Chapter 155

"What... what the hell?! Fair?! How is this fair?!"

The Black Rat was stunned. Although they had never fought before, just looking at the four-legged creatures crawling on the ground made him feel a sense of fear.

He will die! He will undoubtedly die!

"And... what do you mean by 'preserving 40% of the complete human tissue'... what are you saying...?"

"Ten."

"Ha?"

"Nine."

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

The Black Rat's back was now completely soaked with cold sweat, and he stared in immense fear at the restless, eerie four-legged creatures on the ground.

He has to run!

There's no doubt we have to run!

Staying here will only lead to certain death!

No problem, it's only five minutes. He's very confident in his speed, and besides, he's counting down. I can run several meters away in just a few breaths!

The Black Rat turned around, ready to take its first step!

"August 1st~"

"What?!!!"

The moment he turned his back to Zuo Jian, the countdown dropped to zero, and the chill behind him was amplified to an unparalleled degree!

He looked back and saw several monsters rushing towards him from mid-air.

The man who had been watching everything from a distance was looking at him with a cruel, mocking expression.

"Regarding your question, my answer is... of course it's unfair, and you don't have the right to decide whether it's fair or not."

"No... don't ahhhhhhh!!!"

The Black Rat stared wide-eyed as it was pounced on and knocked to the ground, then surrounded by a horde of monsters, its body writhing in pain as if being torn apart by ferocious fangs!

"... I accept your concealment."

Zuo Jian speaking, Zuo Jian completely ignored the screaming Black Rat being torn apart behind him, put his hands in his pockets, and walked straight back to the elevator.

And also...

The Iron Duke... the biggest power behind Victoria.

He was also his boss in name only.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances.

It's time they came looking for me.

After all, he's accomplished so much in Londinium...

Zuo Jian stepped into the elevator and looked at his reflection in the smooth wall.

He placed one hand on the elevator wall and muttered to himself.

"Hopefully, that Iron Duke... won't be ungrateful... otherwise..."

The steel mirror reflected the cruel arc of the man's mouth, illuminating his ferocious face.

"Hey, Zuo Jian, Zuo Jian -----"

[Ah?]

He suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the Doctor sitting in front of him.

Then, seemingly realizing that he was currently on Laurentina, he suddenly came to his senses.

[What's wrong?]

"... Why didn't you say anything just now?"

[No... I just...]

Zuo Jian taken aback for a moment, then quickly caught a glimpse of "himself" at the next table.

The body was lying face down on the table as if asleep, while the Eblana sisters looked at each other with concern, seemingly considering whether to wake her up.

Damn it!!

He just lost consciousness?

Notice: Regarding the newly updated main storyline

As the title suggests, opinions on the recently updated event are somewhat polarized. In addition, various unpleasant incidents have been occurring in the secondary game community recently, causing a lot of commotion, from discussions about the plot to conflicts between men and women.

We hope everyone won't be swayed by online trends. For controversial points, we encourage you to understand the full picture yourself before making independent judgments.

At the same time, everyone doesn't need to worry that the plot will affect us and cause problems in later chapters.

We'll try to resolve any controversial parts of the storyline and patch up any conflicting character portrayals. We hope you'll trust us!

Will we win?

(From a former Cloud Guardian who played Girls' Frontline for six years and then watched the entire story of Girls' Frontline 2) Author: Will Win.

Nothing can break through our defense anymore. It's unrealistic for YJ to surpass YM's awful plays.

I might have to take the night off.

As mentioned, I spent the whole day watching the main storyline of Babel. Well, there are definitely some controversial parts, but they're still acceptable to me.

The only problem is that it conflicts with my later outlines, so I'll probably be working through the night to revise the subsequent outlines.

After all, before the Babel chapter came out, I didn't even know what Kazdel was like.

As a result, it even deviated significantly from my planned outline...

At first, I thought that place was the entrance to a poor village waiting for poverty alleviation.

I didn't expect that the Mobile City in the story would look more like a giant metal block made of green-skinned people... but it's... pretty... cool.

I happen to have some leave days left this month, so I'll use them to revise the rest of the outline.

Chapter 113, Who? Going to Kazdel? Me?!

In the boundless wilderness, atop a dilapidated yet vital Mobile City that houses the homes of the Sarkaz.

Beside that enormous furnace, whose fire never went out.

The half-sark Sarkaz, always clad in armor, stood quietly within, his cold, unyielding face untouched by the sparks flying from the furnace.

Regent Theresis.

He watched the boiling scene, and it seemed as if the howls of the dead souls that had turned into firewood were rushing past his ears.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances... as the Demon Lord of the Sarkaz, being able to throw his corpse into the furnace and enjoy the treatment befitting a hero can be considered... a "good end."

