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You were incredibly frustrated by the insults from the young-looking, stinky old man, and secretly vowed that if that old geezer ever died, you would be the first to clap your hands in glee and dig up his grave.
[But the information revealed in his words is even more shocking. First, Raphtalia was indeed born with the Holy Grail activated; second, she truly became a lily!]
[For a fleeting moment, you considered trying to change Raphse's mind, but then you sighed. Forget it, too much trouble. Would a woman of Raphse's superhuman strength, possessing both elven and Titan blood, really be at a disadvantage? Children and grandchildren have their own destinies; in her eyes, you're probably just an old man.]
You recall your earlier conversation with Emperor Phowa and want to ask him what lies beyond the boundary and what he meant by time, but when you open your mouth, no sound comes out.
Emperor Povah looked regretful and shook his head, saying, "I sensed your lifespan was coming to an end, so I forcibly connected to your Holy Grail and am speaking to you through a megaphone, which is why it's only a one-way communication. Let me guess, you probably have some last words to say?"
Looking at your bulging veins on your forehead, he laughed and said, "Don't worry, your girl will definitely break through the shackles of this plane. She'll become a powerful figure in the vast universe. A Titan's grandfather is a grandfather, a Titan's grandmother… well, that sounds a bit strange. Anyway, go in peace. I hope you'll still be our Titan's bull brother in your next life…"
You glared angrily, silently cursing Phowa the Great, but he couldn't hear you at all, so he just chuckled and waved, disconnecting your connection.
[Your consciousness falls from endless clouds, followed by a warm sensation surrounding your head. You hear a familiar song, open your eyes, and laboriously reach out to touch Ateliers's lips.]
"Don't give me another second..." You looked helplessly into her clear blue eyes, shook your head, and said:
"Little fairy, you should go and climb to the top of the floating island... I haven't seen what it looks like yet."
Artemis's eyes drooped slightly; she had thought of the happiest thing in her life to maintain a gentle smile in front of you. She nodded, placed you on her lap, and magical wings sprouted from her back as she flew towards the altar at the very top of the floating island.
You watch the little sprites fluttering around the crumbling altar, and the plants and flowers gradually growing and blooming to the sound of their song. Suddenly, this moment feels both long and distant. So, after a moment's thought, you log onto the magic network one last time.
Over the years, your followers have changed batch after batch. As you've grown older, your original friends are all gone, and now you've truly become a zombie fan... You chuckle at your own hellish joke, and can't help but think of that male student who was always the first to experiment with your new techniques in the classroom. Suddenly, you feel that having such followers is a kind of joy.
[Your mind raced through the events of your life. After some consideration, using the "Slacking Off Technique" as a blueprint, you constructed a simple spell in your mind, uploaded it to the magic network, and began writing in the description: My first half of life was spent slacking off and being a bit frivolous...]
[Just as you finished uploading your 2,000-word short story, Ateliers awakened the altar. You stared intently at the slowly rising emerald gate, suddenly feeling a tidal wave of magic power surge wildly into your body from the magic network.]
"Damn it, so I was researching the techniques wrong all along!" You couldn't help but curse as you looked at the comments in the chat section that kept repeating "Write another five cents."
Suddenly, a massive, slightly wooden hand emerged from the emerald gate and braced itself against the altar. You felt the magic net vibrate wildly, and then a melodious voice spoke:
"Goddess, I'm back."
[Your consciousness instantly plunged into chaos; you died. In your final moments, you saw Ateliers finally unable to hold back her tears. You sighed helplessly in your heart, silently thinking, "What a strong-willed little sprite; no wonder I liked you so much," and slowly closed your eyes.]
……
……
"Was it...a dream?"
Artemis stared blankly at the tear tracks on her cheeks, then propped herself up and staggered to the window.
"His real name is flashing... Is it the eldest brother?"
The images, like a tidal wave, lingered in her mind for only a moment before receding swiftly, like the relentless ebb of the sea of memory, leaving only a smoothed beach, and so she remembered nothing.
"But...it's so sad..."
