Welcome to Rewind World Game-Chapter 1597 - 56: The Sunfish Will Not Come (Part 1)
"I am the Lighthouse God, Old God Asasto, Old Leader, Torch of Wasteland, Lord of Dawn one hundred and two years ago, and Cloud City God of Pulaya after ten thousand years..."
"That’s right, he is the Lighthouse God, Old God Asasto..."
"I see, he is the Lighthouse God, Old God Asasto..."
"Coo coo gaa—" Even the Nightingale chimed in, seemingly in agreement.
Under the setting sun, Su Ming’an was deeply ingraining his character setting into their minds.
He tirelessly explained to the white stone, Xiber, Hui Zi, and Qi Zhou what "Lighthouse God" meant, what "Old God Asasto" meant, what "Cloud City God" meant...
The four listened attentively and nodded in agreement.
"I didn’t expect your experiences to be so rich," Qi Zhou stroked his chin, "As expected of the Number One Player in the World Game."
"Amazing," Hui Zi’s eyes shone with admiration.
"So another person claiming to be the Cloud City God is your junior?" the white stone asked.
To his surprise, Su Rin’s flashy passage had reached even the ears of the white stone. Su Ming’an nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes."
With such preaching, his Creator Level should grow, but it remained at B-level. Perhaps mere rote recitation wasn’t enough?
He thought for a moment and pointed at Hui Zi, "From today, you are the Seventh Guardian of the Lighthouse God."
"Why the seventh?"
"Because you are purple."
Hui Zi did not understand the connection between the seventh and purple.
Su Ming’an pointed at Qi Zhou, "You are the Right Guardian of the Lighthouse God."
Qi Zhou was displeased, "Isn’t there a story where there are nine angels surrounding you? Like Judgment Angel, Redemption Angel, I want to be the Cat Angel!"
"As you wish." Su Ming’an pointed at the white stone, "You are..."
The white stone replied sullenly, "I am the Master of the White Stone."
"Alright."
"Xiber, you are..." Su Ming’an directed at the white-haired girl.
"I am a friend of the Lighthouse God, Reincarnation God," Xiber said.
"Alright."
This group of remarkable individuals—the Lighthouse God, Reincarnation God, Seventh Guardian, Cat Angel, and the Master of the White Stone—set off on their journey.
Su Ming’an looked towards the system settlement interface.
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"Ding dong!"
[You have obtained a Golden Sunflower Hair Tie (Red Level)!]
[You have obtained the Holy Divine Mecha of the Master of Intelligent Machines (Excluded Level)!]
[You have obtained the pet, Nightingale (Red Level)!]
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[Golden Sunflower Hair Tie (Red Level): "Let’s go, Toria, let’s... go home together."]
[Cooking specialization level +1]
[Cake specialization level +2]
[Special Skill (Fishing for the Moon from the Well): When you make a "begging" gesture to someone, there is a high probability they will give you an important item from their possession (Cooldown Time 10 minutes).]
[Note: Taking it out in front of specific characters will result in certain feedback.]
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[Holy Divine Mecha of the Master of Intelligent Machines (Excluded Level): "I will defy my instincts, go against my nature, to embrace you."]
[Attack Power: 80~200]
[Durability: 30/30]
[Equipment Requirement: Mechanical Race, Network Race]
[Usage Effect: Transform into "Master of Intelligent Machines" Holy Envoy form upon wearing, gaining abilities related to the mechanics system, receiving forms such as (Floating Cannon Form), (Mecha Form), (Carrier Form), etc.]
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[Nightingale (Growth: Red): "Wish you a spring in the new world, little bamboo."]
[Level: lv.50]
[HP: 800]
[MP: 4000]
[Direction: Spiritual type, Special type]
[Skill 1: Nightingale’s Song: Adds the "Nightingale’s Song" skill to the owner, allowing them to sing the Nightingale’s Song by consuming the soul, causing a wide area of mental damage. The strength of the damage is positively correlated with the owner’s Mentality Points.]
[Skill 2: Comforting Sound (Consumes Mana 500 points/minute): Sing the Comforting Sound to restore spirit and calm emotions for surrounding life forms.]
[Talent Skill: Charm Halo: When flying around a player, it grants the player +half a level of charm level.]
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"Ding dong!"
[You have completed the Perfect Pass Task · Sixth Ring · "The Violet Rose"]
[You have obtained task reward: Awakener Ability · Dream Shifting Rights!]
[Dream Shifting Rights: You can enter the dream of an awakener without the aid of other awakeners.]
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[You have triggered the Perfect Pass Task · Seventh Ring · "Borges’ Library."]
[Task Requirement: Jump to the timeline "Shen Xue’s Wedding Hall."]
