The entire space began to grow slightly unstable. Lu Ce's heart was far from calm, like a small boat endlessly rising and falling upon a turbulent sea.
He looked at the "himself" before him. That twisted face carried an indescribable madness that made his own mind distort involuntarily.
Boom!
After a sudden roar, the pressure on his shoulder loosened, and Pain was sent flying straight away.
It turned out the Black Knight beside him had acted. They did not know what had happened, but they could tell that something was beginning to seem wrong with Lu Ce's expression.
So, without a moment's thought, they charged forward and rammed Pain away.
And they could actually knock away an energy body?!
"Are you all right?" the Black Knight asked, concern in their voice.
Heh, so you forgot your mother once you got yourself a wife. Back then, I was the one who created you.
In the distance, Pain swayed as They rose to Their feet, seemingly not displeased by this.
"I understand. Thank you for answering my questions today." Lu Ce swiftly absorbed the countless pieces of information, soothed the Black Knight, and spoke calmly.
"But why am I the Terminator of the world? Why am I the villain?"
Pain was not surprised by this at all. With great patience and interest, They explained:
Oh? You do not know what a villain is? Your human literary and artistic works should have portrayed such characters quite often.
Those who always stand in others' way, preventing them from achieving their goals and willingly causing destruction, are villains.
And you will bring an end to all Their goals, bring an end to everything. Of course, that makes you the greatest villain—the Terminator of the world.
"Who said he was going to listen to you? I