nyslfriends #256 - Section 256
#256 - Section 256
"Even I was copied?"
Rhode raised an eyebrow, his face showing more delight than anger.
He was curious to see just how capable this mirrored version of himself truly was.
Whoosh!
The Chaos Blade in his hand burst into raging flames. Rhode didn't dodge; instead, he directly met the incoming copy with a downward slash.
Boom!
A terrifying roar erupted.
The resulting shockwave swept through the entire mirror world.
Rhode's figure didn't budge an inch; all the attacks and kinetic energy were absorbed by the Immortal Armor.
But the fake on the opposite side wasn't so lucky—it was sent flying.
"Fake things are just fake."
Rhode muttered softly, noticing fine cracks appearing on the surrounding space.
It can't withstand even this level of combat?
He really overestimated this guy.
If it's only this strong, then I might as well shatter this world in one go.
Rhode took a deep breath.
He channeled all the power absorbed by the Immortal Armor back into his body.
Gathering all his strength, he concentrated it in his arms and unleashed a forward slash.
Whoosh!
With a sound like shattering glass, the smooth space before him revealed dense cracks, like broken glass.
In a low, muffled roar, the mirror world shattered piece by piece.
Like collapsing building blocks, it completely disintegrated.
At the same time, far away in the Chris Kingdom's palace.
The Queen stared in disbelief at the cracks appearing on the magic mirror before her.
Listening to the wails coming from the magic mirror, the Queen's expression was blank.
She had never imagined that someone could shatter the magic mirror.
To be able to shatter the magic mirror with a single strike, what kind of monster is this guy?
However, seeing the Chris Kingdom's army being teleported back, the Queen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Although the magic mirror was damaged, it was good as long as these soldiers were still here.
As for the damage to the magic mirror, it could slowly recover with enough time.
"Are you alright? Magic Mirror!"
Thinking that she still needed the magic mirror's power, the Queen still asked hypocritically.
Although her face showed concern, only she knew what she was really thinking.
Although she still needed the magic mirror's power, the magic mirror's growing ambition and greed had made her feel a sense of unease.
Now that the magic mirror's power was damaged, it was actually a good thing for her.
After all, only in this way could she better control the magic mirror.
"Your Majesty, I need sacrifices to restore my power so that I can continue to serve you."
After a moment, the magic mirror's calm voice sounded in her ear.
However, the Queen still sensed a feeling of weakness in that voice.
"Alright, but the sacrifices I promised you will be halved."
"Consider it a punishment for your poor performance."
The Queen's calm voice made the magic mirror tremble, clearly somewhat angry.
Queen Frannie looked at the trembling magic mirror, not worried at all.
Although she needed the magic mirror's power to help her, the magic mirror also needed her to provide sacrifices to become stronger. The relationship between her and the magic mirror was purely one of mutual exploitation.
With her current strength, even without the magic mirror, she could still sit firmly on the throne, but conversely, if the magic mirror didn't have her help, it could only gather dust in a dark place.
She was the one who held the power now.
The magic mirror's power was damaged, making it the best time to suppress it.
Sure enough, after a moment of silence, the magic mirror's humble voice sounded, with a hint of flattery.
"As you wish, esteemed Queen."
The magic mirror's voice contained unwillingness, but its main body had suffered serious damage. If it didn't have the Queen's help, it would take at least decades or even centuries to repair the damaged mirror on its own.
So, no matter how unwilling it was, it could only choose to submit.
This time, it had originally wanted to get some benefits from the Queen, but it didn't expect to encounter such a terrifying fellow.
Not only did it not get any benefits, but it even had to sacrifice some of its own essence.
The Queen nodded in satisfaction and directly sent servants to select 500 heavily injured soldiers to sacrifice to the magic mirror.
A moment later, a group of panicked and bewildered soldiers were brought into the palace hall.
They looked at the Queen sitting on the throne with panicked eyes, not knowing what kind of fate awaited them.
"You may begin."
The Queen's calm voice echoed in the hall.
