Qiang Wei's eyes widened instantly.
If it had been the old her, her expression would have turned fierce and aggressive, and she might even have scoffed at Liang Bing's words.
But.
Now, she had no choice but to face a fact.
Demon Civilization was even stronger than she had imagined.
If Demon Civilization truly set its heart on destroying Blue Star, she would have almost no ability to fight back.
Perhaps the truth really was as Liang Bing had said: Blue Star Civilization could be destroyed without even realizing what was happening, utterly incapable of resistance.
But could things really be settled so easily?
The demons had invaded Blue Star and created this situation.
Everyone who had been displaced, those soldiers who had lost their lives...
"At the end of the day, we're still too weak."
"We're... doing okay, right? We're not that weak."
Liang Bing blinked. "Qiang Wei, don't put yourself down like that. You're very strong, very—strong!"
Qiang Wei snorted. "I wasn't talking about you. Don't act so familiar."
Queen Liang Bing looked a little hurt.
Suddenly, her expression changed several times.
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing."
Liang Bing glanced at Qiang Wei. "You keep busy. I've got something else to deal with."
With that, Liang Bing left Qiang Wei's side and found herself a quiet corner.
"Carl, this is rare. You actually took the initiative to contact me."
"Liang Bing, you flatter me."
A calm voice sounded in Liang Bing's ear.
It was the voice of Death God Karl.
"So, what do you want from me this time?"
"I only wanted to ask how long you intended to keep up this little game."
Carl said calmly, "Holy Keisha has already fallen. The angels are too busy looking after themselves. At present, only a small number of angels are still barely holding on at Blue Star, while the Taotie Fleet has returned to the Solar System and is ready to attack at any time."
"If someone like you were in the enemy camp, even I would find it rather troublesome."
Liang Bing frowned slightly. "How long has it even been? You're already this impatient?"
"Delays breed change."
Carl questioned Liang Bing. "You should have received news from Fei Lei Ze as well, right? Angel Yan acquired the Gabriel Armor and eliminated a high-ranking demon on the spot."
"Of course I know that!"
"That's why I said delays breed change."
Carl continued, "Don't forget our original objective. Besides, there is now an even more important reason."
"You mean the Ranking List?"
"That's right." Carl paused. "The Ranking List... and the matters it has revealed have far exceeded my expectations. You don't want Angel Civilization to produce another being as powerful as Holy Keisha, do you? That would do neither you nor our Netherworld any good."
"So you bypassed the Angel Link's detection and connected to my communications just to remind me to hurry up?"
A flash of hostility crossed Liang Bing's face. "Carl, get one thing straight. I am not your subordinate!"
"My apologies, Liang Bing. I said that only because the situation is urgent."
"I will make part of the Big Clock's computing power available to you."
"What!?"
Liang Bing froze for a moment. She did not understand why Carl would say such a thing.
But at that moment, the expression on Liang Bing's face suddenly turned incomparably shocked!
Hum—
A sudden change erupted!
The azure sky lost its color in an instant.
A dazzling radiance seemed to be descending upon Blue Star!
At the same time, everyone present looked up at the sky, watching the strange phenomenon unfold overhead.
"What's happening?"
"What is that? Could it... be an angel?"
Even Qiang Wei looked grave. "I hope it's not some kind of demon..."
The golden radiance persisted for several seconds before finally fading.
An angel clad in platinum armor, with pure white wings sprouting from her back, appeared before everyone.
Qiang Wei froze. "You are... the Left Wing Guardian, Angel... Yan?"
Though her appearance had changed slightly, Qiang Wei still remembered the angel who had once spoken with Di Lena.
"..."
Yan's expression was somewhat cold. Having forced herself to wear the Archangel Gabriel Armor, the toll of cross-temporal transportation was still heavy, leaving her somewhat dizzy.
She had just been about to say something when she looked up and her face changed instantly!
"You are...!"
A pure, flawless space.
It was silent and still, with only Liang Bing and Yan standing facing each other.
"So that's it. No wonder that kid Carl suddenly grew a conscience—it turns out you were coming." Liang Bing's lips curled slightly. "Long time no see, youngster."
"You! Liang Bing... no, you betrayed the angels and willingly fell into becoming a devil. You are Fallen Queen Morgana!"
"Shut up!"
Liang Bing's expression turned vicious. "Don't ruin my plans!"
She pointed directly at Angel Yan with one hand and said coldly, "Erase your memories of Angel Liang Bing."
"You want to alter my memories?"
Angel Yan gritted her teeth. "Hmph... what a joke. Erase your memories of Angel Yan!"
Pain appeared on both their faces at the same time. Then their bodies jolted violently, and both were forced out of the mindscape.
In the real world, Qiang Wei only saw Angel Yan and Liang Bing stare at each other, before both of them staggered back several steps in disarray.
They even clutched their heads in unison, their expressions pained.
"What happened to you two...?"
"Nothing!"
Liang Bing sized Yan up and down, suspicion flashing through her eyes. "You are... an angel?"
"My name is Yan."
Yan looked at Liang Bing with equal confusion. "You are an angel too? I have never seen you before."
"Likewise!"
Neither had gained any advantage in their clash within the mindscape. They had each erased their own identity from the other's memories.
At this moment, neither Liang Bing nor Yan knew the other's identity.
"Yan, you... why are you here?"
"Queen Keisha has fallen."
A flash of pain crossed Yan's face, though she concealed it well.
"By the Queen's final order, I came to Blue Star to protect your safety and slay Demon Queen Morgana."
"Hmph, you?" Liang Bing curled her lip disdainfully. "What a boastful child! The angels who want to slay Demon Queen Morgana could line up from Meru Heavenly Court all the way to North Star!"
"I'm afraid you still do not know who I am."
Yan refused to yield. "After Queen Keisha's fall, I, Angel Yan, have officially become the new Angel King."
"You?"
Liang Bing froze for a moment, then sneered. "Angel Civilization truly is getting more pathetic with age..."
What was going on? Keisha had fallen, and they actually made some unknown little blonde girl the Angel King? What the hell?
Your Majesty, forgive my offense, but... did you really not know this Angel Yan?
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