Chapter Fourteen: On Power
"It really was you." Heng looked at Luo Ku with annoyance.
He guessed that once he left the barrier, he would definitely run into this troublesome guy.
Loku, on the contrary, was more surprised by his appearance.
Although he knew he was nearby, and although he had carefully assessed the man's movements after the war began... such assessments were too difficult. Noah and the two kings of Nobisola were stuck together, and even appeared on the battlefield where both sides were locked in fierce combat... so he could only guess that they would stand by and watch.
However, when he looked behind him, Huan was not there.
Unexpectedly, after hiding the ring, this person appeared beside him alone.
Loku subconsciously prepared his body for battle, but anyone who had experienced the war twenty-two years ago and witnessed their ability to fly and disappear knew that such defense was pointless.
"What? Standing here all alone, trying to overcome contradictions? Re-examining the true meaning of what you consider a sacred war? The oil field blown open here will destroy the entire region, yet your subordinates are already bloodthirsty... Are you confused? Wanting to command them to prioritize justice and humanity, only to find that deep down you actually share the same thoughts as them." Heng's tone was cold and slightly mocking.
Of course, Loku did not refute it.
His words were like arrows shot from a target, hitting the bullseye perfectly.
"What are you doing here?" Loku asked back.
He himself was actually troubled here.
He knew he and his men shared the same feelings, so he didn't stop them. He had originally intended to handle the disaster at the oil field by himself, but he clearly realized he had underestimated Noah's men... He couldn't do it.
If this continues... I'm afraid...
And at this moment, the most dangerous man appeared here...
Do you want to kill him?
Unfortunately, Heng didn't intend to respond immediately, but instead walked forward on his own, completely ignoring his presence.
Standing in the center of the fire...
Its entire body was enveloped in black mist...
Under the oppressive influence of this strange fog...
The fire gradually dwindled... until it was completely extinguished...
"I'll do this." When Heng finished his actions and came out, he wasn't even a speck of dirt on him.
Loku stared at him, speechless, and completely let down his guard... This was the power of a god... This was the first time he had seen it up close... Faced with such power, his so-called defenses were nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot!
"reason?"
“There’s no reason. I’ll do whatever Huan asked me to do.” He shrugged, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
So, the reason we didn't kill him is because he's Huan's brother! He won't be grateful.
An enemy is an enemy!
"What's with that expression?" Heng looked at him dismissively. "Don't misunderstand. I'm not taking action against you because you're not worth killing. I'd consider it if it were Elsa."
This insult was worse than death... It was actually because he brought Huan back to his side...
However, Heng's gentleness is not something everyone can appreciate.
That said, if Huan allowed it, he would indeed like to kill that girl Elsa.
Unfortunately, that kind of thing would never be allowed...
Heng then leaped into the next fire, and despite the embarrassment, Luo Ku followed closely behind.
He didn't refrain from fighting not because he was afraid of death, but because of what the man was doing...
"Did you say those unnecessary things to him?" Heng asked him suddenly as he extinguished the last fire.
"It's just stating the truth; I don't think we have the right to hide it from him."
the truth?
Heng chuckled, speechless. "Do you even know what the truth is? Do you think Elsa would tell you the truth?"
Loku remained silent, which was precisely why he still felt lingering fear.
“Loku—I’ve decided to tell you a secret that only I know!” Heng’s expression suddenly turned serious, but he didn’t give him a chance to interrupt. “Back then, in order for Huan to be reborn, I sealed everything about him within my own body… That’s what I told Moyin and Elsa… Only in this way could they not figure out what connection there might be between the vanished Huan and the sealed me, and only in this way could we not be disturbed before we awaken. But that’s not the truth—”
Loku's eyes widened, and he almost forgot to breathe.
"You all overestimate me." Heng gave a self-deprecating bitter laugh. "Huan Shengjie's soul and immense power are far beyond what ordinary people can compare to, and you could even say... that he is above me. Even I, at the cost of my own body, could only seal one thing at a time... At that time, I chose to preserve his soul... and had to give up his power!"
To ensure that Huan could still be the one he loved... his selfish choice... Huan's soul... therefore...
"Then what about the King's power? What will happen to his power that wasn't sealed by you?" Loku couldn't believe his ears.
"Complete disappearance—never to be seen again!"
This answer would be painful to say, and this is the secret he has kept silent about all along. He is the one who is carrying this pain—the Ring can never regain the power of the King of Norbisola! Because back then, when he was forced to choose to protect his soul, the power of the abandoned Ring had already vanished into thin air.
After a long while, Luo Ku remained silent.
She told herself this secret because deep down she still considered Huan her younger brother, which is why she allowed Huan to temporarily return to this person's side, even if it was just temporary happiness... But it seems that her thoughts were seen through.
He has...lost all his power...what can he say or do?
This is such a huge deal, I had no choice but to discuss it with Elsa.
Hopefully she won't be too sad.
Loku had no idea that Heng was telling him all this not out of brotherly affection, but to discuss it with Elsa—which was exactly what he wanted.
Ring can no longer be the king of the rubisola!
So there's no need to continue being harassed... that's the meaning Hengxiang wanted to convey.
This is a way to avoid upsetting Tamaki...that's why he can't kill people who are important to him.
"Is there any other way?" Loku asked unwillingly.
They still couldn't accept the reality, because... they had been desperately hoping...
There's only one way... a miracle!
Heng dissuaded him from his idea.
A miracle? He recalled the power that Ring had unleashed when saving Peso and the children... Miracles don't always happen; it's just a matter of chance. After all, Ring couldn't rely on such chance to overcome the greatest obstacle.
Let's end it here.
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