NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 36
“Is this really the villain?”
Misaka Mikoto: “Treats subordinates well, undefeated in battle, enjoys extremely high prestige in the army, and even shares her rewards with civilians.”
Xue Qinghe: “Indeed, if this is the villain, then this world is somewhat absurd.”
Without a doubt, Esdeath’s position resonated deeply with Qian Renxue.
From the perspective of good and evil, she came to Tiandou as a spy, successively poisoning several princes of the empire, and in the future, would also kill Emperor Xueye.
How could this be considered a proper role?
At the thought of this, Qian Renxue suddenly had an ominous premonition.
Could it be?
According to Bai Luo’s statement, many members of the group come from stories he has read. What about her?
Am I also the villain?
For some reason, Qian Renxue felt uneasy.
She now both hoped that Bai Luo didn’t know her origins and wanted to learn some future intelligence from him.
It can only be said that it was very contradictory.
Bai Luo: “Speaking of which, another new member, Xue Qinghe, your situation is somewhat unclear to me.”
This sudden sentence made Qian Renxue, who was preparing to establish an image of kindness and humility, immediately become anxious.
Misaka Mikoto: “How so?”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “Could it be that the world where the new member comes from hasn’t appeared in the form of a work on your side, Bai Luo?”
Gululu!
Tension.jpg for Qian Renxue.
Even though she had been spying in Tiandou for over ten years and had seen countless storms, facing the so-called chat group and deities from various worlds, Renxue couldn’t help but feel nervous.
To be honest, after reading the group announcement and the part of Esdeath’s deeds sent by Bai Luo, Qian Renxue actually believed in the authenticity of the chat group.
“Not exactly.”
Bai Luo could vaguely guess Qian Renxue’s current state: “If it were just Xue Qinghe, I wouldn’t have much impression, but that Tiandou Empire…”
“Newcomer, I ask you, does your world have settings like Battle Spirits and Spirit Beasts?”
Seeing Bai Luo’s question, Renxue’s heart sank.
She knew that she was likely about to be exposed.
Xue Qinghe: “Mr. Bai Luo, have you also read works about my world?”
Through the exchanges among group members, Qian Renxue already understood what the setting meant.
The so-called setting was akin to the rules and power systems of different worlds.
And Battle Spirits and Spirit Beasts were something she was very familiar with.
“Ah, indeed, I’ve read it.”
Bai Luo: “It’s a novel called Douluo Continent.”
Well, isn’t that the name of the continent she is on?
Misaka Mikoto: “What kind of world is it? (Curious.jpg)”
Adolf K. Wiesmann: “Having Old Bai in the group is like having an encyclopedia at hand.”
“Haha, not that exaggerated, I don’t know everything either.”
“Mm.”
Misaka Mikoto: “I don’t know everything either.jpg”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “I don’t know everything either.jpg”
Esdeath: “I don’t know everything either.jpg”
“Eh?”
Misaka Mikoto: “Sister Esdeath adapts so quickly!”
Esdeath: “Seeing all of you send messages, I instinctively followed along. Is there anything wrong?”
Misaka Mikoto: “No no, rather, this is the correct way to use the chat group.”
Esdeath: “That’s good.”
Unlike Qian Renxue, who harbored ulterior motives, Esdeath was a very pure person.
She sensed Bai Luo’s extraordinariness.
Knowing everything, a capability akin to a prophet.
Esdeath respected strength, but wisdom was also a part of power.
Therefore, Esdeath was willing to give Bai Luo the same respect accorded to a powerful individual.
“Cough cough, alright.”
Bai Luo: “Let’s continue talking about the newcomer’s situation.”
“That, Xue Qinghe, right?”
“Mm.”
Xue Qinghe: “Please speak, Mr. Bai Luo.”
Bai Luo: “The reason I said your situation was strange is mainly because when you appear in the plot of Douluo Continent, you have already been killed.”
“What?”
“Killed? Was it an assassination? The newcomer seems to be the crown prince, right?”
Ace seemed very excited; being young, she naturally couldn’t take life and death lightly.
Strangers aside, if anyone in the chat group encountered danger, Ace would still be willing to lend a hand.
Misaka Mikoto: “Does the newcomer need help?”
“Uh… “
Qian Renxue was panicking at this moment; she seemed to already know what Bai Luo was about to say.
“Let’s put helping aside for now.”
Bai Luo: “How old are you now, newcomer?”
“I…”
Xue Qinghe: “I am 21 years old this year.”
“…”
Upon seeing this age, Bai Luo was almost certain of her identity.
Bai Luo thought for a moment, decided to give Qian Renxue some face, and chose to private message her.
Bai Luo (Private Chat): “If my memory serves me correctly, you should be Qian Renxue, right?”
“!!!”
Looking at this private message, Qian Renxue felt her breath catch, realizing Bai Luo indeed knew!
“Phew~”
Qian Renxue took a deep breath and sighed, “A person who knows the secrets and futures of other worlds, huh?”