[Task Reward: Awakener Ability *1]
[Task Note: "Life has given me all. Everyone gets everything from life, but most people do not know it. My voice is already weary, and my fingers are weak and limp, but listen to me sing."]
...
A barrage of system notifications dazzled the eyes.
The "Sunflower Hair Tie" is an extraordinary item that has something in common with the "High Tower Invitation," and Su Ming’an directly wore the hair tie on his right wrist. The golden sunflower bloomed with a smile, flourishing on his wrist.
However, what does the "begging" gesture refer to?
Su Ming’an extended his hand towards Qi Zhou, "Give me your cat."
Qi Zhou looked at him, puzzled.
"Give me your cat hat."
Qi Zhou’s expression grew dazed for a moment, then he took off the cat hat and handed it to Su Ming’an.
Su Ming’an held the cat hat in surprise.
—This is incredible!
He quickly understood; this hair tie could dismantle others’ mental defenses, and given his high charm value, there’s no need to "beg" to weaken others’ mentality defense. A simple, equal request, and others are willing to give. If it were Shi Ying, even the cat hat might be out of reach, hence his impoverished state.
The hair tie and his charm value are simply a match made in heaven. Fortunately, it’s not "begging," otherwise, he wouldn’t even use it.
As for the "Holy Divine Mecha of the Master of Intelligent Machines," it’s likely the divine artifact left by the Master of Intelligent Machines in the Mechanical City. But being already a god, wearing it doesn’t enhance him, so he can gift it to Yamada Machiichi.
The "Nightingale" is undoubtedly a supremely powerful pet; it’s the first time he’s seen a pet capable of soothing emotions, like the song Shi Ying sang to him beneath the ruins, like a sedative and sleeping pill.
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"Ding dong!"
[You are the first player in the World Game to reach SSS-level charm (the highest), would you like to broadcast it?]
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"Broadcast."
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[Congratulations to player (Su Ming’an)! For becoming the first to reach SSS-level charm in the World Game!]
[Congratulations to player (Su Ming’an)...]
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The system announcement was repeated three times.
"What’s this guy doing?"
Mizushima Kawa Sora was researching Mustard Space when she suddenly heard this system alert. She alerted herself: "SS-level already has a significant impact on players with high combat power. Now SSS-level... it won’t affect High Dimensions and Deities, will it."
She irritably scratched her head, feeling that she should avoid that guy for now.
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Noel Agnini opened his eyes, staring into the dark dream.
"...In known memory, this is the first time he’s breaking through to SSS-level Charm... Will there be any changes?"
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Anthony, Hua De, and others were stunned for a moment, exchanged glances, and helplessly laughed.
"The Number One Player really should consider stacking up on Luck, no? High Charm with low Luck isn’t great," Anthony rubbed his head.
"I think this Charm enhancement isn’t about appearance, but about expanding his Persona Charm on a spiritual level, making people subconsciously want to trust him, follow him, and see him as a Lighthouse," Violet explained with experience: "If he himself is an unpleasant person, then no matter how high his Charm is, people won’t genuinely like him."
"Though saying that, well... but..."
"People who are disliked tend to live relatively unsuccessful lives," a radical young player said.
"Be cautious with your words," Hua De covered his mouth.
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"Ding Dong!"
[Honor Obtained (King of Charm): Congratulations on achieving the highest Charm in the history of the World Game! Even the beautiful Boss Rabbit is attracted to you; its tears have soaked ten pillows, ten comforters, and ten sofas. It dearly misses you and has prepared a candlelight dinner. When can you accept its invitation?]
[Passive Skills obtained (Reversal Aura) (Gold Level): Besides actions that increase favorability, even actions that lower favorability may make the other party increase their favorability for you. (This aura is not affected by reversal modes)]
[40 Honor Points obtained.]
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Su Ming’an looked at the system interface.
Points are useless now... He can no longer return to the Main God World.
Last time, his Charm was boosted to SS-level in the Ninth World, earning him the "Missionary Halo," a Gold Level aura where the longer he conversed, the easier people were convinced. This time, the "Reversal Aura" Gold Level aura is astounding.
Even if favorability lowers, could it increase? Well...
He remembered Bairan, who was happy even when receiving a slap, feeling a shiver run down his spine.
"...Whatever, it’s still a good thing." Su Ming’an decided not to worry about it.
They continued on their journey and encountered an elderly woman who had fainted from the heat on the roadside.
"Hui... Seventh Guardian, I have a matter to entrust to you," Su Ming’an spoke up.
"The Seventh Guardian is here!" Hui Zi clasped her hands.
