Chapter 181
Chen's mind went blank; she absolutely did not want Talulah to appear in Lungmen in this way.
Once Talulah is captured alive, she will be executed according to the laws of any country!
Chen... didn't want her to die. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and she even had the idea of cutting the chains to let Talulah escape.
Seeing this, Hoshiguma couldn't help but frown, worried that Chen might do something foolish.
Chen is not the usual person she used to be.
The atmosphere gradually became tense, but it was quickly broken.
"Logically speaking, this should be your family matter, but I still have something to say," Xiao Huasheng said.
No one dares to ignore the voice of Angel.
All eyes were on her, and everyone listened attentively.
"This person has caused me a lot of trouble, but I want to call a doctor to treat her now. If she isn't the Infected, she won't be able to become the leader of the Reunion Movement, right?" Xiao Huasheng said, while summoning the Quack Doctor.
At this point, the Quack Doctor, wearing a bird-beak mask and constantly waving a vial of reagent in his hand, asked a question after noticing the change in his surroundings.
"Dear Angel, what happened?" The Quack Doctor clearly liked Xiao Huasheng very much. She had led Quack Doctor to a paradise without disease and could provide enough materials to cure those innocent people, something he had been seeking but could not obtain from the Foundation.
Xiao Huasheng then pointed to the Black Snake Talulah, who was still struggling while bound to chains.
"This is a patient."
When the Quack Doctor saw Talulah, his eyes lit up immediately.
He muttered to himself, "Hmm... she has the smell of that chronic illness, but it's much milder."
Clearly, the intractable disease mentioned by the Quack Doctor was the very thing that had previously triggered a Foundation World, forcing Xiao Huasheng to activate Mechanical God to reset everything to zero.
"Um?!"
Black Snake instinctively sensed an extremely dangerous aura emanating from the Quack Doctor.
Under everyone's gaze, the Quack Doctor reached out his hand, accompanied by a mysterious whisper.
"It's okay, it'll be over soon..."
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The instant his fingertips touched Talulah's skin.
"Aaaaaaah!!!"
A bloodcurdling scream, utterly inhuman and piercingly shrill, suddenly erupted from Talulah's throat!
At the same time, thick, almost tangible black energy, like boiling asphalt, surged wildly from Talulah's eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and the pores of her entire body!
This black mist, carrying an ominous, resentful, and ancient aura, Distortion and tumbled in the air, vaguely forming the phantom of a struggling giant serpent, emitting a silent howl.
Boom!
Talulah's fiery Originium Arts, which had been tightly suppressed by energy chains, were now subjected to the most intense stimulation and began to boil violently!
Crimson flames mixed with ominous black mist, like an out-of-control volcano, violently assaulting the chains.
The chains creaked under the strain, and the light flickered violently and erratically.
The Quack Doctor, however, remained oblivious to all this horrifying sight, simply touching the patient quietly.
Xiao Huasheng then subtly flicked his fingers, increasing the strength of the chains to another level.
The Quack Doctor's hand remained firmly pressed on Talulah's forehead, showing no sign of loosening despite her screams, struggles, and the raging black mist and flames.
The entire office was enveloped by this sudden, terrifying phenomenon and piercing screams; the temperature soared and the air Distortion.
Chen even subconsciously took a half step back, gripping Chi Xiao tightly, staring in shock at this incomprehensible scene.
Wei Yenwu's deep dragon eyes suddenly narrowed as he stared intently at the lingering black energy emanating from Talulah's body and the faint serpentine phantom.
He had experienced many hardships, witnessed the darkest corners of society, and knew many ancient secrets unknown to others.
The scene before us could not be explained by ordinary Originium Arts going out of control or mental breakdown.
"This is... that damn guy?"
Kashchey and Wei Yenwu had been at odds for a long time, so how could the Lord of Lungmen City not recognize him now?
Even earlier, he fought his opponent to the point of life and death.
"What happened to Talulah?" Chen asked anxiously.
"She's possessed, by that snake."
"Possessed... possessed?" Chen suddenly turned to look at Wei Yenwu, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
The Chi Xiao in her hand drooped slightly, its tip no longer pointing directly at Talulah, but trembling due to the intense turmoil within her heart.
She recalled everything that had happened since the rise of the Reunion Movement, Talulah's increasingly extreme words and actions were completely different from the idealistic sister she remembered...
A thought that nearly stopped her heart from beating occurred to her.
Her voice trembled, filled with the last glimmer of hope and immense fear, as she looked to Wei Yenwu, as if seeking confirmation from herself.
"Could it be... could it be that... the establishment of the Reunion Movement, the atrocities in Chernobog, the attack on Lungmen, none of this was Talulah's own choice?!"
If this is true, then it can explain the seemingly insurmountable abyss of hatred between the sisters, and the countless tragedies of being displaced and losing their families due to the Reunion Movement.
Perhaps, this will allow her to let go of the past and truly reconcile with Talulah.
But the Black Snake's words struck her like a thunderbolt, ruthlessly shattering her illusions.
Talulah, who had been suppressed by the Quack Doctor and whose black aura was constantly dissipating, suddenly raised her head.
Her face was Distortion in pain, and a deeper, hoarse voice, filled with malice and mockery, was squeezed out with difficulty from between her teeth.