Though she initially had doubts, Qian Renxue now believed most of it.
At least Bai Luo knowing many things was something she trusted.
So, what should she do?
After pondering for a moment, Qian Renxue finally decided to reveal everything to Bai Luo.
Xue Qinghe (Private Chat): “Sorry, I am indeed Qian Renxue. During my undercover mission, I must always be cautious, so please forgive any rudeness.”
Bai Luo (Private Chat): “Understood.”
Bai Luo (Private Chat): “Then, I’ll mention it in the group, and you explain clearly to everyone. No problem, right?”
Xue Qinghe (Private Chat): “Alright, I understand.”
The private chat proceeded very quickly.
Being a smart person, Qian Renxue quietly appreciated Bai Luo’s goodwill.
Qian Renxue: “Apologies everyone, my real name is Qian Renxue, and I’m currently carrying out an undercover plan within the Tiandou Empire.”
Since her true name was revealed by Bai Luo, the supposed safety wasn’t necessary anymore.
After all, if Bai Luo were someone from Douluo Continent with ill intentions, this alone would place Qian Renxue in danger.
“???”
However, Qian Renxue’s statement thoroughly confused everyone.
“Wait, what’s going on?”
“Suddenly changing names?”
Misaka Mikoto: “Hold on, let me think this through.”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “Don’t bother thinking too hard, your little brain won’t figure it out.”
Misaka Mikoto: “Shut up!!”
Adolf K. Wiesmann: “So, the newcomer is a spy?”
Esdeath: “He just said he was the crown prince of the empire, and now he’s undercover? An undercover crown prince?”
Even Esdeath was surprised, unable to comprehend how such operations existed…
“Let me explain specifically.”
Bai Luo explained for Qian Renxue: “Xue Qinghe is the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire, but was killed by the newcomer long ago.”
“Then, the newcomer disguised herself as a man and infiltrated under the guise of Xue Qinghe, which should have lasted around twelve or thirteen years.”
Originally, Qian Renxue was somewhat worried that her actions might be disliked by the group members.
However, the imagined uproar never happened.
Instead, the group remained calm.
The key reason for this was due to Kurumi Tokisaki and Esdeath.
Kurumi had killed tens of thousands, and Esdeath had single-handedly slaughtered hundreds of thousands.
In comparison, the total number of people Qian Renxue had killed probably didn’t even reach their fraction.
Master Abe, although merely a chef, still had some understanding of political struggles.
Thus, she wouldn’t offer unnecessary opinions regarding Qian Renxue’s plans.
If anyone might feel uncomfortable, it would likely be Tanjiro.
But Tanjiro wasn’t a saint complex type.
He detested those who toyed with lives and fed on human flesh, namely demons.
Violence and war, Tanjiro occasionally heard about them from his deceased father, born during Japan’s late Meiji era.
Moreover, Qian Renxue’s actions fell under political tactics.
Therefore, compared to Qian Renxue’s assassinations, the group members were more interested in Bai Luo’s mention of twelve to thirteen years of infiltration and cross-dressing.
Misaka Mikoto: “So the newcomer is a girl?”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “At 21 years old, that makes her a sister.”
Misaka Mikoto: “Sister Three, have some shame!”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “Hey, don’t give me weird nicknames, Electric Girl!”
Misaka Mikoto: “Hah? Who’s the Electric Girl, you idiot?!!”
“Mama~~”
Adolf K. Wiesmann smiled helplessly: “Both of you calm down, don’t make the newcomer laugh at us.”
Esdeath: “I actually think their relationship seems pretty good.”
Misaka Mikoto: “Who’s relationship is good with her?!”
Kurumi Tokisaki: “Who’s relationship is good with her?!”
Unison, yet they claim their relationship isn’t good.
Esdeath didn’t even want to comment.
“Pfft!”
Qian Renxue, who had been serious since the start, couldn’t help but burst into laughter in the sunset forest.
“Your Highness?”
This scene utterly baffled Snake Spear and Porcupine Douluo.
What’s going on?
In their eyes, Qian Renxue first assumed a defensive stance, then fell silent.
Then inexplicably, she took deep breaths and started laughing.
Weird, too weird!
“Cough cough.”
Qian Renxue noticed this and cleared her throat twice: “The soul ring hunting is complete, thank you for your hard work, Elders. Let’s head back.”
Regarding the chat group, apart from her grandfather, Qian Renxue didn’t intend to tell anyone else.
Speaking of which.
Qian Renxue suddenly remembered something: Since Mr. Bai had read the work named Douluo and knew her, did he know about her affairs?
But this thought was quickly suppressed by Qian Renxue.
As a newcomer, facing the mysterious group leader, she shouldn’t be too presumptuous.
As long as she stayed in the chat group, sooner or later she would get her chance.
Furthermore, if the chat group was real, then this was a great opportunity, one that Qian Renxue could not afford to miss.