Hearing Hongye's words, the last doubt in Lu Tan's heart was cleared.
On this island full of monsters, it only takes half a day for it to be eroded by pollution. Even the priest of Wajima Shrine was killed quietly. Everyone except himself turned into monsters. Why is there only Hongye?
People are safe and sound.
Even if she was a former candidate for the Son of God, why would there be no difference at all when Lu Jian was also greatly affected?
Of course, these can be explained by Hongye's unique talent and special physique.
But Lu Jian now knows that this is because the misfortune witch who dominates Uta Island is Hongye.
"A hundred years ago, a candidate for the Son of God came to Utashima and became the palace minister of Wajima Shrine here, responsible for purifying the filth."
"However, she didn't expect that the island had already been polluted. Except for her, all members of the society and the people on the island had been eroded by the fog of uncertainty and turned into monsters."
"That miko was so gentle that she tried to save these irrational monsters. But what I didn't expect was that the real target of that uncertain fog was the miko who was once closest to the Son of God."
Hong Ye's expression was gloomy, and even the unquenchable pure fire could not make her face bright again.
"You can probably imagine the final result. The witch was killed by the people she wanted to protect, and her soul was sacrificed to the filth. The filth did not completely swallow her up, but eroded her pollution and became its own spokesperson.
, that is the evil witch."
"and you......"
Green grass grew on Lu Tiao's body. Under the increasing temperature caused by the flames, the ends of the grass gradually became scorched black and withered.
The island will continue to burn for a month, and will not be completely submerged until about fifty days. At the same time, the pure fire will continue to spread and spread in the water, until a few years later, the seabed here will
It became a complete hell.
"Do you know the most essential effect of the fog of uncertainty on people, which is illusion."
Hongye said in a deep voice.
"This island, this festival, is a dream in itself. The Uncertain Mist uses the power of the Disaster Witch to attract ships, trick them into landing on the island, participate in the festival, and eventually assimilate them into monsters. Those who have a deep understanding of the world,
Inspired poets, artists, and painters will be attracted to the Song Island."
"Over time, the Poetry Festival has become a legend and a real festival on Wajima."
Hearing Hongye's words, Lu Tan roughly understood what he had experienced.
I am afraid that both Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei are artists who have been killed on Utashima. They have become real monsters, integrated with the entire island, and deceived other visiting artists.
And Wan Ye was an artist who climbed this island before Lu Jian.
This also explains why Tachibana Masamune and Ginpei have been alienated in just half a day, while Lu Zhen is safe and sound. This is not because of Lu Zhen's [photosynthesis], but because it takes a while for the island to erode people.
"So, you want me to end this?"
Lu Jian looked at Hongye.
It was difficult for him to describe the current state of the red leaves.
She was once a shrine maiden who was close to the Son of God, but was corrupted by filth and transformed into a monster. Over the past hundred years, this poetry festival on Uta Island must have attracted many inspired artists.
She would have remained like this in confusion, like a marionette on the stage, like the Joruri doll of Utashima.
But by some kind of coincidence, she was born with a ray of will, which turned into the red leaves in front of Lu Jian, and landed on the island with her.
Maybe Hongye has repeated similar actions many times over the years.
She hopes that someone can come and save the soul of the entire island.
However, after going back and forth like this, Hongye could only watch helplessly as those fellow travelers turned into monsters and puppets one by one.
Until, Lu Jian appeared.
"I was originally a filth. Maybe it was just the witch's obsession that made me pretend to be a good person who wanted to save the island, so that I could feel at ease."
Hongye said with a bitter expression.
"Now, it's just a matter of returning to the essence in this pure fire."
Lu Tiao saw Hong Ye coming to his side and placing his hands on Lu Tiao's chest. Some kind of gentle, warm and comfortable power poured into his body, repairing Lu Tiao's damaged and bleeding internal organs.
Healing of burnt and chapped skin.
His consciousness became clearer.
It is obvious that this island will eventually sink under the burning of pure fire, and Hongye may not be able to escape his fate.
This is the ending that was destined at the beginning of the mission, or when Momiji became the misfortune miko.
She once said that she wanted to become the Son of God, not for power or power, but just to protect the world, just like the Son of God saved herself in the past.
The fog of uncertainty distorted this desire, causing Hongye to be sent into the abyss by the people she protected, and also harmed countless people she wanted to protect.
Compared with physical or mental harm, such distortion is more frightening.
"Have you not thought that there might be some ways for you to return to normal and continue to live, such as asking for help from the Son of God? Since you can turn Wan Ye into a normal person, can the more powerful Son of God also do the same?
Something like that?"
Lu Tan asked one last question. He didn't know how far the power of this world had reached.
Hongye shook his head.
"I have been completely polluted. As long as I am still alive, it will cause pollution to the surroundings. If it were the Son of God, he would definitely kill me."
Lu Tan was silent for a moment.
At this point, there is only one thing he can do.
At least in the end, let Hongye die as a human being.
He did not die as a filth that harmed the world, but died as a miko who destroyed evil and filth.
He stood up and looked at Hongye, who was kneeling on the ground.
"I have another wish. I hope you can have the opportunity to bury my ashes under the cherry blossom tree at Wajima Taisha Shrine. After all the shrine maidens who were candidates for the Son of God passed away, they would scatter their ashes there."
Hongye said calmly, it didn't seem like he was explaining the funeral arrangements, but more like he was chatting about everyday things and planning his next travel destination.
"I try my best."
Lu Tian didn't know if he would have the chance to come to Hedao again in the future, or if he would have the chance to go to the real Hedao Grand Shrine, but at least for now, he had to agree to this agreement.
"Right."
Hongye suddenly remembered something again and chuckled.
"Can you listen to the song you mentioned last time that can bring good luck to me again?"
Lu Tiao was startled.
He thought for a moment, and a silver [Last Word] materialized in his hand.
Immediately, the words "Good Luck Comes" were shot out and hit the red leaves.
"So this is the melody..."
Hongye sighed and closed his eyes.
Lu Tiao raised the crowbar and killed Hongye in the most precise and sure way that would hardly make her feel any pain.
Pure fire covered her body, and a crimson crystal was twisted and entangled, forming the cold text of the system.
[Survive until the end of the Poetry Festival: 1/1]
[The task has been completed]
【Return?】
【whether】
When he clicked [Yes], all the flames around Lu Jian suddenly rose up and enveloped him.
[The mission has been completed, now the return begins]
【3...2...1...】
In the flames, Lu Jian seemed to see a black-haired miko wearing white clothes and scarlet hakama.
She smiled as brightly as a flower in the eternal pure fire, and softly recited songs from eternity.
"The gods have done things for a long time, which have never been heard of. The maple dyes the Longtian River, and the gurgling water is deep..."
