Chapter 249 You can’t escape
2 month 1 day.

Oroshizuku Empire, the royal capital.

From Su Ming's point of view, compared with the Dongshi Commercial Street... the number of people is about the same, but it's not as prosperous.

It's surprisingly open.

I even saw women wearing clothes that were only slightly better than underwear. Their thighs under their miniskirts were covered with strange patterns. Tattoos?
You can also see people wearing headscarves in a more conservative way.

"Mr. Timirasu, the Oroshizuku Empire is actually made up of several small countries."

"Earlier, it and the Parthian Empire to the south were formed after the same country split. Later, due to various reasons, it became the current situation."

"..."

Su Ming doesn't care about politics.

"Please stay in my mansion with Miss Tia tonight. I will report to my father and get his approval before we can meet."

"…As for whether or not I can start the Brilliant Explorer certification, I will have to wait until we meet in person to find out."

"Ah, you want books about magic stones... You can't go directly to the royal library for now, so I can borrow them for you. It's not a secret among the nobles."

"..."

It's more than just a secret.

Before, it was not easy for Su Ming to meet real nobles, but now with the introduction of Princess Lina, it was easy for him to meet real merchants.

"You want to buy a different species?"

"Unfortunately, I only heard about it when I was a kid. I never really received it."

"People my age no longer believe in the existence of alien species. If it weren't for the magic stone portrait left by my father..."

The dealer took out some worn stones and placed them in suitable locations on the wall.

The magic stone trembled slightly, and a portrait of a person appeared on the neat wall. It was said to be 8K quality. There were two horns on the head, and the eyes were dim. The figure was ordinary.

"My father told me that it was only because of this gift from our ancestors that we were able to run our business in peace."

"He was still thinking about finding this thing until his death. He hoped that our family could make further progress. But I guess even if it really exists... it's extinct."

2 month 1 day.

Night.

Live in a spacious castle.

There are guards everywhere.

The princess, who was originally wearing only an ordinary robe, changed into formal clothes. Hiss, is this era the same as the Tang Dynasty? Also low-cut? So white that it makes my eyes dizzy. The puffy skirt dragged on the ground... It seems that it's okay since the floor is so clean.

"Mr. Timirasu, you must be tired. The bathroom is over here and dinner is being prepared."

Wait a moment.

Why do these maids wear white stockings on their legs?

It looks serious and no different from reality.

Let's take a bath first. I haven't had a good bath in these few days of traveling, and I've never bathed in such a spacious bath before. It's steaming... It's comfortable just looking at it.

"Lord Timirasu, Her Highness Lina asked us to serve you."

"Uh."

"..."

Two good-looking maids stood behind Su Ming to help him undress.

No need for underwear, right?
Why hasn't Noelia come yet?
"what……"

The heat is lingering, it's so comfortable.

Sure enough, a cold shower alone can't relieve fatigue, hot water is needed.

Su Ming searched his coat and took out a cigarette box.

Tsk, there's only one left. Should I take it or not?
After thinking about it, I crumpled it into a ball.

Well, I just quit. What's the big deal? If I have withdrawal symptoms, I can just use sese to deal with it.

strangeness.

It should have been soaked for half an hour, right?
Why hasn't Noelia come yet?

2 month 1 day.

late at night.

"No, where did you get this?"

Noelia, who was standing in front of Su Ming, also changed into a puffy skirt similar to Lina's. Bai Si also changed.

"..."

She didn't say anything, just smiled.

"I've already showered, you should go take a shower first."

"..."

She shook her head again gently.

"Master doesn't like me being so close to him because I'm all sweaty."

"?"

Seeing Noelia squatting in front of him. Su Ming was only wrapped in a bathrobe, which fell off with a tug.

She just stretched out her hand and nodded, then stood up, slightly raised her feet... took off her shoes, and walked barefoot on the floor. The bathroom floor was damp from the heat.

Noelia's toes wrapped in white silk easily showed some flesh color.

"I like Master."

"I like the many things that Master does for me."

"..."

Didn’t I say that yesterday?

"Well...since I talked about it yesterday, Master has been thinking a lot."

Now I have to take another shower.

2 month 2 day.

early morning.

The bed is huge.

Noelleya lay beside Su Ming, tilting her head slightly.

"Master, I didn't faint this time."

"..."

