"If there is another life, would you rather remain human, or become a beast?"
Lu Xueling's words left them all stunned for a moment, unable to understand what he meant.
However, Nana was the first to step forward and state her choice. "No matter what, I don't regret being human!"
"I... I don't want to be human!"
Another voice expressed an entirely different opinion from Nana's.
"Being human is too exhausting. Since being reborn as a human, nothing in my life has ever gone smoothly. If I could, I'd really like to become a soul beast! A soul beast with a lifespan far longer than mine!"
With someone taking the lead, the others quickly voiced their choices as well. Lu Xueling merely watched with a smile throughout, saying little. Only after they had all finished did he raise a hand to signal for silence.
"Very good. You have all made your choices. Then... eat these." At some point, nine floating crystals of different shapes had appeared in his palm, divided between purple and red.
Lu Xueling raised both arms and spread his hands as he announced, "Those who wish to be human, eat the red ones. Those who wish to be beasts, eat the purple ones. Then, you will receive the new lives you desire!"
A trace of joy appeared in Nana's eyes, yet her form of address remained unchanged as she bowed once more. "Thank you, Master."
She knew that this was the Honkai Energy used to power the Valkyrie Armor. Lu Xueling truly was granting them new lives!!
The other eight were equally delighted. They respectfully accepted the crystals with both hands. "Thank you, Master."
Lu Xueling had rescued their families' souls, which was tantamount to freeing them from the Holy Spirit Cult. Now, he had shown them