Trapped Inside the Beta Test World for 1000 Years

Yveline is both a contradictory and simple person.

She's stubborn and hard to change, but once her opinion about something or someone changes, she believes in it unwaveringly.

She always thought Xia Ya was either sent to kill her or to insult her, so she initially held a hostile attitude—even though Xia Ya saved her.

Later, due to a series of events like Xia Ya inciting the Tainted Beast Soldiers to rebel, her hostility turned into hatred...

It's difficult to mend this rift using normal means.

Not to mention the difficulty, she's almost at death's door, so what's the point of mending anything?

In "Illusory Realm," apart from the village chiefs who are identified by numbers, all other NPCs are unique; once they die, they're truly dead, and their duties are taken over by others.

So Xia Ya used this method to prove his innocence.

You think I'm here to harm you?

Then I'll save your life!

If you're worried I might tamper with the potion...

I'll make it right in front of you! Using your own summoned creature!

—This conclusion was reached after hundreds of cycles, the fastest and most flamboyant way to dispel doubts.

Yveline's injuries came from several sources, but whether it was the Soul Leech, Tainted Beast Soldiers, or the effects of the contract, they were all closely related to the Abyss.

And Xia Ya's potion, the formula came from Synlos.

After being defeated and turned into a pet by Xia Ya in one cycle, the Destroyer of Worlds lay at his feet and explained in detail what the Abyss was.

Simply put, the Abyss is a hatchery filled with various substances and negative emotions. When he has nothing to destroy, he soaks in the pool to create characters.

In terms of character creation, Synlos is about a tenth of a Wang Lao Ju, so the monsters he creates are indescribable.

As the creator, Synlos knows the uses of each monster—in terms of materials.

And Xia Ya has memorized almost all alchemy formulas.

Combining the two, the so-called monster summoning becomes Xia Ya's way of summoning materials out of thin air.

If it weren't for the scarcity of Abyssal materials, which are less than one percent of the material world, he could have broken the game by dual-classing as a summoner—using arcane energy to summon materials, using materials to replenish the consumed magic power, and even strengthening himself, practically a perpetual motion machine!

Such a flashy strategy, probably only he could pull it off.

Now the potion has worked, and Yveline's debuffs were wiped clean in one go. Although her health is still low, it's only a matter of time before she fully recovers on her own.

At the same time, his reputation returned to its starting point.

When Xia Ya smiled and said "secret," Yveline couldn't help but laugh.

His demeanor was clearly annoying, but she couldn't refute it.

This half-blood indeed was full of secrets.

"So, as a thank you, come with me."

Saying this, Yveline stood up.

The moment she spoke, Xia Ya reached out, as if to support her.

Yveline stood up in surprise, not understanding what he was doing.

Then, as expected, she couldn't muster the strength, almost falling, but fortunately, Xia Ya held her steadily.

From Sennia's perspective, it looked like Yveline was leaning into Xia Ya's hand.

Hmph! Shameless woman!

The female swordsman was on alert in her heart.

Even though she couldn't beat the other, she still leaned forward, blocking like a shield!

Yveline was momentarily dazed by Xia Ya's foresight.

—Did he know I would fall?

"What are you standing there for? Want me to take you to the Howling Caverns?" Xia Ya said.

"You know the Howling Caverns?" Yveline blurted out, "How do you know?"

—Secret.

Xia Ya mouthed.

"A secret, huh, hmph..."

Yveline glanced at Sennia, suddenly leaned in, skillfully bypassed her, and wrapped her soft arms around Xia Ya's neck, giving him a deep kiss on the lips.

"Now, can you share your secret with me?"

The Dark Elf clung to Xia Ya, her ample bosom pressing against him.

"Sorry, I'm not that kind of person."

Xia Ya said righteously, pushing her away and taking Sennia's hand.

If he hadn't pushed her chest, his words would have been more convincing.

This kiss... was exactly what Xia Ya wanted.

It's been a while.

"Oh, really..."

The Dark Elf licked her lips, folded her arms, and looked provocatively at Sennia.

Sennia clung to Xia Ya's arm, pressing close to him.

Her sense of crisis was growing.

Most importantly, she couldn't beat the other.

The atmosphere was slightly tense, Xia Ya noticed everything, and it wasn't yet time for "you are all my wings," so he needed to mediate.

"Before we leave, there are some things I want to clarify," he said to Yveline, word by word:

"Please apologize."

The Dark Elf was slightly stunned, then smiled and bowed deeply.

Elegant, perfect queenly etiquette.

"My deepest apologies, esteemed guest, for startling you," she said.

Xia Ya smiled.

He knew very well this was a joke.

The identity of a queen candidate was what Yveline despised most, and those formalities were what she hated.

She did this entirely to trample on Dark Elf traditions.

