Saintess? Not Anymore! I'd Rather be a Destroyer-Chapter 89 - 76: Past memories
Neil shut his eyes, consumed by a wave of memories from his past. The recollections flashed through his mind like the lightning bolts that cleaved the sky on stormy nights. He was jolted back to reality by a group of young teenagers, who beamed at him with unbridled joy.
"Brother Neil, come play with us," a group of teenagers beckoned towards him, their faces painted with child-like innocence as they stared up at his towering figure.
Neil stood tall, his imposing figure casting a shadow over the entire city. The teenagers’ eyes widened as they looked at him in awe. He strode towards them, his steps heavy and resonant.
"I have another mission, sorry children," Neil crouched down and looked at them with his deep-set eyes. He used his large finger to caress their little heads, and they all pouted. Their gray skin turned into different shades of gray, and Neil chuckled.
"Then how was your former mission?" one of them wearing glasses asked, his voice trembling with anticipation.
"Yeah, what did you do?" another chimed in, her eyes wide with curiosity.
Neil’s response was firm and unwavering, as he recounted the dangerous events that had transpired. "Well, there was a dimensional disruption which could have turned into a Quantomium Hole," Neil responded, his voice low and ominous.
The air around them seemed to grow heavy, suffused with a palpable sense of anticipation from the children, as their eyes sparkled. Neil’s gaze drifted towards the large portals that loomed in the distance, from which a group of towering figures like him emerged. "Neil we are off," They waved at him as they walked out into the massive city, their movements slow and deliberate.
His colossal size began to shrink, until he was just seven feet tall. He looked down at the children before him, his eyes flickering with a glimmer of warmth.
"Wow, that’s dangerous," the boy in glasses stated, his voice tinged with a mixture of awe and fear. "A Quantomium Hole is way stronger than a White Hole."
"Indeed," a girl exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder. "It’s strong enough to swallow up entire galaxies!"
"Indeed," Neil nodded, "And we Basalts managed to stop it in time," he raised his head high in a prideful manner and the children looked up at him in admiration.
Neil felt a surge of pride at their reaction. There was nothing quite like the feeling of being able to share the wonders of the universe with those who were eager to learn.
"You Basalts and Labradorites are super cool!!" they exclaimed, their voices ringing with wonder.
Neil couldn’t help but grin as he flexed his muscles, basking in the adulation of the young ones. "I know, right?" he said, his grin stretching from ear to ear. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
But his fun was short-lived as the children made their demands known. "Since you’re not doing anything, Neil, let’s play!" they clamored, their voices filled with enthusiasm.
Neil’s brows furrowed as he weighed his options. "I guess I can consider it this one time,"he said, his voice heavy with reluctance. "But you guys are over 12,900 years old, you should be more mature than this."
The children pouted once more, their disappointment palpable. "Studying all day is no fun!" they whined.
Neil couldn’t help but chuckle at their childish antics. Neil felt a pang of guilt in his chest. He knew that the weight of their studies was heavy, and the lure of playtime was hard to resist. "Alright, alright, I give in, so let’s play," he said, his voice tinged with humor. "But only for a little while."
The children cheered and whooped with delight as Neil gathered them up in his massive arms, his form growing larger and more imposing with each passing moment. He placed them on his broad shoulders, their tiny hands clutching at his hair as he began to sprint through the lands.
The wind whipped past their faces, carrying with it the scent of magic and trees. The children laughed and shouted, their voices ringing out through the city, as everyone smiled as they watched the children have fun with Neil. For a brief moment, they were simply children, reveling in the joy of the present moment.
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In a grandiose, bright palace, an imposing gray room glimmered with flickering lights and floating orbs embellished with cryptic symbols. Two colossal figures sat in the center of the room, engaged in conversation. A woman with a haughty expression, while the man before her appeared anxious and uneasy.
"Who’s the guest?" Neil inquired in hushed tones as he strode alongside a Basalt warrior donning sci-fi armor, watching from a safe distance.
