WHAFI 176-200 (Patreon)

WHAFI 176-200

Chapter 176Ana Schariac: "The other part of the mission seems to be hidden. I don't have enough authority to view it."Ana Schariac: "But I can ask someone to find out a little bit."Is it hidden? It seems that it is mostly something shameful.Looking at the information given by Ana, Bai Mo is more and more certain that the experimental data in Croca this time are the data left by Schicksal when they abandoned the Tower of Babylon.

As for the hidden second half of the mission, it is probably to recover those data.She doesn't know if Kiana and the others know the full picture of this mission.After thinking for a moment, Bai Mo immediately replied to Ana, indicating that she should not investigate the hidden tasks anymore.[Aslaug]: "I have probably guessed the second half of the mission. Ana, you must pay attention to safety on Coral Island and be on guard at all times."[Aslaug]: "Remember, if anything goes wrong with the Honkai Outbreak on Coral Island, send me a message immediately, and I will send someone to support you."[Ana Schariac]: "Don't worry, senior, I will pay more attention."[Ana Schariac]: "Also, senior, you must pay attention to safety. If there is any information you need, just let me know!"Ana is not a fool. From the moment Bai Mo asked her about Croca, she knew that Bai Mo would definitely participate in this mission; otherwise, the other party would not have asked her for information about it.Generally speaking, tasks encrypted by headquarters are usually dangerous. After all, she has participated in this kind of mission three times and knows the difficulties clearly.

However, after considering Bai Mo's own strength, Ana's little worry vanished.

After all, she was a Herrscher. What is a mere encrypted mission to her?Bai Mo's mouth curled up slightly.Well! It's great to be cared for!And getting information from Schicksal Headquarters for free is a great feeling.[Aslaug]: "@Kevin.Kaslana, by the way, how are you doing in the Sea of Quanta? Have you seen Welt?"There is still plenty of time, so Bai Mo can inquire about Kevin's status.As Bai Mo's message was sent out, everyone in the group also focused their attention.And Bai Mo did not disappoint everyone. The next second, a being who can speak"better" than Bai Mo slowly replied to the message.

[Kevin Kaslana]: "I already know his will. He is a qualified warrior."The indirect meaning is that Kevin has met Welt, and it seems that the two of them had a brief fight.

Of course, the outcome must have been Welt's complete defeat, with Kevin even fighting with a playful attitude.Poor Welt—or rather, poor Herrscher of Reason. No matter where he goes, he can't escape the fate of being defeated.Bai Mo quietly mourned for Welt for three seconds in her heart.Then, the message prompt sound came again.[Kevin Kaslana]: "And with his arrival, the door between the Sea of Quanta and the real world have some cracks."She's confused...Bai Mo was puzzled for a moment. She didn't know why Kevin suddenly said this.But soon, Bai Mo understood the meaning.[Aslaug]: "Oh? Did you finally figure it out after staying at that hole for so long and want to go out for a walk? It just so happens that everyone in the World Serpent misses you too."

Well...In a Bubble World in the Sea of Quanta, Kevin looked at the message sent by Bai Mo in silence.Yes, he has been silent here for too long.

Now, maybe it's time for the Serpent to return.Putting away his thoughts, Kevin silently closed the chat group.

Without replying, he just turned and walked towards the door behind him.After Bai Mo waited for a few seconds and still didn't get Kevin's reply, she realized that the other party might be offline.However, this conversation was always rewarding. Kevin is coming back. The World Serpent is going to stand up!Although it has already stood up in the pedestal in front of the world, Kevin's combat effectiveness will greatly improve its status further when she returns!

Thinking of this, Bai Mo couldn't wait to Ellie and the others about this news.But thinking back to the fact that she had just told Ellie that she was going to sleep, only to turn around and break this news, it was a bit inappropriate!

So now it's time to relax in the long-lost group chat.Thinking this way, Bai Mo began to "greet" everyone in the group one by one.By the way, she asked about the progress of each plot.[ApplePieLover]: "Oh, Lungmen is changing every day! There is no major movement in the outside world."Yes, after all, Lungmen has your Penguin Logistics, it is impossible not to change a little...Bai Mo did not hide her helpless expression at all, but according to what the Exusai said, Lungmen is still safe for the time being, which means that the main storyline of Arknights has not started yet, and she still has a chance to participate.

ACE, wait for me!The girl is looking forward to it...[Kamiyama Touma]: "I don't have anything to do here. I still write novels every day and live a leisurely life."Really, Touma sensei directly lived a retired life, just like Reimu, but the latter is a little worse; after all, Bai Mo hasn't brought her food for a long time.

So she almost always relied on Ana and Exusai for help, and the friendship between the three of them became more and more indestructible.Ahem, similar to the feeling of owner and pet?

Hahaha, of course, this is just a joke.Romani reported that they already conquered two singularities, which is really a cause for celebration.

After asking so many questions, Bai Mo also shared some things about herself so that everyone would be reassured.After that, Bai Mo also asked Exusai to pay attention to the movements in Chernobog and told her to inform her as soon as there was any information.

As for Mr. Zhongli... the two of them also talked a lot, and at the same time, Bai Mo discussed her views on Liyue, which really replicated the duties of any another world traveler.

Just like this, they chatted, time passed quickly.

Vaguely realizing that Ellie was calling her, Bai Mo also reluctantly said goodbye to everyone.

After all, it was time to act next, and she had to give the mayor a shot of prevention first and then start... start doing things!Chapter 177"Hehe, how do you feel after a good sleep? Are you okay?"Reluctantly returning most of the control of her body, Elysia whispered.While Bai Mo was sleeping, Elysia had thoughtfully changed her into a suitable jacket, making the next action more convenient.And there was also a loving dinner."Ah~ I feel more energetic, as if I have endless energy!"Stretching, Bai Mo stood up and picked up the sandwich on the table.Taking a bite, the strawberry jam burst in her mouth. Looking at the black jacket on her body, Bai Mo nodded with satisfaction.Well! At least it's not pink! Otherwise, it would be too weird!It was already 7th o'clock in the evening.

After a simple preparation, Bai Mo and Elysia set out together.First, the mayor of the town issued a curfew, ordering the residents not to go out at night.

Then Bai Mo called some members of the Raven Squad out of the mansion.No more, no less—7th people in total, including herself.With the door card issued by the mayor, everyone walked out of the gate smoothly and onto the streets of the town.Due to the curfew, there were only 7th people from Bai Mo's group on the spacious street at this time. It must be said that the residents had strong compliance."Finally out of that god-damned room. If I had stayed in there any longer, I would have gotten moldy.""Yeah, I'm almost exhausted from patrolling inside all day.""The air outside is still good."As soon as they came out, the members of the Raven Squad complained about their confinement in the mansion over the past few days.The rare relaxation made them feel much better.Some even took out their long-collected fine wines for a few sips. However, this behavior was quickly stopped by the leader, Tie Xiong. After all, they still had to carry out the mission, and there would inevitably be a fierce battle."Sorry, sorry, I was a little too quick."The man quickly reacted, putting away the wine jug with a smirk.Then, the team members all looked at Bai Mo, who was leading the group.The strength of the good friend of their captain was obvious to everyone. It was precisely because of this that they did not feel too much pressure about tonight's operation.

"Don't be too restrained. Just do it the way you usually do.""The purpose of our operation this time is mainly to find Raven and explore the suspicious places in the town's sewer system."Feeling the gaze from behind, Bai Mo spoke in a very relaxed tone.For this team, Bai Mo did not have any major requirements; she just hoped they could help explore the terrain and guard the surroundings.And once a battle occurs, more people mean more strength, right? Additionally, she would ensure the safety of the team members. After all, these were all Raven people, so she needed to take care of them."By the way, I remember there is a person named Aiwas in your team, right?"The man she met in Arc City last time. Bai Mo saw that he was not present this time and asked curiously."That boy? I guess he is accompanying his girlfriend right now. Really, it annoys me when I think about it."Hearing this, Tie Xiong showed a disdainful expression, as if mocking the other party."That's right, he has to be with his girlfriend instead of making money.""Isn't it? It’s a pity our brothers are giving him advice."Others also spoke up, expressing their thoughts.The casual conversation about Aiwas hit a nerve with everyone.Single people are like this. Whoever betrays the revolution first among single-brothers will be attacked by the crowd. To put it bluntly, it’s jealousy. The men complained about Aiwas’s disloyalty but sincerely wished the two of them well.

