I Am the Only Fertile Woman in the Game-Chapter 136: Entanglement

Lanze stepped into Kanbukun, his gaze fixed on the ancient church. The setting sun's afterglow sprinkled over the mottled walls, giving the entire church a mysterious aura. He pushed open the heavy wooden door, his footsteps echoing in the spacious hall, as if reminding him of every detail here.

He looked around, identifying the faces of each clergy member one by one.

The old man was not there.

Lanze frowned slightly, a growing sense of puzzlement in his heart.

He walked to the small garden in the backyard, where there were only a few old brooms and an empty hut.

Returning to the church, Lanze decided to ask the people around him.

He approached a Cultivator who was lighting a candle and asked softly, "Is there an elderly janitor here?"

The Cultivator shook his head, "I've never seen one."

Lanze continued to inquire among others, and everyone's answer was the same: the person he described was not here.

The church bells rang at that moment, deep and distant.

Lanze stood in the center of the church, feeling an inexplicable chill. He looked up at the figure of the Beast God on the stained glass window, as if it were silently watching him.

He was certain that the old man he saw that day was not an illusion, but now he found that this person simply did not exist here… Lanze's mind was in turmoil, and he endeavored to recall the details of the conversation that day. Suddenly, those eyes like sapphires jolted him.

That day, the old man had clearly said, "You should recognize me"… That meant they were supposed to know each other, or at least he was supposed to know the man…

Recalling the familiar figure and gait of the old man as he walked into the church, Lanze had an incredibly far-fetched hypothesis.

This person… was himself.

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Qiao Suisui did not stay long with the Freedom Alliance; she soon returned to the Imperial Court and relayed the information she had gathered to Ruka and Leberli, both of whom remained silent.

After a while, Ruka spoke gravely, "We still need to verify this matter. If what the Archbishop said is true, then we must plan carefully, as this is no trivial matter."

Leberli said, "We should not get involved in this futile dispute. Even if what he said is true and the Rebel Army is indeed wronged, opposing a vast Federation will have no good ending."

Qiao Suisui looked up at him and said, "Ash, I know it's difficult for you to stand against the Federation given your position, so I've already decided—you should stay out of this."

Leberli and Ruka were from Auslan, which was a member of the Federation. How could they possibly act rashly on behalf of a Rebel Army to whom they had no ties? Qiao Suisui did not want to drag them into this.

However, after hearing her words, Ruka slowly shook his head, his gaze earnest as he said, "Suisui, it's not that I want to avoid danger and make excuses, but this matter has been too long in the past; an investigation isn't something that can be done overnight and could easily draw the attention of the Federation. I don't want you to face this risk alone."

Yet, Leberli sat with his arms crossed, his expression complex. "Why must you get involved in this matter? Suisui, can't we just close our doors and live well?"

Qiao Suisui could not disclose Anubis's identity to Leberli, fearing it might harm him if the word got out. Her lips moved slightly, but all she finally said was, "I will go to the Southern Battlefield after dealing with some matters."

Her words were like a notification, leaving no room for argument.

An unrestrainable anger appeared in Leberli's eyes as he lowered his voice, struggling to contain himself, and asked, "Do you know what kind of place that is?"

Ruka's concerned gaze fell on her, his brow furrowed, he said nothing, but he clearly did not want her to go either.

Leberli stood up, adjusted his breathing, and said with contained anger, "If you are going to meet Zong Fang, I can accept any cost to get him out, but I disagree with you going to the Southern Battlefield."

The conversation ended with the three parting on bad terms.

Leberli left to adjust his mood, not wanting his emotions to affect her. Ruka did not leave; instead, he embraced her from behind.

"It's really too dangerous there, Suisui, don't go."

Qiao Suisui cast her eyes downward and remained silent. She broke free from Ruka's embrace, faced him, unleashed her S-level spiritual power, and raised her hand, a blue flame leaping to life in her palm.

Feeling the strong energy of the spiritual power, the man, who usually hid his emotions well, showed a hint of surprise on his face.

"When did you..." he began, then felt it was pointless to ask any further.

Ruka then sighed in relief, smiling faintly, and said, "Now, even Leberli is no match for you."

Qiao Suisui withdrew her spiritual power, and the flame in her palm extinguished as smoothly as it had appeared.

Ruka watched her, a melancholic relief in his eyes. He tenderly tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, his throat tightening with complex emotions.

She was no longer the little girl who shrank in a cage when they first met.

She had a broader world and things she wanted to accomplish.

Ruka's long-held fears had become a reality... He knew that one day, Qiao Suisui would no longer need their protection.

She would become the most dazzling star in interstellar. And all he could do was look up countless times, watching the trajectory of her passing, hoping she would occasionally pause for him.

Seeing Ruka a bit distracted, Qiao Suisui stepped forward, embraced his waist like before, rested her chin on his chest, and softly asked, "Ruka, what are you thinking about?"

The man caressed her brows and eyes with his fingertips, his eyes brimming with tender emotions. He whispered, "I was thinking, when you occasionally pause, I'll make sure you see that I'm right here, always right here."

He kissed her deeply, as if to pour all his emotions into it.

Qiao Suisui trembled slightly, then responded passionately, her hands gently encircling his neck. Their breaths mingled in the moment, as though the whole world had paused in their kiss.

His hands gently slid down her spine, feeling the warmth and finesse of her skin. Her heartbeat against his chest was rapid, like drum beats, their temperatures rising in their close contact.

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Their touches were intensely emotional... each touch electrifying like a current.

Her fingers threaded through his hair, gently caressing his scalp, bringing waves of tingling sensation. His hands drifted lower, stroking her waist, feeling her softness and curves.

Every light bite and sucking spoke of endless love. Her lips emitted soft moans, as if responding to his every action. Their bodies tightly pressed together, as if in that moment, they found the home for their souls.

Time lost its meaning in their lingering kiss, only their presence mattered. They relished this moment of sweetness, feeling each other's warmth and breath, as if the kiss could last forever.

It was a moment, it was eternity.

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Two days later, having sorted out her thoughts, Qiao Suisui sent Anubis a message, arranging a meeting in Atlantis.

This time, she made no disguise, set out in her true form for the predetermined location.