Heroes' Prison

Chapter 832 - 788 Heaven and Hell

Yun instantly furrowed his brows, lowering his gaze to the Blue Rose in his hands.

That woman could only be seen by him; no one else could see her. Clearly, she had come specifically to find him.

During the brief conversation, the woman with smoky eye makeup exuded an air of mystery everywhere, especially with her exaggerated makeup and those deep eyes, as if they were black holes. They were a pair of eyes one could never forget after seeing them.

Who was she? Why did she say they would meet again in the future?

Yun thought for a moment but did not delve deeper into it. His mind was entirely preoccupied with Qin Shiyu.

The Sunset had completely sunk below the horizon, and Moonlight blanketed the earth as a brand new night arrived.

The Roses of the City of Roses appeared even more enchanting under the Moonlight, but Yun no longer had the heart to admire them.

He paced back and forth in the garden, occasionally checking the online list, anxiously waiting.

An hour passed, then another, yet Qin Shiyu’s avatar remained gray, and Yun’s anxiety grew more intense.

At this moment, he suddenly received a message!

It wasn’t from Qin Shiyu—it was from Zu Zaiyu.

His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly opened it—

"Brother Yi, we just received news that No. 9 successfully completed the mission, assassinating Rosiv Duncan, a high-ranking World Federation official. She is currently on the run. After killing him, she obtained several confidential World Federation documents, which she sent back to us. We are now analyzing them; this information might deal a significant blow to the World Federation!"

Reading the message, Yun felt a faint sense of relief. The most dangerous moment was during the assassination itself; if discovered, it became almost certain death. Once successfully on the run, the survival chances greatly increased—she might even hide away indefinitely with luck.

Yun promptly replied, "Update me immediately!"

"Got it!" Zu Zaiyu sent back the reply before quickly logging off.

Yun continued waiting in the garden, but his emotions had begun to calm somewhat. The roses in the flowerbeds seemed even more splendid. The murmurs of couples whispering sweet nothings weren’t as grating on the ears anymore.

Unknowingly, the Moon gradually descended, and the sky at dawn lit up faintly. A new day arrived. The City of Roses became emptier as countless players logged off to prepare for a day of work and study.

Yun felt a tinge of melancholy—after waiting all night, Qin Shiyu had still not logged on.

He was about to log off for breakfast and decided to check the online list one last time.

It was at this very moment that Qin Shiyu’s avatar came online!

Simultaneously, the first rays of the Sunrise burst forth from the horizon!

The entire world, along with Qin Shiyu’s avatar, lit up in unison!

Yun’s darkened heart felt as though the clouds had finally parted, dispelling all the lingering gloom!

Without even sending her a message, he immediately activated the "Hero’s Teleportation" skill on his Hero’s Ring earned from the group championship at the martial tournament, teleporting directly to Qin Shiyu.

In the next moment, his surroundings changed—he suddenly appeared beside the woman.

The figure he yearned for day and night finally stood before him.

The last time they met had been in the distant Land of Dongying.

The two stood in the golden Sunrise, gazing deep into each other’s eyes.

All around them stretched an endless Rose Ocean, every delicate petal adorned with crystalline dew, gleaming in the morning light.

The air was fresh, the Sunrise felt warm, and the world looked radiant.

Qin Shiyu wasn’t wearing her mask, presenting herself fully to Yun for the first time.

Suddenly, she smiled, and her smile seemed to make the entire world brighter.

But soon, her eyes turned red, and two tears spilled forth, shimmering under the sunlight.

"Brother Yi, can you see this? I smile with tears in my eyes."

"I can only see the smile beneath your tears."

...

Unable to hold back any longer, Qin Shiyu threw herself into Yun’s arms, embracing him tightly.

Yun hugged Qin Shiyu just as tightly, letting months of love and longing pour out in that instant.

"Brother Yi, I almost thought I’d never see you again."

"Are you safe now?" Yun breathed in the scent of her hair, his hand firmly pressed against the back of her head to prevent her from pulling away.

"The place I’m hiding in was prepared long ago; the World Federation shouldn’t be able to find me. The organization won’t give me any more missions going forward. I’ll be dedicating myself to staying with you in The Second World." Qin Shiyu’s voice was soft and tender. "Brother Yi, I’ve obtained some very crucial intel this time! Did you know that you’ve already been to the Ghost Gate once?"

"What do you mean?" Yun’s expression became serious.

Running her fingers through Yun’s hair, Qin Shiyu gently explained, "The World Federation wanted to extract you from the Rose Prison and secretly execute you. But since Rose Prison is jointly managed by the World Federation and other major nations, they would need voting approval from those nations’ representatives to get you out. Within this, Desire Arises from the Heart’s father cast his vote in favor—a vote that nearly sealed your fate. However, another representative cast a dissenting vote. It was precisely this vote against the motion that thwarted the World Federation’s plan."

"Oh? Who cast the dissenting vote?" Yun opened his eyes curiously and looked at Qin Shiyu.

"Dao Feng’s father." Qin Shiyu’s tone carried a trace of gratitude. "If not for that opposing vote, they would’ve long targeted you. Dao Feng must’ve discovered your true identity in reality and had his father intervene. At this rate, the World Federation might expose your identity—you should be ready for that."

"Let them expose it if they wish! There’s not much impact now anyway," Yun replied indifferently.

A year ago, if Yun’s true identity were exposed, it could have caused some trouble. But now his influence had grown so strong that even revealing he had been in the Rose Prison wouldn’t matter.

"Currently, the World Federation’s main focus is on Ni Dongde. Ni Dongde’s resistance is driving them mad. His actions help draw attention, easing much of the pressure you face. We don’t need to worry so much about the real world and can concentrate on building our lives in The Second World."

After saying this, Qin Shiyu kissed Yun lightly on the forehead. "Brother Yi, I’m logging off for breakfast now. You’ve waited for me all night—go log off and eat too!"

With that, the two simultaneously logged off.

Yun opened his eyes, returning from The Second World to reality, back to the dim confines of the Rose Prison.

The walls around him were mottled and aged, flaking with plaster, while the floor was uneven, and the rusted iron doors exuded decay. Every corner of the prison radiated with an aura of desolation.

This was a stark contrast to the earlier scene he shared with Qin Shiyu amidst the Rose Ocean.

Both places had Roses—one felt like Heaven, while the other was more akin to Hell.

But some bonds are destined to reunite, even if one exists in Heaven while the other remains in Hell.