The Ordinary Me is Worshipped as a Deity by the Extraordinary Them - Chapter 83

Upon careful observation of Ophelia’s arrogant gaze, one would find that all her behaviors were within Su Li’s expectations.

Su Li had essentially completed predicting Ophelia’s prediction of his prediction.

Whether it was why Ophelia dared to be alone among their group before meeting Xiao Zuo, or her current self-importance.

These were all easy to understand.

Moreover, Su Li had casually planted in Ophelia’s mind the impression that they were currently evenly matched in strength.

However, the current situation had been reversed by Su Li – even after Ophelia brought out force as a bargaining chip, it still resulted in a stalemate.

Of course, this was merely Ophelia’s own perception.

This self-important ignorance of the truth from Ophelia was exactly what Su Li wanted.

Previously, when no one knew about Xiao Zuo’s whereabouts, the arrogant Royal Princess had never been subdued by anyone.

Su Li chose to fight at the city wall not only considering the potential danger to Euphia, but also taking into account the enormous rewards that would come from the answers to those three questions.

“As long as Ophelia believes her actions are still under her control, the reality becomes that she has placed her own weakness in my hands.”

Su Li said this in response to Euphia’s earlier statement. “I’m sorry that I didn’t become any help in this battle, and instead became a burden.”

“It doesn’t look good at all when a proud lady hangs her head,” Su Li looked at the downcast Euphia, his lips curving into a reassuring smile.

But he also felt that if he didn’t explain everything clearly here, it might later become a significant rift in Euphia’s heart.

“The three questions I asked earlier – Ophelia gave correct answers to all of them.”

“She didn’t deliberately confuse matters, though this was mainly because she didn’t think her disguise could fool me anyway.”

Usually, Su Li wouldn’t say such seemingly proud words.

It wasn’t excessive modesty either, it’s just that Su Li wasn’t the type to feel proud about things he already possessed.

“From Ophelia’s perspective, everything is under control, but from my viewpoint, all of her control is already under my observation.”

“Regarding the first question about whether Ophelia had already taken control of the Inner City, when I asked this, Ophelia probably guessed that I was asking to prove whether she intended to take control of the Inner City and overthrow her current nominal father to ascend to the throne as a young woman.”

“And her reaction to that question proved my guess wasn’t wrong. While this question might not seem so important at first glance, the answer to it completely eliminated the need for us to send people to investigate the specific situation in the Inner City.”

“Not having to risk subordinates’ lives – this is always something those in command need to consider.”

After this brief explanation, Su Li began to explain the connection between the second question and the first.

“Knowing that Ophelia hadn’t fully controlled the Inner City yet, when I asked whether her real father had the ability to confront the king, I was implying that her purpose in bringing Xiao Zuo to Sadina City, besides practically verifying Xiao Zuo’s strength, likely also included deliberately leaving the rear undefended to create opportunities for her real father.”

“If a rebel personally kills their nominal father, then even if Ophelia takes the throne, given her character, she probably wouldn’t be happy to see those loose-mouthed people always gossiping about her behind her back.”

“The reason is that that woman can’t control her murderous intent. When facing disrespectful people, she absolutely wouldn’t compromise for the sake of ruling. That woman’s ambition to sit in the highest position was always about achieving absolute ‘freedom’ for herself.”

“Others will never be within Ophelia’s consideration.”

“However, such brutality would only create a terrifying shadow over an otherwise peaceful country. And this point, Ophelia herself probably knows as well.”

Su Li fell silent uncontrollably when he reached this point.

Egbert, who had gradually come to understand some of his thoughts, immediately explained. “So you think Ophelia is the type of woman who knows how unreasonable everything she does appears to others, but absolutely won’t change because of it, and will only force others to comply?”

“Exactly.” Su Li nodded decisively, “Different from your current one-sided judgment based on available information, I conducted a side experiment to verify this personality definition of Ophelia.”

“For example, Ophelia disdained using false information to confuse me, who was destined to know the correct answers, and disrupt my thoughts.” Every move Su Li made at the previous negotiation table had deep meaning.

Including those speculations that Ophelia demanded explanations for, there were also certain reverse verification actions.

“But similarly, even knowing this information, Ophelia still showed signs of emotional irritation. In other words, she’s the type of person who won’t change herself because of others, but will develop targeting intentions due to others’ actions.”

