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"The Third Herrscher, Jiang Cheng, and that Misterin who is suspected to be a clone of Cecilia, including Bianca and Rita, and even if it's just for Ryoma..."
In the instant before the hidden door closed again, Einstein, who was holding Tesla's hand, caught a glimpse of the photograph Walter had placed on the table—the young man in the yellowed photograph with a cold expression bore a striking resemblance to a figure wielding a knife in the satellite image at that moment.
The Third Herrscher...
Raiden Mei...
Inevitably falling into a state of deep thought, Tesla, who had been struggling intensely, completely broke free and immediately turned to question—
"Chicken-hair, why are you stopping me? Aren't you worried that this is a conspiracy by those guys from Destiny?"
“Yang… his body hasn’t fully recovered yet, and his combat strength won’t return to its former level for a long time. All of Anti-Entropy’s current executors combined can’t muster enough combat strength to rival Destiny. Sooner or later, we will eventually have to make contact with Destiny under Jiangcheng’s control.”
Because Walter Young's health had not fully recovered, he had to go to a place that might be a conspiracy.
This seems quite contradictory.
Tesla's eyes nearly exploded in an instant.
"What do you mean? Tell me what it means..."
All the questions were forcibly swallowed back down—by Einstein's overly blunt dismissal.
"I don't believe you can't imagine the gap between Anti-Entropy's combat power and Destiny's combat power. Destiny's new generation of strongmen have almost grown up. Bianca, Rita... a new generation of S-class Valkyries have appeared. But Anti-Entropy can only rely on Yang to manage the overall situation."
That's why we can't let Yang get into trouble—I can't bring myself to say things like that anymore.
Because it's so stupid.
It's funny to even talk about it.
Even if Yang were to recover to his peak condition now, given the already vast difference in combat power, could he really withstand the siege of so many people? Back then, Otto remained silent, relentlessly pursuing and intercepting them, but at least he didn't directly break off relations and start a war. At that time, no one knew that the real Joyce was already dead. But who can guarantee that Jiangcheng will remain silent now? Everyone knows how severely Anti-Entropy was damaged during the Second Honkai Impact.
Even if Jiang Cheng is truly kind and naive, with the big picture in mind, and doesn't want to engage in mass slaughter, Cocolia's actions during the Second Honkai Impact were enough to reduce his goodwill towards the Anti-Entropy organization to negative levels. Without Anti-Entropy's intervention, it would be impossible for a Herrscher to suddenly emerge in Changkong City.
As for the claim that it was done by the radicals and had nothing to do with them, that's utterly foolish. Whether it's Cocolia's faction or their side, to outsiders, they're all one organization. It's this organization that caused the Third Honkai Impact. Who cares which faction within the organization it was? It's not like they can't win, which is why they need to find ways to compromise.
Who would refuse to defeat their enemy if they could?
Even if it's just about unifying humanity.
We must find an opportunity to communicate with them. The longer we delay, the more likely problems will arise. This Honkai energy leak is a perfect opportunity, a chance to make contact as the leader of another organization.
How to grow, how to live, how to fight against the Honkai, and even whether or not to form an alliance are all things that can be discussed. There's no need to drag it out. Going to war would only harm humanity's power and reduce overall strength.
Both for public and private reasons, this is something that must be done.
Yang probably realized this too.
despite this……
despite this……
Tesla couldn't help but clench his fist as he saw the room, which was now empty and completely dark.
One by one...
Do you really enjoy making sacrifices that much?
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Thunder rumbled and clattered in the rainy night, scorching all the raindrops and leaving the girl standing in the storm completely dry.
Raiden Mei could no longer resist. Even though she still harbored resentment towards Jiang Cheng as her true lover, she couldn't bear the thought of having to give him up again and again. Now, she couldn't continue to cause Jiang Cheng more trouble for her own selfish reasons.
Mistelin was right; all the problems she pointed out from beginning to end were ones she actually had.
It's really useless.
It really doesn't help at all.
They were actually lovers, yet they overlooked the fact that they were vulnerable to being won over by others.
