What do you mean by "this is a dating game"?

Chapter 2 Past Lovers

It's been a month since I transmigrated to the world of Sui.

[Among all wonders] was activated a total of nine times.

Sieg is still exploring the true value of this capability, and for now—the clients coming in aren't high-quality ones, making it difficult to monetize.

The previous nine were mostly rude adventurers with terrible manners, just people who coasted along and fooled their friends.

Sieg carried heavy bags at the docks; he wasn't much more prestigious than them.

But he was still too lazy to communicate with them; his life was precarious, and he didn't want to talk or listen.

The remaining two or three seem to have some skill.

But their questions weren't subtle enough or important enough; they clearly didn't take Sieg seriously and suspected he was faking it.

Under such circumstances, Sieg would certainly not ask for money.

We exchanged a few words, maintained the mystery, and aimed to collaborate again in the future.

His only income to date came from a very respectable old man.

Ten copper coins are roughly equivalent to 5 RMB.

It's not that the old man is stingy.

In the world of Sui, offering 10 copper coins to the gods was a token gesture, expressing devotion and piety.

Sieg sized up the flustered young woman before him and concluded that she might be a valuable customer.

She was dressed very well, with fair and delicate skin; she looked like a lady from a well-to-do family.

He didn't know exactly what had happened to her, but Sieg felt he should lend a helping hand.

Sieg has been doing hard labor for a month!

Give her a hand.

She thought the family was well-off, so exchanging a few gold coins for saving her life wasn't unreasonable, right?

"Master of the Fire Palace...please, please do..."

Hearing the refusal in the speech, Peach panicked.

Her frail shoulders trembled as she said again, "I don't want to... I don't want to die. I'm a student of 'Great Witch Oz,' I..."

[Oz, the Great Witch, a familiar name.]

As soon as Peach finished speaking, a bright red system notification immediately appeared before her eyes.

Sieg paused slightly.

This was the first time he had seen a notification from the system since he transmigrated!

And what about Oz, the Great Witch?

Is it that hidden romanceable character?

Sieg remained silent, the bright red words flowing like water, slowly unfolding:

As is widely known, *Love in the World* is not a tower-climbing game, but a romance game. However, the romance system is hidden; players need to discover the romanceable characters themselves.

You've found them.

[During the seven years of the game, you experienced unforgettable love with four women. They have never forgotten you and still harbor strong feelings for you.]

Oz was one of them.

You can try connecting with your past and reclaiming the power you once possessed.

Interacting with the woman in front of you who calls herself a "student of Oz" will unlock node rewards.

"??"

What does this mean?

What does it mean to "still harbor some strong feelings for you"? It doesn't sound like a compliment at all...

Sieg forced himself to remain calm, at least for now, and to face the woman before him with composure.

He remained silent.

His silence was agonizing for Peach.

"Lord of the Fire Palace, please...save me."

Slowly, Peach bent down.

Sieg saw that Peach had an extremely luxurious body.

Narrow shoulders, slender waist, hourglass figure. Her shimmering golden hair cascades down her back, its smooth texture captivating.

And, what huge breasts!

It wasn't noticeable when it was standing, but now it bends at the waist, like a mountain of gold or a jade pillar collapsing, rolling down with tremendous force—it's unbelievable!

"Miss Peach, lift your head."

Sieg spoke gently.

Peach didn't dare to straighten up, but simply raised her upright face.

Sieg added, "Begging is pointless. Your weakness won't awaken anyone's sense of justice; it will only embolden them to tear you apart. Be tough, be composed, make people feel you're not to be trifled with—that's the right attitude for negotiation."

Peach knew she looked very disheveled.

But how can she remain composed?

already……

We've reached a dead end.

She was unusually honest: "But... I have no chips..."

"Of course you do."

Sieg smiled slightly: "If you are willing to pay a small price, I can bestow a favor upon you."

—[Interacting with the woman in front of you who calls herself a "student of Oz" will unlock node rewards.]

One of the system notifications that appeared earlier was this one.

Sieg is interested in node rewards.

He continued, "I will give you a curse, but also a blessing. I need you to observe and test someone for me. If you can do that, then I can make an exception and help you this once."

Surveillance?

Exam?

Peach hesitated, "I...I don't know what you're talking about, Lord of the Fire Palace..."

"That man is called Sieg, a young man living in Blackscale City on the border. For the next year, I want you to observe him and determine whether he is qualified to become my 'Apostle'."

Sieg stood up and walked to Peach.

A dangerous, scarlet glow emanated from his palm; it was the "curse of certain death."

He bowed his head, his face hidden in the shadows: "If you can keep your promise, then reach out and accept my gift, which will bring you peace and happiness. If you break your promise, my gift will become a vengeful curse, and you will die unjustly."

Accept? Refuse?

Do we even have a choice?

Peach was unwilling to accept it; she hated it.

"I do!"

I have never been so determined.

Without a word, Peach raised her hand and tightly grasped the scarlet light in Sieg's hand.

The radiance was so vibrant that it seemed to seep into the pores, penetrate the flesh, and flow through the entire body like a snake.

Peach let out a short, sharp cry of pain.

It's so hot!

Her back felt like it was on fire, as if she were being branded with hot irons; her body was tense.

Extraordinary feelings arose spontaneously, and a certain inviolable belief was imprinted in my heart.

— "Find Sig, observe Sig!"

—You must keep your promise!

The murmurs of the Lord of the Fire Palace swirled in my mind.

Peach looked at the Holy Spirit standing in front of her and felt that he was tall, majestic, and untouchable.

The "curse of certain death" subtly influenced her mind.

Her soul was branded with a steel stamp, and until the curse disappeared, she loved him with all her heart and soul, and devoted herself entirely to the "Lord of the Fire Palace".

"...Savior."

It doesn't seem strange that Peach has changed its name.

A brief pause.

She noticed that the Lord of the Fire Palace did not correct her form of address, and was secretly pleased and satisfied with her humility and subservience: "Savior, after we are out of danger, I will immediately send someone to find Sig. I will take him with me and take good care of him."

No, no.

Bringing it with me seems a bit dangerous.

After time travel, you may find yourself with no one to rely on, and no safety net to rely on.

Sieg's anxiety was amplified to an extreme, vaguely resembling paranoia, as if he might be killed at any moment.

Things are fine now.

The title of Lord of the Fire Palace only spread within the small area of ​​Blackscale City and did not attract the attention of those who were interested.

The girl in front of him must be a resident of the area around Blackscale City, which is why he boldly made the request to let her "observe Sig".

Sieg knew his worth.

He knew the mechanisms of all the fire palaces inside and out, even the most secret and important [path to godhood], he knew them very well.

Without sufficient power, having one's identity exposed could very well mean losing one's freedom.

Even if it's self-deception, Sieg believes that one must conceal one's identity as much as possible.

He shook his head and said, "Strong flowers can't be grown in a greenhouse; broken bones are the best lessons. I don't want you to deliberately get close to him; you shouldn't interfere too much in his fate. What I want to see is Sieg's true self."

"..."

Peach was speechless.

She really wanted to ask her what she should do, but the "Lord of the Fire Palace" didn't seem to have any intention of giving guidance, leaving her to figure it out herself.

Sieg asked, "What's your name?"

"I am Honey—ah, no. Peach is the nickname Mr. Oz gave me. My name is Emilia, Emilia Wood."