"Don't dwell on the past...just remember it."
“We should focus on the present, think about the future, and then... act to change everything.”
Xi Wang slowly pulled out the strange sword.
"If it were [me]... I would definitely be able to do it. This is something only [me] can do."
The [sheath] was peeled off and inserted into the ground, and then... flames emerged, spreading and burning the water-covered ground, and finally outlining the shape of a cherry tree on the ground.
This was the only "apology" he could offer...although it was already too late.
But...it's still possible, there's still a chance, if it's [myself].
"If [water] can retain memories... then [I] will engrave this emotion and determination in my heart and make it last forever."
Xi Wang slowly picked up the sword. The flames flowed, outlining a sharp blade for the unsharpened ritual sword that did not even have any killing ability. Even the broken part was filled with flames, forming a complete sword.
"Like a fire, it ignites again and again, never extinguished."
His hands did not touch the hilt of the sword, but directly grasped the blade outlined by the flames. He completely ignored the wounds on his hands caused by cuts and burns, picked it up directly, and then pointed the tip of the sword outlined by the flames at himself.
Then, close your eyes and send blessings to your future self.
“Remember and act according to your heart”
“Remember, always be kind”
"Remember, rewrite this [ending] until it is satisfactory."
His eyelids slightly raised, the gold in his pupils could no longer be suppressed, and they burst into star-like light.
In a trance, I could recall how Alicia looked before we parted, and what she said.
Therefore, Xiwang whispered.
"This is... my duty. It is something only I can do."
Immediately... he used force with both hands, thrust the sword blade into his body, and pierced himself.
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[Entry: Final Herrscher (Gold), special conditions met, now in effect!]
[You have become the "Final Herrscher"! ]
[Entry: The Flower of Humanity (Purple), the triggering conditions have been met, and it has taken effect! ]
【You retain a degree of self-awareness! 】
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The rain was still falling, but the sea water began to surge and rise.
A damp smell began to spread and the scent of lilies began to permeate.
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The rain fell and the sea flowed, but the flames on the ground did not go out, even if they were weak.
That ball of warm fire was still burning, even though it was as weak as a candle flame, it still persisted and radiated light.
"God..."
Xi Wang whispered softly using his remaining consciousness.
"I'm guilty."
Then, the flames surged and boiled, and the bright flames wrapped around him and covered his body, burning the sea water, rainwater and even the pervasive scent of lilies around him.
The flames flowed, outlining a [sword] above him, or rather... [fire with a sword], the shape was exactly the same as the original [Michael].
Then... it fell towards him, like Judgment descending from the sky.
In a trance, it seemed as if holy light was falling.
In the dim light, one can see a woman in a golden skirt and armor. Her long golden hair falls behind her, reflecting a golden light. She has a cross sword at her waist and a bracelet shaped like a scale wrapped around her wrist. Her six light golden wings tremble gently behind her, bringing out little golden-red sparks. She has two [rings] on her head, golden-red inside and white outside, expanding and retracting regularly like breathing.
She seemed to lower her gaze and looked at herself, with a hint of praise and recognition in her golden-red pupils.
Immediately, she drew the sword from her waist, and its fiery red blade could be seen.
And then…she raised it high and swung it down towards herself.
The flames then descended, and the [Judgment] came as expected.
Xiwang...closed her eyes as she wished.
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The sword that pierced Xi Wang's body lasted for seven days, and the flame that burned Xi Wang's body also lasted for seven days. He... fulfilled his promise.
After Mei and the others had arranged everything, they all surrounded Xi Wang in full readiness, waiting for the Herrscher to wake up.
And then, as agreed... after seven days, the flame was extinguished, the sword was pulled out, and all the gold and red on the sword were washed away, revealing a deep blue like the deep sea.
The azure water began to flow, the pure lilies began to bloom, the horn sounded again and again in the world, and in a flash it happened seven times, and the surface of the planet was covered with azure [lines].
The end time has come, the end time has come, everything will be destroyed, and the raging flood will submerge everything.
Only this time... the azure [lines] covering the planet were tinged with a hint of golden red that could not be erased or dissipated.
Like the faint light of a candle in the darkness, like the twinkling stars in the night, like... that fragile yet firm hope in despair.
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[Ending achieved: The End of the Faithful]
————【Event·Judgment】————
"Please stop here, visitor."
Just as Mei Raiden was moving forward with Alicia, a calm yet unquestionable voice sounded in front of them.
Shifting the gaze, one can see a priest in a long robe, with a sword hanging from his waist and a special Bible in his hand with a cross pendant.
"Those who carry sin should stop here, take the [punishment] they deserve, and atone for their [sins]."
He said some strange words, which made Mei Raiden completely confused about what he was talking about... But there was one thing she understood, he was trying to stop her from moving forward.
"Hey~ Xiwang, you actually come out, it's really rare~"
However, at this time, Alicia spoke first. Her tone did not change, and she was as cheerful as usual, with a hint of joy in her words.
"Good day, Alicia."
Xi Wang nodded politely to Alicia, and then placed his strange pupils composed of three colors: gold, dark, and scarlet on Raiden Mei's body.
"Please come forward and take your own [Punishment], visitor."
