I Look More Like the Villain!

If that's the case, Kosma were to unleash his mind-altering abilities, he would truly lose his life...

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Chapter 571 I Look More Like the Villain!

"Kosma..."

Upon seeing Kosma come alone to stop the Herrscher of Corruption, a deep worry appeared on everyone's face. The last person who stayed behind to stop the Herrscher was now dead, his portrait shattered.

Sakura suddenly sensed a strong sense of malice.

"Overload Transformation... It seems that Amo's highlight will be in this area, but..."

Pardo couldn't bring herself to say it, thinking about the cost of Overload Transformation.

Abandon everything and transform into a wild beast.

That was too cruel to Kosma.

After all, his wish has always been to become a hero. Even if he stopped the Herrscher of Corruption, can he still be considered a hero after losing his mind...?

"Did you notice Kosma's shadow?"

Vill-V keenly observed the problem that had arisen in Kosma.

Only then did everyone notice that the shadow beneath Kosma did not reflect Kosma's image, but was rectangular, like... a painting frame.

"Is this... a modeling bug?"

Ling was puzzled.

"That's unlikely. Schicksal is such a big company, and Honkai is a global anime. They wouldn't make such a basic mistake. Otherwise, Patrick and the others probably..."

Sakura frowned.

"I think so too. Kosma's shadow is probably a foreshadowing."

Mei frowned. She had a feeling that the change might be coming from Griseo, but she dared not think about it any further.

After all, if it really is related to Griseo...

"Further words are useless, Herrscher... This place will not become your hunting ground."

"Kosma said coldly."

The Herrscher of Corruption couldn't understand why Kosma would come to stop her without hesitation, even though she knew she couldn't defeat him.

Based on her understanding of Kosma, the so-called self-sacrifice was the most unacceptable situation for him.

Kosma countered that he had never said he couldn't accept it.

The Herrscher of Corruption declined to comment, but brought up past events on the Mu Continent, dissuading Kosma from his suicide attempt. When the Ninth Herrscher descended, Griseo's father, Hen, made the same decision as Kosma now: to choose one of two evils.

Even at the cost of becoming a monster, Kosma ultimately failed to save his mentor and friend.

Faced with the Herrscher of Corruption's accusations, Kosma refuted her firmly and coldly.

From the very beginning, Hen's decision was not a choice between two evils, but rather a win-win situation.

"It is because he found the only way for me that I am standing here now—in front of you, to do what I should do."

Kosma's personality and thoughts seemed to have changed completely, attracting the attention of the Herrscher of Corruption. However, she couldn't understand why such a change would occur when she hadn't undergone a mind-splitting procedure...

The Herrscher of Corruption hadn't given up trying to persuade Kosma, reminding him that if he died at her hands, the backup plan that Vill-V had mentioned wouldn't be effective.

No need for further explanation.

Kosma's answer was brief and direct.

The Herrscher of Corruption's smile, reminiscent of Elysia's, gradually faded, replaced by a cold gaze as she stared at the Kosma before her.

"It's ironic, isn't it? I should be the villain, but I'm the one who has to force you to live time and time again."

"That's to be expected, Herrscher of Corruption..."

Blue flames ignited in Kosma's eyes, rapidly spreading throughout his body. The burning ice flames created an immense sense of oppression.

"Anyway, I look more like the villain... right?"

Ice flames swept across the land, and intense energy impacted the surroundings. When the icy blue energy dissipated, Kosma was no longer there; only a gigantic Honkai Beasts remained, its arms like sharp blades.

They lose their rationality and become monsters in battle.

This is what is Overload Transformation .

"Cool!"

This was the first time that Kosma had made no attempt to hide his excitement in front of everyone, his eyes shining brightly.

To others, losing one's rationality and turning into a beast is cruel, but for the immature Kosma, this transformation perfectly matches his inner thoughts.

Compared to the Artificial Collapse of Kalpas and Mobius, Kosma's Overload Transformation turned him into a beast.

"Good lad, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Hen patted Kosma's head with his big hand.

When the Herrscher of Corruption said that his sacrifice was rash, Kosma refuted the Herrscher, which left a great impression on Hen.

"As expected, it's Amo's turn again. Sigh."

Elysia sighed, looking at Kosma, who had turned into a monster. She didn't know if Kosma would have a chance to turn back, but she knew that whether it could turn back or not was no longer important.

"Wait, if Amo shows up here, what about little Griseo?"

Pardo suddenly realized the blind spot.

Kosma has been taking care of Griseo and never leaving her side, but now Kosma is appearing alone on screen to stop the Herrscher of Corruption. Where is Griseo then? Will she encounter any danger?

"Most likely... it's with the old antiques?"

Little Knowledge wasn't sure and could only express it in a doubtful tone.

After all, Flame-Chasers, Sue, and Aponia, who are still alive, have all been corrupted and infected, and Eden is burdened with the Crystal Flower. The only one left who can take care of Griseo is probably Hua.

Hua, who lives in the Elysian Realm, has neither intelligence nor plot, forming a stark contrast to the Scarlet Bird Immortal outside.