Looking back, the so-called understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of the past were nothing more than self-righteousness based on one's own current perspective.
Even what Jiang Cheng said before assassinating Otto—that he would share all the pain with him to the end—was actually just a way to force Jiang Cheng to defeat Otto alone, at the cost of falling into a coma and being forced by Yae Sakura.
There was absolutely no help, no sharing of joys and sorrows. The person named Raiden Mei had no idea how much responsibility Jiang Cheng carried or how much pressure he was under; she simply enjoyed the safe haven that Jiang Cheng provided.
In this situation, if someone continues to cause trouble recklessly and without restraint, they will be so shameless that they would rather be dead.
Perhaps I should have pinched myself harder back then, to make myself remember my incompetence more clearly...
Her slender fingertips unconsciously touched that long neck, and she could still feel the fingerprints left behind.
Actually, when I did this before, I felt a sense of peace rather than pain. I felt a sense of relief that I had been punished even though I hadn't accomplished anything.
Ahhh...
It would be even better if Jiangcheng had done this.
If it were Jiang Cheng, who is truly qualified, to punish me, I would definitely feel more at ease.
Unfortunately, Jiangcheng would never do that.
Lord of the City...
She's just too gentle.
“Since you’re not resisting now, then it’s settled. From now on, we can each do what we’re capable of.” That delicate voice still lingered in my ears. “Just to keep you from being sad, I also need to remind you that sometimes a little force might be better.”
Do we need to be any more forceful?
He raised his head almost in a daze.
Just moments ago, the spirited young girl was wielding the Seven Thunders of Purification, commanding lightning, and now she was gazing at Mistelin—her crimson eyes met those of a silver-purple that was both gentle and unwaveringly powerful, and she listened to the voice that remained as unchanging as steel.
"Forcing yourself to prove your love, forcing yourself to say everything about yourself—confessing your love is an impulsive act of intruding into someone else's life. If you're too timid to put in the effort, then you're not qualified to participate in a relationship from the start."
"The reason why cowardly people cannot receive love is that even if they meet someone willing to help them, they will stay in place timidly, too timid to speak their hearts, and can only watch the person they love gradually drift away."
"You were able to confess to Jiang Cheng, so you're not that cowardly. But after you confessed, you didn't dare to take the next step, didn't dare to take any more drastic steps, so you're still very cowardly."
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PS: Although Jiang Cheng only made some minor changes on a whim, there are no mystical nobles in this world, and he is not a pillar. As a top-tier expert, he occupies a top-tier power and has the Jizo Soul, so he can completely do without beef.
Chapter 157 Walter: I'm afraid I'm not fully awake.
So what if I couldn't help Jiangcheng in the past?
Why don't we just go and help now?
What if my love can't reach his heart?
Couldn't we just make the sound louder?
At worst, I'll just be even more shameless and act even more sincere. Since I've already fallen for him, why should I need dignity or perseverance?
As long as you have no bottom line and are shameless enough, there is no such thing as love that cannot be conveyed or gratitude that cannot be repaid.
When you're with someone 24/7, willing to open your heart and soul, even physically, how could you possibly fail to express your love?
Instead of wallowing in self-pity and wallowing in regret for things you couldn't do, endlessly sinking into despair and believing yourself to be a useless failure who can't do anything, it's better to stand up right now and immediately rewrite your regrets. Do what you couldn't do right now, and express the love you couldn't convey right now.
Ultimately, these things are that simple. Even if it's something from the past, there's room for repentance. Not to mention that the boy is still by my side, Jiang Cheng is still alive, and there's still a chance to make up for the regrets. As long as I'm willing, I can go up and hug him anytime, kiss him anytime, lift him up and press him down anytime, and help/force him anytime.
So what if you think you're not good enough for them?
So what if we're really not good enough for each other?
Isn't it enough to just try your best?
Why not just make yourself worthy of it?
"Don't worry, humans only feel tired when they are indecisive and uncertain. As long as you take action, you will be liberated. As long as you have the idea that doing this is the right thing to do, it doesn't matter even if you find out in the end that it is not. It's better than just constantly wasting your time."
