[She guessed that this was not your fault]
[But...she will never forgive you for this]
[She stood up unsteadily, looked at the gradually disappearing body in your arms, and spoke in a trance]
[“Father, tell me, is someone like you really a messenger of God? Or does the God you speak of not love us?” — She whispered]
[“Or maybe… the God you mentioned is just an existence that harbors ill will towards us, just like the Honkai.” — She said so.]
[“Father, do you think people like you can go to heaven? Can you enter the Garden of Eden that you mentioned?” She suddenly asked, then paused, and spoke again with a hint of sarcasm, “A person who only condones tragedy but never does anything, and even unintentionally promotes tragedy? A person who does not understand human nature? A puppet who only knows how to obey orders? That’s really... ridiculous.”]
[As ridiculous as herself]
[“…………”——You didn’t say anything]
[But her words are like a knife, cutting into your heart bit by bit, cutting your faith in "Him" into pieces]
[Father Sakura spoke again, "After this, burn me too."]
[Her voice was filled with determination and sadness]
[“If possible... help me... let’s build two tombstones under the cherry trees in my hometown.”]
[Hearing this, your heart inexplicably tightened, and a great panic and sadness surged into your heart]
[But before you could respond, Sakura's voice came again.]
[“If you don’t say anything, I’ll take that as your agreement”—After saying that, she turned around and left in a hurry… For her, it didn’t matter whether you agreed or not]
[It doesn’t matter anymore...]
[She just wants to find Ling, whether as a "sister" or as a "Fire Moth Warrior"]
【………】
[The "Twelfth Herrscher Crusade" has ended. Victory was achieved with the three remaining cities of humanity, a "Fusion Warrior", and the lives of some soldiers.]
Now, what do they have left?
[According to calculations, there are at least two more Herrschers. How can they... fight back? ]
[People have long lost the will to fight back, and their disgust towards you has reached its peak. Even though Mei finally admitted that it was her fault for not supervising properly; even though Qianjie finally confirmed that Abonya's "commandments" were also related, everyone knows that you are the "fuse", and everyone believes that you are the root cause.]
[Confused and bewildered, people nowadays are just like you, wandering at the crossroads called "fate", although you all know that the final outcome is the same]
【Finally, someone stood up】
[Since people think it is difficult to fight against the last two Herrschers, if there is only one left, will people be willing to give it a try? ]
The answer is... yes.
[After all, there is only one left~ As long as it succeeds, it will be... "hope"]
So, she stood up.
[So, Alicia launched a "war of conquest", and the target was...herself]
[Before anyone discovered and questioned her, she took the initiative to reveal her identity as the Herrscher and launched a "punitive war" called "banquet"]
[She gave everyone present a gorgeous crystal flower]
[She expressed her love for everyone]
[Finally, she appointed you as her "executioner"]
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Strolling on the empty terrace, the beautiful girl walked excitedly, taking seemingly relaxed steps, humming the unknown tune, stepping lightly on the beat, her long pink hair swaying gently behind her, her gorgeous pupils holding a smile that never faded.
"It's so beautiful tonight ~ the sky is so clear, I can see so many stars ~"
She opened her arms, as if she wanted to embrace the entire beautiful starry night, but then she seemed to realize that it was impossible for her to do so, so she put her hands behind her back, turned around with brisk steps, and with the starry night as the background, she looked at him with a smile and asked him a question.
"Father, tell me...if someone like me exists...can I go to heaven? Can I enter the legendary Garden of Eden?"
Then she asked herself and answered the question.
"I think so, right? After all, I'm so cute~?"
Alicia watched Xi Wang slowly pull out the unsharpened [Broken Sword], watched the patterns engraved on the sword emit a faint, fiery light, and watched him tightly grip the hot cross pendant, as if trying to press it into his flesh.
"Xiwang, don't worry~"
This time, Alicia changed the way she addressed him, calling out his name, smiling, and speaking softly.
"After all... this is necessary, it's a must, and it's what everyone expects~ [Eliminate the Herrscher, fight the Honkai] and so on... these are what everyone has been working hard for~ So... I can't fall behind~?"
"........."
Xi Wang looked at her gorgeous white dress and said nothing.
"Hmm~ I feel Xi Wang's gaze for the first time in a long time~ And it's been such a long time... How is it? Pretty, right? Don't be mesmerized by me now~ I'm not some seductive witch... But think about it carefully, it doesn't seem bad if it's like that?"
Her tone was still lighthearted, and she even seemed interested in joking.
And you still haven't responded to this.
"...Alas, Xiwang has changed a lot...Sure enough, the price you paid to change that place was really too high."
Seeing that he did not respond, Alicia could only sigh helplessly, and there was a trace of pity and regret in her eyes when she looked at you - she had heard about your past from Aponia, and knew how kind you used to be, and how you changed Dusk Street and turned it into the "Garden of Eden" in the hearts of some people.
