Chapter 107: New Operative Added
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 107: New Operative Added
Looking at Elania standing in the center, a few beads of sweat formed on Cecilia’s forehead.
Wait... so she’s alive? Then the two I killed earlier were...
At that thought, Cecilia quickly suppressed her grieving expression, replacing it with an awkward yet polite smile.
"Everyone... is here. You all look quite busy... Uh, if there’s nothing else, I’ll just be out of your way..."
As she spoke, Cecilia tentatively shifted her foot backward.
"Wait."
Atoris called out to her.
"Don't leave yet. I need you to come over here for a moment."
"Uh... alright..."
Under the weight of everyone's gaze, Cecilia lowered her head and walked over to Atoris’s side.
Watching Cecilia suddenly barge onto the scene, Yu Yunsheng felt like she had seen her somewhere before. She racked her brain but couldn't quite recall the name.
While Yu Yunsheng was still reminiscing, Atoris spoke first.
"Allow me to introduce her. This is Cecilia, the leader of the Assassin pathway within the Wheel of Fate, and also the Child of Fate for the Assassin side..."
Yu Yunsheng suddenly interrupted Atoris.
"Wait, did you say the Wheel of Fate? That organization that collects a bunch of Children of Fate?"
Faced with Yu Yunsheng’s question, Atoris was somewhat surprised.
"Where did you hear that? How do you know about this?"
"Ah, well... I heard it from someone else before..."
"Is that so..."
Atoris didn't dwell on it too much. After all, both of the people before her had been personally recommended by Thanatos; it wasn't surprising that they might have some insider information.
With that thought, Atoris adjusted her posture and placed a hand lightly over her heart.
"Since you are both aware, I will speak plainly. I, Atoris, Acting Agent of the Aodu Branch of the Wheel of Fate, formally represent the Wheel of Fate in inviting you both to join us."
Faced with Atoris’s invitation, Yu Yunsheng’s brain nearly short-circuited.
"Ah... is that really okay...?"
At this moment, Yu Yunsheng felt as if she had fallen into some kind of illusion.
She had started the game by picking up a stray Elania, which triggered an independent main storyline. After bringing Elania to Carlos Lilanka, she met the contemporary cyber-idol Atoris, and then, quite suddenly, received a personal invitation from her.
Before entering the game, she wouldn't have dared to even dream of this.
Yu Yunsheng knew exactly what her own skill level was. At the very least, she wasn't conceited enough to think she could easily join the Wheel of Fate.
Unlike those players who spent their time searching for traces of the Wheel of Fate from the moment they logged in, she hadn't held any hope of joining from the start. She hadn't even bothered to look for information about them.
And yet, despite that, she had been personally invited by the high-popularity character, Atoris.
Thinking of this, Yu Yunsheng looked down at Elania, who had hugged her tightly at some point.
Every opportunity had started with her. It was fair to say that if she hadn't met Elania, she would never have encountered a scene like this.
Oh no... I’ve become a total freeloading carry...
Just then, Elania looked up from her arms.
"Sister Potato, are you really going to go with this girl who’s cuter than me...?"
Seeing the grievance nearly overflowing from Elania’s eyes, Yu Yunsheng felt dazzled.
"There, there, I won't leave you behind..."
"Really...?"
"Of course it's true..."
As she spoke, Yu Yunsheng crouched down and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Elania’s eyes.
"And I have to correct you on one thing. In my eyes, you are the cuter one. There now, if you feel sad, you can cry in my arms. I won't mind."
Hearing this, Elania pulled back slightly and nodded gently.
"Mm..."
To the side, Cecilia watched this scene with a rather colorful expression.
Hiss... this girl’s strength is likely not below mine. Relying on the natural charm of her age, she’s already a level above me. If I were to polish her skills a bit, tsk tsk...
On the other side, Atoris was clearly not in such a good mood.
"Sigh... forget it. As long as they're happy..."
Suddenly, Elania turned around.
"Um, you just said you wanted both of us to join, right?"
