That's fine, I don't want to hurt anyone anymore, but my fellow citizens, my sins are far from being atoned for, and it would be nice if none of this was true.

"You've made a decision that belongs to your true self. A white robe swayed in front of Shore's eyes facing the sky, "I'm not mistaken, even in the deepest darkness, you will always stick to your heart." ”

"Is that you?" Shore was incomparably familiar with the voice, the last time he was mentally overwhelmed by the first awakening of the Word, it was this voice that guided him to finally grasp the power of the Word's awakening.

"Looks like you haven't forgotten me, long time no see, Shore Robert. The white-robed man smiled in a brisk tone, his hood covering his face so tightly that there was no way to see his true face.

"It's a pity that it's the last one. Shore felt that his life was coming to an end, "I'm sorry that I can't seem to be the true successor of Maia as you say, and I'm sorry to disappoint you." ”

"What nonsense are you talking about?" the white-robed man waved his hand indifferently, "Your life can't end like this, after all, there are more important things waiting for you to do." ”

The white-robed man stretched out his hand to Maia, who had pierced into Shore's chest, and the moment his hand grasped the hilt of Shore's sword, the blade that had been deeply pierced into Shore's chest immediately began to dissipate, and in just a few seconds, the original Maia had completely disappeared.

"It's time for you to wake up from this nightmare. The white-robed man stood up and waved his hand, and the apocalyptic scene of the original ruined walls dissipated just like Maia just now, and finally the whole world turned back to the foggy world when Shore first heard the white-robed man's voice.

"I'm alive. Shore felt the strength return to his body in an instant, and he jumped up from the ground to check the condition of his body up and down with a little surprise, and all the original wounds on his body were gone, even the deepest wound on his chest was completely gone.

"Looks like he's alive again. The white-robed man laughed, "Isn't this a good life? ”

"The city is gone. Shore looked around and said, "And those people, by the way, where is the young man named Neo?"

"Don't you understand?" the white-robed man reached out and tapped Shore on the head, "Everything you saw was an illusion, whether it was the city or the so-called survivors, even that Neo was just your illusion." ”

"Is it a hallucination?" Shore really couldn't tell what was an illusion and what was a fact. "But the pain is so real, is it just a nightmare of mine?"

"You've fallen for Mephistopheles' real nightmare. The white-robed man explained softly, "Those who fall for this trick will forever fall into the most fearful dream in their hearts, and eventually die of a mental breakdown, and if I don't come, you should be killed." ”

"That's the nightmare I fear the most. Shore recalled the scene and swallowed, "Is what I fear all that was presented in that dream?"

"That's right. The white-robed man replied, "That is your inner demon, the embodiment of what you fear most in your heart." ”

"I've always been afraid of failure!" Shore knew that everything was a nightmare, but his hands were still trembling slightly. "I'm afraid I won't be able to protect the people I want to protect, I'm afraid I'll not be able to do my job, and I have that fear in my heart!"

"Everybody has fears. The white-robed man put his hand on Shore's shoulder, "And the drop of darkness that has been hidden in your heart has finally been fully revealed in that situation." ”

"There's darkness lurking inside of me. Shore acknowledged this fact with a wry smile, "I'm ashamed that I've been fighting as a guardian of humanity all along, and I didn't expect someone like me to have such a terrifying darkness in my heart." ”

"Maybe you can't be blamed for that. The white-robed man suddenly muttered to himself.

"What did you say?" Shore asked, looking up, "Is there anyone secretly arranging all this?"

"It's not like that. The white-robed man realized that he seemed to have lost some of his temper just now, "But I can't tell you right now, and one day you'll understand." ”

"Actually, I've always thought you were suspicious. Shore suddenly became a little more vigilant in his eyes, "You seem to know me well from the beginning, whether it was Maia at that time, or rescue me now, have you always approached me purposefully." ”

The white-robed man was stunned for a moment, and finally looked at the vigilant Xiao Er and finally couldn't help laughing: "Hahaha! Really, how did you have such an idea? Ah, laugh at me, please, if I am really your enemy, then I don't need to save you so many times!"

"That's right. Xiao Er touched the back of his head and couldn't help laughing, "You have indeed saved me many times, please forgive me if you are offended by what happened just now." ”

"It's okay. "This just means that you have everything a true warrior has, and you are always on the alert that is almost suffocating." ”

"Thank you for the compliment. "But you should be here for more than just to save me from a nightmare, right?"

"Of course, it's not that simple. The white-robed man said with a little approval, "There are some things that I think I should show you now." ”

"What's that?" Shore asked, frowning.

