Chapter 710 Horse Racing·Gear of Morning Light (End)
Whoosh whoosh~~~
The fourth sword holder of the Kingdom of Heaven stood on the top of the crane in the hazy port, and the strong wind cut like a sharp blade. He touched the air, rolled up the surrounding thick fog, and lifted his black windbreaker with a ruckus.
The wind was not a natural wind, but mixed with the energy aftermath produced when the Kingdom of God was shattered. It mixed with the roar of the ocean tide and the hustle and bustle between heaven and earth, making the entire hazy port look like the end of the world.
The sky was obscured by thick dark clouds, and the sea in the distance was surging in the wind and waves. The occasional flash of dark light was projected on Xia Xiu's face, reflecting his peaceful but indifferent pair of golden eyes. Hitomi.
Suspended in the corner of his left eye is a blue circle woven by countless light beams. The aperture extends outward like a single-lens telescope, and its outer layer is composed of tiny rings, like stars surrounding a planet.
——Combat Feedback——
Target: Spider Mother Rose (the Kingdom of God and Divine Projection)
Type of Kingdom of God: Abyss Dimension-Domain Name Layer Projection Strength: Below the first threshold {Authority Module·Pole-First Threshold}
Ethernet floating point operation efficiency: 9.4×10^12 times per second (Ethernet floating point operations/second)
Threat level: Medium (based on the strength of the Kingdom of God)
Location of the Kingdom of God: Abyss Dimension-{Fifth Layer of Ether·Information Interactive Modification Layer}
Projection breakage rate: Projection collapse rate is 90%, Irreversible damage.
The remaining energy of the Kingdom of God: The remaining energy of the Kingdom of God is about 20%, and the law system is incomplete.
Aftermath of the realm: The influence of the realm has basically failed, and the divine realm has completely collapsed.
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In the distance, the waves were rolling, hitting the rocks and abandoned ships in the port, and the air was filled with the smell of decay and salty humidity.
The huge body of the Spider Mother has sunk into the sea. Her divinity is constantly shattering and disintegrating, and her huge and twisted remains are floating on the sea.
The Spider Mother, a symbol of endless conspiracy and deceit, claims to be a god who controls countless destinies. At this moment, she is like a collapsing mountain, slowly sinking to the bottom of the sea and turning into a wisp of bubbles in the waves.
The projection of the spider web city leaves only nothingness.
The strong wind was blowing, and the waves became more and more violent, like the last struggle between heaven and earth.
And the [Order-God-Slaughter Nail] that pierced the body of Rose is still standing among her wreckage, the runes on the nail are still flashing, the power of order and destruction are intertwined, golden Sometimes it alternates with the dark silver light, and sometimes it bursts into waves, completely crushing his remaining divinity.
The seawater is eroding her divine body bit by bit. The originally glorious spider legs are now broken and withered like withered branches, washed into pieces by the seawater, and finally disappear at the end of the wave.
Xia Xiu raised his head slightly, narrowed his golden eyes, and watched everything.
The wind howled, and the stream of data gradually dissipated in front of his eyes. The blue aperture of the virtual aiming track also began to disintegrate, turning into streams of light and disappearing from his field of vision.
Those symbols that symbolized the power of the ultimate weapon were like the last flash of light in his eyes, disappearing with the wind, and the calculations of the space-based system also returned to peace with the demise of the gods.
He gently touched the silver cane in his hand, and a faint sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, with a hint of disdain and sarcasm in the smile.
“Kill another tough-talking guy.”
The fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven muttered softly, with a hint of cynicism.
It was as if all this was just another game of killing gods to him, and the roars and struggles of these gods were nothing but... futile wailing in his eyes.
The wind continued to blow, the remaining aftermath of the battle in the air had dissipated, and there was a dead silence on the dock.
Xia Xiu stretched slightly, with a relaxed smile on his face, as if what he had just experienced was just a relaxing performance.
He turned slightly sideways, his eyes narrowed, and his tone was a bit frivolous and casual:
“This massacre nail is equivalent to directly knocking off an extreme module of the Spider Mother. ”
His eyes stayed for a moment on the remains of the spider mother that gradually sank into the sea in the distance.
