Persuading surrender failed
What a bizarre yet chilling ambition.
Perhaps it was because he vaguely sensed his intentions that Phises decisively broke with him and took the magic weapon away alone - but before he could destroy it, an assassination attempt suddenly struck, which eventually led to this strange situation where the two sides were evenly matched.
"And...trying to 'kill me' is impossible in itself."
Having said that, Mia Rhodes paused for a moment, and a faint chuckle could be heard.
"Because in this realm beyond the rules, 'death' doesn't exist at all!"
This complacent declaration successfully changed everyone's expression and made the man think that he had shaken their will to some extent, so he slowly opened his arms and even made an invitation gesture to them.
"Instead of fighting to the death here, why not stay and submit to me? As long as you become my companions, I will grant you privileges and allow you to move freely here without worrying about your life..."
"And then? You can't leave us here for nothing. We must be doing something for you, right?"
Ruisha suddenly spoke up.
The others were unsure of his intention and subconsciously glanced at him.
"You don't have to do anything. Just persuade those who have strayed in and let them stay here with peace of mind."
Stay with peace of mind?
Do you mean the kind that's left lying in a dungeon, drained of everything?
Morina first showed an expression of disgust, and said "Pooh" without caring about her image. Then she stared at Ruisha angrily, as if she would hit him with her staff if he dared to let go.
"How can you guarantee that we will obey your orders?"
The black-haired boy had a stern expression, and it was unclear whether he was willing to give in or not. It seemed as if he was really considering the feasibility of this proposal.
"Indeed, you are all talented young people. I have to make some preparations for this..."
The withered figure glanced in Sorens' direction, intentionally or not, and then smiled, "Just sign a simple contract with me... Once the contract is reached, you will become my official subjects. When I return to reality one day, as the most meritorious contributors, I will never treat you unfairly."
To be honest, these assurances did not shake Ximu at all.
Has this person been locked up for too long, and even his brain isn't working well anymore?
He didn't mention a single word about the things that were unfavorable to him, but he was very open about scheming against others, and he was just about to take out his abacus and make some calculations in front of them.
What is the so-called contract?
If you want to make others unable to resist, the restrictions must at least be to the extent of affecting their personal freedom or even the integrity of their soul, right?
Is he crazy?
Asking others to give up their souls just to help him realize his inexplicable ambitions?
And this is completely one-sided oppression!
This man spoke nicely, calling them "partners" and "meritorious officials," but if he suddenly turned against them one day, how could those who had already given their souls to him resist him? He could kill them all in a matter of minutes with just a thought!
She rolled her eyes calmly and was just waiting for an opportunity to exchange glances with Ruixia and look for the right moment to take action, but the state of Vicia and Sorens made her feel a little uneasy.
--not good.
For people who can only face death after returning to reality, living in the mirror world may really be a way out.
The reason why they chose to travel with outsiders like Xi Mu was, firstly, that they themselves were upright and agreed that the laws of the world should return to order and that things must be put right; secondly, they saw that their old friends had been changed beyond recognition, caught between life and death, neither human nor ghost, and they wanted them to truly rest in peace, and they also wanted to kill the mastermind behind the scenes and seek justice for them who had suffered such misfortune.
But if something that can no longer be done in reality can be restored in this mirror world, can they... still focus on shattering illusions and embracing fate?
If the two of them were truly moved by Mia Rodes, then—they would have to be abandoned.
Ximu didn't care about paradise or ambitions, so this so-called world that could be mistaken for real had no appeal to her at all.
Her new world was all around her now.
She would never let him become an existence that could only reappear in illusions.
“…What about the suffering they endured?”
Unexpectedly, the first person to break the silence was Sorens.
His originally blank expression gradually solidified. He slowly raised his head, his disbelieving eyes ignited by anger, and the question he posed was equally resounding.
"So what if they can be resurrected in the mirror world? They were originally alive and should have had their own lives! — It was you who destroyed everything for no reason, and now you erase all their suffering, hypocritically saying that everything is back to normal?!
"They were all originally 'real,' but now they are trapped in a 'false' cage... What a wonderful life, what a world without conflict? You simply gained a godlike illusion from having the power over the lives of others, and you indulged in the pleasure of being able to dominate others at will!
