I am a female swordsman.

First Class Soldier Angel, killed in action...

Angel was killed in action.

Huang Quan paused for a moment, then showed the information to Sephiroth. Sephiroth's already icy aura visibly intensified, the pervasive killing intent filling the surroundings with a chilling, murderous atmosphere. One of his few close friends in Shinra had died, as if in a joke, during this very pursuit mission!

"I promised you I would answer your questions, and now you can ask me anything you want to ask." Understanding Sephiroth's cold hatred and murderous intent, Huang Quan met her gaze with clear and pure eyes.

She knew about Sephiroth and it was about time to put an end to it.

What exactly is our relationship?

Sephiroth, who had wanted to ask this question since their first meeting, lowered his head slightly and gazed at the alluring, crimson-clad beauty, asking without hesitation. She had never been so close to him before, so close that it felt as if he could reach out and possess her, or plunge a knife through her heart.

Are you sure you want to know the answer? Are you prepared for the consequences?

"tell me."

“Sephiroth, you are my child.” Huang Quan smiled and gave an absurd answer.

Chapter 123 Answer

You are my child.

This answer was expected. Sephiroth had mentally rehearsed the scenario of asking this question many times, but never before had he listened with murderous intent. This cold, burning murderous intent, far from subsiding after receiving the answer, showed signs of intensifying!

"Why……"

Why him? Why do this? And why is he her child? So many questions were condensed into a single "why," that after Sephiroth uttered the question, he couldn't immediately choose the most important answer: How did he come into this world?

And Sephiroth remembers it too.

Although there were speculations within the company about her blood relation to the Shinra Chairman, no one believed that the Shinra Chairman, Yomi, would actually be interested in any man.

"Why? If I had to explain why I created you, it was probably an accident."

Huang Quan revealed a hint of nostalgia.

To manufacture, not to give birth.

It was only then that Sephiroth realized that the so-called child might not be entirely what she had understood, but rather held a deeper meaning. To her, he was not simply a blood relative.

"【King of Angels】When I discovered Him from the star marrow of this planet, I realized that the battle between this planet and the alien terrors has continued since time immemorial. If Shinra wants to lead humanity out of its precarious cradle, it cannot bypass these two forces. How can humanity successfully overcome this crisis? I felt powerless at the time."

Huang Quan started by saying a lot of things that had nothing to do with the previous topic, focusing on the Shinra super project, the "King of Angels".

Sephiroth, born from an accident, carries the hopes of the underworld.

Humanity corrupts the divine.

"In order for the [Angel King] to be able to communicate with humanity on an equal footing in the future progress of civilization, it is essential to bring him down from his lofty throne. And the human I have placed my high hopes on will be the hero who steals fire from thunder to accomplish this." This also explains why Huang Quan always hoped that he would become a hero. Sephiroth's birth was already predetermined with a predetermined meaning.

However, the subtle point is that Mado Yomi, disguised as Yomi, harbors feelings for Sephiroth that go beyond mere expectations. While offering Sephiroth advice on becoming a hero, she also advises him against having any expectations of becoming one, which is quite delicate.

"However, ordinary people are simply no match for the corruption of the [King of Angels]. Their will and bodies are extremely fragile, and after receiving the outflow of divinity, they will collapse as containers in a very short time. They will be twisted and deformed into clumps of flesh and blood, releasing terrible pollution to the outside world."

At this point, Huang Quan raised his hand and touched Sephiroth's chest.

The two come into contact with each other's skin.

The cold, jade-like touch of Huang Quan's soft hand struck Sephiroth's brain like a bolt of lightning! That feeling of blood connection gave him an urgent urge to pull this woman into his arms!

“If things continue like that, we will never achieve our goal, and humans and the [Angel King] will never be able to communicate on equal terms. So I can only use special blood to create hybrids, hoping that qualified products can be born through this process.”

“And this special blood is…” He grabbed Sephiroth’s collar, forcing him to lower his head and listen to his story.

My blood!

This is why he has an unusual intimacy with the underworld, and why he is called Sephiroth—he is the child of the underworld.

"So, are you satisfied with this answer? Your so-called intimacy is nothing more than the closeness of the offspring to the mother. You've tried to find other women besides me, haven't you? Why can you ignore that deep-seated disgust and contempt?"

"That's enough..."

"You don't understand human emotions at all. You don't have any emotional response to anyone in this world except me. Because you have absolutely no feelings for them that a human being should have."

"Stop..."

"Sephiroth, you're not human."

"I've said enough!!"

boom!!!

A punch grazed Huang Quan's cheek, the force of which instantly shattered countless walls behind him. Sephiroth breathed heavily, his outstretched arm visibly trembling slightly. Sephiroth had obtained the truth as he wished, but the truth was far too cruel for him. His birth, his life, and his meaning were all intertwined with this wicked woman.

Sephiroth seemed to see countless dark, eerie vines spreading out from behind him, tightly binding him.

A curse that even death cannot escape.

Sephiroth's entire existence is based on her; if she were to die, Sephiroth would lose all qualifications to be human.

What should he do? His original plan was to kill her immediately after getting her answer. But now he was conflicted. Could he really bring himself to do it? Could he bear the thought of losing his humanity in exchange for a future he knew nothing about?

"One last question, Huang Quan, do you love me?"

With his head lowered, Sephiroth let his silver bangs obscure his eyes.

While gazing at him, did you feel even a trace of love?

"like?"

Huang Quan's calm expression finally changed, her beautiful face showing surprise, confusion, and deep thought. This was a question Huang Quan didn't answer immediately; she herself was also puzzled. Emotional connection wasn't one-way; complex feelings welled up within her as she felt close to her bloodline descendant.

