Chapter 392: You are punished to drive a mecha and fight the devil - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

The body and soul were sliced in half, and the infernal demon king, Charlotte Sorrowwind, was in excruciating agony. At that moment, she couldn't even self-destruct or struggle against the pain. For an indeterminate time, she endured this torment until she noticed her body had restored itself. Then, the wicked spirit demon king, Sathlit, appeared before her, grinning wickedly. The chainsaw roared again, slicing down once more. "Aaaah!" Charlotte Sorrowwind, the demon king of hell, howled and screamed in anguish. Just as when facing the grinding mill, her body and soul were sawed open repeatedly, only to be restored over and over again. In the midst of her suffering, she caught sight of Su Miao's expression. It was clearly she who was crying out in pain, yet Su Miao still looked quite fearful. "Witch, I..." Having pleaded for mercy many times to no avail, she wanted to curse viciously. But before she could utter a single curse, Charlotte Sorrowwind was sawed in half once more. Confirming that Charlotte had no further resistance, Su Miao transformed the core of Sathlit, the wicked spirit demon, into a grinding mill and set it to work, so that, once sawed in half, Charlotte could be ground into flesh pulp. Then, she plunged the flesh pulp into oil to fry, roasted it in a sea of flames, and exposed it to a bizarre cold wind to restore Charlotte whole, only to begin the process anew. Under the rules of the magical town, each cycle took approximately 30 seconds. After one continuous day of this, Charlotte Sorrowwind was broken. Her soul was left blank, and she could no longer return to her body. Su Miao had also extracted and removed her demon king core. Seeing how pitiable Charlotte looked, Su Miao raised her hand and delivered a final blow of starlight eruption. In an instant, Charlotte Sorrowwind's soul burst into flames. Perhaps after enduring so many repetitions, such pain was no longer significant. Sensing that the burnt parts of her soul could no longer regenerate, Charlotte's gaze became clear and even moved — this maniacal witch really intended to finish her off... Tears flowed uncontrollably... Two hours later, Charlotte Sorrowwind's body was reduced to ashes by the flames, with only her demon king core remaining, while all else was converted into the energy needed by the magical town. Soon, the constructs generated by the town became more perfect, making the "humans" within appear increasingly real. Consequently, bizarre occurrences became more frequent. For instance, parts of the area started experiencing dark red rainfall. The vampire demon king, Sara Torisbeia, severely injured, looked at the freshly falling blood rain in the sky, her expression filled with horror. First, it was her brother, the wicked spirit demon king Sathlit, who had fallen. Now, besides Charlotte Sorrowwind, the infernal demon king too had perished — there could be no other explanation. Charlotte Sorrowwind, just half a step away from ascending to a higher demon king, was dead so quickly? Sara Torisbeia was panicked. She was terrified. Suddenly, the mechs besieging her ceased their attack and collectively withdrew. Holding her chest, she focused her gaze forward. In the void, Su Miao descended onto a shattered asteroid nearby, her pink hair fluttering as she spoke coldly, "You're the last one." What did this mean? It meant her hundreds of thousands strong demon army along with Sathlit, the wicked spirit demon king, and Charlotte Sorrowwind, were all dead. "You witch, you madwoman, I'll kill you!" Sara Torisbeia, in utmost terror and grief, transformed into a beam of blood-colored light and charged at Su Miao. Su Miao tightly gripped her alloy wand, and with some fear, she swung it. In the next instant, a thousand mechs appeared in the void. Sara Torisbeia could barely manage against the onslaught of 120 mechs. How was she supposed to fend off a thousand? Sara Torisbeia hesitated, then turned to flee. The thousand mechs simultaneously unleashed a destructive beam, narrowly missing the spatial node she had just been at, almost triggering a supernova explosion. ... At the edge of the school district, a young practitioner in a school uniform was livestreaming with his phone. Principal Chu Jiuyuan had said that as long as they didn't leave the school or hospital district and didn't provoke strangers, they'd be fine, advising everyone to stay calmly and wait for further instructions. Having been trapped in the magical town for many days, practitioners had come to know the surrounding geography quite well and grew increasingly curious about the school and hospital districts. Due to the magical domain's flawed construct, some areas provided views into others. Since the town didn't restrict internet use, someone decided to livestream. "Folks, fellow practitioners, I'm Liang Mu, risking my life to stream for you all." The young