I really only stop

The nails dug deep into the flesh, but what seeped out was not blood, but fine gravel.

As if feeling no pain at all, the black shadow widened his eyes, trying to find Lu Xi from the burning sky city.

She succeeded.

Still standing in the previous garden, Lu Xi, who was wearing a star robe, just smiled calmly, staring at the stars in the sky—or the black shadow hidden behind.

Beside him, Yushia hugged Nana and Celica from left to right, softly comforting them who were a little uneasy due to the changes in the surrounding environment.

And Xia Li, with a very happy expression, took out more [Explosive Scrolls] from his backpack, and threw these scrolls into the fire while humming - there is no doubt that the explosion in his ear And the flames came from the hands of the arsonist.

Eh?

why?

Aren't these people already fully [into the play]?Why are you standing here like nothing happened now?

"—Completing the reversal from defeat to complete victory in [an instant] is my exclusive personal style."

As if guessing what Hei Ying was thinking, Lu Xi pointed to the wheel of fortune in the sky:

"see this."

"..."

Silently looking at the wheel of fortune, the black shadow sat down on the chair.The explosion sounds in my ears seemed to be fading away, and the only thing that was clear was Lu Xi's calm narration:

"Heyera ignored the scholar who came to talk, -1."

The wheel of fortune moved in response to the sound, and the upside-down saint card, which was far away from the crowd and only exuded brilliance alone, slowly flew out from the center.

"carve."

"Yianna can't explain the meaning of life, -1."

"carve."

The upside-down, confused female elf card flew out, and the slightest sparks appeared on the wheel of fortune.

"There is a major change in Sky City, Enzos has no time to attend the dinner, -1."

"carve."

Inverted, decadent, troubled leader.

"Tiamat is unable to knock down the stars in the sky, -1."

"carve."

An upside-down giant dragon card with a heart pierced by a sharp sword appeared, and there was an overwhelmed soft sound from the wheel of fortune.

"Divins failed to divination the future, -1."

"carve."

An inverted astrologer dozing with his head down.

"Erasure of intellect, endowment of Nana's identity failed, -1."

A man standing upside down, wearing a cloak, and unable to see his original face appeared.The sound of "moment" that represented fate no longer sounded—because the huge pointer had already fallen from the wheel of fortune to the earth, plunged straight into the burning fire, and sparked soaring into the sky.

"And in the end, it's your own failure."

Seemingly not seeing the complete collapse of the huge mechanical moon, Lu Xi just looked directly at the direction of the shadow, and issued the final judgment:

"[Achieve the worst ending of All Misfortune, Osiris crashes, -1.]"

"Bang!!!!"

As Lu Xi's voice fell, the Wheel of Fortune could no longer afford the current situation that was completely contrary to the program. The high temperature generated by the overload operation made billowing smoke billow on it, and countless gears were spinning at a dizzying speed—— Then, it just flew out of the seamless structure, scattered and shattered.

There is no need for any [cards] anymore. In the sky reddened by flames, the Wheel of Fortune itself, which can no longer bear its own gravity and slowly falls to the ground while standing upside down, has become the most suitable card.

——A card that symbolizes failure and destruction.

[Ding, the connection with Sky City Osiris has been restored. 】

"Well, my teleportation is ready to use."

The moment Miss Saint realized that Hakoniwa was broken, the communication from Nova rang as promised.Lu Xi made up his mind and stopped talking about things to delay time—when was this man vague when it was time to run away?

"I have to admit that your plan is almost perfect. It can only be said that the real [fate] is on our side."

At the very end, facing the scarlet sky reflecting the firelight, which seemed to be the end of the world, he just bowed gracefully:

"Please enjoy the memorable ending alone."

"【Your Majesty, the mastermind behind the scenes.】"

Chapter 554 If At That Time

Clearly sensing that Lu Xi and his party were away from Little Garden through some kind of teleportation method, Soi Ying didn't intend to intervene in the slightest.

In her ears, only the words Lu Xi said before leaving endlessly echoed:

"The real [destiny] is on our side."

I failed?

I was praised as a [natural leader], trusted and looked up to by everyone, but...failed?

why?

"As I said, those kids are best at creating [miracles]."

Behind the black shadow, Tiamat, whose figure was already slightly illusory, just stared at her distraught appearance indifferently:

"That's fine, save me from destroying this place by myself. It was impossible for me to build such a fully functional [shelter] in such a hasty situation. This is something I didn't imagine before the big cleansing—— But why are you the only one here? As a [royal family], it's your normal state to hug each other, isn't it?"

The fire in the box garden below gradually illuminated the two people's current positions. In the raging fire, the black shadow's face that had been hidden in the shadows finally revealed its true face——

Queen of the sky, Lilian.

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"...Is it some kind of longevity method?"

Seeing Queen Lilian's cracked face like a clay puppet that failed to fire, Tiamat frowned slightly:

"It's really sad, I remember that you were the most beautiful before."

"Ha, isn't the ephemeral species' pursuit of eternal lifespan quite ridiculous in your eyes, Lord Tiamat?"

Raising her hand to her eyes, Queen Lilian stared at the cracks created by the cracks above:

"In this case, you can laugh to your heart's content. It is my only honor to be able to please such a powerful you."

"..."

