54. Bought it!
『Simulated Evaluation: Under the gaze of the Fallen Angel, you managed to maintain your integrity, choosing to sacrifice yourself for the ones you loved twice. However, you also let down two girls who had been waiting for news from you, as well as a devout believer.』
『Simulation Rating: Excellent+』
System: 『Eliminating the simulation impact, estimated time: 3@■ hours#▓.◆, eliminating the simulation impact, estimated time: 8 hours!』
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At this time in the Elysian Realm, Eden slowly woke up from her sleep and gently stroked her head, which was a little dizzy due to the hangover.
"I seem to have had a very long dream...Xiao Ling..." Eden opened her pink lips slightly and murmured.
She subconsciously picked up the wine glass beside her and was about to drink another glass, but her hand stopped there.
A familiar voice seemed to be advising her to drink less...
"Forget it..." Eden shook her head.
She didn't know where that inexplicable feeling came from, but she didn't want to go against that voice.
...
At the deepest point in the Elysian Realm, Aponia slowly opened her eyes, and a ripple appeared in her lifeless eyes.
Her body seemed to be craving for something...
It was a very uneasy restlessness, as if one were expecting someone.
"Please, calm down."
Aponia imposed some discipline on herself to suppress the strange feeling, then she closed her eyes again and muttered something, as if she was praying.
"Hmm? Who am I...praying for?"
Aponia's voice slowly echoed from the depths.
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"Hmm? Is Yun Ling asleep?"
Mei looked at the untouched food in the refrigerator and felt a little confused.
Although Miss Mei said that Yun Ling should take care of his own dinner, she was still kind enough to put dinner in the refrigerator.
But Yun Ling didn't seem to receive this kindness.
"...Forget it, let's just pour it out. The taste will change if it's left for too long." Mei puffed up her face, a little dissatisfied.
The next day.
Although today is a day off, Miss Mei still got up very early.
Mainly because she was worried that some scumbag who didn't eat last night would be hungry in the morning, so she made some extra.
At this time, Yun Ling slowly woke up in the room.
"Why do I always die so miserably? The first time, the proof of my existence was erased. The second time, I chose something related to the ancient gods, and ended up committing suicide with Mei. The third time, my simulated self committed suicide twice..."
Yun Ling couldn't help but complain to the system.
『』
The system taunted him lightly, 『I gave you a chance, but you didn't use it. Even the red talent can't save your miserable life.』
『Your red talent, 'Asmodeus's Favor,' is the sin of lust, one of the seven deadly sins. Theoretically, if you behave like a scumbag, your physical and mental strength will skyrocket.』
『Combined with the other three abilities, you are practically a walking human hormone. According to the normal plot development, if you truly became a scumbag, there shouldn't be any problem with the previous era before the Finality came.』
"Doesn't this just prove that I am a man with an extremely pure heart?" Yun Ling raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and he actually felt a little proud of it.
In response to his shamelessness, the system simply told him to learn from his mistakes and to just fool the system instead of fooling himself.
『This time, your rating is 'Excellent+'! You will receive 60,000 points and select three settlement rewards.』
『The system lists the rewards for this simulation:
1. Choose one of the three talents: "Alluring", "Strange Temperament", and "Power of a Demonic Monk".
2. Mental strength has been greatly enhanced (Thanks to training with Aponia)
3. The authority of the Herrscher of Domination (Lower priority than current civilization)
4. Master-level music theory knowledge (Including acting, music, and musical instruments, etc.)
5. Eden's Mysterious Gift
6. Aponia's Mysterious Gift』
"By the way, what's the reason for this rating being 'Excellent+'?"
Although he had experienced two simulations before, he was still quite confused about the rating.
Is it his influence on the world? Or the time he lived? Or perhaps his strength?
System: 『It's a combination of many factors. For example, in the first simulation, due to your excessive influence on the world, you almost destroyed the entire current era. It's just that you relented in the end. Otherwise, it should have been a perfect rating.』
『The second simulation, you did what you wanted to do. You saved Mei, but it led to a worse outcome, inadvertently going against your original intention. That's why the rating is only excellent.』
『As for the third simulation...』 The system paused, as if thinking about whether to tell Yun Ling.
『The third time was because of your red talent.』
"The one favored by the fallen angel? What does this have to do with talent?" Yun Ling couldn't help but feel a little confused.
『Besides the fact that you died for A Quan and Eden, you were hardly affected by Asmodeus. In terms of rationality, it's pretty awesome.』 The system rarely praised Yun Ling.
『You were only slightly affected at the last moment by the Herrscher of Domination, whose evil intent was amplified several times. However, it was still within the controllable range, so this is a plus point.』
『After all, in my prediction, you're more likely to fall into the sea of lust and become a servant of desire. This is the lowest level. With a little more luck and determination, you can pass the final stage. This is the highest level. But maintaining this... well, 'purity' is a bit off, so I gave it a more moderate rating.』
Yun Ling nodded, not quite understanding.
"So, actually, the rating is based on how well I perform in your predictions. If I far exceed your predictions like in the first simulation, I'll achieve perfection."
『This is a big part of the reason, but the final settlement result will still be based on your performance in the simulation and adding or subtracting your score,』The system replied.
"So the rating results are decided by you?" Asked Yun Ling while tilting his head.
『Yes, so be more respectful to me from now on.』 The system said lightly.
Yun Ling couldn't help but sneer when he heard this.
"I don't trust you. If you can change my rating to normal this time, I'll believe you and even call you daddy!"
system:『...』
The system was speechless for a moment. It couldn't fool the guy, but why could he be so sure?
It's another day when the system loses its dignity.
『Please choose quickly.』
"I choose 1: the talent 'Power of the Demon Monk', Eden's Mysterious Gift, and Aponia's Mysterious Gift."
Talents and mysterious gifts cannot be purchased, but he always feels that the things in the mysterious gifts are extraordinary, and perhaps they can be used in the future.
"Let me see the rest... Oh my god, is it so expensive?"
Yun Ling glanced at the Herrscher of Domination's Authority—a full 130,000 points! And right now, he only has 152,600 points.
"What does 'priority lower than the current civilization' mean?" Yun Ling asked.
『Authority is unique. If the Herrscher of Domination of the current era emerges, your authority will be reclaimed. It will not return to your body until it is defeated.』
"Is it so tricky?" Yun Ling was stunned.
The system explained, 『Why can't people in the current era use the Herrscher Core within the Divine Key to create a Herrscher? I would be happy to have the right to use the authority of the previous era. If the Herrscher of Domination authority were from the current era, I'd sell it to you for a starting price of 200,000.』
Yun Ling thought about it and looked at the reward for increasing his mental strength. It cost 20,000 points. This was calculated to drain his points dry!
"I bought it!"
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