At the seventh level, atop the Black Sea Terrace, the Federation Watcher Commander, Zack, had a complex expression as he looked at the scene in the center of the battlefield. Finally, he couldn't help but turn to the Blonde Magician. "Mr. Magician, is she also from the World Tree?"

At this time, other Transcendent Commanders who were listening intently also came closer to hear. They were naturally very curious. Because... this battle seemed unexpectedly easy. The enemy, known as 'The Ultimate Evil,' had been firmly suppressed and immobilized. For safety, the Supernatural Squad could simply fire at it from the perimeter using firearms.

What surprised them was the person engaged in battle. Because they all knew this person—the only female protagonist in 'If You Are Strong, Climb Ten Thousand Meters,' hailed as the strongest human on earth, the Goddess who had once climbed peaks for five days and nights without sleep! In the videos, she didn't exhibit terrifying combat power, and she seemed not much different from a normal person. However, here in this Secret Realm, the Goddess suddenly became a real goddess, with an invisible aura of Gang Qi protecting her body, and each of her strikes affected 'The Ultimate Evil's' attack rhythm. She pursued the enemy ferociously, utterly dominating the battle.

The occasional attacks that the enemy managed to get in, like the Blood Blade of the Earth Spring, caused heavy losses to the Supernatural Squad, making it clear to the Transcendent Commanders just how powerful the Goddess was. The enemy was fast, with extremely strong defensive power, and its Magic was brutal and powerful. Without the Magician and the Goddess, their Supernatural Squad would almost certainly have been unable to defeat it.

Apart from Angel Zack, there was almost no one among the Transcendents present who could face Merlin in direct combat. Even Zack had to focus mainly on dodging; otherwise, he could be dismembered by Merlin's Blood Blade at any moment. So, the most shocked person here was Zack. He absolutely couldn't understand how the Goddess, who more than two months ago was at best an outdoor survival expert, had transformed into a combat master in such a short time. Even Zack himself had spent a full half-year devising a combat style to adapt to his Angel Awakening.

However, if Zack had known the truth, he might have jumped out of his skin—it took the Truth Seeker just three seconds to adopt this powerful combat master's demeanor.

After entering the seventh level, Ren Suo took three seconds to equip the Truth Seeker with abilities such as Combat Basics, Good Dream Technique, Magic Garment, Magic Lock, Magic Healing, Strong Heart Technique, Touch of Healing, and the first chapter of Mysterious Sovereign's Secret Records.

And then the Truth Seeker took on this form. She was covered all over with the toughest 'Clothing.' Her hands were donned with the sharpest 'Clothing' and 'Locks' capable of restricting the enemy's movements. The moment she was hurt, 'Healing' was applied instantly. Even in close combat, her 'Combat Basics' allowed her to continuously strike Merlin's joints, altering his attack direction—although Merlin was a Strange Creature, he was at least humanoid in shape.

Although the Truth Seeker's combat power surely could not yet match 'Ren Woxing' or 'Devouring the Spirit of the World,' Ren Suo had already seen this character's Potential—she was the only special unit who could ignore the ability slots and use all of Ren Suo's acquired abilities. In a MOBA game, it was as if she were a hero who could use all skills.

The Truth Seeker's strength entirely depended on Ren Suo. When the Truth Seeker was weak, she was just a mortal. However, as long as Ren Suo acquired sufficiently numerous and powerful abilities, the Truth Seeker could be elevated to a terrifying level.

Among the game characters Ren Suo possessed, the Truth Seeker's Potential could completely rival that of Ren Woxing and Devouring the Spirit of the World. Since Ilina had never fought in reality, Ren Suo found it difficult to judge.

Blonde Magician: "The World Tree only has Magicians; she naturally isn't one of them."

Zack asked, "Then why did she appear here?"

Blonde Magician: "Because The Ultimate Evil was too powerful. Even with your help and that of our Magicians, we couldn't be completely sure. However, a Truth Seeker was recently still in this world. So, the senior Magicians of the World Tree discussed with the Fairy Palace and decided to have her come help us this one time."

