I Save The World In A Doomsday Text Game

Chapter 231-1: Three Battles with the Attendant Maidens, Dharma-Aspect Temple (1)

[You looked at the row of ancient tomes on the table, your expression filled with deep conflict.]

[After a long while, just as the Vice Palace Master could no longer hold back from urging you, you slowly shook your head, indicating that you did not wish to exchange spells for the time being.]

[The Fire-Worshipping Vice Palace Master of Iya Palace was shocked upon hearing this and quickly asked if it was because there were too many Onmyo Arts, making it difficult for the foreign mage to choose.]

[If that was the case, she could explain them all to you in detail again for reference.]

[You continued to shake your head, declaring that the spells recorded in these tomes were all highly valuable, and you wished to take them all. Unfortunately, you only possessed one book recording spells that could be offered in exchange, which was why you were so conflicted.]

[If the Vice Palace Master was not in a hurry, would it be possible to prepare a sleeping chamber for you and grant you brush, ink, paper, and inkstone…]

[All the spells you had learned were committed to memory, and if given a few days, you could transcribe them all to exchange…]

[The Fire-Worshipping Vice Palace Master of Iya Palace was overjoyed to hear this. She had assumed she could only obtain a single foreign spell. Now you claimed you could record all the spells you had learned, this far exceeded her expectations and was an unexpected delight.]

[She hurriedly summoned two beautiful attendant Onmyoji maidens to prepare a private sleeping chamber for you.]

[She plainly stated that no one would disturb the foreign mage in the coming days, and if you had any needs for food, clothing, or other necessities, you could instruct the two maidens, they would fulfill any of your requests!][You nodded slightly and took your leave of the delighted Vice Palace Master.]

[The two maidens smiled softly at you, swaying their slender waists as they led you away…]

[On the road to the sleeping chamber, Iya Palace disciples came and went.]

[But this time, they no longer regarded you with hostile, hateful glares. Instead, they looked upon you with respect, and several passing Onmyoji even bowed in greeting…]

[Clearly, your guidance during the Shikigami Ritual Assembly had shown them the power of a foreign mage.]

[…]

[The sleeping chamber was situated in a corner of the palace citadel, with artificial mountains all around and streams murmuring softly. The environment was serene.]

[The two maidens led you inside. The furnishings were exquisite, and a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone had already been prepared on the desk.]

[They stood quietly on either side of the desk, awaiting your orders…]

[What will you do next?]

[1. Instruct the two maidens to lay out the paper and grind the ink. Only with red sleeves adding their fragrance could you take up the brush and begin transcribing the foreign spells.]

[2. Order the two maidens to prepare the bed and disrobe to accompany you in rest. You needed to purge all distracting thoughts to better devote yourself to the work of transcription.]

[3. Command the two maidens to remain here, you wished to go out alone beyond the palace to explore and gather inspiration before compiling the foreign spells.]

Lin Xun sneered.

Given the nature of this infernal game, could you really expect the Direct Vision President to copy his skills into skill books?

Obviously impossible. Even if the President toiled for days recording knowledge and spells, they would never become skill books and would have no exchange value.

He decisively pressed the third option.

[You declared that you wished to leave the palace and explore Thousand Orchid City alone to seek inspiration for your writing…]

[The two maidens lowered their heads and softly explained that the foreign mage, unfamiliar with this place, would face many inconveniences exploring alone.]

[If you truly insisted, they would have to report to the Vice Palace Master, prepare carriage and horses, and summon samurai retainers to guard your safety.]

“This is essentially house arrest…”

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes.

Even if he could leave Iya Palace, there would be a squad of samurai acting as spies, making it extremely inconvenient to carry out his plans.

But if he forced his way out now, it would be tantamount to tearing off all pretense of civility with Iya Palace, and things had not yet reached that stage.

[Will you force your departure, have the maidens report your intention to go out, or choose again?]

He pondered for a while, then pressed ‘choose again.’

Then, among the three options, he selected the second one, ‘rest.’

[You glanced outside. It was already late afternoon…]

[You spoke in a deep voice. It was getting late, and after taking part in the Shikigami Ritual Assembly today, you were quite exhausted and needed to rest early.]

[The two maidens understood at once, smiling shyly. One went to arrange the bedding, while the other quietly closed the chamber doors…]

[Before long, the two maidens slipped off their garments, revealing their delicate forms.]

[They lay upon the bed, waiting for the foreign mage to join them in battle.]

[You burst into laughter and leaped forward…]

[…]

[After a long while, the deed was done… With the two somewhat fatigued maidens attending you, you contentedly put your robe back on, feeling invigorated in both body and spirit.]

[After the rain ceased, what will you do next?]

Three familiar options appeared once more: write the book, rest together, or go sightseeing.

Lin Xun grinned and pressed the second option again.

[You looked toward the window. The sky had grown dark…]

[You said in a deep voice that the last battle had ended before you could unleash all your techniques. Tonight, you would let the women of Sakura Falls fully witness your prowess!]

[With that, you lunged forward once more.]

[The two women opened their eyes wide, meeting you with helpless resignation…]

[…]

[After a long while, the deed was done… With the two thoroughly exhausted maidens serving you, you put your robe back on, your expression blank, feeling rather bored.]

[You felt somewhat fatigued.]

[After the rain ceased again, what will you do next?]

Lin Xun took a deep breath and still pressed the second option.

[You looked out the window. The moon and stars were sparse…]

[You spoke in a deep voice, “With heroic hunger, I feast on the flesh of the Eastern Isles; in jesting thirst, I drink the blood of the pirates, once more!”]

[Under the maidens’ terrified gaze, you charged forward without hesitation!]

[…]

[After a long while, the deed was done… The two utterly exhausted maidens had already fallen into deep sleep.]

[You trembled as you put your robe back on, feeling your steps unsteady, as if your body had been completely hollowed out.]

[You felt utterly exhausted!]

[After the rain ceased and the clouds dispersed, what will you do next?]

The options before your eyes had changed, reduced from three to two.

The first option was still to write the book, but the second option of resting together had disappeared, and the original third option had also changed.

[2. Slip quietly out of the sleeping chamber, seize the chance to sneak out of Iya Palace, and go explore Thousand Orchid City.]

Lin Xun smiled in satisfaction.

Without drawing a blade, he had quietly disposed of the two spies planted by the Vice Palace Master, an excellent result, though it had taken a toll on the Mage President.

If he had been using the Corrupted Earth Giant, he would likely have routed his foes with ease and felt no fatigue whatsoever.

Still, for the frail mage’s body to achieve such results was already an extraordinary performance.