Chapter 74
But the past continued to Binding her; after all, she had long been accustomed to these things.
[Family, Future.]
[Kind people often choose to sacrifice themselves to save others when faced with a difficult choice.]
[Even though this means constantly losing those you love, it's simply to fulfill the responsibilities of being human.]
[The sedan chair, carried by eight men, swayed back and forth; Anna's eyes were lowered.]
[Since it's just a village, using an eight-bearer sedan chair is both formal and festive.]
[An Yu was forced to stick close to the sedan chair; he was genuinely afraid that Elysia would ambush him at the respawn point.]
[It just goes to show that good people are easy to bully. If you replaced Elysia and the other two with An Yu, he wouldn't care about anything else; he would just shoot the most threatening Herrscher entity and destroy it.]
As they approached the sedan chair, they could vaguely hear Anna softly humming. An Yu couldn't make out what song it was, but the melody seemed cheerful, yet the feeling it conveyed was anything but relaxing.
Perhaps because An Yu was always by their side, there weren't any wedding pranks during the event. Speaking of wedding pranks, they're really silly.
Upon arrival, according to local custom, Anna had to change her shoes inside the sedan chair.
"You're keeping a close eye on me."
Anna knocked on the sedan chair beside her.
An Yu's sensible past is revealed. He takes Anna's outstretched hand; this is the last stretch of the road he can walk with Anna.
An Yu sniffed at this, the watchful eyes behind him making him dare not stray from the center of the crowd.
Fortunately, he was smart and didn't reveal any special abilities this time. Besides, Elysia and the others couldn't guarantee where a new Herrscher would be born if he were killed.
Si Anna fell silent again; her expression was obscured by the red veil.
[The subsequent process is not complicated; after all, this isn't ancient times anymore.]
Anna's steps grew heavier, and with each hesitation, her mental burden increased.
[She wasn't stupid, so she clearly knew that the later she went, the greater the price she would pay for backing out.]
[Oh well, maybe I'll be very happy after marriage.]
[But when it came time to bow to heaven and earth, I just couldn't bend my back. Just like An Yu said, hobbies and studies are only temporary. If it's really unbearable, just endure it and it will pass. Just pretend this part of your life didn't exist.]
[But marriage is different. If I compromise again this time, it will ruin my entire future.]
[At least, she needs to decide who she truly loves in this lifetime, right?]
"I sense something's not right."
Elysia squinted, as if Kalpas was right; the little girl was indeed somewhat unwilling.
"Wait, wait a minute, what is An Yu going there for?"
"Your family is responsible for calming you down, what do you think?"
Kevin yawned. This was all part of the normal procedure, which should have been done by the parents, but the woman's parents were too embarrassed to do so.
I hope it's that simple.
An Yu stood beside Anna, while the groom beside her was clearly unhappy. An Yu could completely understand, but she was just sorry, NPC brother, as expected, you'll be my experience points later on.
Anna didn't speak, but she felt as if her hand was being held.
She seemed to have made up her mind, but couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Sister Anna, all you need to do now is whisper my name."
"I will tell you I'm here."
In the distance, Elysia's face turned ashen; she seemed to anticipate what was about to happen.
Her emotions had no effect on the events unfolding on the field.
Anna's soft voice choked slightly. "An Yu..."
I don't want to hand over my entire life to someone else to decide.
"I'm here, so let's... start killing... no, let's run!"
The long, bright red wedding gown was easily rolled up and wrapped around her arm. An Yu grabbed Anna, silently chanted the binding spell, and then quickly rushed outside.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"
But you guys really can't stop me, bro!
The first to appear was Kalpas; it should have been Elysia, but Kalpas had somehow moved to the front.
An Yu stared at him for a moment, still choosing not to use her ability, but instead closed her eyes and forcefully rammed into him.
An Yu, a native of the village, is described in the setting as knowing the power of the god Kalpas.
"..."
Finally, Kalpas stepped aside to make way, the face beneath the mask chuckling as he let the two leave.
The elements in the air had just condensed when Kalpas shattered them with a single punch. Elysia looked at Kalpas in surprise.
Kevin stared at the man before him, cold sweat gradually forming on his forehead. "I haven't undergone the Fusion Warrior surgery, and although I've already unleashed some of my potential, but... fight a fully-fledged Kalpas?"
[Everyone has overlooked one thing: Kalpas is indeed an NPC, but NPCs also have their own past.]
[And here lies the past, Kalpas gone.]
[Amidst the gratitude of the boy behind him, Kalpas seemed to have finally received that belated plea: Help me, Kalpas.] 5
[Elysia's thoughts froze. No, Kalpas, I know you feel sorry for that girl, but if you do, why didn't you take her? Why did you let An Yu go?!]
[Besides, you could have easily taken it from me all these days before, why did you have to wait for that girl to make her own decision?]
[She watched the siblings running further and further away in the distance, her face contorted with an indescribable expression.]
[At this moment, Anna's nose twitched. She hadn't expected her younger brother to be so reliable. The tears that had welled up in her eyes had completely dried, and a faint smile could even be seen when she removed the red veil.]
[As she continued running, she seemed to notice something unusual about her body.]
