Mini World Game Console-Chapter 723 - 724 Just Want to Be Your Hero

"Alright, now all the hindering people have left."

Qiao Muyi closed the balcony's floor-to-ceiling windows and drew the curtains on both sides, her gentle voice seeming to chew on blades, whips, and candles.

Hearing that something was off in her tone, the Black Cat attempting to mingle and slip by unnoticed tried to sneak away but was grabbed by the scruff of the neck by Gu Yueyan and held in her arms. "Luna, long time no see. I didn't expect you to live with Mr. Suo for more than ten days without looking for me."

Seeing her companion caught, Little Jiu stood up indignantly, charging while bravely shouting, "I'm going to go back to sleep now, goodbye brothers and sisters—"

"No rush."

Dong Chengling teleported in front of Little Jiu's escape route, caught her in a hug as she ran into her arms, and smiled. "Tonight, I'm allowing Little Jiu to stay up a bit later."

"Little, Little Jiu thinks that young children still need enough sleep..."

"MEOW MEOW MEOW."

Ren Xingmei silently took a tub of potato chips out of her suitcase, poured herself a cola, moved her chair away from Ren Suo, and joined the others in creating an encirclement around him.

This time even his sister had turned traitor. Ren Suo knew he had no chance to escape and, with the resignation of a pig unafraid of scalding, spread his hands and said, "Alright, what do you want to ask? But it's better not to ask about the Fairy Palace Transcendent; that's my unmentionable secret."

Although he had summoned the Fairy Palace Transcendent twice in front of everyone, even exposing Luna, Ren Suo was very clear that 'They are all my game characters'—this truth was too unbelievable. Plus, if he explained that, he'd have to explain the gaming mechanics, the Mini-World Game Console, and Ren Suo had no desire to reveal the Mini-World Game Console. Be it selfishness or desire, Ren Suo felt it was more like a mutual understanding. An understanding between him and the Mini-World Game Console. Although thinking this way seemed to have a sort of egotistical idealism, Ren Suo felt that the kind of Player the Mini-World Game Console needed was someone like him, a Player who would never graduate. One who would not abuse the console for desires, one who would not give up playing because of reality, one who would not reduce their pursuit of the game's ending because of difficulties.

The strength of the Mini-World Game Console had refreshed Ren Suo's imagination several times, from changing past history to participating in a deity's heartbreak, and now it was even directly intervening in the dynastic changes of Another World... Such powerful forces were enough to provoke the envy of any person or power.

Although Ren Suo trusted them, why expose a secret and increase the risk? As long as he kept his mouth shut and didn't talk about the Fairy Palace, Ren Suo believed these girls wouldn't make things difficult for him.

Then, Dong Chengling, Qiao Muyi, Gu Yueyan, and Ren Xingmei simultaneously pointed at the Black Cat in Gu Yueyan's arms.

The Black Cat, knowing it couldn't escape, blinked its beautiful eyes and tilted its head as it meowed, as if to say, "What are you talking about? I can't understand you; after all, I'm just a cat."

Qiao Muyi said, "Xiao Suo, have you not only caused trouble for Yueyan on The Dark Side of the Moon, but also for the Moon Chanter, a deity? Tell me, is there anyone else who hasn't come out? I wouldn't be surprised if you tell me Zhao Huo is actually a woman now. That time you helped Zhao Huo inquire about how to buy women's underwear, is there a deeper reason?"

Gu Yueyan said, "Mr. Suo, you didn't tell me when Luna came back. Are you planning to inform me only at your second wedding?"

Ren Xingmei said, "Brother, I remember you've been sleeping with this cat these days! And you even said when she transformed into a person before, she wasn't wearing clothes!"

Dong Chengling said, "Suo, is the Moon Chanter a mistress too?"

"Wait a minute, Teacher Dong, what do you mean by 'is also a mistress'?" Gu Yueyan suddenly stood up.

"Xiao Suo, you've actually been sleeping with this cat these days!? And this cat can transform into a naked cat woman?" Qiao Muyi's eyes emitted a strange light.

Ren Xingmei spat out her cola. "Yueyan, what second wedding? My brother has been married before?"

"Suo, you even help other men buy women's underwear...?" Dong Chengling's expression turned rather stern.

Seeing that a partial supernatural war covering Cultivators from the second to fourth transformation, from Space-Time Ability Holders to Demon King Ability Holders, was about to erupt, Ren Suo fell silent for a moment, looked up, and said, "Let's talk about the Fairy Palace then?"

Regardless of whether they were listening, Ren Suo gave his prepared reason. "I am actually... an Earth Hospitality Officer for those Supernatural Organizations that have transcended the mundane world."

Their attention was indeed drawn, as Dong Chengling asked, "Supernatural Organizations? Not just the Fairy Palace?"