As soon as the terms "Truth Seeker," "senior Magicians of the World Tree," and "Fairy Palace" were mentioned, the Commanders all started to tremble.

Caroline, having dealt with Magicians many times, knew that Magicians were straightforward and didn't conceal things, so she directly asked, "Does 'Truth Seeker' refer to that powerful blonde girl? Why is she called a 'Truth Seeker'?"

"Exactly," the Blonde Magician said. "The name 'Truth Seeker' wasn't our choice; it was defined by the Fairy Palace. Anyone who, through their own Effort, comprehends the will of heaven and merges with the heavenly way... I don't understand what that means myself. In any case, such one-in-a-million talents are directly accepted as official members by the Fairy Palace. And they all share a common name: 'Truth Seeker'."

"Mr. Magician," the Yangtze Troops Commander said with a slightly strange expression, "I feel like the Magic the Truth Seeker is using seems to be..."

"The Truth Seeker came from the Mysterious Country," the Blonde Magician proactively said. "I don't know the specifics of the Truth Seeker's abilities. However, it's said that she has a tremendous Learning Ability—quick to learn and quick to master."

His words made it quite clear: the Truth Seeker is so powerful now, but her abilities were learned from your Mysterious Country.

The other Transcendent Commanders all looked sideways, thinking, We never expected your Mysterious Country to be so formidable!

Although the Yangtze Troops Commander felt a bit embarrassed, he had to feign Calmness and accept this praise. Yes, we are indeed that formidable.

But he had already made up his mind to conduct a thorough investigation when he returned—exactly who had taught the Magic to the Truth Seeker! Identity verification was necessary to log into the Law Net Instrument! There definitely was a Traitor!

And the Traitor, Ren Suo, was currently considering whether to buy a few more Spells to keep in reserve. However, Ren Suo already looked down on First-Tier Magic, and as for Second-Tier Spells… even if he bought them from the Law Net Instrument, he might not even manage to get started. If he hadn't mastered the Spells, they couldn't be generated as Skills in the 'Equipment Interface'.

Fortunately, the abilities he had accumulated during this period alone were enough for the Truth Seeker to suppress Merlin!

When Merlin's Health Points dropped to 50%, he sacrificed the Human Skin Book to summon Liblom!

This was an almost insurmountable hurdle. Even if the Truth Seeker was strong, she could only handle one; handling two would definitely be impossible.

If it had been around ten days earlier, Ren Suo could only have had the Magicians make some sacrifices, using a dozen Forbidden Techniques to instantly kill one, letting the Truth Seeker and the others handle the other to achieve Victory with minimal sacrifices.

But now, there was no need!

Just then, with a sway of her figure, another Truth Seeker appeared! Struggle Warrior (Residual)!

Merlin and Liblom, two bosses, naturally required two Truth Seekers to overwhelm them!

The battle that followed was almost without suspense. Zack suddenly asked, "Why does the World Tree need someone from the Fairy Palace to help? Don't you have senior Magicians?"

Blonde Magician: "No, it's not time yet."

"Just as the powerful beings of the Fairy Palace do not descend, the senior Magicians of the World Tree naturally do not appear either."

"Because they could easily destroy the world."

Ten minutes passed, and Merlin and Liblom, who had been intensely suppressed by the two Truth Seekers, finally both fell.

"I have been... looking forward to this for a long time."

Ren Suo glanced and saw seven Female Magicians gathered around Liblom. Liblom, an aggregation of longing, was dissipating into streams of light, yet he was deeply bidding farewell to the Female Magicians, "Ah, I am already dead... You can grieve for me for a while, but do not grieve for too long...

"The memories with you are the most important things within my longing..."

Not wanting to listen to this Harem King's sweet nothings any longer, Ren Suo controlled the Blonde Magician to approach Merlin. Merlin had now reverted to his original human form, kneeling on the ground with a circle of purification emitting black smoke appearing beneath him.

However, the defeated Merlin spoke, "Your hand is the Hand of Redemption, unstained by blood."