"Master paused on purpose so that he didn't faint."

"..."

"Master, I don't know why, but my heart beats so fast just thinking about this."

"..."

"Master, do you really think I'm cute?"

Sometimes Su Ming really felt that the only thing he should think about was eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating.

"Master...I seem to understand possessiveness better now."

"?"

"I changed into white silk because I thought maybe the master would take the maids as his apprentices. I didn't hear the master think so, but I thought they were too beautiful... and dressed too gorgeously."

"Heart of beauty in everyone."

"I don't understand these. I just think... I do better, and Master will only think about me."

【Favourability: 100】

[Description: Because of you, I have the motivation to live. I have a high sense of dependence on you, and a vague love for you]

Is it a bit too much training?

If it continues to grow, won’t I get sick too?

"Master, it doesn't matter if I faint. You can do whatever you want."

"Maybe if you keep dizzy for a while, you won't feel dizzy anymore."

2 month 2 day.

early.

The princess changed into her dress again and had dinner with Su Ming.

As for Noelia...she hasn't woken up yet.

"Mr. Timirasu."

"Ok?"

Su Ming turned his gaze and saw the princess holding the knife and fork seemed to be hesitating about something.

"Just say whatever you want to say."

"..."

She lowered her head again and looked at the food on her plate.

After a moment of silence, he spoke, "You and Miss Tia... are master and apprentice."

"Yes."

"But in fact, they like each other. You plan to marry her."

"……Roughly the same."

"Excuse me for being blunt. Miss Tia is indeed very strong, but she has no status."

"?"

"I like strong people. Like you."

"..."

"I don't know how successful you will be in the future, and I have never thought about marriage before."

"..."

"If! If you are willing, I would like to invite you to my room for a night chat."

"..."

"Miss Tia also told me yesterday when she asked me for clothes...as long as I don't call you Master, it's fine as long as you agree."

Speaking of which, this princess is also very abstract.

After demonstrating his ability to scare her, he forgot about being tied up with tortoise shells. He just wanted to give it to her for free.

Although her half-exposed baby canteen is very white, it looks very nice to touch.

She has a nice face, and she looks great in a formal dress.

"Sorry, I don't have such an idea for the time being. Just help me get the Explorer certification assessment... In return, I can return the favor to you within two years."

“You are really…”

"?"

"He is powerful, but he is not arrogant. He is a truly strong man."

How can you still look enthusiastic after being rejected?
Let’s not talk about her for now.

Noelia's mind hasn't changed? She just doesn't need to call me Master anymore?
Not right either.

It seems that this world is prone to concubinage. It is very common in their minds.

2 month 2 day.

noon.

The princess went to the palace to visit the king as she had said.

Originally, they wanted to ask the maid to take Su Ming and the others out for a walk, but Su Ming refused. So it became Su Ming who took Noelia out.

Let’s go back to the issue of taking a concubine.

"Because Master said that he would only accept me as his disciple."

"..."

"Anyone who can become the master's apprentice must be the best. If not now, he will definitely be in the future."

"..."

"The fact that Master is interested in other women proves that I'm not doing well enough. I need more practice."

what.

Has this become the idea?

But, is it possible that there is no guidance between the master and the apprentice on such matters in the first place?
"Besides thinking it's not good enough, do you really have no other thoughts?"

"No."

"Really? What if you're waiting for me to come back with great anticipation, and I can't walk because of another woman, so I choose to be too lazy to go back for one day... ten days. What do you think?"

"..."

Noelia was probably really imagining that scene, right?

"Come on."

Su Ming picked up a hair accessory from the stall and put it on her, "Noelia. Although I don't know what kind of person you think your teacher is."

"But I can tell you for sure that a gentleman who likes sex should get it in a proper way."

"As for you, don't think you can win afterwards. What if you can't win?"

“So it’s better to do it right from the beginning.”

"..."

Seeing Noelia nod, she looked at the passers-by in a daze. They should be an ordinary couple, right? She did the same thing as Su Ming and helped him put on the hair accessories. She also imitated the woman and touched the small flower hair accessories on her head.

"..."

Next.

The couple walked away arm in arm, talking and laughing.

"Want to hold hands?"

"……think."

"..."

Su Ming smiled and said nothing, just standing there.

After a while, Noellea reached out her hand and held Su Ming's arm like the couple.