And she... also vaguely guessed the "price" that Xiwang paid through Aponiya's few words.
It's a pity that everything Xi Wang had paid for, everything he had created... was destroyed in the end. Dusk Street disappeared completely. Whether it was Dusk Street as a "land of chaos" or as a "Garden of Eden"... it no longer existed after that incident.
"Xiwang... don't worry."
Alicia was still smiling, but her smile was no longer bright. It had become gentle and soft.
"Your thoughts and feelings...are still known to some people, such as...me."
She placed her hand gently on her chest and spoke softly.
"But... please don't be lenient to me because of this. After all... I also have a [duty] to fulfill. It is something I must do and something only I can do..."
"so……"
Alicia closed her eyes slightly, adjusted her breathing, and then smiled brightly as usual.
"Father, I am...guilty."
"........."
Xi looked in silence.
But finally, his eyes became determined, and he raised his sword, calling down the flames.
[Judgment] fell and the flames ignited.
"really……"
Alicia stood in the flames, looking at him and smiling.
"You have always...always..."
Flames enveloped her, but the flames were not violent, just bright and gentle. Although there was a burning pain, it was not severe. All that surrounded her body was warmth.
"He's a gentle person..."
The flames were burning fiercely, but she felt as if she was being gently embraced by someone. Although she could feel her consciousness fading away, she was not afraid.
She left quietly in the fire with a smile.
"........."
Xi Wang was speechless and subconsciously sheathed his sword. He just stared blankly at the empty terrace, at the clear sky, and at the night covered with stars.
tick-
A slightly moist and warm feeling came from the palm of my hand, the sound of liquid dripping came to my ears, and a faint fishy smell came from the tip of my nose.
Looking down, he could see that the cross pendant in his hand was stained with blood again, but this time... it was his own.
The emotions surging within him could no longer be contained. Even if he adjusted his breathing, even if he repeated the Bible over and over in his mind, even if he recalled His words again and again, he could not regain his composure.
"........."
There was another silence. Xi Wang looked at the starry night sky again with confused eyes. He pursed his lips, then turned and left.
At this point, the "Thirteenth Herrscher Suppression War" ended, with casualties of... 0.
Chapter 4201 [He] Doesn’t Care ()
Just as Alicia said, when there was only one Herrscher left to face, people gathered up their courage and began to work hard.
After all, they have reached the [bottom of the level], and as long as they beat it, they will have cleared the level, right? They should cheer up a little bit... Although they know that they have a high probability of not being able to beat it, at least... at least they can get some information for the people who come after them, right? At least they should leave enough for the people who come after them, right? In this way, they might be able to defeat [Honkai].
What's more...what if? What if it really passes? Right?
At this time, most of the fusion warriors were called away by Mei and the others. They had to prepare for the final battle and think about how to leave a legacy for future generations.
Xi Wang, on the other hand, became idle, because everyone knew that no one could force him to do something. Only the "God" he mentioned could instruct him to do something.
At this time, Xi Wang was staying in an extremely simple church - this was a privilege he had earned by having a good reputation and completing missions continuously. Although it was just converted from a room, it was enough at the moment.
Xi Wang knelt in front of His statue, the scripture given to him by Him spread out on his lap, and faced with the obscure words on it, Xi Wang still read it with difficulty...but this time, he couldn't bear it.
"call……"
He exhaled slightly, forced himself to calm the emotions surging in his heart, closed the scripture, hesitated for a while, and finally made up his mind.
Interlock your fingers, wrap the pendant's chain around your hands, hold the cross tightly, bow your head, and then gently raise your hands so that the cross rests on your forehead. Recite the prayer softly and pray to Him.
Xi Wang felt his consciousness beginning to move away from his body, and in a trance, it seemed as if a holy light was falling... He knew that it was [Him] guiding him.
Floating to where [Him] was, Xiwang closed his eyes and knelt before [Him]'s throne.
Pray to Him, ask Him questions.
"Lord, why has the world become like this?"
“You Should Know Yourself”
"Lord, why does life end like this?"
“You Should Know Yourself”
"........."
Xiwang remained silent.
"Do you have anything else you want to ask?"
"........."
Xiwang moved his lips slightly, but didn't know how to express himself.
"You still have something to ask for"
“…Lord, please forgive my sins.”
Xiwang lowered his head and prostrated himself before Him.
"What are you guilty of?"
"I am so greedy that I dare to ask you to spread your love and mercy and save this world."
"Even if I am responsible for the world being like this?"
"........."
"Even if the world is like this because of me?"
"........."
"Even if I guide you to do something disgusting?"
"I beg you to show me... mercy again."
Xi Wang just said so.
"Can"
[He] said this as if it was a matter of course, and then, [His] words became meaningful.
"Then what do you plan to exchange for salvation in this world?"
