VIP Chapter 341: The Other Side of the Stage’s Turn (3k)
Will followed Ribel cautiously. Ribel led him out of the Dust Bone Corridor through a “back door” that the Adventurer’s Guild would surely not find. They then arrived at the nearby Dungeon, Meng Xia. Here, Will realized that Ribel hadn’t lied; the “risk dungeons” listed by the Adventurer’s Guild were indeed their “base.”
“Walk to the end of this corridor, and you’ll see Ms. Li Wei’qi. Of course, perhaps you’ve already figured out that our base is also a mezzanine built inside the dungeon.”
He suddenly stopped, hands behind his back, looking at Will respectfully as if he were a “guest,” and then pointed towards the door.
Will used his Demon’s Left Eye to look around. At the very least, there were no traces of mental magic on or behind the door. There were also no casting traces of magic on the ground near the entrance. This proved there were no traps. Of course, if she wanted to harm him, she wouldn’t need to go through all this trouble to bring him here. The names “Apex of the Galaxy” and “Li Wei’qi” that she revealed were indeed not “traps” to lure him to his death.
“Don’t worry. I’m not tricking you. Ms. Li Wei’qi is very interested in you and has been looking forward to meeting you.” Ribel said, as if seeing through Will’s cautious thoughts.
“…Is she here?”
“Yes. You’ll see her when you open the door. However, the exit isn’t here. I have to go report back to your father. The next time we meet, it might be as enemies on opposite sides of the dungeon.”
Will pondered his words, wondering if this meant he, a dead person, had already been pushed to one side of the dungeon. He nodded and turned to open the door.
When he was born into this world, he had imagined if he would ever have the chance to see the golden-haired, blue-eyed beauty described in the original work—the Empress, Li Wei’qi, born in Nov,’s dungeon, “Apex of the Galaxy.” While the various species within the dungeons had race descriptions that fit the “Western Fantasy” setting, Li Wei’qi was an exception. In all descriptions, she appeared more like a “human.” When she first appeared, she seemed to radiate a beauty that commanded attention—shining golden hair cascaded down her back, with a few strands occasionally falling by her ears. Tall as she was, she wore black high heels, and her uniform-like attire added a touch of spirited demeanor.
However, these were not the main points. The feeling she gave off was that of a strong leader. While being “gentle” towards her own people, she could manage all her subordinates perfectly and handle all relationships. She made you feel her “kindness” while also earning your sincere obedience. Finally, she possessed a “mysterious aura” that was perhaps the most truthful in the entire book. The secrets she hid were no less than Xiu’s. By the part Will had read, he had never seen her in her “monster” form. Therefore, her abilities were also a point of curiosity for Will. If the name of a dungeon could hint at the inclination and type of its monsters, what did “Apex of the Galaxy” signify? Was it a symbol of the galaxy? Could it mean the manipulation of stars?
As he thought this, he pushed the door open and smelled the aroma of alcohol wafting from inside.
“This is…” The strong scent of alcohol, highly pure, seemed to carry a hint of mint’s refreshing quality. The moment he stepped inside, it felt as if he had already drunk it, seeping into his nostrils. Chaos Alpha. Even if Will forgot everything else, he wouldn’t forget this drink, the one Li Wei’qi in the original work showed extreme fondness for in the tavern.
“Oh my. I’ve heard so much about you. Perhaps we should have met sooner.” Her voice reached him before he saw her. This “mezzanine” was very different from the place Liya first brought him to in Will’s memory. It was much smaller, like an “office.” The walls on both sides were lined with bookshelves. Will observed that the titles on the books were not written in modern languages and were completely illegible. The source of the voice was in the chair in front of him—the voice was the same as in his memory, at least as it was in the animated adaptation of the original work.
“After all, you and I should both be ‘Awakened Ones.’ It’s a shame you never discovered my existence.” She spun the chair around with one foot, turning it from facing away from him to facing him, and then rested her hand on the table. Her long golden hair followed her arm onto the tabletop. Her uniform was draped like a shawl over her back. She was wearing only a gray turtleneck sweater, which made her chest, visible on the table, appear more prominent. It was almost the same as in his memory… except… her eyes. She wore a black blindfold over her eyes, completely obscuring them, as if she were blind. Will didn’t remember her being set as “blind”—nor could she be, as “perfection” was a very important label for her.
“Awakened Ones… What is that? Is that a term you created?” he asked, taking a small step to the left to observe her movements. Her head didn’t move at all; she clearly wasn’t relying on “eyes” to see him. Will’s hand once again went to his ring. She felt “dangerous.” This description, which had never appeared on her when she was a wealthy dungeon patron who supported the protagonist, now manifested. Contrary to the “approachable” leader in the original work, she exuded a sense of danger that made others want to avoid her.
“You know the name ‘Apex of the Galaxy’ and ‘Li Wei’qi.’ Doesn’t that prove you have ‘woken up’ in this world? After all, in the current world, neither of these things exists, does it?”
