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Chapter 1531 Final Chapter Guarding the Shore [24] "9 "Ideal without Regret" (Author:

Chapter 1531 Final Chapter·Guarding the Shore [24]·"Chapter 9 "Ideals without Regrets" (Author: Qingkong

(You were silent for a while and didn't respond to her words.)

(Lin Jiang noticed your silence keenly. She opened her mouth, as if she realized why you were silent, but in the end her eyes dimmed and she pretended not to notice anything.)

You: “What do you think of the decision to set sail?”

Lin Jiang: "Well... my mom once told me that when a road is dark and there is no light, just dive into the darkness. No matter if there is a puddle or a mud pit ahead, a duck will always swim."

You (taking the token from Lin Jiang): "We are all ducks?"

Lin Jiang: "Yes, well-cooked salted duck."

Lin Jiang: "But you should be a swallow, flying over with a whoosh."

(You remember that she died in White Sand Paradise, and her strength was shattered. People who invested in her retreated, thinking that she had no potential.)

(Will she still be afraid of the bland stir-fried cabbage on her birthday? Will she still be ashamed of her mother's poverty? Will she still feel inferior at the luxurious birthday party with her classmates?)

(Is she rich because of the endless gold coins she has, or because of her invisible soul?)

(You remember her silently, say goodbye and leave.)

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[Story name: "Daddy's Self-cultivation"]

【Creator: Xiao Xiao】

【Story Category: ……】

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(You come to a bungalow. Xiao Xiao and Wang Zhenzhen are standing together, following Anthony's call, pouring mana into the magic circle.)

(They kept pouring in mana until it was exhausted and then rested, round after round, panting with exhaustion.)

Xiaoxiao (looking at the points that kept rising): "Come on, Zhenzhen! After we finish this bottle of mana, we'll have 3 more points! We can exchange them for more daily necessities!"

Wang Zhenzhen (gritting her teeth): "Well! We are still short of some toothpaste, some towels, and a cart..."

Xiao Xiao: "That's right. For a better life in the future, we can't stop now. You also want a computer. I remember it..."

(You look at them, they are the most ordinary people.)

(They redeem their points not for invincible power or jewelry that would make them rich, but for the strength to protect themselves and the resources to feed and clothe themselves. There are many people like them.)

(You didn't want to disturb them, so you just glanced at them and turned away)

Xiao Xiao (shocked): "Is that... is that Su Mingan? Such a bright light, do you think we can't see it - Su Mingan!"

(He called you and used voice transmission very cleverly without attracting other players)

you:"……"

Xiao Xiao (walks closer in surprise): "It's really you. Isn't this a critical period? Why are you here? Are you here to see Hua De?"

(He straightened his hair a little nervously. Although we once knew each other, the distance between us now seemed to have become very large.)

(You shake your head)

Wang Zhenzhen (excited): "Does he want our help?"

(You shake your head)

Xiao Xiao (laughing): "Then you can't be here to see us, right?"

(You nodded)

(You saw the shocked expressions on their faces. They lacked knowledge about gods and definitely didn’t know the purpose of your visit—before losing everything, gods tried to leave an anchor in memory. It’s better for them not to know about such things.)

You: “How have you been lately?”

Xiao Xiao: "It's OK. Anthony, Huade, Lin Yin, the people from the United Group...are all mobilizing ordinary players to exert their strength. Although we can't help you fight in a high dimension, it's no problem for us to gather energy."

Wang Zhenzhen: "...Well, we are doing well, thank you very much. Many of my classmates didn't expect that we could really move towards the future, and my relatives... Thank you very much! Su Mingan!"

(She bowed deeply, and Xiaoxiao quickly followed suit. You looked at the genuine happiness on their faces, and you smiled too.)

(Very good.)

(You can finally make the vast majority of people happy.)

(You bid them farewell and wish them peace in the future.)

Xiao Xiao (recording immediately): "Oh my god, it's actually Su Ming'an's blessing. I have to record this and play it on loop to show off to everyone! Haha!"

Wang Zhenzhen (waving high): "Su Ming'an! Goodbye! I wish you happiness too! Smooth sailing and safe journey!"

(You recalled your first meeting with them, which was at the Third World Mingxi Campus.)

(Xiao Xiao was a nanny, unarmed, but he mustered up the courage to save Wang Zhenzhen. At that time, they talked about you and thought you were not a normal person at all, and were wary of you. But now, they regard your blessing as the most precious treasure.)

(You smiled silently and left their story.)

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[Story name: "From Hacker to God"]

【Creator: Ryan】

【Story Category: ……】

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Time: Week 4

Location: Abandoned Omnic Temple

Characters: Hacker Ryan, No. 1 Player Su Mingan

(You step into this abandoned temple of omnics. Since the God of Omnics has long been dismantled, no one lives here. There is only a young man in an oil-painted shirt sitting in front of a computer tinkering with something.)

