Crane tail salted fish from the Academy of the Brave

Chapter 830 The Return of the Horn of the Desolate Emperor

"Although we already knew about the existence of 'heroes' at that time, it's a pity that we didn't have the chance to talk to you more."

At that time, Laurent really didn't have much chance to communicate with Claire. Perhaps this was due to some kind of fate.Later, when the Dragon Realm rebelled and fell into the trap of the Heaven Realm, and Claire's mission was about to end, the two finally met.

"But our mission actually ends there. Even if we want to continue to exist, the laws of the world will not allow a 'disaster' like ours to exist."

"'Disaster'...did Ophelia know all this from the beginning?"

"Of course, it took her a long time to get the three of us together."

The doll-like girl smiled and nodded, but after hearing this answer, Lauren fell into deep thought.

If the three legends were originally "disasters" that threatened the world, then why did Ophelia train them into brave men?And what kind of connection is there between "disaster" and "hero"?

"...There are so many unanswered questions."

Although she wanted to get all the answers here, Claire probably didn't know Ophelia's true thoughts at the time.What's more, she is just a phantom constructed by the Golden City based on past records, and she can no longer be regarded as the person she knew in the past.

People who died before the Golden City accepted humans cannot be resurrected so easily.

"Then let's get back to the point. Our task is to wait for the arrival of the 'hero' and hand over the 'horn' that has been fused with us to the 'hero' who has passed the trial."

"Wait a minute! What is fused...isn't the power but your existence itself!"

Cracks began to appear in the petite girl's body, as if something was stirring inside her body and wanted to break through the fragile restraints and get out immediately.But she still smiled at Lauren, as if this was not a tragic ending to her.

"Although it was short-lived, in the end we were able to meet a 'hero' who was willing to save others even if he risked his life. It was considered a life well spent."

The girl's back was stabbed with evil and decayed bones like some kind of limb. It seemed to be the dragon's last pride, and it seemed to be a mockery of its pride. Like a centipede, something crazy emerged from the girl's body. He slowly came out, almost completely crushing the petite and fragile body.

"But in the end, let's just say one more thing."

Even though it was on the verge of destruction, the doll-like girl still insisted on speaking her last words——

"You have to think about it carefully, Lauren... Ophelia, who does not hesitate to use the "disaster" that destroys the world like us to fulfill her wish, may be carrying a heavier burden than you imagined."

Then, the girl's human form ceased to exist.

It was like a black giant worm that was randomly pieced together from decayed dragon bones, breaking free from the last shackles and appearing in this illusion.And above the huge dragon head with both nobility and stupidity, a twisted and strange pitch-black giant horn is constantly devouring all the surrounding brilliance.

[I am the successor of the world-ruling "Horn", the "Skeleton Emperor" who devours the insects that inhabit the world!Star Guardian, fight against disaster once again! 】

This is the test of heroes in the Golden City.

Without mercy, without mercy, unless one has the will to abandon everything to save the world, this is an absolutely insurmountable suffering.

Even if Lauren knew that defeating the enemy in front of him meant admitting Claire's true death, he still had to regain those powers and open up new hope for mankind.

This is the only meaning of his existence in the world.

"I remember."

The core of his heart began to pulsate instantly, and the manic red thunder wrapped around Laurent's body. Even if he did not have a weapon at hand, in this illusion, he himself was the embodiment of world-ending power.

"If there is a future... see you then."

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On the hill where the city can be seen in the distance, the girl with purple hair and silver eyes stared at the city shrouded in light mist.Her expression was very indifferent, not even a trace of emotion could be glimpsed.

And not far behind her, a black shadow was twisting and squirming, as if something evil was about to move.

"Kleia's mission is over. The Golden City will liberate her soul, cleanse her of the disaster, and finally return her to reincarnation."

The girl calmly told the unconfirmed results. Her voice was cold and calm, as if she was talking about something that had nothing to do with her, and she seemed to be hiding her emotions.

"The two little girls and I are ready too...they are not quite the same as the three of us."

"Their souls have been integrated with those concepts. If the stars are restored to their original state, they will become part of the reincarnation together with the Golden City."

There is no redemption in that answer, but this is the fate they face.After the collapse of the world and mankind sinking into the golden dream, the dead must face the end of their own demise.And when the cycle of life begins again one day, perhaps they will be reborn on the earth with a new attitude.

But now, they must complete their mission first.

"Although our fate has been determined for a long time, you clearly still have a chance to be redeemed...why do you insist on it?"

Faced with such a sharp question, the purple-haired girl did not immediately respond.She was still staring at the slightly dilapidated but still vibrant city, but she seemed to have already fallen into memories.

"...I was a bad guy from the beginning."

Not knowing what kind of past she was remembering, the girl finally slowly told her answer.She never showed a smile from beginning to end, as if that emotion had been sealed deep in her heart.

"Since he is a bad guy, he should make a clean exit at the end."

The creeping shadow disappeared at some point, and the girl's eyes turned to the clear sky.Although there was nothing special there, she did not take her eyes away for a long time.

"The brave man has rescued the beautiful princess, so it's time to destroy the big devil who caused all this tragedy."

Where will that curse-like blessing ultimately lead to?

"...This is the ending that the story should have."

The day of revelation may not be far away.

(End of this chapter)