Chapter 763: Controlling the Uncontrollable
Chapter 763: Controlling the Uncontrollable
"Lady Alice!"
"There are humans who have been teleported to this island, and you..."
On the floating island, a subhuman was reporting the situation to the young Righteous One.
Driven by their hatred and fear of humans, he naturally wanted to seek Alice's help, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Alice.
The Righteous One spoke, "I've said it before—if it's for self-defense, I'm willing to provide you with all the help and protection you need. But if they haven't shown any malicious intent and you're only doing this in preparation for a potential battle, I won't take part in such actions."
"..."
The subhuman's expression changed upon hearing this.
A powerful ally who had promised protection was now refusing to fight at a critical moment.
While this could be understood rationally, in reality, it often led to resentment and even turning gratitude into grudges.
However, there wasn't a hint of resentment on the subhuman's face; instead, there was genuine admiration.
The power of the Righteous One was at play.
Clear boundaries, unwavering will, and unchanging goals.
Alice's thoughts and intentions were crystal clear to the subhumans around her, and it was effortless for them to align themselves with her.
The subhuman took his leave after receiving the command.
Moments later, he reappeared beside Alice, and before he could speak, Alice spoke first, "What about the humans who were on the island?"
"They left," the subhuman replied with respect. "Those humans were cautious; seeing our numbers, they turned back and departed."
Alice nodded slightly.
She wanted to protect the weak, but at the same time, she didn't want to provoke unnecessary conflict.
Finally, Alice turned her gaze towards the eastern sky, then lowered her head to look at the friend channel in front of her.
"Lindsey..."
"Where are you now, and what are you doing?"
Thinking of her 'dear friend', a smile curved Alice's lips.
She chose to protect the subhumans, understanding that it was only a temporary solution. Eliminating the spatial anomalies in the center of the world was the key to resolving the issue.
Unfortunately, Alice didn't have the same luck as Lindsey.
During the previous teleports, Alice had led this group of subhumans across the floating islands, and along the way, they had taken in other wandering subhumans, expanding their forces significantly. At this moment, it almost felt like an entire city was being relocated.
As she pondered this, Alice silently rested her hand on the hilt of her sword at her waist.
A faint white glow emanated from her fingertips and the sword hilt, emitting a willpower that was imperceptible to ordinary people.
"But it doesn't matter."
"As long as we're heading towards the same goal, we'll meet again eventually."
Just then, a commotion arose from the subhuman squad behind Alice.
She turned to look, and in an instant, her figure vanished from her original position, only to charge into the crowd the next second.
A subhuman's body was undergoing a rapid transformation, about to turn into a fleshly monster, as it let out a piercing wail.
"..."
"It seems like they've lost control."
Alice took a step forward, causing the ground to tremble, and the surrounding subhumans scattered.
"To protect life is not a sin."
"But if it leads to harming your loved ones and friends, that's not what you desire either."
Clang—
A flash of sword light.
The power of the Righteous One infused the blade, and the subhuman on the verge of losing control was instantly split in two. The agitated energy was suppressed, and soon, it became a cold, lifeless corpse.
"Ah—"
At that moment, a cry of surprise echoed among the subhumans.
The wailing of the transformed subhuman seemed to trigger a chain reaction, like a series of detonating explosives.
Several other nearby Subhumans who had devoured the Corrupting Venom and gained Deviator abilities also cried out in agony.
The one who changed the fastest had already extended the incubated flesh towards a fellow Subhuman who was still their companion just a second ago.
"Move aside!" Alice shouted.
The girl's figure darted back and forth within the Subhuman group.
With all her strength, she managed to subdue them, gathering their bodies together.
Alice took out the seeds of the Withered Tyrant Blossom.
As the leader of the Western Final Battle in the Mooncry Mountain Range world, she also had these seeds that could counteract the Corrupting Venom.
Once the Withered Tyrant Blossom finished processing the bodies, only a pitiful tenth of each Subhuman's remains were left.
"Wuu..."
"Why..."
The sound of Subhuman crying echoed in the surroundings.
Alice glanced around and then plucked the fruit of the Withered Tyrant Blossom, feeding it to the Subhuman beside her.
"The bodies have been taken care of. Bury them well."
The sudden loss of control and death of their companions saddened the surrounding Subhumans, who couldn't help but show their grief.
The young werewolf child who had interacted with Alice before quietly approached her.
"Sister Alice, they..."
Alice immediately understood the young werewolf's thoughts and shook her head slightly.
"Seeking power to protect oneself is not wrong, even if the power itself is evil. I wouldn't take away their lives without just cause, before they've committed any evil."
The little werewolf looked distressed.
"If so, why did you kill them directly?"
Alice spoke with seriousness.
"Because once this power goes out of control, they are no longer themselves. The desire for bloodshed and killing will completely overwhelm their minds, and I won't hesitate to face such enemies."
At this moment, several Subhumans at the back also showed signs of instability.
Alice turned around without hesitation.
Her eyes were firm, and she drew her sword again.
Only after thoroughly eliminating the unstable elements within the group did she lead the Subhumans forward.
The Righteous One had dealt with Deviators more than once.
In the beginning, other Subhumans had no objections because they understood the danger of Deviators. But with Alice's efforts, most Subhumans were slain by her sword before they could fully lose control.
Instead, many Subhumans in the group developed negative emotions.
The Righteous One at the forefront clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Huff..."
Alice took a deep breath.
The power of the Righteous One allowed her to infuse her will into her words, conveying them clearly and sincerely to the surrounding Subhumans.
"I know it's unreasonable to ask you to give up this power that protects yourselves."
"But the force that brings peace is not this greedy power, nor is it a reckless decision made in desperation. True peace can only be achieved by solving all problems at their root!"
"Next, I will strive to calm the spatial distortion here."
"And one day in the future, the peace of the City of Law will be restored to the land. Please keep going, for the light of hope shines only on those who continue to move forward!"
"... "
After a moment of silence, the group continued eastward.
The Righteous One's expression remained unwavering, just as it had been when she first arrived.
(End of Chapter)
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