There was no emotion revealed by the other party's words, and Tiamat's voice was still terrifyingly calm:

"Let's go back to the previous question, what is your purpose for creating this little garden?"

"The same answer, because of the most despicable and shameless [regret]."

As if attending some solemn banquet, Lilian reached out and smoothed the wrinkles on the skirt—even though the long skirt was already tattered due to the passage of time:

"As an imperfect life, in the face of failure, the most emotion in my heart is regret, some for myself and others."

Lilian did not see any movement. Instead of disappearing with the collapse of the wheel of fortune, the six cards that were still quietly floating in the air floated over automatically, and lined up above the two of them in a line:

"I can't stop myself from thinking -- [If everyone had done the right thing back then, would the future be like it is today]?"

"So, you used the last resources of this refuge to create this so-called wheel of fortune, and created this false Hakoniwa, in order to make up for past mistakes."

Like a connected existence, Tiamat calmly continued Lilian's narration:

"You shouldn't be confused, you shouldn't be weak, you shouldn't be dereliction of duty, you shouldn't be deceived, you shouldn't be arrogant, and... [should not be credulous]."

"...Ha, what's the point of talking about it now?"

After a long silence, Lilian smiled lowly:

"My city has fallen, my country has been destroyed, and even myself, who is supposed to enjoy unlimited glory and responsibilities as a queen, has been imprisoned in this [refuge] isolated from the world, constantly repeating the deduction, Constantly watching your own soul die."

"Then you will rot here."

Looking at the distraught queen without a trace of pity, Tiamat's words were as cold as a heart of stone:

"Since you are lucky enough to have survived the great purge and survived ten thousand years, there is no need for me to attack you again. I will re-seal this [Sanctuary], in the outside world, you have been with me ten thousand years ago. Perish with the withering of the floating kingdom."

"...just keep me here?"

Lilian was still smiling, but she didn't know whether the meaning behind it was ridicule or sadness:

"Hako Garden is still burning, and all the resources in the shelter have been exhausted. You just let me, who has nothing, stay alone in this shelter with nothing?"

"This is not a bad ending. I have investigated your situation. Although the function is a little worn out, but with that body, you still have no doubt [eternal life]."

Tiamat walked to the edge of the platform, his face was reddened by the monstrous flames, but it couldn't make him feel any heat:

"As the last bookmark left by the ancient kingdom, you will take with you the memories of the beautiful era when the sky city soared above the sky and everyone in the floating kingdom longed for it, and you can imagine here alone - and then go to sleep. "

"Is it really the [last] bookmark?"

Her fingers trembled imperceptibly because of these words, but Lilian raised her head high:

"I won't admit it wrong, the finger of Divins' player is exactly [Osiris Commander Beacon], which is a symbol that only belongs to the leader of the sky city that is running."

"...Don't be stubborn anymore, you and I both know that it's just a dilapidated inheritance."

Frowning slightly, Tiamat stated the facts:

"The great cleansing was carried out quite thoroughly, and any existence that heard my declaration was burned to nothingness under my black flame."

"[Calamity]?"

Walking to Tiamat, Lilian looked up at him, and suddenly showed a gentle smile:

"Thousands of years ago, I was forced into this sanctuary by the guards and sealed up. At that time, I never thought that I would see you again one day. I have imagined the scepter inserted into your heart many times. scene, but when your heart is so close, I find myself unable to do anything to you."

"—Are you still talking about this?"

Very rarely, Tiamat's voice showed a bit of impatience.His figure is even more illusory, and the long line of black flames looming in the void seems to be taking this body away from here:

"I'm leaving, you're here—huh?"

Watching the six cards surrounding him, Tiamat's voice didn't make any waves:

"You know you can't trap me."

"Of course I know, but there is one last thing I want to tell Lord Tiamat."

Smiling calmly, Lilian raised her right hand slowly, as if she wanted to rub her forehead, but when it was close to the temple, her fingers quickly pinched and inserted, and her slender index finger inserted like lightning. in the temple.As for Lilian herself, as if she didn't feel anything, she still smiled, and even stirred her hands slightly, as she calmly welcomed the shock in Tiamat's eyes:

"The refuge that can only protect the body is useless. During the ten thousand years of complete closure, my spirit has undergone irreversible changes."

"No one can talk to me, no one can teach me, no one can give me hugs."

"In such darkness and dead silence, I couldn't help thinking, why do we live? What is the meaning of the existence of intelligence?"

"Finally, I figured it out, and my answer is—"

"--enough."

The originally illusory body suddenly solidified, and Tiamat flashed to Lilian's side at an almost teleporting speed, tightly locked her slender neck, and pulled her up in the air.

As if he had been greatly insulted, the face of the aloof god was distorted, and the flames of rage were burning in his eyes:

"Don't force me to change my mind, you can still live in this world."

"……cough."

Looking directly at Tiamat's fearsome eyes without any concessions, Lilian coughed almost tremblingly, and large pieces of gravel burst out of her body:

"You cannot hold back a man who has nothing, Lord Tiamat."

Tiamat increased the strength in his hands, and a trace of black flame symbolizing destruction scorched Lilian's body, causing large cracks on it.

He spoke again, as if the person in front of him was not an old friend whom he had known for a long time, but an ember not worth mentioning:

"Queen of the sky, I will really destroy you, not the kind of half-baked death, but the real [finality]."

"Then please do it."