At Yu Lian's puzzled look, several drones climbed like loyal hounds and headed toward the top of the Observatory. They circled the "Spellbreaker's" corpse several times, their bodies beginning to flash green as they let out cheerful electronic beeps.
"This filthy snake is dead!"
King Vellent raised his golden greatsword high and called out to all the warriors present. "Rejoice, soldiers of the allied forces! You have earned the right to celebrate another victory! Your achievements will endure for all time!"
After a brief pause, the earlier absurdity was swept away by an overwhelming sense of achievement and purpose. The allied soldiers present cheered one after another. The spiritual light beneath their feet had vanished, yet it seemed as though their blood still brimmed with glory and joy.
Yu Lian had to admit that people who were good at cultivating an image and loved to cosplay really could make the best orators and demagogues.
Amid the crowd's cheers, Yani's voice drifted into Yu Lian's ear once more. "Yes, Yu Lian, the fighting here is indeed over. But for you and me, 'over' is a relative concept, just like so-called 'reality.'"
Yu Lian looked toward Princess Rainbow Rose, but saw only the girl's unnervingly calm gaze. For a moment, he even felt that her eyes now bore a striking resemblance to the "Spellbreaker's" in his final moments.
Yes, it was as though beneath those sky-blue eyes, a black hole lay hidden.
...The difference was that this black hole somehow carried a certain rhythm, making it seem far more alive than the "Spellbreaker."
"I told you I wouldn't lie to you. So that's all I can tell you. You can investigate the rest in your own way." A smile slowly surfaced in her blue eyes. "So, let's talk about where to go