The sound of the iron door clashing.
A girl wearing a robe and flowers on her head sat dazed in the cage, staring blankly at the night sky outside.
"Why does everyone want me to die, why is that······"
She didnât understand any of it.
It was as if she was born the unnecessary one, her birth was a mistake.
It seemed to be true.
She had never seen what the so-called Abyss looked like, but it was probably like this â darkness without light, without hope.
For a child only a few years old, this was cruel.
She had tried to make an effort, just now, she ran to Regla begging not to be killed, but Regla just looked at her calmly and had her locked here without saying a word.
No one even reasoned with her.
Because no one thought it necessary, she was someone who shouldnât have existed in the first place.
In the darkness, light often penetrates, and her sister was her light. She still believed her sister would let her live on.
As it turned out, her belief wasnât wrong.
On the day of the Twin Blood Sacrifice Technique, she and Elba stayed in one room, and her sister gave her the robe with golden flowers.
"Put it on. Once you wear it, you can survive, there will be a future, you wonât die quietly here."
She only remembered her sisterâs gentle smile, which made people relaxed and attached.
"But you have to promise me one thing, definitely become the Wizard King."
She was stunned, not understanding why her sister would make such a decision. She didnât want herself to die, and certainly didnât want her sister to die.
She hoped for neither, but a choice had to be made.
At this moment, she hesitated.
She wanted to be as radiant as her sister, receiving everyoneâs attention. Bewitched, she took the robe and put it on.
Her sister then wore her robe and styled her hair the same, they seemed to have swapped appearances.
Only after putting on the robe did she react with tearful voice, looking at her sister, she said softly: "No! This way you will die, you will definitely die."
"So what, you donât look like me now. From now on, you are Elba, you have to be like Elba, you will become the supreme Wizard King."
Saying this, Elba turned and walked out the door without hesitation or pause, as if she was only going to have a meal or sleep, such mundane matters.
She could no longer remember what happened afterward, only that hazily, she survived, while her sister vanished in the Twin Blood Sacrifice Technique.
Memory fades over time, feelings blur as well, let alone a childâs emotions and memories.
...
Elba cried.
She suddenly recalled everything, such dusty memories never thought of, like sealed in a box covered in gray, long unopened, they were forgotten.
"Elba" looked at her, laughing heartily: "I can save you once, but can I save you a second time? You donât cherish yourself, sister."
"Is there a problem if I take back whatâs mine? I made a mistake once but wonât make it again."
Made a mistake?
Elba looked at her, screaming: "You willingly gave it to me, that was mine, on what grounds can you take it back, why blame me."
"Elba" stared at her silently, reaching a hand to her chest, with a muffled sound, her hand sank into Elbaâs chest.
"Not blaming you, just regretting my own actions. Do you really think I was willing? Do you really believe anyone would give up their life to save another?"
"Youâre too naive, no one would do that, everyone is selfish, just like you."
Elba stood stunned, looking at the other, as if recalling something. A flock of Black Crows appeared on her, devouring her flesh until nothing remained.
There was no longer Elba in this world, only Elba remained.
Elba stood from the blood-soaked ground, looking back at Su Changxing calmly saying: "Your objective is achieved, are you going to kill me?"
Su Changxing chewed on beef jerky, shaking his head slightly, said: "No rush, you still have some use."
Elbaâs identity was quite crucial, opportunities for plotting more arose from it, and for now besides him, no one knew the real Elba was dead.
If she was indeed dead, then the only fake one became real.
This was just the same reason as before.
Thereâs always a fixed position needing someone to fill it, and whoever fills it isnât that important.
Elba showed a dreamy look, tilting her head, said: "I knew you wouldnât have the heart to kill me, as expected."
Su Changxing chuckled: "Hmm, youâre clear on that, are you really Elbaâs sister? Or are you the real Elba?"
Currently, Elba was a chaotic being, inheriting part of Elbaâs memories while possessing the sisterâs self-awareness.
Under the influence of Butcherâs Eye, a new soul was born in the original Elba.
"Possibly." Elbaâs eyes remained hollow, as if stripped of spirit.
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Following this.
Su Changxing continued toward He Kou County. Lin Xiuyu sent news; they arrived in He Kou County yesterday, bringing numerous Mysterious Items.
He Kou County lay on the outskirts of the Donglin Region; even before Doomsday it was a poor, remote place, yet surviving individuals were surprisingly many after Doomsday.
"Many died, didnât they? These people are too weak, could die anytime." Elba looked at the desolate surroundings, said.
Su Changxing walked ahead, said: "While itâs doomsday for us, this was once a peaceful world······ you may not understand."
Elba retorted dissatisfied: "Why canât I understand? Our world was peaceful for a long time, since I was born."
"Donât reveal yourself later, letting others know youâre a Wizard can cause unnecessary trouble, best not to speak." Su Changxing looked down at his phone, instructed.
This was merely to avoid complications; after all, others couldnât accept a Wizardâs existence.
Soon, a man in combat gear with a braid at the back of his head approached with others.
"Leader Su, you came really fast, we thought youâd come by tomorrow."
The visitor was Chen Ling, holding a blood-stained Longsword covered in human blood, seemingly from a recent battle.
Su Changxing smiled, stepped forward to shake his hand: "Not too far really, and with time pressing, no delays were made, so I came straight······ did you just have a fight?"
Chen Ling didnât look pleased, said: "Yes, some people who didnât know their place attacked us. This area isnât under our control; the local forces harbor great hostility toward us."
Su Changxing nodded, said: "Were the attackers them?"
"Not entirely sure, perhaps, but even if it was them, they wonât admit it. This unregulated area is chaotic, thereâs word that Doomsday Cult folks are here too."
Chen Ling took a deep breath, said.
Though they brought a full regiment of elite troops, they still couldnât handle the situation here.
Su Changxing showed a faint smile, said: "That doesnât matter, our main focus is breaking ground, no rush handling them."
"Letâs go over first, thereâs something I need to give you."
Chen Ling looked serious, asked: "That thing?"
Su Changxing smiled: "Of course, Iâm not biased, I reserved some for you too; I came here for this thing, didnât I?"
Chen Ling saw Su Changxingâs smile, suddenly relaxed a lot, said: "Others will probably be thrilled hearing this news."
He had previously questioned Su Changxingâs leadership due to his youth, worrying he might not be fit for the role.
But now, it seemed Zhong Jueqing foresaw deeply.
Su Changxing paused to ask: "Is Lin Xiuyu an Extraordinary now?"
Chen Ling shook his head, said: "Probably not, his Superpower is stronger than expected, becoming an Extraordinary is difficult."