Opinions of the Herrscher of Dominance

Ah Lin nervously watched as the Book of Fuxi was taken away by a woman wearing a black metal mask. Then, a similarly mysterious figure, Gray Serpent, brought over several plates of finely cut fruits and snacks, placing them in front of her and Ji Lin.

[Sister, this feels weird. Are they trustworthy?]

'Ah? Don't you usually love this mysterious style?'

[Oh! Sister, please be serious. We're here to treat Little Fuxi. The key is whether this place is reliable or not!]

'It should be reliable, right? After all, Shenzhou recommended them to us. We don't have a custom of betraying our roots!'

Ji Lin and Ah Lin communicated silently in their hearts.

"Tap! Tap! Tap!"

The sound of footsteps echoed, resembling the rhythm of high heels but much lighter and smaller.

With Ji Lin and Ah Lin's sharp hearing, they detected the strange similarity and difference.

Ah Lin soon understood why the fruits and snacks were cut so finely.

A little girl with white hair dragging at her feet, a cold and indifferent expression on her delicate face, walked step by step from the edge of the table. She on a miniature black chair, and faced Ji Lin and Ah Lin head-on.

'Wow! A mini version of Flamescion! You really outdid yourself!'

'Thank you, it's my honor.'

'Have you thought about how to explain to Kiana who will transform into the Herrscher of Flamescion in the future that why is she looking so similar to Shamash?'

'Find an opportunity for her to meet Shamash first, so people will understand she subconsciously imitated Shamash in her transformation.'

Ji Lin blinked and reached for a toothpick.

Shamash casually raised the imitation Judgement of Shamash mini greatsword. The two of them, one big and one small, simultaneously poked a piece of fruit and ate it, their actions speaking volumes.

[Ah! Sister, look, someone who looks like Little Fuxi!]

'I saw it. Stay calm, we are Emperor Xuanyuan, don't embarrass yourself. I told you the officials of Shenzhou is reliable and respectful of tradition.'

[So Little Fuxi is saved!]

'That's what I said, but don't you feel the villain opposite is dangerous and vaguely hostile?'

Ji Lin tightened her face, put on a calm and majestic expression, crossed her legs, and casually placed the Xuanyuan Sword, originally across her knees, at her feet. Ah Lin within the sword raised her vigilance, not caring to praise Ji Lin's majesty, but stared at Shamash on the table.

Then, a cold, soft voice questioned.

"To humans, are you friends or enemies?"

"You actually noticed it..."

Ji Lin glanced at the Xuanyuan Sword that she could hold effortlessly and whispered to Ah Lin. Then, a girl in a long-sleeved red dress who looked exactly like Ji Lin, appeared and floated in the air beside her.

Ji Lin raised her hand to stop Ah Lin who was about to speak, and said calmly. "This question is quite interesting, but what position do you have to question us?"

"Hua and I, the Immortal Jingwei in your words, are comrades who have fought side by side. We have spanned two eras and 50,000 years for the continuation of civilization. Based on this, as the ancestor of Shenzhou who reappeared in the world in a non-human body, I need to confirm your position!"

Shamash spoke with natural confidence, and an incredibly strong aura burst from her small body.

Gray Serpent was in high spirits!

That's it!

As a warrior who fought alongside the Fire Moth until the last moment, if not for being an combat ELF, Lord Shamash would fully qualify as the Fourteenth Flamechaser.

Both Lord Shamash and the World Serpent should have this proud attitude!

The air turned suffocatingly silent. Ji Lin's cold, arrogant eyes stared at Shamash's equally cold gaze. The two terrifying auras were like nuclear bombs about to collide, expanding and confronting each other in a panic.

A few seconds later, Ji Lin and Ah Lin's expressions changed simultaneously. They scratched their heads together, identical silly smiles appearing on their fair, tender faces.

"What? It turns out you're Jingwei's friend. Then you're family!" ×2

"You haven't answered my question yet."

"Of course we are friends of humanity! As the saying goes, the rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every man. Although we are no longer the tribe's head, eliminating demons is still our duty!"

"Sister is right!"

The girls' smiles were so identical, so cute and harmless, that Shamash was stunned for a moment and cast a puzzled look at Gray Serpent.

Gray Serpent thought for a moment, leaned over, lowered his body, and whispered to Shamash. "It was indeed Lord Hua who took them out of Chiyou's body and sent them to Mount Taixu for care. Later, Lord Hua went to the Far East to continue her cooperation with Otto, and they came down the mountain not long after. In conclusion, Lord Hua should have a guarantee for them."