"Heh, voluntary?"
Despite enduring immense pain inflicted by the Quack Doctor, the Black Snake stubbornly continued to speak.
The Quack Doctor couldn't help but frown and continue searching for the location of the lesion.
The Black Snake is different from the creature that coils around the Foundation's humans; their parasitic locations are also different, which means the Quack Doctor will have to spend some time on it.
Just like how adding even one more carbon atom can drastically alter the properties of two compounds.
The Quack Doctor was also trying to find this difference; it was a delicate task, and he could only let the Black Snake howl for a while.
The Black Snake spouted nonsense at Chen.
"All I did was turn the idea that already existed in her heart into reality!"
It stared intently at Chen, its gaze seemingly able to pierce through his heart.
"The injustice faced by those the Infected, the desire to change the world—all of these drove her here, heh..."
With each word she spoke, Talulah's struggles intensified, and the churning black energy became even more frenzied.
"She chose this path herself; the darkness within her provided me with a breeding ground. If she hadn't wanted to, if her will had truly been unbreakable..."
The Black Snake's voice was piercing, each word like a knife to the heart.
How could I so easily seize this fertile land?
These words were like the coldest dagger, piercing Chen's heart and extinguishing the flame of hope that had just been ignited within her.
Is the truth really this cruel? Does Talulah truly harbor such terrible thoughts deep within her heart?
Can they continue to be sisters?
Xiao Huasheng suddenly found himself holding a bucket of popcorn, and he ate it bite by bite, clearly enjoying the gossip.
Angela also appeared out of nowhere, eating the popcorn that Xiao Huasheng was holding.
Xiao Huasheng:?
Fortunately, this large-scale family drama immediately caught the Angel's attention.
Snap!
Suddenly, despite being restrained by the Quack Doctor, she managed to break free of the chains and placed her sword against her neck.
"The owner of this body now has an incredibly strong desire to die."
"Those the Infected compatriots who sacrificed their lives along the way, and all the partners who worked together for them, have long since gone their separate ways."
"FrostNova, Patriot, those two brothers... and many others left Reunion Movement because of the failures."
"She has nothing left, hasn't she?"
The sharp blade was pressed against Talulah's neck.
Xiao Huasheng simply flicked his finger, and the chain immediately wrapped around her hand, pulling her back in an instant.
"Ugh!" The Black Snake let out a muffled groan, a mixture of pain and utter frustration.
It controlled Talulah's body, attempting a final struggle, only to find that the chains were binding her more firmly than before.
Xiao Huasheng's power was like a bottomless abyss, making all its efforts seem futile and laughable.
It suddenly raised its head, its pupils fixed on Xiao Huasheng, who was leisurely eating popcorn, its voice filled with resentment and anger.
And a sense of powerlessness that it itself was unwilling to admit.
It practically roared out the question that had been troubling it for so long.
"Who are you? Where did you get such power?!"
Black Snake rarely loses his composure unless he has never seen such a tactic before.
The Black Snake that manipulated others has now been easily manipulated by Xiao Huasheng.
Faced with this question filled with resentment and despair, Xiao Huasheng and Angela beside him simply grabbed a few more popcorn and stuffed them into their mouths in unison.
The two adorable Angel, one in red and one in blue, had chubby cheeks and their beautiful eyes were just blinking, showing no intention of answering.
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This utter disregard was more humiliating and devastating to Black Snake than any mockery.
Seeing that the last threats and questions had vanished without a trace, the Black Snake's voice became even colder and more vicious.
It gave up struggling.
"It's no use. Even if you manage to pull me out of this body..."
"Talulah, she'll definitely try to kill herself too!"
"I am a parasite in the depths of her consciousness, I know that all too well."
"Her ideals had long since crumbled, she was burdened with a mountain of sins, her companions were scattered, and her future was sealed."
"Waking up will only be another, even more cruel, form of torture for her!"
"She had absolutely no courage to live! What a pity..."
Just when everyone thought the talk therapy was about to fail, a gentle voice rang out.
Even the Black Snake's eyes widened in surprise.
"Actually, I've had my doubts about you before, but since it wasn't you, I believe someone can understand that sacrifice, Talulah."
Suddenly, FrostNova appeared, holding a magical girl's staff, a helpless smile on her face.
The white rabbit suddenly appeared, startling everyone. No one knew how she had done it.
"They're our people," Angela said coldly.
This finally made everyone put away their weapons.
If this was done by the Angel, no one would doubt its authenticity.
Even if a few people suddenly appear, it's perfectly acceptable.
Wei Yenwu hadn't expected that Xiao Huasheng's trip would actually bring FrostNova into his camp; it truly showed great courage.
His opinion of Xiao Huasheng rose even higher.
At this moment, FrostNova is patiently comforting Talulah, trying to awaken her senses.
"Talulah," she whispered the forgotten name, "The you I knew, who would light campfires for the future of the Infected, who would patiently listen to everyone's suffering—has that you truly vanished?"
The Black Snake manipulated Talulah's face, attempting to reveal a mocking sneer, but the muscle twitches appeared unusually stiff.
FrostNova ignored her and continued speaking, a hint of barely perceptible resentment in her tone.