The Demonic World I designed
Chapter 1269 - 1268: Ali’s Conditions!

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1268: Ali’s Conditions!

This is really... didn’t think of it at first...

When Ziyue and Old Liu heard about it later, they were also stunned. But after thinking about it, they realized it as well. Indeed, how could the nobility entrust their lifelines to those youngsters? They only believe in themselves, even if the one at the helm is their own son, they wouldn’t trust them!

"What should we do?" Ziyue frowned, "There’s a high chance that group of people won’t be willing to give out this authority!"

Chen Qing’s face was also grim. If that group is released, there’s a high probability they would directly use this authority to shut down the game, or they might even be insiders.

"Select thirty Positive Level senators, send them back, grant them this authority, and promise certain guarantees."

"But..." Old Liu frowned, "How can we ensure those thirty senators aren’t traitors?"

"With Ali!" Chen Qing took a deep breath, "We’ll have to use Ali!"

"Using Ali probably won’t work..." Ziyue shook her head, "Last incident, Ali’s Vital Energy was severely damaged. She hasn’t used her Memory Talent since then, and forcing it might cause tremendous strain, especially using it multiple times consecutively."

"Let’s ask her first."

Soon, Ali arrived after getting the notification. Upon hearing the possibility of the game shutting down, her face turned pale.

"Are you saying we might die within this year?"

"That’s pretty much it..." Chen Qing said helplessly, "Ali, it’s do or die time now. No one can escape. If you don’t act, it’s very likely..."

"What does it matter to me if Digital City is gone?" Ali sneered, "I didn’t make things this way. We are test subjects. How much suffering did we endure back then? And now you’re telling me to preserve this spark, to make me do such an overburdening task, for what?"

"Who knows what the side effects of my overstrain would be? What if I lose my memory? Or worse, permanently lose my ability?"

Chen Qing was stunned, not knowing what to say for a while. He personally disliked emotional blackmail and detested such people the most. His beliefs shouldn’t be forced on others. Ali has already sacrificed a lot to save Jiangnan.

"You said you’d protect me. Is this how you protect me?" Ali said coldly.

"Sorry..." Chen Qing smiled bitterly, "I was too hasty. Let me think of another way."

Ali was taken aback but quickly added, "It’s not that I can’t help..."

Ziyue chuckled on the side, immediately getting glared at by Ali, "What’s so funny?"

"If you have conditions, just say it directly. No need to act like this." Ziyue shook her head amusedly, "You know very well who Chen Qing is. Is it necessary to put on this pose just to gain a higher bargaining chip?"

"Hmph... Who knows, people change. I can’t see into his heart." Ali pouted. Chen Qing was the only person whose heart she couldn’t see through. Even though he saved her from the abyss, she still had reservations.

"What do you want?" Chen Qing asked curiously.

"What could she want?" Ziyue rolled her eyes at Ali, "This lolicon just wants to survive with her little boy."

"What lolicon!" Ali was embarrassed, "I am not!"

"Then why do you always hover around that kid like a love-struck fool?"

"I... I’m waiting for him to grow up. What do you think of me? How could I act on it when he’s still a kid?"

"Wouldn’t you?" Ziyue suddenly chuckled.

"None of your business!" Ali’s face turned red immediately.

To be honest, she did have those thoughts when she was younger... Ah, it’s too sinful.

"Ahem..." Chen Qing immediately understood, "You want to leave early for Digital City?"

"What else?" Ali rolled her eyes, "You said yourself, it’s very dangerous here, and you hardly have any certainty. Ninety-nine percent chance we’ll die. Why should I stay and wait for death? I haven’t lived enough!"

"Besides..." Ali said seriously, "Once I act now, my ability definitely won’t be usable for a short time, possibly not recovered in a year’s time. Under such circumstances, I can’t help you, and instead, I’d be a burden. If my ability were swallowed by that monster, it would be even harder for you to deal with."

"Indeed..." Chen Qing nodded.

"So... do you agree?" Ali asked with some anticipation.

She really wanted to visit Digital City, to see her compatriots, to see the so-called real world. Although it might not be as good as this world, she wanted to see it. And indeed, she didn’t want to die.

The problem is, that world is very important. If she goes back, one slip, and the entire Digital City might be controlled by her. By then, the entire Federation would be in her hands, and many people would feel uneasy.

"Alright..."

While Ali was nervous, Chen Qing nodded directly.

"Huh?" Ali was stunned and then looked at Chen Qing in disbelief, "Really?"

She just mentioned it in passing, not expecting him to agree so readily.

"What do I have to gain by lying to you?" Chen Qing smiled at her, "You can’t regain your ability quickly, and once in Digital City, you wouldn’t be able to do much. Even if I can’t deal with that monster soon, I can’t stop you from doing anything. The world in your hands is better than being with noble heirs. Even with your antics, Digital City might fare well under your management."

"Hmph, of course!" Ali said smugly.

"And if I can deal with that monster quickly, I can always bring you back." Chen Qing said with a smile.

"You’re quite confident!" Ali snorted.

"So be it... What’s the maximum number of people’s memories you can look at?" Chen Qing asked a serious question.

"At most... one hundred people. If they are non-Transcendents, my current limit is about that. But you’d better ensure no Heavenly Demon is lurking. If those deviant spiritual powers attack, I might strain faster, so you’d better select some reliable ones..."

Chen Qing nodded and then looked at Old Liu, "Old Liu, do you have any recommendations?"

Old Liu looked at Chen Qing. Being asked for recommendations now almost meant absolute trust. He felt complicated for a moment, having betrayed him once. Should he still trust him again now?

Chen Qing looked at him and immediately understood what he was thinking and said directly, "In this situation, there’s no time for scheming. Just like when you first came back to find me, the biggest difference between you and Elder Long is that you understand the bigger picture, unlike Elder Long, who only worries about his own end and couldn’t care less if the world ends."

"I see..." Old Liu smiled.

"I am not very sure either, but we can perform a test."

"A test?"

"Yes... a test!"