"Teacher, master..."

"Huh? Your face is so red?"

"..."

"you……"

"Ok?"

Su Ming smiled happily.

"I really can't do this... sitting on your face with such a dirty place, and... oooh."

"what."

"How, how is it possible to do a split and then spin... that kind of..."

"..."

Noelle's legs probably went limp.

After all, what Su Ming was thinking was too advanced. If An Shiyao heard the splits and spiral Thomas in real life, she would feel shocked, let alone her.

What are the benefits of being thick-skinned?
Just like now, what if I was heard? Then think of something more abstract. The only one who couldn't stand it was Noelia, not Su Ming.

2 month 2 day.

Night.

"Father has given his permission, which means you and Miss Tia can go directly to meet tomorrow."

"If the situation is true, you will be directly assigned the Brilliant Explorer assessment."

"My two sisters make fun of me... but they won't do that after tomorrow."

Brilliant Explorer, 50 points reward.

Get the 50-point reward first, then take the Honor Explorer if it's easy, but forget it if it's too much trouble. If you're stuck here, why not trigger something else, maybe you'll get more points?
2 month 3 day.

The princess prepared the carriage early in the morning.

He chattered about some rules and etiquette. He also said that the king was actually very open-minded, and as long as Su Ming could show the corresponding strength, he would definitely be able to avoid most of the etiquette.

royal palace.

"Lina, are these the two people you told your father about?"

"Hey, if you can't find it, don't use this person of unknown origin to fool around, right? If it doesn't work, I can give you the explorer I'm tired of playing with. He's also very strong. He's good in both fighting and in bed. You should be good enough."

"..."

In the end, I never saw the king.

It was the second princess who came over and looked at Su Ming as if she were examining an object.

"Tsk."

“Such a thin body is enough for Lina.”

"Shut up! You can have a problem with me, but don't be rude to Mr. Timirasu!"

"Oh my... I'm really curious about how this guy managed to please my sister. Would you consider following me?"

The hands were placed on Su Ming's shoulders, squeezing him and flirting with him.

To be honest, this woman is a bit hot, but her figure is okay.

"Mr. Timirasu, ignore her."

"..."

It wasn’t a question of whether to pay attention or not. Noelia seemed a little angry.

"Lina, are you interested in women too? Hmm... this guy has a nice body. It would be quite pleasing to see him as a maid when he gets tired of playing around."

"Okay, don't waste my precious time."

"It's very simple. As long as these two can beat my male servants, there will be a chance for negotiation. Father is very angry, isn't he? He said that you have been running around all these years, and you were deceived by this kind of bastard and brought back to the capital."

"Lina, do you know how embarrassing it would be if you casually asked your father to find the president of the Explorer Guild to take the assessment together, and it turned out to be a liar?"

"..."

2 month 3 day.

noon.

Su Ming did not take any action during the whole process and let Noellea do it all.

The second princess's manservant didn't seem to get the title of Brilliant Explorer, he was a little short of it.

"..."

Noelia has the upper hand.

That guy couldn't even touch the corner of Noelle's clothes. The reason why he was stronger than Noelle's usual strength was probably because she was really angry and was concentrating on listening to the opponent's moves.

"Useless! How can you even... replace someone else with someone like Lina?"

"Call Nogis!"

"..."

The newcomer seems to be a brilliant explorer with some real achievements.

It's pretty nice to see two women fighting, especially when they both have good figures. It's really eye-catching to see them moving around.

But the apprentice was hit hard several times, and was covered in dirt... so forget it. She should know how the opponent will attack, but her reaction speed can't keep up... there is nothing she can do. However, in such a short period of time, she has gone from fighting back and forth with two silver explorers at most to being able to fight with explorers of similar brilliant level. Her progress is already very fast.

"what……"

Noelia was obviously exhausted. She was getting hit more and more.

"Let me do it instead."

Su Ming loosened his muscles, went to the ring and stood in front of Noelleah, taking her punch easily.

"Don't say I won unfairly, I won with nothing. By the way, you can ask that big guy to join you. If you want to rest, you can take a ten-minute break to drink some water and warm up."

"..."

The woman's eyes changed obviously, staring at Su Ming. She didn't dare to underestimate the enemy. Noelia looked equally weak, but she knew she was not just a show-off when it came to a real fight.

2 month 3 day.

in the afternoon.

