Chapter 1719 - 1271: No Regrets, No Remorse

"You certainly can’t hide it from us."

Ash raised his hands in surrender, smiling wryly, "But you don’t have to surround me like this. Do you really think I would run away?"

As soon as he said that, Sonia and Diya immediately hooked onto his arms from both sides, delivering another punch to other tourists leaving the theater, who all walked toward the nearby smoking area to contemplate where they went wrong. Ash could only enjoy this sweet interaction exclusive to today, chatting as they walked, "Who do you think time favors more, Dazzling Star or us?"

"It should be us, right?"

Diya said, "Our power has grown too quickly and suddenly, with Prison Wings and World Secret Domain, among many other wonders... Once we take the time to fully digest these gains, our combat power will definitely rise several levels."

"It’s Dazzling Star." Vishi shook her head, crossing her arms, and calmly analyzed, "While we are digesting gains and accumulating experience, Dazzling Star is exploring the seventh layer of the Void Realm... an entire layer of the Void Realm with no competition; everything in her sight is her domain. Each step she takes expands supreme boundaries... just as a demigod builds wonders, and a Divine Lord controls the World Secret Domain. The Supreme of Magic might master new powers far beyond our understanding, meaning she fully understands the methods we use, yet we have no clue about the cards she’s hiding!"

Such topics were beyond the qualification of Siflin and others to voice opinions on, and even following behind to eavesdrop was a bit nerve-wracking. After all, following a traitor and hearing the traitor discuss how they’ll storm the Imperial Palace tomorrow are two different Concepts. But hearing Vishi’s analysis of Dazzling Star’s overwhelming advantage, they looked at Ash with worried expressions, while Freyja seemed on the verge of saying something but ultimately remained silent.

"Then what are we waiting for?" Diya exclaimed, "Let’s crush the Seven Heavens today!"

"You’re thinking of dethroning Dazzling Star and putting Ash on the throne, aren’t you?" Weiser shook her head, saying, "Defeating the Divine Lord is already tough for us, let alone the Supreme Star?"

"Time favors Dazzling Star, but we need more time." Sonia said, "It’s actually a gamble, betting that Dazzling Star won’t make progress in Magic, betting we can quickly utilize our gains to catch up to Dazzling Star... Before the decisive battle, none of us knows whom time favors."

"Then we should seize the time to cultivate..." Diya’s voice trailed off, remembering that the vacation was Ash’s suggestion.

"That’s what I think too."

Ash intertwined his fingers with the Witch’s hand, soothing her anxiety and unease, "Last time at Level Six of Hell, fighting side by side with Dazzling Star, her combat power already steadily surpasses the other four Divine Lords. Honestly, the four Divine Lords are only fit to assist us, and I barely managed to compare to her by sacrificing memories. But after so many days have passed, I might not even match her if I sacrifice memories now."

"Besides, even you guys can’t stay idle." He sighed, "Recently, you’ve intensely focused on cultivating, and even during leisure, you’re distracted. Continuing the vacation like this will only increase your anxiety... You are a group of restless genius Mages, asking you to lazily vacation with me is too demanding."

"I’m not like that!" Diya immediately protested, "I think every day about where to play with you tomorrow!"

"That’s why we’re the closest family." Ash cuddled with Diya, laughing, "But our Lala Fat Party is too weak, so we have to be helplessly wrapped by the extending claws party, oh Witch we’re so miserable, boo hoo hoo."

"Boo hoo hoo." Diya rubbed against his face, laughing.

"We won’t oppose if you want to continue the vacation." Sonia muttered.

"But you’ve spoiled me for half a month, so it’s my turn to spoil you." Ash lifted Sonia’s hand with a white satin glove, kissed the back, "Tomorrow we’ll end the vacation and start preparing for the final battle."

"Even if we prepare for battle, we can still rest." Weiser said, "Like training for three days and resting a day, or resting whenever you feel like it..."

"Our enemy is the world-destroying Supreme Mage. Even if I feel relaxed enough to want to rest, can you really let go of anxiety and mess around with me?" Ash laughed, "It’s exactly because you can fully immerse yourself in Magic as long as you want that I dare challenge Dazzling Star... Come on, if you work a little harder, you can put me on the Supreme throne!"

Although they felt the same, Ash could somehow articulate it in a way that annoyed everyone. Vishi even bit her finger in frustration, as if Ash had taken her Supreme title.

Felix said, "But it doesn’t have to be tomorrow, right? There’s still the beach and various places we haven’t visited. Blood Moon has so many interesting cities..."

"It’s all the same." Ash said, "If ending the vacation means going to the beach tomorrow, their thoughts will have long flown to the day-after-tomorrow’s cultivation plan... Except for Diya, who dares to slack off like me, the others can’t stop; for them, being on the journey is the best lifestyle."

"Isn’t that because you always make us worry?" Sonia gave him a sidelong glance.

"So no regrets, no lingering thoughts, today is the last day of the vacation." Ash shrugged, "I originally wanted to announce tomorrow morning, giving myself a chance to change my mind. If I wanted an extra day off tomorrow, no one would know. Now there’s no choice but to work tomorrow, this is the first time in my life I’ve personally ended my vacation early... You guys have molded me into someone else..."

The operators gave him a sideways glance without much cheer, reducing their worries but increasing a sense of heavy pressure. Thankfully, the vacation wasn’t meaningless. Over the half-month break, always on the move, they gained sufficient rest and, facing the massive pressure from Dazzling Star, they felt not fear, but increased enthusiasm for battle.

"So do you want to marry us before the decisive battle?"

Weiser tilted her head, saying, "Although it’s quite a surprise, it would have been better if you discussed it with us beforehand."

"Wait a minute, you wouldn’t count this as the wedding, would you?" Sonia suddenly realized, "I don’t acknowledge such a rudimentary ritual, and—"

"And without inviting your family and friends." Ash laughed, shaking his head, "This certainly isn’t a formal wedding, just avoiding such a huge regret... Think about it, Sonia, even if we were to have a grand wedding, it would wait until after the decisive battle. Don’t you think saying ’win and come back to marry’ is risky for us? So we’ll first get married in easy mode, and supplement with a grand wedding of supreme difficulty in the future!"

"Whenever you lie to me, you start with phrases like ’Sword Maiden, think about it’ or ’Sonia, think about it,’" Sonia asked with a blank expression, "What’s the real reason?"

"If we were actually going to have a formal wedding, there’s no way you would let me marry all of you together." Ash displayed the thrill of achieving platinum level, "Only by ’ambushing’ you can I see all of you in wedding dresses!"

"True." Diya couldn’t help but nod, "If it were a formal wedding, I’d hope I’m the only bride..."

"After all, sharing such a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony with others is a bit too much..." Weiser agreed.

"Yes, I also..."

Everyone simultaneously looked at Vishi, who blinked naturally, saying, "I also don’t want to play this pretend marriage game with you all, don’t bother me next time." Her tone was so icy and arrogant, yet her wandering gaze and the blush on her cheeks betrayed her.

"You really seized the opportunity to satisfy your mundane desire." Sonia pretended to be dissatisfied with a hum, her eyes full of laughter, "Then it’s your turn to declare love next time."

"Alright, alright."

"Since there’s no regrets left," Diya suddenly asked, "Ash, are you going to marry Meiwa and the others too?"

As soon as she said that, red light flashed in Freyja and Siflin’s eyes, while Felix wanted to flash away, but Dedarose timely pulled her aside.

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