Ryan: "...Su Mingan?"

Ryan: "Don't ask me, I don't know where Burris is, I'm looking for him."

(You see his screen is full of search programs, you randomly tap on them, and he suddenly becomes enlightened and progresses much faster.)

(As for the whereabouts of Boris, you know that it is not a good thing. Since the Goddess of Radiance has defected, Boris, the leader of the Lighthouse, has gone and never returned... You remember that Ryan and Boris are good friends, and he is indeed looking for Boris.)

Ryan (with dark circles under his eyes): "I forgot that you know a lot about programming... What do you want to see me for? Do you want me to tell you the story of the mermaid and the captain again?"

You: “Go ahead.”

Ryan: "I knew you weren't interested... huh?"

(He looks at you in surprise.)

(You sit down and stare back calmly.)

You: “Go ahead, I want to hear it.”

(This story, first heard in the Sixth World, has been told throughout your journey. You want to hear it one last time, one last time.)

(For this reason, you ignored your own vow to "beat Ryan up every time I see him." After all, you were the one who took the initiative to approach him, and it would be unfair for him to be beaten up like this.)

(Lian stared at you strangely, suspecting that there was something wrong with your brain. But he didn't dare to disobey, so he coughed dryly and told the story.)

(His clear voice echoed in the silent abandoned temple. It was quiet and unlit, just like that night in the white sand paradise. You could smell the scent of wood.)

Ryan: "The story takes place on the ocean, and a ship is about to return home."

Ryan: "One day, the ship encountered a siren. The beautiful siren told the people that if they kept the captain, she would give them countless treasures, enough to make the empire prosperous and the people happy. If they did not keep the captain, she would capsize the ship."

Ryan: "While the crew were still whispering, the captain took the initiative to come out. He said--"

You: "He said, 'Take it from me.'"

Ryan (annoyed): "Why do you want me to say it again when you can recite it?"

You: “What’s next?”

Ryan (coughs dryly): "The captain stayed."

You: “What’s next?”

Ryan (scratching his head): "What else could be behind this? The captain is not a monster, he is a human. What would happen if a human and a siren were mixed together? Of course he would drown!"

You: “Where are the crew?”

Ryan: "They returned with a ship full of jewels, and naturally lived a happy life. The kingdom became prosperous because of this... Hum, it's really a fairy tale ending."

You (laughing): "I like fairy tales."

Ryan (staring at you weirdly): "I know a good psychiatrist."

(Apparently, he takes your words as illness.)

(You used to think this story was boring and whining. But when you become the "captain", you find this story very happy.)

You: "I remember Boris' disappearance, and I will try to find him. If I can't find him, I will copy him. His soul should still be in Luowasha."

Ryan: "I didn't expect you to have some friendship. Forget it, I'll just say 'I'm sorry' to you, hero. I shouldn't have exposed your scars before... Bah, bah, bah, I haven't apologized to anyone yet."

(You left here. Before leaving, you saw Ryan still staying up all night searching for Burris. You heard that they had a relationship of sharing hardships. It turns out that there are so many stories buried in the corners of the story that you can't see.)

(You've also heard that Aini and Noel were once friends, but you no longer care about the answer.)

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"Rustle--" the sound of pen falling.

"I once heard a saying."

"'It turns out that the truly immortal guardian is the gambler who is willing to be nailed to the pillar of shame in history just to give the future another spring.'"

"In this long story, I have seen Noah, who pretended to surrender to the enemy but actually held on to the spring; I have seen Yao Wen, who endured humiliation for decades and took out the chip and died at the end of his life; I have seen Tretia, who surrendered to the mechanical army and was eventually killed by me; I have seen Su Wensheng, who surrendered to the gods but actually wanted to protect his own world line."

"At midnight when the world was about to collapse, these 'traitors' turned their guns on the beliefs they had been loyal to for half their lives."

"The 'torrent of positions' and the 'reef of humanity' clash. If luck is more precise, perhaps we can become bosom friends who drink and discuss poetry?"

"History books deliberately blur the endings of these contradictory saviors: some disappeared in the champagne bubbles at the celebration banquet, some spent the rest of their lives in the desert repairing the oasis they had bombed, and some never left a glorious name. But I saw that their medals were hung on the dome of the memorial hall, with the same line of gold-plated small words:"

"'The greatest light is often born from the most painful separation - thanks to those who tear apart the contradictions into justice'."

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[Story name: "Restart 2025"]

【Creator: Alger】

【Story Category: ……】

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Time: Week 4

Location: Chaos Temple

Characters: Freeman Alger, Enemy Su Mingan

(When you arrived, a red-haired young man was squatting on the ground whittling wood. He glanced at you and continued to look at the wood in his hand.)

Alger: "You came to me to surrender?"

You: "I'm curious as to why you are in the Temple of the God of Chaos."

