Chapter 330: Chapter 330: Arrogance and Prejudice, Perfect Clearance!

An exceptionally violent aura pressed down, making Xie Antong feel almost suffocated.

She wasn't quite sure what she had said that triggered something in the other party, causing their imposing manner to suddenly become even more overbearing.

Strangely enough, even after such intense combat, the Arrogance mask showed no signs of damage or weariness, maintaining its lofty aura throughout.

Xie Antong's mind was in disarray, unable to comprehend the meaning behind the other's words.

"Uh... I don't think 'price' should be interpreted that way..."

"Sometimes, the price isn't something one can decide for themselves."

"For instance, when pursuing power, one might lose emotions, or see important things drift away..."

Her voice gradually faded as she spoke, just as she had realized before - she truly didn't understand the person before her.

Perhaps he never cared about these things at all.

"Alright then, maybe I just couldn't be as resolute as you."

Lu Ce's imposing aura gradually stabilized as he prevented his emotions from being overly influenced by the Arrogance persona.

After glancing at Xie Antong, he chose not to elaborate further on the topic.

"If you consider yourself more important than anything else, you wouldn't find sacrificing yourself for anything worthwhile."

"Also, what you're worried about probably won't happen. Don't overthink it."

"Huh?" Xie Antong looked puzzled. How could he know whether political marriage arrangements would occur or not?

"Because they saw this game," Lu Ce said calmly, his tone still carrying that arrogant edge.

"If they didn't see it, then show it to them."

"I don't know which family you're referring to, but if they value their lives, they shouldn't trouble you."

Xie Antong felt dazed, taking a long moment to process his words.

Was this... permission to use his name as protection?

For over ten seconds, she stared deeply at the golden mask before smiling and saying:

"Is this considered 'Sin's' protective promise?"

"It is," Lu Ce replied, then tapped his chest and slowly withdrew a dark golden needle—the Gate of Death.

"Consider it interest for borrowing my things."

He extended the needle toward her.

But Xie Antong didn't take it. The blue lens of her All-Seeing Eye displayed rapidly streaming data.

Yes, this was "Sin's" help.

Not Lu Ce's help.

Her eyes wavered as she looked at the offered Gate of Death before finally looking up with a smile.

"Thank you... I wish he could say those words."

"Who?"

"No... Actually, I'm not that weak either. I've been resisting too." Xie Antong seemed to drift into memories.

"Remember our first game? When you judged me, and we argued."

Beneath the mask, Lu Ce frowned slightly—that was when Xie Antong had accidentally mentioned having someone she liked in front of "Sin."

The atmosphere had turned rather unpleasant then.

"Looking back now... perhaps you weren't wrong."

"Maybe I was just bored back then, or... looking for a reason to rebel."

Lu Ce: ......

He didn't understand why she was telling him this now...

"But thank you, Lord Arrogance, for indulging a weakling like me with such sentimental talk."

"Keep the Gate of Death. I have no use for it."

"Goodbye!"

After speaking, Xie Antong politely waved and vanished from the spot, exiting the game for the settlement phase.

Originally, she had planned to talk more during their three-hour private time.

But now, her emotions felt too turbulent—whether from the drugs wearing off or Lu Ce's earlier words hitting too hard.

She could barely hold back tears now, more overwhelmed than during her lowest moments.

Revealing his identity as Lu Ce now didn't seem wise.

She didn't know what might happen and didn't want to gamble.

At least while wearing the mask as "Sin," the strongest player, he was willing to let her use his name.

As for the real him—he'd made it clear multiple times that he would stop at nothing to gain power.

There was no need for her to do anything that might annoy him further.

Her thoughts ran wild as the mental enhancement from the All-Seeing Eye plunged entirely into this chaotic whirlpool of emotions.

Unable to sort out her feelings, she could only flee the game like escaping.

......

Under the blazing sun, with the golden battle axe planted beside him, Lu Ce silently contemplated the golden needle in his hand.

Had something been off about her just now?

Was permission to use his name still not enough?

Tch...

The golden mask frowned slightly before he finally stored the needle in his inventory.

"Exit. Settlement."

The last player departed this broken world where both deity and princess had vanished, leaving only the ever-rising sun.

......

[Game Over!]

[Congratulations, Player! Perfect Clearance Achieved! Commencing physical repairs.]

Wrapped in warm currents, Lu Ce slowly opened his eyes to emptiness.

Hearing "Perfect Clearance" made him exhale slightly in relief.

After all, this game's objectives had been strange—the "facilitate wedding completion" task didn't seem driven by anyone.

If anything, Xie Antong might have contributed more?

Meanwhile, Sun had absorbed and analyzed the most divine power.

He himself had been the main combatant.

He'd genuinely worried about failing to achieve Perfect Clearance this time.

But the results turned out fine. Hah, Sun must be fuming again.

Amusing.

As he waited for his injuries to heal, the game's voice returned:

[This special game mode was Divine Selection.]

[All Divine Selection games automatically classify as Hell difficulty, though actual difficulty varies by challenge type. Each Divine Selection game is unique.]

[Rewards will be distributed based on individual performance.]