Welcome to Rewind World Game-Chapter 857 - 854: "The So-Called Beloved.

This room is not large; apart from a table, a bed, and a chair, there is an inner room with a two-tier bookshelf.

The books on the shelf are quite old, suggesting that the Eldest Prince was fond of reading in the past.

Su Ming’an glanced over these book titles.

"Emperor Kangyu’s Notes," "Bright Moon Astrology," "Old God Codex," "Historical Culture," "Nalfas Endless Prophecy," "Kingdom Map," "Louyue Nation Yearbook," "Huo Mu Exotic Species Records," "The Three Major Rules and Methods of Old Matrix Orders," "Kemoshi’s Eligible Records," "Adventurer Rumors," "Ga Bolun Travels the Continent"...

It is evident that this is a rather vast world.

He opened a copy of "Louyue Nation Yearbook," which should be the history of this kingdom, not only with clear timelines but also very subjective historical records.

At the beginning, General Yang of the Yang Family established numerous military exploits, the Emperor was overjoyed and enfeoffed him as Lord Cheng En, and the Yang Family guarded the Louyue Nation for generations. Following this, it records what sacrifices were made by each successive Emperor, what edicts were issued, and which progeny were born. Amongst them, the long-standing natural disasters of Louyue Nation caught Su Ming’an’s attention.

[Louyue 112th Year, August, a plague broke out in the Capital City, and the Crown Prince passed away. The Emperor deeply grieved and intended to make the Third Prince Xi the Crown Prince.]

[Louyue 113th Year, February, smallpox spread in the Capital City, and the Third Prince Xi died of illness, the Emperor appointed the Fifth Prince Qi as the Crown Prince.]

[Louyue 114th Year, March, a locust plague broke out in the Louyue Changping District.]

[Louyue 114th Year, May, a flood disaster broke out in the Louyue Jiangnan District.]

[Louyue 114th Year, June, a plague broke out in the Capital City...]

...

In the records, plagues, locust plagues, and flood disasters arrived one after another, plunging the entire kingdom into panic. Su Ming’an flipped through several pages, all filled with various natural disasters, listing tens of thousands of deaths each year. Until he turned to a page with a bookmark, a strong scent of heavy ink wafted over.

This seemed to be a page frequently viewed by its previous owner, with the pages slightly curled.

[Louyue 139th Year, December 3rd, the eldest son of the Yang Family, Yang Zhirong, was appointed by the State Preceptor as an Exotic Species Hunter. His brother, Yang Fongyao, fearing his brother’s authority, fled three hundred miles away with his family, seeking refuge in the Camus Dynasty.]

[Louyue 140th Year, January 2nd, Yang Fongyao died during an Exotic Species invasion, with his entire family of four leaving no survivors. The location where Yang Fongyao and his family disappeared lay between the eastern Luo River area of Louyue and the western border of the Camus Dynasty, twelve miles from Daoyang.]

[Louyue 142nd Year, December 31st, the State Preceptor observed the heavens and declared: Louyue’s Third Princess, Princess Jing He, possesses the appearance of Seeking Immortals. The entire capital rejoiced, and the Emperor decided that in Louyue 147th Year, Princess Jing He would be sent to Penglai Fairy Island to seek the Dao and resolve the Exotic Species crisis.]

[In the same year, the Emperor praised Louyue’s Second Prince, Su Zigu, as wise and decisive, with daily expressions of extraordinary talent, intending to make him the Crown Prince. The people were enraged, and General Yi Zhongyu submitted a petition, stating that the Eldest Prince was the legitimate candidate for Crown Prince, and was punished with whipping.]

[...]

[Louyue 143rd Year, January 2nd, Louyue’s Eldest Prince was bedridden with a lingering illness. The Emperor summoned renowned physicians from all over the world, but the Eldest Prince’s condition deteriorated beyond treatment.]

[In the same year, guided by an Immortal, the Eldest Prince’s illness vanished completely. He supported the Second Prince, proclaiming that he had no intention to ascend the throne, only wishing to be a wandering crane, a seeker of immortality and the Dao.]

...

Su Ming’an noticed a faint watermark in the corner of this page, resembling tear stains.

"...So that’s how it is," Su Ming’an murmured to himself.

It must have mixed with someone’s intentions, forcing the Eldest Prince to "suffer from a severe illness," allowing Xiao Jingsan to impersonate, replacing the Eldest Prince, who was originally unwilling to abdicate, with Xiao Jingsan, who maintained brotherly camaraderie with the Second Prince.

As for the true Eldest Prince, he was confined to a high tower. Was this favoritism by the Emperor, or was there another reason?

Su Ming’an flipped through several more books and discovered some interesting things.

—In this world, there exist many "exotic things."

