[Your words struck a nerve with every Silvermane Guard, awakening the will for 'Preservation' sleeping within their bloodlines as they faced the crisis threatening their loved ones and children.]
[In that moment, you faintly heard the vast, echoing strikes ringing from the ends of the cosmos. A golden giant, raising a massive hammer, cast a glance your way from the depths of the empty void.]
[Golden radiance showered the earth. Fueled by your unwavering conviction, after seven long centuries, this land of endless frost finally received the long-lost blessing of 'Preservation,' Qlipoth.]
[The Silvermane Guards defending the front lines caught a glimpse of the Path's edge. Though they hadn't fully set foot on the Path of 'Preservation,' they could draw a sliver of strength from it.]
[They raised their arms in fervent cries, vowing to become the final line of defense with their own flesh and blood, holding back the relentless tide of the Fragmentum!]
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Watching this scene, everyone in the live stream was wide-eyed with shock.
None of them had expected that, even in such a hopeless situation, the man could still summon hope through his sheer conviction!
'Preservation' Qlipoth, who hadn't so much as glanced at Belobog in seven hundred years, had now, because of Bai Heng's resolve, showered the land with the light of 'Preservation' once more!
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Stelle: 「What kind of "looking doomed" is this? This is pure wish-fulfillment novel material! I'm totally into it! Love to see it!」
Silver Wolf: 「Gives off that vibe of being hard-carried by your team's gigachad in a ranked game. But there's definitely a slacker on this team. Not naming names.」
Bronya Rand:「.......」
Sparkle: 「Don't worry, Miss Bronya Rand. Sure, you're kinda useless, but you're pretty!~ Sure, you can't make effective decisions, but you're really pretty! Sure, you haven't accomplished much, but you're seriously so pretty!」
Firefly: 「Is that really supposed to be comforting.....」
Himeko (HSR): 「But it must be said, the unwavering conviction Mr. Bai Heng of this world possesses is truly astonishing. He has always walked firmly on his chosen path, never wavering in the face of obstacles.」
Himeko (HSR): 「As for Bronya, it's not that she hasn't done well, but Mr. Bai Heng's brilliance is simply too dazzling, which makes Bronya seem... well... a little less remarkable~」
March 7th: 「Himeko, I can tell you're trying to be tactful... but you really didn't have to add that last part....」
Kiana: 「Speaking of which, now that they have this 'Preservation' power, does it mean Mr. Bai Heng can hold back that horde of monsters?」
Topaz: 「It's still likely very difficult. Summoning the gaze of the "Amber Lord" through sheer conviction is more than enough to prove the strength of Mr. Bai Heng's will. But ultimately, he's only just set foot on the Path of Preservation. The Silvermane Guards have merely glimpsed a spark of it; the amount of Preservation's power they can draw upon is extremely limited.」
Topaz: 「Compared to before, they just have a tiny bit more of a chance. But don't worry. Since Mr. Bai Heng has already created one miracle, why not expect him to create another?」
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Topaz's words shifted the worry in everyone's hearts into anticipation.
Yes, using human conviction to draw the gaze of an Aeon from beyond the stars—he had already created one miracle. So, he could very well create another!
It was with this anticipation that new footage appeared in the live stream.
Bathed in the falling light of 'Preservation,' every Silvermane Guard had a faint golden glint in their eyes. Following Bai Heng's towering figure, they were determined to build the sturdiest line of defense with their own flesh and blood!
And in the next moment, the tidal wave of Fragmentum creatures was upon them!
A struggle between human will and Fragmentum monsters unfolded before everyone's eyes!
They saw Bai Heng, shrouded in dark golden light sturdy as rock, leap into the encircling Fragmentum creatures. The imaginary energy of 'Preservation' crystallized into amber-like barriers layering around him, making him resemble a golden giant striding across the battlefield!
They saw Bai Heng wave his hand, summoning dark golden barriers to block a deadly hail of arrows for the Silvermane Guards behind him.
They saw that tall figure hurl his axe like a cannonball, brutally carving a path through the enemy.
They saw even more—the crystalline armor on his body, lacking a supply of imaginary energy, gradually turning to dust, revealing the wounded body beneath.
Yet even so, his movements never ceased!
His commands still reached the ears of every Silvermane Guard still fighting. He could still intercept threats from behind for his soldiers amidst the chaotic battle.
Even as his blood dyed the pure white snow beneath him crimson.
Scene after scene impacted everyone watching the stream. Even they, who possessed various forms of great power, were deeply moved by the Bai Heng on screen.
Not because his power was overwhelming, but because the conviction he held struck at their very souls.
Meanwhile, likely to enhance the viewing experience, the live stream split into an additional screen.
This screen showed no intense fighting, nor any glaring bloodshed.
Yet, the scene playing out on it captivated everyone all the same.
It was Bronya.
Having rushed back to Qlipoth Fort, she immediately reported the critical situation on the front lines and Belobog's impending peril.
As expected, Cocolia met her report with cold indifference.
But this time, Bronya did not lower her head and sigh in resignation, accepting her mother's arrangements as she had before.
Under the astonished gazes of all the officials, the once sheltered flower stood her ground against the current Supreme Guardian, Cocolia, arguing with reason and evidence, and coldly rebuking the officials who stood by indifferently.
Though she failed to secure military reinforcements, Bronya still managed to gather a substantial force!
—Just like on the night of rebirth four years ago, she echoed that man's presence, speaking with powerful conviction before the Qlipoth Fort. The guards were moved by her words; the wounded Gepard Landau donned his uniform once more because of her; even ordinary citizens picked up their tools and joined the young woman, marching toward the front lines together!
The two screens stood side-by-side in the live stream, creating an indescribable nuance.
In this moment, the two were saviors walking together through the snowstorm, each using their own actions to sing their own hymns of salvation!
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