"Yes, The Three Gods' Church, The World Tree, the Fairy Palace; other Supernatural Organizations may appear in the future."

Ren Suo paused and said, "I have some connections with them. I can sometimes contact them, but that's only sometimes. Maybe I could have them visit my home often in the future, but now I can't."

Not just Dong Chengling, but everyone was a bit disappointed upon hearing this. After all, there were quite a few strong figures in the Fairy Palace, and everyone had their favorites. These included the Truth Seeker, Ren Han the Handsome Monkey King, and the Disaster Messenger Goddess of Food.

Qiao Muyi crossed her arms and asked, "So what specifically are you responsible for as an Earth Hospitality Officer?"

"Well..." Ren Suo thought for a moment and said, "It's kind of like being... a Village Chief of the Novice Village?"

"Village Chief of the Novice Village?"

Everyone was slightly astonished, except for Ren Xingmei, who also had a Player's mindset and understood Ren Suo's words. She asked, "You mean, you are responsible for welcoming the Transcendents from Fairy Palace and then assigning them missions to accomplish?"

"Yes, exactly, just like that!" Ren Suo said with increasing certainty. "Just like the activities similar to a Village Chief in a Novice Village!"

"For some reasons unknown to me, those ancient Supernatural Organizations cannot descend to Earth at will now, but these organizations can reap immense benefits from public welfare activities like protecting Earth and resolving mysterious events, so..."

"What benefits?" Gu Yueyan frowned slightly. "Although I think it's a bit like Severing Bridges, I have a concern. If some disasters are tests humanity needs to endure—tests that, through effort and sacrifice, allow us to obtain Knowledge and treasures for technological advancement—then this kind of protection from Supernatural Organizations might actually prevent humans from progressing correctly."

Ren Suo thought for a moment, then shook his head. "The benefits they gain are not predicated on harming the future of humanity but are more like..."

Do game characters receive benefits in a game? Of course, they do. In addition to the happy endings Ren Suo creates for them, game characters also acquire treasures and enhanced abilities in the process. However, the immense benefits Ren Suo was referring to had nothing to do with game characters. It had to do with himself. The real immense benefits were the Treasure Boxes Ren Suo obtained and those exclusive rewards. They also included the Merit Points, which allowed him to top-up his account, purchase new games, and even participate in big lucky draws!

After contemplating for a good while, Ren Suo finally found a suitable adjective to describe the rewards of his game console: "Merits!"

"Each time a Supernatural Organization protects the world, each time they engage in mysterious events, they earn Merits closely linked to this world!"

Ren Suo explained the significance of the game rewards in simple terms. "Merits can enhance their abilities (ability props rewards), extend their time to descend to Earth (Rippling Spring Sounds), and even allow them to foresee upcoming mysterious events (buying new games), reducing the difficulty of resolving the events (Krypton Gold)!"

Gu Yueyan slightly nodded, accepting Ren Suo's side of the story.

"Supernatural Organizations are eager to participate in protecting Earth's ecosystem and resolving mysterious events that affect human productivity. However, their High Order powerhouses cannot stay on Earth for extended periods. Thus, these organizations choose some Transcendents or ordinary people, give them sufficient help, and let them resolve the mysterious events."

"If these chosen ones fail to resolve the mysterious events, the powerhouses of Supernatural Organizations will make a crucial appearance at critical moments, paying a great cost to forcibly descend and assist the chosen ones in completing the tasks."

When Ren Suo explained this, everyone suddenly saw the light.

"So Los from 'Annals of the Otherworld Empire's Demise' is a chosen one? No wonder he thanks the 'Supreme Supreme in the Unknown' when no one is around. It turns out to be this way!"

"Then the adventurers from 'High Energy Ahead' were also chosen ones? Is it because they were too weak to complete the mission, so Ren Han appeared at the final moment?"

"No wonder the Magicians in 'Mage Under the World Tree' are always in a hurry. They indeed cannot stay long."

"Luna, were you also a chosen one?"

"What about the Eastern Han Ren Family and the Truth Seekers?" Ren Xingmei spotted a loophole. "One is from a past history, and the other has nothing to do with the mysterious events at all."

Ren Suo bluffed his way through. "That's Ren Naiser using Steal Camera to illicitly film the growth histories of the members of the Supernatural Organizations!"

Qiao Muyi asked, "Then who is Ren Naiser?"

Ren Suo blinked, thought for a long time, and said with a heavy tone, "Actually, I am Ren Naiser."

"Oh?" Everyone was slightly startled.

"But you are also Ren Naiser," Ren Suo said earnestly. "There might not be a Ren Naiser in this world, or perhaps everyone is Ren Naiser."