"Anyway, you're not without goals now. You just need to pursue your beloved. He has proven to you too many times that you can stand up. If you still can't, then you should get lost."
What Mistelin wanted to say was actually this simple thing, and it was also the hope that Raiden Mei could forge her own path, a hope that she had expressed countless times as a child.
However, compared to those times when she mostly wanted to leave alone, the words of the young girl nowadays are more sincere and earnest.
"Don't doubt why I did this, because even if I'm not human, I still have some morals, and at least I should care about what my dear feels."
"I came here to live in peace with you, not to kick you all away, otherwise my dear would be sad."
The girl's expression remained as bright as ever, her ten slender fingertips gently touching and pressed together in front of her chest.
gentle……
Only words are so cold.
I did all this not because of you, nor because of kindness, but simply because of Jiangcheng.
If you hadn't arrived first, if you hadn't already entered Jiang Cheng's heart, I would have simply kicked you all away.
The words revealed such ruthlessness, and the regret was undisguised; she constantly lamented why she wasn't a virgin, why she couldn't experience all the firsts a boy had—her first love, her first confession, her first girlfriend, her first time sleeping with someone, her first time...
It's truly disheartening to have allowed these unqualified individuals to take so many of my dear's firsts—something that would make me feel resentful even with the most indifferent attitude.
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"I feel……"
Yae Sakura, who had been an observer for far too long, couldn't help but take a step forward, her eyes beneath her cherry-pink bangs darkening slightly.
About this matter.
She also has her own ideas.
Compared to Mistelin, who can almost be described as fully grown, he and Raiden Mei are actually more similar in many ways.
That's why she can clearly feel everything in her heart, including indecisiveness and hesitation, and she should be the best person to comfort her—even though the girl doesn't seem to need it.
"You don't need to tell me."
"You're not much better off than me."
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The dissatisfaction was already evident in their voices.
It's probably because Jiangcheng was raped twice.
No matter what you do, how you face it, or what you've been through, your emotions won't suddenly disappear.
Her anger, which had left her speechless after Mistelin's words, was directed at the guy who had first done such a thing and who had first broken the bond between her and the boy.
Raiden Mei propped her face up with one hand, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, her face ashen, and her lips even seemed to be clenching her teeth. One of her almond-shaped eyes was hidden under her dark bangs, while the other was glaring at them.
Although its color is still the normal purple, it is a thunderous purple, quite different from the other girl's.
When you are looked directly at, you unexpectedly have the illusion that you are being targeted by lightning and that a crimson lightning bolt is about to strike you in the next second.
Mistelin, on the other hand, was tilting her head and smiling at herself. Her willow-leaf eyebrows were fully relaxed, and her eyes were narrowed to slits, revealing only her delicate, shimmering eyelashes like bird feathers. Her fingers gently touched her slightly curved lips, softening the air along with her eyebrows and eyes.
"I've already said most of what I needed to say, so all that's left is for Miss Mei to think freely, including you."
"Of course, you don't need to worry. No matter what the situation, you will still be dear Xing Nuli, and his love will definitely include a part of you."
Yae Sakura nodded and let out a deep breath—
"that's enough."
"Don't you want more?" she asked, knowing full well the answer.
“That’s enough,” the girl repeated once more. Beneath her cherry-colored hair, which was being tossed by the wind, her lake-blue eyes remained calm, unchanged from the very beginning. Even now, there was not a trace of turmoil in them, except for the occasional glimmer that seemed to reflect the sunlight.
"I'm just an incompetent and lazy person. I'm the kind of guy who has to be whipped to take a step forward. The ending where the one whipping me is a god is enough to satisfy me. A shrine maiden or a ninja... either one will do."
Yes.
Yae Sakura is that kind of person.
In the original timeline and storyline, it was acceptable to live forever in the cherry blossom cycle, and now it is natural to accept everything that is even more beautiful and happier.
Contentment brings happiness... This is something everyone knows, yet almost no one can grasp it or truly embody in their own lives—it is truly the nature of a young girl.