[You tasted it for the first time and finally had a clear understanding of what happens between men and women.]

[Conquered by the Demon King, you felt deeply humiliated. When you met the next day, you chose:]

["Senior, I was just drunk that day."]

[The Demon King mistakenly thought you wanted to vent, and on the freshly made sheets, the two of you fought fiercely again.]

[That day, your tears soaked most of the sheets. The pain of being overpowered by the Demon King made you resolve to grow stronger.]

[You pondered that it was unwise to endure mutual torment with the Demon King for a while, so you chose:]

[To participate more in Extreme Association's Maze raids.]

[Simulated Earth Divine Rune combined with Star Element Technology gave you a head-start, leaving ordinary Sequence Nine fleeing in panic.]

[The Demon King set short-term plans for the Extreme Association, mainly targeting wild Natural Maze raids.]

[Associations that follow the Racer path seldom have low-level adventurers, which causes most associations on this path to focus on C-level and above mazes for better efficiency.]

[However, there still exists a huge number of high-difficulty mazes in low-level categories.]

[Most monsters in these mazes possess three characteristics:]

[Unbearable extreme environment.]

[High monster density.]

[Monsters with power surpassing the current sequence.]

[There are quite a few mazes like these, and handing them to regular small associations undeniably risks adventurers' lives.]

[Giving them to conventional Racer Associations often leads to the association spending more than achieving.]

[Similar to Extreme Association, which got enough licenses at a young and early stage, Racer Associations are rare.]

[Even fewer associations possess adventurers surpassing the regular ones in the same sequence.]

[Fortunately, Ethereal Emblem never lacks such students.]

[Even more fortunate, the association chairman has an astonishing ability to protect the members' lives.]

[Soon, the reputation of Extreme Association spread throughout the industry.]

[People say that Extreme Association is challenging the limits of small associations.]

[Associations stronger than them have members not as young.]

[Members younger than them aren't as capable and hardly have their survival skills.]

[The presence of the Demon King even provides you a competitive edge in mid to high-end combat power.]

[Senior Sister Laura told you too much exercise could make one lose interest in such matters, and you believed her.]

[In the following year, to avoid continuing to act like a bad girl, you frequently joined the team and entered the maze, wishing to invest your free time in greater pursuits.]

[But you forgot, many things might not go as you wish. With each exploration into high-difficulty D-level mazes, the power of the Holy Bone continuously awakened.]

[Not only did you not spend your energy well, but your physical stamina also improved significantly.]

[Half a year later, you advanced to Sequence Eight faster than you expected.]

[Of course, you weren't the most special one.]

[Under the influence of the Demon King, students of Extreme Association went through constant mental sharpening during life-or-death trials, even members of Fantasy Association progressed rapidly.]

[Three months ago, a considerable batch of second-year students with enough accumulation began advancing successively.]

[The Demon King's roommate was among the earliest to advance to Sequence Eight.]

[As the Martial God Festival approached, the school organized a wave of student training and opened up material resources.]

[This training provided you the materials needed for advancing to Sequence Eight.]

[Actually, before you, Aisha had advanced first.]

[Just before the training ended, Fratiss and the newcomer Caesar from Extreme Association also advanced smoothly.]

[More terrifyingly, Senior Sister Laura and Senior Sister Miseria from Fantasy Association also advanced to Sequence Seven.]

[Top geniuses of Ethereal Emblem began to historically bloom.]

[Perhaps due to more vitality after breakthroughs, you started dreaming frequently of the Demon King again.]

[But this time, you didn't need to seek anyone to get materials.]

[Yet every time you woke from the dreams, washing sheets always reminded you of those two ambiguous nights.]

[Somehow, you stopped at the Demon King's door, unable to move on.]

[Just like the prior simulation, this time, in the Martial God Festival SOLO match, you went to compete as a member of Extreme Association.]

[Ethereal Emblem students, centered on Fantasy Association and Extreme Association, showed astonishing dominance in the U25 event.]

[After the match, Extreme Association's technology began receiving attention from many Grand Associations.]

[Many cooperation letters, like snowflakes, were sent to the Demon King, making you realize the Demon King's power would further grow.]

[You couldn't change this situation, catching up with power improvement stirred the desire to have a satisfying fight with the Demon King.]

[Yet after a battle, the sheets ended with another flood of tears.]

[Ashamed, you chose to temporarily exit Extreme Association's Maze raid group and explore alone.]

[Before heading to the maze, you went to ask Senior Sister Laura for advice on solo maze exploration.]

[Senior Sister Laura held back nothing, only while talking about this, she kept smoking continuously.]

[She seemed sad again, but you didn't know why or for whom she was sad.]

[You saw the pocket watch she held.]

[The watch was more damaged; though it was originally just the hour hand that stopped, now the minute hand was still too.]

[Seeing Laura frequently opening the watch, you chose:]

["Senior, since the hands have stopped, why not get it fixed?"]

[Senior Sister Laura looked at you for a long time, then said after ruffling your hair:]

["You're right, I should do what I need to do."]

[Three months later, Senior Sister Laura graduated.]

[You heard she joined the Inquisition of the Child of the Sun Chaser Church.]

