Chapter 98: What Do You Mean Each Person Can Use One "Outsider" Skill?
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 98: What Do You Mean Each Person Can Use One "Outsider" Skill?
For safety's sake, Xie Bai decided to let her subordinates handle the recruitment of the Children of Fate in other regions for the time being.
As for whether she would personally step in to upgrade the Bond effects, she would wait and see.
At the very least, Xie Bai didn't have much need for the auxiliary effects of Fate Bonds right now.
With her popularity skyrocketing, even after pulling off something as massive as unifying the Northern Territory, the Malice of the World hadn't shown its face to breathe down her neck.
By now, Xie Bai possessed enough strength to influence the course of the world without suffering backlash.
As for her Luck, she had already reached the level of a normal person thanks to the bonus from Flowers Wither, Leaves Fall.
There was no real need for Xie Bai to pursue an even higher Luck attribute.
In the face of absolute strength, luck seemed somewhat ethereal and insignificant.
With that thought, Xie Bai exited the browser and handed the light screen back to Gamie.
"If you two like them, you can buy a few more."
As she spoke, Xie Bai scanned her surroundings.
It was a relatively simple room with only basic decorations.
What stood out most was the sheer amount of fan merchandise and handheld game consoles scattered about.
It looked exactly like the private bedroom of a shut-in gamer.
"The decor is a bit crude, but that’s fine. I can help you with that."
Upon hearing this, the eyes of both Gamies instantly lit up with anticipation.
"Really, Sister Xiaobai? If you can, we’ll leave it to you!"
"If Sister Xiaobai is too busy to do it alone, you can tell me to help, too."
Faced with the trust of the two Gamies, Xie Bai stood up gently from the sofa.
"Alright then, just watch me work."
Xie Bai raised her hand, and a surge of Void Power spread from her arm.
In moments, the entire room was filled with her Void Power.
Under Xie Bai’s deliberate control, the normally chaotic and disorderly Void Power became exceptionally docile.
Utilizing the properties of Void Transmutation, Xie Bai completely overhauled the room.
She added more furniture and decorations to the previously monotonous space.
The merchandise and games that had been haphazardly strewn about were neatly organized.
Overall, Xie Bai adjusted the atmosphere to be incredibly cozy—the kind of place where one could happily nestle away and play games online for a lifetime.
The "nest" she created on the bed, surrounded by pillows and plushies, was particularly inviting; it was hard to resist the urge to crawl right in.
Unfortunately, aside from Gamie’s forum screen, there were no other devices to access the internet.
Otherwise, if she set up a computer, this room would be absolutely perfect.
Looking at her masterpiece, Xie Bai nodded with satisfaction.
"There, that should do it. Do you two have anything else to do?"
The two Gamies were still immersed in the cozy atmosphere Xie Bai had created.
It wasn't until they heard her question that they snapped out of it.
"Ugh... Sister Xiaobai, are you leaving again so soon?"
"Is there something urgent you need to handle again...?"
Faced with the two Gamies closing in on her, Xie Bai couldn't help but step back, accidentally falling back onto the large bed.
Seeing the increasingly dejected expressions on the Gamies' faces, Xie Bai felt a bit flustered.
"Uh... well, I don't really have anything urgent to do lately. I just wanted to ask what you two wanted to play..."
Hearing this, the two Gamies instantly perked up.
"Really? As long as Sister Xiaobai doesn't find us annoying. I thought you’d be like that other big sister and never come back to see us again."
"Since Sister Xiaobai said so, I actually found a game on the forum that’s perfect for three people."
As she spoke, one of the Gamies reached through a rift in space and pulled out a physical tabletop game.
After setting it up, everyone was dealt a hand of cards.
Xie Bai picked up the rules and skimmed through them, her brow furrowing slightly.
"Two Warriors Fight the Dragon... These rules are a bit like Fight the Landlord, but why are there skill elements involved? And what does it mean by 'each person can use one Outsider Skill per round'?"
After a quick glance at the rules, Xie Bai looked at the identity cards.
"Wait, I’m the Dragon?"
Before Xie Bai could react, the pointer indicating the turn order suddenly jumped.
"Heh heh, Sister Xiaobai, you actually gave up your turn! Don't blame us for being ruthless, Gamie!"
"Roger that!"
Xie Bai suddenly realized that the cards in her hand were a complete mess; nothing connected, making it impossible to play a hand.
In the next second, the two Gamies simultaneously slammed down a massive "Super Straight."
"Heh heh, now we both only have one card left."
"If Sister Xiaobai doesn't surrender now, you'll be slain by our combined strength!"
Looking at the smug expressions on the two Gamies, Xie Bai’s forehead was covered in black lines.
She had finally witnessed their rare streak of deviousness.
If this were a normal person, they might have flipped the table and quit already.
But unfortunately, compared to the two Gamies, Xie Bai wasn't exactly a saint either.
Before the two Gamies could react, Xie Bai played her combination.
"There. Double Kings."
Seeing the strongest combination Xie Bai played, the two Gamies instantly realized something was wrong.
"Wait, aren't the Double Kings already in our hands...?"
"No, wait... this is that big sister's move!"
Realizing the situation, the two Gamies looked at Xie Bai in shock.
At this moment, there was no mercy in Xie Bai’s eyes.
Seeing that no one could counter her, Xie Bai nonchalantly played another hand.
"There. Double Kings."
*
The Aodu Empire.
Atoris, who had just returned to the Imperial Palace to rest, had barely taken off his armored war-skirt when there was a sudden knock at the door.
"Sire, someone is here to see you. They claim to be one of Bai's people..."
Hearing the words of the Imperial Guard outside, Atoris froze.
After a moment of thought, Atoris called out to the door.
"Let them in."
Upon receiving the response, the guard stepped aside.
"Sir, please enter."
As the door was pushed open, Atoris saw the visitor.
"You're the one who took Brandon away back then."
"Correct. My name is Thanatos, and I belong to the Void."
Sensing the powerful aura radiating from the man, Atoris couldn't help but tighten his grip on the Crimson Greatsword beside him.
Although the man did indeed possess the aura of the Void, Atoris felt the threat of death from him more than anything else.
"Why have you come here? Do you require my presence for something?"
Seeing Atoris’s tense expression, Thanatos gave a slight bow.
"There is no need for Your Majesty to doubt my intentions. I have come here merely to announce a great feat achieved by The Master."
Seeing Thanatos take a humble stance, Atoris lowered his guard slightly.
"A great feat... are you referring to the matter in the North?"
In response to Atoris’s inquiry, Thanatos gave a slight nod.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Just now, The Master has successfully unified the Northern Territory and established a new empire."