Collapse, women's clothing strategy Qiyana, then

What Alicia found even more unbelievable was that Kiana clearly possessed more than one ability, if all of them came from the power of the Herrscher...

Is this really true?

Regardless, Alicia chose to keep it a secret.

Although Fu Yan's words were somewhat nonsensical, she understood Kiana to some extent and thought that the latter didn't seem like a bad person, and was even somewhat warm-hearted.

Curiosity gradually rose in Alicia's heart.

If she truly is a Herrscher, then what makes Kiana so unique?

the other side.

Bai Yan and Kiana arrived at Aponia together.

"Are you leaving?" Aponia asked.

“Yes, hiding in Mu Continent all the time isn’t a solution. It would be better to venture deeper into the region on our own initiative so that Mei can have some peace of mind.”

"Okay, then I'll go with you."

"Ah."

At that moment, Pado suddenly appeared.

"Captain Fu Yan, will anyone try to harm us after you leave? I've heard that many people are holding a grudge."

"Don't worry, Patho," Kiana clenched her fist, "Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll just beat them all out of here."

"Hehehe, that's true, we still have Sister Qi!" Pado was relieved.

Half a month after the incident involving the Tenth Herrscher, Bai Yan and Aponia entered the Deepest Place.

Meanwhile, Sakura, summoned by the heavens, also arrives before Shirohiko in the deepest depths, filled with doubt.

Book 1: Chapter 185: However, Aponia had already seen through everything.

Deepest place.

Sakura looked at the Moth Chaser staff coming and going, her expression somewhat subtle.

It looks like there was just a fire here.

but.

The arsonist was the captain of the fifth squad.

It is said that the lord thought the smell was a bit strong in the deepest part, so he set off a fire to disinfect it.

There were no casualties, but some people were burned bald, some had their clothes burned to shreds, and others were crouching in a corner, shivering and muttering something incoherently.

The burnt smell is probably more normal than other odors.

Sakura walked deeper into the valley, the smell of burning lingering along the way, and she could often see traces of burning.

There must have been quite a commotion here earlier.

After composing herself, Sakura entered the room at the very end of the deepest part of the place.

Knock on the door.

The door opened, and she saw Aponia sitting on the bed, and Bai Yan writing something at the desk.

Noticing Sakura's arrival, Bai Yan got up and led her in, then closed and locked the door.

Sakura glanced at the lock subconsciously, without objecting, but she was already certain in her heart that what the other party wanted to tell her was a very secretive matter.

"Perhaps you are already mentally prepared, but you must remain calm after hearing what I am about to say."

Sakura paused for a moment, then nodded.

If you need to calm yourself down, it is indeed a very serious matter.

Adjust your mindset and stay calm.

but.

Aponia closed her eyes.

She was praying silently, as if asking for luck and blessings for whatever she was.

"It sounds mysterious, but the facts have proven to everyone more than once that I have actually successfully spoken to and dealt with more than one Herrscher. Because of this, apart from those in charge of the battle, no one believes that Herrschers can really destroy the world, or at least no one has witnessed the terror of Herrschers."

Sakura nodded upon hearing this, as she, as a poisonous assassin, was well aware of this.

Having experienced true darkness, one can better understand the fear and escapism in people's hearts, especially the escapism of facts that are not accepted.

"The Eighth Herrscher's ability is consciousness; the Ninth Herrscher's ability is gravity; the Tenth Herrscher's ability is domination, and he possesses a total of one thousand individuals."

"Next there will be the eleventh and twelfth Heralds; what I'm about to tell you is related to the twelfth Herald."

As Bai Yan spoke, he stared into Ying's eyes, as if conveying a certain atmosphere to her.

Sakura didn't understand, but a bad feeling was gradually forming in her heart.

She involuntarily took a step back.

"The twelfth law is erosion. A virus with self-awareness that can erode and control humans, beasts, machines, and electronic devices alike."

"If it were to be born unprepared for human intervention, it would be highly likely to infiltrate the control systems of nuclear facilities, with the consequences being self-evident."

Aponia opened her eyes again and looked at Sakura.

She noticed that the pink-haired woman with long ears was now looking increasingly unwell.

A sigh echoed in the deepest recesses of the earth.

"I know this is hard to accept, but if there is no way to intervene in the source of the collapse, then the Twelfth Herrscher is Bell."

