What?! You want me to be the Herrscher of the End?!

Darkness has always represented what people fear most deep in their hearts.

Without the protection of light, whenever night falls and darkness envelops the earth, people naturally develop an emotion called fear from the depths of their hearts.

Just as a person is afraid to walk alone at night, and even going to the toilet at night requires a companion, the hospital shrouded in darkness is always associated with some kind of strange legend.

Darkness is boundless and represents the unknown. It is precisely because people fear this unknown and this darkness that they choose to use light to illuminate their surroundings in order to seek a sense of security.

Such people may be the majority, but they will always lose that light under certain specific circumstances, such as when they are feeling down, sad, upset, or facing a desperate situation and collapse. They will be like a frightened little animal, curling up alone in a corner, letting the deep darkness envelop them.

And now Kiana is exactly like that. After witnessing "herself" kill Bai Mo, the string of reason in her heart snapped, and she fell into deep regret and self-blame.

Wandering aimlessly in this boundless darkness, his eyes vacant, he seemed like a walking corpse, devoid of any soul.

Although she knew it wasn't her, and that she was completely unaware of it at the time, the body that killed her friend was still her own.

She was still too weak, and had no resistance whatsoever when faced with the erosion of the [Tranquility Gem]. Her body was easily taken over by another consciousness within her.

Why can't I be stronger? Why can't I have a greater sense of crisis? I always need someone to protect me, and it happens once or twice!

Kiana had never questioned herself like this before, but now it was all too late to say it.

She had once seen hope, the hope that Asura was the person she had been searching for, the right answer. But all of that vanished today, shattering her hopes.

She had also fantasized that the moment she found the truth, she would throw herself into the girl's arms and loudly ask her why she had been missing for so long and why she refused to see them one last time.

But reality dealt her a heavy blow. Her chest was pierced, and blood flowed everywhere. She was then thrown into the imaginary space. The feeling was so real that she experienced it firsthand and deeply felt the same way she felt when her life was slipping away.

Recalling the first time he met the girl, he was the one who saved him, but now, it was "himself" who killed her with his own hands.

Ironically, it's all her own fault. She was blamed for not having the ability to protect those around her, and for participating in that mission in the first place.

"..."

Kiana remained silent, her eyes red-rimmed, as if she had cried all her tears.

In this darkness that could drive anyone mad, she walked alone until she was tired and could no longer go on. Only then did she slowly stop and continue to gaze into the distance.

She stretched out her hands in confusion, but what she saw was not darkness, but a sea of ​​blood—those hands stained with blood.

"Amo...I'm sorry..."

The girl stood still, her voice choked with emotion, but no tears could flow from her eyes.

But suddenly, just as Kiana finished speaking, a bright light flashed behind her without her noticing.

The light particles condensed in the darkness, gradually coalescing into a human-shaped outline, which then condensed into the girl's figure and appearance.

Kiana seemed to realize something and was about to turn around, but the girl behind her was clearly a step faster and grabbed her first.

It was warm, even had a familiar scent. Kiana froze on the spot, her mind a complete mess.

Am I trapped in an illusion again? Why does it feel so real?

Kiana subconsciously raised her hand slowly and gently grasped the small hands that were wrapped around her waist.

The girl behind Kiana was Bai Mo, but that's not entirely accurate, since she was just a remnant of consciousness, a seal that was about to dissipate.

When Sirin was about to break the seal, she knew she was powerless to stop her, so she preserved her last bit of consciousness just in case Kiana would have wild thoughts after learning the truth.

So now she can be considered a safety net, and after she disappears, she will automatically return to her original body, along with the memories of the past few days.

...................

“Amo…”

After a long while, Kiana inexplicably called out the name. Although she knew it was all just her imagination, she still wanted to throw herself into her arms, apologize properly, and then cry her heart out.

Then, Kiana felt a warm sensation near her ear, followed by a pair of small hands wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

The feeling was so real.

"Oh, let me see, whose little darling is secretly shedding pearls again? Crying with a stained face doesn't look good, at least everyone will worry!"

After doing all this, "Bai Mo" slowly turned his body, stepped to the side and walked in front of Kiana, pursing his lips and pretending to be relaxed as he spoke.

Kiana's current state pained her greatly, but there was nothing she could do; Kiana's power had been too weak before, making it impossible for her to arrive here immediately.

"...Amo, sob... I'm so sorry, it's all...it's all my fault! It's all my fault, that's why...that's why I killed you..."

Upon hearing Bai Mo's familiar tone and seeing her worried face, Kiana couldn't hold back any longer. She immediately threw herself into Bai Mo's arms, hugged her tightly, and burst into loud sobs.

The guilt in my heart erupted completely at this moment, far more intensely than before.

"Okay, okay, be good, listen to me. Kiana, you should know that's not you."

Bai Mo patted Kiana's back while gently comforting her.

"But...but..."

"There are no 'buts' for sure. Besides, I'm not dead yet, so Kiana, aren't you crying a little too soon?"

