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Join the ServerEllen felt she couldn’t quite bear to witness such a scene.
The adorable little loli, already charming, had snuck out of her room in pajamas to find her.
Then, both shy and fearful, she had edged closer, striking such a tempting… pose right before her eyes.
While Ellen didn’t know what a *dogeza* was, she could tell this was certainly no proper posture.
In that moment, Ellen’s resolve wavered.
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Initially, she had indeed called Xiluo’er to discuss serious matters.
However, Xiluo’er’s demeanor… clearly indicated she had no intention of doing so.
Hadn’t she just said that anything was fine? That Xiluo’er could do anything?
“Ehehehe…”
A strange laugh inadvertently escaped her lips.
Ellen quickly cleared her throat twice, composing herself.
Snatching a tissue, she dabbed at her nose, which had begun to run with tears of emotion.
It was then that Ellen noticed Xiluo’er timidly raising her head.
“Is this, still, not enough?”
Ellen’s composure, which she had just regained, shattered once more.
“Hiss… exhale.”
“Xiluo’er, I called you here to discuss serious matters.”
This time, it was Xiluo’er who was stunned.
‘What? Serious matters, really?’
Xiluo’er had assumed Ellen called her for something less… proper.
If it truly was about serious matters, then the situation didn’t seem much better.
‘How was she supposed to explain to Ellen that, as a noble internal agent of the Cult, she had inadvertently witnessed Ellen bathing and engaging in some ‘lovemaking’ while gathering intelligence?’
“Then… what would you like to discuss?”
Xiluo’er cautiously rose and, with a swift motion, straightened her clothes.
During her *dogeza*, her attire had become somewhat disheveled.
Given Ellen’s suspected… ‘perverted’ nature, Xiluo’er decided it was best to be cautious.
Without caution, one could never be sure what might happen.
Xiluo’er’s subtle movements, naturally, did not escape Ellen’s observation.
Taking a sip from the coffee cup beside her, Ellen sighed inwardly.
‘Damn it, she seems to have formed a bad impression of me in Xiluo’er’s mind. For instance, the child probably thinks I’m a pervert.’
As this thought crossed her mind, Ellen’s hand, holding the coffee cup, paused.
‘Wait, I’ve suddenly thought of a brilliant plan to turn the tables.’
She could discuss serious matters while also saving face in front of Xiluo’er.
Most importantly, Ellen glanced at Xiluo’er, who stood there awkwardly.
‘This child looks like she’d be easy to fool, wouldn’t she?’
So, after a soft clearing of her throat, Ellen spoke.
First, however, came a sigh.
“Ah…”
Upon hearing Ellen’s sigh, Xiluo’er blinked, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Ellen’s sigh carried a sense of ‘pitying their misfortune, hating their lack of ambition’… or perhaps, the feeling of ‘seeing an old Chinese doctor who, after taking your pulse, simply sighs without a word.’
Consequently, Xiluo’er was made even more fearful by the sigh.
“Um, if you want to discuss something, why don’t you just say it?”
Ellen remained silent.
The next step was a shake of her head.
“Would you like something to drink?”
Ellen gestured to a nearby chair, inviting Xiluo’er to sit.
Xiluo’er was hesitant to sit, yet she dared not disobey Ellen.
After cautiously taking a seat, Xiluo’er tentatively spoke again.
“I, I don’t need anything to drink, Ms. Ellen…”
Ignoring Xiluo’er, Ellen rose and went to the coffee pot to pour Xiluo’er a cup.
To ensure Xiluo’er wouldn’t find it too bitter, she thoughtfully added plenty of milk and sugar.
Then, Ellen placed the cup back in front of Xiluo’er and spoke softly.
“There’s no need to be so formal. Just call me Ellen.”
“Don’t be nervous, Xiluo’er, we’re just going to chat.”
“Oh, alright…”
Xiluo’er was utterly bewildered by Ellen’s series of subtle maneuvers.
The problem was, Ellen had already discovered her peeking.
