The Archangel showed utmost sincerity.
But in reality, the white-winged Angels were not at a disadvantage. With the presence of the Four-winged King, the Fallen Angels only managed to drag the war into a stalemate with the power of the Arcane Surge.
Even though this Arcane Surge was unprecedented in scale, it would not last forever.
However, even if the white-winged Angels could continue to fight, humankind could no longer endure the intensity of this war.
Whether it was the humankind protected by the Angels or those rebelling alongside the Fallen Angels, now not even one in ten remained.
The Human Leader's face softened slightly and, after a long silence, let out a sigh.
His face grew resolute again as he presented numerous demands, and after the Archangel agreed to each one, he finally said:
"One last thing, I need to open the Gate of Heaven to purify the Fallen Angels' allies; their Spirits can no longer bear further Pollution."
The Archangel was slightly stunned but immediately bloomed with a smile, moved by his old friend's concern for his compatriots.
"—Ah, of course, my dear friend."
As he watched the Archangel's departing figure, the Human Leader's face remained hidden in the shadows, his expression unclear.
"...I almost wish, we had always been enemies."
Only a soft sigh lingered on, echoing for a long time.
Following this, the intensity of the war began to calm, seemingly moving towards a peaceful conclusion. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on novel·fire·net
Then, at the ceasefire ceremony, witnessed by many Angels, humans, and the Four-winged King, the Human Leader touched the Gate of Heaven but did not open it.
"—For humankind, Angels should not exist."
After leaving these words, his body burst into blood foam, forming a scarlet Sacrificial Ceremony.
Next, the Gate of Heaven burst forth with a light that outshone the Sun, and the intense sacrificial explosion engulfed the entire Angel City, causing this once magnificent yet war-ravaged Sky City to completely disintegrate.
When all returned to calm, all the white-winged Angels disappeared, while only charred remnant corpses of the Fallen Angels remained.
Only humankind on the earth, and a few severely injured and exiled Fallen Angels survived.
This scene unfolded too swiftly, too directly.
The end of a long history arrived in that single flash of light.
The Hero's pupils trembled, speechless for a long time, until the voice of the Key Changing sounded, jolting him back to reality.
"The history of the Angels ends here.
"The Four-winged King suffered heavy damage and was sealed behind the Gate of Heaven; the Angels faced extinction, leaving only a few survivors who, after falling, degenerated into the Winged People who have forgotten glory; and the leader who betrayed everyone, his remains have long vanished."
The sub-key spoke with a smile.
"So in reality, the so-called blood of betrayal never circulated down.
"Phoenix was sealed, Angels exterminated, other Great Demons gradually disappeared, yet the surviving humans gained vast territories, eventually establishing states. After many changes, the current Kingdom emerged, and the traitors passed down from that time are only you Winged People."
The Winged People Clan Leader's eyes were confused, seemingly not expecting such an ending.
"Angels defined humankind as beings with new possibilities, and their method of extinction was to cut off that possible future.
"So, Hero, you already know the answers to the eight questions.
"Allow me a small whim, to present to you an extra, final question."
The scenery of the Illusion Realm slowly disappeared, and the surroundings reverted to the dilapidated church.
"Hero, please listen to the question."
The Key of Transformation looked up at the silent Hero, the smile on its face seemingly never to fade.
3. Key of Transformation
9. None of the above.
10. Great Success/Extreme Failure