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Chapter 209: Chapter 208: An Ultimatum from the Outer Domain

“What…”

Facing the man’s exceedingly disrespectful words, the maid’s eyebrows shot up instantly, and Fang Zheng also disdainfully curled his lips.

“Isn’t that so? Listening to the way you were speaking just now, anyone who didn’t know better would think you were raising pigs—demanding they must be fattened up, they must reach a certain weight, otherwise they’re defective and need to be disposed of… Heh, it’s my first time seeing someone treat people like products to be toyed with. Since you’re so capable, why bother raising kids? Wouldn’t building a robot be much more convenient?”

“You……!”

“Utterly disrespectful!”

With Fang Zheng’s words, a boundless killing intent burst forth from the maid, and the Dream Crown atop her head also angrily issued a challenge.

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“You have no idea what we are doing this for; it’s a great mission, it’s…”

“Of course I don’t understand, and I don’t intend to understand either.”

Fang Zheng interrupted the maid’s speech, his gaze turning as cold as ice.

“All I know is that the woman whom the little tyke treats like a real mother is actually being raised like a pig by you… Oh, you haven’t even given her a name, which is even worse than a pig—at least pigs get a tag on them.”

Having said this, Fang Zheng paused for a moment, then once again looked towards the maid.

“Honestly, hands-off and irresponsible parents are annoying enough, but you—your kind makes me feel sick… After all is said and done, you’re raising children just for some mission? So, your visit to Goki City this time wasn’t to check on how Shana is doing, but to inspect your meticulously crafted machine for any damage?” frёeωebɳovel.com

“How insolent!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the maid suddenly extended her hand, several ribbons emerged from behind her with her movement, shooting towards the target in front of her. Watching the ribbons attack him from all directions, Fang Zheng snorted lightly, then raised his hand to push forward. Flames that resembled Dragon Breath surged from his hand, incinerating the ribbons into ash.

“Alright, we can talk about your educational policy later. You came to find me, and it can’t just be to complain. Spit it out if you have something to say, let it rip if you have to fart. I don’t have much fondness for you, but out of respect for the years you’ve taken care of Shana, I will still allow you to finish your piece.”

“………”

This time, the maid fell silent for a long time, her cold stare fixed on Fang Zheng, emanating an icy killing aura. Fang Zheng, however, appeared completely indifferent, squinting his eyes with a dispassionate smile as he watched the maid, acting as if he could wait forever if she chose not to speak. After what felt like ages, the ribbons atop the maid’s head finally spoke.

“A necessary matter.”

“I know… Tiamat.”

Hearing the reminder from her contracted Demon King, Wilhelmina finally let out a sigh and looked back at Fang Zheng, speaking without expression,

“The following is a decree from the Outer Layer Residence.”

“Outer Layer Residence?”

Fang Zheng had heard Shana mention this organization—it was somewhat like a command center and headquarters for the Fire Mist Warriors, but what did it have to do with him?

“Please hand over the ‘Zero Hour Resurgence’ to us.”

“…Oh?”

At this, Fang Zheng’s mouth twitched slightly.

“And the reason?”

“According to reliable information, the organization ‘Masquerade Ball’ of Follower of the Crimson Realm is searching for the whereabouts of Zero Hour Resurgence everywhere. Although it is unclear what schemes they are plotting, we cannot allow the Follower of the Crimson Realm to take possession of such an important Noble Phantasm. Therefore, we hope you will hand over the Zero Hour Resurgence to us.”

“What if I don’t?”

“Do not make a foolish mistake.”

Seeing the obdurate Fang Zheng in front of her, Wilhelmina’s expression grew colder.

“‘Masquerade Ball’ is the most powerful organization of Follower of the Crimson Realm, and even the Fire Mist Warriors cannot be certain of victory against them. You may have some skills, but in the end, you are merely human. You should hand over Zero Hour Resurgence for your own life’s sake. Otherwise, depending on the situation…””

“Forceful recovery.”

“Why didn’t you say so earlier, and we could have ended this?”

Accompanied by a “clang” of a resounding crash, a massive one-handed sword with a trail of cold light materialized, embedding itself heavily into the ground. Fang Zheng held the hilt with one hand, while coldly eyeing the maid before him.

“Bottom line, you’re here to steal it too, right? Cut the crap. I won’t hand over Zero Hour Resurgence, and if you disagree, come at me. I’ll show you just how capable the human you speak of really is!”