"You'll know when you see it. The white-robed man raised his hand and waved it in the air, and a huge display appeared in front of the two of them, and when Xiao Er carefully looked at the picture played on the display, he was suddenly stunned.

"Is that me!?" Shore cried, roaring like a beast on the screen, his own body being consumed by the pitch-black mire.

"It's not just you. The white-robed man reminded him, "And all your companions." ”

The screen suddenly expanded the field of vision, and now the situation of Ye Xiang and Raven was completely under Ye Xiang's view.

"Oh no, the two of them are already in a deep predicament!" Shore keenly noticed that the ground was rapidly becoming dark, and all the vegetation on the dark ground had withered in an instant.

"If they get contaminated with this darkness, then they will—"

"I'm going to die here. The white-robed man quietly uttered the second half of what Shore did not dare to say, "They will die, and no living thing will be able to escape from the darkness that Mephistopheles has released." ”

"Then I have to hurry back to this world now. "I can't just watch them die like this," Shore said firmly. ”

"Not yet!" the white-robed man rejected his request, "At least now you are completely incapable of it!"

"What are you kidding?" Shore felt the anger rush over his head, "That's my companions, now that they're in deep danger, how can I do nothing!?"

"Do you want to die?" the white-robed man asked in a calm tone, "I'll just ask this, do you want to die?"

"What kind of stupid question is this?" Shore roared, "Is there any use in asking such stupid questions now?"

"Of course it works. "If you want to die, then I can return you to the present world now, and then there is only one result: you will be defeated by Mephistopheles and eventually die here with your companions." ”

"Why do you say that!?"

"I know you. The white-robed man smiled, "I have always existed in your spiritual world, I know what you think, so to speak, in some ways, I even know you better than yourself." ”

"Do you mean I'm going to lose this battle?" Shore suddenly deflated after listening to what the white-robed man said, "It's impossible to defeat that Mephistopheles guy anyway, is it impossible with my current strength?"

"That's right, it's completely impossible. The white-robed man said, "With your current strength, you can't even defeat Mephistopheles before you cast the demonization, not to mention that if Mephistopheles launches the demonization, your chances of winning will be almost infinitely equal to zero!"

"So what should I do?" Shore clenched his fists, "what the hell am I going to do to take that guy down, I can't fall a second time in a place like this!"

"Of course there is. The white-robed man replied, "But can you risk your life to get this truly awakened power?"

"The power of the real awakening?" Shore was full of surprise, "Isn't the power I awaken now real?"

"Your current awakening of the Word is only a half-finished product, and the true power is far from being reached, which is why I say that you will definitely fail, only the power of the true awakening can defeat Mephistopheles. ”

"Come then!" said Shore without hesitation, his eyes full of determination in the face of death. "Even if I have to risk my life, I will definitely get the true power of this Word after awakening, in order to save my companions, no, for the future of mankind!"

"I see. The white-robed man looked into Shore's eyes and finally nodded approvingly, "You've made up your mind, so let's end this final trial now!"

"Is there still time?" Shore asked, a little anxiously, "I'm worried that there might not be enough time." ”

"It doesn't matter. The white-robed man replied calmly, "The time here is completely different from the outside world, a minute here is just a second outside, you don't need to worry about time at all, but you should worry about the next trial." ”

"I'm determined to die. Shore smiled slightly, "No matter what kind of cruel trial it is, I will do my best to complete it for you!"

"That's fine. The white-robed man waved his hand slightly, and the ground of the entire world immediately shook violently, and on the ground, a huge crack was rapidly appearing, and when the rift opened up to a large enough area, a long object rose from the gap.

"Is this, a cross?" Shore exclaimed as he saw the object, "It's the first time I've seen such a huge cross." ”

"It's not meant to wow you. The white-robed man suddenly opened his palm, and the chains on the cross wrapped around Shore's limbs and neck like snakes, and locked Shore firmly to the cross with an unbelievably huge force.

"What a terrifying power!" the chains nearly crushed Shore's bones to pieces, "Is this what you call a trial?"

"It's already started. The white-robed man said calmly, "From now on, you will continue this most terrifying soul trial, you will most likely die, but as long as you survive, you can get the true power of the awakening of the Holy Word." I'll give you one last chance to choose, are you still willing to continue to take the trial?"

"Isn't that a joke?" Shore laughed, apparently under the weight of such pain. "I fought to make everyone smile and live, carrying the legacy of my comrades, in order to realize our dreams, I will never compromise!"