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AZI: Burial of a Selfish Lunatic

Full Title, AZI: The History Shattering Burial of a Selfish Lunatic, Who Walked through Reincarnation for Two-Trillion Years Volumes 1-3 Synopsis: “Who?” Holding a lone gourd in hand the young man raises it to the Heavens with a single question. “Who wishes to accompany me? To stay by my side for an eternity, and to walk through the mountains, and seas?” May container spoilers below Volume 4 Synopsis: Weapon spirits, such is the nature of every single Sinner within the Leng Bing Realm. In other words, all of them are but tools, and a tool… “A tool has no right to choose their owner, and what a tool does is decided by their owner.” “…Cruel, how very cruel the laws of this world are. Even upon death, a soul may not rest.” Volume 5 Synopsis: “Surnamed Ye, if you had a choice between being a hero or a demon lord, which would you choose? Naturally, you can also choose to be a villager A or B if you wanted to.” “What kind of question is that? Hmm.” Contemplating for a bit, Ye Chen answers— “I guess, the hero? Since he always wins in the end?” “Hero, is it?” “And you, surnamed Long?” “I think, the role of the hero—is a role that should only be played by a masochist.” “The hell? Is this entire question supposed to be a way to diss me?” “The fate of a hero is to suffer. They’re constantly being pushed left and right. …While everyone else drowns in a sea of despair, a hero must stand their ground, and step forward—to guide the deadbeats along. They must become the shining beacon of hope that others may follow—towards a future, where they may survive. Tell me then, if a hero isn’t a masochist, then what are they?” The world is a game board, those who control the game board, and the game itself… What are they? Volume 6 Synopsis: “A lunatic near death has three options. One, they can choose to pass away peacefully. Two, they can choose to spend the rest of their remaining life to find a solution that will let them live. Three, they can drag an entire world down as a part of their burial.” ……… “The longer you live for, and the more you experience, the less you care about the things around you. Maybe, I’m just someone who has reached that point?” ……… “You’re right in saying that even if this world goes up into flames, I’d still be drinking away at my leisure. Why bother to care for a world that is completely foreign to me? The people who I had cared for, they aren’t here; hence, I see very little purpose in getting myself invested into this environment.” ……… The 46th prince of the Hong Xiao Empire was born between the emperor and the 114th concubine. He was born on a moonlit night, and yet, since his eyes were blind, his majesty—the emperor decided to name him Bujian Yue. “Did you know—that the more fearful a prey is, the tastier it is? At least to me, since I enjoy chewing on my food to savor the flavor.” “…?” Enlarging its stature, the black serpent abruptly snaps its head forward, and swallows the palace maid whole. Leaving a bite mark on the ground, the black serpent begins to chew, as the sound of meat and bones being pulverized comes from its maw. And eventually, the black serpent swallows.

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AZI Volume 6 Chapter 11

"You two…"

Arriving with Zhen Rong, Zhen Qing Huai looks between Long Hua and Bai Wen with a difficult expression on her face. 

The fact that these two can continue to sit here to eat and drink without a care in the world—

(I guess, this is just a skill of theirs that they've acquired overtime?)

Thinking of this, Zhen Qing Huai shakes her head before resting her elbow onto her wheelchair's armrest. 

Prior to the Zhen siblings' arrival, Qing Ming Yang had thoroughly cleaned the area up and left. Having gone through what he just did, he couldn't wait to return to the Ling Yuan family's estate. 

"Ai, brother, you know how these two are at this point."

Towards Zhen Rong's remark, Bai Wen asks—

"Xiao Rong, what does that mean?"

"Bai-shao, you enjoy watching people being put into a difficult situation, whereas Long-shao enjoys beating people who look at him wrong. You're both twisted."

Sipping his drink, Long Hua remarks—

"Can't deny that. But at least my methods are demonstrated in broad daylight, unlike some people who enjoys demonstrating theirs in the dark."

"Lao Long, after what you did to that surnamed Xia, can you really say that?"

Snorting coldly at Bai Wen, Long Hua replies—

"I may have set the stage up, but ultimately, it was that surnamed Xia's own fault for losing control, and forgetting about the terms of our contract."

Contemplating for a bit, Zhen Qing Huai remarks—

"Isn't that the same as saying, the heavens were on that little girl's side?"