“I didn’t awaken; I just transmigrated…” Will stopped. He seemed to have not understood one thing. He had already discovered that he wasn’t the only one in this world who knew the future direction of this story—that is, who knew fate. For example, Carver, and the Li Wei’qi before him, and himself. However, they might not be transmigration holders like himself, with their own methods of knowing these things. The Empress before him was one example.
“Oh. I see. It’s a shame you didn’t awaken but fell from beyond the universe.” Although she carried a sense of danger, her way of speaking was still somewhat similar to the book—always mixed with some “riddles.”
“Furthermore, Ms. Li Wei’qi, I’m only here to complete a ‘trade’ with you, not to truly cooperate.”
“Alright, alright. Sigh, you’re unwilling to even chat for a bit, Will. You are indeed much more cautious than the ‘Will’ before.”
“If you’re referring to the child of the Hysterm Family, he is already dead. The one standing here now… let’s call him W for now.”
Will took a few steps forward. He noticed that although Li Wei’qi couldn’t see, she might have other ways of sensing. As he moved forward, Li Wei’qi clearly frowned—but didn’t stop him.
“I can tell you where to obtain the materials you want. When it comes to dungeon materials, even if you searched the entire dungeon inside and out, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who understands it better than I do.”
Will had almost reached her. Yet, she didn’t draw any weapons or assume any defensive posture. She simply stood there, not looking up at him. Li Wei’qi harbored no hostility. She genuinely wanted to cooperate. Will felt slightly more at ease about the danger she exuded and walked to her desk. He looked down and saw a map on the desk in front of Li Wei’qi, marking the locations of the enhancement materials he desired. Carver, that old scoundrel, clearly had several dungeons that weren’t on the Adventurer’s Guild’s shared map! He had hidden them again.
“Alright, this is what I want. What do you need me to do?”
“Go find the Witch.”
“The Witch?” Will remembered that Lis wasn’t originally someone helping them? Why would they need his help now?
“Yes. Witches, due to their long lives and the convenience of hiding in dungeons, tend to avoid taking active action.”
“I understand that much.” After all, he still wanted to help a certain little witch out of this state.
“After a certain day, they stopped cooperating with us.”
“May I ask why?” Li Wei’qi revealed a somewhat embarrassed smile upon hearing this question.
“Because we didn’t give them what they wanted.”
“…Isn’t this really your own fault?”
“That’s a long story. I can give you this item now, but what they lacked before was… a little bit of patience for the North Star to rise?”
Another metaphor like this. “I need you to bring the Witches back.”
Will understood… Due to his “relationship” with Liya, he became the person who could contact the Witches most easily. It was no wonder Li Wei’qi didn’t refuse to help him with his request regarding influencing the Witches.
“This can be part of my plan.” Will nodded and rolled up the newspaper—she didn’t seem to intend to keep it.
“Also, that Green Ghost Stone…”
“Is that what you call it?”
“Yes. How did you obtain it?”
“Once you’re willing to join us, as an S-Rank secret, I’ll tell you everything without reservation?” She tilted her head, continuing to try and lure him into joining—Will knew that Li Wei’qi herself really liked recruiting everyone she met.
“Your S-Rank secrets are quite casual. Then I’ll be leaving.”
“So, one last question. Since you’re here, won’t you join us? Become a member of Apex of the Galaxy?”
“Until I complete… what I want to do with my new identity, I won’t join you.”
“Aren’t you curious?”
“Curious about what…”
“The ultimate of the dungeon, the end of this world, what will it be like?” Li Wei’qi presented an exceptionally tempting prospect for an “Adventurer” in this world. Will paused upon hearing this.
“Something no one has ever seen, merely existing in settings as a pursuit for someone with nothing to do—perhaps I’ll consider it with them in the future.” Unfortunately, this temptation was ineffective for him. He wasn’t “completely uninterested,” but rather… from his perspective, it was something that only held meaning when it was “elusive.” The origin of the world, the ultimate of everything, the end of all things—descriptions like these only have meaning as objects of exploration when the people in this world don’t know what they truly are. To truly know would become a burden. At least, that’s what he thought now. He paused, not waiting for Li Wei’qi’s next words, and opened the door.
“See you later. I’ll see you again when I bring the Witches back.”
“See you later.” After listening to the sound of the door closing, sending him off, Li Wei’qi murmured.
“Something no one has ever seen…”
“Oh my, what a pity.”
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“His way of ‘awakening’ is indeed different from mine. So he can’t guess…”
“The ultimate of the dungeon, I really did reach it, didn’t I?”
Postscript
This volume was not supposed to end here, but the previous two chapters felt like the end of a story, so I decided to use them as a lead-in to the next volume. I apologize again for any accidents caused by my lack of understanding regarding sensitive points in this volume. The free chapters for compensation have been revised eight times. I’ve been busy and sick recently. I’ll check with the editor when I have some free time (；へ：). The next volume will feature the long-awaited plot of regret and the taming of yandere characters. However, it’s almost time to finish. I work during the day and often write until two in the morning. I might need a break after finishing this book.
Volume Five