If Ellen hadn’t called her here for some ‘novel-like’ plot, then what legitimate reason could she, an assassin from the Cult, have to talk with Ellen?
“Xiluo’er, do you now think I’m a pervert?”
Ellen asked, her tone laden with meaning.
With a single sentence, Ellen had utterly flustered Xiluo’er.
Xiluo’er: “?”
She hadn’t expected Ellen to bring up serious matters… only to start with *that*.
“Haha, no, not at all…”
“You are the leader of the Destiny Observation Society; how could I dare harbor such impolite thoughts about you?”
At this, Ellen was 100% certain she could string the child along.
“Xiluo’er, there’s no need to lie to me.”
“I know your thoughts perfectly well, you see.”
Ellen shook her head gently once more.
“Have you ever truly considered why I would do… what I did?”
Ellen raised her coffee cup and took a sip, revealing a profound and inscrutable expression.
Xiluo’er blinked twice, utterly dumbfounded.
‘What? So, there was a deeper meaning behind all those… ‘lovemaking’ activities?’
“Ah…”
Ellen’s sigh gave Xiluo’er the illusion that ‘it’s hopeless, just bury me.’
Assuming a posture ready for a serious discussion with Xiluo’er, Ellen spoke again: “First, why do you think I deliberately sat opposite you at the Adventurers’ Guild?”
“Hmm…”
Xiluo’er’s face showed a thoughtful expression.
‘Wasn’t it because you were overcome by lust and wanted to flirt?’
“Everything is arranged by destiny itself.”
Ellen smiled, her expression as serene and mysterious as ever.
“I knew of you from the very beginning, when you were in the hallway.”
“Otherwise, why do you think I would have called your name? Why would I have said those words?”
[This was a lie. In truth, Ellen was simply being mischievous.]
“I originally intended to imply that I had already noticed you, but unfortunately, you didn’t seem to react.”
‘Is that really how it was?!’
Xiluo’er was half-believing, half-doubting Ellen’s words.
“Seeing that you didn’t leave, I had no choice but to continue the act.”
“Since you didn’t understand, scaring you away with such a method would surely work, wouldn’t it?”
[This was a lie. In truth, Ellen had simply been in the mood.]
“I had thought that if you left quietly, I could pretend I hadn’t seen anything. But to my surprise, you were scared and even made a sound.”
Ellen sighed helplessly.
“At that point, if I continued to pretend, it would seem a little too deliberate, wouldn’t it?”
“That’s why I had no choice but to chase after you.”
“However, I deliberately didn’t activate the room’s sealing magic array immediately, intending to give you time to escape. But to my surprise, ah…”
Ellen shook her head with a look of ‘disappointment in someone’s failure to meet expectations.’
[This was a lie. In truth, Ellen had been about to engage in ‘lovemaking.’ When she suddenly realized someone was there, she snapped out of her ‘mood’ and needed time to retrieve the crystal ball from the table to activate the magic array.]
Although Ellen was spouting nonsense, Xiluo’er was listening, completely bewildered.
‘Could it be that Ellen truly noticed something was amiss with her, and wanted to give her a pass, so she pretended to be a pervert to scare her away?’
‘Is that true or false?’
Ellen took a sip of coffee, pausing her deception, and quietly watched Xiluo’er sitting there, deep in thought.
“But… if you were pretending, then why did you have that… that sort of thing?”
Xiluo’er was too embarrassed to directly mention the inappropriate item, merely pointing a finger towards the hidden cabinet in Ellen’s bookshelf.
Ellen extended a finger and wagged it in front of Xiluo’er.
“Did you think I only discovered you here when you entered the room’s hallway?”
“I anticipated your arrival from the very beginning. That was a prop I prepared in advance that afternoon. Ah, I never thought I’d actually have to use it.”
“At the end, in the hallway, why do you think I asked you, ‘Did you see everything?’ I wanted you to carefully consider what you had seen, so you would realize what I meant. Unfortunately…”
At this, Ellen’s flawless logic completely undermined Xiluo’er’s confidence.