The quiet night street was filled with laughter and scolding, which seemed extremely out of place with the surroundings.But soon, the cheerful atmosphere was disrupted by a burst of hurried footsteps.Three black figures suddenly appeared at the corner of an alley ahead of the group. The three were panting, as if they were avoiding someone’s pursuit."Who is it!"Before Bai Mo could speak, Tie Xiong immediately spoke up with vigilance, and the other members of the team quickly drew their pistols and pointed them at the three in front.Under the black muzzles of the guns, the three men in black paused and raised their hands.There was no choice. If they were shot at this distance, even bulletproof vests would be useless.The three individuals immediately began to consider escaping the encirclement."Why are there people here too? Bronya, the route you gave me is too unreliable.""The map shows that this is the only path to avoid pursuit."The implication was that she had not expected such an emergency.Yes, these three people are Kiana, Bronya, and Mei, who had agreed to investigate the town tonight.What they didn’t know was that the town had issued a curfew, and the government army was patrolling the area.The three were discovered by the patrolling government forces just as they had come out, so they had been evading pursuit until they ran into Bai Mo and the others.Kiana?Even though her face was hidden in the hood, Bai Mo recognized Kiana at a glance. The identities of the other two were also about to be revealed, so Bai Mo immediately stepped forward to signal everyone not to be so tense."Put down your guns; these three are my friends.""Yeah."Seeing Bai Mo speak, Tie Xiong made a gesture for everyone to lower their guard.This sudden scene also made Kiana and the others a bit confused.However, after recognizing who it was, they relaxed a little."I didn't expect we’d meet so soon, Miss March."She quickly scanned the Raven Squad, finally fixing her gaze on Bai Mo, as Mei slowly walked forward from between the two."Yeah, but by the way, it looks like Mei and the others are in some trouble? Well... let me guess, you were probably being chased by the town's government forces as suspicious individuals.""But don’t worry, I can still help with this little problem. I'll just tell them that Mei and the others that you are members of our team."---Chapter 178: Going Underground"That's good. Kiana, you can move freely in the town next.""But I suggest that if possible, we should investigate together. After all, there is strength in numbers, and we can take care of each other."After explaining to the government troops who had come to hunt down Mei and her friends, Bai Mo turned to the three and continued."Okay, then let's go together."After considering it, Mei finally agreed to Bai Mo's request.Considering that there may be unknown dangers ahead, it is better to move with more people. Looking at the outfits of these mercenaries, they are clearly well prepared.Most importantly, these mercenaries are wearing protective clothing that can isolate Honkai energy. Although they are wearing concealed clothing, Mei is sharp enough to notice it.This is obviously not an ordinary mercenary team, and Miss March 7th is not as ordinary as she appears on the surface.This can be seen from the attitude of the leading man towards her, and she herself did not wear a protective suit that could block Honkai energy.Combining these doubts, Mei couldn't help but think about the origins of Bai Mo and this group, so she remained attentive."Mei, what are you daydreaming about? Let's catch up!"Kiana's shout brought Mei back to reality. Looking ahead, she saw that Bai Mo and the others were almost out of sight."Sorry, I was thinking about something else."Mei apologized to Kiana and Bronya."It's okay! Then let's catch up!""Yeah."After that, the three of them ran and quickly caught up with Bai Mo and the others.They said they were investigating the town together, but as they walked, Mei unexpectedly found that the place she and Bai Mo needed to investigate was exactly the same, all underground in this town.Sure enough, these mercenaries came to investigate with a purpose, and they were definitely not ordinary people. Even Kiana noticed this, and Bronya also looked at the two of them thoughtfully."We're here. Let's be alert and see if there are any suspicious people. We'll gather here in ten minutes."Looking at the factory gate in front of him, Tiexiong took out the key given by the mayor earlier. After opening the door, they conducted a thorough inspection of the terrain as usual.Bai Mo didn't say anything; after all, they are experts in this kind of thing.The underground entrance of Croca is in a large drainage factory outside the town. Although it can be accessed through a manhole cover, it is easy to get lost that way, so it is better to start from the entrance and check systematically.While the Raven Squad was checking, Bronya was not idle either. She immediately summoned Project Bunny to scan the building.Human exploration was simply inadequate! It still depends on her Project Bunny!But this was not about fear of exposure; Bronya had long noticed something wrong with these people.

As expected, the Raven team was not surprised when they saw Project Bunny. After all, they had seen many of these things and had dismantled numerous Anti-Entropy Titans."How is it, Bronya? Do you have any clues?""No abnormalities or suspicious people were found. Bronya thinks it's possible to go underground.""Great! Then let's set off quickly!""Don't worry, Miss March 7th's people haven't returned yet. Let's wait a while."After asking Bronya, the three whispered to each other."I know everyone must have questions. Yes, we are indeed not ordinary mercenaries. As for our identities, I will tell you after all this is over."

After listening to the conversation of the three, Bai Mo stepped up and spoke softly.After all, wouldn’t it be better to leave a little suspense? Let them guess for now."Then I'd like to ask, what are you here to investigate?"

To this, Mei nodded and asked curiously. Bronya and Kiana also turned their heads to listen."Hmm...purpose."Bai Mo pondered for a moment but soon gave an answer with a smile."First, we came here to find a friend, and as for the second... it is similar to your Schicksal, to find the truth of the Honkai outbreak here."While Bai Mo was speaking, the Raven Squad which had already investigated the nearby area, returned.A group of six people stood at the underground entrance, waiting for Bai Mo's next instruction."Schicksal...Miss March 7th, you are really not an ordinary person."

Chewing on Bai Mo's words carefully, Mei kept guessing Bai Mo's identity in her mind."Don't worry, I'm definitely not a person from Anti-Entropy, and if you really want to talk about it, I have some connection with your St. Freya Academy!"

Looking at the solemn expressions on the faces of the three, Bai Mo hurriedly laughed.After all, she is also a student of St. Freya and a Valkyrie. Although she is a Valkyrie who has been judged dead, it doesn't matter."St. Freya? Were you once a student of St. Freya Academy?"Hearing Bai Mo mention St. Freya, Kiana asked immediately and decided to ask, Himeko or Theresa about it after the mission."Hey, Kiana is very smart~ She can even guess this, but I'm sorry I can't explain the details right now. For now, let's focus on our tasks.""After all, there may be changes later, so we should act as soon as possible."Without giving everyone a chance to continue thinking, Bai Mo saw that the time was right and asked Tiexiong to open the door to the underground.There is enough suspense. Bai Mo was a little afraid of saying too much.So with Bai Mo's encouragement, everyone finally focused on the task and prepared to enter through the front door. As for what Bai Mo said, they would find a way to verify it sooner or later.Upon entering the door, a faint stench reached their noses. Although there was no disgusting excrement in the dark and humid underground sewer, there were some common rats, though not many.Besides, everyone was not too pretentious, so they endured it for a while.The underground sewers are connected in all directions, and it is not sufficient for a few people to grope blindly.

Therefore, Bronya directly called out Project Bunny and asked it to lead the way according to the concentration index of Honkai energy.

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Chapter 179: "Tower"At first, the group didn’t find anything suspicious along the way, but as they went deeper, they noticed something was wrong.Apart from the increasingly dense Honkai energy, the entire underground passage of Croca seemed to have been deliberately modified, with many signs of artificial excavation.These signs are not obvious unless you are a professional and look carefully, and no one would typically search the sewer for clues. Bai Mo and the others had already left the town.Presumably, the person hiding behind the scenes knew this and built the laboratory underground in the town.Of course, this is speculation until confirmed, but Bai Mo believes it is almost certainly true.The team continued to move forward in an orderly manner. After about ten minutes, someone suddenly shouted."Come and look here; there is a big gate!"It turned out that a member of the Raven team had found a hidden door and hurriedly called everyone over."The gate!"Hearing the news from the front, Mei was a bit excited.After all, this was a significant clue. What was behind the gate? Could it be a secret test base?

On the way here, Bai Mo had mentioned the information given by the mayor to Mei and the others, so everyone was very excited upon hearing the news."Can it be opened?"The question came from Bai Mo. She gate also very curious about the appearance of this door.However, after considering that there might be nothing valuable inside, Bai Mo abandoned the idea.Who would put important information in such place? It seems this is at most a storage room."No, this lift gate is at least one meter thick, and the surrounding area has been welded shut. With our current equipment, it's impossible to open it."After roughly assessing the door's hardness, Tiexiong shook his head."What? I was hoping to finally show off my skills." Seeing this, Kiana, who had been eager to try, reluctantly put down the baseball bat in her hand.Everyone frowned, and the door-breaking operation was aborted.By the way, do Kaslana family members always carry this ancestral baseball bat wherever they go?