Su Ming didn't even take a minute, and the two men were kicked out of the ring by Su Ming. They couldn't get up at all, and all of them had broken bones.

"Master... I'm sorry, I'm still not strong enough."

"Hmm? That's a big improvement. I didn't expect you to be able to fight them so well."

"I always thought that the gap between me and Master was only halfway..."

"If you can reach half my level in ten days or half a month of practice, I will be pleased and sad."

Are you kidding? If he turned on all the bonuses and fought back and forth with Noellea, Su Ming would really feel that his so-called hard work in practice was a joke.

Compared to Su Ming's ease, the second princess's face was extremely livid.

"Why did you think I was joking about something like this?"

"Disrespectful to Mr. Timirasu."

"Sister, what do you think Mr. Timirasu will achieve in the future with his strength? Not only a Brilliant Explorer, but also a Glory Explorer who is canonized with a title!"

2 month 3 day.

Night.

Now I know that the king seemed to have set out to negotiate in person after Princess Lina finished speaking. It seems that he was negotiating with the Parthian Empire under the mediation of another larger country.

It's a bit like the G7 summit in the United States.

This means that there is no way to truly take the assessment before the king returns, let alone be canonized.

This is nothing, it's nothing but waiting. What Su Ming lacks the least is time. He has also studied the magic stone. It seems that at least in small countries like Parthia and Oroshizu, it has not been applied to military technology. It is just a good-looking thing.

It happened when Noelia felt not strong enough and went to practice in the middle of the night, and Su Ming went to the bathhouse to take a bath.

"Mr. Timirasu, can I come in?"

"..."

Is this a bath? I'm already taking a bath.

Before she could answer, the door was pushed open. The third princess, wrapped only in a snow-white bath towel, strode over barefoot.

Her cheeks flushed slightly. She silently did not enter the water. After the towel floated away, visibility became better.

"What does it mean?"

"..."

She moved closer to Su Ming's shoulder calmly.

"My sister is a bad woman."

"Oh?"

"As a member of the royal family, his private life is so bad that he changes more than a dozen male servants in the mansion every year."

"You can see it."

"Before... I had an explorer who I thought was pretty good, but she took him away after she found out. Not long after, I heard that the explorer was completely rotten, and all he wanted to do all day was lick her feet."

"..."

Does Ai Si love his mother?

"Mr. Timirasu, thank you for helping me vent my anger. The reason why I didn't like being in the capital all these years and would rather be accused by my father of not doing my job properly is because of her."

So, what is there to say?
in this state.

The towels in the baby cafeteria have completely floated up. Are you really not going to care?
"I know you like Miss Tia. Miss Tia likes you too."

"Indeed, I like you so much that I tied you up and brought you here."

"..."

Her face froze for a moment. "I, I can understand now. After all, Miss Tia is a person who lacks common sense."

"..."

Silence again.

"I think... you can stay here."

"that's it."

Ok.

My hand was suddenly pulled into her bath towel. It was hot from the moisture.

"If you marry me, you can have a legitimate status."

"Then, nominally I am the legal wife. In reality, I am Miss Tia. I don't care about that."

"..."

"Do you really think I have a bright future?"

"Not only do you have a promising future, but I think... you are exactly what I imagined. Your strength is mysterious, but your behavior does not show any pride because of your strength."

"..."

"My father had appointed two Glory Seekers before. He chose the first princess, but after she rejected him, he didn't consider me... He considered the second princess. He said I was too young, but I know it's because I'm not as smart as my eldest sister, nor as resourceful as my second sister."

"Wait, to become a Glory Seeker you must marry into a royal family?"

"Well, the existing glory explorers all marry into the royal family after they have made achievements, and then they are canonized."

"..."

"Lord Timirasu, I... am not afraid of you laughing at me. Although I know a lot, I still... have never experienced it."

"..."

"Your identity is fake, right? But as long as you marry me, you will be the Duke of Timirasu in the future. Miss Tia's identity will also be real."

Why close your eyes?
If you ask whether I am lustful or not, the answer is probably yes.

But Su Ming discovered a long time ago that anyone can do it if it is just to satisfy physiological needs. The body's instinctive reactions cannot be controlled.

But my heart was very calm, so calm that there was not a single ripple.

The princess in front of him wanted the value of what he had. If he was useless, his bag would be thrown away.