‘Could Ellen’s perverted nature truly be an act?’
‘Oh, Ellen-sama acts with her own profound intentions, after all.’
Xiluo’er even felt a sense of being ‘gaslighted.’ She couldn’t help but question herself.
‘Was I truly so foolish? Did I fail to notice the deeper meaning in Ellen’s actions?’
‘Does this mean Ellen saw through me from the start, but went to such lengths to put on this act to give me a pass and let me know she was aware of my issues?’
‘Ah, if Ellen was acting… then her acting skills are truly remarkable.’
‘She played the pervert so convincingly, I couldn’t tell the difference.’
Crucially, Xiluo’er was someone who had played the game. She knew very well that Ellen was a profound, prescient, and mysterious character in the game.
Therefore, when Ellen spun such a tale, it was difficult for her not to believe it.
“But, but…”
Xiluo’er hesitated, then voiced her question.
“Why would you warn me and let me off the hook?”
Upon hearing this question, Ellen sighed.
Finally, they were getting to the serious matters.
“Xiluo’er, I knew your true identity from the moment we first met.”
[This was a lie. When Ellen first saw Xiluo’er, she simply thought, ‘This little loli is so cute, hehe.’]
“!”
‘What? Ellen already knew she was from the Chaos Cult?’
‘That’s even stranger!’ Xiluo’er had initially thought that if Ellen wanted to discuss serious matters, it would be to question her about who was behind her and why she was peeking.
But if Ellen knew she was from the Chaos Cult from the beginning, then why was she still so kind to her?
One had to remember that orthodox organizations had zero tolerance for cults like the Chaos Cult.
“You… you really knew?”
“Yes, I knew from the start what power stood behind you.”
As she thought this, Ellen pressed her temples, a slight headache forming.
Xiluo’er’s true identity was something she had deduced.
However, after observing Xiluo’er’s chaotic threads of destiny, Ellen felt her conjecture was absolutely correct.
After removing the white gauze, Ellen could directly and clearly perceive the threads of destiny on Xiluo’er.
But this very perception brought an immense burden to Ellen’s eyes.
After careful observation, Ellen could conclude with 100% certainty that the threads of destiny on Xiluo’er had definitely been artificially altered.
No, it should be said, they had been altered by a god.
Such obvious, misaligned threads of destiny could only be achieved by a deity.
Only a god could so dramatically influence a person’s ‘destiny.’
Moreover, Ellen felt the presence of a divine authority on Xiluo’er.
If she was not mistaken, Xiluo’er should also be a ‘God-Chosen,’ or to put it more simply, a ‘Hero.’
As the Destiny Witch who had prophesied the end of the world, Ellen naturally knew more about world-ending events and Heroes than others.
First, as a devout follower and God-Chosen of the God of Destiny, the prophecy of world destruction was less her own prediction and more a warning issued to the world by the God of Destiny through her.
Only deities had the right to so clearly perceive the future trajectory of this world.
And the selection of Heroes, in the end, actually chose the representatives of the gods.
To prevent the coming of world destruction, the gods, unable to directly influence the world, could only select their ‘God-Chosen’ in this way, sending them to solve the problem of world destruction.
This was why Ellen could recognize Eve at first glance at the Adventurers’ Guild, for Eve was chosen by Vanseti, representing the God-Chosen of Vanseti, the God of [Order].
However, Xiluo’er’s situation was not so simple.
The oppressive aura Ellen felt from Xiluo’er was undoubtedly from a deity.
‘Gods cannot be directly seen, nor can they be spied upon’—Ellen had always believed this.
And causing such a degree of damage to her eyes, there was no doubt that what Ellen perceived from Xiluo’er’s threads of destiny was very close to a god.
While she couldn’t immediately discern which deity presided over which authority, connecting it to Xiluo’er’s obviously god-altered threads of destiny, Ellen could confirm that behind Xiluo’er—there was absolutely a god’s support.
