Chapter 270: "Keep forward like a moth chasing fire"

Entering the Herrscher of Void room, Kiana met Sirin and Aurora.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment before Sirin summoned the courage to speak first.

"Have you gotten permission from Thea?"

Kiana crossed her arms: "I'm a big woman, I can make my own decisions."

"...Thea will be angry."

Sirin and Kiana looked into each other's eyes for a moment, before they both took a deep breath at the same time.

It is certain that Thea will definitely be mad because of Kiana's reckless decision.

As the eldest sister, Sirin decided to provide support by standing on the front line selflessly.

Kiana can only thank you with the most sincere heart.

Aurora: "Stupid and brave only have a slight difference. I acknowledge your bravery, but you have to bear the consequences yourself. Don't involve me in your problems."

Even though Aurora said such sharp things, Kiana could feel the Herrscher of Void gem inside her body getting easier to control.

Aurora relinquishes all her authority to Kiana.

Kiana smiled slightly.

"Thank you, Aurora, sister Sirin~"

"Hum!"

Waving her hand to the two of them, Kiana entered the door of light, and this time she entered the Herrscher of Thunder room.

Kiana meets Mei.

Mei already knows about Kiana's plans to become Herrscher of Finality. Although she didn't know what kind of risks were waiting, she could only support her.

"Keep yourself safe. If something goes wrong, come back immediately."

"I know sister Mei, thank you for supporting me."

"Huh, even if I said no, you would still do it. After all, this is Kiana."

"Hehehe, Mei really understands me~!"

Kiana finally managed to gain the authority of the Herrscher of Thunder.

Next up is Herrscher of Wind.

Kiana made preparations for war because the person who previously had the Herrscher of Wind gem was Wilson. But what she didn't expect, she was ignored.

Wilson lay on a grassy hill enjoying the wind blowing her hair. Noticing Kiana's arrival, without opening her eyes at all, Wilson waved her hand and all of Herrscher of Wind's authority was instantly transferred to Kiana.

Kiana: "Thank You."

Feelings are a form of selfishness itself. Wilson would not stand in the way of anyone more stubborn than herself.

Maybe this is a form of her confession.

Taking a deep breath, and entering the next door of light, Kiana entered the Herrscher of Ice room, and she met Maria.

Unexpectedly, it wasn't Wilson who pointed her weapon at her, but rather her own distant relative.

Maria looked at Kiana coldly.

"Captain Kiana, please step back, you still have a chance to come back now. Don't force me to use violence."

"What if I don't want to?"

"Then I will force you to return and then find you wherever you are. This time is the most critical factor, I will not allow Saintess Thea to be anxious or disturbed."

Differences of opinion produce conflict. Kiana summoned her Key of Radiance, and she drew her sword at Maria.

The temperature began to fluctuate, and the entire field turned up and down drastically.

Kiana: "Sorry, I can't go back now. My resolve is made up."

Maria: "Saintess Thea will be furious if she finds out you did something like this."

Kiana: "I know."

Maria: "She'll be angry with me too."

Maria gripped her ice spear tightly, and she let out a cold breath from inside her mouth.

Saintess Thea tells her that they just need to wait. Victory was before their eyes.

So whatever happens, Maria has to stop Kiana from doing this stupid thing.

Kiana: "Sorry."

Without hesitation, Kiana immediately raised her sword high.

"The Blade Supreme, Rekindled!!!"

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After defeating Maria in one crushing blow, and managing to take her authority through Senti's help. Kiana continued her journey.

Herrscher of Death, this land covered with wisteria flowers is very quiet and also very silence. There is no one here except one small grave that has no name.

Herrscher of Sentience, the layout was Taixuan mountain which she had visited before. Senti talked about several things about the destinations here, and after that Kiana managed to gain authority through Senti's voluntary submission.

Herrscher of Rock, a barren land with gray dust typical of lunar dust. Kiana remembered that she once killed a planet class honkai beast here.

Next, is the Herrscher of Domination.

When Kiana entered this place, the first thing she saw was a large but very empty theater.

Wooden dolls were scattered everywhere as if they were trying to fill the loneliness of this place. They are very busy, but this place is still quiet.

Kiana saw Gray Serpent in the middle of the theater.

His body knelt down, with his head bowed listlessly, filled with confusion.

When Kiana approached him with her Key of Radiance sword, Gray Serpent began to speak.

"We lost..."

"But lost to what?"

"Lost from justice...?"

"Defeated from hope...?"

"Or lost to you?"

When the Gray Serpent raised its head, Kiana answered it with firm eyes.

"You have lost from the start Gray Serpent. Everything you planned was just an unrealistic fantasy. All you did was try to escape reality by coming up with solutions to deceive yourself."

Gray Serpent was angry: "Then isn't the thing you're doing right now same!? I may have failed, but you will face more contradictory and powerful enemies! Against such unreasonable beings, are you going to compete with illusion things like this!!?!!"

Kiana didn't answer him, because what he said was also true.

But... something stopped her from going backwards, and kept pushing her to move forward.

Human emotions will disappear someday, ignored and forgotten.

But if you remember it, it will definitely shine with a more intense and brilliant light, guiding lost travelers to find their way home.

What is the purpose of life, what is the meaning of life?

So what if you know, then what if you don't?

"I don't know if I can beat it. I don't even know if I should keep moving forward or where to go... I don't know if what I should do is right or wrong."

Gray Serpent asked in confusion: "Then why are you still moving forward even if it is wrong?"

"Because she is still behind me. I will not fall because I always have a reason to get back up! Because of her, I will keep moving forward!!!"

Fiery flames enveloped the entire Theater, burning everything in the room to ashes, and Gray Serpent lowered his head once again without any interest in moving.

"I finally understood...."

"Love and hope..."

"It really doesn't suit me."

Kiana had gone through the door of light, and left the Gray Serpent covered in fire that could burn everything.