Chapter 158

That was something Apponia had personally experienced, so her judgment was naturally the most reliable.

Apponia: "I think... it's Elysia."

[Correct answer.]

Theresa: "?!!"

Kiana: "There's no trap? That doesn't make sense."

Elysia: "You guys are just thinking too badly of the system. We should have faith in it."

Raven: "Elysia, not everyone can have as much fun as you do with punishment."

To put it simply, if she turned into a cat, the children on the island would be in for Raven.

Even if she doesn't Raven all the feathers, it's as if the raven has been too cold to its children.

[Congratulations to Apponia for winning the reward: Special Invitation Card) ]

[Description: This ability allows you to pull other users not currently in the Chat Group into the Death Space, regardless of their individual status. However, once in the Death Space, you need to gain their approval; otherwise, the Special Invitation Card's effect will be nullified.]

Theresa: "Regardless of survival status, directly pulling someone into the Death Space —isn't that just an instant-death card?"

The headmaster quickly stepped back, afraid of being tainted by the card's bad luck.

Kiana: "What kind of Special Invitation Card is this? It's practically a permit to kill and arson! Hey? I suddenly have a bold idea..."

Theresa: "Shut up, Kiana, you didn't!"

The headmaster could easily guess that Kiana's audacious idea was to simply give her grandfather a good beating and sentence Otto to death.

You know what, this method, though it's drastic, is surprisingly effective!

Chapter 259 Griseo Joins the Death Space

Bronya: "The effects of the Special Invitation Card require the recipient's consent, you idiot Kiana, your assumption is invalid."

Kiana: "Uh... yes."

The Himeko scratched its head, realizing it had said something foolish.

Bishop of Schicksal Otto of Destiny isn't stupid, why would he agree to her suicide attempt?

Su: "..."

Only Su, who knew the inside story, held a different view. If the concepts of the Life Coin and the Death Space were explained clearly, that bishop might not necessarily refuse.

After all, such opportunities are rare.

The Special Invitation Card's effect is limited to outside the Chat Group, while the Life Coin requires entry into the Death Space; once you miss it, it's gone forever.

Apponia: "There's something I'd like to ask for everyone's permission to do."

Chakravartin: "Permission? Apponia, when have you ever needed anyone's permission to do things? With your Precepts, with your filthy hands!!"

Apponia: "No, my hands are stained with sin, yet I cannot bear to kill another innocent life, a child I so deeply regret."

Cosmo: "..."

Having gone this far, how could they not understand what Apponia wanted to do?

--Griseo

That Flame-Chasers who boarded the Ark and has since disappeared.

Her survival status is unknown, her personal information is unknown, her star system is unknown, and even the method to bring her back is unknown.

They wanted to bring Griseo back, but there was a fifty percent chance that it would kill her fragile life.

Elysia: "Oh dear, Apponia, you've really given us a tough time."

Kill a former comrade.

Although the Ark Project will be carried out, bringing Griseo, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, into the Death Space is a form of protection and assistance for her.

But behind this protection lies the very fact of [killing Griseo].

Even Elysia is now having a headache over this Special Invitation Card.

Cosmo: "How about... I do it?"

Elysia: "Cosmo, I didn't expect you to be the first to step forward. I thought it would be Kevin stepped forward, and you would stop us at all costs."

Cosmo: "..."

A moment of silence.

Cosmo: "I... once abandoned Griseo under the pretext of becoming a hero. I was originally the one designated for Ark Project; I should have been the one to bear the unknown and loneliness. Although the later choice was agreed upon by her."

Vishnu's ability to grow Infinity led civilization to find a home in the vast starry sky, making Cosmo the most suitable candidate for the Ark Project.

Cosmo: "But... perhaps only now do I understand that Griseo doesn't yearn for the colors of the stars, nor does she want to go to the boundless starry sky."

Cosmo: "Her love for the starry sky is just like a child looking up at the stars. She agreed to the Ark Project simply because Cosmo was afraid of being alone."

Cosmo: "I don't know if my judgment is correct, but if it weren't for Ark Project, I think... Griseo... would also like to become a hero with me!"

After the first Morning Light, the Stars will surely illuminate the night sky.

Cosmo could guess that Griseo's reason for agreeing to the Ark Project was perhaps simply to allow him to do what he wanted and become a so-called hero.

Apponia: "Since you've come to your senses, I'll pass the power to you. I really... don't want to interfere in other people's fates anymore."

Cosmo: "Thank you."

In any case, we can't let that lovely child wander alone in the lonely starry sky.

[Cosmo uses the Special Invitation Card, Griseo joins Death Space.]