"The White Diamond!" the woman spat with disdain, and Neil’s eyes narrowed, his demeanor growing cold.
"For real, what is a big shot like her doing here?" he sneered with crossed arms, his voice heavy with seriousness
"Just watch," the woman said, and Neil kept quiet.
Neil watched as the tension in the room grew thick and suffocating. The atmosphere shifted, and the once peaceful floating lights and spheres now pulsated with an eerie energy. His heart clenched as he observed the exchange between the two Diamonds.
"I heard that the Gray Diamond is the smartest and most knowledgeable Diamond in the entire universe," White Diamond said with a wicked grin, and Gray Diamond’s expression soured with disgust.
"What is your purpose for coming here, White Diamond?" Gray demanded, slamming his hand on his seat. The spheres of codes around him shifted, turning into ominous spikes that loomed over them both.
"Hahahahaha," White Diamond laughed, her voice echoing in the room. "Chill out, I just came to tell you to make me weapons of mass destruction."
"You!!" The air grew heavy as Gray Diamond’s fury rose to the surface, and Neil could feel the intensity of the energy that crackled between them.
Her voice pierced the icy silence, sending shivers down his spine. "I am aware of your immense power to forge such weapons," she said, her words dripping with malice.
Gray remained silent for a moment, his eyes narrowing as they met hers with an icy stare. "I don’t use my power for such dangerous purposes. I already know about you causing a war with the other Diamonds, and I shall not be participating in it!" Gray declared and White frowned. But her frown immediately turned into a smirk.
White’s expression contorted into a scowl at his defiance, but the twist of her lips quickly transformed into a sly smirk, "You might want to reconsider those words," she suggested, her finger tapping a rhythmic beat against her seat, "I have your entire world surrounded by tier 1 to tier 4 Regals," she stated and sweat dripped down Gray’s face.
Gray’s nerves prickled with anxiety, hearing her words. His eyes flashed with a bright glow, and in an instant, numerous eyes appeared in the void of outer space, causing him to gasp in shock. He beheld a staggering horde of over one hundred thousand Regals, their circular rainbow hoops for their faces, identifying them as the highest-ranking tier 1 Regals.
’I could barely sense them,’ he thought as he looked at White Diamond.
Sweat dripped down Gray’s face, but he immediately composed himself and his gray aura immediately began to flare, shaking the entire world and causing the lands to tremble and the skies to roar with storms.
"Your threats do not scare me, White Diamond," Gray declared, his voice resolute and frigid. His unwavering gaze locked onto hers, unflinching. "I will not bend to your will or create weapons of mass destruction. I have a responsibility to protect this world and its inhabitants, and I will not compromise my people’s safety for your petty wars."
White Diamond’s lips twisted into a sneer at Gray’s defiance, "You’re in no position to refuse me," she said, her eyes narrowing.
"Either you yield to my demands and create the weapons, or suffer the consequences of your disobedience. And that is your world and your gems shall be eradicated." she retorted, her eyes having a crazy look.
"Your aura is truly impressive," White Diamond observed, a smirk on her lips, "Being able to shake an ultra-world which is a hundred times bigger than a main world. I bet you’re quite the force to be reckoned with. Even though you may be able to defend yourself against me and the Regals, but what about your precious gems? I know you may act all cold and aloof, but deep down, you truly care for them."
"Don’t listen to her, Master," a towering woman with a gray pearl on her forehead interjected, leveling her gun at White Diamond. "We would gladly give our lives for you without a second thought!"
"I appreciate your loyalty, Hematite," Gray muttered, his finger glowing as he caused the weapon in her hand to vanish. "That’s why I cannot allow you to risk your lives for me." His cold gaze fell upon White Diamond, whose six shimmering hoops adorned her head in a mocking display of power.
"That despicable woman," Neil growled, his fingers tightening around the handle of his axe as he trembled with fury.
