I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1972 - 2000: [Labyrinth of Lies] vs [Childward]
"Liberation!"
From the crowd, a dozen children rushed out, heading straight for the jade foot. ππ£πππ°πππ§πΌπππ.π°π¨π¦
Just like the previous mothers, they effortlessly suppressed it.
"[Fantasy Becomes Reality], to think thereβs a Visualized Item like this, whatever you think in your heart can come true?"
"Thatβs too unreasonable."
"Unfortunately, thereβs another Law shrouding this city, which actually restricts your power."
"Do you think I stood openly before you without reason? Your understanding of Visualized Items is too shallow."
Da Jianbi sneered and threw the jade foot to the back of the crowd.
"You despicable person, using children as a shield!"
The jade foot was indignant. Due to Fu Xinrenβs [Childward] ability, her [Fantasy Becomes Reality] could only cautiously release Laws, creating only beautiful things without any lethality.
"Youβre wrong, the children have grown up and are capable of protecting me, so why should I stop them?"
"Your so-called protection is merely inhibiting their growth, essentially age discrimination. Look at the stunning results, the entire cityβs mothers have become prisoners, and youβre no exception."
Da Jianbi laughed heartily. Now the morale of my army is high, the mothers are all suppressed, and once Fu Xinren is dealt with, Li Xiaobai and the others will return to normal.
The large army surged into the City Lordβs Mansion.
On the high platform on the second story, stood a white-haired figure.
"City Lord Fu, itβs been a while."
Da Jianbi looked up at the person and greeted with a smile.
"Iβve kindly hosted you, what is this supposed to mean?"
"Does creating chaos in my city benefit you in any way?"
Fu Xinren held a sleeping infant in his arms, speaking calmly.
Da Jianbi: "You took away my companion first; Iβm forced into this situation. I hope City Lord Fu understands."
Fu Xinren: "Isnβt it fine to remain in this playground? It represents eternity."
Da Jianbi shook his head: "A life of unchanging monotony means regression. This world is fun precisely because everything is constantly changing."
"This eternally unchanging city, its beings are merely puppets."
Fu Xinren: "Youβre very cautious, deliberately avoiding prohibited words. Have you already seen through my Visualized Itemβs capability?"
"Who knows? What is City Lord Fuβs Visualized Item exactly? Would you care to explain it well in front of my army?"
Da Jianbi chortled.
"You will find out!"
Fu Xinrenβs expression turned stern. His body suddenly twisted, rapidly shrinking, transforming into about a five or six-year-old form in the blink of an eye, though his gaze remained sharp.
"Those who violate rules need punishment, but for you alone, as the City Lord, I do not wish to take you out so easily. You are not qualified to enjoy everything in this eternal playground!"
"Visualized Item: [Childward]!"
A beautiful figure appeared behind Fu Xinren, with the face of a woman in slumber.
"Oh no, this guy turned into a child. The observation point of [Childward] has shifted onto him, and will now judge me according to his preferences."
Da Jianbi felt a shock, glancing at the Ghost Infant. What on earth was this brat doing? Why havenβt they released the Visualized Item yet? As long as the Law is released and Fu Xinren disappears, they would win!
Seizing the moment when Da Jianbiβs attention was captivated by [Childward], Fu Xinren flicked his finger, launching a Sword Qi straight at the opponentβs body.
But the next second, the soil beneath Da Jianbiβs feet squirmed, raising a dirt wall from nothing to block the Sword Qi.
Da Jianbi dusted off his body placidly: "This is not a good habit; how can a dignified City Lord act so petty?"
"You know, blood is the greatest taboo."
"Different star systems, different stars, even different regions, their cultures can vary. But one thing remains unchanged, and thatβs parental concern for their children. No parent would want a four or five-year-old child to witness blood, be it in literary works or painting and sculpture, this is strictly prohibited."
"My [Childward] exists precisely for that, wiping out all inappropriate elements for children. Even someone like you will regain a new self after erasing all unsuitable elements."
"You will be no exception, how many attacks can you evade? And can you ensure you wonβt violate any rules while evading?"
Fu Xinren sneered.
This was his domain, giving him an absolute advantage.
"I also have a trump card, your Visualized Itemβs capabilities have all been exposed before me, while you know nothing about mine. Because of this vigilance, youβre handling things so cautiously, right?"
"Deep inside, you fear me, donβt you? After all these years, no one has ever pushed you to such a degree, right?"
Da Jianbi maintained a façade of composure, though inwardly panicking.
Why hasnβt the Ghost Infant acted yet? Surely they havenβt encountered a mishap?
And if we act now, is there something still holding us back?
Something feels off. If the ability of [Childward] erases all inappropriate elements for children, then why have Li Xiaobai and the others just turned into kids?
If Fu Xinren were to die now, the ability of [Childward] would vanish, and everyone would return to normal. Could it be that among the many people present, someone possesses a terrifying power, making the Ghost Infant hesitate to act?
"I know, your trump card is this infant, isnβt it?"
Fu Xinren stopped his attack, looking at Da Jianbi with keen interest.
"What are you... talking about?"
Da Jianbi felt his heart skip a beat.
"Hahaha, youβre very cautious, surely a veteran in battles, but before me, the City Lord, you are still too tender."
"From the moment we met until now, your peripheral vision strayed to this infant a total of eleven times, your gaze seemed as if youβre expecting something."
"Let me guess, this infant was picked up by chance a month ago, so itβs impossible for you to know him. The jade foot said you once took this infant away for a while β was it then that you did something to him? Could it be you secretly placed a Magic Treasure formidable enough to defeat me in his swaddling clothes?"
Fu Xinren, with an expression as if seeing through everything, lifted the Ghost Infant high and tugged him out of the swaddling.
The swaddling was empty, with nothing inside.
"Thatβs impossible β in his clothes perhaps?"
Fu Xinren frowned and quickly tore the Ghost Infantβs clothes apart.
Still, nothing was found.
"Somethingβs not right, you mustβve done something. Your expression just now was like desperately copying your neighborβs exam answers in the final second before the test ended..."
"Could it be, this infant itself...?"
Fu Xinren suddenly realized something and attempted to discard the Ghost Infant.
"Stop!"
"Are you going to trample on your beliefs? Arenβt you building a playground just for children? Throwing away the child in crisis and picking them back up when safe, is this what you call eternal guardianship?"
"Pick up the infant, Fu Xinren, hold it as if it were the last drop of water left in the palm of your hand while in the desert!"
Da Jianbi roared.
"You detestable creature, you donβt need to teach me."
"Since you deliberate to provoke, then Iβll accept it all. From now on, regardless of what despicable trap youβve set on this infant, I, as the City Lord, will not let him leave me for even a step!"
Fu Xinren seethed with fury, being lectured by Da Jianbi wounded his pride, something he could not stand. He wanted to make this hateful guy vanish from the world as soon as possible.
"Youβve made me lose patience completely, Da Jianbi."
"[Childward]! Judging this chaos as inappropriate for children, judging Da Jianbi as the instigator, erase all traces of him from this world!"
Da Jianbiβs aura surged violently, his body rapidly shrinking, yet he showed no fear on his face: "Do you think I would be afraid?"
"The one whose traces will be erased is you!"
"Go, partner, I name your Visualized Item as [Observer]!"