"According to the standards of those who believe in gods in all the worlds, this is equivalent to causing Rose to directly lose three authorities."
"Adam, convert Rose's domain authority into visual consultation authority."
[Received! ]
The Authority's think tank [Adam] responded to the message from the fourth sword holder in heaven and began to detect the authority in the target field.
——Field definition——
Original domain: conspiracy, betrayal, deception
Input content: The divine domain controlled by Spider Mother Rose is composed of the complex power of faith and the interweaving of dimensions in the abyss domain. The core of the domain includes "conspiracy planning", " Betrayal Seeds” and “Deception Operations.”
Initial description: In the abyss dimension, the logical rules of the domain are driven by Rose's divinity and have a wide range of influence.
Domain syntax structure: conspiracy module: logical tree structure, based on multi-level strategy chains, with the characteristics of concealment and complex trigger conditions.
Betrayal module: relies on the target's social and mental structure, penetrates through trust cracks, and inspires the target's rebelliousness.
Deception module: With the construction of false information as the core, it uses induction and disguise algorithms to manipulate reality perception and create illusions.
Symbol analysis: Analyze the core symbols of the field such as "temptation", "disguise", "rebellion", etc. into operable thaumaturgic symbols. Each symbol represents a specific manipulation or distortion of reality.
Field Power Focus: Multi-level conspiracy, betrayal, and deception modules are optimized through algorithms to achieve maximum effectiveness in specific scenarios.
Symbol compression: Simplify complex domain logic through symbol compression, reduce redundant complex operations, and improve the operating efficiency of the domain.
Target Information Code Generation - Generate conspiracy reality mapping: The compiled results generate specific reality distortions.
Conspiracy: Constructing a complex chain of cause and effect in the physical or social realm to involve the target in an undetectable long-term conspiracy plan.
Betrayal: Planting seeds of doubt within the target, gradually distorting their trust, and ultimately triggering rebellious behavior.
Deception: Compile a false reality mapping, causing the target to misjudge the actual situation and eventually fall into a trap of lies.
Output results: The divine realm is mapped into concrete actions, including reality distortion, psychological influence, environmental manipulation and other operations.
Ether information assimilation rate: 87% (high pollution)
Suggestion: It is extremely polluting and it is not recommended to use this information module! ! !
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“Conspiracy, betrayal, deception...”
“For Rose, losing these three powers is a high probability. He will fall from the position of a powerful god in the Golden Court, and he will probably be considered a middling god at best."
He shook his head slightly, with a hint of regret in his voice.
"It's a pity that she failed to kill her most important powers of [Spider] and [Chaos]. These two powers are the basis for her real survival."
"Moreover, someone like her who dares to use God It’s really rare to see a guy who has the national projection to reach out to Terra - there are really not many guys with such courage now.”
[It is detected that the consulting authority is returning to the fifth level of ether——]
[Should you activate the Wall of Sighs to intercept traffic? ]
“This activated existence of the seven levels of ether is itself part of the ocean of ether.”
Xia Xiu frowned slightly and glanced at the remains of the spider mother with disgust,
“And it’s still not very clean. Although it’s not as good as the incomprehensible entropy increase characteristic of star pollution, it’s almost the same. , are highly polluted alienated energy."
He shook his head slightly, as if he was not too concerned about this matter, "No matter how you operate, these things will eventually return to the etheric ocean. Cut off some of it and give it to the central containment room. With their technology, it can be diluted and used as a one-time reserve of ether resources."
"It can still be used for a while."
After saying that, he gently pressed his hat and turned lightly towards the direction of the haze dock in the distance.
There, the battle between Sophia and Mikhail is not over yet, the remnants of Red Branch are making their final struggle, and the final finishing work has been put on the agenda.
"Now," he smiled slightly, "the administration is making the final touches."
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To summon the Spider Mother Ceremony site.
The Red Branch trio were stunned, staring straight ahead, losing the ability to speak.
Their mental journey just now was constantly replayed in their minds - from the joy at the beginning of the summoning ceremony to the final despair.
A few minutes ago, the eyes of the drow Elf Glazer were full of ecstasy and piety.
She stood in front of the altar, her hands tightly holding the silver chain that symbolized the spider mother's divine power. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, and her eyes shone with the desire for victory and the radiance of faith.
