Chapter 589
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Chapter 589: The Final Game
[Ruin-level Relic?]
Maryse stopped for a moment.
She couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of relief upon hearing this sound.
She had encountered the Savior’s voice before, explaining various matters. However, back then, the voice had been emotionless, almost mechanical.
Now, everything was completely different.
It had to be him.
In a state of almost losing consciousness, Maryse did not seek an immediate solution for the situation. Instead, she posed a question that seemed more significant.
[Is it really you? I mean, is the profligate your incarnation…? I don’t want to rely solely on unspoken understanding, but I want absolute confirmation… Please, tell me.]
At last, the day had come. Bai Yan understood in his heart that there were some truths that could not be hidden or avoided forever.
[Hmm.]
Thus, Bai Yan openly confirmed the matter.
[Why?]
[Because, when this all began, I was not powerful enough… If I revealed my true self back then, I would have been vulnerable to manipulation by some deceptive members of the Babel Tower.]
Bai Yan responded honestly.
In truth, he had this concern. Especially after the witch appeared, Bai Yan felt an even greater need to hide his identity as the Savior, keeping it a secret from the Babel Tower’s members.
Everyone admired and revered the Savior’s mysterious persona, but they would struggle to accept being controlled by an ordinary young man who had accidentally gained immense power.
[Only then would it be easier to control the Babel Tower… and force you to obey my commands.]
Bai Yan didn’t attempt to soften the words, using the term “obey” directly rather than something milder like “influence.”
As for Maryse, he now wanted to be truthful, no matter the potential consequences.
Maryse responded.
[From a logical perspective, had I been in your position, I might have made a similar choice…]
[However…]
[Emotionally, I can’t accept your deceit.]
[Was the version of you I once knew just a mask you created, and is any of your current honesty real?]
[In your eyes, am I just a useful servant, or someone foolish enough to be manipulated?]
[If you view everyone around you as mere tools, how are you different from Reno Augustus?]
Her voice clearly carried her anger, and Bai Yan was prepared for it.
Afterwards, there was silence.
A heavy silence.
[Maryse…]
Bai Yan felt uneasy.
If Maryse had continued to yell or curse loudly, he might have dismissed it as inconsequential. But her silence was something entirely unfamiliar to him.
The half-elf girl was unlike Mu Ling or Kaluoer.
Mu Ling admired the person who had saved the World and provided everything she had now. Kaluoer also cherished the person who had saved her.
They didn’t care about that person’s identity or secrets.
If we’re to speak bluntly, deep down, Mu Ling and Kaluoer never saw themselves as equals.
They didn’t mind being seen as tools either.
But Maryse was completely different.
Her emotions were intense!
She never held back her anger!
Especially when it came to the deceit and betrayal of those around her.
This connection allowed Bai Yan to feel her pain and sadness, even overshadowing her anger.
He could empathize with her heartbreak, and even felt sorrow because of it.
But this wasn’t the time for emotions to take over.
[Maryse, the power of the Ruin-level Relic ‘Candlelight in the Moon · Unextinguished Vitality’ provides an endless reserve of dark energy, shielding your perception, and disrupting mine, in fact.]
[First, you don’t need to search for the dice—just wait for them to arrive… they will automatically fly into the players’ hands.]
[Also, Amy recorded the contents of each square, while I control where the dice will land. You don’t need to do anything else… just focus on throwing the dice well.]
At present, Bai Yan couldn’t forcibly control Maryse’s body.
If she… like in the first “Babel Tower” playthrough, just like that version of Maryse, would rather see the World destroyed than…
Fortunately, Bai Yan had overestimated it.
Though no further answers came, Maryse continued to follow his instructions.
Even she understood that emotions couldn’t dictate her actions right now.
Bai Yan fell deep into thought.
At this moment, a big problem emerged—he couldn’t fully control where the dice landed, only his own side.
Negative energy had the effect of “blocking and interfering.”
When Solitary and Pride rolled the dice, Bai Yan would be unable to control them or predict the results.
With limited influence, he could only do his best to guide Maryse’s and Amy’s dice toward better outcomes.
But he kept going.
Now, Bai Yan had gained the power of Mu Ling, using her strength to unleash the dice more effectively.
Thus, the game continued for another two rounds.
It was now Maryse’s turn.
Maryse’s piece was only seven squares away from the finish line, while Amy’s piece had nine more spaces before the finish line.
Normally, they would each need two more rounds to finish the game.
As for what was happening on the other side…
Bai Yan could figure it out.
By Amy’s analysis, they could deduce the optimal dice rolls for each side in these rounds.
Bai Yan imagined that each roll from Solitary and Pride would land perfectly in the most favorable position for them.
So, Pride’s game piece still had eight spaces to move before reaching the finish line.
But Solitary, with just five spaces remaining, could reach the end!
It seemed like the game was already lost.
But Bai Yan knew there was still a chance for a comeback.
No! For someone like him who controlled the dice, this wasn’t just a “possibility,” but an assured victory!
If Maryse moved five spaces and entered the “whirlpool” square before reaching the finish line, they could still win.
Once a piece enters the “whirlpool” square, the player must roll the dice again. If the result is odd, they move back by the corresponding number of spaces. If it’s even, they move forward by that number.
This meant Bai Yan only needed to get Maryse’s piece to move five spaces forward, land on the “whirlpool,” and roll a “2” to go directly to the finish line!
Victory was within reach.
Even though they hadn’t won the game yet, Bai Yan already envisioned the outcome.
He commanded Maryse to roll the dice.
The voice of the half-elven girl rang out once more.
[Hmm…]
[For everyone’s sake… I will roll the dice, even though I’ve come to dislike you, I still wish for the survival of everyone in the Babel Tower.]
Maryse spoke calmly, then she threw the dice again.
The massive dice tumbled across the floor.
Using the power of the Ruin-level Relic, Bai Yan controlled the dice’s state and quickly made it land… on five!
Perfect. The game piece moved five spaces.
Whirlpool!
In that instant, the half-elf’s piece entered the whirlpool, just two spaces away from the end!
So close!
Maryse held the dice again.
She took a deep breath and threw it once more.
“Is this the end?”
At that moment, the Ruin-level Relic landed on the floor. Bai Yan tried to control it, but a stronger force blocked his interference.
What?
Bai Yan was stunned.
Their power was even greater!
Instantly, the “mist” in the room dissipated, and everyone could see clearly.
Amy and Maryse exchanged glances, noticing that Pride and Solitary stood in their places.
Maryse looked at the dice, her eyes wide with surprise.
1!
Her piece moved one step forward.
“How could it be?”
Pride laughed, leaving the young girl stunned before Solitary threw the final dice.
Five.
He won.
“The game is over.”
Everything began to fade in the shimmering silver light, and amidst the infinite glow stood Solitary, shining like a dazzling celestial being.
He spoke calmly.
“Even though we both wield Ruin-level Relics, it’s clear that my power unlocks far more potential in these relics… while you are weak and unable to fully control them.”
“False Savior, you will soon vanish.”
He paused for a moment, and a slight smile tugged at his lips. “Next, it’s the final game.”