That is why he ordered that nothing would end until the remnants of the Babel handed over Theresa's body.

That's why Feline had no choice.

He successfully retrieved his sister's body, Kazdel successfully reclaimed their gentle demon king.

But...

When he actually faced the furnace, he hesitated and wavered.

Was he really going to send this corpse into that massive furnace, which was constantly filled with the howls of the dead?

Is he really... going to say goodbye to her completely here...? Does that mean... he will never be able to see her again in the future?

Even a corpse...

Theresis looked up... her five fingers resting on the dark coffin beside her, as if trying to penetrate it and touch the person it contained...

"... It's not the right time yet... Forgive my selfishness, Theresa."

"Wait until it's all over... wait until it's all over."

Perhaps their remains could be thrown together into this furnace, becoming fuel from the old era to propel Kazdel toward a new future...

If he's lucky enough that someone is willing to bring his own body back.

"Call--"

Theresis lowered her eyes, as if she had made a decision, and then slowly removed her hand from the coffin.

He turned his head and looked at the figure that had already appeared behind him.

Bloodfiend Great Lord Duhkare.

Normally, the other person would definitely be around me, using barbed language to attack my "ridiculous" hesitation.

But now, he simply stood quietly behind, not uttering a sound.

It may have included respect for the deceased demon king, but more than that... it was probably because of what he had mentioned earlier.

"Although the Military Commission is not a one-man show of the Royal Court, it will still listen to all the opinions of its members, consider them carefully, and make prudent judgments."

"Duhkare, I want you to know what you really meant in your previous letter."

"The Babel has lost its Speaker, and we have lost our Demon King. Kazdel and the many Sarkaz he commands have also lost a great leader, a venerable hero."

And he... also lost his only family member.

"I don't want the opportunity I've gained after all this to be wasted because of your cruel joke."

As Theresis said this, the faint, palpable killing intent emanating from the surroundings was enough to show that he was skeptical of the numerous warnings issued by Duhkare.

However, Duhkare at this moment showed no sign of joking; he spoke seriously... in a manner that didn't even seem like Duhkare.

"Listen, Theresis, I'm rescuing Kazdel. Stop the plan. Even if you insist on continuing, you'd better find a way to move to another country!"

"Given the current situation, even choosing to wage war directly against Ursus would be far more sensible than entering Victoria."

"Victoria is no longer something we have the right to interfere with."

What do you mean by that?

Theresis narrowed his eyes slightly, noticing an unprecedented demeanor emanating from the Great Lord of the Bloodfiend Court before him.

That was a gesture of fear.

In Theresis's memory and understanding, this proud and aloof Bloodfiend had never, and should never, had this... expression of fear at the mere mention of something.

"He has his sights set on Victoria, and is now entrenched in this ridiculous country where no one knows what the future holds for him. Theresis, you know what? I even think it's a miracle I'm still alive when I get back to Kazdel!"

Duhkare roared in a low, guttural voice.

"What exactly did you see?"

"... An existence ten thousand times more terrifying than a giant beast; just sensing its aura is enough to suffocate me."

"If he wanted to, destroying that ridiculous country would probably only take..."

It will take a few days.

"Duhkare, you need to understand one thing: Victoria is not a weak entity. It is not merely a collection of urban residents and corrupt elites. It has a system, an army, and one of the most powerful warships on this land."

"You've seen the battlefield after high-speed warships have been deployed. Beside the tracks left by these steel behemoths, we are so insignificant. The talent those alien races have displayed in war far surpasses the instincts buried in our blood."

"And what are you saying now...? Destroy a nation with such military strength in just a few days? With one person?"

Theresis's tone was full of skepticism; he needed Duhkare to give him a reasonable explanation, instead of putting pressure on himself like this.

"He is not human, Theresis, you've been wrong from the start."

Duhkare immediately retorted.

"Yes, those Feline warships are indeed sturdy, and their Steam Knights are indeed powerful, but... that's something that can only be shown when facing the enemy."

"Theresis, this time they are not facing an enemy, nor is it an individual. I can feel that immense hunger, the boundless life force behind it, and that eerie, threatening aura that could spread and engulf everything at any moment..."

"That's Catastrophes, Theresis, a natural disaster that has been shrunk and disguised as a normal human, but whose destructive power has not been reduced in Catastrophes slightest!" Duhkare said breathlessly, making Theresis's brows furrow.

"It's alright, Theresis. Even if you don't understand, it's okay. Stop your actions and wait quietly for a few days... 'that one' will come to us... to Kazdel."