Chapter 223: The Mischief-Maker's Justice, God is OCD, Entrant No. 1 - Xue Jing (4K)

Chapter 223: The Mischief-Maker's Justice, God is OCD, Entrant No. 1 - Xue Jing (4K)



"Oh?" Xue Jing took another sip of his tea and asked softly.

In Wu Youqing's words, the Trickster's Club was like a flood dragon, a force to be feared and avoided at all costs. She even advised Xue Jing to steer clear of any involvement with them, lest he be tainted by association.

However, hearing it from Yukari Shizuka, there seemed to be a reason why the organization was so despised. Although Xue Jing was more inclined to believe his dear Youqing's words, he was here now, so he might as well listen.

"People have many misconceptions about the 'Tricksters'. Terrorists, troublemakers, immature pranksters, lunatics... While these labels aren't necessarily wrong, they don't capture the true essence."

Yukari Shizuka, graceful in his movements, held the teapot and poured more tea into Xue Jing's cup with precision, adhering to the rituals of the tea ceremony.

His voice was soft and gentle, belonging to someone with impeccable manners, where even the way he spoke and gestured exuded refinement.

Of course, he was undoubtedly from an aristocratic family, but as for being a 'genteel lady', that was up for debate.

"'God' is dead, and since the New Era, countless anomalies have occurred in our world that should never have happened, deviating from the path of history as it should have been."

"Among them, the most widely acknowledged and detrimental are the ever-emerging 'Borderlands'."

"However, in truth, compared to the Borderlands, there are entities whose emergence has far more severe consequences, though they have not yet fully manifested."

"What entities?" Xue Jing asked.

Yukari Shizuka slowly uttered two words: "Alien Gods."

"The death of 'God' has drawn the attention of countless Alien Gods to this world bereft of its creator. These beings beyond human comprehension are influencing our world through their unique methods."

"The numerous Alien God cults that exist today are a result of their machinations."

"Xue, do you know why these Alien Gods, coveting our world, choose not to intervene directly but instead resort to such intricate schemes as creating cults?"

Xue Jing shook his head to indicate his ignorance.

He was not a true recipient of divine grace, and his understanding of Alien Gods was limited to snippets of information from Wu Youqing. His fundamental knowledge was severely lacking, not to mention the deeper secrets Yukari Shizuka was alluding to.

Yukari Shizuka smiled faintly and said, "They're not unwilling to enter, but they can't."

"Because our world... is complex."

Xue Jing's eyes narrowed in interest. "Explain."

Yukari Shizuka spoke softly, "We who are born in this world take for granted the fundamental physical laws and the flawless 'rules' that govern it. You might assume that this is the standard for any 'normal' world, right?"

"However, that's not the case."

He extended a slender index finger and shook it gently.

"On the contrary, the world we live in is 'abnormal'."

"Several decades ago, we Tricksters had a senior member who was a seasoned Chosen, blessed by an Alien God. Over two decades, he engaged in deep communication with the god and meticulously recorded all the knowledge and insights he gained from their exchanges."

"According to his records, the Alien God once mentioned something to him... or rather, expressed this idea."

Yukari Shizuka paused before continuing,

"'I have never seen such a meticulously crafted world. The creator of this world must have been a perfectionist with OCD.'"

Xue Jing's eyebrows rose, and his eyes reflected his deep thoughts.

Hearing Yukari Shizuka's explanation, it seemed there was some truth to it.

While those born into this world took its rules for granted, the very foundation of this world's laws seemed... incredibly impressive.

It was intricate down to the microscopic level, where every collision and combination of particles, every phenomenon, and every effect was meticulously defined. Humans even created a discipline called 'mathematics' to understand this world, a field as precise and intricate as the world itself.

Until 'God' died, this world seemed flawless, with every phenomenon explainable by underlying principles. Even when something couldn't be explained, it was due to human limitations and not because the world itself had erred.

If 'God' were likened to a programmer, what kind of obsessive-compulsive genius would it take to code such a perfect program (world)?

Humans, born into this world, had no frame of reference, so they took this perfect world for granted, never considering that their world might be an abnormally impressive anomaly.

