The plot returned to its proper course once again. After all, this was the Moon Princess's timeline.
Even with so many unexpected developments, even with events happening much earlier, what was meant to begin still began.
Only this time, there were far more variables-so many that the outcome was almost too awful to look at.
The mission came first, after all, but when Yuan Shikai found Nero, he could barely make out a human shape.
Nero had arrived in Misaki City about three days earlier, under orders from the White-Winged King to assassinate Arcueid Brunestud before she recovered from her serious injuries.
With her virtually immortal body, Nero had readily accepted.
She had thought it would be a simple mission, a perfect chance to make a name for herself. Unfortunately, circumstances had changed.
On the first night, Nero saw Arcueid Brunestud taking a stroll with several women.
She charged in without a second thought. The result was obvious.
A barrage of fists rained down on Nero's face.
Nero's last words were, "Trhvmn Ortenrosse, you fucking screwed me over! This wasn't the plan!"
Misaki City was now a place teeming with hidden powerhouses.
The Mage's Association, the Holy Church, Dead Apostles, Magicians, and Monster had all gathered here.
Poor Nero had barely leaped out and delivered her opening line before she was beaten by the whole group, without even getting to fully reveal her murderous intent.
Even Qi Huang heard about it and came running back from beyond the sky just to stomp on her a couple of times.
From another perspective, Nero's life had been worthwhile. After all, she had been beaten up by so many experts.
In other words, regardless of whether she won or lost, she had fought people from every faction in the Nasuverse. That was certainly