Pain Immunity: Worried the Villains Aren’t Twisted Enough

Chapter 309: Be This Brave When Facing Your Own Happiness Too

"Wasn't it you who said my previous guesses might be wrong? I actually think so too."

"I still need to think more about it, though time might be running short."

"You go ahead and keep stargazing tonight. I won't stand here being an eyesore anymore."

After saying this, Xie Antong turned and walked toward the steps, following several distant guards as she descended, heading toward her room.

The entire way, her expression remained grim, her heartbeat rapid—so much so she could feel a slight ringing in her ears.

Damn it... did I say too much just now?

In truth, whether it was the audience or the guards watching from behind, they all felt a surge of respect toward her.

That someone could speak so fearlessly to that lunatic already astonished them.

Only Xie Antong knew the truth in her heart—after seeing the face behind the mask, her caution and fear had diminished. She simply didn't believe he harbored any intention to kill her.

Yet she dared not expose his identity, not even through hints.On the surface, she told herself the mask was meant to conceal his identity from the world, and she shouldn't give him any reason for suspicion.

But with all her analytical abilities, she couldn't deceive herself.

Taking a deep breath to ease the knot in her chest, she let out a bitter laugh.

Truthfully, hadn't he already rejected her outright during the first game, when he wore that pale green mask?

Back then, she simply hadn't known who hid beneath it.

......

At dusk, the last remnants of sunlight were swallowed by the distant mountains as night began its descent.

The golden mask flickered with shifting emotions as Lu Ce watched her leave, an inexplicable sense of wrongness gnawing at him.

A growing irritation took root in his heart.

But irritation was an emotion Arrogance should never feel—which only fueled his frustration further. The terrifying pressure unique to Arrogance began radiating from him unconsciously.

Even as night approached, people at the mountain's base could faintly see golden light shimmering from the palace peak.

"Hah..."

"This is somewhat troublesome."

The golden mask tilted upward to gaze at the night sky. Having forcibly accelerated the game's time by twelve hours, preparations for the wedding would begin at dawn tomorrow.

"This game officially starts tomorrow, correct...?"

"I feel like taking action already."

Shaking off distracting thoughts, he clenched his fists—the metallic sound ringing clear!

......

The next day, as the sky lightened with dawn's first glow, it heralded the commencement of a grand wedding.

The entire kingdom seemed to stir into motion. At the mountain's base, a group of priestly figures began dancing wildly, chanting strange slogans.

Griffins took to the skies, paving a rainbow pathway leading straight to the palace summit!

This energy-constructed rainbow bridge shimmered with divine radiance as the groom—the center of all attention—stepped onto it.

The princess had long been waiting atop the white jade platform at the palace peak.

Her white gown spilled across the ground, blending seamlessly with the jade.

All attendants stood at attention on both sides, awaiting the meeting of the wedding's main participants.

Yet most wore expressions of utter bewilderment.

This... was Hell Mode?!

Was it really about to end? The mission itself was simply to ensure the wedding proceeded smoothly.

What had they even done these past two days?

Practically nothing!

If it ended like this, then... even I could handle Hell Mode!

Many even began smiling in relief, finding the situation amusing as they prepared to enjoy the spectacle.

Only more experienced players like Shui Zhongmeng wore expressions of confusion—his past Hell Mode experiences told him things couldn't possibly be this simple.

Lu Ce stood alone at the very edge of the summit, his back to the wedding scene as if completely uninterested.

He simply gazed downward at the kneeling crowds below, silent and detached.

The princess began slowly walking toward the rainbow bridge. Surprisingly, Xie Antong was the one handing her the bouquet while helping adjust her train.

Xie Antong turned her face toward the princess's complex expression and whispered:

"Your Highness, you can still back out anytime—decide to leave this wedding."

The princess, who had been staring fixedly at her beloved, froze momentarily before looking at Xie Antong.

"You... what nonsense are you saying? Do you know the consequences?"

"We don't care about consequences!" Xie Antong said solemnly. "Not gods, not fate, not responsibilities."

"Only your own choice matters."

"If you want to leave, I can take you anywhere in the world instantly. Trust me."

Xie Antong spoke with absolute seriousness and clarity—she was currently under the influence of her medication.

Meaning, in a state of pure rationality, she had made this wildly reckless, rebellious choice.

The princess looked at her, then suddenly smiled with unprecedented gentleness—an expression no one had seen since the game began.

Reaching out, she patted Xie Antong's head gently:

"Little girl, when you face your own happiness someday, be this brave too~"

With that, she turned her gaze toward the figure on the rainbow bridge.

"Now, I'm going to my happiness."

"My love awaits me."

Xie Antong stiffened in surprise, brows knitting together.

The princess's demeanor seemed completely sincere—more clear-headed than ever before.

But... how? Could that truly be her beloved? Even if so, shouldn't he no longer be the same person?

And... though dignified, the man clearly appeared middle-aged...

By now, the princess had taken the bouquet and moved to where the rainbow bridge met the jade platform.

Dong!

The bell tolled—forty-eight in-game hours had elapsed.

The princess looked up at the approaching man, her face filled with adoration and worship.

Her groom smiled warmly back, gazing down at her.

"Are you ready?" The princess's eyes glistened with tears as her lips trembled.

"I will always support your every decision, my princess."

The prince's voice overflowed with doting affection as he smiled tenderly.

"...Okay!"

Behind them, Xie Antong grew increasingly perplexed. Her peripheral vision caught "Sin" showing no reaction—until she suddenly jolted in realization.

The All-Seeing Eye enveloping the venue revealed:

What reflected sunlight wasn't just the princess's tears—but also the glint of something sharp in her hand!