If so, it is truly a must-have tool for travel, combat, arson, and looting, and it could even fight Honkai beasts.Well... She wonders if this thing can be mass-produced. If it can be...Bai Mo remembers that Kevin still has one.Ahem, let's get back to the point. Since this door can’t be opened, let’s continue searching. There is always a way forward. Bai Mo firmly believes that this idea is correct."It doesn’t matter. Although we can’t open this door, its presence proves that our investigation is on the right track.""Look ahead; I believe there are bigger secrets waiting for us there."Bai Mo stood up and spoke excitedly, drawing everyone's attention away from the door.Yes, the direction of the investigation is definitely correct, and Bai Mo’s words reflect what everyone is thinking.There is still plenty of time in the evening. If they continue along this path, everyone believes they will get a satisfactory answer.After all, starting from this door, they have already touched the tip of the iceberg of the enemy's experimental base."Well, let’s continue moving forward. Everyone should pay close attention to the surroundings. If you find anything, notify us immediately."Looking at Kiana and Bronya beside her, Mei quickly got up and followed the team in front with the two...................On the other side, 1,000 meters underground on the outskirts of Croca.In a bright artificial passage, more than a hundred experimenters wearing white chemical protective suits looked serious, as if they were preparing mentally.At the same time, dozens of armed personnel with live ammunition stood around them.They are not guinea pigs used for experiments; they are staff members of the organization known as "Tower." Their main task is to study how the human body can reasonably absorb the energy of Honkai to evolve itself.This goal sounds very lofty, right? It is to contribute to mankind, right?Wrong! These are just their hypocritical masks. They use all means to achieve their goals, including conducting live human experiments and deliberately causing small-scale Honkais.It can be said that this so-called "Tower" organization is the successor to the Schicksal Babylon Tower researchers.Years of dormancy have allowed them to grow stronger and gradually develop into a moderately sized organization. Although they can only exist underground, this is their greatest satisfaction.

However, there is no impenetrable wall in the world. The "Tower" organization was eager to get experimental results, so they made a big commotion in Croca.That is why they were targeted by Schicksal, and now Kiana and others have come to Croca to investigate.Of course, the "Tower" organization was aware of this, so they accelerated their experiments, hoping to achieve their goals before Schicksal arrived.After several years of experiments, they have identified the most suitable body for Honkai energy injection.If this step is successful, they will open the door to a new world and evolve, rather than becoming monsters who lose their minds after Honkai energy injection."Squeak..."As a harsh sound echoed, the entire passage was suddenly filled with white mist for disinfection, followed by disinfectant sprayed from overhead.After a series of complex disinfection procedures, these experimenters in white chemical protective suits were all brought to a door.Then, a leader who appeared to be an important person in the team stepped forward and said,"I believe everyone knows the precautions for the experiment. Once inside, do not speak unnecessarily, do not engage in useless activities, and perform your duties with peace of mind.""Of course, if you wish to become those monsters, feel free to do so."Without any emotional fluctuations, the member opened the door with an ID card.As the door swung open, a strong light emerged, and when they opened their eyes again, they saw a black tower standing against the sky.----Chapter 180: The Approaching Final PlanAs the gate opened, the experimental personnel in the passage entered one after another.The black tower inside the dome had been the site of their experiments for a long time. Its design was an imitation of the Tower of Babylon.From the outside, there was nothing special about the tower, but the hidden Honkai energy was incredibly high, so the experimental personnel had to be fully armed and disinfected before entering."I really didn’t expect it to be so easy to get in. Are these guys arrogant or just not vigilant?"At this time, among the team, one figure stood out as particularly relaxed and devoid of tension.The heavy protective suit did not appear bloated on her. Although the isolation mask on her face covered most of her features, it was still clear she was a beautiful woman.Yes, this person was Raven, who had come out to investigate privately a few days ago and had sneaked into the enemy's base camp by chance.She had expected it to be just a small skirmish by a minor organization, but upon seeing the scale, Raven was a little overwhelmed. A small team could never match this size of an organization.

However, if she could get help from the outside world...

Raven thought of Bai Mo first.

The problem was that she didn’t have any electronic equipment on her, so contacting the outside world would require finding an opportunity to leave.During this period, Raven planned to quietly figure out the layout of the tower and see what kind of experiments were being conducted there.Soon, after the entire team entered the tower, the experimenters returned to their tasks without any communication. They were rushing to complete the final stage of the experiment.There was no other choice; Raven had to follow behind an experimenter to avoid suspicion.At a utility room, Raven found the right moment to hide. When other experimenters passed by, Raven would pretend to be a part of the team and then observe the tower’s activities under the cover of the experimenters.This was repeated several times. After two and a half hours, Raven had a general understanding of the internal structure of the tower.The tower is divided into six floors. The first floor is used to detain "test subjects," that is, ordinary people captured by the tower organization from outside. There are more than 300 people in total, and they are divided into levels by the tower organization.The higher the level, the higher the subject's resistance to Honkai, making them suitable for experiments. Those with lower levels are mere test subjects and are sacrificed to test various data.The second and third floors are also used for experiments. The fourth floor is where the tower organization detains failed experiments. Several cells are filled with corpses.Compared to other floors, the fourth floor has the fewest experimental and armed personnel. No one would willingly go to such a place, making it the safest yet most dangerous floor in the tower.The fifth floor is where the top leaders of the tower organization hold meetings and research discussions. Almost all the defense forces of the tower are stationed here, with at least four teams of armed personnel patrolling every five minutes.The top floor, the sixth floor, is said to be where the tower organization conducts the final experiment. It is directly accessible by the elevator from the fifth floor.Due to limited time, Raven had to gather this information from the behavior and conversations of the experimental personnel. As far as Raven knows, the experiments conducted throughout the tower are preparing for tomorrow.If she guessed correctly, the tower organization plans to conduct the so-called "final experiment" tomorrow.Was her infiltration time really so coincidental? The highlight as soon as she arrived?For a moment, Raven didn’t know what to say. It seemed her plan to sneak out was doomed to fail. Now, she could only proceed cautiously.

At worst, she could create some chaos tomorrow, release the corpses on the fourth floor, and use the opportunity to escape.

In any case, Raven would not let this so-called "final plan" succeed.

The experiments conducted by the Tower Organization were already outrageous, so this "final experiment" was likely to be even more inhumane.For example, the screams of ordinary people still echoed through the second and third floors, and the smell of blood was stimulating the test subjects to roar.In comparison, the experiments conducted by Jackal was somewhat trivial in comparison."Really, I’m so unlucky..."With a heavy sigh, Raven turned around and started walking towards the first floor.After all, once she decided to release the corpses on the fourth floor, she had to consider the ordinary people on the first floor, especially the children, who didn’t deserve this.She had to find a way to rescue them, to the best of her ability..............On the other side, in the underground passage outside Croca.After an hour of searching, more and more doors were closed as before, but the team successfully opened several of them.Although there were no major discoveries inside, there were still some gains, including several diaries and four white work uniforms.After reading the diaries, everyone learned about the inhumane actions of the organization called Tower.A wave of anger gradually ignited in everyone’s hearts. Kiana swung the baseball bat in her hand a few times, vowing to make these people pay the price."In the end, it's still your Schicksal who caused this."Yes, it’s clear that this Tower organization is connected to the Tower of Babylon.After calming down a little, Bai Mo spoke slowly under the puzzled gazes of Mei and the others."The fault of Schicksal? Miss March 7th, what do you mean?"Mei was a bit confused. From Bai Mo’s tone, it seemed this so-called tower organization was related to Schicksal. Was that possible?"Yes, yes, how could this be related to Schicksal?"Kiana also looked at Bai Mo in confusion.In response, Bai Mo just smiled faintly. She did not intend to elaborate on the Babylon Tower’s history. After all, there were too many details involved."You will know soon enough, but not right now."

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Chapter 181"Stop, please show us your entry and exit credentials."The security guard on duty at the elevator immediately stepped forward to stop everyone when he saw Bai Mo and the others approaching.Seeing this, Bai Mo nodded and handed over the three IDs.These IDs had been modified by Bronya with their information beforehand, so there was no problem using them to fool the security guards.Soon, after the security guards checked the identities of the four, they immediately let them pass, and Bai Mo and the others entered the elevator smoothly.Seeing the four successfully sneak in, the Raven Squad hiding not far away also breathed a sigh of relief.Next, they had to remember the route, return to the surface to report the situation to the mayor, and, of course, call for reinforcements."I never thought we could sneak in like this. These people aren’t very alert."Once inside the elevator, Kiana pressed the button for the bottom floor. After a moment of shaking, the elevator began to descend slowly. The four dispersed, each paying close attention to the door."Thanks to Bronya, otherwise, we wouldn't be able to be so relaxed.""Yes, Bronya helped a lot this time."Seeing Mei praise Bronya, Bai Mo subconsciously touched her head.But she quickly realized it wasn’t appropriate.She was used to this gesture before and hadn’t yet adjusted to her new role.".......""......."Kiana and Mei, standing aside, looked a little confused at this point.After all, these two seemed to have no prior communication, so how could they now have a good relationship?Bronya didn’t dodge... and this head-touching technique gave the two a sense of déjà vu...Bronya, the person involved, finally reacted and immediately stepped back, putting some distance between herself and Bai Mo."Sorry, sorry, Bronya was so cute that I couldn’t help it!"Seeing this, Bai Mo pretended to be calm, quickly withdrew her hand, and apologized.Don’t arouse suspicion!Because her head-touching technique was quite unique—similar to a massage, which Kiana and the others had basically experienced—Bai Mo was really a little afraid they might guess something.

