Chapter 174 Chapter 174: It Only Seeks to Make the Enemy Suffer Agonizing Pain, Wishing They Were Dead
Chapter 174: It Only Seeks to Make the Enemy Suffer Agonizing Pain, Wishing They Were Dead
At the same time, Kevin and Jingliu, who had just sought him out, were still lingering at the edge of the island on the other side.
The commotion over there wasn't exactly small, so Kevin had naturally already noticed that everyone had basically gathered at the entrance to the Scalegorge Waterscape. Moreover, that young man named Dan Heng seemed to have successfully regained the wondrous power contained within his body.
However, for the time being, compared to that, he was actually more interested in the words spoken by Jingliu—
"So, in the end, I still underestimated that guy too much? I should have realized it sooner. Even if he's in another world, even if the experiences and memories are different, as long as he is still himself... he would never let go of the obsession in his heart."
Kevin gently shook his head—even if they are the same person from different worlds, their experiences and personalities would indeed differ. But whose life is so perfect that it contains no setbacks or regrets?
However, when facing these regrets in life, some people become dispirited and never recover; some deceive themselves; and others... transform this regret into their own strength, thereby chasing after it, overcoming it, surpassing it.
Kevin did not know what past and experiences Otto Apocalypse of this world had, but there was no doubt that he would never be defeated by his own past.
"So, is this your goal? To kill the Aeon representing 'The Abundance'?"
Looking at Jingliu, whose eyes were covered yet seemed to be gazing at him, Kevin suddenly asked: "Why do you think I would definitely agree to such a request?"
"Because he told me that you must have lived for a very, very long time... He bears the blessing of The Abundance and would never be mistaken about this point."
Clearly, this was definitely not Jingliu's own idea. She was merely repeating the words of that fellow named Luocha: "The longer one lives, the more things one loses in their heart, until eventually, a vast black void appears within the entire inner self."
"This void can cause one to lose hope, to drift through life in a daze; it can also cause drastic changes in temperament, leading to self-destruction... But there are always some exceptional individuals with resilient hearts. No matter how the river of time washes over them, it cannot erase their original form, because this is their truest self."
"But the void does not disappear; the emptiness of emotions likewise does not vanish. The ultimate outcome of so-called immortality is either being devoured by endless emptiness or becoming like a so-called 'god'... fixing oneself into an unchanging form."
"If one wishes to refill the void in their heart, what could achieve that goal better than a grand objective?"
Jingliu's imitation was remarkably vivid, even giving Kevin the illusion that the guy was standing right before him at this very moment—to be honest, he didn't know those two individuals very well, yet he couldn't help but feel they were so similar.
As her words reached this point, Jingliu fell silent for a moment before continuing in her original tone: "This is what he told me, the reason for inviting you to join this plan. And if you ask me why I want to achieve that goal... it's nothing more than out of hatred... and a promise."
"As long as living beings in this world do not cease to exist, their pursuit of immortality will not stop, and the chain of hatred in the world likewise cannot be severed—if 'The Abundance' does not perish, it will become an endless catalyst for war, fueling the spread of this chain day after day..."
"If one wishes to end all this, it probably seems as absurd as trying to kill an Aeon... But since everything has its price, if one cannot achieve what they desire in their heart, it can only prove—your resolve is still too cluttered, the price you've paid is still insufficient, your sword is not fast enough!"
The more she described it this way, the more Jingliu's emotions became unable to remain calm. Finally, she violently swung her hand open towards her surroundings. The blade she had been holding at some unknown moment immediately left a bottomless fissure on the ground.
Kevin didn't know how to describe or evaluate such actions and thoughts. Since he couldn't empathize, he had no right to judge someone completely different from himself.
Or rather, if his former civilization along with its hope had been completely destroyed by the Honkai, and he had that faint hope and ability to pursue and kill the most essential aspect of the Honkai... would he carry on living with such hatred?
He didn't know and couldn't imagine.
"Huff... Sorry, I lost my composure a bit just now."
Fortunately, Jingliu promptly snapped out of that state. Gently touching her forehead, she explained: "Due to various past experiences, I managed to cross my own limits and now linger at the boundary of being Mara-Struck. This is also why I cover my eyes."
"Rather than seeing things and recalling the past, letting the flames of hatred consume me. It's better to blindfold myself with black gauze and wander wherever my steps take me."
After recounting all this, Jingliu didn't rush Kevin to agree to join them. Instead, she calmly walked past Kevin and headed straight into the depths of the island: "Let's go. We'll follow them into the Scalegorge Waterscape for a look as well."
"I don't know if you will agree to join us after seeing the true face of 'The Abundance'... but that's not important to me. Because no matter what choice you make, it won't change my determination that I must wield this sword."
"It only seeks to make the enemy suffer agonizing pain, wishing they were dead..."
No excessive words were needed; no one could deny the undisguised killing intent in Jingliu's heart—such a coldly beautiful and stunning young woman had偏偏 embarked on a path of countless killings. The world has always been so ironic.
What felt strange to Kevin was how talkative she was when facing him. He actually felt that her not having communicated with anyone for many years would be more normal.
Or perhaps it was precisely because she hadn't had normal communication with anyone for many years that she behaved this way now?
Kevin gently shook his head, dismissing this rather useless thought from his mind. Then he strode forward, catching up to Jingliu who had already walked ahead of him.
There was one thing he indeed had to admit—after experiencing those long years, most things truly could no longer stir his mind. Only towards these seemingly distant and unattainable matters did Kevin always inexplicably feel some interest.
Perhaps just as that guy said... this is a law from which no one can escape.
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