"..."

The shadow that stood at the door for a moment and then left, Noellea must be panicked, right?

She even forgot the 'cat feet' she was taught. Making this kind of mistake when scouting a situation is absolutely fatal.

2 month 3 day.

late at night.

Su Ming returned to the room. Noelia was not on the bed, but huddled in the corner.

He seemed a little surprised that Su Ming came back so soon, and his pupils were shaken to an extent that was too easy to understand.

"Didn't you take a shower? You smell like sweat."

"Master...hmm."

She was probably even more surprised that Su Ming would pull her up, lift her arms and sniff her armpits.

"It stinks."

"Isn't this evidence of wanting to become stronger? I think that's good."

"..."

Enduring being teased by Su Ming, but unable to help peeking at Su Ming's face. She wanted to ask something, but she didn't say it.

"Nothing happened. Ah, but if your hand was pulled over and touched the baby's canteen, then it would count as something that happened."

"..."

"Noelia, tell me. Why are you sitting in the corner and looking like you're about to cry?"

Why do you like closing your eyes so much?

"I'll go back to the bathhouse if I can't finish. I guess the princess is still there. If she's not, it should be okay to go to her room now."

It was the same old routine. Just as Su Ming was about to stand up, his sleeve was grabbed.

"……don't want."

"What don't you want?"

"Don't... like her."

"Oh, do you know what love is? Just say it."

"Don't sleep alone... I'll change into a cheongsam and black stockings after I take a shower."

"Oh? Are you actively trying to seduce me now?"

"I will do better than her... So, those things were done between a master and a disciple, and it was done with me... not with her."

"Wrong. Common sense says that a master and a disciple would not sleep together."

“…I, I know everything.”

"what do you know?"

"Giving birth to a child...will do that."

"?"

"Master knows everything and does this on purpose. I don't know what I'm thinking anymore... I... uh."

Lips and teeth mingled.

Then he looked at her confused face.

"Do you still want it?"

"……want."

Again.

Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Su Ming's back.

“Don’t worry about what you’re thinking, just do what you want to do.”

“But I’m all sweaty…”

"So do you want to take a shower first, or do something else first?"

"..."

She looked away. Her face was already red.

But his hands secretly responded. As if confirming some sign, his lips trembled unconsciously.

"Did you hear anything?"

"..."

"Please... Master."

"Ok?"

“No, don’t keep saying that… Noelle is beautiful and cute… Ha, I feel like I’m going to faint.”

"What you are experiencing now is love. Because love makes you have mood swings over these thoughts."

"..."

She might have been completely confused. Finally, she couldn't help hugging Su Ming and kissing him.

"Master, think more about Noelia..."

"Noelia is just weak...she'll faint and stuff."

"But...I want to listen."

"Hiss, wait a minute!"

"Master..."

Holding Su Ming tightly with both feet, "I have always said... I am willing. The same applies to having a child."

It’s over.

It only took a moment.

"Master...I didn't faint this time."

I really didn’t feel dizzy.

But what is the difference between this state and losing consciousness?

2 month 4 day.

early morning.

Noelia had fallen asleep.

Su Ming came out to see Ms. Wang to ask if Wang had any birth control drugs for sale.

"No, the population of the Oroshizuku Empire is already very low. The law stipulates that once a woman becomes pregnant, she must give birth."

Is that so?
"Mr. Timirasu, I don't understand. Why do you still not want me to do this as a princess...even if I actually plan to become a concubine? Don't I have any charm at all?"

It was almost a question.

Perhaps, her self-esteem as a princess was completely shattered.

"Then let me ask a question in return."

Su Ming looked at her and smiled, "If I didn't know any sword energy, I wouldn't have killed those two people in an instant yesterday. I was the one who was beaten to a pulp. Would you still lower yourself to do this?"

"..."

"You won't. But Noelleah will."

"Thank you for your help, but please don't go any further."

"..."

The princess was speechless.

"So, go to bed early."

“…Wait a minute.”

"?"

"You want to be a glory explorer. If it is a war, you will marry the princess after you have made achievements. If it is an ordinary period like now, you must marry into the royal family. Reject me. First, the princess is already engaged. Second, the princess is a piece of slut. The others are all arrogant noble ladies."

"...I probably never said I had to be a glory explorer."

