Arknights, but Raising Terra Chapter 48

It's hard to say whether Isabella held back, or if this "heavy damage" meant pushing Isabella to the brink of death, or if others simply intended to transition to a second phase... it's also hard to say.

But then again, Isabella is just that amazing.

Isabella wiped out a wave of Sea Creatures, then turned around to find Sargol had gotten the MVP.

Why? Before the Sea Creatures' world-ending invasion, Sargol had single-handedly held them off for 200 years. The moment Sargol collapsed, all the other nations of Terra combined couldn't hold back the Sea Creatures for even a year and a half.

Sargol declared they had won big, with verifiable records.

—Though it's also possible Sargol had already directly fed the Sea Creatures into becoming a fully-kitted out six-god build.

If it were the original Yelagund, it's truly uncertain whether she alone, as this colossal beast, could defeat Sargol.

But the key point is that this Yelagund now has the identity of a 'Divine Messenger'!

Just look at that Demon King Rabbit, look at that Heart of the Corrupted Skadi. Who knows how much Yelagund has been strengthened now.

So if a fight were to break out, who would win or lose is another matter, but what's truly feared is—

"I didn't plan on coming back alive."

Yelagund spoke those words.

Yal: "..."

That's exactly what I'm afraid of!

This Yelagund is now acting like a suicide bomber.

Who wins, who loses? Yelagund doesn't care.

And Yal, as one of the most benevolent indigenous deities of Terra, truly couldn't say something like, "Oh, go ahead then, just make sure it's a big one!"

But Yal isn't a saint either, and she couldn't bring herself to tell Yelagund to abandon her revenge.

After all, they were the same person from different timelines. Yelagund was recounting a story, but Yal was listening as if it were a personal experience, even projecting herself into it.

Then Yal realized that if she went through something like that, she'd probably go mad just like Yelagund.

So, emotionally, Yal supported Yelagund's quest for revenge, even wanting to form a team.

But rationally, Yal absolutely couldn't agree to Yelagund becoming a suicide bomber.

But what reason did she have to stop someone else from going?

And so, she was stuck in this dilemma.

In the end, it was Chuxue, who had been listening to the entire conversation from the side, who spoke up: "Yal... can I call you that?"

Chuxue's words were directed at Yelagund.

Upon hearing that familiar voice and familiar address, Yelagund couldn't help but falter.

After reacting, Yelagund nodded with a hint of surprise, "Yes, yes, of course. Um... Saintess? Is there something you wanted to say to me?"

"Yes."

Chuxue said in a tone as if casually chatting, "I don't know where you're going, Yal, but before you go on a long journey, wouldn't you at least say goodbye to me? I am your 'Saintess', after all, aren't I?"

"Huh...? No... I just wanted to..."

"Or perhaps, Yal, you want to abandon me?"

"No!"

Upon hearing this, Yelagund immediately denied it without even thinking.

Seeing Yelagund's agitated state, Chuxue took a few steps forward and gently hugged Yelagund, "It's okay, I'm not mad at you. Aren't I still here? So let's sit down and talk properly, okay? Yal."

"Mhm..."

Since her own child had said as much, Yelagund naturally wouldn't refuse.

Seeing Yelagund gradually calm down, Yal, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously said to Chuxue, "As expected, Saintess, you always know what to do."

"Of course."

Chuxue released Yelagund and said, "I am the Saintess who serves Yelagund, and I am also the Saintess of my little maid, Yal. Of course, I know how to coax her. Oh, right—"

Chuxue turned her head and looked at Yal.

Under Yal's suddenly guilty gaze, Chuxue's attitude became distinctly respectful, "I haven't had the chance to greet you yet. This commoner, Enya, pays her respects to Lord Yal."

Yal: "..."

Yal knew that Chuxue was just making a joke to lighten the mood now that the atmosphere had finally eased...

But Chuxue's words, subtly pointing out that Yal had deceived her for so long, still made Yal feel a bit guilty.

So Yal didn't take the bait. While sidestepping, she also changed the subject, "By the way, my other self, you mentioned that it was that Lord God who saved you. So... did you ask the Lord God for a favor?"

"..."

Yelagund paused for a moment before saying, "You're right... even if I wanted to destroy Sargol, with my current size, it would be inconvenient... What if I asked the Lord God to place me directly above Sargol, and then drop me?"

Yelagund's current true form was far too enormous. Merely moving could level entire cities.

And Siracusa and Sargol were separated by more than half of Terra.

If Yelagund were to set out from Siracusa, then along the way, before even reaching Sargol, a large number of countries would be buried along with her.

So, should we request that Lord God to release her again?

Yal: "?"

Yal was stunned. After coming to her senses, she quickly said, "No! I mean, the other me, have you ever thought about requesting that Lord God to revive your children too?" That's what Yal wanted to say.

"Huh...?"

Yelagund said, "Can I?"

When Yelagund saw those few Sea Creatures, her mind had completely collapsed, and she hadn't even considered this.

Now, with Yal's reminder, Yelagund realized it.

"It should be possible, right?"

Yal was also a bit unsure. "After all, that's Lord God. You should know its power better than I do, right? That Lord God seems omnipotent."

And as her words fell, a giant palm descended from the sky.

It grabbed Yelagund's mountain-like true form as if she were a small hamster, and one could hear that Lord God say:

"Alright, come here, Yelagund. I've prepared a little surprise for you."