She called Lolth's name and whispered the incantation that their Lord was about to come.
Along with the low prayer, a deep crack opened in the sky.
"The Mother Goddess has arrived..." Glazer's voice was full of excitement and anticipation, and their great plan finally came to fruition.
Along with the harsh sound of space tearing, huge spider webs gradually unfolded in the sky.
The Spider Mother’s kingdom appeared from the cracks, and a huge projection enveloped the entire haze dock.
The countless eyes shining with scarlet light, and the threads woven with endless conspiracy and betrayal, seemed to announce the dawn of victory that they were about to usher in.
"We did it..." Charlotte breathed quickly and muttered to herself, seeming to be completely immersed in this miracle.
The green-haired girl was also stunned. The bubble gum she spat out exploded near her mouth. This scene was beyond her imagination.
Her cynical expression was replaced by fear and wonder.
However, before the glory and joy were completely condensed, disaster fell from the sky.
Boom boom boom————————
A piercing roar pierced the sky. The three of them looked up almost subconsciously and saw a huge silver light, rushing straight into Rose's Kingdom of God like a messenger of destruction - [Return to Order - God-Slaying Nail] from the Sky Base Platform It shot down, with unstoppable power, and pierced directly towards the spider mother's projection.
"What is this?" The green-haired girl's voice trembled, and her heart seemed to skip a beat.
Before they could react, the huge God-killing nails instantly tore apart the Spider Mother's kingdom. The huge spider web instantly shattered and turned into countless light spots floating in the air.
The cracks in the Kingdom of God twisted crazily in the air, and the spider webs fell apart like fragile threads, falling to the ground.
"No, the Mother Goddess will not be defeated like this..."
Glazer's heart suddenly rose to her throat, her hand holding the chain began to tremble, and her eyes were filled with fear and uneasiness.
The projection of Rose's god trembled violently in the air, and its scarlet eyes seemed to ignite the anger from the abyss.
She raised her four slender but powerful arms high, waving the dark spider spear and web shield alternately in her hands, struggling to resist the huge god-slaying nail.
Sparks flew everywhere, the forces of chaos and order collided in the air, and a deafening roar broke out.
The entire dock seemed to be shaken by this force, the ground was cracked, and the air was filled with a pungent burning smell.
The Spider Mother laughed loudly, her sarcasm echoing in the air like a hoarse roar.
Grazer's heart jumped into her throat for a moment. She almost breathed a sigh of relief, and the ecstasy in her eyes burned again.
"The Mother Goddess blocked it! She blocked it!"
She almost screamed, and all her fear disappeared at that moment.
However, just as Rose was laughing wildly, there was another roar in the sky.
The second [Return to Order - God-Slaying Nail] was like the messenger of death, piercing the sky again, carrying an endless aura of destruction, heading straight for the arrogant Spider Mother.
This time, nothing stands in the way.
The God-Slaying Nail penetrated Rose's forehead directly. The force caused her entire projection to tremble violently. The image of the god began to be fragmented. The spider web turned into countless fragments in an instant and scattered in the broken Kingdom of God. .
Spider Mother Projection·Dead!
Grazer's pupils shrank sharply, and the silver chain in her hand broke completely with a crisp crack, turning into countless fragments and scattered on the ground.
The hanging hearts of the three finally died.
"How is it possible..." Irma Grazer's voice was as weak as a whisper in the wind. Her body trembled and her knees fell to the ground weakly.
Her eyes were blank and lifeless, reflecting the collapse of faith in her heart. The Spider Mother's kingdom had long since vanished, and the gods she followed so devoutly were now gone.
At this moment, Irma's heart collapsed, her faith was shattered, and all her thoughts were lost.
Charlotte Corday stood not far away. Although she still maintained a calm appearance, her heart was already swallowed up by a fear that could not be ignored.
The indescribable feeling of oppression was like a thin thread, mercilessly entangled in her soul, making her breathing become heavy.
She vaguely felt that the big terror from Hell's Kitchen was near them.
The other party may come at any time.
