The sea.
The wind and rain howled.
In the darkness, countless characters appeared in the void like a waterfall.
After a long while, the chaotic, disorderly data stopped refreshing at a frantic pace.
All the data became slow, orderly, and neat.
A line of tiny text appeared in the void:
"Destination reached." "Location: ocean." "World coordinates: 121.43333, 34.50000." "Northeast wind, force: 5–6." "Wave height: 2.5 meters" "Visibility: 3 km." "Rainstorm."
"Beginning descent."
"Attention: your evolution has only just completed, and we haven't had enough time to replenish our energy." "This time-space transmission is borrowing the Apocalypse's power. Danger level: red."
"You can stay for only twenty seconds."
"Stand by—"
Densely packed, tiny patterns of light, fine as ants, appeared in the air.
All the patterns of light gathered together, transforming into a human figure—
A woman wearing a tight-fitting combat suit.
She stood in the void with her eyes closed, quietly listening to the rain over the sea.
Suddenly, a lilting woman's voice sounded beside her ear:
"The appointed time has arrived."
"In fifteen seconds, the Apocalypse Assassin will appear."
"You can begin preparing now."
The woman opened her eyes and drew a card from her snow-white hair.
"Release."
The woman spoke softly.
Bang!
The card transformed into a black pistol.
The woman gripped the pistol, a look of nostalgia showing in her eyes.
"It's been a long time since we fought side by side... I really miss you."
She murmured softly, gazing into the void.
Rows of corresponding prompts appeared there:
"Exact coordinates matched." "Countdown to attack:" "Five," "Four," "Three," "Two," "One," "Apocalypse Assassin appeared!"
Bang—
The woman pulled the trigger, and the bullet she fired vanished in an instant.
Immediately, a line of tiny text appeared before her eyes:
``` "Your opponent's assassination has