"Who knows?"

...…

The bathrooms of the condo units are all setup in the same manner—with one present in each of the unit's bedrooms. 

The sink is located to the right upon entry, whereas the toilet is situated beside it.

Opposite side of the sink is the large bathtub, which is capable of fitting two people at once. 

"…"

Pressing their backs together in the water-filled tub, Nuo'er can easily sense Yao Ying trembling, causing the former to ask—

"Are you going to be able to sleep tonight on your own?"

Towards the question, Yao Ying asks back—

"…Is it true that the people you kill appears in your dreams?"

"Depending on the person, maybe?"

"…Nuo'er, have you-?"

Before Yao Ying can even finish asking, Nuo'er replies—

"I have."

"…Your reason?"

Contemplating for a bit, Nuo'er answers—

"I was angry. That's all there is to it."

"…Your feelings after?"

Despite knowing her questions to be rather rude, Yao Ying finds it difficult to stop herself from asking. 

Not minding the matter, Nuo'er answers—

"It felt natural."

"…Uh?"

Scooping up a handful of water, Nuo'er washes her face, and explains—

"My siblings and I, we aren't human. We're all weapons created by the Ling Yuan Ancestor. To us, the act of killing is just a part of our innate nature. Elder sister was the first. My two elder brothers came sometime afterwards, while I was the final weapon to be created. All the weapons created by the Ling Yuan Ancestor are considered to be complete, but I alone am incomplete."

"I… Don't really understand."

Smiling subtly, Nuo'er replies—

"That's fine. I don't really understand my own situation myself. But I'm often told that not understanding oneself is more human-like." 

Pausing for a brief instance, Nuo'er thought—

(…I guess it just means that I haven't lost that side of myself despite these changes.)

Dismissing the thought, Nuo'er continues to say—

"…In any case, there's no need to think too deeply about having killed someone—since it happens far too often in the practitioners' circle." 

"…Un."

Towards these words, Yao Ying nods absentmindedly, while Nuo'er states—

"However, you should make a decision from here on out."

"…?"

"Killing that woman—means you're prepared to get your hands dirtier, right?"

"…"

Blinking her eyes once, Yao Ying answers—

"…My life back in the Chen Shi family's estate was all a lie. I… May as well have never had a normal life until… Until now? …Even then, can the life that I'm living in right now, and will be living in—in the future, can any of them be considered a normal life?"

It would be difficult to say if a normal life that is acquired by dirtying one's hands with the blood of others can still be considered a normal life. 

However, the definition of what is normal is ever changing; hence, it's impossible to say for certain whether Yao Ying's definition of normal is right or wrong—under the circumstances that surround her. 

Raising a subtle sigh, Nuo'er says—

"The life given to us is never whole. Receiving these fragmented pieces, it's up to us to piece a somewhat ideal life together with them. During the process of piecing this life together, we might end up receiving a cut here and there. So… Having some blood in a few spots is perfectly normal… For some, there might be more bloodstains than others."

"…"

Mulling over Nuo'er's words, Yao Ying turns silent, and eventually, she remarks—

"That person… He made me realize that, so long as you have the strength, you can force anyone to kneel and beg beneath you."

"That is an ever-unchanging truth within the practitioners' circle."

"…"

"Back to the first question, are you able to sleep on your own tonight?"

Towards the question, Yao Ying mutters—

"…You mind staying in my room tonight?"

...…

"…"

Getting out of his seat, Long Hua swaps out his current attire for a dress shirt and a pair of trousers, to which, Bai Wen asks—

"Leaving?"

"Yeah."

"…"

Placing her chopsticks down, Zhen Qing Huai turns to Long Hua, and remarks—

"Lao Long, me calling you Lao Long is a show of my sincerity towards you as a true brother. Our relationship as brothers cannot be measured in spirit stones or immortal jades, can it?"

"…"

Hearing the all-too-familiar words, which are ripped right from him, Long Hua turns to Zhen Qing Huai with an odd look on his face. 

"Ai…"

Heaving a sigh, Long Hua gestures for Zhen Qing Huai to go on. 

"…"

"…"

With a light of amusement in his right eye, Bai Wen silently sips his wine, while Zhen Rong watches from beside him.