Although the probability was quite small, she still felt a little guilty."It’s okay."Bronya shook her head, forcing herself to dispel the thought.She also found it strange. When the other party touched her head just now, she actually felt like it was Sister Bai Mo who was doing it, so she hadn’t reacted immediately.However, how could the person in front of her be Sister Bai Mo?They were different in both physical features and appearance.On the other side, Kiana and Mei also shook their heads, not taking it to heart."Oh, Lau, this was your carelessness."Ellie saw everything clearly in the sea of consciousness. She playfully commented at that moment."I was careless just now and didn’t dodge!"Muscle memory is a tricky thing! There’s nothing you can do about it!Bai Mo stuck out her tongue and replied embarrassedly in her mind."Okay, then Ellie must pay more attention next time; otherwise, it will be difficult to deal with if you arouse suspicion." Elysia just smiled dotingly at this."Don’t worry, Ellie, I’ll control myself."Bai Mo looked around with her peripheral vision and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that nothing was wrong with the three others.However, just in case, Elysia still attached her consciousness to Bai Mo’s body, taking control to a certain extent.After all, the next action would inevitably involve danger, and Bai Mo’s fighting style happened to be familiar to Kiana and the others, so the next action, Bai Mo still has to rely on the very skilled Elysia!Bai Mo immediately understood Elysia’s intention, and the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but rise slightly.Am I so unreliable?! However, it feels good to be cared for by Ellie."March?""Huh? What’s wrong, Kiana?"

Bai Mo tilted her head and looked at Kiana’s puzzled expression."It’s nothing; I’m probably just too sensitive."Kiana shook her head, seeing that there was nothing wrong with Bai Mo.Strange, why did she feel that March was a little different just now, as if she suddenly became another person?On the side, Mei also rarely looked at Bai Mo....Meanwhile, inside the Tower Organization, in the highest decision-making meeting room, a group of executives in suits and ties were discussing the implementation of the final plan.Like a roundtable meeting, they sat in their respective seats.At the front of the conference room was a transparent glass wall, behind which they were about to implement the final plan.Several experimenters were constantly adjusting various equipment inside. In the middle, there was a girl tied up all over. She twisted her body in fear, as if she wanted to escape.The most suitable subject for the plan was the person with the highest resistance to Honkai energy that the Tower Organization had found in recent years.Outside, the heated discussion continued."Doctor, do we really have to implement the final plan in advance? Wouldn’t it be a bit inappropriate...""Yes, Doctor, isn’t the timeline a bit too tight in this case?""Doctor...""No need to say more, I’ve decided on this matter!"Before these executives could speak, the old man they called Doctor smashed the cane in his hand with a bang and then shouted harshly.Turning around, the old man still had some anger on his face.After such an outburst, the executives didn’t dare to continue speaking. They just picked up the cane from the ground and silently handed it back to the old man."You can’t even find a few rats in the organization, and you still expect to implement the final plan according to the original schedule?"Looking at this bunch of useless people who were more likely to cause trouble than solve anything, the old man snorted coldly.Then, under the puzzled expressions of the executives, the assistant next to him projected the intelligence they had collected into the conference room.On the screen, it showed Bai Mo and the others who had just sneaked in."They hacked into the database and altered the personnel information. I’m afraid they’ve already reached the underground by now."The assistant said, then called up the surveillance footage along the way."This..."The executives looked at each other.Soon, they came to their senses."Hurry up and send someone to deal with them. Also, increase the patrol intensity on each level. No one is allowed to enter or leave without permission!""The order has been issued. I believe these rats will be cleared out soon."Looking at the figures on the big screen, the group of executives issued orders with grim faces. After all, these intruders had gotten in under their noses. If not discovered in time, it could lead to unpredictable consequences."Naive, these people are just bait used to find the way. I believe the people on the surface have already taken action by now, right, Peterris?"Ignoring this minor skirmish, the old man looked towards the door of the conference room.But this time, his tone was a little heavier, as if he had encountered something tricky."Crack."As the doctor’s words were about to fall, he looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly man slowly pushing open the door of the conference room."Well, according to my intelligence, the mayor has already taken action, but please rest assured, I will send someone to stop them."Taking a deep breath, Peterris spit out his cigarette butt, stomped it out with his foot, and then took out his phone to make arrangements.He looked calm, as if he had expected this to happen.

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Chapter 182: Elysia's Grand Appearance!"Our actions have been exposed! The enemy's armed forces are about to break through! Hurry, call for reinforcements!!""Damn, why are there government troops here? Did they rebel?""Hurry up and find cover! The enemy's firepower is too strong!"In the abandoned factory, bursts of gunfire and explosions were heard, and the smell of gunpowder filled the air.The battle between the two well-equipped armed forces was as intense as a battlefield.Blood and corpses could be seen almost everywhere.All of this started half an hour ago.After returning to the surface, the Raven Squad feared that Bai Mo and the others would have an accident below, so they hurried to the mayor's residence due to time constraints.After fully explaining what they had seen and heard underground to the mayor, he immediately sent more people to assist the Raven Squad without hesitation and assigned Tiexiong to lead the team, hoping to use this armed force to go underground and eliminate the cancer of the Tower Organization in one fell swoop.So, a team composed of the Raven Squad, government troops, and mercenaries set off quickly. Along the way, Tiexiong explained the underground route to each team and accurately detailed what each team should do after descending. The action plan was clearly laid out; the only thing missing was breaking the food into pieces and feeding it to them.In theory, this should have been a very ordinary mission. Although it was full of dangers, these people, accustomed to walking on the edge of a blade, would undertake such tasks any day."We are all people who put our heads on the line, so don't pretend to be skilled."However, unexpected events occurred. Just after Tiexiong led the team to the factory, before they even entered the gate, they were suddenly bombarded by a wave of artillery fire, and then a group of armed personnel, who had been lying in ambush for a long time, rushed out.Moreover, among the people provided by the mayor, there were traitors. This series of emergencies caught Tiexiong off guard.The battle was about to break out."There's a traitor! Stop!""There is more than one traitor among us!"But despite the dangerous situation, these mercenaries and government troops quickly adjusted their stance, not to mention the Raven Squad under Tiexiong. These guys counterattacked as soon as the incident occurred, killing more than a dozen people on the other side on the spot.However, due to the huge disparity in numbers, coupled with the enemy's advantage of geographical location, Tiexiong and his gang not only failed to gain much of an advantage but were also suppressed by the opponent's firepower outside the factory.Of course, this was not the only problem, because just over a thousand meters underground, Bai Mo, Kiana, and the others were suddenly attacked by the Tower Organization. Since they were the first to be exposed, the Tower Organization was very aggressive.At that time, almost as soon as they exited the elevator, the four of them were nearly hit by hundreds of bullets. Fortunately, Bronya summoned Project Bunny in time, resolving the crisis.After that, it was time for a counterattack.In the final analysis, the armed forces of the Tower Organization were all ordinary people, so when facing Valkyries like Kiana and the others, they had no chance. After all, just Project bunny was enough to take them out.

So, after the Tower Organization discovered that all their advance troops had lost contact and determined that their existing armed forces could not pose a threat, they released some Honkai beasts and zombies from the experimental area.Inside the tower, their final plan was being carried out in an orderly manner.As for Bai Mo and the others, after several battles, they reached an outer quarantine area of the Tower Organization.

But before the four of them could rest for a moment, an indescribable stench soon filled the air again.It was a Honkai zombies, including several Chariot-class and Knight-class Honkai beasts.

"Can't we rest? My hands are numb," Kiana said, tightly gripping her dual guns as she looked at the mighty enemy forces ahead.The previous battle had already drained much of her energy. Now, facing these Honkai beasts and death squads, she felt incredibly uncomfortable.Mei and Bronya were in the same condition as Kiana. Even Mei's pulse sword had been bent from the previous battle.But the battle had to continue, and the mission had to be completed. The three of them quickly adjusted their stance and continued to rush forward."Project...""Stop, stop, stop! Do you really think I don't exist?"Seeing that the three of them were about to charge heroically, Bai Mo hurriedly shouted to stop them from behind.After being idle for so long, it was time to take action.After a short trot, Bai Mo reached the group and stopped them with a gesture."Miss March 7th?" Mei asked, looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar face with some doubt.To be honest, she was so focused on the battle that she had almost forgotten Bai Mo was still in the team."Is there something wrong?" she continued."........."Hearing this, Bai Mo's face darkened, but she was too embarrassed to say anything. She took a moment to organize her thoughts before speaking."Okay, the three of you are really not in a condition to continue fighting."

Seing the three of them in such an embarrassing state, Bai Mo shook her head with concern and then said, "Leave the next battle to me. After all, we've been slacking off the whole way. You guys take a good rest now.""After all, dealing with things like the Honkai is my specialty."Patting the confused Mei on the side, Bai Mo spoke in a very serious tone.The three of them finally realized..."Oh no, I forgot there we had another fighting force in the team..."But even so, there were at least a hundred zombies in front of them.