As he spoke, a slight smile crept up the corners of Fang Zheng’s mouth as he looked towards the maid. Hearing this, the maid’s face turned a shade darker.

“If that’s how it is, then don’t blame me for being impolite!”

“You’re seeking your own death!”

Before the words had even faded, Wilhelmina leapt into action, charging towards Fang Zheng. Seeing this, Fang Zheng’s mouth also curved up slightly.

“Perfect, it wouldn’t be right to test this on the young girl, but I have no qualms about using it on you… Are you ready? Old woman?”

While speaking, Fang Zheng raised the Vampire in his hand, gazing coldly at his opponent and shouted lowly.

“Seal!!”

The next moment, the world changed.

The howling blizzard instantly obscured Wilhelmina’s vision, prompting the maid to quickly back away from Fang Zheng in shock. But when she opened her eyes again, the scene before her left Wilhelmina dumbfounded.

“This is…”

In front of Wilhelmina were no longer the hills from before but an icy wasteland. On that plain, a pitch-black fortress rose into the sky with blue flames burning like the eyes of souls flickering in and out of sight. The roaring cold wind mixed with snowflakes blew by, bringing an icy chill that penetrated to the bone.

Is this Sealing?

Wilhelmina could swear that since she became a Fire Mist Warrior, she had never seen such a Sealing! Though there had been Followers of the Crimson Realm that modified Sealing, what was before her eyes now went far beyond mere modification!

“Warriors of the Ice Wasteland, rise!”

Following Fang Zheng’s cry, the icy plain before Wilhelmina suddenly swelled, “whoosh,” forming hundreds, if not thousands, of small mounds. The next moment, the maid saw countless undead creatures with Soulfire burning in their eye sockets crawling out of the ice, issuing heart-chilling roars as they raised their weapons and attacked her!

“Is this Phosphorus?”

“A troublesome foe!”

As Dream Crown spoke, numerous white ribbons solidified instantly, forming a fox mask over Wilhelmina’s face, akin to Shana transforming into Fiery Eye when in battle. This was also Wilhelmina’s combat form. She leaped up, stretched out her arms in front of her. As she did so, ribbons swirled around the fox mask and shot towards the undead creatures, nailing the ones that lunged towards her to the ground. The ribbons, which appeared soft, exhibited the cutting power of sharp blades in Wilhelmina’s hands, cleaving the approaching undead in two.

But this was just the beginning.

“Roar——!”

A cold chill rushed forward as the Frost Nest Female Dragon flapped its wings, its maw wide open as it dived at Wilhelmina, who was still in the air. Faced with the massive creature hurtling towards her, Wilhelmina showed no fear. As a battle-hardened Fire Mist Warrior, she had fought countless Followers of the Crimson Realm, facing all manner of strange enemies. So, although surprised by her current predicament, Wilhelmina quickly reacted. Ribbons crisscrossed, flying into the air, and before the Frost Nest Female Dragons could even respond, they were dismembered and vanished into flames in the air.

However, before Wilhelmina could relax, accompanied by the sound of Skybreaker, a Bone Spear whistled across the sky towards her. This time, Wilhelmina failed to evade in time, hastily raising her hands as ribbons quickly wove together in front of her to form a white round shield. The moment the shield took shape, the Bone Spear struck it with a “clang” and was deflected. Even so, the impact from the Bone Spear was too much, and with a cry, Wilhelmina was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

“This is…”

As Wilhelmina stood up again, she realized she was surrounded.

In front of her stood a huge skeletal Creature wielding a giant axe, shrouded in cold air, its hollow eye sockets flickering with Soulfire.

Not far from this skeletal Creature, the Death Whisperer let out a hoarse laugh, the power of ice consolidating in her hands and ready to unleash. Abominations and Flesh Giants blocked Wilhelmina’s way like a wall on either side, and thousands of undead were emerging from the icy ground, slowly creeping towards their prey.

Above her head, the Blood Queen flapped her wings, watching the woman below with an evil smile. Gargoyles, resembling bats, hovered around her, forming a solid barrier. And on the cliff to the side, a Frost Dragon proudly lifted its head, disdainfully watching the ‘little bug’ before it.

“Now… welcome to the twenty-five-man Hero Mode!”

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