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Chapter 40: Simulation Ends, Evangeline's Conspiracy?
Chapter 40: Simulation Ends, Evangeline's Conspiracy?
[Evangeline looked up at you, her icy blue eyes softened by the warmth of the moment.]
[Her lips curled into a gentle smile as she whispered, "Linley, I would be honored to be your wife. You've proven yourself not just as a powerful avatar master, but as someone I can trust and rely on."]
[Her words touched you, and you could see the sincerity in her eyes.]
[This wasn't just about the Solstice Family's benefit; it was a genuine connection between the two of you, one that had grown stronger through shared experiences and trials.]
[You leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead, feeling her relax even more in your embrace. "We'll face whatever comes our way together," you said, your voice filled with quiet determination.]
[Evangeline nodded, resting her head against your chest, her breathing calm and steady now. "I'm glad it's you, Linley," she whispered, her voice barely audible, but filled with emotion.]
[As the moment lingered, you decided to take a step further.]
[Reaching into your space storage, you pulled out six avatar crystals and offered them to Evangeline.]
["You've already absorbed seven avatar crystals," you said, holding the shimmering crystals in your palm. "With these six, you'll be able to achieve Zenith just like I did. Consider this a gift from your future husband."]
[Evangeline's eyes widened slightly as she looked at the crystals.]
[She wasn't one to be pretentious, especially after everything the two of you had been through.]
[With a grateful smile, she accepted them, her fingers brushing against yours as she took the crystals.]
["Thank you, Linley," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "I promise, even if death do us part, I'll never marry another man. You're the only one I want by my side."]
[Her words were a vow, one that resonated deeply with you. You knew she meant every word, and it only solidified the bond you shared.]
[However, Evangeline then added, "I won't absorb the avatar crystals now. My energy, both physical and mental, is drained after helping you with your avatar's evolution. I'll need to be at my best to handle the process."
[You nodded in understanding. "That's fine. We can do it tomorrow. I'll be here to protect you and make sure no one disturbs your evolution."]
[With that assurance, the two of you lay down on the bed together, the intimacy of the moment lingering as you held each other close.]
[The exhaustion of the day's events washed over you both, and soon, you drifted off to sleep, the warmth of Evangeline's body beside you providing a comforting presence.]
[In the quiet of the night, you slept soundly.]
[You died.]
[Remark: You died while you were asleep. Even I am speechless.]
[The god simulation is over.]
[Died at the age of 18.]
[This god simulation's evaluation: Excellent(-)]
[Due to achieving a simulation score of Excellent(-), you can choose four rewards from the following:]
[Reward 1: Space Storage (Purple)]
[Reward 2: Invisible Providence Zenith (13 avatar crystals absorbed)]
[Reward 3: 12 avatar crystals]
[Reward 4: 500 million kania dollars (Converted into 100 million dark dollars to fit Terra's currency)]
[Reward 5: Loyal Servant - Roosewell Movandick aka Hellhound (Came with Cerberus Zenith)]
[Reward 6: A Wealthy Family's Favor (One-Time Use Prop)]
Even when faced with such lucrative rewards, Linsley couldn't help but stare at the screen in disbelief, fixated on the words "You died."
He had felt everything—the warmth of Evangeline's body when he embraced her, the soft, pleasant sensation of sleeping beside her. And yet, the next thing he knew, he was dead.
The contrast between such a sweet, intimate moment and his sudden, unexplained death left him astounded.
For a moment, Linsley ignored the list of rewards entirely, shaking his head in disbelief as he muttered, "Are you for fucking real?"
"How the hell did I die in my sleep? What kind of bullshit is this?"
Linsley remembered the god simulation where he had the Useless (White) talent, and sure, that death was unusual, but at least it made some twisted sense—he was nerfed into oblivion.
But this time? He was a damn Zenith Avatar Master.
He knew how powerful he had become. Hell, he could probably destroy an entire continent if he had the time. Yeah, an entire fucking continent.
Given enough time, he could spread his tentacles and sink it all, his avatar's range practically infinite.
He might not have some flashy AOE skill to wipe everything out in one go, but who the hell needed that when each of his tentacles was like a damn laser, capable of tearing through anything?
If Linsley wanted, he could erase a continent, piece by piece.
And yet, here he was, dead in his sleep. It didn't add up. Not one bit.
"System, I know you're in there. If you ended my simulation just because I became too powerful and it screws up your weak-to-strong narrative, then just say so. Don't be so fucking blatant about it."
Linsley sighed, feeling more frustrated than anything. "I was fine with the rewards. I could've just started another simulation tomorrow, no problem. But this? This is ridiculous."
Then a thought crossed his mind, one that made his stomach turn. "Unless... Evangeline killed me while I was asleep. And in the end, even someone as experienced as me who can see through people's hearts couldn't see through hers."
Linsley speculated, "Is this Evangeline's conspiracy against me? But it doesn't add up. If she was after the avatar crystals, I had already offered her the ones she needed to become a Zenith Avatar Master."
He continued to reason with himself, "And it's not like I'm some selfless, generous guy. I gave her those crystals because I don't need them right now. After evolving my avatar, I learned that I require something far superior to avatar crystals—celestial crystals."
"To advance my avatar and evolve it into a Celestial form, I need seven celestial crystals. And from what I can gather, becoming a Celestial Avatar Master is equivalent to achieving godhood and becoming a god!"