She quickly turned her head and looked at Licia and Glazer, who had fallen into despair. Her tone was anxious and low:
"Get out of here quickly, the Lord of the Abyss may be nearby, we Must——”
Bang bang bang——
Bang bang bang——
Before he could finish his words, thunderous gunfire sounded all around.
As if the air was torn apart, bolters poured from all directions, like streams of hot fire cutting through the darkness, approaching the three of them.
Countless bullets flew in the air, with a whistling sound in the air, like the whisper of death, and a suffocating smell of gunpowder filled the air.
At that moment, the green-haired girl Licia reacted quickly. She no longer hesitated, quickly stepped forward and spit out the gum in her mouth.
Poof——
The tiny piece of chewing gum instantly expanded in her hand, became extremely viscous, and turned into a huge green slime, instantly surrounding the three of them. .
The bolt shells violently hit the surface of the slime, making a "bang bang" sound. The surface of the slime fluctuated, causing countless ripples, like countless stones thrown into the pool water.
However, although the slime temporarily withstood the fierce firepower, Licia's face became as pale as paper.
Her body was shaking slightly, the energy in her body was being depleted rapidly, and the green slime began to become unstable, shaking irregularly from time to time.
Charlotte's face was extremely gloomy. She knew that she and her companions had been surrounded and the situation was extremely unfavorable to them.
The battle situation in front of her made her scalp numb. Her eyes swept over Glazer, who was still collapsed on the ground and had no fighting spirit, and her heart became even heavier.
Now, breaking out is her only option.
She took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and there was a light of determination in her eyes. She closed her eyes and whispered:
"Salome."
With a deep call, a mysterious and cold breath suddenly filled the air.
An elegant and eerie figure gradually took shape beside her, stepping into reality from the void.
This is her [Master Incarnation·Salome].
Her incarnation is a woman wearing black gauze. The gauze floats around her like mist, blurring her form and appearing and disappearing.
[Salome] has a cold and mysterious face and a graceful figure. Seven layers of veil cover her body, making her look like an ancient dancer dancing gracefully in the dark.
The dance steps in her hands carried a fatal charm, and in her hands, she actually held a male head wrapped in gauze.
Charlotte's eyes were extremely cold. She must break through here and not let the red branches break here.
Buzzing--
There was a sudden strange fluctuation in the air.
The surrounding space seemed to be torn apart, and low clicking sounds sounded one after another, as if some invisible barrier was broken.
The next moment, dozens of black shadows appeared silently around them - operators wearing black special service uniforms appeared like ghosts among the ruins of the dock.
The Authority's elite task force finally shows up.
The bodies of these special operators were flashing with a faint light, indicating that they had just released the effect of the [Concealed Spectrum Mimu Potion].
The potion's potency had rendered them nearly invisible, and now the potion is wearing off, revealing their awe-inspiring black Secret Service uniforms. The movements of each team member were capable and precise, and the bolt guns in their hands were aimed coldly at the Red Branch trio.
Charlotte instantly understood that they were surrounded.
Her eyes quickly glanced at the epaulettes of these operators - the three most elite task forces of the Administration appeared here at the same time, obviously coming for the three of them.
"Damn..." Charlotte cursed in a low voice, sweat sliding down her forehead.
She quickly turned her head and shouted to Licia and Glazer behind her: "Quick! We have to find a way to break out!"
But before they could take action, three special operators wearing black special service uniforms slowly walked out of the crowd.
A calm and restrained man with a medium to thin build. The black special service uniform fits tightly against his strong body, showing his flexibility and precision.
His eyes are sharp, and the reflection of his tactical glasses conceals the coldness and shrewdness in his heart. His right hand is a mechanical arm full of cyberpunk atmosphere, and the epaulette of the [Mole Science Society] on his shoulder flashes faintly. of light.
His steps were steady, and the miniature bolter in his left hand was ready to fire at any time. His calm expression contained fatal pressure.
The second operator is a woman with a beautiful face but no emotion. Her rabbit ears tremble slightly, showing her keen reaction speed.
She is wearing a light special service jacket, and her figure is slender but full of power. The shoulder straps of [Moonwatcher] are clearly visible on the black special service uniform. She holds a custom-made thaumaturgy handgun with a precise and simple design. , all showing that her fatal blow can make the enemy unable to escape at any time.