She's only one person? Could she handle it?"March...wait..."The three of them still didn't quite believe Bai Mo's words, but when they tried to say something, they realized she had already disappeared."Don't worry, beautiful girls are always omnipotent!"Halfway through, the girl's voice slowly echoed back.Then, Bai Mo's eyes flashed with a faint pink light, and so it begins!The second of the Thirteen Flamechasers of Fire Moth!Elysia makes a grand appearance!

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Chapter 183: Burn the Boats"Be careful!"After easily taking down the two zombies who charged at her, Elysia shot several pink crystal arrows forward, accompanied by the flying flowers.With a bang, the arrows exploded violently as soon as they touched the group of Honkai Beasts in front of her.The powerful shockwave directly blew away several warriors nearby, and the Honkai Beasts at the center of the explosion were injured to varying degrees.The girl’s figure darted back and forth across the battlefield. Elysia's countless battles against the Honkai made her seem effortlessly graceful in combat.

In just a short while, the hundreds of zombies and Honkai Beasts were wiped out by Elysia.However, Elysia did not stop there. Wanting to ensure that Kiana and the others could rest, she continued to move forward, intending to clear all obstacles for the three of them.The girl was like a ray of light piercing the darkness, driving herself to illuminate all the darkness ahead.After several dozen minutes, the battle finally ended.

During this time, Elysia was like a true Valkyrie, effortlessly dealing with all the Honkai Beasts and zombies along the way.This time, not only was the Tower Organization which had been hiding behind the scenes stunned, but even the three who had been recovering their strength in the back were astonished by Elysia's immense power.Her efficient, gorgeous, and smooth fighting style also left a deep impression on the three of them."At that level, even if I use the power of the Herrscher, I couldn't do it...""March...is she really that strong?""She could probably take on a thousand Kianas."For a moment, everyone was a little dazed, recalling the gorgeous scene as if it were a painting.The pink arrows in the sky were like meteors streaking down from the Milky Way. They carried divine power to this world and delivered unforgivable punishment to those corrupted creatures.The bright starlight descended on the earth.

Under such force, the group of Honkai Beasts was completely wiped out without any resistance. For a while, there were no obstacles left on the road ahead.Seeing this situation, the top leaders of the Tower Organization who had been monitoring through surveillance were very frustrated."Isn't is just scummy? The final boss pretends to be a tutorial boss to blow up the the weak? Are you just trying to rack up points?"Should they continue sending people to stop them? No, that's just giving them more experience; it's not worth the loss.

But if it could delay time...that's an option.Currently, the experiment for the final plan has almost reached the most critical stage, and the Tower doesn't mind making a desperate move.Success means victory, failure means death!After all, in their eyes, once the final plan succeeds, they will have the opportunity to gain extraordinary power that can fulfill any wish!Thinking of this, the top leaders of the Tower Organization unanimously agreed to release all the Honkai Beasts and zombies imprisoned within the organization to delay Bai Mo and the others' progress.Unfortunately, this also meant ruthlessly sacrificing the researchers still working in the tower and the civilians imprisoned there.However, this has always been the consistent style of the Tower Organization, because as long as the plan can succeed, they can sacrifice anything, let alone just these tools.At this time, Raven who was still thinking about how to rescue the civilians in the tower had no idea about the crisis that was about to unfold."Strange, why did the concentration of Honkai energy suddenly soar so much here? Those damn people are up to something again."In the prison area, Raven wore a protective suit while hiding in a storage room. She suddenly sensed something wrong around her. She quickly stepped out to observe the situation outside.

But just as she walked out, she heard a scream coming from the upper floor, followed by a low roar and the sound of bullets being fired.All of this happened so suddenly, but with years of experience, Raven was sure that the roar came from the zombies.But weren't the zombies of the Tower Organization under strict supervision? Did someone release them?Reinforcements?

No, it’s unlikely. Raven shook her head, refusing to believe that the incompetent government troops could break through and find this place so quickly.But after ruling out that possibility, Raven couldn’t figure out what was going on.

Could it be that the Tower released them? Only an insane person would do such a thing."Help! Help! Let me out!""Don't come near! Don't come near! Ahhhh...""No, there are too many enemies, and we don't have enough people. Call for support! Call for support..."While Raven was thinking, the upper three floors of the Tower Organization were in chaos, and the nearest laboratories had been bloodied. Some experimental personnel could not resist the erosion of Honkai energy and died on the spot, joining the ranks of the Honkai.And it seemed that the top leaders of the Tower Organization had no intention of solving this crisis, as most of the armed forces were still on standby at the top level, as if they had received some kind of order.For a while, screams and wails filled all the floors.

Of course, due to the special location of the first floor, it was not affected too much.But as more than a thousand Honkai Beasts and zombies were released, the concentration of Honkai energy quickly increased to the limit that ordinary people could not bear. This worried Raven.Because nearly a hundred ordinary people were imprisoned on the first floor, and if they were corrupted by the Honkai and became zombies, her rescue plan would soon fail.

At this point, there was no need to worry about stopping the final plan. The Tower Organization itself was in disarray, and she had no other option.Thinking of this, Raven turned around and went back into the storage room to pick up a bunch of chemical protection suits.

After ensuring their quality was up to standard, Raven ran towards the detention room without looking back."Stop! What are you doing! Stop right now, or I will—""It's a chemical protection suit! Everyone, hurry..."Along the way, Raven's strange behavior attracted the attention of a group of guards. Especially after seeing the chemical protection suits in Raven’s arms, they no longer cared about anything else and just wanted to grab them.After all, some of them had already been corroded by Honkai energy, with purple lines appearing on their bodies. At this point, saving their lives was their top priority.However, they underestimated Raven's strength. Almost immediately, the guards who rushed forward were dealt with by Raven."A bunch of damn lunatics. Are you planning to bury everyone here with you?"After dealing with the troublesome guards, Raven ran to the detention room, cursing as she went.

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Chapter 184: Chaos"Open the door quickly! I don't want to die in this place!""Damn it! Stay away from me...""Someone here is infected! Open the door quickly, or we’ll all die!"Inside the room, panic reigned. After witnessing the horrific scene on the floor above, they could no longer stay calm.Especially after hearing that there were infected people among them, their hearts raced with terror.For a moment, all eyes in the room turned to the woman in the corner, trembling in pain. The purple lines of Honkai energy had spread from her arms to her entire body.

In a few minutes, she would likely be fully corrupted and turn into a zombie. When that happened, everyone in the room would be in grave danger.

Now, panic had taken over completely. The people frantically pounded on the door, trying to break the lock.Ten seconds passed, and during that time, more people in the room began showing signs of Honkai energy corrosion. The purple marks on their bodies signaled that their time was running out. Those around them scrambled to get away, fearing they would be infected if they got too close.In the midst of the chaos, a mother and daughter remained remarkably calm."Mom, I'm scared..."In a corner of the room, a little girl in a yellow dress clung tightly to her mother’s leg.Tears slowly trickled down her cheeks, and her trembling voice betrayed her inner fear."Don’t be afraid, Ai. Mom will protect you, and we’ll be out of here soon.""Once we’re out, Mom will buy you your favorite marshmallows, as many as you want.""Really...?"Seeing the girl nod fearfully, the mother couldn't help but feel guilty.She gently placed a warm hand on her daughter's head, softly stroking her hair. Every movement was filled with tenderness—the last bit of comfort she could offer her daughter.Because just a few meters away, dozens of people were already infected by the Honkai. If they turned into zombies, the mother and daughter would likely be the first to be torn apart.Her eyes, empty with despair, gazed at the frantic crowd in front of her, and she couldn't help but sneer.She had nothing left to lose—nothing but her daughter. As long as she could ensure her daughter’s survival, she was willing to do anything, even at the cost of her own life.If only the door would open, everything would be fine! The woman silently prayed.But reality is often cruel, just as it was when the mother and daughter were captured.Time passed slowly.Two minutes went by, but the door lock remained firmly in place.The group of people who had been trying to escape had already lost hope. Meanwhile, the woman who had first been infected in the room was on the verge of turning into a zombie.She screamed in agony as her skin rapidly turned pale, drained of blood. As her consciousness faded, she finally succumbed, becoming a zombie.Sharp claws slowly grew from her fingertips, and the woman, now a zombie, began to lash out uncontrollably."Ah..."The man closest to her had his arm torn off before he could react, and pain shot through him. But before he could scream, a bloody mouth clamped down on his neck from behind.Blood gushed out, accompanied by the sickening sound of chewing.One by one, more people turned into zombies. Three, then four. Eyeing the humans around them like lambs to the slaughter, they began their rampage."Ahhhh!""Don’t kill me! Don’t kill me!"The piercing screams echoed through the room, and the stench of blood filled the air."Don’t be afraid, Ai. Hold on to Mom—I’ll get you out of here."In the midst of the chaos, the woman picked up her daughter and ran towards the door. Those who were slower became easy prey for the zombies.At this rate, everyone in the room would be dead in less than a minute. Some, in a desperate bid to survive, pushed others into the path of the zombies, trying to buy themselves more time.Roars and screams filled the air, one after another. Ai shut her eyes tightly in fear."Bang!"But just when it seemed all hope was lost, a loud banging came from outside the door.Was someone coming to save them?!For a moment, everyone inside the room was filled with confusion, excitement, and hope.Outside, Raven had finally arrived. Upon seeing the zombies inside, she wordlessly pulled out the shotgun she had taken earlier and aimed it at the door lock."Get back! Move away from the door!"

