CHAPTER 1165: CHAPTER 1164: YOUR EXISTENCE IS A MISTAKE

"Talk?"

Hearing Fang Zheng’s words, Precia snorted coldly and raised her hand.

"There’s nothing to talk about with invaders like you! Go to hell!"

"Boom!!"

With Precia’s roar, countless purple lightning bolts descended from the sky, striking toward Fang Zheng and his group. However, the tremendous magic power that could shred and destroy everything disappeared into the air in an instant. A solid barrier appeared out of thin air, blocking Precia’s attack.

At the same time, Fang Zheng looked again at the Precia in front of him, and his eyes turned into golden vertical pupils at that moment.

"You, you are...!"

An unparalleled pressure suddenly emerged out of nowhere, instantly becoming an invisible giant hand that tightly restrained Precia. Precia looked at Fang Zheng in terror. She could feel the magic power within her still existing, but she was completely unable to release it. It wasn’t because her will wasn’t strong enough, but because her body instinctively sensed that the being before her was someone she absolutely couldn’t oppose!

And because of that, before Precia’s mind could catch up, her body chose to shut down first.

"I think you still don’t understand what I mean, Ms. Precia."

Fang Zheng walked toward Precia slowly with his hands behind his back.

"Let me clarify; our Heavenly Dao Palace is a very independent organization. Our primary mission is to protect Earth and the continuation of human civilization. We don’t have any hatred toward you, nor is there any conflict to speak of. However, I learned that you’re having your daughter collect the Seeds of Holy Stone. Considering that the Seeds of Holy Stone could potentially cause a dimension quake and destroy the plane where this Earth and human civilization reside, I came specifically to discuss with you. I hope we can reach a consensus on a basis of equality and mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win. I want to know, what do you intend to do with these Seeds of Holy Stone? What’s the success probability? Is there a possibility for our Heavenly Dao Palace to assist you in accomplishing what you wish to do with the Seeds of Holy Stone?"

At this point, Fang Zheng had already walked up to Precia and stood firm, calmly looking at her. In response to Fang Zheng’s words, Precia merely sneered.

"What if I refuse to speak?"

"If you don’t speak, I’ll speak for you."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng thought for a moment and then spoke again.

"How about this, I’ll first tell you that our policy at the Heavenly Dao Palace is to be lenient to those who confess, and strict with those who resist. In fact, I’m not unaware of your goals, but I hope you can say it yourself. It’s easier to cooperate that way. Otherwise... we’ll have to take some extraordinary measures."

"Mother!"

Upon hearing this, Fate hastily tried to step forward but was stopped by Arf biting her sleeve.

"Fate, don’t go over yet, let’s see what they have to say."

As she spoke, the Big Dog kept an eye on Fang Zheng. It’s the first time they’ve seen someone capable of suppressing this ruthless woman to the point of silence. This is the best opportunity for her and Fate!

"Extraordinary measures?"

By this time, Precia had also stood up, coldly staring at Fang Zheng.

"I’d like to see what extraordinary measures you can take!"

"Allow me to introduce."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng snapped his fingers with a "snap," and soon after, Precia could see a pitch-black, thick book appearing out of thin air in Fang Zheng’s hand.

"This is the Omniscient Angel, the Ratziel. It knows everything in this world. Which means it also records everything about you... Do you want me to say it, or will you say it yourself?"

"Hmph, trickery."

Hearing Fang Zheng’s words, Precia’s expression changed a few times as she looked at the Ratziel, then chose to hold her ground. Although she did sense a powerful force from that book, Precia refused to believe such a magitech device could exist in this world.

Even the Book of Darkness doesn’t have such power!

But dealing with such people, Fang Zheng naturally had his ways. Crime dramas are full of criminals who refuse to speak, and once the police hit the right spot, a single word can cause their psychological defenses to crumble completely.

Just like now.

Fang Zheng simply smiled, watched Precia, and then lowered his voice to speak a name.

"Elysia."

"———!!"

Upon hearing this name, Precia’s eyes widened. She stared at Fang Zheng in terror as if she had seen a ghost. It was a while before she stammered and spoke.

"How do you know...?"

"I told you, but you didn’t believe it."

Fang Zheng shook the Ratziel in his hand and snapped it shut with a "thud."

"I’ll say it again, leniency to those who confess, severity for those who resist. Now that you know I’m not bluffing, the choice is yours."

"...Does this have any meaning?"

"For you and me, there’s indeed no meaning."

Fang Zheng shrugged, answering Precia’s inquiry, and Precia stared deeply at Fang Zheng, then smiled.

"I understand... fine, I’ll say it. The reason I’m collecting the Seeds of Holy Stone is to use their power to open a passage to Alzahard. It’s a great ancient relic, and I want to go there to fulfill my wish!"

Upon hearing this, not only did Nanoha and the others focus their attention, but Fate and Arf also closely watched Precia.

"Then, what is your wish?"

"......"

This time, Precia didn’t answer immediately. She glanced deeply at Fate, sighed, and then turned her gaze back to Fang Zheng.

"Does it matter?"

"It’s very interesting, please continue."

Fang Zheng, of course, understood that Precia wanted to say, "You know everything, is it entertaining for me to say it myself?" However, his response was simple.

In Fang Zheng’s view, it was indeed quite interesting.

"......"

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s response, Precia gave Fate a meaningful look and then turned to walk behind the chair.

"Alright, follow me."

Soon, led by Precia, they came to a secret room behind. There, they saw a large crystal container. Inside the crystal container floated a blonde girl who looked about five or six years old. Her appearance... was almost identical to Fate.

"Mom... she is...?"

Seeing this, Fate was increasingly shocked and called out, wanting to ask Precia what exactly was going on. However, Precia seemed completely oblivious to Fate’s words, turning around with a slightly twisted smile and looking at everyone present.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you. She is Elysia Trestrosa, my only daughter."

"What?"

"What, what, what———!?"

Hearing this, Nanoha, Little Sakura, and Illya couldn’t help but scream, and Little Hei and Shisei also widened their eyes in surprise, looking at the girl inside the crystal container and then at the dumbfounded Fate.

"The only daughter? Then what about Fate...?"

"Fate... "

Hearing Nanoha’s question, Precia’s expression instantly became twisted.

"She’s not my daughter at all. She’s just a failed creation of mine!"

Saying this, Precia glared venomously at Fate.

"I went through so much trouble, even implanting Elysia’s memories into your mind, but why? Why are you nothing like Elysia at all? You’re not my daughter at all!"

As she said this, Precia extended her hand, pointing at Fate.

"You’re just a failure! Your existence is a mistake!"

Hearing this, Fate’s face instantly turned deathly pale.