How many times had she died already?
Huo Yutong could no longer count.
Every time, there was the pain of being smashed to pieces. Every time she revived, the sensation of her body being pieced back together was equally unforgettable. As time passed, it felt as though her mind itself was starting to break down.
Even when she fainted, she would be forcibly shattered awake. The endless battles gradually wore down her ability to think, until she could only mechanically pounce on her opponents before being beaten into fragments once more.
Amid countless repetitions, time trickled by. Her other memories seemed to be fading, while the sensation of dying over and over grew ever more vivid.
The overwhelming pain triggered her self-protection mechanism, leaving her thoughts sluggish and numb.
Thus, when she realized that the scene before her had changed, she failed to react at first and simply stood there blankly.
The Blue-Gold Figure walked up to her, placed a Blood Red Dagger that radiated an ominous aura into her palm, and said gently,
"Shrek Academy is currently under attack. Your mission is to kill the enemy responsible for it all. Once you complete the mission, your reward will be the resurrection of your mother."
At those final words, Huo Yutong's entire body trembled violently, and her muddled brain cleared somewhat.
To her, her mother, Huo Yun'er, was her deepest obsession and the most important person in her life.
If dying this many times could bring Huo Yun'er back to life, then she could not have wished for anything more.
Seeing her reaction, the Blue-Gold Figure revealed a faint smile and gave her back a gentle push.
"Go."
The moment he saw her eyes, he knew that his plan was progressing steadily.
Pushed forward by him, Huo Yutong staggered into