Villain MMORPG: Almighty Devil Emperor and His Seven Demonic Wives

Chapter 573 Riddle Quest

?Villain Ch 573. Riddle Quest

Allen anxiously watched Mei Ling, hoping for any sign of her next move. Seconds passed, but there was only eerie silence. The invisible wall between Allen and his companions emphasized the ongoing battle.

Confusion crept in as Mei Ling remained unresponsive. Allen strained to catch any subtle movement, yet the ghostly figure gave nothing away.

Flickering like a glitch, Mei Ling's form added to the enigma. Was she plotting something, or was this an unexpected twist in the game?

Driven by curiosity and a sense of urgency, Allen unleashed his skill. "Demonic Orb," he muttered, unleashing a dark energy that surged towards Mei Ling.

Black orbs materialized around Allen. With a swift motion, he sent them hurtling towards Mei Ling. However, the orbs passed through her ghostly form without leaving a trace, as if the attack had never occurred. Confusion clouded Allen's expression.

Once the orbs dissipated, Allen scratched his head, contemplating the situation. "Is this a bug?" he mused. The memory of his unconventional victory over Mei Ling's puppet replayed in his mind. Locking the emperor back into the coffin and killing him, defied the game's expected sequence, leaving Allen to ponder if his actions had triggered an unintended glitch.

Shrugging off the concern, Allen smirked, "Well, can't complain about breaking the rules." His mind wandered to the developers, wondering if they had anticipated such creative strategies.

Instead of opting for the safe exit of logging out, Allen chose to engage Mei Ling once more. Leaning into the confrontation, he confidently spoke, "I came to tell you about Lian Feng." He aimed to provoke, strategically testing the waters. Victory felt within reach, and Allen was determined that, after overcoming numerous challenges, they stood on the precipice of some significant outcome. Allen refused to let their collective efforts amount to nothing.

The air hung heavy with anticipation as Mei Ling remained silent for a moment. Allen's confidence wavered only slightly, wondering if this move would yield the desired response.

Fortunately, the tension was broken as Mei Ling's voice echoed through the?space. "Lian Feng? What did he say?" Her curiosity seeped through the words, accompanied by an unexpected hint of worry. Allen seized the opportunity, knowing he had struck a nerve.

Grinning, Allen played his cards carefully. "Lian Feng never poisoned you," he asserted, determined to unravel the mysteries that bound Mei Ling to this?tomb.

Leaning into the dialogue, Allen painted a poignant picture of Lian Feng's unsuccessful attempt. "The day when you were buried alive here, he came to help you and asked for their permission to see you one last time. But he failed. He had fallen before he managed to meet you." Allen's voice carried a sincerity.

Mei Ling's spectral form flickered, caught in the crossfire of doubt and revelation. Silence enveloped the scene as the weight of Allen's words sank in. "Is it true?" she questioned, her eyes reflecting uncertainty.

"I didn't lie to get the treasure, and I already defeated the emperor, why should I lie to you now?" Allen responded with unwavering conviction. He only went with the flow of course, but somehow it sounded so right.

'Thinking again, the quest started to make sense for me now,' Allen thought.

Mei Ling's skepticism lingered in theair, challenging Allen's revelation. "Then where is the proof?" she pressed, her voice echoing through the chamber.

Undeterred, Allen gestured towards the corridor's entrance behind him. "His lance is still left in the corridor. That is the place where he fell and lost the battle," he asserted, a hint of determination in his tone.

"Lance?" Mei Ling mumbled, a murmur of recognition threading through her voice. Something clicked, and then her demeanor shifted. "That lance belonged to him?" she questioned again, her tears betraying a mixture of sorrow and realization.

In an unexpected twist, Mei Ling's form vanished as if she had been teleported. A moment later, she reappeared, now cradling the lance in her hands. The transformation was palpable, she was no longer a formidable boss ready for battle, but a figure gripped by the weight of the past. She stared at the lance with a poignant sadness.

Mei Ling's admission hung in the air like a poignant melody. "You are right..." she conceded, her gaze fixated on the lance that held the echoes of her lover. Her voice wavered, "He was trying to save me... But he failed."

In an embrace that mirrored the depths of genuine emotion, Mei Ling clutched the lance with a tenderness as if she held the real Lian Feng in her arms. "But at least I know he has tried. I know he loves me. He didn't betray me," she confessed, tears tracing the contours of her face.

Simultaneously, Mei Ling underwent a metamorphosis. Her once gruesome form underwent a transformation, shedding its spectral visage to reveal the beautiful Mei Ling. The change mirrored the emotional catharsis, as if the acceptance of Lian Feng's failed attempt had not only altered Mei Ling's appearance but also liberated her from the burdens of doubt and betrayal.

And the announcement popped out in front of Allen.

[The Ghost Lady has been defeated!]

[Congratulations! You have finished the emperor's tomb quest!]

Staring at the completion announcement, Allen's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Defeating a boss without throwing a single punch? Now that was unexpected.

"So, this is a riddle type quest after all," he mused, caught off guard by the twist. His initial assumption of a straightforward action-packed showdown shattered, replaced by the realization that strategy and intellect had triumphed over brute force.

A wry grin played on Allen's face. "Guess I've stumbled into a game of wits, not just brawn," he thought, embracing the unpredictability. It might not have been what he signed up for, but a change of pace wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Taking his chance, Allen approached Mei Ling cautiously. Although the completion announcement had already flashed on, signaling victory, he wasn't one to take chances lightly.

Each step was deliberate, eyes keenly observing any flicker or sign of resistance from Mei Ling.