When Su Li said this, he mysteriously saw Egbert’s hair tips moving without wind.

In the blink of an eye, Egbert said seriously with a murderous aura. “I will absolutely not give anyone the chance to harm you.”

Su Li nodded decisively, preventing Egbert, who already had fire in his heart, from really getting all messed up.

“Of course, I’ve always believed this.”

As soon as these words fell, Egbert immediately showed an expression of being comforted.

Lan Zhe turned his face away with an unbearable look, and the Dark Holy Son turned to ask Su Li. “What’s the significance of knowing that woman’s personality?”

Su Li: “Based on a person’s personality, it’s easy to deduce what their actions mean, why they would do such things, and even their possible future actions can be inferred through personality aspects.”

“I guess the ‘prophet’ that Ophelia kept emphasizing might be because she knows I have this ability, and Ophelia herself also possesses this ability.”

Su Li gave an example. “If I were a ruthless person without my current perspective, what I would do is directly sacrifice Euphia’s life and let Ophelia die here.”

“But similarly, precisely because Ophelia knew I wasn’t that kind of ruthless person, she chose to risk herself and believed she could provoke my anger and emotions.”

Su Li pinched his nose bridge and emphasized while Roy had a head full of question marks. “This point is very important.”

Although explaining his own personality was somewhat embarrassing, Su Li really didn’t want the team members to mostly be like those muscle-brained gorillas…

—-At least have some sense of evolving from Homo sapiens to proper humans, okay?

Of course, this couldn’t be said out loud, otherwise Roy would just mutter: “The little master must be going through his rebellious phase,” and then immediately add more weight to Su Li’s running plan.

Su Li sighed inwardly while saying, “What Ophelia saw, besides my regard for Euphia’s life, was also that I am someone who would be emotionally stirred by others’ life and death. This shows that I instinctively value others’ lives. And as long as she knows this trait, she can kidnap any ordinary resident in the city at any time to threaten me.”

“And in reality, I would indeed be threatened.”

Euphia looked anxious and was about to say something when she was directly interrupted by Su Li raising his hand.

Su Li had known what she wanted to say almost as soon as he saw Euphia’s expression – that if it really came to that point, anyone used to threaten Su Li would face death through suicide rather than let him face such a choice.

This was what it meant to be a mercenary, and this was true for every person around Su Li.

“Listen to me finish.” Su Li calmly gazed at Euphia.

“Kindness doesn’t mean foolishness. Being concerned about others’ life safety is a manifestation of kindness. Whether this label is given by others or attached by myself, I won’t be stingy about wearing it.”

“But similarly, I also believe that individual kindness shouldn’t become a burden to others. And if I cause more people to die because of concern for one person’s life and safety, that can only become foolishness, not kindness.”

“So, if I want to achieve what I consider kindness, what I need to do is not to force choices upon the chosen people including myself after facing a decision. What I need to do is fundamentally deny Ophelia the qualification to threaten me.”

At this point, everyone could see in Su Li’s emerald eyes his complete understanding of all current circumstances.

Whether friend or foe.

If Su Li were an enemy, everyone present would uncontrollably tremble with fear.

But when he was an ally, he was undoubtedly someone who could greatly boost everyone’s morale without needing words to describe it.

At least now, Euphia would no longer say anything about not letting Su Li face choices.

Because wasn’t that also a kind of passive choice?

And what made Euphia feel most emotionally overwhelmed was that Su Li had considered everything.

Euphia almost uncontrollably crouched down and hugged Su Li.

Then, the next second, Lan Zhe grabbed Egbert’s shoulder and shouted, “You can’t hit women!”

Egbert looked at Lan Zhe like he was looking at an idiot. The Dark Holy Son, being stared at, awkwardly released Egbert who hadn’t actually moved, and questioned, “Why didn’t you rush forward?”

“Idiot.” Egbert coldly spat out these two icy words. He was unhappy about others being intimate with Su Li because he instinctively feared Su Li’s regard for others surpassing himself.

If faith were to be deified again, if faith became untouchable again, Egbert might only fall into endless madness.

But what if Su Li gave him enough confidence?

While Euphia still needed Su Li to explain the connections between choices, Egbert had already caught up with Su Li’s train of thought at this point.

Just like Su Li was saying now. “I won’t, and won’t allow the kindling that has just been lit to be extinguished before it can shine.”