"The more meticulous and logically consistent a world is, with its laws and principles intricately woven together, the more helpless the Alien Gods are against it."

Yukari Shizuka continued, "In fact, if it weren't for the death of 'God', which caused the collision of the mortal realm with other dimensions, resulting in overlapping boundaries and the intrusion of foreign laws, the Alien Gods would have had no means to exert even a slight influence on this world, flawless in its logical framework and laws."

"Even now, although there are loopholes in the laws, the influence the Alien Gods can exert on this world is still minuscule... But this is only temporary."

Although Yukari Shizuka's tone remained unchanged, the weight of his words filled the room with a sense of solemnity.

"The number of intersecting dimensions bordering our world is increasing, and new borderlands are constantly emerging. Each year, the number of these borderlands rises, leading to greater pollution of our world's laws, and the Alien Gods' ability to interfere grows in turn."

"We don't know what the Alien Gods' ultimate goal is, but it's best we keep them at bay to prevent irreversible consequences."

Xue Jing tilted his head, a thoughtful expression on his face. "So, what should we do?"

Yukari Shizuka replied in a gentle voice, "This is what we 'Tricksters' are working towards."

"We aim to raise the 'temperature' of the entire world, making it as lively and complex as possible..."

"Hmm, that might be a bit hard to understand. Let me give you an analogy."

Yukari Shizuka paused briefly, considering his words. "If we liken the world we live in to a computer, then the interference of the Alien Gods is like a virus that is gradually infiltrating and impossible to stop."

"What we are doing is equivalent to keeping the computer running at full capacity, increasing the difficulty for the virus to invade..."

"This analogy might not be entirely appropriate, but that's the gist of it."

Xue Jing remained noncommittal. "Oh? So, what you're doing is actually a righteous cause that benefits the world?"

Yukari Shizuka shook his head and smiled. "I have no intention of donning a mantle of righteousness... The other members of the 'Tricksters' feel the same."

"Terrorist organization, troublemakers, mischievous brats, lunatics... All these labels and definitions applied to the Tricksters are accurate. Everyone in the organization is simply creating chaos according to their own whims."

"However, there is someone who, for the sake of this perhaps 'righteous' purpose, has gathered these lunatics together, allowing them to create even greater havoc."

Xue Jing's eyebrows arched. "Hmm? And you invited me because you think I'm a lunatic too?"

Yukari Shizuka shook his head. "Of course not... It's just that some people, even if they aren't lunatics, can still cause a ruckus that's no less than what a lunatic could achieve."

He smiled meaningfully.

"Xue Jing, there is someone who has concluded that you are destined to create a huge commotion."

Xue Jing moved his lips slightly. "Who?"

Who was that rascal who dared to badmouth him like that?

He, who was so law-abiding and well-behaved, how could he possibly cause any trouble?

This was slander, wasn't it?

Yukari Shizuka stroked his chin. "Hmm... I can't say, but if you join us, you'll find out immediately."

Xue Jing stood up and said slowly, "I'll consider it."

"Well, we've finished our tea and our chat. I'll take my leave here, Shizuka-san."

Yukari Shizuka also stood up and smiled gently. "Xue Jing, I look forward to seeing you on the battlefield."

Xue Jing nodded. "Me too."

With that, he turned and walked towards the door.

As he reached the door, it slid open, and Tahiko Todo stood outside, bowing respectfully to Xue Jing.

"Xue Jing-sama."

Xue Jing glanced at him and nodded. Following Todo, he made his way out of the dojo.

Along the way, Xue Jing trailed behind Todo and looked at the empty and quiet dojo. He asked casually,

"Todo."

Todo froze for a moment, then smiled bitterly. "It's Todo, not 'Pi', Lord Xue Jing."

Due to the side effects of the [Proof of Love], which made it hard for Xue Jing to remember people's names, he waved his hand dismissively. "It's all the same."

"Why is your dojo so empty? Not a single person around?"

"My disciples tend to be noisy, and I didn't want them to disturb you..."

...

After leaving the dojo, Xue Jing, with nothing better to do, decided to head back to the Stop Blade base to practice his martial arts.

