BXBX NOVEL Chapter 266: No one survives. [1/2]
"Yes, they do, because a gun cannot get blessed. But I intended to keep this as a memento not as a weapon."
"Tell you what, the day you tell the world you are Formless that thing is yours, but until then I need everything at my disposal."
"Such a cheapskate. Who knows when that would be?"
"Wait for me. I will kick so much zombie ass by the time I am done, being Formless would be like a badge of honor."
"Then I shall fervently await for that day to arrive dear."
This was the conversation I had with Lilly, the weapon she wanted was the M60. But there was a reason why she created her fake {Fate} thirst. As a princess of the Battlefront, I cannot imagine what she had to endure for her status.
I found myself making a grim face when I understood what Lilly was trying to do. Out of compassion, I reached out to her and asked in a gentle tone.
"Lilly, are you sure? I haven\'t been able to keep my promise yet. I take back my words, you can take it without doing what I asked."
My wife smiled brightly as she replied.
"Oh my, my heart is blissful to see how much you treasure me. Dear, you are mistaken. Your promise to me has already been fulfilled."
Lilly took my hand and held it to hers.
"Top of the Annihilation rankings in the Wraith division for 3 days in a row after your debut. Most Dirge Sirens completed in a single night by a mercenary. Top of the Annihilation rankings for a single squad. Commander of the 2nd Amendment Army. Chairman of the Limitless Logistics Group. Need I go on?"
"But those are just..."
"Dearest, after years of stagnation, the battlefront has been revitalized, all because of you. The Formless, a group that was once disrespected, are all using you as inspiration. The 2nd Amendment, a group comprised of the Formless, has begun to become a beacon of change."
"..."
"Everyone here grew terrified of being called Formless. Even with everything at my disposal, the best I could do was hide my true nature. It was shameful. But you, my dearest, were different. You stood up and fought on your own. Such bravery rallied my sisters to your side."
Lilly then placed my hand over her heart.
"Limitless. That is what the Formless wish to be called now. Many have found courage in your very name. To be without form is to be without limit. Dearest, your every action is so dazzling that it feels like a new dawn. I could never stand on the same stage as you."
[Limitless, you have received a data packet from Minerva, would you like to see it?]
"Honey, Lilly is not lying. These are the headlines from the other battle fronts."
I checked Bella\'s message and looked at the contents.
The majority of the information was in a number of different languages, with most using the Latin alphabet, and only a few using English. There were even some written in Cyrillic, Chinese, and Arabic. I had no idea what they were saying, so I tried to get some help.
"{Interpret}."
[Continental - News
- [AU] UPDATE! His Majesty the Merciless Begins Subsidizing Formless Programs!
- [AU] UNBELIEVABLE! Formless Adventure Party "Without Limit" approved after grueling application process.
- [AF] GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! The African battle front is commissioning transporter-type Fates to try their hand at modern combat in Hellsgate! Apply now!
- [AS] BREAKING NEWS! China, Japan, Korea and India Establish Formless research group, Fengshui!
- [EU] EPIC VICTORY! Pro-Formless Party Wins Elections for European NATO Reaper Representatives!
- [AF] UNEXPECTED! After Limitless, hundreds of Reapers come out as Formless.
- [SA] "We never thought it would be possible." Pablo Ortiz becomes the first Formless Phantom in South America! How does he compare to the legendary Limitless?
- [AU] A NEW BEGINNING! The Formless of the AU unite to form the first ever Formless Army called "Limit Breaker".
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"..."
"Husband, even in the EU, the Formless are no longer hiding. Eager to prove their worth, they are all training en masse."
"A week ago, this wouldn\'t have been possible. Darling was the one who proved it could be done."
"And if it can be done once. It can be done again. Master, even without meaning to, the Formless all over the world had their souls set on fire by your amazing feats."
"Possum is pretty fucking awesome. Why wouldn\'t they be?"
"And unlike the manifested, the Formless are characterized by unyielding will. Beloved, this all started with you."
"Honey, because you have shown that people like us can fly, thousands now want to soar into the skies. And with the NA continent as your ground zero, the Formless are coming from all over to meet you."
"Dearest, none of us here has done a single mission in Hellsgate. It would be shameless for me to continue hiding under a false {Fate}. Not when the rest of my sisters are bravely raising their heads."
"I couldn\'t care less about what happens to the world. Lilly, I want to know if you are sure? I don\'t want you to lose what you\'ve worked so hard for because of something like this."
"Ara, are you sure that you don\'t want to give me your precious gun?"
"Lilly..."
"Dear, you are such a party pooper. Of course I am scared. I was already not well liked for being my father\'s bastard. But I am also excited. I finally got over my bottleneck and progressed to level 5! And unlike before, I have the Sirens and you with me."
"Okay. Then I will just do my best to take out all the annoying fuckers."
Lilly giggled like a child and replied happily. "Yes, I look forward to it, dear."
I moved to an open area and called for the M60 and all its ammo.
"{Withdraw}! M60, M60 ammo."
As the weapon appeared, the other Sirens all began to complain.
"Lilly, your gift would lose it\'s meaning if you traded for it instead. Beloved needs this weapon, doesn\'t he?"
"Then you all give gifts and I would trade instead. This weapon has accompanied my dearest in his constant triumphs. It even smells like him. With this, I will always have a piece of him to protect me when I do battle."
"..." x6
"Honey, hand over your entire arsenal. I want to trade as well."
"Me too, darling!"
"Master I as well."
"Husband, would it be okay if I join the trade?"
"Beloved, I don\'t know anything about guns, could you teach me?"
"Ah! Liv, that is sneaky! Possum me too!"
And just like that, the Sirens each choose a weapons from my Wraith armory.