Chapter 454 - 8.54 Code Manipulation
Was it possible that Ella and Ellie were not the only villains in this world?
Lu Yizhou tried to recall the time when he lost consciousness, but his memory was getting more and more blurry at each second as though someone was deliberately making him forget. It seemed like he might have seen himself — the one in real life — struggling on the brink of death, but it might only be his own imagination. But what could have explained the force that had yanked him back toward Irene’s body?
Not only 666, Lu Yizhou also thought that they were done for. The bugs he had met previously were only so-so, hence he had never expected that 404 would be so strong that it could even affect his physical condition. It was the hardest battle Lu Yizhou had ever had, and he was not even an active participant.
He lathered soap on his whole body, absentminded. Earlier, he must have suffered from some serious internal injuries but now, he could not even sense anything wrong with his body save from the bone-deep exhaustion. It was like his body had been torn apart only to be pieced together again, turning him brand new inside out.
He heaved a sigh. Now he had so many questions with nowhere to ask. Turning the shower, he started to wash away the suds and also used the cold water to sober himself up.
[Come to think of it.] Lu Yizhou was suddenly reminded of something as he wrapped the towel around his body. [What happened during the fight with 404? I couldn’t get to you for a moment. You don’t happen to suffer from any side effects, do you?]
[666: Aaaah... that despicable fight. 404 was indeed a very tough opponent, 666 had to give it that! But don’t worry, Host, if you’re afraid that 666’s codes will be contaminated by the bug, then it will not happen! 666 has already done a full body check-up during the restart earlier!]
Lu Yizhou hummed quietly. If 666 put it like that, then what choice did he have other than to take its words at face value? The worst scenario that could have happened was that 666 was replaced and he had to bear with the bugs in his body. Lu Yizhou still had no idea what he should do if it were to happen but fortunately, 666 had quashed his concern into dust.
[666: More importantly, check this out, Host! 666 has its own player profile! 666 wouldn’t have known if it had not been for the battle against 404!]
That’s right...! Lu Yizhou almost facepalmed when realization dawned on him. All this time, he had always warned 666 to stay under the radar. He completely forgot that 666 entered this world as a player! Of course, it would have its own profile. Not only that, it would also receive quest completion rewards!
Lu Yizhou might have to carry 666 during the game, but the reward he would get was also twice fold!