Kapitel 150: SAKURA and RIN
As they were on the verge of descending to the lower level, their path was blocked by a man. This man, with his white hair and piercing blue eyes, held a sword ablaze with flames. His presence was commanding, almost intimidating.
His figure was strikingly the same as Kevin who had been watching with his arms crossed. Facing the doubtful glances of his companions, his eyes were indeed filled with memories.
" That's it, Sakura. " His voice was as steady as it had been in their previous battles. He angled his sword and looked at his former comrades.
His expression was one of sorrow, yet determination.
" Kevin, step aside! I know exactly what I'm doing. " Sakura, with Seele in one hand and her blade gripped tightly in the other, stared back at her former comrade.
" I understand your intentions all too well, which is why I must stop you. Sakura, halt your actions before they become irreversible. " Kevin attempted to reason with her, not wanting to engage in conflict with his old friends.
" Your actions are equivalent to betraying humanity. "
" But they've taken RIN. You know as well as I do that RIN is innocent. I don't care about the consequences for me, but I won't stand by and do nothing when it comes to RIN. "
Sakura said anxiously, fear spread in her heart, and she always had a bad feeling in her heart.
Along the way, Sakura witnessed the grim fate of numerous children who had been used as subjects in cruel experiments. The sight was heart-wrenching, and it made her shudder to think of the horrors that RIN, the primary subject, might have been subjected to.
" I won't cause you harm, but I cannot allow you to proceed any further, " Kevin found himself unable to utter these words(to make Sakura give up) .
" In that case… Kevin, we've fought together for a long time, haven't we? But it seems I've never truly displayed my full capabilities to you, right? " Sakura's voice gradually grew colder as she observed her former ally's stance.
For Sakura, RIN was the most important person in her life. Therefore, she wouldn't hesitate to confront her old comrades if it meant protecting RIN.
Kevin stood there, speechless, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword. He wanted to reason with Sakura, to dissuade her from her current path, but he couldn't find the right words.
Mei gave him order.
The blade of his sword gleamed menacingly, and the giant weapon ignited into flames. The tension between the two former allies was palpable. Kevin took a step forward, then another,
The ensuing battle was over in an instant, so quickly that it seemed as if nothing had transpired. When Kevin regained his senses, he found himself alone. Sakura had already moved past him, leading Seele away.
It was a swift strike, a blade that seemed to freeze time and space.
Kevin intended to pursue them immediately, but his plans were interrupted by a call from Mei. She informed him that the Herrscher had awakened and his attention was needed elsewhere.
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" Looking at this scene, don't you want to say something? Kevin, " Kalpas said, taking a deep breath, " And we already know what happened next. "
" I have nothing to say. This is my responsibility. " Kevin said, as usual,
"I wonder if you thought the same thing when that woman fell in your arms." Kalpas also aroused anger,
"Haha——" A sudden chill enveloped Kevin's body. He pursed his lips, and his expression hardened. A wave of cold air radiated from him, extinguishing the flames that danced on Kalpas's body.
Sensing the escalating tension, Pardo swiftly sought refuge behind Elysia, shivering in the blast of cold air. her tail hung low, "Meow——" Pardo's reaction was timely, and Elysia reached out to stroke her furry ears.
"Ellie, dear sister Ellie, please go and mediate," Pardo pleaded, shaking Elysia's arm fearfully. What ill intentions could Pardo possibly harbor? her primary concern was the potential impact on her.
" It's okay, little Pardo, they are just ordinary people now and can't fight. " Elysia comforted her, looking at this scene.
Ordinary people? Pardo cast a glance at her petite arms and legs, then shifted her gaze to the imposing aura emanating from the two individuals standing opposite her. She found it hard to believe that they were merely ordinary people!
Bronya, with her eyes wide open, alternated her gaze between the game and the people surrounding her. If the events unfolding in the game were indeed real,
did that imply that Sakura, the girl with the long pink ears standing next to her, truly possessed the ability to freeze space? Using Swordsmanship?
Could that even be possible?
Bronya fell into deep confusion. She thought the Herrscher was already at the top, but when she looked at the people around her, they all seemed to be big bosses.
"Hmph…" Kalpas realized he had misspoken. Kevin was usually composed, but his temper flared when someone important was mentioned.
However, Kalpas couldn't bring himself to condone Kevin's actions in the video.
"Don't worry… it's more accurate to say that I was the one who acted without proper authorization at that time," Sakura interjected softly, attempting to diffuse the tension between the two.
But she doesn't regret it. She would really regret it if she didn't do it.
"Sakura… are you alright?" Elysia asked, her gaze sweeping over the group with a hint of worry.
" It's okay, it's all over. " Sakura shook her head, but there was still lingering sadness between her brows.
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In the course of their subsequent search, Seele's stigmata spiraled out of control, causing her to collapse on the ground.
Seele confessed that she didn't possess the same level of courage as her sister,
Sakura, in a soft voice, reassured her: "Everyone has something precious they wish to protect. It's not about how strong you are."
"I don't want to lose you, no matter what. I want to protect you at all costs. Do you feel the same way, Seele?"
"In that moment, you become the strongest person in the world."
Seele then asked, "Is this the same feeling you have, Sister Sakura, when you're protecting RIN?"
Sakura responded matter-of-factly, "Isn't that what sisters do?"
After their conversation, Sakura and Seele discovered a hidden room on the same floor. Sakura quickly counted the room numbers and hurried towards their destination, anxiety etched on her face.
The deepest room was unlocked, and Sakura walked in quickly.
What greeted her was a horrifying sight - RIN, covered in wounds, with the pungent smell of blood permeating the air.
RIN, dead——
In addition to her lifeless state, there were clear signs of abuse on her body.
This sight brought the resolute warrior, Honkai, to her knees. Sakura stared at the scene in front of her, her eyes vacant, as if she had lost everything that mattered to her.
Her blade, sharp enough to slice through the fabric of space, was powerless against the malice that resided in the hearts of people.
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"Look at this, it's the same scene repeating itself," Kalpas voiced out his anger as he surveyed the scene before him.
Why did he have to witness this horrific scene with his own eyes? The anger bubbling within him felt like it was on the verge of erupting. He glanced around and noticed that he was surrounded by his comrades.
Damn it, those bastards still let them die too quickly. Whatever they did... they should pay the same price.
For now, let's place the burden of this debt on the head of the screenwriter.
When RIN witnessed this scene in reality, she rushed into Sakura's arms and began to sob quietly.
Her tears were not due to the sight of her own images. Even though they were somewhat gruesome, she wasn't particularly frightened.
Even when she was imprisoned by the Fire Chasing Moth, she voluntarily stepped forward bravely, even though her legs could not stop shaking at that time.
What she couldn't accept the most was that she saw her sister, who was so strong and powerful in her heart, paralyzed on the ground in the picture, with no desire for survival in her eyes.
From her childhood, she had always admired her sister. Her sister was an irreplaceable idol in her heart. But now, the person she held in the highest regard was lying on the ground, appearing so desolate and helpless, so devoid of hope.
The mere thought of it filled her with fear. Was her sister like this in the previous era? Did she endure such pain and sorrow?
--- In just a moment, the soldier Collapsed to the ground, and the enemy came indifferently. ---
"Sister, I promise I will never leave you again, and you, you must not abandon yourself either. I… I'm so scared…"
RIN embraced Sakura, taking in the familiar scent. Tears welled up in her eyes, and then, quite suddenly, she fell asleep.
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