Gen City was massive, more than twenty times larger than Clear City. The Stop Blade base was located in Zone B3, quite a distance from Zone A3, so even with Xue Jing's speed, it would take a while to get there on foot. Thus, he opted to take the high-speed monorail.

On the way to the station, Maomao asked, "What do you make of what Yukari Shizuka said?"

Xue Jing shook his head. "I don't buy his story, but I can't rule out the possibility that he's telling the truth."

"So, what are you going to do? The Trickster's Club is officially defined as a terrorist organization. Are you going to call the police on him?" Maomao asked, perplexed.

Xue Jing waved his hand dismissively. "How could I possibly call the police? He's the third heir to the House of Yukari and an important figure in the Far East. If I report him as a member of a terrorist organization based on my word alone, the authorities will likely arrest me for malicious intentions to disrupt the amicable relations between our countries..."

"Then what? Are you just going to pretend nothing happened?" Maomao inquired.

Xue Jing replied with a smug look, "That's where your knowledge falls short. One shouldn't try to handle everything alone."

"When faced with a problem you can't solve, leave it to those who can."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.

"When in doubt, consult Wu Youqing."

Maomao pouted and let out an ambiguous light hum.

Xue Jing opened his contacts and found the number marked as Wu Youqing. He proceeded to give her a call.

It didn't take long for the call to connect, and a soothing voice that calmed one's heart came through the receiver. Xue Jing intended to flirt with Wu Youqing as usual, but under the gaze of a pair of emerald green irises, he inexplicably felt a bit guilty and cleared his throat instead, starting his report in a serious tone:

"Boss, it's like this. I just had an encounter with Yukari Shizuka... "

He relayed everything Yukari Shizuka had said, including his claim of being a member of the Trickster's Club and the purpose of their organization.

After listening to Xue Jing's account, Wu Youqing on the other end fell silent for a moment before responding, "I see. Regardless of whether he's telling the truth or not, you don't have to worry about it. You don't need to reply to his invitation either; I'll look into it and handle it accordingly."

Xue Jing nodded. "Understood."

"However," Wu Youqing continued after a moment of thought, "if what he said about his identity is true, then it's somewhat troublesome that the Trickster's Club has taken the initiative to approach you... "

"According to Yukari Shizuka's statement, there should be someone in the organization who can see through the 'abnormality' in you and has taken notice."

"Whether it's for any reason, getting involved with this organization will likely bring you nothing but trouble. From now on, you must be extra cautious."

Xue Jing replied nonchalantly, "No problem. I'm used to it."

He had long given up resisting his natural magnetism for trouble and instead embraced it with the attitude of bringing it on.

Come one, come all, he'll punch them all out!

"By the way, Boss, you mentioned an 'abnormality' in me. What is it?" Xue Jing asked curiously.

He didn't believe Yukari Shizuka's claim that someone had foretold he would create a huge commotion, but he valued Wu Youqing's opinion highly.

Since she had brought up the 'abnormality' in him, Xue Jing couldn't help but be intrigued.

Wu Youqing lightly acknowledged, "I'll explain that to you later. It's a bit complicated to explain in a few words."

"Alright," Xue Jing nodded.

After a few more exchanges, Xue Jing ended the call.

...

The next day at noon, Xue Jing sat on the sofa in the living room of the Stop Blade base, using his wristband to project a holographic video.

At the bottom of the display was a line of text.

【U19 Unlimited Martial Arts Tournament - Final Draw Ceremony, About to Begin】

The scene switched to the live venue without keeping Xue Jing waiting too long.

On stage, a well-dressed host held a microphone and presided over the draw ceremony.

Soon, it was time to introduce the participating fighters, and Xue Jing's avatar was among those displayed on the background screen.

The introductions were formulaic, with each fighter's name, style, and master briefly mentioned.

Before long, all the contestants had been introduced, and the draw officially began.

On stage, a burly middle-aged man reached into a box and pulled out a draw ball. He opened it, took out the piece of paper inside, and unfolded it for the camera to see.

1st contestant - Xue Jing.

...

(End of Chapter)

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