In the middle of the three people is a burly man.
He has a pair of horns on his head. Under the black special service uniform, his muscles are well defined, and his arms are so strong that they can tear steel directly. He wears the [Assault Hand] epaulette on his shoulder, which represents his invincibility in frontal assault battles. At the same time, on his belt is a beast-control capsule belt that only the new era financial beast-control masters have.
Different from the six devices on the conventional beast-control belt, Qingniu's capsule belt has more than thirty beast-control capsules.
When the three special operators stood silently, the air in the entire dock seemed to freeze for a moment.
The cold gaze that penetrated the tactical helmet was like an ice blade, locking firmly on the Red Branch trio.
The approaching pressure was like an invisible hand, squeezing the throats of Charlotte and her companions.
"Priest Rich Robert of the Mole Science Society, Katarina Ivanova, the Celestial Gunfighter of Moonwatcher, Evan Rowell, the Nature Whisperer of Assault Hand... ...It’s over.”
Licia’s voice trembled, and the mechanical clicking sound of bolt shells being fired sounded in her ears, as if the countdown to doom had begun.
“It’s not over yet!”
Charlotte's eyes flashed with fierceness, her teeth clenched, and she almost squeezed out a sound from her throat.
"The task force of the Administration is not the burial team of the Heavenly Burial Agency. What the hell!"
Her eyes were fixed on the three special operators in front of her. The fighting spirit surged crazily in her heart, and she clenched her hands into fists. She gritted her teeth and whispered:
"Without a master, no matter how powerful they are, no matter how many capsule weapons and beast control they have, we can still rush out. ..."
Before she finished speaking, her voice suddenly stopped, her eyes were blank for a moment, and then, there was unprecedented panic and disbelief on her face.
Ahead, Richie Robert walked slowly, with a calm expression.
Every step the Mole took seemed to announce the arrival of death, and as he walked, the air around him began to ripple, and the space itself responded to his every move.
Immediately, a low mechanical hum came from all directions, along with various mechanical structures appearing out of thin air.
Those metal components seemed to be spliced and combined under invisible force, and formed rapidly in mid-air at an incomprehensible speed.
A nineteen-meter-tall humanoid war machine slowly stood in front of the three people, which was enough to make people hold their breath, like a giant beast coming to life.
The huge figure was like a monster in a nightmare, like a huge beast on the dilapidated dock.
The lines of its limbs are smooth and tough, and the thick armor covers its whole body, revealing a deadly threat. Every step it takes makes the ground tremble faintly.
The giant beast carries ferocious killing intent, ready to pounce on its prey at any time and rip their throats out.
The head of the mechanical monster is particularly conspicuous. The red light from its eyes is as sharp as a wild wolf, and the deep scarlet color seems to swallow up all life.
The sharp "V" shaped antenna is like the ears of a wild wolf, standing erect on the top of its head, demonstrating its ruthlessness and precision.
The optical core in the center of the chest emits a faint blue light, and its shoulder armor extends at an oblique angle like the muscles of a beast. It is wide and thick, giving people a sense of pressure that is ready to attack, ready to withstand any impact at any time.
The shoulder armor is its barrier, and the arms in Sirius form are its sharp weapons.
The arms like the forelimbs of a giant beast are covered with thick armor, and the fingertips are as sharp as claws. It seems that it can tear any enemy into pieces with just a swipe.
The behemoth's legs are thick and powerful, and the armor on its knees and calves show strong defense and impact. The propellers on its back are embedded in the lightweight frame, and blue light flashes.
【Seventy-two Demon Gods of Solomon·Barbatos (Kingdom of Heaven·Change)】
Charlotte's heart sank suddenly, and she clearly felt the crushing power of this force.
The humanoid war machine in front of them is definitely beyond their ability to resist.
Liccia's face was as pale as paper. She stared closely at Barbatos standing in front of them, unable to suppress the despair in her heart.
"This...how is this possible?"
She murmured, her voice trembling with disbelief.
"The task force of the administration is no better than the burial team of the burial agency..."
The mole looked at Charlotte, with the director's sarcastic smile on his cold face.
"Can you say it again?"
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The third storage area of the Haze Terminal.
Smoke and dust were everywhere, and the entire area was tragically destroyed several times.
