bullyxtreme Chapter 252 1 It’s still too late
Chapter 252 1 It’s still too late
"So, Haruki is currently in a state of fusion with Belial's Twilight personality, and he's even chasing you away when he's angry?"
Did he say where he was going or what he was going to do?
Through initial understanding, Ichih had learned about what had happened between Zeta and Haruki. The sudden changes in Haruki's life far exceeded Ichih's expectations, and Haruki was truly in a state of being willing to pay any price.
“Haruki said he was going to hunt down the Alien Empire, and then I couldn’t find him. I don’t know where Haruki might have gone. With the power of Belial Twilight, Haruki could easily leave this world and go to space.”
“Yaohui will not leave. He is not the kind of person who will give up halfway. Even if his personality and style change drastically, I still believe that Yaohui has a bottom line of never giving up and never admitting defeat.”
"It's not too late."
After hearing what Ichiro said, Zeta's mood improved. He really needed someone to agree with his thoughts and tell him that Haruki still existed.
Yixuan has a sense of confidence that Yaohui has not given up on the justice he once knew. It's just that Yaohui has now chosen a different way to pursue justice, and he will persevere even if he is not understood by everyone.
Haruki's character is extremely strong, which is the key to his will when fighting against evil, but now it has become a weapon that Celebia uses to attack Zeta, a shield that even the Giant of Light cannot shake.
To restore Haruki's personality, we cannot resort to forceful means; that would only backfire.
The worse Haruki's situation becomes in this world, the more dependent he will be on Belial Twilight, making it even more difficult to reconcile Haruki and Zeta.
“We need to have a good talk with Yaohui. Only by understanding his needs can we truly help him.”
"But... Haruki has become completely different from before. His actions are more violent, and his eyes and demeanor frighten me. What if Haruki really turns bad?"
“If Haruki really turns bad, then he will need you even more, Zeta. Because at that time, only you can protect Haruki.”
Yixuan walked up to Zeta and looked him in the eye, trying his best to soothe Zeta's restless mood with a calm tone, because being anxious wouldn't solve anything.
After Haruki's personality changed, the situation of the Magicians' Guild became completely different from before. Various events such as otherworldly monsters, otherworldly beings, and spaceships made the emotions of the guild and the public very tense.
“But we have other things to take care of before we find Haruki.”
"You didn't contact Ajiu and Sean Zhaoyu publicly, but instead came to me alone. Is it because you're wary of the Mage Guild?"
Yixuan walked to the window and looked at the celebration in the distance. At the end of the ruined street, the celebration held by the Mage Guild was in full swing. People were singing and dancing, and they did not look like they had just experienced a major disaster.
“Yes, neither Haruki nor Belial Twilight trusts the Mage's Guild, especially Muban. They are wary of what Muban is hiding, and Haruki has been searching for clues about the source of Muban's power for the past few days.”
"The guild has indeed become strange. It can command monsters but focuses on entertainment. Its attitude towards otherworldly beings is also hot and cold. Just a few days ago, it allowed otherworldly beings to be free, but now it has taken the initiative to attack them and locked Baltan in a place I don't know."
"The last time I saw Muban was after Baltan was captured. He came to interrogate him personally, and then Muban and Baltan disappeared together. The guild has not revealed any information about them."
All sorts of doubts had been buried in Yixuan's heart, waiting for the opportunity to be resolved.
Previously, Yixuan had no power; he lacked the ability and resources to deal with all of this. Even if he could unravel the secrets, it would only add to his troubles.
However, things are different now. Zeta is by his side, and both Ichih and Zeta want to talk to Haruki. Perhaps Ichih can learn the truth from that hero.
"Aren't we going to tell Ajiu and the others? Isn't it a bad thing for us to keep it from them?"
“I’m sorry, Zeta, no. The fewer people who know about your separation from Haruki, the better. Your departure means that Haruki may become a target of other forces. Once the news gets out, Haruki will be in danger.”
Ichiro understands Zeta's guilt, but now is not the time to discuss the feelings between companions.
With a large influx of people from other worlds, Haruki's personality shifting, and the Magicians' Guild acting strangely, any small disturbance could trigger a bloodbath.
Maintaining distance and avoiding the unknown is the best way to protect everyone.
"You can still enter the Ascendant, right? It's best if you stay inside the Ascendant and wait for orders. I'll contact you when I need you or when I find Haruki."
As Yixuan spoke, he tidied his clothes, changing out of his casual home clothes and into a full-body magician special operations uniform. The next few days' operations might involve encountering monsters, otherworldly beings, or magicians, and the basic process would likely involve combat.
"Can you really manage all by yourself, Yixuan?"
"Your human body is really too weak compared to those aliens."
Zeta's concerns were entirely justified. When Il-hyun heard this, he didn't get angry or show any change in expression. He simply extended his palm and then made it semi-transparent in front of Zeta.
"In fact, I am not entirely human now. During that battle with you, I felt a strange change in my body. I could clearly sense the elemental energy in the surrounding space, and even ask them for help to some extent."
In the blink of an eye, Yixuan's entire palm burst into flames, emitting a bright light, but Yixuan himself was not harmed at all, as if he were the flame itself.
"Yixuan, your body..."
"It's alright, Zeta. As you can see, I'm standing right in front of you, able to talk to you, able to touch you. I'm no different from before."
With the flames in his palm coming and going at will, Yixuan placed his hand on Zeta's shoulder. Zeta could feel the vibrant pulse and body temperature, indicating that Yixuan was in excellent health.
"Alright, let's save our thoughts for when we bring Haruki back. It's time for us to set off; Haruki is still waiting for us, isn't he?"
After writing the note for his lover, Yixuan left it in a conspicuous place on the table, his eyes revealing a brief reluctance and apology. He felt really sorry for leaving without saying goodbye.
Turning around, Yixuan immediately got into character. He was positive and optimistic, which was exactly what Zeta needed right now. He was brave and kind, which was exactly what Zeta had learned from Haruki.
This wasn't the first time Zeta had learned something from humans... Zeta knew that she was unqualified as both a hero and a partner, and that she had done too many impulsive and wrong things.
But as Il-hyun said, it's not too late, and Zeta can still make up for his past mistakes through his own actions.