man called Liang Mu said while holding his phone, "Recently, we've been trapped in this bizarre town, yet as long as we don't leave the school or hospital district, we're fine." "Because some questioned the intelligence we've shared on the NightWatch app, I'm streaming today to show everyone this mysterious town." "Remember, to anyone watching, do NOT come here; the town's truly dangerous." "Let's head up front." "..." Initially, not many people joined the stream. But within just five minutes, the viewer count soared. [Young Fu Xiaoxiao]: Whoa, streamer, this background can't be real, right? How can the sky be this blue? [Shui Shen Zhong Shi]: These trees, these shrubs, this lawn — definitely not what you'd see post-apocalypse, right? [Loli Destroyer Control]: Damn it, this doesn't look like any creepy town; I'd want to live there! [Dark Sound]: Streamer, you're blessed and you don't even know it. Do you have any idea what life is like for us? Look outside; it's suddenly pitch black, and we're clueless about how long it'll last. [Kagero_Kai]: Due to cosmic disorder, Earth's surface temperature has dropped to -5 degrees Celsius, though it's not a blizzard-like extreme cold, living on the surface is still quite painful. [Rei Feng]: I just want to smack the streamer for being so pretentious. [No Name Eh]: I've started to suspect the streamer is living in some high-tech town, streaming to show off at this time. [A Person Here to Read Books]: Hey, streamer, why is it suddenly raining on your camera? And why is the rain dark red? ... Abruptly, dark red rain began to fall in the livestream, the downpour echoing loudly as Liang Mu watched, instilled with inexplicable fear. Redirecting the camera, a more terrifying scene unfolded; the rain fell on the campus boundary while within, not a drop touched the ground, leaving the sky blue as ever. "Brothers, something's off, could it be one of the other world's demon kings has died?" Liang Mu speculated. [Dong Dong Dong Fuze]: I remember, the streamer said their sect elders mentioned on the NightWatch app about other world demon kings invading Earth, but there were no demon king sightings reported. [Likes Long, Straight, Black Hair and Headphones]: True, there were also claims of demon armies numbering in the hundreds of thousands; such a scale would surely be noticed, yet there's nothing. [Submerged Diver]: Could all the invading demon kings and armies be trapped in this town? [Heart Meow Meow]: This is likely the anomaly from a demon king's death. [Not Guilty]: How big can a town be to trap that many demons? [Lone Wolf with Husky Blood]: I remember reading in some novels, when deities die, events like blood rain and other celestial anomalies occur. Demon kings are essentially deity-like too, aren't they? [Divine Power Celestial Emperor]: Let's trust in science, people. Post-apocalypse, blue snow, red rain, black rain — isn't it common to see these now? [Wanting to Gaze at the Stars]: That makes a lot of sense up there. ... Watching the flood of comments, Liang Mu realized that trying to argue or debate with these viewers was pointless; it was better to let the facts speak for themselves. "My family, fellow practitioners, just ahead is a spot where you can see the oddities; let me show you." "Actions speak louder than words." Ahead was a bend that aligned with the hospital's restricted zone, revealing some scenes within the hospital. Turning the camera, a shocking image appeared, outside the hospital hundreds of demon elite and a handful of grotesques stood in orderly lines. Grotesques standing alongside demon elites was an exceedingly rare sight. On-screen, it created a significant impact on the viewers. Demons? Alongside severely distorted aberrations? Their astonishment was far from over when they witnessed something even more bizarre. The demon at the queue's forefront received a command to slice open its own head, placing its brain in a container before proceeding inside. Peeking into a consultation room, a glimpse of pink hair could be seen — a figure all too reminiscent of a certain witch. [Houmu Da Fang Ding]: Could that be Su Miao? [iIi]: No way, Lady Su Miao is introverted. Seeing so many demons, wouldn’t she just chuck a huge purple fireball? [Grey Erosion]: Good point up there, but if it’s not Lady Su Miao, then who is it? [Lone Wolf with Husky Blood]: Isn't your focus a bit off? Shouldn't you be more concerned about these demons and monsters? [Yi Lou Qing Liang]: The demons are one thing, but what's up with those twisted creatures? I'm really uneasy. [Pelophile]: Don't mention it, I'm scared too. [True Land of Purity]: Could this be a specialty from the other world? Frightening~ ... The camera lingered only for a moment before Liang Mu quickly shifted the focus: "Folks, let's check out the next spot." Honestly, every time Liang Mu peeked into the courtyard, an inexplicable fear gripped him. He dreaded he might unwittingly end up in line himself. Pull open his own skull