Girl Doesn’t Die in Fairytale Town: Chapter 54 – Laughable Failure
“Impossible!”
A shocked voice rang out in the conference room, followed by an uproar.
“The ten Primordial Demons should have all fallen into slumber centuries ago, and Devil’s Apostles haven’t appeared in the real world for hundreds of years…”
“The sudden, unexplained appearance of a powerful Devil’s Apostle was already surprising enough, but a ‘Cataclysm’ level disaster… how could this just…”
“Impossible! The instruments must be malfunctioning!”
It was no wonder the ability users reacted this way. According to the archives, centuries ago, a “Cataclysm” level disaster event had alarmed all of humanity’s leadership, bringing together the leaders of various factions, including Dawn and the Free Federation, forcing them to set aside their differences and cooperate.
No detailed records of the event remained, only that humanity had ultimately triumphed, the Primordial Demons falling into slumber, and most of their minions eradicated, not a single Devil’s Apostle remaining.
Of course, humanity had paid a heavy price. Several “Destruction” level experts had fallen, and countless “Peril” and “Ruin” level ability users had perished.
But in exchange, humanity had gained centuries of respite in the New Era.
Almost everyone believed that the Primordial Demons would awaken again, but… not now, not during this period of peace.
That’s why no one had believed Hua Qiling’s speculation about “Ghost Town,” and no one was willing to deploy the “Ice Coffin Weapon” based on such a vague conjecture.
Another reason for this was that the details of this “Cataclysm” level event had been mostly lost to time, leaving only fragmented descriptions.
Humanity’s understanding of Devil’s Apostles was limited. Only “Mister” from Dawn knew more, but he was extremely secretive about it, never revealing much.
“Accelerate the deployment of the ‘Ice Coffin Weapon.’ Whether this news is true or false, it’s all we can do now,” Li Ping said gravely, then glanced worriedly at the door. “And… find out where Hua Qiling went.”
Li Ping sensed that Hua Qiling was hiding something, clearly related to her experience in “Ghost Town.”
But with the situation so urgent, he didn’t have time to question her, leaving the decision to her.
“Director Hua is heading towards the broadcasting room…”
A communications officer reported. Headquarters easily tracked Hua Qiling’s movements.
“Wait… what is she doing?”
They looked at each other, puzzled. Hua Qiling had stormed out of the conference room looking furious, making them think she was throwing a tantrum.
But… would someone throw a tantrum by going to the broadcasting room?
Was she going to make a public announcement?
“Let her be, as long as she doesn’t go anywhere dangerous,” Li Ping waved his hand dismissively, then turned to the others in the room, his eyes glinting. “Everyone, the fate of Yan City hangs in the balance. Now… we must act.”
Although most of the “Ruin” level ability users had already been dispatched to assist on-site, at this moment, Yan City had to mobilize every available resource.
“Yes, Director-General.”
All the ability users in the conference room stood up, their expressions solemn.
…
“Faster… I have to hurry…”
Hua Qiling dragged her exhausted body towards the broadcasting room.
She hadn’t rested since entering Ghost Town, and fighting the “Ruin” level illusory monsters in the blood mist had depleted her remaining strength.
She was running on pure willpower, on the verge of collapse.
And with the “Ice Coffin Weapon” about to be deployed, every second counted. Miss Luo Yan might die at the hands of the “Hyperspace Severance patient.”
The broadcasting room was currently packed with personnel coordinating Yan City’s evacuation, all Oversight Department members mobilized, directing the teams operating near the expanding blood mist.
Hua Qiling went to an unoccupied broadcasting station. It was the only one unmanned because… it targeted District Two, which had already completely fallen.
“Director Hua…”
A department member recognized her and called out hesitantly.
“Immediately connect to District Two’s communication channel, at maximum power!” Hua Qiling shouted anxiously.
“But, District Two has already…”
“Immediately!”
Hua Qiling’s tone hardened.
“Yes, Director Hua.”
Although filled with doubts, the department member obeyed.
After a burst of static and noise, Hua Qiling’s voice boomed from the broadcasting tower in District Two.
“Miss Luo Yan! If you can hear me, please leave immediately! Don’t stay there!”
Hua Qiling hesitated, not mentioning the “Ice Coffin Weapon,” but added,
“No matter what, you have to leave right now, otherwise…”
“…you’ll die.”
“Miss Luo Yan… can you hear me…?”
Hua Qiling repeated her call, her voice growing hoarse.
Curious glances were cast her way, but they were quickly drawn back to the task at hand.
In the empty District Two, only Hua Qiling’s desperate voice echoed.
…
“I hear you, Miss Hua Qiling.”
Luo Yan looked up. The sky above was stained crimson, a dangerous aura gathering, about to descend.
Looking down slightly, Luo Yan saw a pair of eyes, crimson eyes identical to her own, with twisted black vertical pupils.
However, the frenzy in those eyes was gone, replaced by mockery and amusement.
The crimson monster stopped rampaging, although blood mist continued to pour from its body.
But Luo Yan knew it had changed.
The crimson monster was no longer a remnant of the “Witch of Envy’s” will.
—It was the true Witch of Envy.
Although just a faint, flickering fragment of her will, it was the real “Witch of Envy,” fundamentally different from a mere remnant.
It looked at Luo Yan, its mockery evident.
“Unexpected…”
A voice sounded, seemingly coming from nowhere, yet also from deep within Luo Yan’s soul.
“Unexpected, unexpected…”
“You schemed, you struggled, you gave up everything, paid a heavy price…”
“Only to achieve such a laughable, comical failure…”
“…Luo Yan.”
Leave a Reply