Rita Rossweisse / A Complete End
Yes, we're complete strangers, why would Knight Bianca protect me...? What (advantage) do I have that's worth protecting?
Upon hearing this idea, even though Bianca had been fighting for so long to protect him, many people were still filled with fear.
They were afraid... afraid that Bianca would waver because of Sirin's words and abandon them; they were terrified, horrified of death.
However...
"It's worth it, for the people I love, for the people they love more, for all those who can be called [human] --"
"I am willing to give everything to protect them!"
Faced with Sirin's questioning and "hysteria," Bianca gave her answer with a serious expression and a firm tone.
She then changed the subject, continuing, "Although I don't know if you are her or not, whether you are or not... I don't want your hands to be stained with the blood of innocent people."
"..."
Upon hearing Bianca's reply, Sirin's expression froze on her face.
Those who had also heard Bianca's words fell into an eerie silence.
Because what the silly goose said was so unexpected and so dazzling that many people felt ashamed of themselves for a moment.
P. S.: There will be more tonight. I'll try to write as quickly as possible. I've been writing this chapter since 10:30 PM and haven't eaten yet.
Give it a push.
Chapter 52 Rita Losweiser
"Hahaha--"
After a brief silence, Sirin suddenly covered her face and burst into laughter under everyone's gaze. Then, peeking through her fingers at Bianca with her cold, golden eyes, she said:
"Humans? Worthy? All you can say are high-sounding words. Humans, these hypocritical, filthy creatures with all sorts of despicable traits etched into their bones, have absolutely no reason to exist!"
"... I don't deny what you said, because humans do indeed have that side. But at the same time, humans also have a kind and beautiful side and qualities."
"And I am willing to fight to protect this beautiful thing."
As she spoke, Bianca's eyes and attention remained fixed on Sirin, never wavering. At that moment, her azure eyes were filled not only with determination but also with a hint of complexity.
"Heh~ Protecting the good things...? That sounds really jarring."
"If that's the case, then where were you when my mother and friends died?! Where were you when those disgusting guys were experimenting on me?! This world has never been a good place—!!!"
As she spoke, energy surged from Sirin's body, and she launched another terrifying attack on the city and Bianca.
"Boom--"
After blocking Sirin's attack again, Bianca continued with a complicated expression, "... I'm sorry I can't help you, but I absolutely do not condone using that as a reason to harm innocent people."
"And although I couldn't protect you, I will strive to ensure that there are no more children like you in this world!"
"... Hahaha, what if I insist on destroying them?"
Upon hearing this, Sirin burst into laughter again, but if someone were close enough, they would have noticed the fleeting look of confusion and loneliness in her golden eyes.
This time, Sirin didn't use her abilities to bypass the energy shield above the city. Instead, she mobilized all the core energy within her body, intending to unleash her final attack directly above the energy shield.
"..."
Sirin's crazy move made Bianca's pupils shrink slightly, and then she also took action.
I know exactly what kind of energy shield I created, even though it was built using the energy from the World Bubble within my body.
However, they lack a deep connection and a continuous power supply. If no action is taken, it's only a matter of time before they are defeated by Sirin's attack.
Because of the sheer volume of information in Bianca and Sirin's conversation, the residents and spectators of the Great Knight's Territory are much quieter now than before, as many are still reeling from the shock.
At the same time, Bianca's words, actions, and character have made many people genuinely like and admire her, and among these people are many infected individuals.
Because the goose's words, "[For all those who can be called (human)...]," left a very deep and moving impression on them.
Many infected individuals consider themselves human, but often the state, society, and even ordinary people have never treated them as human beings.
It's as if... once they get sick, they're no longer human...
So, for all these reasons, when Sirin launched her attack and Bianca went to meet her, someone started it... In an instant, the silence that had been created by the shock completely vanished, replaced by...
"Bianca, hang in there! We believe in you!!! The worst that can happen is we'll just die together!"
"You are a true knight!"
"Protect yourself, defeat the enemy, Bianca! We are with you!"
(Whatever!) [Go, Bianca Knight! Everyone trusts you, let her witness the glory of knighthood!!!]
Witnessing this scene, Big Mouth Mob was filled with excitement. Something that had been hidden in his heart seemed to awaken. He no longer cared about the consequences; all he wanted to do now was support that figure.
"..."
Although the audience had cheered and encouraged them before, the meaning behind it had subtly changed, adding something that wasn't there before, or rather, something that had disappeared.
"..."
Bianca, who vaguely heard the sounds below and noticed the changes below, quickly showed a hint of surprise in her eyes, then gently curled the corners of her lips into a smile.
Although the reasons may be complicated, Dai'e is in a good mood now that she has received so much "support". Since that's the case, she certainly won't let her supporters down.
"The stars have gathered here."
As Bianca's voice faded, the once bright sky suddenly darkened, and then bright stars and constellations appeared on the dim canvas.
In the next instant, the stars "faded," and everything converged on the girl, condensing into a magnificent set of golden armor, directly replacing the Moon Soul she was originally wearing.
"Let it end, humanity."
At the same time, as Sirin finished speaking, the attack, brimming with terrifying energy, rapidly descended upon Bianca and the Great Knight's Territory.
"This strike pierced through the stars."
The moment she saw the attack coming down, Bianca didn't hesitate. Power surged from her body, and a golden longbow materialized in her hand. Then, she fired an ordinary-looking arrow, which shot straight toward Sirin's attack, leaving a long trail of light.
"Bang--BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM--!!!"
The moment the two attacks collided, an explosion powerful enough to flatten the entire Great Knight's Territory was generated, the shockwave carrying terrifying light and heat that swept across the land.