The walls made of towering containers have long since been reduced to ruins. Damaged steel beams and broken cement columns fell to the ground in random directions, and the hanging cranes were cracked by the aftermath of the battle, making sharp metal distortions. Voice.
The air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke and blood, and the explosions of the battle were like thunder, deafening.
Sophia Williams stood in the smoke and dust, wearing silver medieval armor and holding a spear. Her projection incarnation [Elig] stood majestically like a knight, riding a bat behind her Winged war horse.
The eyes of the war horse flashed with burning red light, and the spear in [Elig]'s hand emitted a dazzling silvery white light like a brilliant flame.
Her posture is extremely calm, but every time she swings her gun, it carries destructive power.
Across the way, Mikhail's figure seemed to be crumbling, but his eyes were still full of madness and hatred.
His incarnation [Eight-Legged Horse Sleipnir] roared angrily, its eight strong horse legs crushed the ground, and rolled up large amounts of dust as it ran wildly. The avatar's body was surrounded by the aura of darkness and hatred, Every step shook the ground like thunder.
Although [Sleipnir] is extremely powerful, Sophia's incarnation [Elig] has always firmly suppressed it. The knight's horse trampled its speed, and the spear resisted its sharpness. Hooves, each impact causing Mikhail and his avatar to step back.
"You think you can beat me like this?"
Mikhail roared, his voice hoarse and filled with crazy hatred.
His left eye has lost its luster, blood is snaking from the corner of his eye, and all his ten fingers have been sacrificed at some point.
Every time he takes a shot, his avatar [Sleipnir] gets a short burst, pushing the avatar to carry out fatal attacks at the expense of his own flesh and blood.
However, all this is in vain.
In the ruins, dust was scattered, and mountains of iron and concrete debris were piled up.
The strong wind howled, carrying broken steel bars and gravel, cutting a knife-like trajectory in the air.
In this dead silence, there was suddenly a deafening sound of horse hooves - [Sleipnir] ran out wildly, its eight strong horse legs rolling up dust and rubble like a storm, every step of the step The ground was shaking slightly.
Mikhail's figure, like a desperate warrior, turned into the last violent wind, rushing straight towards Sofia with despair and anger.
The air trembled because of him, and air waves billowed around him.
At this moment, he has no way out. The ruins of the warehouse behind him are like his broken destiny. Everything is irreversible.
But...
Sofia, standing in front of him, remained motionless.
Her figure is like an immovable rock, standing in the center of this chaos.
The silver brilliance of the Morning Light Spear shimmered slightly in the haze, like a divine weapon descended from heaven, sacred and inviolable.
"Mikhail, this is your end."
Sofia's voice was low, with an unswerving power, passing through all Mikhail's struggles and anger.
Mikhail roared angrily, pouring all his strength into the final charge.
His incarnation [Sleipnir] let out a violent neigh, stepped on the ground with all four hooves, and the ground opened with spider web-like cracks, and all the power was concentrated in this final impact. , trying to tear apart all obstacles blocking his progress.
But Sofia was already ready.
Her spear drew a perfect arc in the air like a stream of light. The silver light instantly tore through the obstruction of the air and stabbed Mikhail accurately and decisively.
"Pfft——"
With a muffled sound, the spear penetrated Mikhail's abdomen without any hindrance.
The tip of the spear penetrated his body and was nailed into the earth.
Blood gushed out from the wound, staining the barrel of the gun red, and dripped onto the dusty ground, forming a patch of scarlet.
Mikhail's body suddenly shook, shaking violently.
His black eyes are still burning with hatred, but the flame is quickly extinguishing, and the life accompanying him is like a burnt out candle.
"How could it be...how could it be possible..."
Mikhail's voice gradually became fainter, his legs were weak and he knelt on the ground, and his large intestine slipped out of his torn abdomen. , stained with blood.
His hands were trembling slightly, trying to grab something, but he could only feel the cold air.
His eyes stared blankly ahead. The terrifying eight-legged horse [Sleipnir] stopped running wildly.
The eight [∞] symbol Möbius strips are like chains, tightly binding its hooves.
It cannot continue to struggle. No matter how many sacrifices Mikhail has made, it cannot change the outcome.
