The Grotesque Miss’s End Story v4c10

Chapter 10: Doomsday

For Luo Ling, it was just a short trip.

But for everyone in “Home,” it was a journey with an uncertain outcome.

They all, more or less, knew the truth. Even Su Wan and Elsa, who experienced it firsthand, after facing the black dragon, couldn’t be completely certain that Luo Ling could truly defeat it.

Only when the news of Luo Ling’s return arrived with Su Wan and Elsa did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.

However… unfortunately, this wasn’t a complete victory.

Everyone knew that this was just the prelude to the coming storm.

The terrifying disaster, Doomsday, still loomed over them like a shadow, its arrival imminent.

Especially those connected to Luo Ling as Godchosen, they felt this even more deeply, because through Luo Ling, they could truly understand Doomsday’s existence.

This was an unprecedented “enemy,” far more terrifying and powerful than they could imagine.

When Luo Ling, after ten years, returned to “Home” through the familiar gate of the Divine Kingdom, she couldn’t help but be shocked by the scene before her.

“Home” was formed by the merger of two Divine Kingdoms, Twilight Victoria and Starry Victoria, having undergone many modifications before their complete merger.

But none of the previous modifications were as shocking as this.

Because both Divine Kingdoms belonged to Luo Ling, as her rank increased, so did their existence, completely transcending the initial concept of “traces of Transcendence,” becoming a paradise beyond all origin points.

It was precisely because of this foundation that the Home construction team, including Jingwei, could fully utilize their talents.

The former cityscape of Victoria wasn’t completely erased, but transformed into the “Boundaries” Luo Ling was most familiar with, integrated with other landscapes.

Everyone in “Home” had their own preferences. Fiona and Linna were used to life in Victoria, Jingwei and Miss Iris preferred the mountains and forests, Chi Nü was attached to the former Zhaoge City, and so on.

By borrowing Luo Ling’s power, “Home” was built into something similar to an origin point, only slightly flawed due to the lack of the former Transcendence’s divine power.

Under the sky of twilight and starlight, Luo Ling witnessed the convergence of various landscapes, a nostalgic feeling.

“Luo Ling!”

A slightly muffled yet excited voice echoed, and Luo Ling, caught off guard, was embraced by a slightly taller figure. She quickly hugged back.

Looking down, she saw a pair of familiar, beautiful eyes, their clear depths filled with countless unspoken emotions.

Familiar memories surfaced, reminding Luo Ling of this sorrowful woman’s lonely past, an indescribable guilt welling up in her heart.

“Chi Nü…”

Luo Ling sighed softly, gently wiping the moisture from Chi Nü’s eyes, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

“I’m back.”

“Yes…”

Chi Nü hummed softly and buried her face in Luo Ling’s embrace, holding her tightly.

However, this brief, warm moment was shattered when Luo Ling looked up.

Su Wan, standing at the head of the table, still had her usual gentle smile, but due to Luo Ling’s previous prank, it now carried a hint of mischief and darkness, a dangerous glint in her slightly opened eyes.

Elsa’s gaze darted between Chi Nü and Luo Ling, gradually realizing something—she probably now knew who the “vixen” who stole her avatar opportunity was.

Fiona stood with her daughter, Linna, amusement in their expressions. Linna had a serious look on her face, her thoughts hidden, but her unusual ladylike attire betrayed her feelings.

Alyssa and Stasha didn’t need any explanation. Whether it was Stasha’s slight excitement or Alyssa’s usual calmness, they both carried a respectful, even reverent, demeanor.

Although Luo Ling always treated them as family, they saw themselves as Luo Ling’s servants, because Luo Ling had saved their lives and each other.

Jingwei stood slightly further away, nodding slightly when her gaze met Luo Ling’s, a hint of pity in her respectful demeanor.

The anxious Iris hid behind Jingwei, just blinking at Luo Ling without much reaction. Even the clueless Iris could sense the unusual atmosphere.

The two Speakers, staying in “Home” after their habitat, “Eternal Sky,” was destroyed, both had smug, gloating expressions, clearly enjoying the drama, an irritating sight.

Luo Ling, breaking out in a cold sweat under everyone’s gaze, glared at the two Speakers.

The Gypsy Girl didn’t seem to notice anything, but Lu Manqing immediately reacted.

Wait…

She seemed to have something to say.

But Luo Ling didn’t want to hear it.

Their figures were silently erased—not killed, just expelled from “Home” by Luo Ling.

During a family reunion, how could she tolerate outsiders watching?

Not just that, Luo Ling also temporarily stripped the Gypsy Girl and Lu Manqing of their abilities, preventing them from disturbing this long-awaited reunion.

Finally able to use her authority to deal with these two annoying fortune tellers, Luo Ling felt incredibly refreshed.

As for what they wanted to say, Luo Ling already knew. It was about their Boss Auspicious Location, “Yao Ji.”

