Chapter 420 The Villain Lady Arrives 249
As the magic circle's light became more and more dazzling, sweat dripped down Zero Cruella's face like beads falling off a string. His body was shaking violently, as if he was suffering from unspeakable pain. His once resolute eyes had now turned red and bloodshot, with a look of determination, fear and uneasiness that was difficult to conceal.
"Zero Cruella, are you okay?" Alice stood outside the magic circle, looking at Zero Cruella worriedly. Her voice was weak, but full of concern and anxiety. She wanted to help Zero Cruella, but she knew that she was powerless at the moment and could only pray silently for Zero Cruella to succeed.
Zero Cruella did not answer Alice's words. He had no time to care about anything else at the moment. He concentrated on reciting the spell, trying to integrate the soul fragment in his hand back into Alice's body. However, as the ritual progressed, he found that his strength seemed far from enough. The soul fragment was like a stubborn stone. No matter how hard he tried, he could not melt it and reshape it.
"Ah!" Zero Cruella suddenly roared in pain. His body shook violently, as if he was hit by an invisible force. At that moment, he felt as if his soul was torn into countless pieces, and the pain was unbearable.
When Alice saw this scene, she was overwhelmed with fear and helplessness. She wanted to call out Zero Cruella's name, but her throat seemed blocked and she couldn't make any sound. She could only watch Zero Cruella struggling in pain, but she was powerless.
Zero Cruella gritted his teeth and continued to hold on. He knew that he couldn't give up at this moment. Once he gave up, Alice's soul would never be restored, and she would lose her power forever. He couldn't let his believers down, and couldn't let her fall into despair.
However, as time went on, Zero Cruella found that his power was rapidly depleting. His clone began to become blurred, as if it would collapse at any time. He knew in his heart that this was a sign that the clone was about to collapse. Once the clone collapsed, he would not only be unable to complete the ritual, but would also suffer severe spiritual trauma, and might even never recover.
"Zero Cruella, stop it! You'll die if you keep going like this!" Alice couldn't help herself and called out Zero Cruella's name. Her voice was filled with anxiety and fear. She didn't want to see Zero Cruella sacrifice herself for her.
But Zero Cruella seemed not to hear what Alice said, he was still concentrating on reciting the spell. He had only one thought in his mind: to repair Alice's soul no matter what!
"Crack!" Suddenly, a crisp sound was heard. Zero Cruella felt his clone tremble violently, as if it was shattered by something. At that moment, he felt a strong pain coming from the depths of his soul, almost making him faint.
"Zero Cruella!" Alice screamed in horror when she saw this scene. She wanted to rush forward, but was blocked by the light of the magic circle. She could only helplessly watch Zero Cruella struggling in pain, but she was powerless.
Zero Cruella's body began to become illusory, as if it would disappear at any time. His face was full of pain and despair, but he still did not give up. He gritted his teeth and continued to recite the spell silently, trying to integrate the soul fragment in his hand back into Alice's body.
However, no matter how hard he tried, the soul fragment was as immovable as a piece of stone. Zero Cruella felt that his power had been exhausted and his clone was about to collapse. He knew that he could no longer continue.
"Alice... I'm sorry... I can't repair your soul..." Zero Cruella whispered in a trembling voice. Although his voice was weak, it was full of deep guilt and self-blame. He felt that he had failed Alice's trust and expectations and made her fall into despair.
Alice listened to Cruella Zero's words, and a strong sense of sadness and loss surged in her heart. She looked at Cruella Zero's illusory body, and tears welled up in her eyes. She didn't want to believe that this was true, and she didn't want to see Cruella Zero sacrifice herself for her.
"No...Zero Cruella...Don't go...Don't leave me..." Alice cried. Her voice was full of despair and helplessness. She hoped that Zero Cruella could stay and stay with her.
But Zero Cruella's body had begun to disintegrate, like smoke blown away by the wind. His eyes were full of reluctance and attachment, but he knew that he could no longer accompany Alice.
"Alice...you have to be strong...believe in yourself...you will be able to overcome all difficulties..." Zero Cruella whispered with his last bit of strength. Although his voice was weak, it was full of determination and encouragement. He hoped that Alice could regain her confidence and find her own strength again.
As Alice listened to Cruella Zero's words, the sadness and loss in her heart gradually dissipated. She looked at Cruella Zero's body that was about to disappear, and her eyes flashed with determination. She knew that she could not continue to sink into despair, and she had to stand up again for Cruella Zero, for the person who sacrificed for her!
"Zero Cruella... Thank you... I will be strong... I will find my own strength again..." Alice whispered. Although her voice was a little choked, it was full of determination and courage. She believed that as long as she did not give up, she would be able to overcome all difficulties and become strong again.
As Zero Cruella's body completely disintegrated into nothingness, the light of the magic circle gradually dissipated. Alice stood there, looking at the empty space, and an inexplicable emptiness and loss surged in her heart. She knew that Zero Cruella had left her forever, but she could still feel the determination and courage he left behind.
In the following days, Alice began to try to regain her strength. She worked hard to practice magic and constantly challenged her limits. Although the process was full of hardships and difficulties, she never gave up. She believed that as long as she didn't give up, she would be able to overcome all difficulties and become strong again.
However, as time went by, Alice found that her soul had not been completely repaired. Although she could use magical powers, she always felt powerless. She understood that there was still some defect in her soul and she needed to find a real way to repair it.
So Alice began to look for a way to repair her soul. She visited many places and asked many magicians and wizards, but she didn't get a satisfactory answer. She felt a little desperate, but still didn't give up hope. She believed that as long as she didn't give up, she would be able to find a real way to repair her soul.