For instance, when looking in a copper mirror, one might occasionally see the image of an unfamiliar woman. Climbing the stairs of a pavilion at night, the thirteen steps might suddenly become fourteen. Even the air might spontaneously exhibit strange abnormal phenomena, such as blood flowing on the ground, cobwebs and cracks suddenly appearing on walls, and terrifying patterns and images materializing before one’s eyes.

These are "abnormalities." Like a calm world suddenly infused with various bizarre ghost stories. Moreover, "abnormalities" possess considerable destructive power.

Many people met their untimely demise when encountering these "abnormalities." Others were invaded by "abnormalities," becoming their carriers, "exotic species," which in turn became sources of these abnormalities.

Most of the natural disasters were caused by these abnormalities. For example, flood walls abruptly cracking, leading to flood disasters. Exotic species carrying certain diseases running rampant, causing plagues to outbreak.

Su Ming’an opened "Kemoshi’s Eligible Records."

...

[Humans have no ability to resist in front of abnormalities, but the reason humanity hasn’t gone extinct is because of a certain group called "Eligibles."]

[For unknown reasons, "Eligibles" have blood that can suppress abnormalities, and it is extremely effective on relatives with the same bloodline. Therefore, as long as one carries a jar of Eligible’s blood, they can ensure a period of peace. National borders, the mining of mineral veins, the safety of the royal family, all have a guarantee of survival.]

["Eligibles" are extremely rare, and their power is often very potent, enabling them to wield high-intensity "Matrix Orders." They are mostly sent to the frontlines to slay exotic species. Since drawing blood from Eligibles significantly weakens them, affecting their combat power and lifespan, they are unwilling to volunteer their blood.]

[...]

Su Ming’an closed the book and headed toward the back of the bookshelf. He had noticed earlier that there was a large red circle for Clue Insight, indicating an important clue here.

He moved the bookshelf to find a yellowed thin book hidden underneath—a diary.

Su Ming’an opened the diary, and what met his eyes were bright red characters, like left by a deranged madman, with chaotic strokes and twisted patterns, causing dizziness upon viewing.

[————!]

[%I%@#won’t——!]

[Why@——%$!]

He flipped through several pages, all were sickly writings and drawings, genuinely filled with absurdities. It wasn’t until about twenty pages in that neat handwriting began to appear.

[...I am the Eldest Prince of Louyue.]

[A very rare "Eligible."]

Su Ming’an was startled, it seemed these were the records written by the Eldest Prince. Which meant he wrote them himself.

He continued reading.

[Logically, being an "Eligible," I was to become a very powerful person. I could go to the frontlines to slay exotic species, to eradicate natural disasters. With my military knowledge and Eligible talent, I could wage wars in one place, create epics, perhaps even be remembered throughout history.]

[Immortals do exist in this world. Legend states there is a Penglai Fairy Island inhabited by immortals who can control the weather. "Eligibles" even have the opportunity to visit Penglai Fairy Island to seek longevity.]

[The day I was detected as an "Eligible," I believed my ambitions would finally be realized.]

[A gentle climate, a prosperous nation, and the safety of its people, is my wish. I do not desire to be a passive ruler nor a general without merit. Whether it’s enduring harsh winters or scorching summers, reading and writing, I have never been idle for a day. If I cannot personally fight, inheritance of the throne and becoming a scholar-king is also acceptable. If I could visit Penglai Fairy Island to glimpse immortality, I would devote my entire life to exorcising exotic species for the peace of the people.]

[Water can carry a boat, and also overturn it. I wish to be a king who loves his people.]

...

From here on, the handwriting gradually became distorted, with even traces of dried blood.

...

[Father once appointed me as the Crown Prince. Regardless of scholarly or military prowess, I surpassed the nine princes. I initially believed upon being detected as an "Eligible," I would become an even more competent ruler.]

[But I was wrong.]

[After detecting the result, they actually concealed the truth that I am an "Eligible," keeping it from any outsiders, and also not allowing me to fight.]

["The blood of the Eligible can suppress anomalies and is extremely effective on blood-related family members."]

[As long as I provide blood daily, all royal family members can be safe and not die unexpectedly from "anomalies." This is of great significance to the eternal legacy and prosperous enterprise of the Louyue Nation.]

[I have long known that for the royal family, the death of commoners is not important; the royal family only values the inheritance and safety of the bloodline. As long as they cut off my future, strip me of my identity, and bury me under layers of concealment so that no one knows I am an "Eligible," then I will be absolutely safe, won’t be assassinated, won’t escape, and can become a lifetime blood provider, protecting the entire royal family.]

[I have considerable prestige among the people, and you often see me involved in disaster relief and grain distribution. If they just make me a leisurely prince, providing blood daily at the cost of my lifespan, it might incite public resentment.]

[So they think that as long as the blood-providing "me" completely disappears and is replaced by a surface-level leisurely "me," all problems will be solved.]

