The Tainted Miasma mist showed Suthia trying to comfort Pire, wanting to say something encouraging to him.
However, Suthia realized she couldn't do it because she knew that although Her Lord was fond of her, none of her suggestions would ever be heard by him.
She could only watch as Her Lord, shrouded in his cloak and trench coat, with a face expressionless or rather completely obscured, walked in. He took away the contract amidst Pire's cries, not uttering a single unnecessary word before leaving.
The scene in the Tainted Miasma shifted again.
The focus was now on Hina, a young girl filled with romantic dreams. Her restless night, spent in the same cabin as Suthia, was marked by her incessant inquiries about her Emperor.
Hina.
She was a love-struck girl because, during the night, she was awake in the same cabin as Suthia, incessantly asking Suthia to tell her more about Her Beloved Lord.
"Hey, Sis Thia, what does Lord Ashen like to eat?"
"Hey, Sister Thia, do you think Lord Ashen will wear the necklace I gave him?"
" Sister Thia, can you tell me about my awakening tomorrow... After advancing to [Danger Rank] what kind of new ability will I get? I'm so excited!"
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Hina, initially three stars, was an ability-based class, with a very good skill set, at least for Renji who was still in the early stages. Renji had high hopes for her, even using precious 'Eclipse Source Essence' to upgrade her.
That night was clearly a pivotal one - the eve of promotion in the game world.
However, the scene in the Tainted Miasma quickly changed.
Hina, who had been blushing with excitement and hope, imagining a future as her Emperor's trusted aide and yearning for his affection like Suthia, was now...
kneeling on the ground, with a terrible expression, her eyes devoid of any light or spirit.
The Tainted Miasma mist finally dissipated slowly, and no more images appeared.
Through Suthia's perspective, through the perspective of the game characters, Renji finally understood completely why Suthia had gone mad, why she was afraid, and even terrified of being abandoned by him, no matter how much he tried to explain.
Indeed,
In the eyes of the characters in the game, he, as "Thier Master and Lord" was someone who valued strength above all else, someone who always wore an expressionless face, and showed no mercy.
And even Suthia had become like this under the high pressure, Renji couldn't imagine what had happened to the other four.
Only at this point did Renji truly understand.
The second playthrough was no longer a simple cultivation game.
It was...
A horror game.
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On the other side, slightly back in time.
-Blackhole Plains --slum area.
In Eileen's living room, a burst of holy light flickered momentarily. As the light faded, it revealed the mother and daughter, teleported back from the church sewers.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, the girl could finally breathe a sigh of relief. She held her mother and hurriedly ran to the inner room, carefully laying Nolan on the bed.
Afterward, Eileen went to the kitchen, wanting to prepare some food for her mother. However, when she opened the refrigerator and found it empty, she realized that she had been through so much these days that she hadn't even had time to take care of the house.
In desperation, the girl had no choice but to make a phone call for help, reaching out to Brian. It was also a way to let Brian know that they were safe.