Qiao Muyi said, "Speak human."

"I don't know who that Ren Naiser is, the one who uploads the transcendent videos on the internet."

Ren Suo honestly said, "I think the so-called Ren Naiser might be all the creatures of this world. Ren Naiser obtains information from all creatures, then makes and uploads videos. However, Ren Naiser seems to be on the same side as the Supernatural Organizations, as the videos do not expose my presence."

Ren Suo really didn't know who the Ren Naiser on the internet was; it definitely wasn't him. As for how Ren Naiser's videos were taken, there were many possibilities, and Ren Suo presented what he thought was the most likely one.

"But what does this have to do with your job as an Earth Hospitality Officer?" Dong Chengling, holding Little Jiu, tilted her head and asked.

"Because I am a modern person," Ren Suo said. "Although the Transcendents from the Fairy Palace World Tree can predict future mysterious events, they have been detached from the mundane world for too long. They usually lack communication channels and are unable to adapt to the changes in the world. This makes it difficult for them to organize an action plan to help the chosen ones successfully resolve the mysterious events."

"But I am different."

Ren Suo convinced even himself. "My job as an Earth Hospitality Officer is to rely on my superior Wisdom, transcendent perspective, and astonishing perseverance. With these, I revise the prophecy over and over, create comprehensive action plans for the chosen ones, and help them smoothly resolve the mysterious events."

"For novice Transcendents, confirming targets, devising plans, and guiding growth—that's my job as an Earth Hospitality Officer! It's pretty much the same as the role of the Village Chief in the Novice Village in the game!"

Ren Suo did not like lying. Although he was reluctant to expose the existence of the Mini-World Game Console, he was also unwilling to deceive these trusting people with lies. More importantly, Ren Suo knew that once he told a lie, it would take countless more lies to cover it up, just as he would soon pay a heavy price for concealing the presence of Luna and Little Jiu. But between lies and truth, there was a transition. He didn't lie, nor did he expose anything, but found a way that was easier to understand than 'this is all just a game' to explain his relationship with game characters.

And he actually made it sound pretty convincing.

Getting the game, isn't that just like foreseeing the future?

Beating the game, isn't that the same as helping the main character (the chosen one) plan their actions?

Ren Suo didn't consider himself the owner of the game characters. Instead, he felt more suited to the role of an Earth Hospitality Officer. This meant he was responsible for hosting characters visiting Earth from the game, sometimes even helping them buy clothes.

Ren Xingmei asked, "But bro, you can also summon strong figures from Fairy Palace, can't you?"

"I can't summon them whenever I want. When I'm in grave danger or in dire need of help, I can pay a huge price to have a strong figure from Fairy Palace lend a hand," Ren Suo glanced at his sister, "for example, when I'm attacked or when you all are cursed."

"Or when they're on a mission to Earth, they may drop by to see me."

Ren Suo scratched his head and said, "It might be due to my Wisdom beyond ordinary people; it seems they've chosen me for this Earth Hospitality Officer role. So as long as they can protect me, they will."

After Ren Suo's explanation, devoid of any misconceptions he had about himself, it sounded logical and without evident flaws.

Of course, the most important part was that they couldn't just go and verify this with a strong figure from Fairy Palace.

However, Ren Suo's previous actions had already proven that he did indeed have an unspeakable connection with these Supernatural Organizations, so they basically believed him.

Dong Chengling said, "Suo, does this mean that during the past few mysterious incidents that could have led to great disasters, you've made many contributions to solving these calamities?"

Ren Suo modestly replied, "I've only made a small, negligible contribution."

"I'm not sure about other events, but in this recent adventure that led to the downfall of the Didra Empire, I know your merits are no less than Los, who personally exiled the Great Lord."

Dong Chengling spoke seriously, "When leaving, Lorifes asked you if you minded that Los became a great hero of Didra while you, who also made significant contributions, didn't get any benefits. Do you really not care about that?"

"Now, in Ren Naiser's video, your trace is erased too. Although it protects your privacy, if your contributions were made public, you would become a hero to the whole world, receiving countless people's praise. Yet now, you have to stay an unknown Fourth-Stage Cultivator. Do you genuinely not mind?"

Everyone nodded silently in agreement. Qiao Muyi recalled the joy and difficulty of those seven days. Gu Yueyan reminisced about the Night of the Hunt two months ago, and Ren Xingmei, with a blushing face, looked at Dong Chengling—

Teacher Dong, you actually understood what Lorifes said?

Since when can you understand Didra language?

And how much did you hear?

Back then, I was openly discussing with Lorifes about how to Sow Discord among you guys and sever your ties!

But upon hearing Dong Chengling's question, Ren Suo blinked, looking at them with a strange expression.

