Chapter 18: Revenge
Following the passage, the girls finally arrived at a side hall.
This was the viewing hall of the Sea’s Home, where they could gaze upon the vast snow-capped mountains and the once lush city—but now, everything was in ruins.
The entire city was covered in ice and snow, without a single light flickering. Against the backdrop of the vast night sky, it appeared so desolate and bleak.
And there, two figures stood in confrontation.
Between their figures, an irreconcilable will was palpable.
…”Rianxi, what are you doing? Why would you do this?”
“Your Highness Jessica, I respect you. But even you cannot stop me!”
…
In the dimly lit side hall, a mecha warrior and a dark figure of a woman intersected, their blades clashing and creating dazzling sparks.
The mecha warrior was naturally Jessica. After returning from the moon, her body had undergone some adjustments. Although she was still a robot, her surface curves were streamlined and exquisite, subtly exuding a modern feminine charm.
And the dark-skinned woman?
She was clearly not a normal human.
An ominous aura emanated from her entire body, and many parts of her skin seemed mutated, revealing terrifying patterns. (To avoid causing disgust, further details will not be described.)
…
The two engaged in a fierce battle. Although Jessica’s body was indestructible, Rianxi’s power was equally immense.
Visibly, her muscles had mutated, and her immense strength sent Jessica flying a full meter away, with the mecha warrior’s immense strength being the only thing that allowed her to withstand it.
…
“Rianxi, didn’t I tell you? There’s no need for war now, everything is over?”
“Over? Haha, so all the sacrifices, all the dreams, are over just like that? No, I absolutely will not admit it! I want to kill that hypocritical hero who compromised with the Trickster Demon, and I want them to know that this is absolutely unforgivable!”
“Rianxi! You!!!”
Hearing their conversation, Lonis instantly understood what had happened!
Yes,
She was the legendary hero, and Elus was indeed the princess of the Snow Kingdom.
But could she and Elus represent the entire Snow Kingdom?
Clearly not, because everyone had their own freedom… and this woman named Rianxi before them was probably one of the last survivors of the Snow Kingdom from back then.
She had experienced all the pain and witnessed the tragic deaths of her loved ones and friends before her eyes.
It had been 100 years now, and perhaps during that long period, she would be awakened by terrifying nightmares from time to time.
Perhaps her body had even become mutated for the sake of revenge, right?
Therefore, she naturally had the right to choose not to forgive General Castor and the Trickster Demon Siria, and to take revenge on them.
In that case, thinking about it this way…
Princess Elus, who chose to reconcile with Castor and become companions with Siria, and herself, as the hero, were undoubtedly traitors to the Snow Kingdom.
That was why she had been so fierce towards Lonis when she was locked in the aquarium before.
That desire to kill her was not a disguise, but genuine.
It was just that, for some reason, she didn’t die—in fact, even if her body had been scalded by hydrochloric acid, she wouldn’t have died, it would have just been more painful.
…
…
(What should I do? At this moment, I don’t think I have any right to say anything, do I? After all, I too…)
…
Lonis sighed. In fact, history was just like that. For instance, during dynastic changes, surrendering early often led to less warfare.
For ordinary citizens, they didn’t necessarily pledge allegiance to a particular regime. As long as everyone’s future was happy, that was the most important thing.
And Lonis considered it the same way.
If Castor had acted out of selfishness, or merely to pursue power and cause wanton destruction, she would not have chosen to forgive him along with Elus.
But Castor’s goal, from beginning to end, was to save the world.
In fact, that guy had also shouldered a considerable amount of pain. If they disregarded their positions, Lonis actually admired him.
Because, if the world was multi-polar, and some could bear the lighthearted and enjoyable “sexy” power, then there must be someone who had to bear the destructive power tempered by suffering.
This was the destiny bestowed upon you by the world; you had no choice.
So in a way, Castor was her opposite, and perhaps if Lonis’s fate had been more tumultuous, she might have become someone like Castor.
But all these thoughts…
Were her own choices.
She had the freedom to choose and could not force others to be like her. And in reality, Rianxi… probably understood all of this, right?
Precisely because she understood, she could not give up.
Because,
If even she gave up on revenge, then in this world, who else would choose revenge?
She probably represented the last flame of revenge from the Fiery Abyss.
Although small…
It would never be extinguished.
…
…………
(Hero, if you truly have the resolve to overcome everything, then join Jessica and kill me!)
(!!)
(I will not fall, nor will I yield.)
…………
…
With just a glance, Lonis felt such emotions in Rianxi’s eyes.
So, should she defeat her?
Should she, as the hero who saved the world, prove her own will and beliefs?
She couldn’t let Elus make a move, so…
…
Although she was still somewhat hesitant, the moment she thought of Elus, Lonis was ready to move.
However, she did not expect…
Elus to rush forward with a stride before her!
The girl’s speed was so astonishing that everyone was caught off guard… Although Rianxi wanted to defend herself, the moment she looked into Elus’s eyes, she froze.
Because…
That was true fire.
Not a fire limited to a single moment, but a blazing inferno that had never been extinguished, carrying an unyielding will from beginning to end!
And then…
*Slap!*
Elus slapped Rianxi directly across the face.
This slap not only stunned the girls but also stunned Rianxi.
She looked at Elus in disbelief, seemingly unable to comprehend why the princess of the Snow Kingdom would do such a thing—although the damage was not great, the insult was extremely significant.
Seeing this, Lonis quickly stepped forward and said:
“Elus, that…”
“Hmph, Lonis, don’t beg for this guy. For someone who cannot even recognize themselves, this princess will teach them a lesson!”
“!”
“Rianxi, if you were truly seeking revenge, then so be it. I will defeat you personally as you wish, and then I will enclose you in a coffin… However, you are simply unable to accept your own cowardice! Do you think you can stop Elus and my progress by doing this? Don’t be so naive!!!!”
Elus shouted with all her might, hoarse from exhaustion.
