Chapter 339 : The Eight-Tailed Fox's Conspiracy
Just like that, the journey from the Cold Abyss could finally be said to have come to an end.
Although many unexpected things happened, the ending wasn't so hard to accept.
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"Mm, thank you everyone for helping me regain the Cold Abyss power. Don't worry about Ruins City—let me lead it."
After receiving the Cold Abyss power, the Eight-Tailed Fox's ninth tail had also regrown.
Now she not only had lustrous fur, but her breast size seemed to have grown another size larger... From afar, she actually looked somewhat like a fox spirit who could bring ruin to nations.
Having such an existence lead Ruins City, no one could say for sure what would happen.
But at least... they didn't need to worry about Caster's threat anymore.
Because she and Caster had fundamentally different philosophies, and this divergence was completely irreconcilable.
So...
"Eight-Tailed Fox, properly govern the country for me. No causing trouble."
"Mm, I know~~ Elucia and everyone can rest assured. I want to use this time to see if I can restore my surgical devices~"
Although the Eight-Tailed Fox appeared very obedient in front of Elucia, anyone could see... she obviously had some schemes or something.
Just waiting for Elucia to leave before implementing them.
"Also, take care of Withered Leaf and Hofa. When I return, I want to see them both safe and sound."
"Mm mm, I know~ Of course I know!"
"Hah... I really can't do anything about you. Anyway, be careful—Caster might still make a comeback. Use your brain more, don't let him scheme against you. If worse comes to worst, use the communication device to contact Bright Ember Kingdom. Cuibia should provide advice."
"Of course, of course! I will definitely fulfill my duties and make this country full of happiness!!!"
The Eight-Tailed Fox raised her tail and said very seriously.
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Although the Eight-Tailed Fox said this, after turning around and leaving Elucia, she snuck into her office.
And on it were three plans she had clearly written out.
"Combat Trials to Surpass One's Limits"
"Giving Hofa a Cute New Body~"
"Ruins City Renovation Plan—Paradise Edition"
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The first plan was simple: spar with people and challenge one's limits.
Now that she had come to Ruins City, she could try this sort of thing. Because the Eight-Tailed Fox's power was very strong, maybe she could do it too.
And sparring with the citizens of the Apocalypse Independent Kingdom would also help build good relationships with these citizens. In the future, if Caster invaded, everyone would also strengthen their bodies to protect their homeland.
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The second plan was to fulfill Elucia's request.
Regarding that bastard Hofa, the Eight-Tailed Fox didn't have much favorable feelings... because a thousand years ago, he had indulged General Caster, letting him gain many powers in the Apocalypse Independent Kingdom.
But at that time, Hofa was still very young and had no influence.
Therefore, the Eight-Tailed Fox knew he was completely at the mercy of the times. Although he wanted to change something, he could only rely on Caster's power to protect the last royal capital of the Apocalypse Independent Kingdom.
So this time, let her turn him into a girl.
Hmph hmph... I wonder what expression Withered Leaf will show when she sees the feminized Hofa?
So exciting!
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Finally, there was the Ruins City renovation plan.
The Eight-Tailed Fox's dream was...
To transform this place into the world's largest, most wonderful love life experience amusement park!
This was an adult's palace. Whether you were a pure love faction or harem faction, you could experience the most joyful love life here~~
Foreseeable amusement projects included: love suspension bridge, couple seesaw, Pleasure Device, cosplay experience hall, slime shooting gallery, heart-racing roller coaster...
Ah, right!
For tickets and such, let's just charge based on body measurements.
Girls with good figures pay 10, ordinary ones pay 100, airstrips pay 1000, and Candel pays 10,000!
Hmph hmph~~~
Since we didn't decide the winner between me and Candel this time, just wait and see next time!
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Although she knew Folik (Eight-Tailed Fox) would probably come up with many bizarre ideas, Elucia had no opportunity to manage her anymore.
Because the girls now had to race against time to reach the Vast Sea.
Not only because Caster was analyzing Rainbow Abyss power—the earlier they completed the collection, the lower everyone's danger would be.
More critically...
"What? The Drowning Mist Archipelago... suddenly developed storm weather?"
"Mm, I just learned about it from the communication station. Normally, storm weather wouldn't appear this early... but this year's weather is really abnormal."
Luozhi Sheng sighed, her expression full of deep worry.
"Can't rule out that Caster's side executed some scheme."
"Captain Elucia, what should we do next..."
"Although I still wanted to return to Bright Ember Kingdom and Academy Island first, this way, it's best to go directly to the Drowning Mist Archipelago. Mm... little fox, come here quickly."
"Coming..."
Lonis shook her fox ears and trotted over.
Actually, the little fox's current mood was somewhat dissatisfied~
Because even the Eight-Tailed Fox had turned over to become a master, while only she remained soft and cute all along, only able to be teased by Elucia.
"I'm giving you a task—tell everyone about this. And try to get everyone to stay on the ship as much as possible."
"Eh...?"
"After all, being away from Academy Island for so long, Suling and Mixue are both somewhat homesick, right? And Princess Sethilu and Bai Ye originally only said they'd help us obtain the Bright Ember Temple's power, they never said they'd help us go to the Vast Sea together."
"!"
Lonis was startled. Only now did she realize she seemed to have received the most hero-like job since her revival...
Uniting companions!
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339.5: Interlude: The Eight-Tailed Fox's Feelings
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Watching the Time Shuttle slowly sailing on the Sea of Ice and Lava, the smile on the Eight-Tailed Fox's face gradually disappeared.
Although she kept trying to make herself appear happy, but...
She couldn't completely become happy.
Folik sighed bitterly. No matter what, the dead could never be revived again.
Everyone who once followed her, the people who once underwent modifications, the outsiders who once held expectations for Ruins City.
They had all died in history and could never see that brand new future again.
And herself?
Although she had obtained the Cold Abyss power,
Could she really break through fate's shackles and achieve her origins?
The Nine-Tailed Fox slowly closed her eyes,
Leaning against everyone's tombstones, slowly falling asleep...