[Thus, Xiao Jingsan appeared.]

[He took away my name, my identity, my everything.]

[The State Preceptor contacted the Immortal, claiming that the Third Princess Jing He has the demeanor of seeking immortals and asking the Way, and she will go to Penglai Fairy Island for me to seek insight into longevity.]

[As for me, my lifespan and blood will become nourishment for the people. My ambitions, my ideals, have all turned into the mutterings of a madman. My name disappeared, anomalous scenes often appear before my eyes, and I frequently suffer from memory loss and bouts of madness. Eligibles find it difficult to meet a good end; they dance with anomalies, exchange a cost for powerful strength, and mostly meet their end through mental collapse.]

[This path is not far from me.]

[...]

[I was born in the royal family.]

[Of all places, I was born in the royal family.]

[...]

Su Ming’an flipped to the end, where it was all bloodstains and frantic writings. The diary described various policies that the Eldest Prince once considered for the country, a new national system, even vaguely involving the abolition of the feudal imperial system, establishing parliament, emphasizing commerce and industry, among other advanced fields, but all these were reduced to the ramblings of a madman, with no chance of being implemented.

No matter how strong the talent, bleeding daily, still couldn’t break the doors.

Su Ming’an put down the notebook and returned to the original room as the system prompt sounded. frёewebnoѵēl.com

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"Ding dong!"

[Main Quest: Set up a ferry, travel to Penglai Island to seek guidance from the Immortals, obtain the talisman to expel exotic species, protect the people, and reclaim your identity and name.]

[Task Reward: 1000 Dream Patrol Currency]

...

"It’s always a bit strange, but I don’t know where." Su Ming’an thought secretly.

However, it seems this Penglai Fairy Island and Immortal legend will be the focus. Xiao Jingsan is probably not his real brother, just a substitute, otherwise it wouldn’t have been the Second Prince who rose to power.

What is the "killing destiny" in the Ruler’s Quest? And earlier, "seeking thing of truth," World Game, can you not puzzle me anymore?

He pushed the door open, and outside the window it remained pitch black, the stars faintly hidden.

Su Ming’an was about to search the bed when he heard a sound like silver bells ringing.

"Dingling—dingling, dingling."

The sound was delightful and melodious.

Outside the window, beneath the full moon, a shadow flickered in and out.

The shadow approached with a long silk ribbon, the pink-white silk billowing slightly in the night sky, as if drawn by the brush of a deity across the night sky. Golden hair was pinned with a white jade clasp, the gauzy garment was woven with golden threads, the appearance was stunningly beautiful, the stature slender. Like a fairy descending, beautiful as the Goddess holding the moon, resembling Chang E descending to the mortal world.

She approached from the night sky, standing on the windowsill, her flowing fairy skirt like a white stream, faintly obscured in the night wind.

——The reeds are lush, the white dew turns to frost. The fair one I seek is on the other side of the water.

The live comments went wild upon seeing this, though they didn’t know who she was, they all praised her beauty.

Su Ming’an’s expression moved slightly, feeling a touch of amazement. Such a stunning figure, could she be a fairy in the story’s background?

"Su Ming’an," the golden-haired beauty spoke, "Let’s go blow up the Imperial Palace."

Su Ming’an heard the familiar voice, his expression paused slightly, showing difficulty on his face: "It’s you, why are you dressed like that? What’s up with your makeup?"

"The organizers did not trouble me." The golden-haired beauty Noel extended her hand towards him, slightly smiling: "Come, the exciting adventure begins."

...

...

[——Hello.]

[——Hello.]

[——What do you want to say?]

[——My life is very happy, with kind elders, understanding younger generation, and the best friends.]

[But I know, this is ’wrong,’ merely fleeting glimpses to be erased.]

[’Destiny’ shouldn’t be like this, ’perfect endings’ never truly belonged to me from the beginning. Although the world favors me, I need the true end (real future).]

[——So, what do you want me to do? Or rather...what do you want ’you’ to do?]

[——Please crash into that iceberg.]

[——Is it? Isn’t a happy end (happy ending) good? Death consists of three layers. The death of the body declares the cessation of life, the holding of a funeral represents the demise of social status, and ultimately—the death of the last person in the world who remembers you, you fully achieve death. He merely accelerated this process.]

[——But I am unwilling.]

[How to broaden the future possibilities using "saves," how to change the rules of fate through "interactions," how to observe the trajectory of destiny with "values," how to achieve a better ending through "interactions"—this is the "game," and also life.]

[Game has become life, but life shouldn’t submit to game.]

[I don’t want them cheated by "game," I want them to find happiness, and this happiness incomparable to others, unique.]

[——.]

[——Can it be?]

[——.]

[——Understood.]

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[——"Chao Yan Diary·,,, Self-narration"]

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