Chapter 215

[Do you want to eliminate every evil person in the world?]

[Then live more comfortably with my blessing.]

A gentle voice echoed in her ears. Busujima Saeko opened her eyes slightly, a bit confused. She involuntarily stretched out her hand, and the Eye of God slowly fell into her grasp.

Jean had provided information about the 'Eye of God'. When a person's good wishes become strong enough, a 'god' will take notice, and that person will be granted the Eye of God.

Jean was one who had been granted the 'Eye of God' by a deity. Those who obtain the 'Eye of God' become an 'Original God.' When their wishes are fulfilled to a significant extent, they qualify as 'Preparatory Gods.' When the wishes are fully realized, they ascend to the 'God Realm' and become gods, blessed by countless people.

Busujima Saeko returned to her senses and looked at the Eye of God in her hand. It seemed that the blessings of the deity still resonated in her ears.

She had been blessed by a 'god.' This sense of divine recognition filled her heart with immense happiness.

Busujima Saeko's cheeks flushed, her eyes wet with emotion.

Jean was also taken aback. This was the first time she had seen the 'Eye of God' materialize before someone. Her own Eye of God had come to her after she understood the meaning of Gunnhildr's will to protect Mondstadt forever. It had simply appeared in her hands.

Coming back to her senses, Jean congratulated her. "Congratulations, Busujima Saeko. Your wish has been recognized by the gods."

Busujima Saeko bowed her head gratefully. "Thank you for reminding me. I will bear this kindness in my heart."

She looked at the Eye of God in her hand, then pressed it to the back of her hand, just as Jean had done.

The Eye of God turned into light, merging with the back of her hand, forming a sword-shaped pattern.

"Then, I will go to the city to eliminate the evil," Busujima Saeko said, turning around and running toward the school gate, her sword in hand.

She could now feel the surge of power within her—far greater than the 'Wind God's Blessing' she had received earlier. The kendo she had practiced since childhood, combined with her newfound power, felt like a magical art, enabling her to perform feats akin to legendary sword masters who could stop the flow of waterfalls.

Jean looked out at the once-prosperous city in the distance, feeling a deep sense of responsibility. She glanced down at the 'Sky Blade' in her hands.

The civilization of this world was entirely different from that of Teyvat. This was a civilization without the guidance of gods—particularly with its advanced weapons. While they were not as terrifying as the technology of Khaenri'ah, some of them were powerful enough to rival gods.

In just ten days, a weapon of such caliber would be launched from a base in a major country toward this island, in an attempt to halt the 'Dead Body Virus' spreading throughout the region. However, this action would only accelerate the virus's spread, covering the entire world in just thirty days, and reducing the human population by 99%.

As time went on, with various survival crises and the evolution of the 'dead bodies,' humans would face extinction within a few decades.

Jean knelt on one knee, holding the 'Sky Blade' with both hands, praying devoutly to the heavens.

"Lord Tianli, Lord Barbatos, I, Jean Gunnhildr, beseech you—grant the Sky Blade the power to prevent the nuclear bomb from falling."

[Rest assured, Jean. Even if every nuclear bomb on this planet were launched, the Sky Blade could shoot them all down.]

A gentle voice echoed in Jean's ears, and her expression became even more devout. "Thank you for your protection, Lord Tianli."

Though her faith still lay with Lord Barbatos, she had come to believe even more deeply in this great protector of humanity.

The 'trainee knights' arrived in the city on a bus. Most of them were residents of this city, and they disembarked one by one according to their destinations.

People were turning into dead bodies everywhere, and the words of the gods made everyone understand that the end had come. The rule of law had collapsed completely. Thugs on the street had embraced their darkest instincts, and the Yakuza organizations—already quasi-legal—were acting with total impunity. Explosions, gunshots, screams, and car horns filled the air.

At the same time, the city's police, though struggling to maintain order, had blocked all entry and exit points. As the nation's top brass were responsible for unleashing the 'Dead Body Virus,' they immediately ordered the city's armed forces to seal it off—no one could leave, and no one could enter.

[I repeat, citizens, please proceed in an orderly manner as instructed.]

[The city is under traffic control. Unauthorized crossing of the river will be punished by law. Crossing on foot is also prohibited.]

Each checkpoint was crowded with ordinary people fleeing for their lives. Heavily armed police wielded riot shields to keep the infected back.

"Damn it, let me through!"

"Police, move!"

"Ahhh, help!"

Citizens who disobeyed police orders were blasted with high-pressure water cannons, their screams echoing...

The sounds of helicopters and fighter jets hovered over the city.

[Even if they are family members, please leave the area—an attack is imminent.]

[Those injured or assaulting others will not be allowed through.]

A reporter was broadcasting live, their voice trembling with fear.

"An unknown virus is spreading throughout the city of Bed Host. Those infected are transforming into zombies straight out of a movie."

"Anyone bitten by the infected will also turn into one of the walking dead in no time."

"The western part of Bed Host City has been sealed off..."

"The cause of the virus remains unknown, but miracles have occurred throughout Bed Host City since the outbreak."

"The gods have said that the world is ending."

"Our news agency has confirmed that the virus is not confined to this island nation, but is spreading globally."

"Some residents have criticized the lockdown as meaningless given the global spread of the virus."

"In addition, our headquarters has been affected by the virus, but through satellite broadcast, we will continue to report on the situation in Bed Host City as best as we can."

A police officer frantically dialed his phone. "Damn it, what do you mean there's no backup?! We're being abandoned! Do you even know..."

"Damn it, the signal's gone!"

"What do we do now, Chief? A lot of our people are infected!"

"Shut up and do your job!"

As time went by, more and more ordinary people gathered at the barricades. The infected, now transformed into the dead, began biting those nearby, and the crowd became increasingly hostile toward the blockade.

"Ahhhh!"

Police officers holding riot shields and high-pressure water cannons tried to keep the crowd back.

"Everyone, move back, or we'll be forced to take action!"

The police behind them began raising their guns.

At that moment, a blinding white light appeared, and the iron net barricading the bridge shattered instantly. A powerful windstorm swept the chaotic crowd aside.

People screamed in fear. The police were stunned.

"What's happening?!"

Then they saw her—a female student in a sailor uniform, holding a glowing sword radiating cyan light, calmly walking toward them.