That was the power of ice—the power to freeze everything in the world in that moment forever, without requiring a choice.
[And An Yu was already smiling.]
He never imagined that the seemingly insurmountable fifth level would be so easily solved.
"Is this... home?"
Only when the ground beneath her feet became familiar did Anna ask softly, her fingertips icy cold, as if she were getting used to her own power.
"Um."
An Yu nodded. Anna didn't reply. After all, anyone would dare to run away, but the real test would come later...
While she was still in a daze, An Yu had already found a motorcycle, something that most families in the countryside had... Why did they all have them?
There was indeed a time when it was popular.
Wu lifted the red veil, looked at Anna's face, which was now streaked with tears and resembled a little kitten's, and invited her with a smile.
Qi: "Let's go, sis. If you stay here any longer, your life will be over."
As for what to do next?
Lu and Tian are now in different places, each minding their own business. An Yu needs to play it safe and develop her strength, while also exploring the specific plot of this world.
3. "What if they catch up with us?"
Si Anna grasped the outstretched hand, sat lightly on the back of the motorcycle, and awkwardly hugged An Yu.
"Then I'll kill them all."
Er Anna's lips curled up slightly. The young girl, who hadn't experienced much, thought An Yu was exaggerating.
But she didn't know how dangerous Honkai was for ordinary people.
Volume 1: Chapter 109 108 Elysia, your brother is really good.
Ultimately, the siblings ran away from home. In An Yu's eyes, they were just one step away from a life of freedom and adventure. For Anna, however, her life had finally lost its control.
Their intelligence was being monitored closely, including by Kalpas.
[Elysia watched the siblings bravely venture into the world, her pearly teeth almost drawing blood from her lower lip.]
[But of all the Fire Moth, only Kevin understood her.]
[Aponia was quite curious; after all, Anna seemed so kind and timid, how could she possibly become like Wendy from before?]
[The others didn't even understand why Elysia harbored such hostility towards this boy.]
[Everything seems so ordinary.]
[However, Honkai energy gradually spread, Anna didn't understand, and she couldn't comprehend, why this power that allowed her to solidify beauty would bring about such a change. She didn't even know that she was the one who caused this disaster.]
Ultimately, this beauty was nothing but a mirage, a fleeting warmth built from the very beginning on a precarious avalanche.
[The Honkai Disease is spreading rapidly]
"Wow, there's Plague Inc.. game mode?"
An Yu muttered to herself, "Can I really gain experience points without revealing myself at all?"
Aside from being a bit slow, there don't seem to be any other problems.
In the cramped rented room, Anna sat on the bed, her fair feet soaking in a basin of hot water. The rising steam made her cheeks slightly flushed. Beside her was an easel, with some hastily drawn sketches on the white paper on the canvas.
Suddenly, she felt that ignoring her family's wishes was... kind of fun!
"Xiaoyu, I never expected you to be so caring!"
Anna sniffed. Running away from the wedding was certainly exhilarating at first, but now that it was over, looking at the uncertain future, she was starting to feel a chill run down her spine.
Lin and An Yu were able to support each other. The siblings did odd jobs, and their life, while not luxurious, was warm and cozy. Most importantly, she was able to live the life she loved, and this small place was even more cozy than their big house.
Luxuriant"..."
An Yu was silent for a few seconds before saying, "My younger brother is like this."
The rented room wasn't big, but it did have space for cooking. After preparing lunch, An Yu pondered everything in the world.
It looks like technology from ten years ago, and the Honkai is being concealed. With his skills, he could actually uncover some hidden information online: the Fire Moth, the Stigmata Warriors...
Stigmata Warriors.
Playing games is a good thing; at least in the incomplete IP created by the boss, the Stigmata Warriors were only briefly summarized as Stigmata.
"Dinner's ready, sis."
He turned around, his tone gentle, and said he would act as a good younger brother before they parted ways.
Anna smiled sweetly, extended her hand, and stood up only after An Yu took it. Her fair feet pattered on the clean floor like a bird escaping its cage.
The thought that it would be better if An Yu wasn't her own younger brother flashed through her mind.
In the distance, Elysia, who was watching this scene through the window of her rented house, clenched her fists until they turned white, and her cheeks turned ashen.
Unaware of reality, Kalpas scoffed, not understanding why Elysia was showing such a weak expression.
"Well,"
Kevin sighed. He understood Elysia, but An Yu, you're going to explode!
Go ahead and explode!
I was thinking of killing you as soon as possible, having a sweet dream with Mei, and then taking the opportunity to reconcile with Mei in reality after the dream ends.
Why should I watch those two showing off their affection here?
"They are siblings, biological siblings!!!"
Love Moon|Fei%Group':8∠;5@=76‖63·>4♂∠42 Lisia corrected through gritted teeth.
Besides, this isn't just idle talk; it's just a lie. There's no need for me to take it so seriously. Yes, there's no need for me to take it so seriously.
Ah!
This peace has indeed been broken.
[Anna, whose control over her abilities was incomplete, ultimately caused the Honkai Disease to break out on a large scale, much like a plague.]
We have to take action, even though the siblings seem so harmless right now.