Chapter 1293: Chapter 876: True Nature (Part 2)

But for the Great Sword tasked with executing missions, knowing that there is such an external force connected to the previous upheavals in the world is inevitable.

It’s just that, according to rumors, those Outsiders are supposedly ordinary people, only possessing a powerful weapon capable of hunting Demons.

“The outside world is more than just the neighboring Neon Country, nothing but a speck on the map.”

Makabala snorted with derision

“I previously heard an intriguing title, Abyssal. Although I don’t know what it is, something bearing such a name must now be heavily polluted by Abyss Aura…”

In the well-informed Makabala of the Burning Legion, he knew that things with such titles might be the most contaminated by Abyss Pollution.

“At least it’s claimed to be NO.1, probably in the top five of the Great Swords here, after all, information will continue to flow in, and so far, the gains are quite good.”

CC himself, being long-lived, was used to life and death. Though not a notorious villain, his expression was very indifferent at this moment.

On the contrary, Kirito and Asuna both felt a bit of reluctance.

Asuna brushed her hair back and squatted down, saying with a slight apology

“You all don’t need to be tense; we aren’t traditional villains in that sense.”

However, with someone like Makabala around, such words had almost no credibility.

Not traditional villains, so they must be non-traditional then?

Shi Wen, beside them, opened his mouth to speak but ultimately shut it again.

If you’re not villains, then kindly let me go, I am not a villain either…

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A pot of fish stew was cooking over the campfire outside, modern seasonings added to it, exuding a rich aroma as Asuna stirred it.

With a can of canned beef heated and consumed, Theresa and a few others, who had recovered from numbness and no longer tried to resist, also experienced the taste of this food from the outside world.

This certainly wasn’t comparable to the bread of this era, made just for survival.

Even Priscilla, lying on the ground and bound by fel energy, awakened and maintaining an awakened state, couldn’t help but glance over several times.

“I’m really hungry too.”

“We don’t have any viscera for you to eat.”

CC, from who knows where, took out a pizza, nibbled at it slowly, and looked at Priscilla on the ground with indifference.

Even Kirito and Asuna, who tended to be kind-hearted, weren’t stupid enough to plead for this thing.

Based on the known conventions, it’s largely expected that she will end up as an experiment subject sooner or later in Nie Jianli or Momonga’s hands.

This world before them was undoubtedly quite evil.

It was thanks to this meal that Theresa and the others let down their guard a bit, feeling somewhat more trusting towards them.

An absolute crush in terms of strength, this delicious normal food, Kirito and his two companions looked more like normal humans, all serving to verify this fact.

And although Makabala had revealed his demon form, he had adhered to CC’s instructions throughout, which also piqued their concern.

“So you’re saying our world is merely a fragment among many? There are countless pieces, with worlds more miserable than ours, and some that are far better…”

It was Theresa who, rather confidently, took the initiative to ask for clarification.

“Indeed, as you’ve seen in terms of strength, even though you’re not weak, you’re not particularly outstanding to us. It’s just that our leader recently acquired a great treasure, and most of it is still empty, so we’d need some people to do tasks.”

At this point, CC paused, then looked at them with a hint of golden shine in his eyes

“I suppose you wouldn’t want to be buried for your organization, preferring to die rather than surrender.”

The Great Swords are all unfortunate girls who have encountered Demons, created by melding into Demon flesh according to their training and personality.

They mainly divide into defensive and offensive types.

Organizational control over them heavily relies on their bonds, brainwashing during training, and the restraint of purging betrayers of the organization.

Upon hearing CC’s words, even Theresa, who could be considered a traitor to the organization, fell into silence.

Even Ireya, ranked NO.3, was silent for a moment before saying

“We actually know the nature of the organization, and to the organization, we’re just tools. But each of us has a deep hatred for Demons; everyone wants to expel all Demons, and even Priscilla wanted that, though the world outside is vast, but…”

At this point, Ireya couldn’t help but sigh

“But I’m indeed quite tired, as Theresa said, if not for you, we would likely not be able to defeat Priscilla and would eventually die at her hands. Since our lives are saved by you, and I’ve killed enough Demons, personally, I have no opinion…”

Ireya’s words carried a slight air of transcendence; indeed, she had thoughts of retiring.

Every day was filled with fighting Demons or executing comrades about to undergo Demonization, simply endless killing, and they were often loathed by the world.

Even if they saved people, they frequently got rubbish thrown at them, suffering various attacks.

Such experiences left her physically and mentally exhausted, bringing about a sense of weariness.

A change of scenery might do well…

“Actually, I think you don’t need to struggle so much with it.”

CC tossed a log into the campfire in front, while gnawing on his pizza, speaking indistinctly

“Although not completely certain, considering our leader’s nature to take advantage of every opportunity… “

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