After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

Some were waving flags, their long, flowing hair swaying in the wind.

……

Their postures were so subtle and delicate that if the statues weren't entirely black, Lonnie would have thought they were real humans... Perhaps they would come to life in the next second.

Cecilia, however, did not seem surprised. She acted like a young lady returning home, gently introducing the girl:

"Princess Hero, do you remember what Naronat said?"

"Huh... is that the line, 'Destruction and hope are one, killing and salvation are no different'?"

"Well, actually, this sentence can also be interpreted in another way. It is because we destroyed the claws of the outsiders that the children in our homeland can grow up normally and healthily. It is because we harvest the lives of livestock and plants that our lives can continue."

"what!"

"And those medicines that cure diseases and save lives also have to undergo a lot of testing before they can be taken by humans. In this process, many of the experimental monkeys will die. Although this process is unavoidable, those dead monkeys have also saved many people."

"what……"

"Yes, in some ways, humans, like demons, survive by plundering. We have no right to deny the legitimacy of killing itself, because the essence of this world is the survival of the fittest. But compared to the alien civilization, we humans still have a bit more warmth, and I believe that this warmth is not hypocrisy... This duality of light and darkness is the true meaning of Ming Jin."

"I see……"

Lonnies took a deep breath, and vaguely seemed to understand something.

Just then, Elusia stepped forward and poked Lonnies's tail.

"Huh?"

"Little fox, get ready quickly. The power of Mingjin is about to be activated."

"oh oh……"

……

Accompanied by Cecilia and Elusia, Lonnies gradually made her way toward the core of the Bright Ashes.

It was a luminous light without any physical form. Although it looked so ethereal and uncertain, Lonnie made a new discovery when she closed her eyes.

It is not a void,

Instead, it stands there clearly, like an epic scroll written by history.

If it touches the palm of your hand...

Lonnies also felt it, an indescribable power.

What is purity?

I was once puzzled by this question...

A newborn child is undoubtedly the purest, its body untouched by any cause and effect, and therefore without any sin.

But such purity can be destroyed in the blink of an eye.

Whether it's the brutality of war, abuse from stepparents, or the injustice caused by unfairness, all of these can leave an indelible stain on a pure heart.

I was once confused by this.

I once doubted the true meaning of Rainbow Abyss because of this.

I once rebelled against the norm, trying to find a completely different path.

But then I understood.

pure……

It's not white.

On the contrary, it is black.

It is precisely because it is black that it can contain all the colors in the world.

It's a smile that can still appear slightly upturned after having seen the vicissitudes of life.

……

Lonnies, and Elusia.

I believe you possess the power to cut through all obstacles.

So I left a message at the Temple of Bright Ashes.

May you be under the protection of the God of Bright Ashes.

Forge ahead fearlessly, invincible in every battle.

Ultimately, it can lead everyone's hopes and dreams.

To realize our ideal world that will eventually be realized...

Chapter 86 The Shield of Embers

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The light faded, and Lonnies now held a small, kite-shaped shield in her hand.

Its design is exquisite, resembling a large badge: the hollowed-out triangular frame design ensures sturdiness while significantly reducing weight, so that Lonnie can lift it effortlessly.

"Is this... Mingjin's weapon?"

"Hmph, that stupid maid is just stupid, even her weapons are so dumb."

Before Lonnie could even get a good grip on it, Elusia snatched the shield away.

"Wow, Elusia?"

"Hmm, let me see what functions it has... wait, I can't find a way to start it up?"

Elusia fiddled with the spool for ages, but couldn't find a way to start it.

"Does that mean Lorne needs to be tied to it to activate the system?"

"How can there be such a strange startup method!"

"Hmm... Senior Elcia, I think if it's a shield, it might activate when attacked, right?"

Seeing that Elusia really intended to tie up Lonese, Cecilu quickly came to her rescue.

"Oh, is that so? You stupid maid, hold the shield for me."

"what?"

"I'm going to cast a spell on you... Hmm, let's not do this in the temple, let's try it in the corridor outside."

……

……

Why is this happening?

Obtaining a new Rainbow Abyss weapon should have been a joyful thing... but Lonnies stood there trembling, ready to endure Elcia's "torture".

"Lonnies, are you ready?"

"Ready...ready..."

"Okay, what I'm about to unleash on you is a special spell called 'Punishment Electric Shock.' This spell has very low lethality, but it hurts a lot when it hits you. Be careful to keep your legs tightly closed and don't lose control of your bladder, okay?"

"Woooo..."

(Elcia is getting more and more outrageous.)

In the past, this cunning girl would only tease him secretly. But now, seeing that everyone was on good terms, she was actually bullying him in front of everyone.

If I really get electrocuted and lose consciousness, how am I supposed to face everyone?

Lonnie felt a little nervous. Now she could only hope that Mingjin's shield would be strong enough to protect her body.

……

"Nine Heavens Thunder, crackling and popping, summoning the lightning and fire of the Five Tribulations! White-silk maid, prepare to die!"

"It's different from the incantation I said!"

……

A bolt of lightning appeared from Elusia's fingertips and struck Lonnie's body directly.

The girl instinctively shrank back, her eyes closing tightly as if she couldn't bear to look.

The moment she was attacked, Lonnie felt despair, because she could feel a tremendous force coming from the shield, and her palms felt numb.

But then...

……

"Hahaha, hahaha! This feels so good, why does it feel so good!!!"

Instead of the expected electric shock, Zhou Suling, who was watching from the sidelines, suddenly burst into laughter and knelt on the ground.

"So comfortable... Why does it feel so good? What's going on? I want to laugh, haha!"

"Su Ling?"

"Are you alright?"

Everyone rushed over and, after taking care of her for a while, Zhou Suling gradually returned to normal.

Even so, the pink-haired girl's clothes were soaked with sweat... she looked like she had just come out of a sauna.

Su Ling's eyes were also filled with confusion, and she asked fearfully:

"I...I'm fine...But what just happened? I was worried about Lonnie, and suddenly I felt a comfortable sensation envelop me, and then I burst out laughing..."

"Hmm, I think I understand."

Elusia sighed and stepped forward to apologize to Su Ling: "I'm sorry, Su Ling. I originally intended to bully Lonnies, but I didn't expect the plate to have such a reflective function."

"what?"

"This Ember Shield has the ability to reverse attacks and redirect them to other targets. Simply put, a painful attack, deflected by the shield, becomes a comfortable one."