As long as Shaya wished it, she could survive even with her heart pierced, but she herself had given up.
The blessing of the Denizens of Abundance was finite. Severe injuries would rapidly deplete it, and that depletion would make its host crave replenishment.
While helping Wildfire, she had likely suffered repeated injuries. Unable to replenish the Path Power she consumed, she had ultimately succumbed to temptation and eaten another person.
After realizing how she had changed, Shaya had sought death. At last, she had found an opportunity, repaying Natasha for taking her in these past few days in the process.
"Why did this happen? That child actually...!"
Upon learning the truth, Natasha could not believe what the blonde girl had done. Her brows and eyes trembled, and her breathing unconsciously quickened. Yet she did not mean to blame her; the truth was simply too horrifying.
Yaoshi said nothing, merely pondering, while Zhang Xiu quietly put away the diary after confirming there was nothing else in it.
"Let's go."
Now was not the time for grief. Before long, the Interastral Peace Corporation would dispatch the Market Development Department to Belobog.
Yaoshi naturally knew what Zhang Xiu was thinking, and followed him out of the Cemetery.
Watching them leave, Natasha said nothing, assuming they could not bear to look any longer. In truth, that was indeed part of the reason.
She looked up at the expanse of darkness overhead, a jumble of emotions stirring in her heart. The bustle above seemed to have nothing whatsoever to do with this place.
In the vast universe, few people cared about a poor girl, either.
"A Stellaron transformed by [Abundance]? Little Elena, you know what that will bring to that tiny ball of ice."
"The Nameless of the Astral Express have gotten involved,