Raven shouted as she loaded the gun and then pulled the trigger.A burst of gunfire rang out, and the large lock on the door finally shattered.Seeing their chance, the people inside didn’t hesitate. They shoved the door open and rushed out, trampling over anyone who wasn’t quick enough........Elsewhere"March! That move you pulled off was incredible! I didn’t know you were so strong!"At the front of the group, Kiana excitedly recounted Bai Mo's earlier fight."It’s nothing. I owe it to the opponent.""If you’d like, I can teach you some of those fighting skills."Absentmindedly touching the ends of her hair, Bai Mo smiled at the group.She had learned much from watching Elysia fight in the previous era and could find an opportunity to teach Kiana and the others. It would improve their skills and strength—a win-win situation.In the depths of her consciousness, Elysia also voiced her agreement with Bai Mo’s plan.After all, how could Elysia refuse to help cute girls?"Really?!"Upon hearing this, not only Kiana but also Mei and Bronya looked over, clearly interested.However, while intrigued, they were also a bit puzzled.These were advanced martial arts skills, and she was offering to teach them so casually?It was strange. They had only known her for a few days, yet she already seemed so familiar with them, especially with Kiana.The feeling made Mei question reality."Well, if there’s a chance," Bai Mo replied, unaware of Mei's confusion. She simply smiled at Kiana with a hint of fondness.

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Chapter 185: Gathering"Since just now, the concentration of Honkai energy here seems to have increased significantly.""There won’t be Honkai beasts waiting for us…""According to Bronya’s analysis, that possibility is very high."As she spoke, Bronya adjusted the surrounding Honkai energy readings."It’s okay, I’m almost fully recovered now, and I’m not afraid of a mere Honkai beast at all!"Raising the twin guns in her hand, Kiana said with a smile."By the way, Mei, your blade is no longer usable. How about trying my baseball bat?""Well, although there will be a slight difference in weight, it doesn’t matter."Taking the baseball bat, Mei tried swinging it up and down with one hand.That stance for some reason looked like flipping a spoon...Sure enough, the cook is still a cook wherever she goes; she can’t forget the traditional art!But it’s okay; she can get weapons for Mei.Yes, Bai Mo originally wanted to use the power of the Herrscher of Reason to create a few swords, but now...

The ancestral baseball bat is the eternal god!!!…While talking, the four of them came to the gate leading to the tower. Unlike before, there wasn’t a single person from the Tower Organization in the white corridor at this time. It seemed that the armed forces had already gone inside to provide support.Three seconds of silence for them!"Behind this gate should be the opponent’s headquarters.""The Honkai energy index inside the gate is much higher than outside. Something must have happened inside.""Could it be that the Honkai beast breached the place…?"Her head itches, as if she was growing a brain…Kiana became confused."If it’s just the Honkai beast, the Honkai energy index wouldn’t be so high. The worst possibility is that the opponent has already launched the so-called final plan," Bai Mo added.

Although she didn’t know the details of the final plan, she still felt vaguely that it was something dangerous.Didn’t the Babylon Tower create Sirin with the intent of causing death? If this Tower Organization creates another one for the same purpose… then the situation will be a bit serious.More than a thousand meters underground… won’t the place collapse if they fight with a Herrscher? Buried alive to find out.So if the situation isn’t too urgent, Bai Mo still wants to hide her identity as a Herrscher as much as possible.In front of the heavy door, Bronya was nervously trying to crack the password, and the other three were also ready for battle."Don’t worry, Lau, Natasha will be fine, you must believe in cute girls!"

Seemingly noticing Bai Mo’s worry, Elysia comforted her in her mind."Well, the strength of Boom Crow is sufficient as long as she doesn’t encounter a Herrscher."Bai Mo nodded, but the worried expression on her face did not fade at all.Elysia also learned about Raven’s general strength through Bai Mo, so she knew the other party could still handle this kind of situation.After all, the Honkai energy inside should be from some ordinary Honkai beasts and zombies; there was no fluctuation indicating the presence of a Herrscher.But one thing needs to be noted: the Honkai energy inside seems to be gathering in one place… as if… it is gestating something.Being the the Herrscher of Finality, Bai Mo noticed this too."Success."A moment later, Bronya’s voice sounded.Then, Project Bunny also automatically appeared beside Bronya."Well, open the door."Seeing this, Mei slowly spoke after seeking everyone’s opinions."Understood."With an order, the heavy-armored bunny slowly pushed open the door with its huge mechanical arm.As the door opened, a strong smell of blood instantly filled the air.The originally quiet environment suddenly became noisy, and the roar of the dead gradually reached everyone’s ears.At this moment, except for a few scattered dead soldiers and Honkai beasts on the first floor of the tower, the rest of the tower floors had been occupied by Honkai beasts."What retribution!"As expected, just as Kiana said, the Tower Organization was raided by Honkai beasts, although it seemed intentional."Are there any living people here…?"Looking down at the bloodstains all over the ground, Mei couldn’t help but frown."Boom Crow!!!"Not in the mood to pay attention to the tragic situation, Bai Mo looked around since opening the door, and ran over after shouting when she spotted the familiar figure in the distance.

Kiana and the other three were still safe together, but Raven over there was being besieged by a group of Honkai beasts at the moment. Upon closer inspection, one could find a little girl in her teens standing next to Raven.Without hesitation, Bai Mo immediately drew her bow and shot more than a dozen crystal arrows at the Honkai beasts.From the looks of it, has March 7th found the person she was looking for?Seeing Bai Mo’s excitement, Kiana nodded to the others."Let’s go; we’ll go too!""Okay!" x2After that, the three of them picked up their weapons and rushed towards Raven’s position."Whoosh!"There were several sounds of something cutting through the air, and Raven was obviously stunned.

She saw several pink streams of light falling from the sky and mercilessly piercing through the several Honkai beasts in front of her.They aren’t coming for her! Then it’s reinforcements?!The situation suddenly turned around, which made Raven, who had been protecting the little girl Ai and fighting Honkai beasts at the same time, feel relieved.Seizing the opportunity, Raven also took advantage of the situation and successfully eliminated all the Honkai beasts and zombies around her.Coming back to her senses, Raven looked at the crow feathers all around her and couldn’t help but smile bitterly."Don’t be afraid, Little Ai. The monsters have been destroyed by my friend. We are safe now."Crouching down, Raven tried to comfort Ai."Yeah."Ai’s eyes were a little numb, and she simply nodded."Boom Crow! Are you okay?"At this time, Bai Mo from a distance also hurried over, but she was relieved after seeing that Raven was fine.At this point, Raven also noticed the person coming, and thinking about the arrows just now, she could conclude that it was the girl in front of her who had helped her.It’s just that she didn’t recognize this face, but the other party’s caring look didn’t seem fake, and it was worth noting the way the other party addressed her.Boom Crow… Only that white rabbit would call her that."Are you… white rabbit?"There was confusion in her eyes. Although she didn’t dare to believe it, Raven decided to ask."What’s that look for! It’s me, for sure!""Hey, I’m wearing a mask now. The situation is complicated. I’ll explain it to you after we get out."Looking at Raven’s vigilant look, Bai Mo couldn’t help but laugh for a moment, then pointed at her own face, and then motioned Raven to look at Kiana and the others who were rushing over behind her.

---Chapter 186: The Approaching CrisisAfter listening to Bai Mo’s numerous embarrassing stories and then examining the chat records between her and herself on her phone, Raven also came to believe in Bai Mo’s identity."I didn’t expect that one day I would encounter this kind of thing like proving that I am myself."

Putting away the phone, Bai Mo shook her head helplessly.But this experience is quite novel; not bad at all."Blame yourself. Who told you not to notify me in advance?" Raven said unhappily.