"Take that old woman to the relief station. You move quickly; catch up with us later."
"Alright!"
"Wait," Su Ming’an handed a picture from his pocket to Hui Zi. "Give this photo to her."
Hui Zi accepted the photo and ran off.
From a distance, he saw the old woman awake, handing an unfinished knitted flower to Hui Zi and nervously instructing her on something.
Su Ming’an sighed and continued forward.
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The Central Research City loomed ahead, the sky high and far, with a bloody hue hanging prominently.
As they were about to enter, White Stone seemed "close to home and fearful."
"I... I don’t know why I am a stone," White Stone murmured, "It seems everyone tells me I must become the World Master, become the energy source, sacrificed for this world..."
"But if I am destined to be sacrificed, why do I have feelings of fear? Why is there reluctance in my heart?"
"Perhaps I’ve been sacrificed more than once, become the world, become the World Master... with a Red Line firmly strangling my neck, becoming the supreme platinum Jellyfish on the divine throne."
Su Ming’an looked at White Stone.
(｀◕‸◕´): "Lighthouse God, this time, I don’t want to repeat history."
It raised its stone face, the eyes formed by lines eagerly looking at him.
"...You certainly have the freedom to choose," Su Ming’an said. "And there’s the lazy bird too."
o (●´▽｀●): "Indeed! My best friend wants to sit in that position; surely, there’s a better person who can take the seat!"
(*゜ロ゜)ノ: "I have a feeling, like we know each other, Lighthouse God."
Su Ming’an said, "People often say that to me, but it’s mostly because they’re influenced by my Charm value."
(´･∀･｀): "Then let us move forward! Onwards! Onwards!"
(´-ω-｀): "If really there’s no one, I would still step up. After all, my best friend has sent me here..."
"Don’t worry," Xiber firmly said. "We were separated before, but gathered now; even if there are wolves and tigers ahead, I can protect you fully."
"I trust you," Su Ming’an nodded.
Under the bloody sunset, he pushed the door open and entered.
A desolate corridor spread before him, filled with a disinfectant scent, but surprisingly, the pink-haired person was not present.
Why didn’t she lie in wait?
"Previously, when I came here, she hunted me, forcing me to go to Shi Ying’s place... Could it be to guide me to acquire White Stone, and then return?" Su Ming’an walked forth, the corridor empty.
Four people, one stone, and one bird cautiously stepped in.
The ring on his fingertip reflected the light from the incandescent lamp he glanced at.
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[Ring of Time (Gold Level, Lv21)]
[Current Registrants: Tretiya, Xiao Bi, Yao Wen, Noah, Sen Kylstia, Beili Sier, Lin Guang T-0321, Alice, Hei Que, Su Wensheng, Li Mingyue, Su Luoluo, Chang Ge, Xiao Ying, Lotasha, Su Wensheng, Sique, Antetolia, Chen Qingguang, Shi Ying]
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...Wait.
Su Ming’an initially glanced at it symbolically but unexpectedly found a major issue.
He suddenly looked at the ring. When did these three new names appear? He was certain he hadn’t witnessed "Sique, Antetolia, Chen Qingguang"’s deaths.
"Could it be silently emerging from contact with certain Items or while trapped in certain memories...?" Su Ming’an pondered for a while, finding no answer; it seemed he could only move forward for clarity.
His forehead touched a soft object—it’s a transparent Time Barrier, where Hui Bai and Xiao Bai were researching the newborn Rin Clan within.
Su Ming’an reached out, touching the Barrier, closed his eyes to perceive.
Now, he must use Divine Power.
"Break—!"
His spine burst into white tendrils, his palm emitted dazzling white light, and the Barrier shattered like glass before him.
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"Ding Dong!"
[You’ve completed the eleventh story, "Nightingale’s Song"]
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"Ding Dong!"
[You’ve triggered the tenth story, "The Sunfish Will Not Come!"]
[You’ve triggered the ninth story, "The Nameless Ones’ Struggle!"]
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Original timeline, under the World Tree.
Boris stood in front of Su Ming’an’s body, holding a Stone Hammer and an engraving knife, carefully carving a White Jade God Statue, intoxicated in spirit, wholly devoted, his meticulous touch demanding utmost precision.
Someone walked in, white hair, red eyes, extremely handsome.
"The shell is right in front of you, yet you only carve a god statue on the side?" the white-haired, red-eyed youth mocked.
"It’s a rare opportunity to be close to the Father God; of course, I need to observe and carve with care... I disdain possession," Boris replied calmly, suddenly spinning around: "Boss Rabbit!?!"
Why does this bastard appear?
Boss Rabbit silently smiled, holding a Red Card between two fingers, and stepped forward.
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