Chapter 79 - Come On! Boss Battle!(Reupdate)

"Because of 500 power stones i have release one more extra chapter with regular chapters" Back to the story

"For seven hundred years, we've kept trying, kept fighting, thinking the light of humanity would guide us to revival. And what did we get? Utter defeat!"

Cocolia's voice was laced with resentment.

"Slurp slurp slurp slurp—"

"Mother... is this your choice?" Bronya looked at Cocolia's twisted figure, her voice trembling.

"Slurp slurp slurp slurp—"

"Why, when faced with irrefutable power, is our first instinct always to resist, to block our ears, rather than to listen to its demands?" Cocolia continued to beguile Bronya.

"Because we can't control that power, Mother!" Bronya took a step forward. "It has already brought disaster to our planet, we..."

"Ridiculous!" Cocolia interrupted Bronya with disdain. "That is the indelible arrogance and cowardice buried deep within humanity. Abandon them, unshackle yourself! The Star Core will lead humanity to evolution, it will..."

"Slurp slurp slurp slurp—"

"Enough! Where on earth did you come from!" Cocolia angrily turned to Gu Tang, who was noisily slurping noodles beside them.

"Honestly, I'd like to ask that too..." Bronya also looked at Gu Tang, speaking helplessly.

Gu Tang took a sip of noodle soup and said matter-of-factly, "Because this is Bronya's mental world, and my mind is connected to hers, so of course I can appear here."

"Um... then why are you eating noodles?" Bronya tilted her head.

"I was hungry, can't I imagine something?" Gu Tang said righteously.

"Well... okay." Bronya reluctantly accepted.

"...Who is he, Bronya?" Cocolia looked at Gu Tang, speaking in an icy tone.

"Someone who helped me through difficult times, someone who showed me the truth..." Bronya looked at Cocolia calmly. "Someone who made me stronger."

Cocolia scrutinized Gu Tang.

Her next words surprised Bronya.

"Very well, if that's your wish." Cocolia said slowly.

"Wha..." Bronya's pupils contracted.

"I promise you, Bronya. You can step into the new world with this man..." Cocolia extended her hand to Bronya. "You two will be the father and mother of the new world, stepping into the most beautiful future together, forever."

Gu Tang raised an eyebrow and looked at Bronya. "How does her offer sound?"

"Honestly, it's quite tempting." Bronya shrugged.

But—

"Sorry, Mother, I can't stand by your side this time." Bronya drew her powder gun.

Countless figures appeared around her.

This was the mental world, just as Gu Tang could imagine instant noodles, Bronya could do the same.

"You say that the depth of humanity is foolishness and timidity... Maybe that's true, desperate situations bring out the darkest sides of people."

Despite the hardships, the wanderers still held hope.

The people of the lower district who fought to maintain order with all their might.

"But you missed those who strive to survive and fight in desperate situations. I saw the light in them, at the frontline of the restricted zone, in the lower district, in the corners you ignored."

The Silvermane Guards who fought bravely against the rift monsters for Belobog.

Every resident in this last city who tried to live their lives.

"Even if this world is destined to fall apart, the path to the end should be paved by humanity's own hands—"

And... Bronya, who joined the Silvermane Guards on the first day, swore an oath under everyone's witness.

Back then, the young her closed her eyes, placed her hand on her chest, and vowed to illuminate the people's path and soothe their hearts.

This wish and belief would never change.

Thus, she opened her eyes, raised her flame gun, and pulled the trigger at Cocolia: "—and not entrust our fate to this calamity!"

Bang!

The gun fired.

The bullet flew towards Cocolia but stopped inches from her.

"So this is your choice..." Cocolia's expression was cold. "What a pity, what a great pity..."

Crack...

A glass-like crack spread from the bullet's tip.

Crack... crack...

The crack continued to spread, then—

Crash—!

Like a shattered glass, all the surrounding illusions disappeared in an instant, familiar snowflakes swirling around them.

They were back in front of the Star Core.

"The brainwashing ends here, witch!" Seele's voice came from behind.

Bronya turned to see Seele rushing over and shouted, "You're too late! I almost got brainwashed! If it wasn't for the instant noodles, who knows what I'd be now!"

"You idiot! I came all the way from the lower district to save you! No complaints allowed!" Seele shouted back without mercy.

Dan Heng crossed his arms and shook his head. "Arguing even with a great enemy before us, these two are truly hopeless."

Stelle looked at Dan Heng, her eyes seemingly saying: Do you have the right to say that?

"Haha, but those two are always like this, it makes me feel much more at ease." March 7th laughed.

"Wait a minute..." Bronya frowned, looking around. "Where are Gu Tang and Svarog?"

Earlier, her mind was connected to Gu Tang's, so she knew about Svarog joining the team.

But perhaps due to the influence of the Star Core, the connection broke after the illusion was shattered.

"Gu Tang said he found something that could help with the battle, and Svarog went with him." Seele explained to her.

"I get it, they're off causing trouble." Bronya nodded.

Dan Heng addressed Cocolia: "Stop this, Great Guardian. There's still time to turn back."

"Hmph... pathetic humans." Cocolia looked at them coldly. "Always weak and foolish, always overestimating themselves."

Two long spears of ice appeared in her hands.

"Then I shall grant you despair."

The Star Core, sealed by the machinery, began to tremble.

Terrifying energy gathered around Cocolia, making her aura rise continuously, even the howling wind and snow avoiding her.

"This isn't good! She's merging with the Star Core's power." Dan Heng charged forward with his spear.

"What a pity, Bronya..." Cocolia's voice was filled with sadness and disappointment. "What a pity you won't see the beautiful world."

The icy spear swung down towards Bronya.

Bronya's pupils contracted, and she quickly raised her powder gun to block.

Clang—!

The immense force sent Bronya flying backward.

Endless cold wind and snow accompanied the strike, sweeping around, preventing anyone from approaching.

"Hey! This is totally cheating!" March 7th shouted discontentedly, shielding herself from the cold wave with her arm.

Dan Heng slammed his spear into the ground, stabilizing himself: "Everyone, be careful. She has gained the Star Core's power, far beyond human limits."

Stelle's gray hair fluttered in the wind: "As expected of the final boss, it's different..."

Bronya barely landed, her body uncontrollably retreating.

But someone caught her, helping her stand firm again.

"Are you okay?" Seele asked.

"Of course, it's just getting started." Bronya looked at Cocolia and said.

"The enemy... is your most beloved mother. Can you do it?" Seele, standing with her, raised her scythe and looked at Kokolia.

Bronya's expression was calm: "Honestly, it hurts like hell... So, after this is all over, you have to buy me a drink."

"Haha!" Seele laughed. "Sure, and let's invite the Trailblazers too."

"Hey, let's drain your savings in one go." Bronya also laughed, raising her powder gun and starting to aim.

"So next...""It's time to save the world."

Bang!

The wind-riding bullet shot out.

A purple-blue figure followed closely behind.

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"Data confirmed... Damage rate of the Creation Engine is 56%, unable to start." Cables were inserted into the back of Svarog's head, connecting him to the massive ancient machinery.

"It's fine, just fix it." Gu Tang smiled.