The more Andarheim's Dark Elves cherished and valued something, the more she wanted to tear it down, throw it on the ground, and stomp on it!

This was not an apology.

Nor was it what Xia Ya wanted.

"You misunderstood, I want you to apologize to Miss Sennia," Xia Ya said, word by word, "Your actions and words just now insulted her, and you broke her weapon."

"Oh?"

Yveline slowly raised her head, her purple eyes full of disdain.

"Are you serious?"

After all, she was still that queen.

Even though Xia Ya knew that the conquered Yveline was a sweet little woman, with an M heart beneath her S shell... but now, with only neutral favorability, she could only treat Xia Ya equally, and Sennia was just an accessory on Xia Ya to her.

How could she apologize to an accessory?

"Of course I'm serious."

"Half-blood, I could easily kill you."

"But you won't dare," Xia Ya said, with a fearless look.

"Luxe is still alive, and doing well. If you want to know more, please apologize to her."

He knew Yveline too well, and she would definitely take the bait.

For this stubborn, proud S queen, he had to peel away her outer shell bit by bit to reveal the core before he could start the strategy.

He had tried normal strategy methods, just like he told Moonlight Ripple—do what the NPC likes...

Although it succeeded, the process...

Tsk, it was like a story of tortured souls and a painful queen.

He didn't want to recall it.

Sure enough, with her Achilles' heel grasped and unable to kill Xia Ya, Yveline gritted her teeth in hatred but could only lower her head helplessly.

"Sorry, Miss Sennia."

"It's okay, I forgive you!"

Sennia was easily appeased, immediately giving Xia Ya a kiss on the cheek, then blushing furiously.

Yveline's little prank was completely ruined by this interlude, and she silently led the way ahead.

The three passed through two stone doors and arrived at the Howling Caverns.

This was a small underground temple, also Yveline's quiet room for praying to Synlos.

"Are the monsters plaguing the villagers born here?" Sennia asked warily.

Xia Ya patted her hand.

"The monsters are infected, and arcane energy is a material that makes up the world, omnipresent, like a river. Synlos's arrival caused the river to surge, turning this place into a reservoir."

"Can't we destroy it?"

"No, we can't, otherwise the arcane energy would go out of control, like a river flooding fields and villages."

Their conversation was overheard by Yveline, who gave Xia Ya a strange look.

He was absolutely right, but to have such a high-level understanding of arcane energy, was he really just an ordinary person?

The phrase "knowledge matches strength" lost its credibility once again.

Forget it, he was full of mysteries anyway.

The three reached the center of the cavern, and Yveline finally spoke formally.

But she didn't ask about Luxe.

"How do you know the True Names of the Soul Leech and Tainted Beast Soldiers? And the lords they once served? Even I, their master, don't know."

"Let's talk about the price first."

Xia Ya stood up, nonchalantly approaching the rune cabinet—which was just a moss-covered stone.

He scraped off the moss, revealing the cabinet's disguise, then opened the rune lock under Yveline's shocked gaze, and took out a magic pearl the size of a goose egg...

And that wasn't all, he then approached the spell box, traced a convoluted pattern in the air with his finger like unlocking a screensaver, and retrieved a rune greatsword plated with mithril!

"Dawnlight (Greatsword)":

Medieval Magic Weapon

Requires Strength 25, Constitution 15.

Attack Power = 2.25*AD, Strength +5, Constitution +5

Dawn: Can cast a level 4 Divine Magic once per natural day without consumption.

"Dawnlight, sharp and exposed."

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"Just these two items, and I'll tell you everything you want to know."

After speaking, Xia Ya struggled to lift the sword, handing it to Sennia.

"Keep this sword for yourself, and give the magic pearl to the Village Chief, he'll know what to do."

"But Xia Ya..."

"No buts," Xia Ya smiled, "Alright, dear, you go back first, wait for me."

Sennia was anxious, "No, I can't leave you here alone!"

"Think of little Tifa." Xia Ya looked at her seriously.

Sure enough, Sennia hesitated.

Her passionate gaze lingered on Xia Ya's face for a moment, then she suddenly hugged him tightly, her body wrapping around him like a pool of warming water.

Yveline watched with disgust, coughing lightly, prompting the two to separate.

"I'll wait for you, I'll always wait for you! If you don't come back, I'll find you after settling Tifa!"

Sennia glared at Yveline, and the Dark Elf shivered unexpectedly.

What a terrifying look!

A weak human swordsman actually sent a chill down her spine...

Women in love are truly terrifying.

After sending Sennia off, Xia Ya finally relaxed a bit.

He never worried about his own life, but was extremely concerned about Sennia.

Now, with no worries, he could let loose.

"Let's sign another contract, Miss Yveline. You were right before, I'm interested in you."

Xia Ya smiled.