Chapter 952 - 12: Entering the Scene

Chapter 952: Chapter 12: Entering the Scene

Parallel lines, betting on both ends, and the plan was progressing very smoothly.

Shortly after Gu Mo had consolidated all possible lodging spots that the Hero might choose, through money or power, it hadn’t been long.

It should be said, perhaps, that only a day had just passed—

A second anomaly, extremely similar to the previous one, emerged shortly thereafter.

A special "wave" rapidly spread across the planet’s surface, like a small stone suddenly thrown into a calm pond, ripples swiftly splashing outward, circling the planet and then reflecting back again, colliding with each other.

Countless ripples and waves overlapped, appearing chaotic and complex.

But a slight calculation could pinpoint the pattern within, tracing back to the stone’s origin, quickly allowing Gu Mo to lock on to the location.

This naturally indicated that the Hero from the Ante Yisula World had followed closely, arriving on Earth just two days after the two distressed Demons had arrived. Such a time discrepancy was normal because, after the Demon King opened the "GATE" and escaped with his last strength—

The Hero had no thought of letting the tiger return to the mountain and immediately chose to pursue.

With a strong momentum, without a second thought, brandishing the Holy Sword, the Hero charged into the "GATE" with a determination to annihilate.

However, considering the flow of time within the "GATE" and the difference in the flow rate between worlds, the gap between leading and following, although only a few seconds apart, expanded into a difference of several days, which was not incomprehensible.

Just like capturing the movement of the Demon King and his companion stealthily crossing, tracking them across the ocean from the other side of Earth, Gu Mo, without delay, also arrived on the scene immediately, even slightly ahead of time.

Although detecting the fluctuation and identifying the source of the anomaly are supposed to happen later...

This didn’t stop him from arriving first before the phenomenon occurred.

—As for the time now, it was already night.

—As for the location, it could only be said that it was also a somewhat dark and secluded alley.

The advantage was its remoteness and quietness, even the street lamps nearby were pitch black, perhaps deliberately broken or fortunately malfunctioned, so almost nothing happening here would attract attention... Ahem, though this sounds odd, Gu Mo wasn’t intending to do anything shady.

Indeed, he forcibly intervened to affect the world’s probabilities, relocating the Hero’s landing site here.

It was a necessity because the Hero’s landing site was strange. Without interference, the Hero would likely crash into a bustling concert arena, descending like an angel from the heavens or a majestic Valkyrie.

The impact was indeed significant and the sense of shock very intense, making it a very glamorous entry.

Enough to steal all the limelight from those small idols, instantly debuting in the center position.

The only downside was it was too high-profile, not aligning with Gu Mo’s vision. So he forcibly altered the probability, shifting the Hero’s landing site from the concert arena to this alley, fundamentally preventing the Hero from foolishly crossing over and becoming an idol center-stage.

This adjustment was also for the Hero’s stability since being so high-profile might not be a good thing. If just coming over, being targeted by local Magicians or Alchemists, the Hero wouldn’t withstand such pressure... Because upon arrival, the Hero would also lose power.

Although Gu Mo hoped to see—

The sparks from the collision and exchange between the two worlds.

He also knew that if a battle were to break out immediately, it would be an unfair start for the players from the Ante Yisula World. Whether it’s the Hero or the Demon King, they ought to be given some time to react and develop.

In the dark alley, a sudden flash of light appeared.

Light cast from the alley entrance, briefly illuminating a small area.

Since no one was around at the time, it didn’t draw much attention, merely scaring a few stray cats fighting there.

Silver hair flowed like moonlight behind...

The Evolutionary Holy Sword appeared extremely radiant due to the flow of Holy Power...

Under the gaze from a hidden pair of eyes, the entire person was draped in a layer of silvery light. The maiden, suddenly appearing in the dim environment, like a moonlit elf, emitting light that brightly illuminated the surrounding darkness.

Having just arrived in this world, she warily raised the Holy Sword in her hand, assuming a defensive posture, quickly checking the surroundings.

"...!!"

But at the next moment, her pupils contracted tightly because she sensed her Holy Power was rapidly draining like a floodgate opened!

"Damn..."

Tightly pressing her lips together, the Hero’s first reaction was she might have fallen into a trap. She remained vigilant, raising her Holy Sword, attempting to burst out a powerful Holy Power to destroy any potential Energy Absorption Spells around!

