Wizard: Stronger through Marriage Chapter 1169 - 540: Twin Choices

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Previously on Wizard: Stronger through Marriage...
David faced six timelines of himself, each representing unfulfilled potential and contradictions. Assisted by Reina and Cynthia, he battled these inner selves while the "Root of Chaos" tree awakened, releasing fragments of lost civilizations' core technologies. David integrated these fragments, transforming the system and ushering in a new era. However, the void now harbors the Abyssal Race and their leader, Mi Wei, who are preparing for their next move.

Mi Wei’s gaze cleaved the void like Ice.

She harvested the fragments of information drifting in the distant nebulae.

Her expression was cold and grave:

"The situation has reached a critical turning point.

We can no longer act in isolation."

She unfurled that massive tail, covered in fine Scale Armor and inscribed with Rune patterns.

The tail-tip flickered with cyan-blue pulses.

"The remaining forces of the Mechanical Realm have joined with us.

They will become the most effective power against the Awakened Group."

At the same time.

Not far away.

Inside a mechanical fortress that still stood after being ravaged by the wars of old.

A group of humanoid mech soldiers, clad in rusted metal armor with faces veiled beneath translucent visors, were gathering.

They were the remnants of the "Mechanical Realm"——

Those who had endured the destruction and reshaping of civilization.

Yet still moved defiantly through the borderlands—rebels and mad scientists.

They held lost technology in their grasp.

But still searched in agony for a path to revival.

At the center of this ruined fortress.

Lay a massive slab forged from ultra-rare alloy, carved with ancient Runes.

Upon it were engraved several lines of incomparably complex covenant texts.

This was the relic from the Godslaying Star.

The most important vessel of oaths left behind by the Godslayer war.

And the place where a new alliance was being founded.

The mech leader Orion raised his fist.

That metal hand, formed of multiple articulated joints, clenched into a fist with a muffled thud:

"We cannot submit to a new order.

We must unite all forces of resistance.

Reshape the Law of the Cosmos at any cost!"

His eyes flashed with a razor-edged light.

He swept his gaze over the Warriors around him.

Each face bore resolute determination and battle ardor.

At his command.

A holographic projection unfolded at once.

Displayed upon it was the alliance invitation sent from Mi Wei’s camp.

Along with the detailed terms of agreement between the two sides:

"We pledge.

To share resources and intelligence.

To jointly construct a cross-dimensional communication network.

To reverse the current state of monitored shackles.

To rebuild the system of free will."

A female engineer stationed within the fortress spoke softly:

"This agreement is etched upon the ’Eternal Stele’ in the Godslaying Star’s wreckage.

It not only symbolizes unwavering resolve.

It also uses a special nano-structure to ensure the information cannot be tampered with."

Orion nodded in assent.

He gazed at the alliance inscription in the projection.

A heavy sense of responsibility surged up within him:

"This is a wager.

But it is also the only hope.

We cannot betray the trust they have placed in us."

At the same time.

On the other side of the shadowed rift.

Mi Wei had already completed the rite.

She activated a micro-transmission device parasitizing within her shell.

This was a uniquely evolved cross-dimensional communication organ.

By oscillating across quantum bands.

It realized information transfer beyond conventional spacetime limits.

No matter the distance.

It could relay strategic commands in an instant.

For the two sides’ future cooperation.

This was one of their absolute, lethal-level advantages.

She gently stroked the newborn circuitry, gleaming with a silver-blue sheen.

A cold trace of a smile surfaced at the corner of her lips:

"Let those who claim to wield the truth of time see.

How our Godslayer Alliance.

Will tear apart the new order they have forged!"

The air carried a tang of rust and the dampness of sea-salt.

A resonant low roar slowly spread outward.

Like ancient thunder, endlessly shaking the Soul.

An unprecedented vast linkage was brewing.

And every unknown variable would spiral open with time...

Reina stood before the virtual array.

The crease between her brows had hardened into greater resolve.

"Their union means we face a more complex, more perilous situation.

This is not something brute strength alone can resolve."

Cynthia adjusted the parameters on the data display.

"We must accelerate our Perception speed and adaptive capacity.

Or we will fall into information traps woven by external forces.

And be driven into a losing position."

David gazed into the distant firmament.

A new Flame burned in his eyes.

"The old order is broken.

A new era will be born.

But the road will not be smooth.

Every choice is a wager.

Every step forward comes with unknown risks...

And I.

Will lead them through the darkest hour before dawn."

The three exchanged a silent, tacit glance.

They knew.

From this moment on.

A vaster, more intricate, interwoven, and even friend–foe-indistinguishable new game was unfolding...

Between Heaven and Earth.

Only that unspeakable yet piercingly clear, storm-before-the-storm unease remained in the stillness...

In the void.

The stars flickered.

Dark currents surged.

David, Reina, and Cynthia stood beside the Chaos Ancient Tree.

Their breaths had temporarily calmed.

Yet remained heavy.

In the depths of the Cosmos outside the throne hall.

A lurking unease spread like invisible spider-silk.

Tautening everyone’s nerves to their Limit.

Cynthia still sat poised at the core of the mental link.

The holo-interface before her flickered and jumped without pause.

Layer upon layer of data surged into her Perception like waves.

Her brows knit slightly.

Her fingers lightly tapped the edge of the console.

The mingled anxiety and anticipation on her face was unmistakable.

"David." she suddenly called softly.

"I’ve found Clause 7.2, a hidden article in the Observer protocol."

Her words carried a note of barely concealed shock.

David turned.

His dark-blue eyes locked firmly onto Cynthia.

That gaze was as calm as a deep-sea tide, yet hid surging undercurrents.

"Speak."

The holo-screen rippled faintly.

A subtle, obscure line of text surfaced:

"When the subject under supervision attains unified Divinity.

The system shall automatically execute the civilization handover procedure."

The sentence struck like a thunderclap.

Detonating in the air.

Tensing the three of their hearts to the Limit.

Reina’s gaze sharpened.

She asked softly:

"Civilization handover?

That means...