Faced with Elania’s sudden inquiry, Atoris nodded.
"Correct. Is there a problem?"
Elania pressed a finger to her lip and lowered her head in thought for a moment.
"Mm... I’ve made up my mind. Since Sister Potato wants to join you, I shouldn't oppose it. In fact, for Sister Potato’s sake, I should support her from behind."
Saying this, Elania turned to look at Yu Yunsheng.
"But you have to promise me that you’ll never look for other girls behind my back. Especially that 'super cute little loli' you mentioned before. Do you understand?"
Faced with the threat in Elania’s eyes, Yu Yunsheng hurriedly nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, I know! I’ll definitely be careful in the future."
Seeing the two finally agree, Atoris let out a weary sigh.
"Since you two have no objections, take these."
Atoris produced two black-and-gold bracelets.
[Ring of Fate]
After taking the bracelets, the two examined them closely.
Upon putting it on, Elania didn't feel anything special, but a series of prompts popped up in front of Yu Yunsheng.
[You have joined the "Wheel of Fate"]
[Faction Reputation unlocked]
[Faction Shop unlocked]
[Achievement Unlocked: Fresh Arrival]
[Achievement Unlocked: Slightly Famous]
[Achievement Unlocked: Wheel of Fate]
Immediately following that, a brand-new interface appeared before Yu Yunsheng’s eyes.
[Potato Is Not Taro Lv.1]
[Affiliation: Wheel of Fate (Priest Pathway)]
[Faction Reputation: 100 (Slightly Famous)]
[Faction Character Relationships: Elania (500), Atoris (10), Cecilia (10)...]
"Is this... the Faction Interface? I can't believe I actually joined the Wheel of Fate. I thought a small fry like me would never touch this level of content."
Thinking of this, Yu Yunsheng pulled Elania into a hug and rubbed her cheek vigorously against the girl’s small face.
"Elania, you’re simply too good! I’ll never forget you as long as I live!"
Faced with Yu Yunsheng’s assault, Elania was a bit overwhelmed.
"Ugh... Sister Potato, you’re squeezing too hard... let me down..."
Clearly, Elania’s words had no effect.
"Mmm... how could I ever bear to let go of a girl as cute as Elania...?"
Hearing this, a faint blush crept onto Elania’s tender cheeks.
"Ugh... well, okay... as long as Sister Potato likes it..."
Watching the two huddled together, Cecilia couldn't help but sigh with envy.
"Sigh, what a shame. If only I could get that kind of treatment. Lady Sword Princess is so fierce, I can't even get close to touching her. And Xiao Baibai seemed to get angry the last time I tried to pet him; we haven't met in ages..."
While Cecilia was lamenting, Atoris walked up.
"Cecilia, I have a favor to ask."
"Hmm? Another mission from the organization?"
"In a way. The Northern Empire has recently established an alliance with us. Roland, acting as the envoy for Aodu, is attending a welcoming ceremony hosted by them. Since the Northern Empire is the headquarters of the Wheel of Fate, many people from the organization will be there. You should take these two newcomers along to get them familiar with things."
After hearing Atoris’s request, Cecilia nodded.
"Alright then. But aren't you going?"
In response to Cecilia’s question, Atoris spread her hands.
"I’d like to, but then there would be no one here to maintain the branch operations on the Empire’s side. So I have to stay. Or would you rather handle the affairs here for me?"
"Uh... that won't be necessary. Cough... don't worry, Lady Sword Princess, I will definitely escort these two newcomers to the headquarters for the rendezvous."
"Then it's settled."
With that, Atoris departed.
*
"Huff... huff... I can't do it anymore, I can't..."
"Sister Xiaobai is totally cheating. Even our theories on space-time can't beat her."
With those words, the two Gamies lay powerlessly on the ground.
Failing at three hundred consecutive games had caused the two of them to completely lose their will to defeat Xie Bai.
Looking at the two who had lost their fighting spirit, Xie Bai folded her arms.
"Hmph... if this is all the skill you have, I’m going back."