Chapter 573 Riddle Quest
?Villain Ch 573. Riddle Quest
Allen anxiously watched Mei Ling, hoping for any sign of her next move. Seconds passed, but there was only eerie silence. The invisible wall between Allen and his companions emphasized the ongoing battle.
Confusion crept in as Mei Ling remained unresponsive. Allen strained to catch any subtle movement, yet the ghostly figure gave nothing away.
Flickering like a glitch, Mei Ling's form added to the enigma. Was she plotting something, or was this an unexpected twist in the game?
Driven by curiosity and a sense of urgency, Allen unleashed his skill. "Demonic Orb," he muttered, unleashing a dark energy that surged towards Mei Ling.
Black orbs materialized around Allen. With a swift motion, he sent them hurtling towards Mei Ling. However, the orbs passed through her ghostly form without leaving a trace, as if the attack had never occurred. Confusion clouded Allen's expression.
Once the orbs dissipated, Allen scratched his head, contemplating the situation. "Is this a bug?" he mused. The memory of his unconventional victory over Mei Ling's puppet replayed in his mind. Locking the emperor back into the coffin and killing him, defied the game's expected sequence, leaving Allen to ponder if his actions had triggered an unintended glitch.
Shrugging off the concern, Allen smirked, "Well, can't complain about breaking the rules." His mind wandered to the developers, wondering if they had anticipated such creative strategies.
Instead of opting for the safe exit of logging out, Allen chose to engage Mei Ling once more. Leaning into the confrontation, he confidently spoke, "I came to tell you about Lian Feng." He aimed to provoke, strategically testing the waters. Victory felt within reach, and Allen was determined that, after overcoming numerous challenges, they stood on the precipice of some significant outcome. Allen refused to let their collective efforts amount to nothing.
Mei Ling's admission hung in the air like a poignant melody. "You are right..." she conceded, her gaze fixated on the lance that held the echoes of her lover. Her voice wavered, "He was trying to save me... But he failed."
In an embrace that mirrored the depths of genuine emotion, Mei Ling clutched the lance with a tenderness as if she held the real Lian Feng in her arms. "But at least I know he has tried. I know he loves me. He didn't betray me," she confessed, tears tracing the contours of her face.
Simultaneously, Mei Ling underwent a metamorphosis. Her once gruesome form underwent a transformation, shedding its spectral visage to reveal the beautiful Mei Ling. The change mirrored the emotional catharsis, as if the acceptance of Lian Feng's failed attempt had not only altered Mei Ling's appearance but also liberated her from the burdens of doubt and betrayal.
And the announcement popped out in front of Allen.
[The Ghost Lady has been defeated!]
[Congratulations! You have finished the emperor's tomb quest!]
Staring at the completion announcement, Allen's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Defeating a boss without throwing a single punch? Now that was unexpected.
"So, this is a riddle type quest after all," he mused, caught off guard by the twist. His initial assumption of a straightforward action-packed showdown shattered, replaced by the realization that strategy and intellect had triumphed over brute force.
A wry grin played on Allen's face. "Guess I've stumbled into a game of wits, not just brawn," he thought, embracing the unpredictability. It might not have been what he signed up for, but a change of pace wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Taking his chance, Allen approached Mei Ling cautiously. Although the completion announcement had already flashed on, signaling victory, he wasn't one to take chances lightly.
Each step was deliberate, eyes keenly observing any flicker or sign of resistance from Mei Ling.