Chapter 997: Chapter 778: Dreams Are the Opposite_4
Through the thick smoke and flames, the Rebel and the President faced each other from afar, forgetting the sound of the building’s collapse.
This is the last struggle of the trapped beast.
As the distant explosion burst forth, both let out a hoarse roar, like beasts baring fangs and claws, clashing at the same spot, the high-pitched sound of steel grinding erupted.
Then, the broken sword flew up, from the air, landing on the ground, shattering.
Tobio’s face twitched slightly, painfully lowering his head, seeing the blade piercing through his shoulder into his chest.
The outcome is decided!
"Your history ends here, Tobio, along with the history of the Alliance—"
Chiba twisted the blade, gasping with difficulty, "Take your seat and set off, this is the last bond between us."
Tobio’s lips twitched slightly, as if in a smile.
Such a close distance,
How nice...
With all his remaining strength, he raised his trembling left hand from the sleeve, pulled the trigger.
In the blast, Chiba’s heart burst with a streak of crimson.
Chiba-kun, I’ve waited a lifetime, not to be this President. But to prove, I didn’t fail back then—someday, I too can become a Hero.
"Chiba-kun, thank you."
He said, "Thank you."
In the silence, Chiba slowly lowered his head, looking at the wound on his chest, falling with the old man.
The final outcome is mutual destruction.
But for some reason, he didn’t feel angry, indifferent, even if he died it didn’t matter.
Just felt sorry... for others.
"So foolish, Tobio."
Chiba whispered in disappointment, "Kneeling there, unable to be redeemed..."
This way, all hybrids can only suffocate, die silently.
But if death comes, it should be with a loud lament.
At least let people know, they... once existed.
"Can’t survive in the human world, at least we can go to Hell..."
He leaned against the wall, spending his last moment, gazing at the dark Sky Dome beyond the broken walls: "Besides Hell, we have nowhere to go."
"You truly are a Hero, Chiba-kun, I am far inferior to you..."
In the pool of blood, Tobio silently chuckled.
Clearly at the brink of death, in such precious moments he didn’t recall warm memories with family, only could remember the scene of meeting that young man for the first time.
When that Time Jumper from the Future knelt in front of him, begging for his help, how joyful, how happy he felt.
As if all the pain in life had been redeemed.
"Please let me help you." Tobio held the young man’s hand, with such force: "Please, let me help you!"
He had only one question.
"May I ask, what will I look like when I’m dying?"
Back then, the young man lifted his head, earnestly told him: "Generous and passionate!"
Ridiculous.
He knew, it was a lie.
He must die in disgrace, right?
He always feared failure, never dared to take risks, never sacrificed anything. If there’s nothing he can do, then he would surely kneel at the enemy’s feet to beg, sobbing, asking them to spare his life...
Finally, like a stray dog, get killed.
Throughout the years, such terrifying dreams, he dreamt countless times.
Woke up terrified countless times, afraid countless times.
Ashamed of his weakness, saddened by his disgrace. Painful for his failure, desperate for all of this.
Crying for not being able to become a Hero.
Now, death has finally arrived, all those nightmares once feared have disappeared, replaced by an indescribable peace and tranquility.
Not painful, but can’t help but smile in fulfillment.
"Chiba-kun, dreams indeed are deceiving."
He struggled to reach out, with his final strength, wanting to touch the distant firelight, but everything seemed to turn to shadows, gradually dimming, gradually dissipating.
Dreams are opposite.
Everyone, don’t fear.
This time, we will surely have...
A Future.
