Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 1280: The God-killing Plot
"I became a frontline inspector. This means that I could die at any time... Due to my stupidity, this sudden death could happen on the second day, the third day, or every day after that. As long as I complete every task conscientiously, this day will come sooner or later.

"There is no supervisor who doesn't need to deal with dangerous matters. If the supervisor doesn't do it, will the ordinary people handle it themselves? This is impossible. This is the duty of the supervisor, and it is also our destiny.

"From that time on, I considered myself a dead person. I was ready to die, and I was ready to never come back once I stepped out of the dormitory door."

Haena said, remembering her timidity and determination when she went to Moriarty's mansion.

She recalled her time working alongside Aiwass, who was in a wheelchair, at the Pelican Bar.

At that time, she had no fear at all.

That's why she chose a defense-oriented advanced class, because she wanted to be a shield for her teammates and protect them from damage.

...But why did she become timid after that?
The stronger she became, the more cowardly she became.

Could it be that adapting to the path has had an impact on her?
What made her go from a knight who obeyed orders and protected others to an adapter whose first goal was to survive?
...Maybe there is a reason for this, but it is not absolute.

That's probably because Haina has been satisfied.

No one gave her orders anymore, and no one had any expectations of her anymore.

Her parents hoped that she could make a name for herself, so she tried her best and entered the highest institution of learning in Avalon despite the curse of amber, and became the chief. Later, Aiwass hoped that she could protect herself, so when Haina, who had never fought a life-and-death battle, faced an enemy stronger than herself, she did not retreat or run away even with a disabled "burden". Later, in order to realize the hope of her companions to become strong and become the protector of the team, she entered the promotion ceremony alone, killed enemies and completed tasks alone, and won victory after victory.

But after that, no one gave her any orders anymore.

She had done well enough and everyone asked her to relax a little.

So Haina chose to stop.

She felt that everything in front of her was good enough, and she just hoped to keep it all. For this reason, she dissuaded her friends from going into danger, tried to save herself when in danger, and hesitated and hesitated when facing the challenge of a strong enemy...

Now, she has a new goal.

There are innocent people who need her protection.

She has another sacred mission to accomplish.

Compared to that...

"——It's just death, what's the problem?"

Haina said seriously, straightening her back: "No matter whether I can become a pillar god or a king, I have to do the current task well.

"You need me to be the carrier of Tiansi, right? I—no problem.

"For the sake of justice, I am willing to sacrifice my life for it."

Just like a real knight.

Morgan also widened his eyes slightly.

The determination and boldness in every word are just like Lancelot of the past.

As Haina strengthened her fiery determination, the shadow of a sword gradually emerged behind her.

However, determination was only a moment, like fireworks. It burned to its limit in a very short time, just like the resonance of the path was not long-lasting. After the sword was almost condensed, it gradually dissipated...

——But before it completely dissipated, Hui Tiansi grabbed it.

At that moment, the sword took shape.

Haena was startled.

She didn't even realize that there was an inexplicable sword behind her.

"You have a complicated mind, Haena."

Holding the sword that was constantly being shaped in the chaos, Hui Tiansi slowly said to Haina: "You are not lacking in talent - you have never been an ordinary person. How can an ordinary person easily master so much knowledge? How can an ordinary person have such a talent for the Tao?
"How can an ordinary person become the incarnation of Tiansi? How can an ordinary person be cursed by the Pillar God? You are always unable to stay firm on your path. The reason is very simple... It's not because you are too lacking, but because you have too much.

"The former Winged Celestial Being cut himself into Great Philosopher and Supreme Celestial Being, the former Ring Celestial Being cut himself into the head and tail of a snake, the former Hengwo abandoned himself ten times, leaving only the 'self' before cruelly cutting himself for the eleventh time, the former Fallen Celestial Being separated good thoughts from evil thoughts, and Aiwass also cut himself into the Pope and the Fanatic...

"——How are you going to cut yourself, Haena? Which parts of yourself are you going to give up?"

Gray Tiansi, holding the Chaos Sword, asked Haina.

He was like an executioner, asking, "Do you know what crime you have committed?!" And Haina responded calmly, "I am not guilty."

"Because I don't want to be a pillar god."

“It was like a few colleges — I wasn’t happy with any of them,” Haena said. “I could do all those things and I would try my best no matter what. But that wasn’t where I was going.”

But when he heard these words, Hui Tiansi smiled.

"very good."

He said, handing the blade he had shaped to Haena.

"We have violence, but it is for survival; we desire change, but we stick to order."

Gray Tiansi said slowly: "Don't you think this is just right for you?"

"……I?"

Haina was stunned.

Which pillar god is it? Which source river?

How come it’s the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, and the eighth?

Hui Tiansi turned into a beautiful and pure girl.

She stretched out her hand, placed it on Haina's shoulder affectionately, and said lightly: "It is naturally the thirteenth source river - I call it 'justice', what do you think?"

"...The...Thirteenth?!"

"To be honest, we are next to each other, and I should be one step ahead of you. My goal is to become the pillar god of the twelfth source river... It is easier to intertwine with the truth, and it is also a protection for the truth. Do you think lies are better, or fallacies sound better?"

Hui Tiansi said without hesitation.

“Wait a minute, wait a minute…”

Haina's mind was confused: "Aren't there... only nine source rivers? Even if we count the tenth... and the miracle of Aiwass..."

When she said this, Haina suddenly reacted.

"You understand, too."

Hui Tiansi said cheerfully: “That’s it.

"The number of source rivers is constantly increasing, until the unspeakable force binds them and brings the end.

"——If you truly believe from the bottom of your heart that Aiwass can change everything and save the world... then you should know that after the Saint Eleven, which symbolizes miracles, there will be new possibilities.

"That's the possibility I'm betting on. My friends..."

Gray Tiansi said happily, pointing at Haina, Hassan, and Morgan: "You, and you... We all have the potential to become new pillar gods. This world is constantly developing, and the scale of the dream world will continue to expand.

"As long as the doomsday can be ended, everything will have a good outcome, everyone will be rewarded according to their merits, and all this will become a great achievement; as long as the doomsday has not ended, it will only mean dying a little earlier, so what is there to be afraid of?"

"...You want us to all perform the Tail Ring?"

Hassan finally understood what Gray Tiansi meant: "Haina and I...both become Tiansi, and reenact the battle of punishment in the past?"

It's not just about fighting against the Abyss - that's just a cover to draw out the Red of Disaster.

What Gray Sky Official really wants to do is to use the combined strength of all Sky Officials to head-on kill Red of Disaster!

Although they are all just celestial officials who have come to the world... they do not have the power of real celestial officials.

——But the Red of Disaster is not the invincible Supreme Heaven!

It seems like...it works?
Gray Tiansi said meaningfully: "That's right. Compared with the great achievements that can be made in the future, life is actually a worthless bargaining chip. Of course, you can also regard my words as nonsense lies...

"But even if it's a lie, isn't this possibility worth a try?"

(End of this chapter)