Chapter 966 - 23: I Will Protect You...

Chapter 966: Chapter 23: I Will Protect You...

"Don’t let anything happen... Please don’t let anything happen..."

Amilia gritted her teeth tightly, her mind almost completely blank.

She walked through the crowd in a messy state, anxiously squeezing past people. A delicate girl who seemed fragile at this moment forcibly pushed through the throng.

Meanwhile, her beautiful, silky long hair seemed to undergo a subtle change. Though it still looked rose-red, a dazzling silver shimmer flowed between the strands, constantly shifting.

Under the setting sun, this phenomenon wasn’t too conspicuous, certainly not as much as the Demon King’s presence.

Even Masaaki Oda hadn’t revealed much, so Amilia’s slight display was naturally even less noticeable.

This was the residual Sacred Magic Qi within her being stimulated, activating the angelic bloodline which brought about this change... She hadn’t returned to the Hero’s form, but the circulation and enhancement of Holy Power significantly boosted her power and agility.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to move in this chaos.

Not only the disorganized, panicking crowd but also the trembling earth itself impeded ordinary people’s actions. The intense dizziness and vibrations made many scream, struggle, and repeatedly fall and get up in an endless cycle.

If she were as before, she could have managed such a disaster-like scene.

After all, even the Demon King, who could freely manipulate lightning, storms, waves, and the fire of Hell, was just her defeated opponent...

But now it’s different; Amilia felt a wave of powerlessness. She couldn’t use this disaster to replenish her Magic Power because the transformation Holy Power required was human’s pure positive emotional energy, which in this terrible situation, was unlikely to benefit her.

The remaining Holy Power wasn’t much either; she was willing but powerless.

Can’t win, absolutely can’t win... How could such terrifying demons exist in this world?!

Clearly unexpected, yet it appeared so suddenly, catching her completely off guard. Even if she wanted to intervene, she was utterly powerless, and once she realized it, she could only decisively turn back—she couldn’t save everyone, as she had already understood in her previous world.

But...

At least save those she could.

Amilia bit her lip tightly, feeling her helplessness, as if she had returned to her childhood when she learned of the death of her only relative, filled with that feeling of helplessness... her only acquaintance in the world had died, the only person connected to her was gone—

Suddenly she understood...

The only existing connection with the world was abruptly severed...

It felt like losing all dependence in an instant, extremely powerless and helpless. Although it was a long-lost memory... undoubtedly, Amilia hated this feeling, hated it very much.

From deep within her heart arose an indescribable bitterness, as if she didn’t even want to remember it, physiologically feeling a strong discomfort, filling her with uncontrollable panic.

To shake off this helpless feeling, she could only strive with all her might to push through the crowd, desperately rushing back. Only this way gave her a sense of racing against fate... no longer helplessly waiting for a sentence but still having a chance to change the outcome.

Meanwhile, the girl kept praying in her heart, hoping she’d catch up this time, absolutely must catch up!

Fortune—

Perhaps the Gods truly heard her prayer, as fate seemed to favor her this time.

"Mr. Gu Mo! You! Why are you standing here!"

Finally seeing someone’s figure appear ahead, Miss Brave instantly felt a rush of relief, but also couldn’t help but feel anxious and irritated—though she was worried she wouldn’t find anyone upon return, in such a chaotic scene, she had no idea where to look for him. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

But she didn’t want to see this person stupidly standing in place without moving!

Speaking of which, last time it seemed to be the same; surrounded by a group of thugs, even if outnumbered you couldn’t win, if unable to resist, you should at least try to run! Instead, just standing there waiting, it’s infuriating... Amilia inexplicably recalled that recent incident and suddenly felt this person might just be like that, her doubts instantly resolved.

But isn’t this even more irritating?

She gritted her teeth, charged forward, and grabbed his arm: "Hurry up! Come with me! Let’s leave here first!"

"Uh..."

The young man turned around, glanced at her, and gently raised an eyebrow, seemingly wanting to say something.

"I understand... you’re thinking it’s better to stay in open spaces during an earthquake!" At this moment, Miss Brave spoke quickly and loudly, feeling her mind was particularly sharp, quickly rationalizing why the other was standing in place—