It's no exaggeration to say that without the energy shield erected by Bianca, the entire Great Knight's Territory would have been destroyed countless times in this battle.
However, those outside the city were not so lucky; areas not protected by the idiot goose were still significantly affected.
Just as Bianca was still wary of Sirin and was about to continue the fight...
[Ding--Random side quest completed, crisis over, proceeding with settlement.]
The system's sudden announcement startled Bianca, who was still on high alert and hadn't relaxed at all, causing her to feel a sense of disorientation and unreality. However, before she could even ask anything, the system had already completed the task settlement.
[Mission Completion: High; Mission Rewards: Hler's Ataraxia, Rita Losweisse's full armor unlocked.]
"!"
P. S.: Please vote! I'm up all night again, and I have to get up at 5:30 tomorrow morning. Ugh, it's tough. And to those who say I'm a lazy bum writing a chapter for four hours straight, I can only say that's completely unnecessary.
My typing speed is normal, but as I've mentioned before, I'm not good at writing these kinds of things. These last few pages have been very difficult to write. To achieve a satisfactory result, I've revised each paragraph several times, which is exhausting. This one, in particular, I've been writing since 10 PM.
Chapter 53: The End
"!"
The sudden system reward startled Bianca slightly, and the daze instantly vanished, making her much more alert.
However, the silly goose didn't rush to check the rewards. Instead, it raised its head again and looked at the sky, which was now filled with rolling dust and was completely empty.
'System, what kind of being is Sirin? Will all random side quests be like this from now on?'
[The Herrscher of the Void that the host sees is merely a real memory entity possessing the memories and abilities of "Sirin". Specific mission details are unknown and must be explored by the host.]
In response to Bianca's behavior, the system offered an explanation in its emotionless voice.
"Memory..."
After hearing the system's explanation, Bianca's gaze towards the sky became even more complex. It was too real... Sirin's hysterical words from before still seemed to echo in her ears.
To be honest, if the system hadn't explained, after the exchange and conversation just now, the silly goose would have almost completely taken "Sirin" for the real Sirin.
Even now that she knows it's a memory, "Sirin's" words still touched Bianca's heart and stirred her thoughts.
After all, the body and existence may be fake, but the "inherited" memories, emotions such as anger and despair, are not fake at all in the eyes of the silly goose.
In a cold, empty room--
On the bed in the corner, a purple-haired girl, who had been curled up in a ball, slowly opened her slightly swollen eyes, a hint of confusion in them.
She felt like she had a dream, but she couldn't remember anything at all...
Then, gazing at the now empty room, the girl's confusion vanished instantly, replaced by immense pain and sorrow.
"Ah..."
Finally, with a soft, mournful cry, her beautiful eyes filled with hatred.
"Call--"
Bianca pondered for a moment, then exhaled a breath of stale air. Confirming there was no danger, she withdrew her gaze and prepared to leave.
After all, she's still floating in the sky. It's fine when she's guarding or fighting... but now that she's not fighting, she doesn't want to stay in the sky any longer for people to "watch".
As for the protective shield in the sky, the goose doesn't plan to cancel it for the time being. After all, the air quality above the Great Knight's Territory isn't very good right now... it's filled with a lot of Originium dust, and you could easily get infected if you're not careful.
Since she had already chosen to help, Bianca would naturally help to the end. She would only remove the energy shield above her once the Great Knight's Territory had left the area or the primordial dust had dissipated.
Dai'e felt that the higher-ups, or rather the leaders, of Kazimierz wouldn't make him wait too long... After all, if they couldn't even arrange something as simple as relocating the city properly in the current situation, they would be quite incompetent.
However, just to be on the safe side, and to put ordinary people at ease, Bianca didn't mind giving a heads-up. With that thought, she didn't hesitate any longer and quickly fell from the sky, crashing towards the center of the National Arena.
"Boom--"
Even though Bianca had managed to control herself, the ground still cracked the moment she landed, stirring up a cloud of dust that made it difficult for the audience to see what was happening inside.
Even so... the arena was still filled with deafening cheers for Bianca.
"Bianca --!!!"
"Long live Knight Bianca!!"
"Thank you, Bianca!"
"..."
As the dust settled, revealing Bianca in her "golden" armor, the situation became even more terrifying and fanatical, as if she were about to tear the arena apart.
To be honest, even Bianca, whose focus wasn't on the audience, was still feeling dizzy and a little irritated by this group of people.
In fact, the only thing that makes her feel fortunate right now is that, due to her seriousness and strength, no one has made any move to approach her yet.
Even so, the silly goose began to feel a little regretful, wishing she hadn't come and had just slipped away.
"..."
After calming herself down a bit, Bianca's expression turned serious, and her eyes swept across the massive stands of the arena with a serious and imposing gaze.
As the oppressive aura of the goose descended, those who were swept by her gaze fell silent as if a mute button had been pressed.
As the audience quieted down, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Bianca's beautiful blue eyes. Then she reached out and gently touched her ear, and the microphone that had been put away with her armor reappeared.
"The dust from the Originium is still raging outside. I will not shut down the energy shield in the sky for the time being. Do not leave the city until it is moved to a safe location."
Bianca's serious words resonated throughout the arena via the microphone and the equipment inside.
Then, after the well-intentioned reminder, Silly Goose had no intention of staying any longer. She wasn't good at dealing with these people or things, so she turned around and headed towards the arena passage.
"Bianca! Hero! Where's the referee? The verdict!!"
"Bianca, you are a true knight!!!"