Chapter 298: Daughter

Though saying this isn't exactly kind...

But no one can deny that Miss Suzumiya's thought process is indeed amazing.

—Only "amazing" can describe it.

Even unconsciously, her ability to cause trouble is already headache-inducing; if she were to self-awaken...

No matter how you look at it, that's no longer trouble, but a disaster.

A disaster in another sense.

Probably the kind where trouble is mixed with an overly comedic art style, but it sounds even more troublesome.

"That's true, but you must have considered this possibility, right?" Vivian didn't commit either way; she didn't think Xia Zhi would fail to consider Haruhi Suzumiya's existence.

Since the plan of "True Goddess Reincarnation" is being pushed forward—

Then the focus naturally falls on the "Goddess"—

For now, Miss Ishtar and Miss Ereshkigal seem to be the best choices.

After all, they are divinities of two sides of one body, a relationship of inside and outside as one... This means perhaps these two goddesses are the same existence, or divinity split from one goddess into two.

Just like when they are summoned, they always perform a chained Dual Summoning.

No matter which goddess is summoned, the other will inevitably manifest alongside her, and even when the Vessel is insufficient, they will share one possessing vessel.

So—

This characteristic of a two-faced goddess became a great advantage for the two sisters in this project.

When one goddess's Divine Rank increases, the other goddess's Divine Rank will very likely rise as well...

If both goddesses are working hard respectively, then overall, perhaps it's directly opening double leveling efficiency...

—Just like in a game, through cash shop spending, obtaining a 100% experience buff.

Simple and crude.

Outstanding effect.

Compared to that, the growth potential of the predestined goddess—Kukulkan—seems obviously inferior.

Even though both are preached across systems and can use the "Winged Serpent" ability from other mythologies, because their divine origins and natures are all consistent.

However, they can't compare to true two-sided gods in the real sense.

Moreover, Kukulkan is a Lostbelt King, and there is a very obvious deviation from Pan-Human History's widely spread Kukumatz god, Quetzalcoatl god, etc.

So even if she can borrow the "Winged Serpent" power from other mythologies, it's only temporary, a product of imitating that Authority with imagination.

This is another unfavorable point.

Therefore, among the current three goddesses or goddess candidates, the combination of Mistress of Heaven and Goddess of the Underworld enjoys Bond Bonus and thus has a huge advantage, far ahead.

Except...

A hidden contender.

"She might already be a 'True Goddess' herself..."

Xia Zhi retorted, then readily admitted—

"But Vivian, you're right, I did consider Haruhi, after all she's our current trump card."

This world is like a boundless deep sea.

No one can say clearly how many huge sea monsters exist beneath the pitch-black sea surface.

Now we can't see their figures, probably because those worldly giant pythons are sunk at the bottom of the deep sea, surrounding all directions, resting motionless.

But this might be temporary calm, because their Mass is destined that as long as they move slightly, they will make the Sea turbulent, raise angry waves, and form tsunamis swallowing everything.

Therefore.

Though I really want to say "Everything I, Xia Zhi, have now is all thanks to my own efforts"...

But considering the special Environment—

Who knows when, I might have to say "Haruhi, save me"...

The young man naturally could realize what Miss Suzumiya's existence means; besides constantly bringing trouble, she's also a proper Anchor.

At the Critical Moment, she's the kind of final trump card that can turn the tide and reverse the situation.

Though he'd rather never have such a Critical Moment.

"Since she's an Anchor, she naturally can't act rashly; she's fine as she is now..." Explaining his Intention, Xia Zhi also gazed at that vibrant figure outside the window.

"She doesn't need Divinity..."

"She's not lacking Divinity or anything..."

"Just that unconsciously, she can unconsciously make dead life reappear, influence the Mass conservation of the World, and even create huge rifts in time..."

"Such a 'Goddess', no matter how you look at it, isn't lacking Divine Power."

Because he had broken through to the Golden Core Stage Cultivation Realm, his Dao Conduct greatly increased, so Xia Zhi's vision improved, and his eyesight also became keen.

But when facing that high school girl, he still seemed to see nothing, or seemed to faintly see something.

However—unable to discern.

Because when he wanted to confirm, he would find that she was indeed just an ordinary human high school girl.

Precisely because of this situation, it often proves the point.

It was a wise choice to give up prying and stop thinking about any secrets Miss Suzumiya might have; Xia Zhi gently exhaled:

"Her current situation is because she likes it this way, not because she can only be this way."

