Humanity is destined to perish.
Upon hearing those words, everyone fell silent for a moment, as if they were some kind of deepest curse that had choked off their thoughts and replies.
"Humph!"
Just then, a cold snort rang out. Duanmu Huai coldly fixed his gaze on Himiko, a trace of killing intent surfacing in his eyes.
"Humanity is destined to perish? Is that what that Herrscher said?"
"Yes..."
"Good. How interesting. I'd very much like to talk to her."
"Talk?"
Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Dr. Mei and Himiko were both somewhat puzzled.
"I can't communicate with her. I can only sense her presence, but..."
"There's no need to make things so complicated. There's a simpler way!"
Duanmu Huai waved his hand, interrupting Himiko, and then issued an order.
"Okegis, shut down the Reality Stabilizing Anchor!"
"What!?"
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's order, everyone present was shocked. After all, the only reason they dared to stand there was because the Reality Stabilizing Anchor had nullified the Herrscher of Flame's power. And now, Duanmu Huai actually wanted to shut down the Reality Stabilizing Anchor!? What on earth was he planning to do!?
Everyone tried to stop him, but unfortunately, it was already too late. Okegis had already followed Duanmu Huai's order and shut down the Reality Stabilizing Anchor—this was also why Duanmu Huai always brought Okegis along. She was the only one who would carry out every order Duanmu Huai gave, no matter what it was.
Just like now.
"Foolish humans—!"
The instant the Reality Stabilizing Anchor shut down, the Herrscher of Flame once again took over Himiko's body. With an enraged roar, scorching flames erupted from her body once more. The Restraints that had been binding Himiko's body could not even last a second before they completely melted into ash before