Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?-Chapter 519 - 515-The Future Remains Uncertain

To become the Celestial was, in truth, a process of being assimilated by the Celestial itself.

If one did not truly sever all emotions and attachments, they would inevitably suffer the Celestial’s backlash!

And the backlash of a Celestial-level being was not something Leslie could withstand.

If she acted rashly, she would be utterly obliterated!

Yet, despite the Old Order woman’s warning, Leslie’s eyes remained firm.

"I have to try."

Seeing Leslie’s unwavering determination, the Old Order woman’s chest rose and fell in frustration.

She had taken Leslie as her disciple not just because of her special identity, but because Leslie had once possessed a heart free of attachments and emotions!

It was an exceptional rarity, and it was the most crucial trait needed to become the Celestial.

Yet now, Leslie was stubbornly choosing this path of self-destruction!

"Leslie, I have always given you freedom, believing you could control your emotions and steer your own fate."

"But why is it that, after my return from seclusion, you have changed so drastically?"

The Old Order woman’s face was filled with questioning.

Her icy words froze the chaotic energy, forming black snowflakes that drifted down.

As they fell, they tore through space, leaving behind thin, hairline fractures of darkness.

At the sudden surge of terrifying power from her mentor, Leslie did not back down.

Her gaze remained locked onto the Old Order woman’s.

In that instant, the very void seemed to split in two, centered around their clash.

Their auras intertwined and clashed fiercely—like two opposing planes of existence, colliding in an unstoppable battle.

"Mentor, I have always remembered your teachings and the guidance you have given me."

"But on this matter, I will never compromise!"

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"I will never forget Owen!"

"I will never forget little Leslie!"

"This is my bottom line—and no one can change it!"

Leslie’s determination was as unyielding as an immovable stone wall!

The immense shockwaves between her and her mentor grew even more violent, shattering the mountains and rivers.

This entire pocket of space was being crushed and folded in on itself, like a wrinkled, compressed painting.

Neither side would give in.

Their confrontation radiated a sense of absolute finality—as if only one could remain standing.

Standing between them, Tsukihime glared at Leslie alongside their mentor.

She had known about Leslie’s decision before.

But she had never expected Leslie’s resolve to be so unshakable!

Even with mentor herself trying to dissuade her, Leslie refused to yield!

It was outrageous!

Yet even as Tsukihime released her own fiery rage, pressing her powerful aura against Leslie, Leslie remained firm.

"Enough!"

Sensing that the situation was escalating dangerously, the Old Order woman suppressed her anger and spoke as calmly as she could:

"The Celestial has not yet fallen."

"There is no need to disrupt ourselves with this dispute."

"When the Celestial is finally defeated, time will give you the answer."

Her voice carried an ethereal chill, stretching into the void like an echo.

For now, she had reluctantly set aside her objections to Leslie’s choice.

Watching this unfold, Tsukihime felt even more certain—mentor was biased toward Leslie!

If she had made such a choice, mentor would have corrected her immediately.

There was no way she would have simply let it slide, as she had with Leslie.

For mentor, temporarily setting aside this issue was already a compromise!

Realizing this, Tsukihime huffed angrily, her eyes filled with frustration as she glared at their mentor.

The Old Order woman knew Tsukihime too well.

From her expression alone, she could tell exactly what was going through her mind.

Gently, she pulled Tsukihime into her embrace.

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"Tsukihime, no matter what happens, we are a family."

"You are her elder sister. Some things, you must tolerate—all for the sake of our greater plan."

Hearing these words, Tsukihime’s expression finally softened a little.

Without mentor, she never would have achieved her current glory.

Seeing this, Leslie’s expression also softened.

Despite the conflicts between her, mentor, and Tsukihime, memories of the past surfaced in her mind.

Deep down, there was still warmth.

At that moment, Tsukihime reached out and pulled Leslie into her arms as well.

At that instant, their three hearts seemed to reconnect.

It had been so long since they had all been together like this.

Now, in this embrace, their bonds deepened once more.

It was as if they had returned to the past.

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After a while, Leslie and Tsukihime escorted the Old Order woman into the depths of the palace to recover from her injuries.

Then, the two of them walked side by side to the palace gates.

They had grown up together, sharing a deep bond.

Even their small gestures and movements were alike.

And both were unparalleled beauties.

Standing together, they looked so alike that they almost seemed like twin sisters.

As they emerged from the palace gates, the swirling chaotic aura cascaded over them, illuminating them in an ethereal light.

Their presence became even grander, even more otherworldly.

Neither of them spoke.

Leslie’s gaze immediately locked onto the God of Deities.

Through its towering and imposing form, she could see the Celestial, lurking deep within.

She could not see clearly, for within the God of Deities, there stood a colossal black tower, piercing through the heavens.

Even at her current level, Leslie could not pierce through the shroud of darkness surrounding it.

Yet that was the center of this realm.

And the key to their plan.

As Leslie fixed her gaze on the God of Deities, Tsukihime, standing beside her, followed her line of sight.

Upon realizing what Leslie was looking at, her breathtaking face revealed a hint of curiosity and doubt.

"Leslie… is growing old with someone really more important than becoming the Celestial?"

For Tsukihime, she had never experienced love.

She did not know what it felt like.

But if it could make Leslie treasure it so deeply…

It must be something extraordinary.

Faced with Tsukihime’s question, Leslie was silent for a long time.

Then, she slowly replied:

"If you ever fall in love with someone, you will understand…"

"Simply being with them is the greatest joy in the world."

"Every moment, every second—you never want to be apart. Your heart beats for them."

Tsukihime frowned slightly.

As a Celestial Emperor, she could not comprehend such emotions.

But as Leslie spoke, her lips curved into a smile—a smile Tsukihime had rarely seen on her.

Leslie was always cold, distant, indifferent to most things.

But when she spoke of Owen, she radiated warmth.

Ultimately, Tsukihime simply shook her head.

She tried to understand, but she simply could not.

"Even if I don’t understand…"

"Is that happiness worth all this risk?"

"Fighting the Celestial, trying to become the Celestial—it is a dangerous path."

"If you make one mistake, Owen will die. Little Leslie will die. And you will die too!"

At these words, Leslie’s expression wavered.

Her love for Owen and Little Leslie could become a weakness that the Celestial would exploit.

But that thought lasted only a moment before she dismissed it.

"Tsukihime, I would rather fall beside them than forget them and become a heartless monster."

Tsukihime stared at her in shock.

"Leslie… are you insane?"

Under her stunned gaze, Leslie simply waved a hand casually.

"Besides… who can say what the future holds?"

Tsukihime narrowed her eyes.

No matter what, she would help Leslie ascend—even if Leslie hated her forever for it.

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Meanwhile…

Within the small world, Owen scanned the injured warriors of Azure Kingdom.

A confident smile appeared on his face.

Today, they had achieved a great victory—one that had dealt an unprecedented blow to the Celestial’s prestige.

It was a historic triumph!