Anger, sorrow, conflict, worry.
The moment people in the real world saw Kiana's emotional defenses shatter, they were seized by intense worry.
No matter how strong Kiana had become, she still had a vulnerable side.
Now, that vulnerability had been forcibly torn open and laid bare beneath the cruel cold wind, drenched in the vilest malice.
Everything about it was heartbreaking, infuriating, nerve-racking, and worrying.
No one knew whether the emotionally shattered Kiana would be controlled by the Thousand Herrscher, and no one had the heart to watch her confront such cruel truths.
However, some people in the real world had other thoughts.
For example, Kiana herself in the real world. Her expression was resolute now. She had faith in herself, along with silent support.
The girl hoped that "she" could pull herself together—or rather, she firmly believed that she definitely would.
Even if it hurt, even if she was sad, even if there was pain that could never be healed.
But...
"We've come this far, other me. Are you really going to be defeated like this?"
"No! Since you inherited everything from Teacher Himeko, then become the spark that lights the road ahead, just like Teacher Himeko!"
"I believe you can do it!"
"Because..."
"I am you!"
"As long as you're Kiana Kaslana, you'll never be crushed by disgusting bastards like this!"
On the Light Screen, Kiana suddenly rose to her feet, launching a fierce attack the instant she did.
Silent, yet furious.
However, this display of emotional collapse only delighted the Thousand Herrscher even more. They did not care that Kiana killed several puppets in the blink of an eye; after all, they could revive, so they had nothing to fear.
Most importantly, they had finally broken through Kiana's emotional defenses through psychological warfare.
The Thousand Herrscher