Actually, the reason Luo Ling allowed them to stay in “Home” was because of the two Harbingers, Auspicious Timing and Auspicious Location.

However, Luo Ling’s refreshed feeling didn’t last long, the awkward atmosphere quickly returning.

Under everyone’s gaze, Luo Ling gently detached Chi Nü, who was clinging to her, then looked up at everyone and said with a faint smile, “Everyone, I’m home.”

Chi Nü, holding Luo Ling’s arm, looked at the girl beside her, her infatuation unconcealed, her eyes only for Luo Ling.

“It’s good that you’re back.” Su Wan walked over directly, took Luo Ling’s hand, and said softly, “Anyway… let’s eat first.”

Although almost everyone in Home no longer needed to eat, this rare family gathering wasn’t just about eating.

Moreover… this might be their last reunion.

“…Okay.” Luo Ling’s expression relaxed slightly.

Looking around, although everyone had their own thoughts and feelings, they all clearly understood the mission Luo Ling was about to undertake, a hint of worry in their eyes.

“By the way, where’s Mao Ke?”

Luo Ling asked. She didn’t see Mao Ke in Home, only a translucent figure diligently working, filling some gaps in the Boundaries—Delusion, the only servant in “Home,” hadn’t stopped frowning since Su Wan returned.

“Miss Mao Ke left ‘Home’ shortly after you went to Valhalla,” Fiona said, “She only left a message, specifically asking me to relay it to you, ‘My first half of life was spent in Columbia, my second half in a daze as Puppet Ballad’s puppet, now it’s time for me to live for myself’.”

After listening, Luo Ling sighed softly.

“If that’s the case… let her be.”

Luo Ling had already released most of Mao Ke’s restraints as a puppet, but having been a puppet for so long, completely escaping this identity was almost impossible.

At least… if she truly wanted to pursue her own freedom, Luo Ling wouldn’t interfere.

“Let’s go.”

Luo Ling looked up at the distant horizon, the setting sun seemingly never setting.

Their last supper was held under the setting sun’s afterglow, with Fiona’s Western cuisine, Su Wan’s home-style dishes, and even a pot of meat soup made by Chi Nü herself—this time, it wouldn’t be criticized by Luo Ling for being bland.

It was just… a bit too heavy.

“This is the soup I spent thousands of years perfecting, just for you.”

Under Chi Nü’s loving and expectant gaze, Luo Ling couldn’t help but feel a chill run down her spine, forcing herself to praise it and drink it down.

The warm gathering quickly ended. When Linna approached her afterward, and the others—even Chi Nü—moved away slightly, Luo Ling knew that the moment she had been trying to avoid had finally arrived.

It seemed… they had already discussed this in secret.

Walking along the deserted streets of Victoria, Luo Ling recognized the surroundings as Purgatory’s former incubation field, the place where she once saved Linna.

Linna remained silent, although wearing a ladylike noble dress, her steps were still firm and powerful.

When they reached a certain dilapidated area, Luo Ling realized this was the place where she saved Linna, granting her a new life.

Before Luo Ling could even react, Linna suddenly turned around, knelt on one knee, took out an ornate ceremonial dagger, and offered it to Luo Ling.

She looked up slightly, her firm and resolute demeanor unchanged even with her delicate makeup, and said in a solemn tone, “Miss Luo Ling, I’ve always known… that my chances are slim.”

“Huh?”

Luo Ling was slightly stunned.

“But… I don’t want to completely miss them.” Linna suddenly smiled, a mixture of relief and tenderness in her expression. “So… at least, I hope… to become your knight.

And you… are the princess I will dedicate my life to protecting.”

She held Luo Ling’s small hand, gripping the ceremonial dagger, and said seriously, “I, Linna Fiona Catley, hereby swear that Miss Luo Ling will be the one I revere for the rest of my life, with unwavering loyalty and without regret.”

After these words, she looked at Luo Ling with an expectant yet cautious gaze.

“Will you… grant me this honor, Your Highness?”

Actually, this was somewhat forceful, but Linna’s sense of urgency told her that if she didn’t act now, she wouldn’t have another chance.

But she was unsure how Luo Ling would respond.

Luo Ling took the dagger, sighed softly, and said faintly, “So you… always have such… inappropriate thoughts about your princess?”

Luo Ling’s answer completely surprised Linna, her expression freezing. After a moment, she said in a slightly abashed tone, “Not… always…”

“I’m not completely… oblivious either,” Luo Ling said softly, “I could… sense it, but I always thought there was still a lot of time, and many things to do, it wasn’t the time to… decide yet.”

She solemnly took the ceremonial dagger, tapped Linna’s shoulder three times, looked directly into her surprised eyes, and said, “But I don’t mind, Linna, not with you.”

After these words, Luo Ling put away the ceremonial dagger—not because she didn’t want it, but because this was Linna’s token, and taking it meant accepting Linna’s vow.

Then, before Linna could react, Luo Ling’s figure instantly vanished.

“Don’t mind…”