“Are you guys hurt?” Yixuan descended from the sky and greeted Frez, acknowledging their acquaintance.
She smiled and said, “These sunglasses of yours are quite stylish, Young Man Frez.” “They’re alright.
They’re custom-made.
My eyes have undergone some changes, so I need sunglasses to cover them.” He took off the sunglasses, revealing azure eyes that seemed shrouded in mist, like clear lake water in early spring rippling under a gentle breeze.
Seele curiously took the glasses from Frez and put them on her nose.
“So dark, I can’t see anything.” “That’s why I said they’re custom-made.” He took the sunglasses back from Seele and put them back on.
Seele went to check on W, while Frez searched the camp.
He obtained a large amount of Pure Gold and Originium Slugs—the hard currency of this land—as well as some weapons and equipment that could be sold.
However, in Lungmen, unless he went to Lin Yuxia, it wouldn’t be easy to fence the goods without being targeted.
He decided to store them away for now and find a way to sell them later.
Yixuan didn’t want any of these things; they were useless to her.
She was just curious about everything here.
“Speaking of which, there are so many Thirens here.” Thirens in New Eridu have animal characteristics.
Their origins are unknown and related to the Hollow disasters.
Some Thirens may possess special skills or abilities, but many have already integrated into New Eridu and become part of it.
Yixuan had several Thiren disciples, classified according to animal names, like Tiger Thirens or Panda Thirens.
“Thirens?
No, the ones here are animals that turned into people.
Of course, there are also mythical creatures like dragons, kirins, pegasi, and so on.
W and the others are different; you can think of them as Demons.
They’ve all been affected by Originium and are slowly approaching human form.
It’s because of the Originium that they become Infected.” “Then what race are you?” “Human.” Frez clapped his hands.
“Although I’ve mastered special powers, I am definitely still human.” The template only elevated his body to a certain level and granted him abilities; it didn’t fundamentally change his race.
Even his Six Eyes were his original eyes gaining the abilities and color of the Six Eyes.
“Isn’t it a bit special for a human to appear among a group of Thiren-like beings?
It seems there are some things you haven’t told us.” Yixuan didn’t feel the need to press further.
Everyone had their own secrets.
If Frez didn’t plan to say anything, she wouldn’t ask.
If one day he wanted to talk about it, she would be willing to listen.
“The answer is right in front of you, Master Yixuan.
I was sent here by a truck.
My hometown is very safe.” “That is…
unlucky.
What about your family?” “My parents divorced, and they both have new families and children.
As for me…
I’m pretty much expendable.” Frez, squatting on the ground, organized his gains.
Yixuan reached out and patted his head.
“You’re welcome to visit Yunkui Summit whenever you have time.” “Don’t treat me like a child.
I’m already twenty.
My life is okay now, and there are things I need to do.
Terra is too dangerous; I have to find a way to survive.” “Just surviving?” “In Terra, there are many factors that could destroy the world: Demons, Seaborn, Originium, the Starry Sky.
Just a slight deviation, and the world will head toward destruction.
Do you understand what I mean?” “That’s no simple task.” Yixuan could see it.
This young man, a few years younger than herself, wanted to save the world.
“You could actually escape.
I think if you just spoke to the other group members, you could leave entirely, right?” Frez smiled.
“Actually, if you think about it, your world is filled with Hollows—the background is basically post-apocalyptic.
Who knows, one day a Hollow might just explode.
Furina’s Teyvat seems nice, but the Abyss is lurking in the shadows, and the Heavenly Principles are heavily wounded and have no time for Fontaine’s prophecy.
W is in the same world as me.
Kiana’s side seems okay, but I suspect it might be a World Bubble.
If it’s a World Bubble, there’s a risk of destruction.
As for Seele’s side?
Haha, not to mention her planet is a wasteland, once you leave the planet, there’s a ton of danger.” Yixuan: “…” All the talents have gathered, and the immortals are as numerous as hemp.
She hadn’t thought much of it before, but after Frez put it that way, everyone’s life was actually pretty rough.
“Of course, if I can’t win, I’ll run away too.” Frez said with a smile, “Seele’s and Furina’s worlds are my final fallback points.” Without power, there’s no shame in turning and running.
But with power, one has to put up a fight.
Out of self-preservation and a bit of reluctance to just flee, Frez wanted to try.
He had to try.
What if he succeeded?
“Since that’s how you feel, I won’t say anything more.
Don’t push yourself too hard; it’ll backfire.” “I already felt this way before I joined the chat group, so don’t worry.” Frez had planned this from the start, but he was too weak back then—like a toothpick in a large vat, unable to cause much of a stir.
In this godforsaken place called Terra, you really need power!
Power is the reason to be king!
Yixuan patted Frez’s head again.
“I’ll say it again: come visit Yunkui Summit when you’re free.
Pet the cats, drink some tea, that sort of thing.” “Thanks, Master Yixuan.” “It’s nothing.” After organizing the loot, he shared some of the spoils with W and the others.
He also gave some to Seele, but she waved her hand and said, “These are useless to me.
Why don’t you buy me some food instead?
I need that on my end.” “I’ll get it ready for you when I get back to Lungmen.” “Thanks.” “We’re buddies.” Yixuan and Seele said their goodbyes.
Frez walked over to Hedley and the other two.
Hedley was treating his wounds.
Seeing him approach, he expressed his gratitude.
Although he didn’t know where W had found these friends, they had indeed helped them.
Without them, they probably would have had to pay a heavy price to escape.
He didn’t say anything about the loot Frez had scavenged.
The victor had the right to dispose of their spoils.
The target was already dead; he hoped the body was still there so he could return and report back.
“W, don’t forget the tea party this afternoon.” “Of course.
It’s a rare chance to get free food and drinks.” After saying goodbye to W, he returned to Lungmen.
Because they were in the same world, Frez and W used teleportation rather than world-traveling.
However, if they wanted to teleport, they needed the other’s consent, or they could turn off that option to teleport anytime, anywhere.
In the chat group, Kiana posted a picture.
That picture immediately caught Frez’s attention.
[Kiana: Look at this!
It’s crazy!
I opened a portal to throw trash into the Sea of Quanta, and Himeko fell out!
And she’s so badly injured!
What should I do?] [Furina: What are you waiting for?
Take her to a doctor!] [Seele: You’re really something.
Isn’t that your teacher?] [Kiana: Oh no, Himeko is calling.
She said she’s coming back soon.
If she’s on her way back, then who is this person here?] [Yi Xuan: Why not ask the amazing Frez?] Damn, that’s Murata Himeko wearing the Vermilion Knight: Eclipse armor!