Unaware of the encounters faced by the Sakura Country and America players, Ning Yi continued in the World of National Fate.

After storing away the stone house, he inspected the initial room and found that the door could still be opened, with no changes inside.

"The room doesn’t refresh?"

As he thought this, text appeared before his eyes:

[This room will refresh after midnight. If the player wants to enter the 'Marriage Room', please enter before midnight! Otherwise, the 'Marriage Room' will be refreshed!]

"I see, so the room refreshes every day at midnight?"

Relieved, Ning Yi let out a breath.

As long as it refreshed, there was no need to worry about facing a dead end in the future.

He then turned to inspect the three remaining doors in the treasure chest room.

[This is a Monster Room. Behind the door is a raging wild boar (E). Barehanded, you are no match for it.]

[This is a Monster Room. Behind the door are three face spiders (C). Entering means certain death.]

[This is a Blank Room. There is nothing behind the door.]

The first and second were immediately passed over.

Only the third was an option.

Without hesitation, Ning Yi stepped forward and opened it.

It was a room similar to the initial one, with marble tiles on the floor and white walls all around.

But among the three remaining doors…

"Pink!?"

Ning Yi looked at one of them in surprise.

Such high odds?

Curious, he walked closer.

Truth be told, he hadn’t held much hope at first.

After all, the orc girl earlier had left quite a shadow in his mind, but the text before his eyes left him stunned.

[Target: Marriage Room]

[Resident Name: Jiu]

[Race: Elf Tribe – Forest Elf Branch]

[Strength: C]

[Cute Traits: Pointy ears, long-lived race, long blonde hair, archery, foodie, natural]

[Beauty Rating: 94]

[Evaluation: A perfect balance of figure and looks, I guarantee you’ll like her!]

Goodness!

Out of a max of 100, the beauty rating was 94?

And on top of that, a blonde elf… cough, cough, was there even a need to think? Do it!

For the nation’s prosperity, it was my unshirkable duty!

* * *

A few minutes earlier.

After Ning Yi stored away the stone house and began to act, he drew the attention of the entire world.

Aside from the already dead Sakura Country and America players, the others remained in the state of: 'White random rooms are too dangerous. Since we have free food for the first three days, better to wait!'

He was the only one still taking action.

Click!

On screen, Ning Yi turned the doorknob.

Kyushu citizens widened their eyes and held their breath nervously.

Meanwhile, people from other countries, especially Sakura Country and America, secretly wished a monster would burst out.

But they were destined for disappointment.

There was nothing behind the door.

"Phew… That was tense. I was so worried a monster would suddenly jump out."

"Even if there’s no gain, having no danger is reward enough."

"Exactly, no danger is the greatest reward!"

"Wait, no, isn’t this identical to the initial room? Why is there a pink door here too?"

"I didn’t notice until you said that!"

"It can’t be! Ning God already checked the initial room earlier. Hiss! Could this be another Marriage Room?"

"Damn, this game is full of malice, but Ning God is careful. He won’t choose to enter!"

"Ning God is steady as ever!"

"Exactly!"

However, what they saw next left them shocked.

Or rather, terrified might be more accurate.

Without even glancing at the two white doors, Ning Yi walked straight toward the Marriage Room.

"What’s happening?"

"Hey! Ning God, calm down!"

"No way, could Ning bro have already prepared himself to do it with a monster?"

"Oh, come on, no!"

While Kyushu citizens panicked, the people of Sakura Country and America went wild with excitement.

"Hahaha, that’s it! Let the Kyushu people taste disaster too!"

"So this is what you call 'careful'? Kyushu people really love to brag!"

"Can’t hold back anymore, huh? Hah, men, this guy is no better than Izaki Makoto or that black guy!"

"Destroy Kyushu!"

Meanwhile, within Kyushu, those who had been hiding before, along with the Taiwanese, jumped up again.

They had no sense of belonging to Kyushu, yet for various reasons could not escape abroad, leaving them anxious and furious.

"Damn it! What the hell is this idiot trying to do!?"

"I’ve had enough! I thought he was reliable, but he’s still just a fool!"

"Can those fake foreigners and Taiwanese just shut up already? Stop being disgusting!"

"Taiwanese, get lost to the underworld forums, will you?"

"This idiot is threatening my life and I can’t even complain?"

"Who told you the land under your feet belongs to Kyushu? Don’t like it? Then get out of Kyushu already!"

"Stop arguing! Now’s not the time!"

"He opened the door! That idiot opened it!"

"He’s seeking death!"

"This guy is insane, right?"

"We’re doomed!"

* * *

Opening the door, Ning Yi was greeted by a serene and peaceful forest.

Lush trees, chirping birds and at the center, a tranquil blue lake shrouded in layers of mist, creating the image of a paradise.

[You have entered the Marriage Room. You and Elf Tribe – Forest Elf 'Jiu' are now husband and wife. For the prosperity of your nation, please complete the ritual with 'Jiu' as soon as possible!]

Text appeared before Ning Yi’s eyes.

The next second.

Step, step—

Footsteps echoed from the lakeside.

Ning Yi’s heart stirred as he looked up.

There, a beautiful female elf appeared, wearing a long green dress, her light-golden hair flowing, her face breathtaking, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"You are my husband, right?"

Jiu blinked, tilted her head with a faint smile and asked, "When shall we begin the ritual?"

So straightforward?

Ning Yi froze.

"Anytime works!"

"Then let’s do it now!"

Jiu smiled happily, then slung her longbow onto a tree branch.

As Ning Yi instinctively glanced at the bow, a fragrant breeze swept past and the surrounding mist began to surge.

Ah… actually, he had wanted to summon the 'Homestead' first.

But this wasn’t bad either.

After all, she was a forest elf. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right?

* * *

Outside.

As Ning Yi opened the pink door, the atmosphere grew tense to the extreme.

[You have entered the Marriage Room. You and Elf Tribe – Forest Elf 'Jiu' are now husband and wife. For the prosperity of your nation, please complete the ritual with 'Jiu' as soon as possible!]

The text that appeared before Ning Yi also appeared on the live broadcast screen.

"At first, I’d have thought of a blonde, pointy-eared elf girl, but now…"

"Don’t panic, what if it really is a pretty elf girl?"

"It must be!"

Compared to the hopeful Kyushu citizens, the people of Sakura Country and America were the opposite, full of schadenfreude.

"Hahaha, keep dreaming! It’ll be like those goblins from Harry Potter!"

"Exactly, short, ugly, with sharp teeth!"

"Why should only Sakura Country and America face disaster? Kyushu won’t escape!"

"I’ll enjoy watching that Kyushu guy get eaten by a monster!"

But when Jiu appeared on the screen, there was no doubt.

Everyone was dumbstruck.