I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 388 - 29: Mirror Image (Part 2)

Now it seems to be a similar situation, or perhaps it should be described as a reverse application of tactics... Even though Gu Mo directly entered the real Dream City, it seems that Kaguya can still turn herself into an illusory shadow relative to the current space when necessary.

Just like this hall in front of him, which had been blown up twice in quick succession—

No matter how many times the water surface is broken, the shattered reflection will always return to its original state, because merely breaking the water surface cannot truly destroy the reflection... A reflection is just a shadow after all, and its foundation does not lie in the water surface. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

To be frank, it is indeed a very troublesome enemy...

But even more troublesome is what appears ahead now...

"It’s been... such a long time..."

Gu Mo’s mouth twitched as he couldn’t help but feel sentimental, looking at the figure of a young girl, stepping lightly across the sea of roaring flames, coming into view... He hadn’t managed to stop Kaguya’s trick, which allowed the opponent to successfully summon her.

—Or perhaps it shouldn’t be called "summoning," since by no means could Kaguya possibly summon Hidechika from another world, neither the real body nor a projection...

—It’s more likely that she used that mirror to read the "information" in his heart, using this information as a framework to "copy" a reflection...

This speculation might not be entirely accurate, but Gu Mo believed it was probably close to the mark since being able to use true Celestial Maiden’s memories, palaces, feather robe, mirrors, and other treasured items beyond the Human World to deploy the Bright Mirror Still Water Technique was already an extraordinary display.

If Kaguya had also mastered Parallel World Interference, then everyone might as well give up living because there would simply be no chance of winning.

However, her trick indeed hit Gu Mo’s vital spot, just as Kaguya said... This is the enemy he least wanted to face.

Because his feelings for Hidechika are very special, the relationship is quite complex—

First is the affection projection similar to a character he created, then the strange relationship established after actually spending time together, and finally the help the girl provided when he was at his weakest... Most importantly, during his weaker days, Hidechika left a lasting impression on him.

She could always easily detect danger, shielding him before he had reacted...

And she could always effortlessly resolve threats, so naturally, in Gu Mo’s eyes, back when he was still an ordinary, fragile human, the girl’s power seemed far beyond his reach...

In such circumstances, due to the complex emotions and profound impressions intertwined, Gu Mo found it truly challenging to view Hidechika as an enemy. Indeed, she was the enemy he least wanted to confront. Just looking at that delicate doll-like face, with its familiar serene expression, he found himself unable to muster the will to fight or oppose her.

However, that was ultimately not the real Hidechika, and she had no equivalent hesitation or concerns towards him.

......

"Why is it a half-demon?"

On the other side, Kaguya’s slightly surprised voice rang out, probably indicating she too wasn’t aware of what her trick might summon, thus only upon successfully bringing forth the mirror’s figure did she notice something was amiss.

This person’s enemy they least wanted to face turns out to be a half-demon? What kind of joke is this?

Kaguya tightly furrowed her brow, yet on second thought, she felt perhaps this would cause more trouble for him. For the majority of people, the enemy they least want to face is either a terrifyingly powerful adversary, or someone with significant emotional ties...

Especially the latter, precisely because one never expects them to be an enemy, making them the enemy they least want to face.

Her expression shifted from bewilderment to a face full of pleasure, as Kaguya coldly watched the scene enfolding before her. It might be that although this opponent wasn’t the best candidate for a powerful enforcer, they could definitely give this hated enemy the most distressing experience.

The next moment, her expression suddenly changed, and just as she was about to flicker away again, it was too late...

A Demon-Breaking Arrow whistled through the air, striking precisely at the mirror in front of her...

Perhaps because it was aimed at the mirror and not at Kaguya, there was no discernible hostile aura targeting her, catching her somewhat unprepared. Even though she burst forth with immense energy in haste, with a cracking sound, the Mirror of Life showed a clear crack once again!

Having painstakingly repaired the previous damage, and before even a day had passed, it was cracked again using the same means, and Kaguya was so aggrieved and furious that her heart bled, her murderous eyes instantly locking onto the witch still standing on the distant corridor, who hadn’t approached any closer.

Kill her!

Must kill her! Anyone with spiritual power deserves to die!

As she gritted her teeth, she suddenly sensed something, and her expression became even more displeased. It seemed her Gatekeeper Serpent had been dispatched, and the group outside had discovered the presence of the Outer and Inner Barrier and was knocking a big hole in it, coming in one by one.