rolling on the ground, the door that was blocked by him was opened suddenly, revealing the real path of light hidden behind it.

"Sure enough, in the face of Miss Heyera's creation of the Holy Light, treating it with demonic nature can achieve complete restraint."

Calmly withdrawing his arm, staring at his palm, an inexplicable smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Lu Xi's mouth:

"Sorry, I'm the kind of disobedient player who wants to skip all the novice tutorials in the game."

Chapter 680 The Eighth Turning Point of Destiny

When Lu Xi finally passed through the final door and reached the [final destination] in the reminder of the Holy Light, he couldn't help being stunned by the scene he saw.

Long hair, white dress, soft eyes.

In Lu Xi's impression, the first lady who was always pierced and restrained by black iron thorns, and even her face was firmly covered by an eyepatch, was watching him quietly with her intact posture. .

In a trance, Lu Xi mistakenly thought that he came to the sanctuary once and saw the statue of the first saint on the square in front of the cathedral.

The smile is clear and warm.

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"Hai, Miss Hiyera?"

Not daring to recognize the perfect and divine first-generation lady saint in front of her for a while, Lu Xi even hesitated in calling:

"You, what's wrong with you?"

"Welcome, [Son of Man]."

Showing a perfect and impeccable smile, Hiyera beckoned to Lu Xi:

"Please come to my side. Although I know your appearance with the holy art of perception, it seems that this is the first time I have faced you like this, right?"

Come on, the sound is nice!

Although I noticed it when I heard her hum a ditty before, Miss Heyera's real voice is so beautiful!

"After all, you have been wearing blindfolds before."

Quickly adjusted his state from the brief shock, Lu Xi showed a grinning smile:

"Didn't I ask you before if you needed my help to untie you? At that time, I was rejected by you. Seeing how free you are now, I was relieved."

"【free】?"

After repeating the word for some reason, Hiyera's eyes changed for a moment:

"Well, there is some kind of reason hidden behind that previous attitude, but today, it is [no longer necessary]."

"?"

Is it an illusion?Why do you feel that Miss Heyera's tone is a bit strange?

Shaking his head to dispel the subtle feeling in his heart, Lu Xi went straight in and asked the question he had been wanting to ask along the way:

"Miss Heyera, what do you mean by the arrangement along the way? Why can't I understand it?"

"That...is a kind of [Test]."

He poked his chin with a smile, and after breaking away from the shackles of black iron thorns, the first-generation Miss Saintess had a little girlish beauty:

"Lu Xi, can you tell me why you didn't follow my instructions at the end?"

"It might be offensive to say that, but it makes me uncomfortable to do exactly what someone else tells me to do."

After thinking about it seriously, Lu Xi replied:

"It's easy to follow the instructions and walk on the right path without thinking, but what's the difference between doing it blindly and a puppet that loses its soul?"

Hiyera tilted her head:

"Even if you don't follow the instructions, you can only go wrong and fail?"

"This is the trap you set, Miss Heyera."

Lu Xi smiled confidently:

"The so-called 'instructions' seem to only appear on the correct choice, but in fact, you unknowingly added another instruction to me—that is, the topic [choose one] itself."

"Either choose this or that. Invisibly, you have quietly blocked all my other solutions, and used hints to force me to choose between the two. Success and failure certainly cover things. However, there are definitely more than two paths leading to success and failure. In the end, I discovered this and did not touch any sword, but defeated the dragon in [my own way]. It is the best proof of my inference."

"...Well, it's really exciting. Even I don't have anything to add."

Shaking her head as if feeling emotional, Hiyera looked at Lu Xi seriously:

"Sometimes I can't help but wonder what happened to you at such a young age, and why you have such a firm and clear heart. If it is not for some [special reason], with this heart alone, you are completely You may rely on your own strength to awaken the Holy Light, and your affinity may not be lower than that of the current Pope."

"Stop praising me."

Waving his hand with a wry smile, Lu Xi said:

"The old man the Pope has always made me a holy man. If he knows that the legendary first-generation saint has such a high opinion of me, why don't he just drag me to the sanctuary to study forcibly?"

"That might be a good thing for you."

Putting your hands together in prayer, the first lady saint showed an angelic smile:

"—After all, you are weak."

Lucy:

"...?"

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With an angelic smile, he spat out devilish words.

For a moment, he couldn't believe his ears, Lu Xi stumbled and asked:

"Miss Heyera, you, what did you just say?"