"I don't know if you guys have noticed, but Kosma's tone and personality are a bit off."

Mei suddenly spoke up to remind him.

They had actually noticed it when Kosma spoke. Normally, Kosma would use ellipses and express what he wanted to say through his facial expressions, but now Kosma's tone was firm and his voice was steady.

In short, he doesn't seem to be mute anymore.

"I noticed it a long time ago, but that doesn't make sense. According to the Herrscher of Corruption, Kosma clearly didn't undergo my mind-splitting?"

Vill-V scratched her head.

"The problem lies here. The changes that have occurred to Kosma and that shadow both tell the audience that Kosma's solo attempt to stop the Herrscher of Corruption is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface."

Mei calmly analyzed the situation.

"Handsome...!"

Kevin looked at the Overload Transformation Kosma with envy.

As Fusion Warrior himself, he eagerly anticipates his own Artificial Collapse. His combat power is already terrifying enough; if he were to add Artificial Collapse to that...

Kevin couldn't even imagine that scene.

Mei slapped Kevin in an annoyed manner, interrupting his daydream.

"Kevin, are you even listening to me?"

"Ah?"

Kevin finally realized what was happening and, confused, subconsciously uttered a sound.

The screen then showed the battle between the Herrscher of Corruption and the Kosma, but to the surprise of all viewers, the main perspective was actually from the Herrscher of Corruption.

Generally speaking, there are many types of perspectives, but the main perspective is the most important. It can enhance the audience's sense of immersion and make it clear to the audience who the protagonist is.

But now, the main perspective is not on the Korse membrane, but on the Herrscher of Corruption.

"Ah?!"

While it can't compare to personally controlling the Herrscher of Corruption to kill the Kosma in the game, the change in perspective is enough to break the audience's nerves.

Even though the main perspective was on the Herrscher of Corruption from the very beginning of this episode, they didn't want to see the main perspective still focused on the Herrscher of Corruption during the fight.

"That wretched Yaqing!"

Elysia gritted her teeth.

It's as if the audience and the Herrscher of Corruption are on the same side.

The film couldn't let the audience do things themselves, which disappointed Yaqing for a long time. As a second choice, she came up with the idea of changing the perspective, and that alone was enough to break the audience's defenses.

It's easy to imagine what would happen if they had to do it themselves...

Yaqing may never be able to return to the Golden Courtyard in this lifetime.

The Herrscher of Corruption continued to erode Kosma until it reached a certain level, at which point the erosion efficiency suddenly slowed down.

The Herrscher of Corruption then noticed Kosma's purpose. Entering the Overload Transformation Amplification Power was indeed meaningless, but Vishnu's instinct to devour allowed him to consume himself, slowing down the rate of corruption and forcibly delaying time.

For the Herrscher of Corruption, the longer it drags on, the greater the risk.

She suddenly wondered what Alicia would do if she were Elysia.

The thought was fleeting. There were indeed some differences between the two of them that data could not make up for, so she made a decision that Elysia could never make.

"Kosma... forgive me."

"My beloved people... have already received eternal and beautiful life within me. If I let you continue like this, it would be tantamount to pushing them into death once again."

"Ah, is this what it feels like to be caught between two evils? At least for now... I understand how you feel, if this is the path you've chosen..."

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to do this, but for everyone's sake, I have no choice but to... delete you completely."

The Herrscher of Corruption feigned grief, as if she had no choice but to do so, but everyone knew that her true purpose was simply because the Kosma was blocking her path and posing a danger to her.

Hearing the Herrscher of Corruption speak in such a tone, the audience's blood pressure immediately soared.

"I (swear)!!!!"

Little Knowledge was furious. If she hadn't had something handy nearby, she probably would have thrown it directly at the big screen.

"Elysia, it's not always like that. She would sacrifice herself for everyone, but she would never force someone else to die for her own sake."

Eden got angry too.

The Herrscher of Corruption, using Elysia's appearance, harmed Elysia's cherished companions.

"What would I do if it were me?"

Elysia laughed in her anger.

Even with her gentle nature, she felt an urge to curse at that moment.

The Golden Courtyard are all well-mannered.

But it's different online.

Every viewer who witnessed this scene used the most vicious language they could think of to insult the Herrscher of Corruption. There wasn't even time for official bans or silencing; the entire screen was filled with insults.

Even in the future, if someone doesn't know how to swear but wants to learn, they'll open Chapter 3 of "To Elysia" and turn on the comments...

After completely deleting the Kosma, the Herrscher of Corruption still pretended to promise that she would rebuild the Kosma after everything was over.

Just as the Herrscher of Corruption was about to leave, a hole suddenly appeared in the floor behind her, and the Kosma roared as it emerged, its sharp claws aimed at the Herrscher of Corruption's throat.

"Handsome!!!!"

Kosma was so excited he almost jumped off his chair.

He knew his death wouldn't be so simple.

"Amo, you're starting to break character."

Pardo whispered a reminder.

Kosma doesn't care about his persona anymore; all he sees is his own reappearance. This handsome and domineering scene makes him unable to think about anything else.

Even if Desdobina came to him now, he wouldn't even glance at her.