Chapter 566: Chapter 566: Rule or Annihilate, Choose One

So now I've really become someone working for you, huh...

Perfect Life adjusted his breathing rhythm and aura, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

He didn't actually want to compete with "Sin" for this kind of empty fame in a virtual game; he just felt somewhat emotional that this guy could always manage to do some unexpected things.

But it was fine too - he had already become that so-called [Saint Lord], which basically meant he had played the role of a god in this world.

Let him bring hope to the people here.

The cries of "Long live the Saint Lord" from Jiang Yuan echoed through the sky, prompting all the surrounding New Saints to not dare slack off and join in the loud cheers.

The entire city's gaze converged on that pillar of light. The people who had survived the disaster completely didn't understand what Perfect Life or Chiyo Eine had done before.

They only vaguely sensed that a supreme existence called the "Saint Lord" had saved this world, as if in an instant, he had forcibly pulled back a city that just moments ago seemed on the verge of collapse.

For a moment, that kind of mountain-shaking "long live" cry that could only be seen in ancient dynasties appeared right now, giving people an extremely unreal feeling.

A lie repeated a thousand times becomes truth.

And a fictional identity, as long as it's recognized by everyone, will also become real!

The name [Saint Lord] was no longer just some nonsense title, but was gradually becoming reality in this world.

[: Honestly, I've completely forgotten that "Sin's" original identity in this game was just a Saint, here to battle the Death Messenger. I really thought he was the Saint Lord!]

[: If my "Sin" says he's a god in the next second, then he directly becomes one!]

[: I suggest you switch to Chiyo Eine's perspective and look down from high altitude to feel that mountain-toppling, tsunami-like sensation.]

[: Truly shocking, giving me an inexplicable illusion of wanting to save the world.]

That's right, at this moment, the people of Gen City had completely fallen into an abnormal state of fanaticism.

Although it felt quite morale-boosting, in Perfect Life's eyes, it seemed very wrong.

Everyone in this city really gave people a chilling feeling when looked at.

That kind of artificial human feeling, without the slightest bit of genuine living person's aura - they had flesh and blood, they had emotions like joy and sorrow, but it was as if a program had been installed in their spirits.

In their eyes, the world was only this small, just these eight cities, with nowhere to escape. Whatever happened, they could only silently endure it here.

When demons descended, they first had no idea what was happening at all. When they realized, they began crying and screaming, then waited for death.

And when they saw "Sin," they didn't hesitate in the slightest, instantly acknowledging his identity as Saint Lord, projecting all their hopes onto him.

That kind of human suspicion, confusion, dullness, and autonomy seemed to not exist at all! They were like vivid programs one by one.

Compared to making AI imitate humans, it seemed easier to directly turn humans into AI-like beings.

"Is this... what the world looks like after falling into ruin?..."

Perfect Life couldn't help but feel somewhat heavy-hearted. Regardless of whether "Sin" could win this time, he really couldn't see any hope left for this world.

Wasn't this... already destroyed?

These suddenly appearing New Saints were somewhat pitiful...

Wait!

Just as he was lost in random thoughts, he suddenly noticed something wrong.

Among the massive crowd below, it seemed like everyone was emitting golden energy streams, rising up toward the high altitude, and the final destination direction was precisely "Sin"!

Perfect Life: ?

What is this thing?

You should know, if we were to find something to compare this to, it would be like what he had seen earlier when slaughter was everywhere throughout the city.

That kind of black, unknown energy current.

He guessed that thing was probably the Death Messenger absorbing power belonging to death.

"Ah?"

Had this guy developed some special technique again? What kind of energy is this?

What Perfect Life didn't know was that at this moment, the most shocked person was definitely not him.

But rather a woman hiding in subspace, her whole body curled up, closing her eyes while continuously making her power expand - the Death Messenger.

"What?!"

In the void, even when the city was sealed, she hadn't felt there was any problem, but now she suddenly opened her eyes.

......

In Gen City, there was a rare scene of cheering and jubilation, but other cities were still in rather dire straits, with not much time to waste.

Perfect Life flew up, charging toward "Sin."

This time, those New Saints didn't stop him; instead, they slightly bowed to him.

There were even two people who specifically ran over to Chiyo Eine's side to thank her, making Chiyo Eine feel quite embarrassed.

Arriving unimpeded beside Pride, at this moment, that towering light pillar that had sealed the city's beacon slowly extinguished.

Looking at Pride's current outfit, Perfect Life clicked his tongue twice, then spoke:

"What's the current situation? When did you become the Saint Lord?"

"How does it feel to become a savior? This is probably your first time receiving this kind of adoration, right?"

Pride glanced at him and asked that classic question.

"Who are you?"

Perfect Life: ?

"Can we temporarily have a proper conversation? I need to tell you about some issues with this game."

"We're already in a cooperative relationship. I don't plan to switch sides this time. Compared to that Death, I'd rather help you."

But at this moment, Pride had clearly already gotten into character, his entire body emitting a special divinity, and he just slowly shook his head.

"Cooperation? Help?"

"In my eyes, there are only beings I rule over, and beings I need to eliminate."

Perfect Life, feeling that inexplicable pressure from the other, was momentarily stunned.

But at this moment, Pride turned his head, put down the axe in his hand, and pressed one hand downward.

As if conveying some kind of will, instantly, the cheers in Gen City receded like an outgoing tide, becoming abnormally quiet within just a few breaths!

Pride slowly spoke:

"I will say one thing."

"You should be able to hear me, those cowardly ones who hide and cower!"