Chapter 417: One-Night Speedrun of the Devil King’s Castle

The blue, sunny sky hung high with an orange-red sun, warming every inch of land in Yanshan City.

Just like before.

After the simulation ended, Xu Xi did not rush to start the next one.

Instead, he rested in the real world.

Engaging in that plain and warm daily life.

"Now… only Sevia is left."

Inside the Courtyard, the empty room was invaded by sunlight, spilling wantonly into every corner, making the glass door of the Collection Cabinet shine brightly.

Xu Xi stood in front of the Collection Cabinet, gazing at the five compartments and the items placed in each.

A flash of reminiscence passed through his eyes.

Nostalgia.

Distraction.

Trance.

Finally, all emotions turned into a light chuckle: "Is it because I've stayed in the simulated world for too long, leading to a somewhat elderly mindset?"

"I always feel…"

"Lately, I've become a bit sentimental, often recalling past events."

"Tch."

Opening the glass door of the Collection Cabinet.

Xu Xi started with the sugar jar, his gaze sweeping over the Magic Wand, paper flower, serial number plate, and Magic Tool Book.

Every item carried its own story.

Either sad.

Or joyful.

Those distant past events were truly imprinted on the items by time, turning into the sweetness of candy, the burn marks on the charred Magic Wand…

"Speaking of which…"

"My sacrificial life should be considered over, right?"

"After all, with the help of Mo Li and the others in the current simulations, it's truly hard for me to die even if I want to."

Thinking of this.

Xu Xi couldn't help but find it amusing.

There was a floating feeling of a dream coming true.

"The simulator, it's terrifyingly powerful."

Xu Xi's palm, coated with a dust-clearing spell, gently brushed over the five items in the Collection Cabinet, then closed the cabinet door tightly, watching the beautiful interplay of sunlight and glass.

Watching and watching, Xu Xi fell into a daze again.

Thinking and pondering, inside the Sea of Possibilities where billions upon billions of space-times surged.

Where exactly that mysterious path led.

"Forget it, it's too early to think about this," Xu Xi summoned the simulator panel, looked at the long cooldown time on it, and decided to ignore it for the time being.

27 years of time.

Less than half has passed now.

No rush, no rush.

…

…

Half a month later.

The Hero ranked last finally made a simulation request to Xu Xi.

"Sevia, have you decided what kind of world to go to?"

"Yes, Lord Wizard."

The young girl's face revealed a variety of temperaments, possessing both fearless courage and elegant calmness, as well as a gentleness that made people feel comfortable.

She was a bit embarrassed.

Requesting Xu Xi.

To simulate a real, traditional hero-saving-the-world world, just like in novels and storybooks.

"Is that okay, Lord Wizard?"

"Of course it is."

Xu Xi smiled and agreed, and amidst Sevia's expectant and curious gaze, he started a new world-side simulation.

This was a world with a relatively small scale.

There were no transcendent Immortals.

Nor were there gods or demons that towered over the Mortal world.

Everything was a perfect manifestation of a fantasy hero story.

A greedy Dragon that kidnapped the princess, a Devil King attempting to destroy the world, a destiny Holy Sword that selects a hero, as well as countless monsters from other worlds and human adventurers.

The point in time where Xu Xi and Sevia descended happened to be at the beginning of the hero's story.

The undying and indestructible Devil King, suspected of having revived from the distant past, was about to stir up a wave of death once again, intending to swallow the entire Holy Light Continent.

"Quick, quick, quick!"

"After hundreds of years, the Holy Sword selection has begun again!"

"As long as you pull out the destiny Holy Sword, it means you can become the Holy Sword Hero respected by the entire continent!"

People ran around spreading the news.

Many adventurers who thought they were qualified came to the village where the Holy Sword was kept.

Surrounded by ancient forests, surging rivers, and rugged terrain, plus the protection of the Holy Sword, this place was usually deserted.

But today, on the day of the Holy Sword selection.

The village was crowded with countless people who came for its reputation.

Everyone, regardless of who they were, grabbed the Holy Sword with excitement, wanting to pull it out to prove themselves.

"Damn it!"

"Why can't I pull it out!"

No one pulled out the Holy Sword.

This was a matter of course.

The Holy Sword, designated as the world's strongest power, could not be easily pulled out.

"Sevia, do you want to try too?"

Nighttime.

The people who tried to pull the sword had already left.

The place for the Holy Sword Hero selection became exceptionally quiet in the night, emitting a bright, golden Holy Light that restrained demons, like a small sun that truly existed.

Without anyone noticing.

Xu Xi held Sevia's hand and walked slowly towards the Holy Sword.

"Mm, Lord Wizard."

Sevia nodded slightly.

A large part of the reason she chose this world was that she wanted to personally experience the Holy Sword selection she had once dreamed of.

"Click —"

"Click click —"

Fair fingers grasped the hilt.

With a slight lift, without even using any strength, the Holy Sword was pulled out.

"Hero Sevia, sortie!"

The young girl held the sword, shouting loudly at the quiet night sky, declaring the arrival of the hero to the stars in the sky.

The shout was loud and excited.

But before Xu Xi could comment, Sevia embarrassedly retracted the long sword and inserted it back into its original position on the ground.

"Lord Wizard, I've made a fool of myself in front of you."

The Hero coughed twice to hide her embarrassment.

"I'm okay with it…"

"Sevia, don't you plan to take the Holy Sword and crusade against the Devil King?"

Xu Xi didn't think Sevia couldn't bear the power of the Holy Sword, nor did he feel that the naturally kind-hearted Sevia would leave that so-called Devil King alone.

Regarding this.

Sevia answered like this:

"Lord Wizard, didn't you say that a true hero does not depend on external objects."

"Even without this sword, I am still your hero."

"So, that's enough."

Sevia smiled.

Smiling brightly and confidently.

The reason she pulled out the Holy Sword was just to fulfill her childhood dream, not because she really liked that so-called Hero identity.

Compared to being the destiny hero designated by the world.

The young girl preferred to be the hero of Xu Xi alone.

"But you are right too."

"Since we are already here, we should deal with the Devil King and such."

Sevia was thoughtful.

Decided to do a speedrun ending.

This simulation was a rare opportunity to have a sweet time alone with Lord Wizard, and she didn't want to waste time on useless roadside characters.

"Lord Wizard, please wait for me a moment, I'll be back soon."

Thought of it, did it.

After saying goodbye to Xu Xi, Sevia's figure disappeared from where she was, unexpectedly tearing through space and stepping into the other end of the distant continent in one step.

At this moment.

As the world's final villain.

The Devil King, where darkness and evil coexisted, had just awakened from eternal sleep, preparing to revive the monster army under his command.

"Jie jie jie!"

"Jie jie jie jie!"

"Tremble, fear, you ignorant Mortals, this King is about to rule this world!"

The Devil King sat on the throne deep in the castle, grinning and imagining how to rule the continent, when he saw a scorching Holy Light that surpassed the sun descend from the night sky.