She sobbed as she crouched down by the window and hugged the vase of roses.
"Latis, Latis, Latis..."
The half-elf called out Latis's name, leaned against the wall, and gradually fell into a deep sleep.
……
[This simulation has ended. You are now proceeding to the settlement page...]
[Comment: Damn it, you pervert! Can't you use this emulator for something useful? What makes you so fond of erotic music? Is it Brother Niu? I've already said that after the founding of the People's Republic of China, it's forbidden for monsters to become sentient. You, Brother Niu, who has become a monster, should be dragged out and killed!]
Getting back to the point, you've accomplished quite a bit in this simulation. Although you only scratched the surface of many things because you didn't persevere, you've still managed to see where the path leads. Perhaps you need to think things through carefully before making any plans, but fortunately, you have countless opportunities.
Of course, you might want to consider whether you can truly handle all sorts of chaotic situations and build a harem. After all, simulations are just artistic interpretations, and life is only once, so take care. (PS: If you're interested, you could consider monsters; they don't talk, they don't get jealous, and they're very safe.)
You have gained 1300 Goddess Water points. Current balance: 1300.
You can redeem your currency from the following options:
1. Items obtained in this simulation (value: 650).
2. Skills learned in this simulation (Value: 400).
3. All memories from this simulation (Value: 400).
"Not enough to redeem all the options..."
Latis sighed, stood up, and looked out the window at the night view.
"It seems the items this time are indeed very valuable. Well, that makes sense, since there are things related to so-called gods... But speaking of which, we still haven't seen any trace of gods in the simulation, only snippets of conversation from others. Damn it, Miyazaki Hidetaka?"
He shook his head and began to think silently.
"These items are definitely necessary; after all, they are crucial to the future of the gods and Jennifer..."
"Skills...are also very valuable. I'm not Arte; I don't know the recipes for many spells, and she's all alone. It's difficult for her to shoulder the burden of gathering materials for both of them. I don't want her to get hurt again...although with natural healing methods, she should be able to recover more easily."
"As for memories, to be honest, based on previous experience, it's like watching a movie at double speed. I can recall some parts, but most of the details are missing... Of course, simulating the detailed experience of the plot is still full of details, but if I have to choose which ones to remember, it's a bit of a dilemma."
Memory...
Latis looked at the moon, and the warm and happy stories from the simulated texts floated into his mind.
"My first experience with Arte has already made me a little disoriented; I'm afraid I'll develop paranoia if this continues..."
He gave a wry smile, shook his head, and muttered to himself:
"Choosing memories allows me to familiarize myself with the process of uploading spells in advance, learn about the entrance to the underground world, and gain experience in adventuring in the underground world... Damn it, what risks did I take? How come I have no recollection of any of them?"
Latis remained silent for a while, then chuckled twice.
"...Anyway, there are still sweet daily moments with various girls...Damn it, let's change it!"
He patted his thigh, about to speak, when he suddenly remembered Artemis at the end of the story.
"...Simulator, let's change the items and skills, let's put some burden on Arto! I really can't get too caught up in the illusion..."
[You have obtained the Hybrid Dragon's Notebook, Pure Light, Demon Warrior's Legacy, Lady Roseti's Spider Silk, Latis's Little Note, Dragon Crystal from Setis, "Knight and Princess" Photo, 1000 Gold Whites, Livs's Rose, and the Floating Island Family Certificate.]
[You have learned the following spells: First Ring: Alarm, Burning Hand, Language Proficiency, Grease; Second Ring: Darksight, Gaze, Invisibility, Knock, Ethereal Step, Silence; Third Ring: Blink, Eagle Eye, Counterspell, Dispel Magic; Fourth Ring: Confusion, Door to Anywhere; Fifth Ring: Enlighten, Greater Restoration; Sixth Ring: Return to Power]
He glanced at his inventory, looking at items that hadn't been described in the simulation.
[Hybrid Dragon Notes: A detailed manuscript from Lovestone, vividly and accurately describing the experimental process from piecing together bloodlines to cultivating dragon eggs; the level of detail is so clear that even someone with your intelligence can understand it.]