[Please get Griseo to accept your invitation within one minute, otherwise the invitation will be nullified.]

The Special Invitation Card vanished in a flash of light, Griseo's figure gradually appeared before everyone. Holding a paintbrush, she carefully embellished and outlined the canvas.

Griseo: "Ko... Cosmo?"

Cosmo: "Griseo, are you willing to abandon Ark Project and return to our side?"

Griseo turned her head, her little head buzzing, seemingly still sorting through the messages in the Chat Group.

However, upon hearing Cosmo's question, her answer came out casually.

Griseo: "I... I'm willing. Cosmo, I'm... scared to be alone."

[Check successful, Special Invitation Card activated.]

Elysia: "Good job, Cosmo! Hi, Little Griseo, it's been so long!"

Griseo: "Yes, Sister Elysia."

Elysia: "No, no, Griseo, so much time has passed, have you forgotten?"

Griseo: "Um... oh, I misspoke, it's Little Sister Elysia."

Elysia: "Yes, yes, that's it."

Raiden Mei: "???"

Three huge question marks appeared above Mei's head. It wasn't that she had a problem, but rather that Elysia, you had a problem.

At the same time, the video unfolds.

In the scene, Apponia is taken by Sakura to the interrogation room of the Fire Moth, which is airtight and resembles a prison.

"This will be your observation room until you are put on trial."

Sakura walked in front of Apponia and patiently explained.

"Here it is?"

"The interrogation room is where serious offenders will have their future decided."

"A serious offender?"

Apponia's tone was filled with sadness, but not sadness she felt for herself.

Even though she was about to face a harsh and cruel trial, she remained calm and showed no sign of panic.

It's as if they no longer care about their own fate.

What kind of trial will I face?

"I'm sorry, I have no comment." Sakura shook her head.

"I have no concern for my own fate, for I have seen too much. So, may I ask another question?"

"You say."

Are there any survivors among the residents of the nursing home?

"..."

Sakura remained silent for a moment.

"Apponia, you must understand that sometimes concealment doesn't mean deception, but rather another form of protection."

"I see."

Apponia lowered her head and glanced at her once-white and delicate hands, now stained with sin.

"Sakura, your name is Sakura, right? If I had called out to you on the Dusk Street, would things have turned out differently?"

"The assumption that a fallen flower cannot return to its branch is meaningless; I cannot give you an answer... Perhaps the person who can answer your question has arrived."

Sakura looked across the street, and Apponia followed her gaze, scanning the area where a pink, elfin-like girl was walking towards her.

Theresa: "Interrogation room? Apponia, what did you do with the Precepts... No, you shouldn't have the Precepts yet at this time."

Himeko Murata: "Without Precepts, did Apponia still become a serious criminal?"

Things are definitely not simple.

Apponia is not Villain; on the contrary, her every word and action is filled with compassion and kindness, making her a truly good person.

So what she calls sin must be what Elysia said before: good intentions leading to evil consequences.

Chapter 260 Before my eyes, there was only a sad, ordinary girl.

Apponia: "At the time, I didn't have the power to coerce others, but I still committed an unforgivable sin, and from that moment on, my fate was mired in a quagmire."

Elysia: "Apponia, you can't say that. Their suffering wasn't caused by you. Even if you didn't take in those children Honkai Disease, the Honkai would still break out."

Chakravartin: "..."

There seemed to be a story behind this, a huge truth at play, but none of the unsuspecting Chat Group members dared to ask.

Have you not seen that even Chakravartin have fallen silent?

The children who were taken in by the Honkai Disease are, unsurprisingly, the ones who listened to Apponia's stories in the sanatorium.

Everyone knows the devastation that would result from being afflicted with Honkai Disease and left untreated.

Widespread Honkai.

At that time, Chakravartin was also in the sanatorium, and in the scene just now, Apponia mentioned the residents of the sanatorium again.

After careful analysis, things gradually became clearer.

Griseo: "Mama Apponia... is very sad, a very sad color."

Theresa: "Apponia... Mom?"

The originally somber and serious atmosphere was completely ruined by Griseo's word "Mom".

Apponia: "Griseo, I'm fine, I was just thinking about some unhappy things."

Griseo: "A color that makes you unhappy... just change it."

Little Griseo stared at Apponia with a calm, expressionless gaze, then turned her head and continued painting.

In the scene, Elysia somehow ends up in the interrogation room, and she is immediately drawn to Apponia upon seeing her.

"Wow, what a beautiful girl! Sakura, you know such a cute girl but didn't introduce her to me? Aren't we best friends?"

"You might have a bit too many best friends."