No, something is wrong...
The path she points to will lead the entire world toward its end...
Amid the chaos in your mind, one thought rises with absolute clarity.
Like someone drowning, you cling to the only rope within reach and force yourself to rise against the current.
...Then tell me, Gray Raven, how do you plan to save this world?
There's no disappointment in her eyes, and no anger either. Only pity.
I've seen countless tragedies that no mortal could prevent... Even you have died in some of them.
Look at what's left of the Sanctuary. The so-called Cardinal Deity is nothing more than a machine that keeps the Supreme Heaven in power. He crossed the star gate and came all the way from another world to enslave the people of this planet.
The rules of this world are designed to keep us fighting each other. And while we fight, he watches and picks a handful of lucky survivors to become "Ascendants." Then he sends them through the star gate, using them as pawns to expand his empire.
I won't let anyone be turned into a puppet by Supreme Heaven. And I will never let this world be handed over to that parasite.
As she speaks, the Night Sovereign lowers her arm and places her hand over her chest.
The heart once held in a human body now beats fiercely inside her.
Or...
Her expression twists in sorrow. A deep, bottomless sadness threatens to pull her under.
Do you still believe, like you used to, that sacrificing yourself is the only way to make the world better?
A drop of blood slides down your arm and falls into the bottomless abyss below your feet.
...Really?
Before she can react, you draw your pistol from its holster. Warm blood rushes through the rifling inside the barrel and quickly forms into the shape of a bullet.
You aim at the chest of the Night Sovereign.
There's no time to hesitate. Your finger moves to the trigger almost by instinct.
A beam of crimson light cuts across the night sky in a brilliant arc. It strikes Nirvatia right in the chest.
Her body starts to fall backward. It should fall slowly. But a second figure, brighter and burning with heat, rushes in. One powerful strike sends her flying high into the air.
So that was Nyarlathotep's mirror prison? Took a little trip inside, and honestly? Not that impressive.
Compared to that, don't you think my Infinite Illusion Realm is way more fun?
Be quiet. No one wants to wander into your illusion.
As the mist clears, the Four Horsemen stand ahead in full view. They speak to each other casually, just as they always do. Even with the crisis looming before them, none of them seems alarmed.
Everyone... stay sharp.
Watanabe puts on his wide-brimmed hat. He steps forward ahead of the others and lifts his gun, resting it across his shoulder.
We're up against someone who holds the combined powers of the Cardinal Deity and the Lord of Death. We can't afford to let our guard down for even a second.
So, Gray Raven. What's the plan? Should we just kill everyone and get it over with?
Lilith grins with her usual flair. The tip of her umbrella points toward the ruined Sanctuary, where armies of angels and demons crawl toward you now that the spell has broken.
Mindless killing will only bring more suffering to this world...
Wanshi sighs quietly, then raises his lantern. He aims at the black tide of enemies rushing in below.
Fine, Famine. Just for this time... let me take her soul.
Then we'll use the lantern to glimpse her true intent.
I don't mind playing the nice one for once. But what about you, Gray Raven? Are you going to spare her?
Then that's what we'll do.
Everyone, focus. There's no backup coming. No pause. It's just us standing against the armies of all Three Realms.
Vera pulls her dual-bladed lance from the ground and points it straight at the Night Sovereign above.
Bloodsworn, give us your command.
Copy!