However, what amazed and made her disbelieving was that both the Holy Sword and herself were losing power—power so immense it could determine the world’s destiny, and would contend against both demons and angels, was rapidly vanishing. The more she tried to restrain or use this power, the faster it slipped away!

Almost as soon as she sensed and realized what was happening, in mere seconds, the special energy circulating within her body had almost completely dissipated.

Her shiny silver hair lost its gleam entirely, turning into a head of rosette hair, and even the Evolutionary Holy Sword couldn’t maintain its form and simply disappeared.

"..."

As the glow faded, the dim light environment returned to normal.

The hero maintained the stance of holding the sword vigilantly, yet her hands were empty, leaving her standing somewhat at a loss in the small alley, unable to cope with such changes.

The contrast was immense from before, and an unprecedented sense of weakness suddenly swept over her entire body—

After all, with the absence of the familiar holy power flowing throughout her body, enhancing her physical functions—even for someone who possessed power not inferior to demons and angels—the current state naturally plunged her to rock bottom, reverting her to an ordinary human level.

Fortunately, despite being irresistibly stripped of all power in an instant, the surroundings remained quiet... It seemed there wasn’t any ambush or trap. There was no brash appearance of the Demon King, nor the sudden charge of five hundred axemen in play.

—This allowed the hero to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

"D-damn... What’s happening..."

The girl with rosette hair took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.

She carefully sensed and found within the atmosphere of this unfamiliar Otherworld, there was still energy similar to magic power... However, it seemed different from the magic power concept she was familiar with, which was the reason she couldn’t convert, absorb, or utilize this energy.

Moreover, due to the differing environment, the entire world’s rules had changed...

That’s why her power felt like a deflated balloon, losing all Qi Power quickly and thoroughly.

She exhaled forcefully, and the heroic maiden, having come up with a rough hypothesis, bit her lower lip, calmly surveyed the surroundings, then turned her gaze outward from the alley... She made the same judgment, deciding to first understand the conditions of this world before considering other issues.

Speaking of which, given it’s such a harsh survival environment...

Perhaps the Demon King is also facing the same predicament?

This thought crossed her mind, and the heroic maiden hoped it to be true. They had always thought her power was undoubtedly stronger than the Demon King’s, and if she had little power left, then surely the Demon King didn’t have much as a trump card either... But, why such a dangerous environment?

Is this the Demon King’s fallback strategy?

Why choose this Otherworld as a fallback, specifically to increase the challenge difficulty, or to use this environment to deter anyone who might pursue him, gaining more time for himself? In that instant, numerous thoughts occurred to the hero.

It was all assessed from a conspiracy angle, considering the Demon King’s choices.

She felt everything was intentional, full of significant implications, demanding caution, precaution, and vigilance beyond measure!

After all... That’s the Demon King!

Since ancient stories of the Great Demon King Satan spread, countless demons have named themselves Satan over thousands of years, even attempting to recreate the unification feat of the Demon Realm... However, none succeeded, until this one appeared, absolutely not a force to be underestimated!

Holding these doubts and concerns, the girl with rosette hair wore attire with a distinct Otherworld flair as she timidly peered out from the alley.

She was naturally shocked by the modernized city on this side, especially as it was nighttime with thousands of lights, bustling traffic, and endless streams, while the nighttime scene of a resplendent city left her astounded, realizing the civilization’s sophistication.

Cautiously glancing around, unnoticed, Miss Brave crept out.

Despite being alone, powerless, and about to venture into a completely unfamiliar Otherworld, she ultimately possessed notable courage, resolutely taking action.

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Meanwhile.

A small conversation was unfolding in Milan, Italy.

"Are you sure about going there? The predictive outcome isn’t necessarily accurate, and this matter requires more deliberation..."

"Indeed, if I am to inherit uncle’s title, I must demonstrate exceptional capability, right? I believe this is a perfect opportunity. Please grant me the scout’s position, Uncle—no, Marshal Bronte, Knight Erica hereby petitions."

"Sigh... There’s no haste in this, especially involving such circumstances, it’s too demanding for you. You haven’t encountered a god before, have you?"

"That’s true, and precisely because of this, I need to accumulate experience this time."