"But, please sacrifice me."

Blonde Magician: "Why?"

Merlin: "The Holy Grail is within me, or rather... I am the Holy Grail.

"The Holy Grail resides within a Magician's body. If the Magician cannot endure its power, they turn into an evil creature. If a Magician can endure it, then they can stop the world's Prayers. The Holy Grail is the longing of all beings.

"Sacrifice me, and the Holy Grail will become the power in your right hand. You will become the source for all Magicians, as well as the vessel for Hope and Despair. But... I can sense that you possess this 'capacity.' Your multiple equivalent exchanges with the Holy Grail have proven your qualification."

Equivalent exchange with the Holy Grail... isn't that just Krypton Gold? Is this an Easter egg that appears from spending too much on Krypton Gold?

"And redeeming me, the Holy Grail will transform into longing and merge into your left hand, but... I will live. A Magician who has fallen once, it's normal to fall again. Moreover, I will become an immortal Strange Creature, a monster seeking the Holy Grail. You wouldn't want to face my attacks every day, would you?"

"I would."

The Blonde Magician's response completely surprised Merlin.

This was Ren Suo's true feeling: If, for this reason, 'Mage Under the World Tree' were to release additional content, Ren Suo would be so thrilled his pinky might cramp—his 'Goddess Jade Pendant' was practically vibrating with anticipation! Where else could he find such a great opportunity to kill Merlin several more times and trigger the 'Goddess Jade Pendant'?

The Blonde Magician reached out to Merlin with the Saint's Left Hand. Merlin erupted in white light, reflecting his longing—or rather, the benevolent longing that had Corrupted the Holy Grail:

"Human beings will never give up their Prayers for the future.

"To gain something is also to lose something.

"The anguish brought by shattered Hope might well be the price.

"Because humans always have far too many Desires.

"No matter how harsh the era, humans will continue to hold Hope for the future, to keep dreaming.

"Only those who endure disappointment and maintain Hope can change their Destiny. The only thing that must not be given up is Prayer.

"Believe in yourself, your wishes will certainly come true!"

The white light gathered around Merlin, lifting his body and allowing him to gently land on the ground.

On the screen, the Female Magicians and the Supernatural Squad were stunned, staring blankly at Merlin.

Outside the screen, Ren Suo's mouth was agape, big enough to fit a duck egg, as he stared blankly at Merlin on the screen.

The silver-haired Merlin, dressed in a gray magic robe, slowly approached the Blonde Magician and said in a gentle and graceful voice, "Your capacity astounds me. Your props have completely cleared the residual longing within me... Merlin, wishes to become your strength."

Yes, Merlin, redeemed by the Magician, had transformed into a curvaceous silver-haired beauty!

The game popped up a message: "The longing the Player obtained during the Redemption will be recognized by the Holy Grail. According to the Player's words and actions, the Holy Grail will fulfill some wishes."

The Player's words and actions!? What did I say!?

Ren Suo widened his eyes, looking at the game's popup message:

"Wish ①: Merlin and eight other characters will become 'Magician's' Special Followers. When 'Magician' is deployed, multiple followers can be brought along.

"Wish ②: Special Followers must be female."

Could it be... I rambled in the game about the World Tree's Magician system, and how Magicians eventually undergo feminization, so the Holy Grail fulfilled these wishes?

Ren Suo blinked. Can I change them to other wishes... for example, 'Ren Suo, so beloved that people adore you, cars make way for you, and coffins open their lids upon seeing you' or something like that...?

However, there were only a few days left until the game's final upload time, and even if Ren Suo wanted to play again, there wouldn't be enough time.

In the scene, the dark clouds in the sky quietly dissipated, and brilliant sunlight bathed the ruins on the high platform.

The Black Sea dissipated like smoke, revealing the golden fields on the land of the seventh level.

The Female Magicians, all unharmed, and the Supernatural Squad gathered around the Magician and Merlin, bathed in the golden light, frozen into an eternal painting.

"All Forbidden Fruits have been purified!"

"Mission Complete!"

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