and take out his brain. [Indifferent Drizzle]: Hey, streamer, don't move around so much; we couldn’t see clearly. [Ghost Path of the Nether]: Is the streamer scared? [Small Rain of Winter]: Haha, if you're scared, why start a livestream? ... Paying no heed to the comments, Liang Mu continued walking. Despite streaming, he understood the importance of adhering to necessary taboos. "Family, friends, here’s the second glitch spot; don't be surprised by anything you see on the camera." With a turn of the lens, viewers felt like they had entered a virtual game world. Ahead lay a barren wasteland where a few players adeptly battled a demon general together. The intense battle could easily be mistaken for a game cutscene if not for the shaky camera. [Rea_Nihi]: What's this? Gaming? [Nian Nian Nian Li]: Can't make sense of it, but I'm deeply impressed. [Xier Iferle]: Streamer, are you sure you’re in a small town and not some surveillance room? [Dream of the Nether]: I used to be a game streamer before the apocalypse, but I’ve never seen such a game. Considering those demons earlier, this might be real... ... The livestream continued as Liang Mu showcased various locations for his audience. Indeed, what seemed most bizarre to viewers was the world in which Liang Mu currently lived. Bright sunshine, lush greenery swaying in a gentle breeze, and on a campus — what kind of paradise was this? Suddenly, a few students in school uniforms appeared on screen. Two boys and two girls. Handsome boys, beautiful girls. Their uniforms bore a prominent "Student Council" emblem on the shoulders. Noticing them, Liang Mu could not help but pause. These student council members were generated within the campus area and were not real humans. Principal Chu Jiuyuan had repeatedly warned them to adhere to the school manual and avoid conflicts with these students or teachers, lest they meet their demise. "Are you livestreaming?" The student council boy at the front walked over and asked, "Livestreaming is not allowed at school. Haven’t you read the school rules?" Liang Mu immediately put down his phone, saying, "Sorry, I'll shut it off right now." The student council boy nodded, "Alright." None of them pressed further, and seeing Liang Mu agree, they left. Breathing a sigh of relief, Liang Mu thought the student council members weren’t so bad after all. He walked a few steps, restarted the stream, and said, "Family, friends, sorry for the interruption. Let’s continue, but avoid detection by the student council." [Fish Fish Fish He]: Were those student council members? [Yang Yu 304]: Nostalgic about high school and college life before the apocalypse. [oShadow Bladeo]: Bringing tears to my eyes to see real-life scenes like in anime. [An Ran Fishing 3333]: Those student council students were stunning, both boys and girls. [A Certain Wang Wang Laughing]: Absolutely, they were so beautiful, but why was the streamer so scared? ... Glancing at the ongoing comments, Liang Mu whispered, "Let me share a secret: those student council members, they're not human." [Shoes That Can't Walk]: Not human? Then what are they? [Not Guilty]: That sounds so strange. [Yi Lou Qing Liang]: Streamer, look behind you; they seem to be coming back. [Rabbits Boiled in Lava]: Their expressions are unsettling; they give me the creeps... [Fang Fang Really Is Fang]: What the hell! [Ghost Path of the Nether]: ??? ... Just as everyone was about to ask more, the four student council members reappeared behind Liang Mu as if they’d teleported. They stood there motionless, staring at Liang Mu with eerily strange eyes. Turning around, Liang Mu saw the four, his grip on the phone trembling uncontrollably. "Uh, it’s a misunderstanding, everyone..." "......" The four exchanged glances. A glasses-wearing girl among them said, "Violating the rule by livestreaming on school grounds, ignoring a warning—your punishment is to pilot a mech and fight the demon king." ? Liang Mu was dumbfounded. What did piloting a mech and fighting a demon king even mean? In the next moment, he felt the world spin, and suddenly, he found himself in space. Looking around, he saw two large screens displaying his mech information and, in the distant void, the heavily injured vampire demon king, Sara Torisbeia. Liang Mu froze in terror. The livestream audience was in an uproar, completely confused by the situation. The scene lasted three seconds, just enough for the viewers to see Sara Torisbeia charging up, a bloody luminescent blast ensuing, and the screen going dark. [Dark Light w]: Can anyone tell me, is this a stunt? [Nian Nian Nian Li]: What just happened—mechs? Demon king? [Fan the Flames Grenade]: Whoa, that demon king is way too sexy. Thank heavens it's before the apocalypse, so the scene doesn't need censoring. [tfgchfchb2]: The guy above is pushing it. [Xier of the Suspended Star]: Isn't anyone worried about where the streamer went? [Science Council]: Streamer's done for, right? [Suli]: Scared~ (End of chapter)