It must be admitted that the Jinhsi appearing in the video, though she possessed a touch of youthful innocence, was captivating.
Whether it was her aloof demeanor, her unwavering composure in the face of adversity, or a countenance that seemed plucked from a celestial painting, she evoked the image of a frost-bound fairy.
Furthermore, neither Fractsidus nor Scar had ever left a favorable impression upon the masses.
Consequently, a torrent of support for Jinhsi surged forth. After all, who could resist the timeless allure of a tale where a maiden of peerless beauty triumphs over a villain?
.....
[ Within the video, Scar began to exert his influence, letting out a confident, mocking chuckle.
Scar: "How intriguing… You didn't truly believe that such a trifle could confine me, did you?"
As he spoke, he unleashed a formidable aura. Having torn himself free from Jinhsi's Temporal Dragon, he decided it was no longer prudent to persist in such reckless defiance.
From this, it was evident that Scar's prowess remained formidable; even when facing what was essentially Jinzhou's most potent vanguard…
He not only withstood their assault but appeared to do so with effortless grace.
Jinhsi: "Do not think you can escape…"
Scar: "I would dearly love to linger and play with you all, but alas…"
Scar: "Farewell, my friends."
With a leisurely gesture, Scar bid them adieu, for he had already stepped into a teleportation rift.
Once the rift closed completely, he would be able to vanish from the borderlands entirely.
However, as is often the case, the unexpected occurred…
The Rover leaped through the air, delivering a combat skill imbued with Spectro energy—a strike that cleaved directly into Scar's teleportation space.
Previously, Scar had forcibly dragged the Rover into this dimension; this time, the Rover entered of its own volition.
Coupled with their prior encounter and the coordinated support of Jinhsi and Sanhua from the exterior, the Rover swiftly drove Scar into a state of desperation.
Scar: "Hahahahaha…!"
At the critical juncture, Scar erupted into a frenzied laugh as countless cards began to orbit him in a whirlwind.
As his physical form merged completely into the cards, his presence seemed to vanish entirely from the realm.
Yet, since the spatial rift remained, it was clear that Scar had not yet fled. The Rover remained vigilant, scanning the surroundings with keen intensity.
Sure enough, a void-black portal manifested out of thin air, emblazoned with a massive, white goat's head.
Suddenly, a golden light flared from within, and two colossal demonic claws extended, gripping the edges of the portal.
A gargantuan, four-eyed goat's head emerged, unleashing a roar that carried an oppressive weight.
The entire dimension trembled under the force of that cry—an energy of annihilation akin to a world-ending calamity, turning the very air a haunting shade of violet.
"Hahahahaha! Prey that delivers itself to my door… hehehehe…"
Having fully embraced his demonic form, Scar's confidence swelled to an unprecedented degree, alongside his massive increase in size and strength.
Though his raw power allowed him to suppress the Rover for a short duration, as time progressed, the Rover's strength did not wane; instead, it grew ever more potent.
With Jinhsi and Sanhua providing support from the outside, a final, cataclysmic collision of their full-power strikes ensued.
Scar was momentarily stripped of his power, reverting to his original form. He collapsed, defeated and wretched, kneeling before the Rover.
While it was not a true one-on-one duel, given the assistance of Jinhsi and Sanhua, the scales had tipped.
The humiliation he suffered in the morning had been repaid by the afternoon; the retribution was absolute.
Scar: "Hehehe… It seems you've known I was shadowing you all along, Rover."
Despite being thoroughly subdued, his wrists bound by shackles of specialized energy, he seemed entirely devoid of the humility expected of a captive.
Scar: "My illusions require a coordinated effort from both inside and out to be shattered. You always have such indispensable, kindred spirits by your side, don't you?"
Scar: "To think you and Magistrate Jinhsi would team up in advance… I find myself quite heartbroken."
Scar: "Truly… you are far too popular."
As he spoke, the resentful look in Scar's eyes made him resemble nothing so much as a scorned lover abandoned by the Rover. ]
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Rover: "…Scar, you absolute lunatic, you'd best never look at me with those eyes again. ⦍SpeechlessJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Scar: "Haha! Don't be so heartless… In truth, my heart has always… Ow! Phrolova, you madwoman, what was that for?!"
Phrolova: "Nothing much. You simply made me feel nauseated. I told you to keep your distance… did you not hear me? ⦍IndifferentJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Scar: "…(Bastard, don't think I don't know that you're pining for the Rover too.)⦍ClenchesFistJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jinhsi: "...(Is he trying to distance himself from something? I feel as though there is some… connection between him and Scar. Could it be… that the one who was 'swayed' was Scar?)"
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As this thought took root, Jinhsi felt as though a new door of realization had swung open.
Yes… that would explain everything. Who could possibly be swayed away from her beauty?
In that regard, Jinhsi possessed absolute confidence. But if one looked at it from a different angle… what if the target of that affection was a man?
In that case, her beauty… seemed utterly useless, for the man had already been lured away by another man.
No, I cannot allow this to happen… Absolutely, absolutely not. I will not let the Rover be led astray by Scar.
Evidently, Jinhsi's imagination was far too lethal. While her beauty was indeed peerless…
How could the Rover possibly be swayed by a man?
[ At that moment, the video feed paused once more! ]
[ —Ding! Special Challenge for the Exposed Target, Scar, has been triggered! ]
[ This challenge may only be accepted or declined by the guest, Scar! ]
[ Challenge Rewards: Defeating the target grants one High-grade Advancement Stone; a draw grants one Golden Chest; defeating grants one Silver Chest. ]
[ Note: The difficulty of this challenge is high. To ensure the guest's safety, while all sensations will be felt in full, the system will resurrect the guest in the event of death. ]
[ Challenge Target A: A corresponding powerhouse from the world of Solaris. ]
[ Challenge Target B: A corresponding powerhouse from another world. ]