Having received permission, the magic mirror didn't have the mind to be picky about these weak, old, and disabled soldiers.
It was best to accept what it could get and recover some strength. If it continued to be picky, it might not even have these weak, old, and disabled soldiers left.
Whoosh!
A terrifying devouring force instantly erupted from the magic mirror.
The 500 soldiers didn't even have the strength to resist and were directly devoured of all their life force by the magic mirror.
The cracks all over the magic mirror disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Although it was still somewhat dilapidated, it was much better than before.
After devouring these soldiers, the magic mirror's power recovered a lot.
The Queen's face was somewhat worried. Thinking of the guy who could even shatter the magic mirror, she felt an indescribable sense of crisis.
"Magic Mirror, can you see what that guy is doing now?"
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, my current power has not recovered, and I cannot spy on such a long distance for the time being."
The magic mirror's voice was apologetic, but only it knew the true situation.
Although its power was damaged, it was not to the point where it could not even release a spying spell.
But it didn't dare to take the risk now.
In case this spying was discovered by that guy, it couldn't withstand another attack.
"Of course, if you can provide me with another 5,000 humans as sacrifices, perhaps I can help you see what he is doing now."
Hearing the price the magic mirror proposed, the Queen immediately dismissed the idea.
If it was 500 humans as sacrifices, she might consider it.
But 5,000 humans as sacrifices was a bit too close to her bottom line.
If 500 soldiers suddenly disappeared in the kingdom, she could still find an excuse to cover it up, but if 5,000 soldiers suddenly disappeared.
The other surviving soldiers would definitely guess something.
Once these things she had done were known.
Who else in the entire Chris Kingdom would serve her?
The entire Chris Kingdom's people would see her as an enemy.
So, whether it was for her own rule or to prevent the magic mirror's power from growing, she could not agree to this excessive request.
"Besides this method, is there any other way?"
As soon as the Queen's voice fell, a faint voice came from the magic mirror.
"Yes, Snow White's heart."
Snow White?
The Queen couldn't help but frown upon hearing this. Although her relationship with her stepdaughter was not very good, she still couldn't accept taking Snow White's heart to repair the magic mirror.
Moreover, why did the magic mirror have such a strong obsession with Snow White?
The Queen couldn't help but have a thought in her mind.
A long time ago, the magic mirror seemed to have been bewitching her to kill Snow White.
This matter had always made her feel very strange.
Why would an ordinary girl who was just a little pretty be coveted so much by the magic mirror?
Could it be that Snow White was hiding some secret she didn't know?
Thinking of this, the Queen's eyes suddenly turned cold.
She hated being betrayed, but she hated even more when someone hid something from her.
In her opinion, this was no different from betraying her.
"Tell me, what secrets are hidden on Snow White?"
The Queen's low voice made the magic mirror fall silent.
After a moment, the magic mirror's faint voice sounded again.
"Snow White is a person favored by fate. According to the development of fate, she will unite with a noble prince, overthrow your rule, and destroy the magic mirror."
"In her blood and heart lies hidden powerful magic, this magic can undo the seal on me and unleash the more powerful forces within the magic mirror."
"So, I want to kill her."
Snow White, a person favored by fate, will overthrow her rule?
Hearing the magic mirror's words, the first thought in the Queen's mind was disbelief.
Thinking of that pure and kind child, the Queen couldn't imagine that this child would overthrow her rule.
Although she didn't like Snow White.
But this didn't mean she had a strong dislike for Snow White.
On the contrary, the reason she truly hated Snow White was because of Snow White's purity and kindness.
Every time she saw that pure and flawless smile.
She felt that the darkness in her heart was deeply stimulated.
Once upon a time, she was also such a pure and kind girl, but everything she had experienced had forced her to become what she was now.
When she saw Snow White, she felt like she was seeing her former self.
The unbearable past surged into her heart.
Of course, the most important thing was the deep jealousy she felt towards Snow White in her heart.
Why was she able to enjoy all the best things in this world from birth?
No sadness, no betrayal.
No need to worry about survival.