"Hey, isn’t this just to give you a surprise? It’s boring if I tell you beforehand.""Well, forget it. Let’s talk business. What’s the matter with this little girl? Did you rescue her?"Looking at the timid little girl who had been hiding behind Raven, Bai Mo asked with some confusion."This child is called Ai. I rescued her from the detention room. Her relatives had an accident, so she asked me to take her out." Crouching down and touching Ai’s head, Raven spoke with a heavy heart.What is this called, a new member added to the villa island family?Listening to Raven’s story, Bai Mo couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for the little girl.It must be incredibly cruel to witness the death of her mother.And judging by her behavior, this little girl will probably live in the shadow of this trauma for a long time."March! How are you? Are you okay?"At this time, Kiana and the other two, who had dealt with the lone Honkai beasts behind them, also hurried over."It’s okay, just a little fight."Hearing this, Bai Mo smiled at the three of them and then pointed to Raven next to her and said, "By the way, let me introduce you. This is my good friend; you can call her Raven."The Raven, whose name was called, nodded politely."Hello, I’m Raiden Mei.""Hello Raven, just call me Kiana.""Bronya."Similarly, the three responded and briefly got to know each other."And this is Ai, a survivor here..."When talking about Ai, Bai Mo deliberately lowered the volume when saying the word "survivor," as these words were still very sensitive to Ai.Kiana and the others could naturally understand this, so they tacitly refrained from asking anything further.After that, Raven briefly told Bai Mo and the others about her experiences here and the real purpose behind the so-called final plan of the Tower Organization.…A few minutes later."Want to make humans adapt and coexist with Honkai, and then complete the evolution of humans?"Are you sure you’re not trying to make things worse by adding bricks and tiles to Honkai?Good fellow, the Herrschers of this era are not as dedicated as you. You’ve really figured it out.After listening to Raven’s account, Mei exclaimed in disbelief. Kiana and Bronya also found it absurd.Bai Mo was used to this kind of thing.Humans always find a way to kill themselves!"Look at the group up there. They are all citizens who were forcibly injected with Honkai energy."Bai Mo pointed to the third floor, which had been occupied by zombies, and said.

"This tower organization is so crazy. How can they do such a thing?" Jiana cursed quietly.Mei even thought of her own experience in Nagazora City, where she was also subjected to forced experimentation. The only difference was that the thing forcibly implanted in her body was the Herrscher gem instead of Honkai energy.

"Then how can we stop them? If we let the Tower conduct experiments, the consequences will definitely be disastrous." Putting away her thoughts, Mei spoke slowly."It’s too late.""Why?"Bai Mo shook her head with regret, "It’s obvious that we are a step behind. The so-called final plan of the Tower Organization must have already begun."

"The Honkai energy here has been continuously gathering towards the top of the tower. Their experiment may have reached its final stage.""And these Honkai beasts and Schicksal are just deliberately released by the enemy to delay us."Bai Mo explained to everyone.Yes, no matter how foolish the Tower Organization is, it wouldn’t allow this kind of accident to happen in its own base camp. This must be a deliberate attempt by the enemy to burn their boats.

This is not difficult to guess."Then what should we do? Just let them complete the plan?"Looking up, Mei, as a Herrscher, sensed an unusual Honkai energy reaction at the top of the tower."According to Bronya’s analysis, the concentration of Honkai energy at the top of the tower has reached 600HW.""600HW!! Are these lunatics trying to bring about their own destruction?"As Valkyries, they are all resistant to Honkai energy, but a total value of 600HW still surprised Kiana.You know, if the index of Honkai energy reaches 1000HW, it is very likely to breed a Herrscher, and the Tower Organization’s approach at this time is tantamount to opening Pandora’s box."I hope Ai will be fine, with this concentration of Honkai energy..."After hesitating for a while, Bai Mo looked at Raven worriedly."It’s okay. This child has an unusually high resistance to Honkai energy, and I have already injected her with resistance medicine."After saying that, Raven put the protective suit she had brought back on Ai."Well, that’s good."Bai Mo nodded, but after considering that a fight might break out next, she spoke again: "But even so, Boom Crow, you should take Ai out first. It’s very dangerous here.""Besides, I asked Tiexiong and the others to find support before, but they still haven’t come after so long. I suspect that there may be some accidents on the way, so now the most urgent thing is for you to take Ai out first, and then meet up with us depending on the situation.""Leave this to us first. Don’t worry, we won’t mess around."After saying that, Bai Mo gave Raven a look of "you know what I mean.""Yes, Ai is a child after all. Don’t worry; we can handle it here."Mei also agreed at this time.Everyone had seen Bai Mo’s strength before, and with herself and Kiana, as long as the Herrscher doesn’t appear, they should be able to handle it.And if things get worse, she can use the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, so Mei had no objections to Bai Mo’s plan."Yes, we agree with this plan."Kiana and Bronya looked at each other and nodded."Then… White Rabbit, you all should be careful. I’ll take Ai up to join the main force."Seeing that everyone had agreed, Raven didn’t continue to refuse.Besides, she also had a certain understanding of Bai Mo’s strength, so after saying goodbye, she took Ai and left the area.

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Chapter 187"Beep! Beep! Beep!"The piercing alarm echoed throughout the laboratory.

A group of experimental personnel, who were involved in the implementation of the plan, anxiously debugged the surrounding equipment, trying to get the experiment back on track.Just moments ago, the experimen which had been progressing smoothly suddenly went awry when the injection of Honkai energy was increased.On the experimental table, the girl who had been in a coma suddenly woke up, and the pain in her body made her struggle in agony.

The Honkai energy was coursing through her body, eroding her remaining sanity. Purple lines spread from her legs to her neck. The girl felt a fear she had never experienced before.Her body felt as if it were being eaten by thousands of ants, and even her spirit was being ruthlessly destroyed.The feeling that she was no longer herself, as if she had gone mad, relentlessly plagued her mind.This is so hateful! So hateful! Why does she have to endure all this?Why! Why must she manipulated like a mere thing?Hundreds of experiments had left the girl who lived in constant pain on the brink of collapse.Since being captured and chosen as a test subject, her friends had gradually disappeared one by one.Now, was it finally her turn?As her consciousness faded, the girl seemed to see her life and her friends who had turned into monsters.She saw herself being torn apart by the monsters...Pain, unwillingness, despair, and fear gradually consumed her consciousness.She walked alone in the darkness.But just as the darkness was about to engulf her, the girl saw her salvation.A power that could change everything, a chance to exact revenge on everyone here, on all those who had abused her!"Come on, accept it! Accept it, and you can get everything you want, and the power to take revenge on everyone!""Go and return all the humiliation and pain you have suffered to those filthy humans!""Represent the will of God! Bring reckoning to mankind!"In the darkness, the girl walked slowly forward, and the whispers around her guided her toward the power that could bring about her change."Yes, it’s time to make these people pay for everything."At this moment, the girl had a smile on her face, as if she had let go of something important and felt relieved. Then she reached out and embraced the salvation that belonged to her.Outside..."Doctor... The life signs of the experimental subject are rapidly declining. We must stop the experiment immediately! Otherwise, the subject is likely to die from the overload of Honkai energy!"Despite injecting a large amount of inhibitors, controlling the further erosion of Honkai energy was impossible.

Seeing the girl on the test bench nearly dying, the lead experimenter shouted urgently."Stop!? There’s no turning back now! Everything is at stake. This experiment cannot be halted!""I don’t care what method you use; restore the subject’s life signs to normal levels immediately!""But...""No buts! If the experiment fails, you won’t have to live anymore!"In the control room, the old man listened to the intercom and slammed his hand on the table in anger."Waste! You’re all a bunch of rubbish!"Seeing years of hard work about to be destroyed, the old man’s sanity seemed on the verge of evaporating.Putting on protective clothing, he hurried to the experimental area, determined to save the situation himself.After years of waiting and anticipation, to guide humanity on the path of evolution, he had to see the plan through.But reality is often cruel. As soon as the girl on the experimental table decided to abandon everything and take that step forward, the outcome of the experiment was already doomed.The old man had just opened the heavy door when the collapse energy index of the entire experimental area soared by 200HW!If they had not been wearing protective clothing, they would have been assimilated into dead soldiers at that moment.However, despite this, several people with low collapse energy resistance were eroded on the spot and gradually became dead soldiers."Not good! Everyone, leave here quickly!"Seeing this, someone shouted immediately.In the face of fear, the group of experimenters no longer cared about the experiment and all ran toward the door. The flashing red alarm lights seemed to mock their absurdity.In just a few seconds, the Honkai energy here surged by another 100HW.The real reason for the sharp rise in Honkai energy was that the girl on the experimental table had slowly unplugged the instruments from her body and stood up.She looked at the panic-stricken people around her after her rebirth and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.Finally! Finally, she do everything by herself!Feeling the powerful energy in her body, the girl’s empty eyes ignited with the flame of revenge."Don’t be afraid! None of you can escape! I want to make you filthy humans taste what despair really is!"After saying that, the girl waved her hands fiercely, and the entire laboratory was instantly filled with water threads!This was the power she had obtained—the power to control all fluids!Its sharpness was no less than any blade. Some experimenters who didn’t manage to stop in time were instantly cut in half.For a while, screams filled the room, and the sight of broken arms and limbs was horrifying.The blood that flowed allowed the girl to create a sickle, which she used to harvest lives around her.After dealing with these scum, the girl looked at the old man in front of her."You tell me, how should we play this game?"...Outside the tower, Bai Mo had already dealt with nearly half of the Honkai beasts when she suddenly looked up at the top of the tower with a serious expression.The Honkai energy that had been gathering continuously before gradually calmed down.Her intuition told her that a new pseudo-Herrscher had just been born.That feeling was not wrong.