As he said this, Xi Wang was about to reach out and draw his sword, but Alicia quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"Hey wait...wait a minute, Xiwang, being too impatient won't make girls like you, right? Especially when you don't say anything like this."
As she spoke, Alicia reached out and poked Xiwang's face, causing Xiwang to frown, seemingly a little unhappy... but in the end she did not say anything to stop her.
Seeing that Xiwang did not object to her actions, Ai Lixia smiled happily and said.
"Hehe... Although I know that you have your reasons for doing things, Xiwang... But Mei and you just met this time, right? It's not good to leave a bad first impression on others, you know? It will make people dislike you~"
"Hmm... let me think... should I at least tell Mei what she did? Although I know that Xiwang's [judgment] is always correct, this kind of arbitrary behavior is still distressing~"
"When it enters this place, it is a mistake, it is a sin."
Xi Wang shook his head and spoke softly, causing Lei Dian Mei to raise an eyebrow... Although she already knew that every [Ying Jie] was more or less strange, his actions of arbitrarily convicting people... were really annoying.
And it was a sin for her to enter the [Paradise of the Past]... This was too outrageous, what was this? Or was it because she was a [Herrscher] that it was a [sin] for her to enter this place?
Discrimination, right?
"Uh...huh?"
However, Alicia was thinking seriously about Xi Wang's words, as if she had no doubt about him, which made Raiden Mei's brows jump again.
Why does it seem like Alicia trusts him very much...
Mei Raiden was a little confused, so she asked.
"Alicea... can you give me a brief introduction of him? Or, before I receive the [Punishment], I should know who gave me the [Judgment], right?"
Maybe because she had come into contact with many strange [Heroes], Raiden Mei quickly thought of a way to communicate.
"Oh, sure~ This is our recognized [priest], a man favored by [God]! He is very powerful! He holds the Inscription of [Judgment] here, but don't be scared by this title. Xiwang is a very nice person. If you have anything that makes you unhappy, you can tell him and [confess] to him. He will help you~"
Alicia introduced Xiwang in a cheerful tone, and seeing this, Xiwang bowed politely to Raiden Mei.
"Nice to meet you, visitor, Mei Raiden... I am the one who holds the Mark of Judgment, and I am ranked 14th. As for the title of Hero... I am not worthy of this title. You can follow Alicia's words and call me Father, or just call me by my name."
"[Judgement]... It's a powerful-sounding title, but considering your status, it's somewhat appropriate."
Mei Raiden thought for a moment and whispered to herself, but when she saw Xi Wang greet her so politely, she felt something strange... How come this person was so serious and saying some strange words a moment ago, as if he was looking for trouble, but now he turns around and greets people so gently and politely?
Although I know that the [Yingjie] here are all weird, this is too weird.
"Hmm... Hmm! I figured it out! That's it!"
At this moment, Alicia suddenly made a cute expression of "I understand! .jpg". In the blur, one could see a light bulb popping up above her head. Then she came in front of Xiwang and said with a smile.
"Xiwang wants to [test] Mei, right? You want her to accept your [Mark], right? Although I know Mei is a very cute and capable girl, if you are too impatient, you will still scare her, right?"
"...But, later, I will give the [Mark] to her."
Xi Wang looked at Ailisa, and after a brief silence, he nodded and agreed.
Mei Raiden swore that she just saw an obvious "speechless" emotion in Xi Wang's eyes, as if to say "You know nothing".
However, Alicia seemed not to notice this, and even clapped her hands happily and spoke happily.
"I knew it~ Xi Wang always understood what I meant before, and now I can do it too~ It turns out that we are in sync with each other~?"
No, I think you, Alicia, didn’t understand what he wanted to express at all...——Raiden Mei, who was standing behind Alicia, was speechless.
"Hmm... then should I let you guys take over the show? Or... can I stay here? Ah, it doesn't seem right to say that..."
"It's up to you, Alicia, but...if you want to stay here, please stay away."
"Xiwang, do you want me to stay? Okay~ Ah... I didn't repeat your name just now! But every time I say Xiwang's name, I still feel very happy... After all, the meaning of this word is really good, isn't it?"
Alicia's tone rose slightly, and she seemed quite happy, as if she had endless things to say, but she still walked away from the two of them with a brisk pace, and did not forget to cheer Raiden Mei on the way.
"Come on! Mei, I will provide you with all the support except help!"
"That means there is nothing, right?"
"Does verbal support count, too?"
Alicia's eyes curved like crescent moons.
"Besides, in front of Xi Wang, help seems unnecessary~ So Meiyi, you should work hard~"
"........."
Raiden Mei was speechless for a while, and finally could only shake her head and turn her attention back to Xi Wang... At this time, he had already drawn out the [sword].
"This is... a [ritual sword]? Is this your weapon?"
Seeing the exquisite sword that had no blade and even seemed to be broken, Mei Raiden asked with some confusion.
"I don't need a weapon. This is a [ritual sword] in itself."
Xi Wang shook his head, denying Raiden Mei's opinion, and then brought the topic back to the original point.
"Please come forward and take the punishment you deserve, visitor."
"…What if I don't?"
"That's fine."
Xi Wang didn't seem to mind and just nodded. Then... his pupils were like stars in the night sky, emitting a faint golden light.
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