He pinched Kiana's cheeks with both hands, gently lifting her head from his chest, and playfully flicked her nose in feigned anger.

"No...it's impossible, Ah Mo, you already..."

Kiana's eyes were still red, clearly indicating that she did not believe what "Bai Mo" had said.

Moreover, the girl could clearly see that the person holding her was slowly becoming transparent and gradually dissipating...

Chapter 398 Sirin's Good Days Are About to End

"Oh, that's because I don't have much time left."

Following Kiana's gaze, "Bai Mo" also noticed the abnormality in his body. Starting from his feet and moving up to his thighs, there were signs of gradual disintegration.

There was nothing she could do; she had used too much force when sealing Sirin, which resulted in her losing only one-tenth of her power.

"But Kiana, you don't need to worry. After all, the real me is probably on my way. Don't worry, I'm not dead yet."

Looking up, "Bai Mo" reached out and gently rubbed Kiana's cheek before speaking very tenderly.

Kiana's expression then became complicated.

The real me? Is he already on his way? Could it be that Amo really didn't die?

But at that time, Amo's vital signs were clearly about to disappear.

She didn't understand, she didn't comprehend, and she didn't even know how Bai Mo had ended up here.

After all, if we're talking about illusions alone, then this is a bit too real.

"Amo, you..."

Kiana gripped "White Ink's" hand, which was almost transparent, a look of anxiety on her face.

"I know you still have many questions for Kiana, but don't worry, the real me will answer them all for you. After all, I don't have much time left to spend with you."

At this moment, the lower half of "Bai Mo's" body had completely disintegrated, and the process was very fast. Just as it was about to spread to the waist, "Bai Mo" gave a bitter smile, then leaned his face close to Kiana's and whispered in her ear.

"No! I don't want you to leave! Ah Mo, please don't go!"

Feeling the temperature gradually disappear from her body, Kiana panicked. She hurriedly reached out to try to hold onto something, but her hand passed right through "Bai Mo's" body.

Regardless of anything else, the girl had only one thought in her mind at that moment: to try her best to keep the girl from disappearing from her sight again, because she didn't want to experience another separation.

"This parting is for a better reunion! What, Kiana, don't you believe me?"

"I...I didn't."

Kiana lowered her head, but her eyes reddened again.

"Alright, right now I'm just a seal left here by my original self, used to seal the other consciousness within you, Kiana. But now that she's broken the seal, I'll naturally disappear as well."

"Besides, what Herrscher would die after falling into the imaginary space? And with such a minor injury, my main body will definitely be fine."

"Of course, the most important thing is that Kiana, you did nothing wrong. Neither I nor the original body have ever blamed you, so you can't keep blaming yourself like this."

Originally, Bai Mo didn't really want to say these things, after all, she was also very afraid that Kiana would fall into self-blame again, but the current situation forced her to speak up. After all, if she didn't put Kiana at ease here and didn't give her a suitable reason, Kiana would probably start overthinking again.

Well, I'll leave the rest to the main body; she's almost at her limit now.

Looking at himself, now only a head, "Bai Mo" felt a little awkward.

"Really... Ah Mo, you're not mad at me? And you really will come looking for me again?"

Without asking what was going on with the other consciousness within her, Kiana cautiously raised her head and met "Bai Mo's" gentle eyes.

However, she also sensed a hint of reproach in his voice, as if he was angry at what he had just said.

"Okay, okay, I'm angry now!... Oh, Kiana, how could you be so silly! I really am! I... how could I possibly blame you!"

Bai Mo pouted angrily, looking utterly disappointed in him. If she had hands, she would have already punched him a couple of times.

Why is this little brain so slow?

"puff..."

Inevitably, Kiana burst out laughing when she saw Bai Mo's angry expression. After all, there had been times when Bai Mo had reacted the same way after she angered him, looking like he wanted to hit her but couldn't bring himself to, and wanted to scold her but couldn't bring himself to do it.

This inevitably reminded her of the old days. Yes, how could Amo possibly lie to her? He never had.

Therefore, Amo must not be dead either, and there must be a reason why he hasn't come looking for her. Thinking of this, Kiana became even more certain of her previous guess, and her eyes gradually regained their clarity.

"You've figured it out? You idiot?"

Holding on to his last breath, Bai Mo finally felt relieved after seeing Kiana recover.

"Hmm... I'll go out and wait for you, Amo."

A slight smile appeared on Kiana's lips, and she nodded obediently.

Since Amo has said so, I should try to prove myself a little.

"Phew...that's good. See you later, you idiot."

A relieved smile appeared on Bai Mo's face. At this moment, she had finally completed her mission and could return to her original form.

"See you later, Amo..."

Kiana tried her best not to show her sadness, waved her hand, and under her gaze, the girl in front of her finally turned into starlight and disappeared into this space.

However, due to Kiana's change in state of mind at this moment, a door emitting a faint light suddenly appeared in the distance within this space shrouded in darkness.

She could sense that as long as she successfully passed through that door, her consciousness would return to her body and contend with her other consciousness.

This time, she will definitely not let Amo down again!