Shamash was speechless for a while, then turned to Ji Lin and Ah Lin who were smiling and wanting to get close to her. Her cold expression softened a little. She then said,

"Excuse me, the repair process will take some time. If you need anything during this period, Gray Serpent will satisfy you."

As soon as the voice fell, Shamash flew up and left the reception room.

...

Coming to a base hidden from outsiders, Shamash landed on a table with a floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the colorful city night scene below, and sighed faintly as if recalling something.

"Alas!"

"Lord Shamash, have you decided to trust them?"

Another Gray Serpent clone slowly approached, bowed, and asked with doubt.

Shamash was silent for a long time and then said with regret:

"Gray Serpent, do you know? Among the Flamechasers, Hua's martial arts, knowledge, and strategy were all average, without any outstanding advantages. She was just like an ordinary person drowned in the crowd. But even so, she was entrusted with the most critical Project Ember by Dr. Mei."

Gray Serpent listened word by word, not daring to disturb Shamash's memories and emotions in the slightest. He saw that Shamash was silent for a while before continuing.

"Even Kevin wavered and hesitated about Project Stigma. But Hua is different. I can't imagine what she has endured, but she has persisted in her mission until today and is still continuing. This prosperous land of Shenzhou is her answer to us, and it is undoubtedly a perfect score."

"Fifty thousand years ago, we were all losers. But fifty thousand years later, Hua is the most outstanding hero. Kevin can't compare to her, and none of us can compare to her."

Gray Serpent was shocked and hurriedly said:

"Lord Shamash, the Lord has been insisting on it, how can you say that?"

"Gray Serpent, I believe that even if Kevin were here, he would say the same."

"Lord Shamash, you... Is this why you recognize this pseudo-Herrscher? You know things are not that simple!"

Gray Serpent remembered some history. Shamash glanced at him calmly, as if knowing what he was thinking, and spoke.

"Kevin made mistakes in the previous civilization and paid an unbearable price. He was determined not to repeat the same mistakes but paid a heavy price again. During that confused and painful period, it was Elysia who gave him a new answer."

Because he showed mercy to the Herrscher of Death who showed humanity, a city was swallowed by death.

Because he no longer had hope for the Herrscher, Sakura and Rin died in front of him.

In the end, it was Elysia who stood up and used her life to unite the fragmented Flamechasers again, while also giving Kevin an answer—the Herrscher can have humanity, and if not, then this perfect Miss Elf will give this possibility!

Gray Serpent knew this history roughly, but he was not the main participant and could not tell it like Shamash, in an equal and nostalgic manner.

Listening to Shamash's words, Gray Serpent only felt heavy and respectful.

"Maybe it's the aftereffects of being reborn. I'm a little sentimental tonight. Anyway, Hua trusts them, so do I. At least before they turn their butcher knives on humans, I will keep watching. I hope they won't let Hua down."

"Yes, Gray Serpent understands."

"Also, before that happens, they are Hua's friends and our friends. In the future, help more wherever you can. This is also the insignificant return we can give to Hua."

"Yes!"

Shamash used this nostalgic and sentimental attitude to make a final conclusion about Ji Lin and even Hua's attitude.

Obviously, Gray Serpent couldn't raise any objections.

...

The repair experiment went smoothly.

Jackal had already mastered the key technical principles. If it wasn't a redesign or upgrade, a simple job like replacing the battery could be easily done.

Then, the Book of Fuxi which was brought to the reception room in a daze was grabbed by Ji Lin.

"Little Fuxi! You finally woke up! I missed you so much, sob!"

"Ji... Ji Lin? Aren't you dead? If not, why is there another you next to you?"

"Little Fuxi! Little Fuxi! Sob!"

"Don't cry first, what's going on, who can explain it to me first?"

"Sob!"

"Speaking of... where is Jingwei? Is that elmwood okay? Will she be gone again when I wake up?"

Book of Fuxi struggled to break free from Ji Lin's hands, but the difference in strength was huge, so she could only be rubbed on the face by Ji Lin.

"I feel a little uncomfortable. Calm down first, your tears have wet your hair..."

"Saliva, saliva splashed too..."

"Don't let the snot come over here! Don't let this come over here!"

"Pah!!!"

A very loud slap landed on Ji Lin's face, leaving a clear small slap mark.

The howling stopped abruptly. Ji Lin was stunned for a long time before turning her head away. Then Ah Lin came over. The two of them looked at Book of Fuxi, who was fixing her hair and clothes, with tears in their eyes.

Little Fuxi's face was dark.

"So, explain everything to me first before you cry!!!"