Is It Too Late to Leave the Chat Group? Book 05 Chapter 039: The Lightning Rod, Shigure Kira

“Why are you all looking at me? This is just the regular attack pattern of the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. I’m not someone who holds a grudge. I would never harbor resentment just because Shigure Kira insulted me a bit.”

That was Chen Heng, speaking to the crowd attracted by the high-definition Spiritual Energy screen beside the Honkai reactor. Their eyes all turned to him as Shigure Kira was electrocuted into an unrecognizable state for the second time.

Chen Heng attempted to justify himself, but the dubious looks from everyone—including his beloved, precious younger sister Sirin—told him they were unconvinced.

“Younger Sister, don’t tell me you don’t believe me, either?”

“How…how could that be? My elder brother is a very generous person. There’s no way he’d hold a grudge,” Sirin responded, her gaze wandering away as she spoke.

Although she defended Chen Heng, anyone with discerning eyes could tell at a glance she was not completely convinced herself.

“How frustrating!” exclaimed Chen Heng, turning his gaze away from the crowd. Then, he snatched the bitter gourd juice he had handed Theresa earlier and stowed it in his spatial storage.

“My bitter gourd juice! Return my bitter gourd juice, Chen Heng. I believe you. I truly do! You’re not the type to hold a grudge. Please give back my juice!” Theresa cried out, standing up to profess her faith in Chen Heng after he took back her bitter gourd juice.

Ignoring Theresa, Chen Heng watched through the high-definition screen as Shigure Kira kept her middle finger raised defiantly toward the sky despite collapsing. The more he observed, the worse he felt.

Chen Heng admired Shigure Kira’s courage and determination. He held those who did not fear authority and never bowed to evil forces in high respect, so he decided to intensify his efforts.

Zap! Zap! Zap! A series of seven or eight lightning bolts struck Shigure Kira, all aimed, rather coincidentally, at that raised middle finger. It seemed too much of a coincidence.

Perhaps the numerous lightnin

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