The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

"Is this the kind of willfulness that comes from having the power to back it up?"

Nodding enviously, Ning Feng ignored the other person's reaction and continued speaking:

"One question."

"What is the best solution if you encounter an enemy you cannot defeat?"

Cecilia's gaze, which was moving around the room, turned to Ning Feng, and she noticed the difference in his tone.

Something's about to happen.

"We don't need to worry about conspiracies and tricks anymore. All the solutions can be divided into two main categories."

Ning Feng raised his index finger, shook it, and laughed:

"The first type is to make him vulnerable, for example, by bringing him down to your own level and then defeating him with your rich experience."

"The second type is to let others defeat him; why should you do it yourself?"

He raised two fingers to make a "V" sign and smiled at the serene angel:

"Now, I've brought you to the same level. I'm sorry to say, but you can still beat me."

That swordsmanship and combat experience alone would be enough to defeat far too many enemies.

"So, I've chosen another enemy for you, so she can defeat you."

"Since things have come to this, why don't we combine our efforts?"

Ning Feng's shadow stretched and expanded in the darkness.

In that darkness, something is slowly awakening.

Ariana?

Cecilia's eyes turned serious, but she quickly regained her composure.

No, it's impossible.

Cecilia was well aware of the other party's condition; he shouldn't have woken up now, and even if he had, he wouldn't have been a match for her.

"It's useless. Even if she takes action herself, it won't... um?"

Cecilia paused, unable to move, and suddenly realized something was different.

That thing isn't Ariana!

It's something even more outrageous than that!

"I forgot to tell you, how powerful [she] is depends entirely on me."

Ning Feng sat on the edge of the bed and said with emotion:

"The dream world, this idealistic world, really doesn't make any sense."

If I think it is, then it is, even if it isn't.

The spreading shadows gradually enveloped the room, and neither of the two people inside moved.

Ning Feng gently touched the darkness and explained considerately:

"Do you know what I was doing by attacking you repeatedly just now?"

"I am taking measurements to imprint your strength into my mind."

Through his repeated, powerless shattering, he imprinted Cecilia's strength into his mind.

Powerful, but not without the possibility of a counterattack!

"And now, no matter how powerful you are, or whether you are really stronger than Ariana, it doesn't matter."

"The important thing is that I think she's better than you, and that's enough."

Darkness surged forth, completely engulfing the powerless Cecilia.

Ning Feng's voice still echoed in her heart:

"Fear stems from the unknown. I know very little about Ariana's strength, but the psychological trauma she left on me is enormous."

Remembering something, Ning Feng's lips curled into a slightly guilty smile.

In which battle did Ning Feng truly face death?

Is it a fierce hand-to-hand combat with a succubus? Or a fatherly and filial relationship with Li Tiandu? Or a battle with that broken angel?

neither.

Although those battles were thrilling, he was actually still some distance from death.

What almost sent him to the next world was just a glimpse.

It was just because I glanced at you in the crowd.

Ning Feng almost deleted his account and started over.

The feeling of that instant, the delirious ramblings that seemed to explode in my mind, the fear that filled my soul.

Ning Feng could never forget it.

If Ariana hadn't consistently demonstrated her kindness and gentleness, Ning Feng would never have believed her.

In the end, however, Ning Feng chose to believe her.

Although he felt very sorry for Yan Rulong and the others, Ning Feng's trust in Ariana was definitely among the top three of everyone.

Because he is a contractor?

No, it's somewhat related to that, but not really.

To be frank, even now, he is not entirely clear about the identity of this contractor.

The real reason he chose to believe Ariana has been explained before.

She trusts me, so I trust her too.

It's just putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

Even if she were to lie to me one day, I'd wait until she'd done it before making any decisions.

Until that day comes, Ning Feng will not take the initiative to doubt her.

"And now, congratulations, you've got the chance to share my inner shadow."

"Experience the pain and helplessness that come with weakness."

He stood up and gave the angel, who was shrouded in shadow, a cruel smile full of false sympathy.

"Welcome to..."

"My nightmare."

---Aside---

Hopefully, this will make everyone feel less stifled.

Chapter 158 [Fear] (Please subscribe! Please comment! Please vote!)

Cecilia never felt fear.

As the first anointed one, Cecilia, blessed by all the gods, was crowned as the head of the angels at the time of her birth.

As a mythical creature born of nature, she possessed the strength to fight legendary dragons from the moment she was born.

Moreover, this exaggerated power has steadily increased over thousands of years.

Among the divine realms, she was always the most valiant and skilled warrior.

Her fame spread among the angels and reached the depths of the abyss, silencing countless evils.

Demons, dragons, monsters, false gods... she has faced countless dangers and fought against endless evil.

No matter how evil or how great the power, she would choose to confront it with her sword.

Upon receiving a divine decree, search for the target, destroy evil, and receive divine blessings.

It's just a repetitive cycle.

She never felt fear.

Even when facing other gods, she only felt reverence, not fear.

She is Cecilia, the [Head of Angels], the [Spear of God], the [Enemy of Evil]...

He was the first and only King of Angels.

Even her name alone is enough to qualify her as sacred among all things.

Cecilia was just one step away from leaving her current position and moving to a higher level.

But she refused.

At that time, she had no interest in further obedience or status and rejected that supreme honor.

Her mission was predetermined from the very beginning.

Destroy evil.

Upholding Justice

She was born for this, and she perseveres for it.

That's all Cecilia had to do.

She is unwavering kindness, a spear that will never falter in the face of evil, and the most suitable sword in the hands of the gods.

Cecilia never complained when she accepted a task and completed it perfectly.

At the same time, there was never any thought.

During those long years, only one equal and special existence entered her field of vision.

A despicable demon.

Although it was an opposing evil, her repeated battles and conversations with it did indeed bring about some changes in her.

An unexpected change occurred.