"However, she will not attack the human world immediately after becoming a Herrscher, but if humans discover her and take action in advance, then the erosion will begin."

"I'm telling you this in the hope that you'll agree to let Aponia be in charge of sealing and guarding the Herrscher of Corruption."

thump!

As soon as she finished speaking, Sakura seemed to lose all her strength and fell to the ground in a duck-like position.

She still looked at Bai Yan with a confused expression.

It's as if you're hoping the other person will deny the answer in the next moment.

However, Bai Yan walked over and squatted down.

"I'm telling you in advance so you can be mentally prepared."

Sakura finally lowered her head, half her face hidden behind her bangs, and grasped Shirohiko's hand: "I understand... In other words, after the Eleventh Herrscher, Rin... needs to come here, to Aponia's side. I know this is to protect her. As long as Aponia is here, she can seal me. As her older sister, I have to make her understand quickly, to get her here quickly. But what will she think of me..."

Gradually, her words turned into whispers, and then into mutterings.

Bai Yan felt that the other party was gripping him harder and harder.

Her body was trembling, and even her voice was becoming strange.

"Sakura, if you feel uncomfortable, just let it out."

"No one here will know, and you can't hurt anyone."

"Nothing has happened yet, we can wait a while before telling Ling the truth."

At that moment, Sakura raised her head, her gaze vacant.

"is that true?"

"……it is true."

Sakura was slightly taken aback, then a twisted smile gradually appeared on her lips.

Her movements were somewhat strange; she struggled to stand up, and the peculiar smile remained on her face.

"I... I'd like to ask for a leave of absence and spend some time with Ling. I haven't had many opportunities to be with her these past few years..."

Bai Yan nodded.

"Thank you, Fu Yan."

"...Are you alright? Or should we ask Aponia for help? She's quite skilled in mental healing."

Before Bai Yan could speak, Aponia had already walked over.

"Miss Sakura, please believe me, Rin is a good girl, and I will take good care of her here."

"You're in a bad state right now, let me help you calm down."

Sakura didn't move, keeping her head down and letting Aponia do as she pleased.

after a while.

"Thanks……"

"You're welcome, Miss Sakura."

Bai Yan added, "I'm only informing you and Aponia about this for now. Once you're out, don't show any unusual behavior, especially in front of Mei and the others."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be going now."

Sakura first nodded to Aponia, expressing her gratitude for what had just happened.

She then looked at Bai Yan and they stared at each other for a few seconds.

Then, she hugged him.

"Uh, Sakura?"

"Thank you, thank you so much... Rin is my only family. If you hadn't told me this, I can't imagine what would have happened afterward..."

Bai Yan patted Ying on the back: "Things haven't really reached a point of despair yet. Perhaps you can undergo a transformation during this time and solve some of the problems?"

Sakura released Shirohiko and gave him a gentle smile.

"I will work hard!"

A moment later, Sakura hurriedly left the deepest place.

Bai Yan sighed and sat back down in his chair.

"Actually, you don't have a better solution for Rin, do you?"

"Herrschers cannot maintain the will of humans, and sealing is merely a temporary measure."

"And what about Miss Kiana?"

"..."

Finally, Bai Yan turned his head and gazed at Aponia.

The latter met his gaze without hesitation.

“You wouldn’t want to know the truth, Aponia.”

However, she stood up and came to Bai Yan, bent down and pulled him into her arms, his face turned towards her chest.

This inexplicable action left Bai Yan completely bewildered.

What's wrong with Aponia?

"Perhaps this approach can slightly improve your impression of me."

"Just now, you not only changed the fate of those two sisters, but also mine."

"I will keep your secret, but..."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yan was immediately startled.

Volume 1: Chapter 186: The Snake's Desire Remains Unfulfilled

“I do have a lot of secrets, but Aponia, do you really need to do this?”

The nuns of the Great Thunderclap Temple were incredibly powerful. Normally, Bai Yan would have panicked long ago, but right now he was only concerned with what Aponia knew.

"Seeing the threads of a person's destiny is one of my abilities. These threads, representing fate, have never failed me in the past, until I met you..."

"The threads are still wrapped around you, but the changes caused by your every movement are unusually subtle, making me doubt for the first time whether I have misunderstood this power."

Aponia temporarily released Bai Yan, but took off her shoes and knelt on the bed behind Bai Yan, once again using herself as Bai Yan's backrest.