Alger (laughing): "You don't think I am enduring humiliation and will turn against you in the end? Unfortunately, I am not such a great person, and the same goes for Noel Akinni. He has nothing to hide from you."

You: "I don't care and I don't hate you. Which side you choose is none of my business."

You: “I just came to see you guys.”

(The atmosphere becomes strange. Alger looks at you with some fear, takes a few steps back, and hugs his chest.)

Alger: "I have to reduce my conversations with you to avoid being influenced by you."

(You didn’t respond to him, but remained silent for a moment and looked at him.)

You: “…did I do anything wrong?”

(You ask this question again, this time not to your allies but to your enemies.)

Alger: "Although I have only been with you for a short time, I cannot deny that you are indeed a person worthy of admiration. You are still looking for the reason in yourself until this moment... Since you are a good person, I will answer you."

(Alger placed his palm on the magic circle, looked at you, and said something that made your expression blank.)

Alger: "You did a great job, Su Mingan."

Alger: "Even if we have different positions, even if we are enemies, I still have to acknowledge your efforts, your achievements, and your results."

Alger: "You have reached the end of the road. There is no better answer."

Alger: "Congratulations. Even as an enemy, I can give you a full score."

(This is the enemy's affirmation of you.)

(You saw the sincerity in his words. Even though we have different views, he admires you.)

(You cut your own neck and move on to the next story.)

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[Story name: "Feng Ao Jiu Tian: The Sixth Young Lady Who Shocked the World"]

【Creator: Mizushima Kawase】

[Story Category: Female Power Fantasy]

[Story summary: In her previous life, she was a gold medal killer from an ancient martial arts family. She traveled to Luowasha and became the sixth young lady who was completely disabled in magic and martial arts. Under the guidance of a god, she secretly made a decision - she must make sure that this world will never be able to stop her! ]

[Watch the scheming Sixth Miss command the divine beast, amazing talent, and the Phoenix is ​​proud of the nine heavens! ]

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Time: Week 5

Location: Mizushima Kawai's Small World

Characters: The Sixth Miss, Swordsman Bai Wuya, and No. 1 Player Su Mingan

(When you came here, Mizushima Kawase's palm was spinning a space cube.)

(She tells you that this is a small "small world" developed under the guidance of her grandfather. This can be used as a last resort, equivalent to the "zero dimension" of the ruins world.)

(You don’t need this. She said that she would rewrite her sister and raise her in this little world that belonged to her. Therefore, she would not accept sacrifice for the time being. If there is anything that requires her to sacrifice, please wait until she raises her sister.)

Mizushima Kawaseong (calmly): "...I've never gotten over it, but now I can't blame you."

Mizushima Kawaseong: "Thank you, at least you let many people live."

(She knew what you were going to do, and took out a black candy and gave it to you.)

Mizushima Kawaseong: "This is... a poison that can destroy a person's soul. I made it sweet on purpose so it doesn't taste bitter."

Mizushima Kawaseong: "If you can't hold on after becoming the World Tree, in order to end the pain..."

Mizushima Kawanasora: “Just use it.”

(The entanglement between you two is already unclear. You killed her beloved sister with your own hands, and she also tried to drive you crazy in the eighth world. In the end, for the sake of the overall situation, she painfully chose to ignore the hatred and stand on the side of the overall situation.)

(I thought that every time you met, there would be tension, but at this moment, she knew that you were going to die, and there was only calmness in her eyes, and even a hint of respect. This respect was mixed with the raging hatred, and it would always be difficult to distinguish.)

You: "This should be the last time we meet. I have a question that has been bothering me, and I hope you can answer it for me."

Mizushima Kawaseong (looking at you): "You say."

You: "Your wish for completing all the levels perfectly...is to revive your sister?"

(The dark-haired lady smiles, and you look at her swaying braids, her twinkling eyes, her skin covered in sword scars.)

Mizushima Kawase (laughing): "There's no need to hide it now, so I'll tell you."

Mizushima Kawase: "My wish...is the same as yours from the beginning to the end."

Mizushima Kawaseong: "I'm sorry and in pain about Haru's death. But my thoughts won't change. If Haru knew that I gave up the world to revive her, she wouldn't accept it."

(You suddenly remember that Mizushima Kawaharu's wish was to save the world, so Mizushima Kawahara would naturally not give up saving the world in order to revive her.)

(This logic is so simple and clear...but I only understand it now.)

(This pair of contradictory sisters, this pair of sisters with dark undertones, this pair of sisters who have done many stupid things...)

(You sighed, unable to say anything to blame or praise, and turned away.)

(Her low voice is heard from behind.)

Mizushima Kawaseong (calmly): "...I can't say sorry. I can't forgive you, and you certainly won't forgive me either."

Mizushima Kawanasora: "So I'm only telling you."

Mizushima Kawanasora: "I wish you can realize your ideal of never regretting, Su Mingan."

(This is the last conversation between you.)

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(End of this chapter)