[The Legacy of the Demon Warrior: A lost profession, though bearing the name of Demon Warrior, it is essentially a mage. It excels in combining magic with combat techniques, but unfortunately, it was gradually lost due to the emergence of the Magic Network.]
[Lady Rosetty's Spider Silk: The silk you plucked while stroking Lady Rosetty's spider legs is soft yet resilient, giving a very silky and pleasurable sensation when it covers your skin.]
[Latis's note: It reads, "The two exits I know of are one under the giant arched banyan tree eighty miles east of the outer city of Lundia, and the other in the hollow of the Dawn Tree that Princess Slingk owns. The magic net is almost unusable underground, so remember to proceed with caution."]
[The Dragon Crystal Given in Return by Setis: A dragon crystal sent to you by Setis after she came of age. She engraved on it the words, "Father, when will you come to see me in the dragon's nest?" Consuming it grants a massive amount of magic power and seems to increase your affinity with dragons.]
[A photo of a knight and a princess: Even the king of slacking off has a heart that will always protect you!]
[Livis's Rose: "Just this once, okay? If you mess around again, I'll give you a good beating!" This is what Mr. Latis, who wishes to remain anonymous, said, but he was always defeated by his daughter's little flower. Perhaps it's because it always reminds you of Art!]
[Floating Island Family Certificate: A stone with magical power. When synchronized with it, an island will rise from the abyss of the floating islands, and that will be your territory.]
"I have a feeling that I've obtained something incredible..."
Latis scratched his head and pondered for a moment.
"But I probably won't be able to use it for a while. Judging from the simulation, the struggle between the floating island families is fierce. Right now, I'm probably just going to be sent to feed..."
He took out the small piece of paper and sighed with amusement.
"I still managed to get stuck with the bug? Emulator, are you some kind of tsundere? Or are you a woman?!"
Latis made a couple of complaints and waited for a long time, but didn't receive a response from the simulator.
"That's true, it's just AI..."
He slowly sat down, looking at the empty apartment, and began to fantasize about the time he spent living with the half-elf.
That beautiful night was somewhat similar to tonight.
"We promised not to get lost in illusions!" Latis thought regretfully as he replayed the scenes of spending a wonderful night with the half-elf in his mind, reaching into his bag.
"Oh... I didn't bring any tissues..."
He was silent for a moment, then sadly turned his attention to other things.
“Dragon Crystal…” Latis sighed, feeling the immense magical fluctuations emanating from the dragon crystal within his soul space, and stroked his chin.
"Then I'll just eat it... I hope the person is alright."
He took out the gleaming dragon crystal from his consciousness, stroked the crooked engravings on it, and shook his head.
"I must say, all of my daughters are adorable! They must have inherited it from me, right? Haha, I, La, still have a lot of charm..."
Latis stuffed the dragon crystal into his mouth and confidently bit down.
Click!
"Damn, it's harder than my dick!"
He covered his face, chewed the contents painfully, and swallowed them in one gulp.
"Is this really how you eat it? I have a feeling I won't be able to poop tomorrow..."
"Maybe it's rectal absorption?... Damn it, Latis, can't you think of something normal?! If you keep this up, I'm going to cut you off!"
Latis felt the surging magic within him, exhaled a long breath, and closed his eyes.
……
early morning.
The chirping of birds woke Latis from his deep sleep. He sprang to his feet, opened the window, and shouted outside:
Good morning, Londia!
After exchanging a blank glance with the passerby, Latis paused for a moment, then pretended nothing had happened and retreated back into the house.
"Latis, Latis, you're already in a big city, can you stop acting like an art student who can't find a job and doing all this weird performance art?"
He calmed himself down and looked at the occupation column.
[Classes: Level 3 Mage 1%, Level 4 Warrior 1%, Level 3 Alchemist 0%]
"I've become a mid-level mage in an instant!"
Latis was taken aback and muttered:
"Wow, I'm a speedrunner! Does this mean I'll be beating up Emperor Powder in a month?"