"How could someone like you, who claims to be strong but doesn't care about the lives of others, wantonly exploits others, and tramples on their lives, possibly succeed!"
The taciturn brown-haired boy showed such intense emotions for the first time. Everyone looked at him in shock, and then smiled unconsciously.
There was a hint of sarcasm in Weixia's smile, but it was not directed at others, but at herself who had wavered before.
She had only wanted to see the princess again, to express her guilt, and to have a chance to make up for her mistakes.
But is Millianna willing?
If she were given the choice, would she be willing to create a copy of herself who knew nothing, stay with the murderer of her brother, and live a peaceful life as if nothing had happened?
If the final outcome was really like this, then what was the pain she had suffered before, the regret for that day in countless days and nights, and the blame she had felt for trusting others?
——Is it a joke?
The one who felt regretful was Vicia herself.
And her Royal Highness the Princess would certainly not choose a future that would cover up the past and whitewash the situation for the perpetrators.
She would surely rush over like she did on the day of the crisis, overcome with emotion. Even if she fell to the ground, she would cry out to her Knight Commander, word for word, tearfully and blood-stained:
"He's a liar! - Vicia, kill him, avenge my brother and everyone here!"
“That’s right…”
Weixia waved her spear, her eyes dark as she stared at the pretentious figure.
"For someone like you who would plot against even your best friends and loved ones without hesitation, I don't believe a single word you say!"
The lively scene in the sky suddenly disappeared, and the dead silence and darkness appeared again, filling every corner of the space.
"...How stubborn you are."
Faced with the two people's ruthless exposure, Mia Rhodes did not get angry and remained calm.
In his eyes, these aggressive teenagers were just a group of ignorant children, so he still spoke in a gentle tone, maintaining the tolerant and accommodating attitude of a superior.
"Did Phises say something to you? No matter what promises he made to you, they were all lies. I know his current state. He's only one step away from disintegration. How can we take the promises of such a weak person seriously?"
"We don't need some illusory reward."
Ruixia interrupted him, obviously not wanting to waste any more words with someone who was good at beating around the bush.
“All we want is freedom.”
They can live, they can die, they can welcome a new life, or they can fail.
But whether it is life or death, it must be their own choice.
"The old dies, the new awakens, and the world repeats itself in this cycle. Without death, what is the meaning of rebirth?"
As the words fell, everyone spontaneously strengthened the effect of the clearing runes on their bodies. A cool feeling spread throughout their bodies, sweeping away the drowsy feeling!
"We don't agree with the rules of the new world you described, and... I'm afraid you've got one thing completely wrong."
As the three close combatants charged forward, Ruisha and Sorens each drew their weapons. The young mechanic glared at his opponent and refuted him word by word.
"——Who said there's no 'death' in this place?!"
Mia Rhodes was startled, realized something, and immediately turned her head towards the position of Ximu and the other two.
Seeing that the other party noticed him, Ximu quickly retreated behind the other two and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The next moment, a silver-haired girl appeared in the air behind him. The holy weapon in her hand had not yet taken shape, but the surging deathly intent was already coming towards him like a wave.
A space crack opened instantly, overlapping with Xi Mu's location, and instantly shattered her on the spot!
But the next second, the same slash came from the left and right, and two identical Xi Mu rushed forward, trying to pierce his head without mercy!
Mia Rhodes moved.
The figure, who had been as stiff as a corpse, now dodged to the side with a flick of his foot. His movements were agile and graceful, and it seemed that the dead look he had shown before was just an act.
But just as he appeared, Zhui Nin and Wei Xiya seemed to have known that he would appear there, and they were waiting there at the right time, forcing him to dodge again.
Once he was far away from the others, Ruisha and Sorens, who were in charge of long-range attacks, started to attack him with shells and spells. Although they failed to penetrate his defense, they did cause some interference in his vision.
Seriously…
They don't think that simply blocking the vision can hinder the great magician's detection, right?
However, "that thing" had indeed been hidden by Phises before. Unexpectedly, after searching for so long, it actually fell into the hands of a little girl.
Since persuading him to surrender was fruitless, he could only—
Kill them all.
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