[You were very surprised because you clearly remembered Senior Sister Laura saying she wanted to become an archaeologist traveling the continent, exploring history.]

[However, she took a path she initially wouldn't likely choose.]

[Fantasy Association and Extreme Association planned to jointly hold a farewell party.]

[It coincided just after your exit from the D-level maze "Dragon Bone Cavern".]

[Back then, deep within the maze, you encountered the powerful Maze Loner King.]

[After a fight, you finally slew it.]

[Passing by a certain corner of the cavern, you discovered traces of human habitation.]

[This surprised you greatly, Dragon Bone Cavern is an unbeaten natural maze, and logically, if someone could live contentedly here, this maze should have been removed from the raid list long ago.]

[You continue forward, and as you pass by a marsh, you see the skeleton of an unnamed adventurer]

[The body has long since turned into white bone. You gather the bones, hastily create a simple grave, and then leave the Maze]

[The next day, you attend farewell parties hosted by two Associations]

[Laura arrives at the scene, and you notice she has changed into the Court's attire]

[She seems more spirited than before, with her Magic Staff emitting a sharp cold light]

[You notice she didn't smoke throughout the farewell party, which piques your curiosity]

[The departure of the senior sisters leaves you feeling somewhat melancholy]

[You suddenly realize that Senior Sister Fufu will also leave school ahead of you by this time next year, a wave of unspeakable loneliness washes over your heart]

[As a Warrior Series member who was second only to the premier last year, you receive an invitation from the Ethereal Emblem Affiliated Middle School to cheer on future juniors and sisters]

[There, you meet a girl named Eira from the Menilanka district]

[She once handed something over to the Demon King, suspected to be an ally of the Demon King. Seeing her again at the Ethereal Emblem Affiliated Middle School, you're surprised but decide:]

["There must be something fishy about this!"]

Scene unfolds.

Rephya gazes in surprise at the small girl.

She vaguely recalls this girl was questioned extensively by the senior previously.

Seemingly, she handed over something belonging to a former Ethereal Emblem student to Senior Chloe.

Seeing her again, you suddenly feel a peculiar sensation.

This girl seems somewhat off.

Rephya inquires a teacher from the affiliated high school to understand the issue.

It turns out the girl is a [Raw Stone].

Indeed.

Just like Senior Chloe and herself, also a [Raw Stone]?

This intrigues Rephya.

After some inquiries, she receives quite a surprising piece of news.

This new Raw Stone's talent is named [Whispers of the Dead].

Its effect is to enhance Dead Spirit magic with the Super Magic Effect.

"Unexpectedly, after Senior Morton, the Menilanka district has another promising newcomer."

[You see the Demon King again on your second day back at school, and during a chat, you casually mention Ethereal Emblem has gained another Raw Stone]

[The Demon King's attention is piqued, inquiring about the specifics]

[You inform the Demon King about the "Whispers of the Dead" effect, noticing the Demon King suddenly froze]

[Moments later, he leaves hurriedly, saying he has some matters to investigate]

[Upon returning, the Demon King's expression seems complicated]

[The next day, the Demon King takes a leave]

[Upon returning again, his expression looks very grim, making you somewhat worried about your rival, you decide to ask him what happened]

[The Demon King remains silent, with a hint of fierceness in his gaze]

[It's another year for the Martial God Festival]

[The Demon King approaches you, saying he has something to discuss, you choose:]

["I'm not going to be reckless!"]

Scene unfolds.

"I'm not going to be reckless!"

Rephya watches Chloe cautiously.

Chloe originally intended to say something, but his words become stuck in his throat instantly.

He responds, speechless: "You're talking nonsense. I didn't come to discuss that."

Chloe pinches the bridge of his nose.

Xiaolu's sense of morality is still too high.

If it were him, he wouldn't just open up like this without hesitation in a simulation.

If he did open up, he'd definitely do whatever he wanted.

No way he'd be like her, doing things hesitantly after.

Not manly at all!

Oh.

Wait.

Xiaolu isn't a man.

That's okay then.

Seeing Chloe didn't come to discuss that matter, Rephya breathes a sigh of relief and softly asks:

"So, why did the senior come to find me?"

"For the Martial God Festival, I need you to target a competitor from one of the countries."

"Huh? Senior, are you crazy?"

"I'm not crazy. This time the Extreme Association's goal is focused on that country."

"...Alright, it seems the senior has his own reasons."

"I'm just suspicious, that's all."

"Hmm?"

"I've already told everyone competing this year in the Association, if we encounter competitors from the Alse Empire, we are allowed to use the Star Element Circuit to try to injure them as much as possible."

"So I'm not the only one?"

"What, Xiaolu, were you hoping for exclusive affection from me?"

Hearing Chloe's teasing, Rephya quickly blushes, stomping her foot and saying:

"Who's thinking of getting your affection?"

After speaking, she turns and runs off, not even leaving a shadow.

Watching Xiaolu be so shy, Chloe is momentarily amused.

This Xiaolu is so cute.

Clearly, she's occasionally caught in his reckless simulations, feeling powerless like a small dish, but regrets it the next day.

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