Moreover, unlike ordinary God-Chosen, Xiluo’er’s relationship with the deity behind her was definitely much closer than that of typical God-Chosen.
Ordinary God-Chosen had no idea of the truth of being ‘divine envoys’; they merely received a portion of a deity’s blessing.
Deities, unable to directly influence the world, also couldn’t communicate directly with Heroes. However, Xiluo’er could clearly communicate with the deity behind her.
Although she didn’t know how Xiluo’er managed it, if this was the case, then her mission to scout Ellen tonight might very well be an arrangement by the deity behind Xiluo’er.
Ellen knew very well why a deity would be watching her. After all, her and Turing’s plan in Lund, the founder of The Erudite Club, was absolutely a major event that would affect ‘destiny.’
And destiny was equivalent to a god.
However, gods could not be spied upon, nor could they be directly discussed. As an apostle of destiny, Ellen had always maintained reverence for the gods.
So she didn’t expose Xiluo’er; as long as Xiluo’er understood what she meant, that was enough.
Meanwhile, Xiluo’er had fallen silent.
‘Ellen already knows that the Chaos Cult is the power behind her? And she also knows the Cult sent her tonight? If so, why didn’t she just arrest me directly?’
“Um… since you already know, then why… are you still talking to me like this?”
With her serene smile, Ellen replied, “Because I trust you, Xiluo’er. You have no ill intentions.”
Ellen was well aware of what she and Turing were collaborating on.
Ultimately, they devised this method to solve the problem of world destruction. Even if other deities wanted to investigate, there was no reason for them to disrupt their actions.
And Xiluo’er, on the other hand, had another sudden realization.
‘No wonder! No wonder Ellen’s attitude towards her, Xiluo’er, was so different from her attitude towards Xiluo.’
‘It seems my previous assumption that Ellen was a pervert, mistaking Xiluo for the ‘top male’ and being very disgusted by him, was wrong!’
‘If there was any difference between her and Xiluo, it must be that she, Xiluo’er, is a pure, law-abiding citizen!’
Ellen absolutely possessed some form of mind-reading or precognition. As the Destiny Witch and leader of the Destiny Observation Society, Xiluo’er firmly believed Ellen had such capabilities.
Perhaps Ellen had such a poor attitude towards Xiluo because she saw that he wasn’t a good person.
And as for herself, because Ellen saw that she was a pure, law-abiding citizen, Ellen didn’t go for the kill.
Thus, under a wave of self-hypnosis, Xiluo’er’s trust in Ellen deepened even further.
“Then, you just… trust me like that? Even though you already know who is behind me?”
Ellen simply smiled.
‘A god is a god. Anyway, I am also an apostle of destiny, aren’t I? When it comes to dealing with gods, I am no ordinary person.’
“Xiluo’er, why do you work for the one behind you?”
Ellen simply asked this question softly.
‘Why?’
Xiluo’er froze, then her small face crumpled into a bitter expression.
“I was forced, against my will. I didn’t want to in the first place.”
“I actually just want to be a normal person, truly.”
Xiluo’er was speaking the truth, not trying to deliberately elicit sympathy from Ellen.
Otherwise, if she could cleanly escape the Chaos Cult, Xiluo’er would have long since quit. Who would willingly work for an evil cult, especially such a wicked one?
‘As expected.’
After hearing Xiluo’er’s answer, Ellen sighed softly.
She knew that when a god chose someone to be a God-Chosen, they certainly wouldn’t consult that person’s opinion.
Did gods need to consult mortals’ opinions? Naturally not.
The title ‘divine envoy’ sounded grand, but in reality, working for a god meant being against one’s will, didn’t it?
She, Ellen, was the same. Seemingly an apostle of destiny, she was actually just a s*ave to destiny.
While peering into destiny, her entire being was also bound by it.
“Alright, Xiluo’er, I know this isn’t your fault.”
“How about this,”
Ellen cleared her throat twice and stated, “I can pretend I don’t know about today’s events. But you must promise one thing—your future actions will not affect my and Ms. Turing’s plan.”
