novelaction Chapter 283: Lack of Mind
Chapter 283: Lack of Mind
"I'm still alive? That's strange. How much time has passed outside?"
"Three days, Luo Yi, three days have already passed."
In a secluded thatched hut, in the forgotten ruins of Haiyun, a boy and a girl are placed here.
Haiyun is still a barren wasteland. After the invasion from another world and the white light explosion, everyone is thinking about following orders and avoiding danger. As long as they obey the leader's orders, the world can regain peace.
But things are unpredictable, and people can be erratic.
The two, who disregarded their own safety and actively approached danger to seek the truth, met at this moment.
"A-Jiu, why are you here? Where is this?"
"Save your energy, Luo Yi. You're barely managing to stay alive right now."
"I really didn't expect that you, who are usually so arrogant and domineering, would be beaten up like this by people from another world. I wonder if this is retribution."
"Is that how Muban explained it to you? It's the same old trick, tsk. You actually believed it, you're such an idiot."
When acquaintances meet, they are especially unrestrained. Luo Yi still had that attitude that made Ajiu very unhappy. Even though he was on the verge of death, he still acted like he didn't know what was good for him and deserved a beating.
Ah Jiu can now vent her anger on Luo Yi anytime, anywhere. With Luo Yi having lost all his magic and suffering from severe injuries that are difficult to heal, he poses no threat whatsoever.
But Ah Jiu wouldn't do that. In recent days, Ah Jiu has witnessed too much of the coldness and indifference of the world. Even the most passionate heart has been soaked in the sorrow of the world and turned gray, making it difficult to be vibrant.
"Don't waste your time. Since you're bored anyway, why don't you chat with me, Luo Yi?"
"Looking back, we haven't had a proper conversation since we first met. Now that we finally have the chance, it's a lose-lose situation."
A-Jiu still hasn't given up searching for Haruki and Zeta, but she can't do anything on her own.
After the guild leader announced the hero's betrayal, the guild's attitude towards Haruki turned hostile, and A-Kyu couldn't even find a single supporter.
Sean and Zhaoyu both firmly believed in the guild leader's orders and carried out the guild's mission to capture otherworlders and Yaohui, which was completely different from what Ajiu knew.
"What's there for us to talk about? We both know each other's personalities perfectly well, so there's no point in sharing any so-called secrets."
"I can't escape the cage, you can't escape the constraints, we can't change anything."
"It can be changed, there's still a chance!"
Luo Yi was even more disgusted by Ajiu's naivety. Now that the world has been manipulated beyond recognition by Muban, Ajiu still chose to believe the culprit who caused all this. It was simply shameful to be stupid.
"The chairman will change everything, and the world will return to its peaceful state. I believe the chairman has a kind side."
"The president I know is not a bad person. He can be strict and emotional, but he has always stood on the side of humanity."
"He led us to learn magic, fight against foreign enemies, and create a new era for mankind."
Most humans share the same thought as Ajiu: as the leader of the era, Muban is seen as a guiding light, pointing humanity toward the future from the past to the present.
Without Muban, humanity might still be living in darkness, hiding from wild beasts.
“I don’t believe the president would forget everything that everyone has protected. He will protect humanity, just as he has persisted for more than a decade.”
"What would you do if the guild master wanted to kill Haruki and Zeta?"
"Impossible, there's no reason for that."
"This isn't an inquiry, this is the truth!"
The absolute opposition in their positions made it impossible for Luo Yi and A Jiu to communicate properly.
Luo Yi had heard about the white light burst from Grandi. Although he was not fully conscious when the light burst occurred, Luo Yi could feel Muban's voice echoing in his mind.
Luo Yi heard what Mu Ban said, but he didn't believe it at all. Ever since Luo Yi learned that Mu Ban was the one who caused the alien invasion and death of Ariel ten years ago, he would never believe anything Mu Ban said again.
Ajiu refused to accept the facts Luo Yi had stated, even though he knew that Yao Hui and Mu Ban could not reconcile, and that the two people Ajiu respected most would inevitably fight to determine the sole winner.
Ajiu refused to give up hope. She believed that Yaohui would return and that Muban still had a kind heart. They just needed a suitable opportunity to arise, and the situation was not limited to a life-or-death outcome.
"Your magic can't be used anymore, right? Muban has sealed away the legendary spellbook."
Seeing the awkward silence, Luo Yi changed the subject. He didn't blame Ajiu; she was just a victim of Muban, like Ariel.
"No, everyone's magic has been partially restricted; this has nothing to do with the guild master."
"The sealed magic was all communication-related, am I right?"
How do you know you weren't unconscious the whole time?
Ajiu disliked Luo Yi intensely, but what annoyed her even more was that Luo Yi was smarter and stronger than her, and his mastery of magic was the strongest she had ever seen. Ajiu even doubted whether Luo Yi's proficiency in magic might surpass that of the president.
"It's obvious that Muban blocked the exchange of information in order to prevent his lies from being exposed. As long as there is no information circulating, the truth will not be spread, and his disguise will not be exposed."
"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll shut your mouth! I mean it!"
"Do as you please, little girl. But if you seal it up, I won't be able to tell you how to break the seal."
"You're telling the truth that the seal can be broken?"
Ajiu's eyes lit up instantly, and her attitude towards Luo Yi immediately changed to expectation and respect.
If the legendary magic book can be unsealed, then Ajiu will be able to contact Yaohui and everyone else. If everyone has a chance to communicate peacefully, then there is room to salvage the situation.
Do you want the legendary spellbook to be unsealed?
"miss you!"
Do you want to see Haruki?
"I want!!"
"Let me go."
"no……"
"Is there something wrong with you?"
"You're the one who's being a jerk!"
A Jiu, unable to agree with her, slapped Luo Yi across the face for making her angry. Luo Yi, who was dressed in a shackle, had no way to fight back and could only endure the pain.
"You have to choose one: follow Yaohui or follow Muban!"
"I want them all! There must be some way to make them make peace!"
"Just tell me if you have any ideas!"
"I don't know, but I believe it must exist."
"Are you crazy? Have you been reading too many silly novels?!"
"Why are you so annoying?!"
Enraged, Ajiu summoned the legendary magic book and slapped it on Luo's head several times, but she was still not satisfied.
After unleashing her fury, Ajiu began to gasp for breath, trying to suppress her anger, as she didn't want to be seen as a barbarian.
"Hey, say something! I promise I won't hit you this time."
"Hey, Luo Yi, Luo Yi, wake up! Get a grip on your senses!"
"Oh no, oh no, something terrible has happened! Something horrible! If something happens to Luo Yi, how am I going to explain this?!"
"This doesn't make sense. Luo Yi was beaten up by the Giant of Light before and was fine. He was still yelling like a monkey the next day. How come he stopped making noise after I patted him a few times?"
"Silly girl, who are you calling a monkey?"
"You tricked me again!"
Upon hearing Luo Yi speak, A Jiu reverted to her previous behavior, shoving Luo Yi to the ground, intending to teach him a lesson by making him land face-first on the ground.
"Idiot, I helped you and you still hit me, you heartless idiot. Yaohui has suffered a lot following you all this way."
"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kick you! What have you done to help me before you start yelling!"
"You short girl, take a good look at yourself later. I've broken the seal. If you want to know anything, go find out for yourself. Don't keep throwing a tantrum here, it's bad luck!"
Upon hearing the news that the seal had been broken, Ajiu forgot all of Luo Yi's foul language.
As the familiar glow illuminates, the legendary magic book spins and turns, bringing the continuation of the hero's tale and the reappearance of the hero of light.