"After all the hard work I've done to save the world, do you think I did it to have people I don't even know applaud me?"

Dong Chengling was taken aback.

"Moreover, I didn't do it to save the world; I did it just for you and Xingmei this time. I don't deserve such great honor."

Ren Xingmei said, "But this kind of thing is judged by actions, not intent..."

Ren Suo shook his head, scraped his cheek with his fingernail, and smiled. "Besides the fact that I don't like to be famous in that way, it's more because I don't want... to insult the real heroes that way, to insult those who are truly making an effort."

"While I was safely protecting Cheng Ling and you, Los was in Infiltration and fighting."

"While Yueyan and I were playing roles on The Dark Side of the Moon to improve our Cultivation, Luna was fighting through pain."

"And there are many more, like Ren Han struggling with bloodline curses and obligations, the Disaster Messenger resolving Earth's calamities, the Assassin fighting alone with his mortal body… They shouldn't remain unknown; they deserve recognition by all beings."

"And compared to me, consider the Earth Warriors. They have made up their minds, do not fear death, and are prepared to battle enemies from Another World. Then there are the Tactical Cultivators in the Tactical Bureau, who keep watch day and night to protect civilians. They all work harder than I do. Their determination is firmer than mine, and they are more deserving of the title 'hero'."

Ren Suo spread his hands. "I don't have such a strong sense of responsibility or mission. I'm just an ordinary person who uses the future seen in prophecies to strive for my own benefits and desires. Someone like me, who takes shortcuts, would feel ashamed if people worshipped me, placing me on a pedestal above those warriors who protect their home and country."

Ren Suo truly thought like this. He was acquainted with Tactical Cultivators like Yu Kuangtu, Li Dan, and Qiao Muyi, who protected their own realms, and he also knew of the Great Wall Cultivators like You Jiu, who traveled across the country defending peace. Even the least reliable You Jiu, with the paths he had walked and the Demons and Ghosts he had killed, had done far more than Ren Suo could compare with. Ren Suo had no right to be mentioned in the same breath as them, let alone to be placed above them. Even with his myriad of flaws, Ren Suo had a clear sense of self-awareness. The most important thing for a person is to be self-aware. A pig standing at the air vent can fly, but when the wind stops, it still crashes down into pork belly bacon. Knowing that his involvement in such major events was only due to exploits, Ren Suo certainly did not believe that he truly had that level of awareness and capability.

To become a celebrated hero is certainly exhilarating, but could Ren Suo meet the expectations of the public, establish good morals, and become a real hero? Ren Suo knew he couldn't. Not to mention, if the number of females in this house and the situation of his love life were to be leaked, it would set an extremely bad example for the young and have a terribly negative impact on society. Being self-aware, Ren Suo had never entertained the idea of becoming a hero from the start. He was just a Player driven by interest, and his greatest dream was to not work, stay at home every day, idling away time and playing games. Of course, there was also an insignificant reason, which was that becoming a hero might reduce his gaming time, but that wasn't important.

Hearing Ren Suo say this, everyone exchanged glances, but surprisingly, none showed any sign of astonishment.

Everyone seemed to have already expected this kind of personality and thought process from Ren Suo.

With a sigh, Qiao Muyi said with exasperated disappointment, "If you don't want to be a hero, why did you voluntarily get involved in such dangerous events? Xiao Suo, did you forget what you promised me? Do you remember what you said to me on the night of February 1st while holding me in your arms?"

February 1st, the day Ren Suo had just woken up?

He actually went to find Qiao Muyi that very night?

Excluding Ren Xingmei, who was already in the know, everyone else secretly noted this down as a grudge.

Ren Suo scratched his head, with an embarrassed smile.

Ren Suo also remembered how, during that intimate evening with Qiao Muyi, he repeatedly promised he wouldn't get involved in dangerous events anymore, that he wouldn't make Qiao Muyi worry, and that he would live a peaceful life.

It was one of the rare promises he would break.

"I don't want to be a hero to the whole world, I just want to be your hero," Ren Suo said with a smile, speaking earnestly.

Upon hearing Ren Suo's response, Dong Chengling, Ren Xingmei, Qiao Muyi, and Gu Yueyan couldn't help but feel a ripple of emotion and a touch of being moved.

「Then—」

Ren Xingmei blinked her eyes. "Just a hero?"

Gu Yueyan pursed her lips tight, repeating, "'Your'?"

Pointing at the Black Cat, Qiao Muyi said, "Does 'your' include this cat that sleeps with you every day?"

As Dong Chengling stroked Little Jiu's nape in her arms, her voice wavered slightly, "Does it include Little Jiu?"

Little Jiu was almost crying, o(╥﹏╥)o, It's so scary here, I want to go back to sleep!