Does she love Sephiroth?

The answer is, of course,...

"I don't love you, Sephiroth." Huang Quan's answer was straightforward, telling Sephiroth bluntly that she truly didn't love him. In her short yet seemingly long life, she had only two people she could call truly loved, people she wanted to spend her life with.

One is Irimi Kaname from the ghoul world, and the other is Ryo from the Arad Apartments.

Before Huang Quan could even experience love, it was already worn away by life. This could be considered both a stroke of luck and a misfortune.

"I understand."

Sephiroth, having received his answer, was somewhat dejected. He was a man of inherent pride, and now he had encountered a woman even more proud than himself. Turning to leave, Sephiroth stopped but didn't look back.

"If this is my life, I will definitely find meaning in living without you, Huang Quan."

Chapter 124 Distant

After the recent series of incidents, the company will naturally take follow-up measures once the issues are resolved.

Whether it's the largely destroyed Z-City or the frequent deployment of Shinra warriors, these all require a reasonable explanation to avoid giving others grounds for criticism. But so far, governments and conglomerates that have witnessed the power of Shinra are like trembling deer in the face of an avalanche, daring not to do or say anything.

They were afraid to say it, lest they be targeted by Shinra.

When reports like these were delivered to Huang Quan's desk, she had already lost interest in reading them.

I don't feel a sense of accomplishment...

He had initially thought that Shinra, the organization he founded, would have to overcome numerous obstacles before finally ruling the planet. However, the unexpected corruption of various regimes after the monster attacks allowed the superior Shinra to easily prevail. This left Yomi without even a chance to feel the joy of achievement; before he could even exert any effort, all his enemies had fallen.

No, we can't say they've all collapsed!

【Da Qian】

This being, bearing the title of the first generation of time-traveling monster, exerted pressure from higher dimensions that always stood like an insurmountable mountain before the Yellow Springs.

Huang Quan, at present, can be considered to have the strength to fight.

She is nearing a crucial juncture in her journey, poised for transformation. The Great Thousand Realms is the final obstacle before she metamorphoses, and what the trials of the Great Thousand Realms will bring remains unknown to Huang Quan. The system's response is that the trials differ for those on different paths.

But one thing is certain: the trials of the vast world will not be so simple.

With just over a week left before the second wave of variables arrives, Huang Quan needs to completely eliminate the last flaw in her mental will—the personality that arose after being corrupted by the information of the Disintegrators, Sakura Huang Quan. Huang Quan has already experienced firsthand how troublesome she is.

'...You can't even completely suppress a pseudo-awakening; you're really tough.'

Seven parts admiration, three parts sarcasm.

In her own mind, Yomi was bored and poking Sakura Yomi's cheek with her finger. At this moment, Sakura Yomi's cherry lips were maliciously stuffed with a lump of flesh, and she was glaring at Yomi with a furious gaze that could scorch a person. This perverse guy had been teasing her ever since he gained the upper hand.

This kind of meaningless play is like a spiteful act of revenge.

Although a fire burned within Sakura Yomi, it didn't reach the point of despair. Sakura Yomi knew that she hadn't been completely exploited by Yomi, which was why she stubbornly suppressed her.

'Ugh...!' (Release me!)

Even with her mouth blocked in her consciousness, Sakura Yomi was still able to express what she wanted to say.

"I think you look pretty the way you are, so don't change it." Huang Quan said this very seriously, her determination clearly showing that she was not going to let Ying Huang Quan off easily.

'Ugh!' (Bastard!)

Continuing to poke at Sakura Yomi's pretty face, finding the feel quite good, Yomi became even more aggressive, a strangely dangerous smile spreading across her face as she began to gently caress Sakura Yomi's cheek. This feeling, so similar to the caress between lovers, caused Sakura Yomi, who was struggling violently, to change her expression, and her gaze towards Yomi also changed considerably.

Let's get down to business. I'm sure you're well aware of your situation.

While stroking Sakura Yomi's deliberately stiff face, Yomi spoke calmly yet with great confidence.

Sakura Yomi rolled her eyes but didn't say anything.

Her situation was pretty obvious; Huang Quan, who had already stepped into the Awakening realm, could easily suppress her. All her previous preparations were rendered ineffective by the powerful suppression of the [Sword Demon]. Dual classes, pseudo-awakening skills, even dual awakenings—all had become nothing but bubbles.

Losing is losing, and there's nothing to be ashamed of besides losing to yourself.

Sakura Yomi was quite philosophical about this; she hadn't died yet, but it was only a matter of time. Whether Yomi liked it or not, once she truly awakened, and even achieved dual awakening, Sakura Yomi's spiritual imprint would be shattered. That would be the time of her true death.

'Don't overthink it. I won't kill or torture you... because you haven't realized how valuable you are to both of us since you came into this world.'

As if she could see through Sakura Yomi's thoughts, Yomi directly and bluntly pierced through the barrier that prevented them from communicating.

'...?' (Value? What value?)

"When I first realized you, I thought your value lay in your life experience from 'Wandering Samurai' to 'Swordsman.' It contained not only your insights, skills, and experiences, but also, most importantly, your path to power. That's what I thought, until that happened." At this point, Huang Quan pointed to his head with his other finger.

Of course, the other mischievous hand hasn't stopped yet.

Furthermore, the area of ​​caressing has begun to extend beyond the face, and is showing a tendency to move downwards.

'Ugh!' (You pervert, stop! ...What's that?)

"That, that's it. No reason, no cause, it just appears in my head, irrationally. I'm guessing you've heard that voice before. Not after death, but a fragment from before life; it appears at specific times."