The Righteous Player(s) Chapter 53: I have already looked for a gift for you. What do you want?

The first thing that made Si Anke realize this was the story that the three of them heard from Nigel when they met the painter Nigel at Noah Station before they set off.

The famous painter named Nigel Elliott was once an extremely clumsy boy.

People had exorbitant expectations of him...expectations that were beyond his true capabilities, and cast a disappointed look when he failed to fulfill these false expectations.

But compared to himself, the suffering and pressure he endured were much heavier.

While earnestly completing his mundane job without any art, Nigel spent eight years in his spare time to build a solid foundation for himself.

After that, he spent another twelve years exploring and exploring the deepest and highest levels of the industry. He bumped into the south wall named "Ya Weng" again and again, and never looked back until his death.

So...in the year when he was forty-two years old. He held his chest high and raised his head, and he bore the expectations that people had placed on him twenty years ago.

After Nigel has passed his halfway mark - his life has just begun.

This firm and persistent outlook on life deeply shocked Si Anke.

...when faced with other people's high expectations of themselves.

What Nigel did was not to escape from this expectation; nor was he to defend his innocence. Instead, he works quietly to improve himself... so that one day, he can be worthy of the "genius" he was twenty years ago.

——In order to stop being that despicable and hypocritical young successful person.

...The first half of his life was so similar to his own.

No matter how hard you try, you can't keep up with others' expectations of rapid advancement. I silently endured others' doubts about my efforts, swallowed the tears in my stomach, and tried my best to climb up.

What those people hope for is not to become "the next Lin Yiyi"...but to become better than Lin Yiyi.

It's just that he hasn't reached that level yet. Looking up, I can't see through the shadow cast by the giant.

——But all this is just because he is too young.

Like Nigel.

If he can be unswerving and devote twenty years of his life - then he can succeed too!

Even less than that, because he is also more talented than Nigel!

He was not following Lin Yiyi.

But we happened to be walking on the same road——

The moment I realized how shallow my vision was.

Jealousy, resentment, grievance, and injustice are instantly resolved from the heart.

In its place is the clear and brilliant light hatched from the bottom of my heart.

The laziness caused by unrewarded efforts and the low self-esteem caused by doubting whether one can meet the expectations of others are all driven away by this light.

Life is still long.

——And I will never admit defeat, let alone stop.

——One day, I will be worthy of all the expectations others have for me.

Si Anke is not a painter, nor is he a student of Nigel. Nigel doesn't know his past, and he doesn't care about his future.

But Si Anqi was also very real. I felt a light of hope following the words, spreading from another heart to my own heart...

"Are you okay, Erle?"

Lin Yiyi asked with concern: "What is the extent of the vision? Are there any other abnormalities in the body?"

She looked at Si Anqi with some worry.

You are working too hard.

Si Anke just grinned, showing a cheerful and generous smile.

"It's okay!"

——Because I am a man.

He is already a grown man.

It's time for me to protect you, sister.

He smashed his mouth in regret and said with a smile: "It's just that I won't be able to help you much later... I'll have to rely on you."

Lin Yiyi shook her head: "We will definitely leave some times for you. When Annan comes and purifies your erosion level, you can fight again... I will definitely not let your level fall behind.

"If your favorability is not purified enough, then take it from me."

Lin Yiyi replied without hesitation: "Just take a rest now and don't enter the nightmare again."

That is unquestionable and real love and concern.

Si An was stunned for a moment.

Of course he knows that Lin Yiyi attaches great importance to Annan's favorability. Even Jiu'er exchanged his favor for a military long axe, but Lin Yiyi's favor remained and she never took the initiative to use it.

Players can be resurrected.

This debuff actually affects only "upgrade efficiency". The Annan cleaning erosion degree is directly returned to zero... If used rationally, it should be saved a little more. After it reaches about 90%, it will be clear and used more efficiently.

This is undoubtedly the concern from Lin Yiyi.

Speaking of which, Lin Yiyi’s “promotion code” was finally given to herself. rather than anyone else.

Concerns that have never changed from beginning to end.

But he didn't notice it before.

No, it's not so much that he didn't notice it...it's better to say that in the face of the huge "expectation" that almost crushed him, he didn't care about other people's love for him at all.

Because those cares are really insignificant in the face of the pressure he faces - not enough to resolve his pressure or solve his problems.

...I am such a heartless little piece of trash.

Si Anqi sighed softly.

He suddenly felt that his mind was so peaceful...

"Thank you, sister."

He said softly.

Lin Yiyi was startled when Si An was suddenly thanked.

She smacked her lips and suddenly felt some goosebumps.

This was the first time she heard Si Anqi express his gratitude seriously in such a formal and less playful tone.

"...To be honest, I don't feel comfortable with it."

Lin Yiyi touched her arm awkwardly.

She smiled: "But it doesn't feel bad."

Directly above them, in a city more than ten kilometers away.

Annan chuckled and turned off the backstage view of the player.

——They are all good kids.

He sighed silently.

Maybe a little young and a little impatient, but essentially not bad.

They are all young people with light in their hearts.

"They answered my call and came here to serve as my strength and help me save the world... I also have to prepare some gifts in return for them."

Annan slowly closed his eyes.

His authority cannot reach the other world, but it is not that he cannot give anything.

Even [games] can move people and gain insights... It is not impossible to even change a person's life. Then this more real "game" cannot be just "fun".

Now it seems that the gift has already been found.

Correct their shortcomings.

Discover their strengths.

Recognize their efforts.

Develop the character and abilities they need.

Release past resentments and jealousies, heal their wounds, affirm their efforts and aspirations...

"——How about I give you [hope]~IndoMTL.com~."

Annan whispered.

He opened his eyes slightly.

At that moment, pure and flawless light overflowed from his eyes.

"——Hey!"

At this moment, Dmitri pushed the door open and entered.

Seeing the godly "Ghirlandaio" at this moment, his steps stopped and he was stunned for a moment.

"What happened?"

Ghirlandaio turned back casually and asked with a smile.

Dmitri pursed his lips and did not respond.

Is it an illusion...

The moment he entered the door, he seemed to see a pure and holy god.