The pillar was falling…
Time was stalling…
At this literal 'moment of gravity' in the Plot…
Quite a lot… of important things were taking place - and at a lightning pace!
-Heightening the suspense and drama, of Author's shameless diorama…!!!
"Ungh!!! Author p-please give it to me!!! I-I can't wait any longer…"
One of the pretty, planted Audience members read out in a deadpan voice, since they weren't getting paid enough Powerstones to put in the effort to sound sultry and desperate, and the practical reality of the Webnovel powerstone economy could not be denied.
(Still… Author grinned. Hearing a pretty girl say his name…?! eh, He would take it!)
("Author, I thought you advocated for healthy consumption of Powerstones?!")
(Author: "I see no contradiction here… !!!! 🤭")
("…$@&#")
[Some of the Audience members mutter and grumble, but still chuck over some Powerstones because deep down, they know Author is telling the truth…✨]
Never fear - Your Powerstones are of course ultimately used to further the story 💖🤭! As always, even though all of these things happened in an instant, we would nevertheless aim to provide the usual blow-by-blow slow-mo, in order to maximise the esteemed readers' enjoyment ! ✨
First of all, Bob. The moment he arrived, delivered his game-changing four-word opening, and demonstrated the Power of Rizz, Bob immediately utilized his Level 143 [Expanded Awareness] Ability in order to assess the situation, as well as his Level 176 [Flawless Perception, Flawless Judgement], in order to action his plans…
In an instant, The "Flawless Perception" part of the Ability allowed him to understand the complex situation in great depth, whilst the "Flawless Judgement" part allowed him to act in a masterful way, in order to achieve his specific Aim regarding the situation at hand.
His main aim for the Secret Island Showdown - as mentioned earlier in Chapter 194 - was, in true Rizzmaster style, to build connections for the Future if the Resonances were aligned, and to look for win-wins.
And Bob could tell immediately, using his [Eyes of Rizz] that he had made an impact, at least on Itvasme, whose [Interest Meter], for some reason, suddenly flashed and pulsed with a strange, glowing hue that hinted at a sense of something mysterious, hidden, shifting, and complex...!
And as for Ice Queen Sally… well, it seemed that Empress had let her know that he would be coming!? She seemed glad to see him, but because of her astronomical Anti-Rizz Index, it was difficult to note too much else… 🫢✨
Regardless. Itvasme appeared momentarily affected and distracted by his words… and with the impending descending pillar that was now literally looming overhead, the Grand Dark Rizzard was now in danger…!
Bob was ultimately a kind person, and immediately felt somewhat responsible, like he should probably do something. Either way, he didn't want to be a killer, even if indirectly, or witness a tragedy or loss of life if he could help it.
…That said, he had promised Empress Bing Qi Ling to protect Sally and the ARSES…
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