Chapter 403 Living Sin, Unwavering Determination — The Transformation of Qayin-Rui
Chronos, in its true form, floats like a giant hourglass, steadily and deliberately moving through the will of the world. With each step, time wraps around and suffocates possibilities—diminishing existence into mere fragments of what once was. In that place, the tense air felt dense, as if each heartbeat of Rui reverberated through space and time, awakening the dormant power within his soul. In the corner, a flickering shadow of light began to emerge, a glow filled with hope and tension, striving to tear through the darkness that engulfed it, creating a contrast between hope and despair.
Joanna staggered. Zeus steadied her with his arm of lightning. And Rui... Rui stood alone before Chronos, blood dripping from his chin, yet his eyes remained focused, ignited not by strength... but by choice. The cacophony of battle echoed around him, each clash of metal and cry of passion igniting his spirit. Within him, something began to rise anew.
Qayin.
"You're truly pathetic."
However, within Rui's soul, the fighting spirit began to ignite, calling forth the memories of the rigorous training she had endured over the years. Combat techniques like Dragon Dance and Kairos Strike spun through her mind—every movement reinforced with dedication and discipline—and the desire to employ them surged through her like a waterfall, revitalizing her previously dimmed spirit.
"Look at yourself. Forcing your will, burning your body for your sister, for that woman of light, for a world that hates you. A world that wants you dead."
In the sky, lightning flashed through the dark shadows, heightening the tension around them. Rui felt every heartbeat resonate like thunder, strengthening his resolve and compelling him to stand tall, even on the brink of collapse. He could sense the surrounding air vibrating, as if nature itself was affected by his struggle, a reminder of the interconnected power between humanity and nature.
"Isn't it easier... to give up and let me take over?"
Rui took a slow breath.
"No."
Qayin's voice pierced the silence like a dagger. Each word contained a challenge, awakening the fighting spirit buried within Rui. A fiery aura burned in her heart, refusing to be extinguished, even when all hope seemed lost—distinct and profound, resembling the spirit of a fighter unwilling to surrender to a bleak destiny.