After that, the scene moves to the present, where we see Serenya—who, after remembering all this, had become extremely scared. She was so terrified that she couldn't even stand on her feet.
She had her hand on her mouth, as if the memory was so disgusting that she was about to throw up.
Seeing this, Eliara—who was completely shocked at that moment—couldn't bear to see that her friend, who was always happy, who never let anyone lose hope, was in such a condition today.
Then, with a cold glance, Xiao Yi says,
"So now do you all understand what I was saying?
Sometimes, to destroy evil, we have to step into that filth ourselves.
I have to dirty my own hands."
After that, Xiao Yi walks away, places her hand on Zaiken's shoulder and says,
"Listen, explain all of this to them.
I'll be back in a few days.
As for food—there's some stuff kept in those sacks in front of you,
which will last until tomorrow.
After that, you'll have to find your own food.
But don't worry—I'll return in a few days."
She walks away and heads straight toward a post nearby.
Just then, Vexa appears in front of Xiao Yi and says,
"Oh friend, you're so emotional.
I never thought that after so much bad happened to you,
you'd still be a hero in my heart.
That's why I love you."
Before she could finish, Xiao Yi cuts her off and says,
"I told you before—
Even if you have my soul and all my memories,
you will never mention his death with honor.
And as for whether I'm still soft on them or still want everyone's welfare…
Let me tell you clearly:
To live the way I want from now on,
I'll need pawns—
Those who will follow my every order without question."
"All those children are still weak,
but each of them has incredible power.
I never forced any of them to become my slaves.
That boy Azenor—he has high-class potential in magic.
Tharion Usma—he has incredible physical strength,
as if his entire body was made for cultivation.
And those two girls, Eliara and Serenya—
they can mix cultivation and magic together.
One of them has a high talent in cultivation."
"And that boy Zaiken—
he is the son of chaos.
And as for saying that we would protect all humanity…
or that you all were chosen…
Let me tell you—
it was all a lie.
A lie that felt like truth.
A beautiful lie that made everyone think
that whatever he was doing,
was for the good of all people."
"You know, Vexa…
if humans believe something is right,
then even if we act like monsters,
they'll still think we're right."
"And then, we'll never question our own actions,
and we'll never allow anyone to rise above us—
even if we are deeply wrong."
Hearing this, Vexa gives a small laugh and says,
"Oh friend, you're so innocent."
To which Xiao Yi turns her eyes and replies,
"Yes… I know."
Then she transforms into a black ray of light and disappears from there,
swiftly crossing jungles and rivers.
She soon reaches a mansion, quickly takes off her upper armor,
and heads toward the training ground,
picks up a sword, and begins training intensely.
Right then, Xiao Yi's brother Xian Yu arrives,
and while looking at Xiao Yi, says:
"Oh wow, what am I seeing?
You… training?
I can't believe that you're the same sister
who used to run from training every morning—
always making excuses just to avoid it.
Are you really my sister?"
To which Xiao Yi replies,
"Yes, brother.
Good joke.
And anyway, someday even I had to train."
Hearing this, Xian Yu says,
"Look, I may be older, but even I know
you only act like this when you're hiding something.
So tell me—what are you hiding now?"
TRUTH WEAR A MASK OF LIE