"Mr. Timirasu, you shouldn't presume my thoughts. How do you know that I only like you because I like strong people? The way you take care of Miss Tia, the way you gave up the honorary explorer and the attitude of being promoted to a noble... I have never seen a strange person like you."

"..."

"Can you tell me your real name?"

"How can you assume that Timirasu is fake?"

2 month 7 day.

Things went well.

Su Ming successfully met the king who had returned from talks at the border.

"You are very powerful, but your strength alone is not enough to earn you a glorious title. I have never canonized a glorious explorer in non-wartime."

"Well, you said that the Explorer Guild has no borders, but Explorers do. That's interesting."

"..."

"My beloved daughter told me that you two, master and disciple, took down a bandit stronghold with more than 100 people. I just happen to have something to do here. There are a few nobles who are dishonestly raising money and food privately and stationing troops. I can provide manpower and funds."

After all, the Explorers Guild feels more and more like a civilian mercenary army, a security company... Those who do well are recruited by the kingdom like Chechens did and become the Imperial Guards.

2 month 10 day.

noon.

It took a little effort to complete what the king asked.

You don't need any manpower at all, just focus on harvesting the heads of a few key figures and bring them to the king.

"Okay, good job."

"From today on, I will give you the surname Oroshizuku. My youngest beloved daughter... seems to like you very much."

"..."

"Timi Rasu, get married to Lina at the beginning of next month. I am looking forward to your performance in the future."

Seeing the princess standing next to the king, her gaze was firm. She did not waver even when she looked into Su Ming's eyes.

The title of Honor Explorer was given.

It is not a bad thing to escape to the Oroshizu Empire. This place is smaller than Parthia, just the size of a palm. The honor bestowed on a small place is also an honor.

[Complete the random side quest, reward points*100 have been issued]

2 month 10 day.

Night.

"I told you that if I met someone as talented as you who has both strength and strategy, my father would definitely not let you go."

"Will ask for marriage with me."

"..."

"I said I wanted you, and I must have you. You can't run away. Father is back. That means his attendants are back too."

"What I can't have, no one else can have. You can choose whether to enter into a marriage contract with me or go out and be hunted down."

There were two people standing beside the princess, with cold faces and daggers at their waists.

"I will go and plead now, saying that you actually love me but were just deceived by her. Father will forgive you."

"Just hand over the woman next to you to me for exile. Right? You kidnapped me, robbed me... and ended up with exile. That's fair enough."

"..."

"Shh!"

Noelle just wanted to block Su Ming, but the servant beside the princess moved his hand slightly. If Su Ming hadn't stretched out his hand to block... Noelle would definitely have a long mark on her cheek.

"Not only do you know sword energy, but the servants around father also know it."

"Timi Lasu, take another good look at me...how am I inferior to her? I have never wanted something so badly, let alone lowered myself to beg for it."

"..."

"You seem to only see the side of me that takes care of Noelia, but not the side of me that uses whatever means necessary."

Is that right?

When he brought me to the capital, he was determined to stay here.

"Noelia."

"?"

"Look, I will teach you a trick. How to use the narrow terrain to quickly resolve the battle."

After tying it again and again, he ended up tying it on his own head.

Want something?
so good.

I have never felt that a woman has been thinking about me like a thing. It was like the scene a few years ago when I was urged to go on a blind date, and the other party shook her head and left when she heard that I didn’t have a car or a house.

2 month 10 day.

late at night.

"I know a man like you will never give in, even if he dies."

"But I know your secret. My father told me that you have a bounty of 200 million gold notes in the Parthian Empire. Her ears are different from ours, right? Is she a different species?"

"The elites of the Oroshizuku Empire are all heading here, you can't escape... hehe."

"Since I can't get you, then you can die with her."

"..."

Things are getting serious.

The attendants were just a cover. The real opponents were the countless torches and footsteps outside. Damn, the bounty for Noelia and me has been raised to 200 million gold tickets?!
Peace talks...

Her reputation was too loud, she suddenly appeared, and she was very powerful... Noelia's name was completely unobstructed.

Now is no longer the time to think about this.

The footsteps outside were deafening.

"..."

Looking at Noelia again, her lips parted. Idiot, why are you talking about who will be left behind at this time? At worst, if it doesn't work, I can just reload the save file and go back to the stage where I can at least run.

(End of this chapter)