“Mm,” Xiluo’er nodded vigorously, “I understand.”
Ellen letting her, a cultist, go was already something she was deeply grateful for. Moreover, she had already planned to muddle through the tasks given by the Chaos Cult, so agreeing to Ellen’s request was naturally no problem.
“If anything comes up, you can also come to me for a certain degree of communication.”
Ellen nodded slightly, not stating everything explicitly, but Xiluo’er understood Ellen’s meaning: they could exchange intelligence to a certain extent.
“Actually, Xiluo’er, Ms. Turing and I have recently encountered some disagreements in our cooperation.”
“It’s not that I don’t want to cooperate with Ms. Turing’s plan; it’s just that our opinions have diverged slightly.”
“Therefore, having you and the power behind you involved is actually better.”
Ellen stopped there, not elaborating further.
This was, in fact, the true reason for her serious discussion with Xiluo’er today.
Having an additional deity enter the fray could actually stabilize the situation.
Despite the disagreements, Ellen still wanted to continue her cooperation with Turing.
Mainly, she desperately needed what Turing had promised her and didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
And here was Lund City, Turing’s territory, the domain of The Erudite Club. Ellen was very pleased to see a new force emerge on this territory to constrain Turing.
Though a ‘perverted woman,’ Ellen’s foresight and profound thoughts were certainly not false.
Xiluo’er instantly understood the meaning behind Ellen’s words.
‘Indeed, while playing the game, even though the Hero Eve didn’t access the core of the two organizations’ cooperation, players could still tell that the cooperation between the Destiny Observation Society and The Erudite Club was not entirely sincere.’
‘No wonder Ellen allowed a cultist like her to continue stirring up trouble in Lund City.’
‘Perhaps in the original plot, even if Ellen realized Xiluo wasn’t a good person, she didn’t make a move against her for this very reason.’
“Finally, I need you to come to me regularly for a physical examination.”
Ellen glanced at Xiluo’er.
“This is to prevent any unexpected issues with your body.”
Ellen wasn’t saying this to take advantage of Xiluo’er… well, she didn’t entirely rule out a tiny bit of that thought.
Primarily, Ellen was very concerned about whether a little loli like Xiluo’er could withstand a deity’s divine authority. She feared that Xiluo’er’s body might not be able to bear such a close relationship with the god behind her.
Xiluo’er paused, then simply nodded, not refusing.
‘Wasn’t the matter of the Manrotilo supposed to be resolved by The Erudite Club? Why would Ellen personally intervene?’
However, it didn’t matter. She was already deeply grateful that Ellen had let her go today. These trivial, unimportant conditions Ellen proposed, she could simply agree to.
“Then, that’s settled, Xiluo’er.”
Ellen extended a hand, a mysterious, signature smile gracing her face.
“Happy cooperation.”
“Mm, happy cooperation.”
Xiluo’er hesitantly reached out and symbolically shook Ellen’s hand.
She didn’t notice that Ellen’s smile broadened even more as she held her small hand.
‘Sure enough, I guessed right. Xiluo’er’s little hand is soft to hold, ehehehehe…’
Afterward, Xiluo’er left Ellen’s room. Ellen didn’t see her out, allowing Xiluo’er to take the opportunity to retrieve her cloak from the cabinet.
‘Ugh, even though Ellen already knew her identity, there didn’t seem to be a need to retrieve it stealthily, but never mind.’
‘Anyway, Ellen didn’t see me out of the room, so this is fine.’
In reality, after Xiluo’er left and Ellen confirmed the child had indeed departed, she immediately reopened the hidden cabinet.
Xiluo’er’s pitiful sitting posture earlier had, to some extent, affected her.
That was why Ellen hadn’t seen Xiluo’er out. Xiluo’er’s previous peeking had prevented her from doing what she wanted, and then she had chatted with Xiluo’er for a long time.
Now that she was finally alone, Ellen couldn’t wait to do what she loved.
“Ehehehehe…”
In the room, where no one else was present, Ellen once again let out a strange laugh.
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