"It turns out... I have lost from the beginning..." Mikhail whispered to himself, a bitter smile appeared at the corners of his mouth full of blood, and his eyes were empty.
He saw the end of his destiny.
[Sleipnir] let out a final cry of grief, and the arrogant incarnation gradually faded away. Finally, he struggled helplessly under the iron hoof of [Elig]. Along with the wind and sand, he turned into dust and dissipated in the air.
Sofia slowly raised the spear, blood dripping down the tip of the spear and hitting the ground with a crisp sound.
Her eyes were calm and determined, quietly watching Mikhail's trembling body.
The [Erig] behind her holds a spear high and rides a war horse, with light shrouding its head like a crown of victory.
Mikhail raised his head with difficulty, his eyes full of hatred, staring at Sophia.
Even so, he still refused to bow his head, even if death was right in front of him.
"You...you are just a tool..." The corners of Mikhail's mouth twitched, and his voice was weak and unwilling, "After all, nothing can be changed..."
Mikhail's breathing has become rapid and intermittent, his voice is hoarse, full of despair and exhaustion, and every word is the last breath squeezed out from his broken lungs.
"Everyone...in the end...it's still the same..."
He panted, and the burning hatred in his eyes gradually turned into sad mockery.
"They are all chess pieces... Your 'morning light' is just... a match... nothing can be changed... nothing can be illuminated..."
Sofia lowered her head and was silent for a moment.
Her eyes fell on Mikhail's dying body, with a hint of complicated emotions.
“We are different, Mikhail.”
“I know, the match knows, it is not as dazzling as the sun, not as gorgeous as fireworks, and not as hot as coal.”
Sofia's voice was calm, but her tone was full of firmness and gentle strength. Her eyes showed endless calm, which was in sharp contrast to Mikhail's hateful eyes.
“It knows that it can choose to burn itself and ignite other things, thereby completing the passing of the fire.
It also knows what the outcome of burning itself will be—ultimately reduced to ashes. But It will still choose to burn itself - because for a match, burning once in a lifetime is enough."
"It does not seek to be as brilliant as the sun, nor as short and magnificent as fireworks. It does not seek to burn continuously like coal. "
"It only seeks to bring a fire to the people around it, drive away the darkness, and bring even a trace of warmth during its limited burning."
Mikhail's dull eyes trembled slightly, and his lips trembled, trying to say something, but he could no longer make any sound.
His fingers clenched weakly on the barrel of the spear, and then slipped weakly.
The eyes that were once filled with anger and hatred gradually dimmed, and all obsessions were emptied out at this moment.
Sofia stood in front of him, watching quietly as Mikhail's life slowly passed out of his body.
As his body became completely weak, Mikhail's head drooped, completely falling into the embrace of darkness.
There was no trace of mercy or cruelty on her face.
"Goodbye, Mikhail, my former companion..."
Sofia sighed softly, as if at that moment, the heavy responsibility and determination were finally released.
She slowly raised her head and stared at the distant sky through the ruins of the broken warehouse.
The morning light slightly penetrated the layers of smoke, illuminating the land torn by war, bringing a glimmer of hope.
Under the horizon, a blond young man was standing quietly on the top of the ruins, with the wind gently blowing his coat and hair.
His eyes were deep, penetrating the air and dust, staring at Sophia and the spear soaked in blood.
The spear still shines with silver light, reflecting the first ray of sunshine this morning, like a symbol, carrying unshakable faith and strength.
The fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven lowered his head slightly, raised his right hand, took off the top hat on his head, and greeted Sophia.
The golden light was drawn out as he took off his hat and fell on his blond hair, making his whole body seem to be bathed in morning light.
This movement is extremely slow and solemn, like a silent respect, a kind of respect from the fourth sword holder in heaven.
The brim of the hat touched his chest lightly, and his posture was just like that of a knight, paying the highest tribute to a hero on the battlefield.
There were no words, only the sound of wind accompanied his movements, quiet but full of power.
After the battle between gods and conspiracies, everything finally calmed down.
The smell of blood remaining in the air was gradually blown away by the wind, and the morning light gradually replaced the dark shadows.
This is the end of the story and the beginning of a new one.
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