bookrandom Chapter 246 A No-Regrets End, A New Beginning
Chapter 246 A No-Regrets End, A New Beginning
In the dilapidated hotel, sunlight streamed through the bleached window, illuminating the makeshift bed. Lisa slowly opened her eyes and saw Russell sitting beside her, gazing at her tenderly. Her face was still pale; the damage from the Chaos Curse had seeped deep into her soul. Although she had survived, her time was running out.
"You're awake." Russell's voice carried a hint of a smile, but his eyes held a deep sadness.
Lisa nodded slightly, a weak smile playing on her lips: "Russell, I knew you wouldn't leave."
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Russell gently took Lisa's hand, his voice low and tender: "In a few days, I'll take you back to the courtroom. Perhaps they can help..."
Lisa shook her head, a resolute glint in her eyes: "My life has already been given to the Inquisition, but this life belongs to you. Russell, I want to live in seclusion here. Will you stay with me?"
Tears welled up in Russell's eyes, and his voice trembled slightly as he said, "Of course I'd like to."
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And so, Russell and Lisa settled down on the edge of the Nest City. They chose a remote town, far from the clamor of war and the corruption of chaos. For seventeen years, they lived a simple and peaceful life.
Russell works at the town's mechanic shop, using his skills to repair various pieces of equipment for the townspeople. Lisa runs a small bookstore, and although her health is declining, she still insists on organizing books every day and occasionally telling stories to the town's children.
The townspeople knew nothing of their past, only that they were a loving couple. Russell and Lisa never spoke of the war and chaos of the past; they only wanted to cherish this hard-won peace.
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Seventeen years later, Lisa's body finally gave way. She lay in bed, her breathing weak, but her gaze remained gentle. Russell sat by the bedside, holding her hand tightly, tears silently streaming down his face.
“Russell, I’m sorry…” Lisa’s voice was weak, but full of affection. “I’ve done enough. You’ve been with me your whole life. I’m sorry for making you stay with me for so long.”
Russell's eyes were filled with pain and reluctance: "Lisa, don't say sorry. Being by your side is the happiest thing in my life."
A smile played on Lisa's lips as her gaze gradually unfocused: "Russell... thank you... goodbye..."
Her hands slowly fell to her sides, and her breathing stopped. Russell held her tightly, tears streaming down his face.
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At Lisa's grave, Russell stood quietly, his gaze fixed on the name engraved on the tombstone. Seventeen years of peaceful life seemed like a dream, and now, the dream was over. He held a white flower in his hand and gently placed it before the tombstone.
“Lisa, I will continue to fight.” Russell’s voice was low and firm, “For you, and for all those like you.”
Just then, the air distorted, and Kayans' figure slowly emerged from the rift in the warp. A mocking smile played on his lips as he coldly stared at Russell.
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“Russell, human life is so fragile.” Kayans’s voice carried a hint of sarcasm. “If you had chosen to join Chaos back then, Lisa wouldn’t be dead now.”
A flash of anger crossed Russell's eyes, his voice low and powerful: "Kayans, I won't listen to you. The power of chaos will only bring destruction, not salvation."
Kayans sneered, his tone tinged with disdain: "Destruction? No, Russell, the power of chaos is eternal. Human life is short and fragile; only chaos can allow you to transcend all of that."
Russell clenched his fists, his voice tinged with suppressed anger: "Kayans, I will not betray my beliefs. No matter what you say, I will not join Chaos."
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A complex emotion flashed in Kayans's eyes. He slowly raised his hand, and a beam of pale blue light shot from his fingertips, striking Russell directly in the body. Russell's body trembled slightly, as if he had felt a warm power.
“Russell, I’ve given you seventeen years.” Kayans’ voice carried a hint of weariness. “This is my final gift to you.”
A flicker of gratitude crossed Russell's eyes, and his voice trembled slightly: "Thank you, Cayans. These seventeen years have been the most precious time of my life."
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Kayans's eyes held a hint of mockery: "Russell, what are you going to do now? Continue to live in seclusion, or return to the battlefield?"
A resolute glint flashed in Russell's eyes, and his voice was deep and powerful: "I will destroy Chaos. For Lisa, and for all those like her."
Kayans sneered, a hint of disdain in his voice: "Then good luck, Russell. We'll meet again."
His figure gradually disappeared into the rift in the warp, leaving Russell standing there with a determined look in his eyes.
Russell left the town and rejoined the Imperial Army. His return surprised his comrades, but they admired him even more. Russell's combat experience and willpower quickly made him a key figure in the army.
On the battlefield, Russell moved like lightning, wielding the Bloodthirsty entrenching tool and the "Fire Kirin" laser gun with unparalleled power. Each of his attacks was filled with rage and determination, as if he wanted to annihilate all the forces of chaos.