231 Brave Shine (Part 2)

He looked at Jannia, his face gradually blurring and disappearing until his reflection could no longer be seen in Jannia's pupils. Jannia stared blankly ahead, then suddenly cried out, "Li Deweidensi! Where did you go? Are you leaving me again?! Don't go, Li Deweidensi! Don't go, Liv—"

Bang! "No one can stop me!"

Mash Gergang's roar instantly subsided, causing the Ring Gate to fall again, seemingly trying to forcefully overturn Karachia's push.

"(Falicia Language) ...I have endured long nights and endless humiliation, and even when the whole world abandoned me, I never fell."

Li Deweidensi raised his longsword, and the necromantic aura emanating from him instantly dissipated. At that moment, his armor gleamed, and his azure embroidered cloak fluttered in the wind.

With hands clasped together and held before him, as in the knightly oath of old, he spoke aloud in thick Tanas Language, addressing the world, or perhaps all the witnesses:

"I pledge to protect the vulnerable and women and children. I will not discriminate against others because I possess violence."

[Guardian Aura]

"I promise to strictly abide by the law and morality. I will not judge crimes arbitrarily based on my own likes and dislikes."

[The Justice Aura]

"I promise to keep learning and practicing. I will not become arrogant because of temporary progress or superiority."

The Humility Aura

"I pledge to always trust and be loyal. I will not succumb to any temptation of wealth and betray my country and people."

[Loyalty Aura]

"Silver Wolf Overseer, Li Deweidensi, I have perfectly fulfilled my promise. I still love this world and still yearn to fight for it once more."

Whoosh! A pale blade burst forth with a powerful beam of light, slamming into the massive doorway and instantly pushing the Ring Gate back into the void.

"Li Deweidensi! Where are you—you, eh?"

Jannia's gaze gradually became unfocused:

"Who is Li Deweidensi?"

Silver light continuously washed over the Ring Gate. Jannia and Li Deweidensi stood facing each other, but the former could never see the latter's body.

"Jannia!" Li Deweidensi called out, "I'm here. You don't have to be afraid of being alone anymore."

"... What am I doing here?" Jannia looked around blankly. "Why does it feel like something's missing, something very important..."

She instinctively touched her chest; her metallic body seemed to be missing something, feeling empty.

"... Is that so? So the time has come."

Li Deweidensi suddenly realized something. His figure rapidly blurred, and he slightly turned his head to look at the mountain peaks and at Li Aoz on the ground.

"Jannia, from now on, you won't be alone anymore..."

Then, his voice echoed through the sky like a gentle breeze, "(Falicia Language)... The sunlight is so blinding."

Boom! The roar of Mash Gergang came to an abrupt halt, and the sky became crystal clear. Neither the mechs nor the Ring Gate seemed to have ever existed. Only the crimson snow-capped mountains and the wreckage of machinery scattered everywhere told the world what had happened here.

The Fate Awakening Sword pierced the summit of the snow-capped mountain. On this high-altitude snow mountain at an altitude of 8,000 meters, on a battlefield ravaged by countless killings and destructions, the Heroic Soul Legion retreated to the Spirit Realm. The players stood on the ground for a long time. Some scattered around, looking to grab some good stuff, while others looked bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

The silent songs of warriors echoed in the sky.

Behind the golden mountain peaks, the sun rose as usual.

[Breaking News - "Witness: Awakening of Destiny" is now complete]

[Task settlement in progress...]

[Reward Distribution:]

You have received a gift from Li Deweidensi: "The Cursed Abyss Crimson Blade".

You have gained 16 million experience points.

You have unlocked the achievement: "Praise the World"

"Tomorrow's sun is my motivation to get through the long night. Although this world has a thousand and one bad things, I still hold onto hope for tomorrow—and hope for you."

[Achievement Reward: You have earned the title ' Falicia's Glory ']

[Title Effect: After completing the "Barracks" and "Hall of Heroes" on your territory, you can build your own military unit— the Falicia's Heroic Soul Warriors.]

You have obtained the "Building Blueprint: Falicia Heroic Soul Temple"

[The Source Matter content has decreased...]

[Machine World Society] Mash Gergang - Extermination Completed

Overall output percentage: 79%

[Speaker: 0/1, Members: 3/3, Jury: 0/0, Citizens: 138,796...]

[Your title: Bronze Hunter - Upgraded]

[Current title: Silver Hunter]

[Silver Hunter - Any of your attacks will deal 12% additional True Damage to 'Social' enemies. You are also immune to corruption effects from members below the Councilor rank.]

[Upon your promotion to Silver Hunter, your presence has attracted the attention of the Hunter Association, and they will extend an invitation to your gathering after a period of time. The Hunter's Gathering is held every 30 calendar years; please attend.]

Now, when you kill members of [Society], you will receive 'Hunter Points' as a reward. These points can be used to purchase items at gatherings or converted into Diamonds (Note: Diamonds cannot be converted into Hunter Points).

[By repelling the invasion of Mash Gergang the [Machine World Society], you have successfully unlocked the achievement: "Abyss Layer Brave"]

"In this Star Abyss, you have accomplished an achievement worthy of everyone's admiration. No matter what sins you committed in the past, the people will remember your glorious deeds—successfully defeating the common enemy of the universe, [Society]!"

[Abyss Recognition: +10 (Your feat of defeating [Society] will spark some discussion throughout the universe.)]

[Legend of White Candle Star: +6 (Currently at maximum value: 10 points)]

You have become the unique darling of White Candle Star. Even as civilizations change and species evolve, you remain favored and cherished by this planet.

[You have acquired the Mythical Perk - [Myth · Star Charmer]]

[Myth · Star Charmer]: You are so dazzling that even the stars cannot ignore your charm. Even if the universe is destroyed, your existence will not be absent. There are countless stars in the vast universe, and as long as you are in this Star Abyss, that is enough.

When you enter any planet with Planet Consciousness, you immediately gain 1 initial Legendary point, and the rate at which you gain Legendary points increases by 50%.

You will never go hungry or cold on any planet with a legendary rating of 1 or higher.

*On any planet with a Legendary rating of 3 or higher, you will not be burned, drowned, or fall to your death.

*You can establish a legitimate, accepted Colonies on any planet with a Legendary rating of 6 or higher.

On any planet with a Legendary rating of 9 or higher, the Colonies /city-states/nations/civilizations you establish will automatically be considered the dominant civilization. Other civilizations will automatically be accepted and assimilated, and transferred to your name in various forms.

Only one Enchanting Star will appear in each level of the Star Abyss.