"The possibility of 'self-awakened Haruhi Suzumiya' might appear, but at least not now..."

"Since Miss Suzumiya likes it, let's let her continue playing her current role..."

Precisely out of such consideration, after deep thought, he decided to cut the most promising Miss Suzumiya out of the established plan layout.

Directly stimulating her with Divine Power could indeed trigger Haruhi's awakening, let her awaken from slumber, and return to the posture of a Goddess.

However, what meaning does that have?

Aside from possibly disturbing her enjoyment of the game, it might only incur the Goddess's wrath upon waking.

"What you say makes sense."

Vivian pondered for a moment, and also let out a light sigh—

"It's just a bit of a pity; if we could directly obtain her power to assist, instead of all these roundabout shortcuts like now, everything would go much more smoothly, right?"

Xia Zhi spread his hands, smiling as he said: "Just treat it as occasionally triggering a buff from the Goddess, then accelerating some process, or gaining some enhancement……"

This is already quite good.

After all, once triggered, they are all solid, tangible benefits.

Thinking of it this way, he felt that Chunri's troublesome personality and style seemed to have become cute as well.

"Moreover, on this matter, it's not that there's completely no way; although we cannot directly include Chunri in the plan, we can slightly guide her."

As if thinking of something, the youth added another sentence.

"This is ultimately a brand new Road; integrating and fusing different Divinities, it might not necessarily go that smoothly……"

"Perhaps they won't have a clear development Direction, won't have a clear benchmark, or perhaps the Level Cap won't unlock as expected……"

"At that time, perhaps we'll need a tiny bit of extra help."

——As for what "tiny bit of extra help" is?

——That is naturally Miss Suzumiya's "I Think" Power.

That is perhaps a power she unconsciously releases, surpassing what human intelligence can comprehend, a Divine Will that can influence World laws.

So, if the plan doesn't progress too smoothly, the new Divine power cannot find a development Road leading to a higher point.

Then one can consider letting the Divinity already at a higher point guide it.

"Using continuation to substitute for ascent, huh……"

Vivian lowered her head in thought, then slowly nodded: "This can indeed serve as a Contingency Plan."

Xia Zhi smiled: "Naturally, and this way you also don't have to worry about Progress lagging behind too much……"

Vivian is not Divinity.

If one must find some common ground on this, it can only point to the concept of "Lake Fairy".

Even sharing this same precious Immortal Essence, if she wants to climb the Sacred ladder alone, it will certainly be many times more difficult.

"I know, I'll most likely be the last one to reach the end…… but it doesn't matter, as long as I can reach it, it's not a problem."

The girl nodded calmly, accepting this very indifferently.

But immediately after, she looked at the youth before her with a somewhat strange gaze: "Speaking of which, Xia Zhi, am I really the first one to walk this Road?"

"……Of course, I came to find you at the First Time."

"But……" Vivian sighed lightly again, "You've already said this line to two Goddesses."

"……"

"……"

Subtle quiet.

"Cough cough——" the youth laughed dryly, looking out the window, like he suddenly remembered something, "Speaking of which, the Planet outside has already revived, the Atmosphere has also been repaired……"

"Want to adjust the Fairy Kingdom's Weather, make it a bit more natural?"

At least not have it be Twilight and Setting Sun scenery all day long……

Can also make the Land of the End not have year-round gloomy rain……

The girl's gaze was somewhat moved, but she still shook her head: "……No need, let it be like this, keeping this kind of scenery is fine……"

"No need to adjust?" The youth blinked, "Maintain the Fairy Kingdom's past style?"

"……"

"……"

"Maintain the past style, anyway it won't walk the past Road again……"

Vivian looked at the gloomy rain outside the window, saying in a low voice.

Is this being moved by the scene? A spontaneous feeling?

Xia Zhi thought for a bit, felt he had to say something to make the Fairy Queen transfer her attention: "Speaking of which, I remembered something……"

"Banwaxi…… do you remember? That kind Fairy's first life, seems to have been born in a Fairy settlement near here."

Although from the time period in Memory, there should still be quite a long Distance.

"Ah?"

Vivian blanked for a moment, as if she couldn't React for a while.

She was still somewhat immersed in the recollection and Emotion from just now, unable to Come To Senses that quickly.

"It's our Second Playthrough 'daughter' ah—— could it be you forgot?"

Xia Zhi said with a hearty face, very directly dealing a Strike to the heart.

"……"

"……"

The effect of transferring attention was very good.

In an instant, the girl's fair cheeks suddenly flushed red.

(Chapter End)