Elysia also sensed something, and Mei who was still fighting in the distance also frowned."Everyone, be careful. The situation at the top of the tower is unusual, and a new pseudo-Herrscher might have been born." Bai Mo shouted to alert everyone.Damn traitor, learning from the Babylon Tower so well, they really managed to create a Herrscher.Although it is only a semi-finished product, I, a member of the Far East Demon Cave, still have to give you credit.

"Pseudo-Herrscher? Did the Tower Organization's final plan succeed?"Shaking the bloodstains off her baseball bat, Kiana asked in confusion.---Chapter 188: The Curtain Gradually Rises"Bang!"With a sudden bang, a series of explosions occurred in the laboratory at the top of the tower.

Accompanied by glass fragments, a heavy white object was thrown down from above and hit the ground hard.

As it fell in mid-air, faint screams could be heard, but now it is embedded in the ground and can't be dislodged.There's no need to guess; this must be the work of the newly born pseudo-herrscher.Revenge?

Regardless, the people in these organizations are all dead, so there's no need for pity."Everyone, pay attention, we have new guests."Retracting her gaze from the unknown object on the ground, Bai Mo felt a strange presence approaching, turned around and shouted to the three others.

At the same time, she also clenched her longbow and looked at the girl holding a sickle in mid-air.Blood stained her sleeves red, and her empty, numb eyes were chilling. Long spears made of water hovered around her, swinging back and forth as if they would fly out and take someone’s life in the next second."Is this the new pseudo-herrscher... the power to control water?" Mei murmured to herself, and the other two immediately entered battle mode.Project Bunny held a huge shield in front of everyone, wary of those water guns suddenly attacking."You! Are you going to block my way too?"The girl, who had just dealt with the group of scum above, was nearly crazed at this moment and pointed her sickle at Bai Mo and the others again.In her eyes, no matter who it was, as long as they tried to stop her revenge, she would show no mercy, even if the few people in front of her exuded almost the same aura as her."Sorry, although I don't know what you've experienced before, we won't let you go."She had become a pseudo-herrscher.

To put it bluntly, they were just puppets controlled by Honkai. Humanity and the like no longer existed in her.

So Bai Mo didn’t waste any more words and immediately shook her head to show het stance. Kiana and the others felt the same.But now, even the pseudo-herrscher is floating. It’s still very straining on the neck to look up at someone floating in the air.To put it nicely, she’s called a pseudo-herrscher.

In layman's terms, it’s just a castrated baby version without the core of a herrscher.

So there's nothing to be afraid at all."That's right, we won't let you do whatever you want."

At this moment, Kiana also fiddled with the dual guns in her hands and spoke seriously."Really? In that case, all of you, die!!!"After a long silence, not receiving the answer she wanted, the enraged girl shouted directly and waved her hand to hurl the water guns beside her."No, everyone, get out of the way!"The whooshing sounds of the projectiles breaking through the air rang out one after another.

Bai Mo was the first to react, shooting several arrows backward. There was a bang, and a large amount of water mist exploded in the sky.Then, Mei, Kiana, and Bronya also fought back, dealing with the water cannonz and the Honkai beasts that had already become restless due to the appearance of the Herrscher."Is this all you know, playing these little tricks? This won't be difficult for us!"Using Hokushin Ittō-ryū’s sword style, Mei easily cut through the water gun. After dealing with several dead men around her, she turned and rushed toward the girl in front.The baseball bat in her hand was charged with a trace of lightning power! The purple arc of electricity jumped restlessly on it."Hah!"She dodged in front of the opponent and struck hard. The girl, who had no time to parry, had to hold the sickle in her hand horizontally in front of her and braced herself."Damn it!" the girl gritted her teeth."Zizi...zizi...zizi."

The purple lightning crackled, and soon, pain and numbness spread from the sickle throughout her body. Some of the dead around her were electrocuted into charcoal because they couldn’t withstand this force.After the intense pain, the girl was obviously stunned for a moment, and Bai Mo standing by seized the opportunity and shot several arrows directly at her.As the saying goes, take advantage of your opponent's weakness to defeat them! The principle holds true!"Good teamwork, Mei," Bai Mo said, turning her head."Yeah," Mei replied, and the two exchanged smiles of tacit understanding.A few seconds later, the girl who had been blown away by the shockwave of the explosio stood up again, but compared to before, her body was already covered with scars, and the feeling of being burned by lightning was unbearable."Go to hell!"In the distance, the girl's voice was filled with anger, and her ferocious expression made her eyes bloodshot and red.After a while, the girl suddenly moved.She wielded the scarlet sickle, and in a flash, engaged in battle with everyone.She had mastered the use of her power perfectly, using water guns to harass her opponents while fighting.Even if the water cannon was broken, she could quickly reshape it.As for Bai Mo, she was internalizing the fighting skills taught to her by Elysia while battling.After all, such a qualified sparring partner is rare, so she wasn't in a hurry to end the fight."Is this all you've got!"While catching her breath, Bai Mo seized an opening and punched the girl away.Then, Mei saw the opportunity to finish the job.The girl could only stand up and fight back clumsily.Kiana and Bronya followed closely behind, and the four of them fought in perfect harmony, without any signs of unfamiliarity.Soon, the first round of battle came to an end. With the extreme coordination of the four, they gained the upper hand against the new pseudo-herrscher.But even so, Kiana and the others were still injured to varying degrees.Nevertheless, the two sides quickly re-engaged in battle.Ten minutes later…"You forced me to do this!""Rise!"Slamming the ground with her hands, and at the girl’s command, Bai Mo suddenly felt the surrounding space shift. The air became humid and heavy, and even breathing became difficult.The moisture in the air was quickly extracted and condensed, then transformed into water cannons that attacked the four of them.Honkai energy surged rapidly within the girl. Exerting all her power, she formed a huge water curtain barrier, then surrounded Bai Mo and the others, leaving no escape."Hahahaha!! Now, let’s see how you escape!"Watching the group successfully trapped, the girl laughed maniacally.

---Chapter 189"Escape? I think you’ve made a mistake. I think it's better to give that word to yourself.""Am I right, Miss Pseudo-Herrscher?"A cold voice came from within the barrier, and the girl who was striding forward suddenly stopped."What... what? I've already..."

The girl turned around and looked at the people who had suddenly appeared behind her in disbelief.What is going on? I’ve already trapped them in the barrier!With these doubts, the girl slowly looked at the barrier not far away.At some point, the previously intact light blue water curtain barrier had developed a huge crack!"What’s going on! What did you do?"It couldn’t recover automatically, and even when she activated her power, she couldn’t fill the crack. The girl’s face showed a rare trace of panic.If you don’t observe carefully, you wouldn’t notice what’s happening. But if you pay attention, you can see a wisp of black mist gradually spreading outward from the unhealed crack.It seems that it won’t be long before this barrier is completely swallowed up.One of the powers of the Herrscher of Death, withering, is a power that has been tried and tested.Just now, Bai Mo entered the state of the Herrscher of Death the moment she was trapped by the barrier. By the way, Bai Mo also used the Power of Creation to heal the injuries of the three others who were already stunned while breaking the barrier.

After that, she said to everyone, "I’ll explain it when I have time," and then stepped out on her own.

"Surprised? You didn’t really think this barrier could trap us, did you?" Bai Mo said with a smile, then twisted her fingers and snapped them crisply. "It’s only polite to exchange gifts. In fact, I’ve also gained some understanding of barriers, so as an academic exchange, please come to my house for a chat, Miss Pseudo-Herrscher."As soon as the words fell, a pink dome as gorgeous as crystal slowly enveloped the space from the top of the tower, including the Honkai beasts and zombies.

The moment they were covered by the dome, they were pierced by the light arrows reflected from the crystal.The startled girl took a few steps back slowly, eyeing the sparkling crystal prisms around her warily."Look! My barrier is much cuter than yours!""Pink and girly, please accept it!" Bai Mo said playfully, imitating Elysia’s tone.Then the black mist in her hand emerged and gradually formed the shape of a long sword, and Bai Mo walked slowly towards the girl.After playing for so long, it’s time to end this. After all, the original intention of coming here was to find Raven. Now that she’s found her, and Kiana and the others aren’t injured, this farce should end as soon as possible.Anyway, the Tower Organization is now dead in name only, and it’s meaningless to continue like this.So next, it’s a one-sided story of a senior looking after the younger generation of a "fallen girl."....In the distance, the three people watching the battle looked solemn because they couldn’t believe that this lively girl who fought side by side with them and lived with them for many days was actually a Herrscher.

I’m afraid even Mei couldn’t believe that there were others in this world like her.It’s ridiculous.But since I’m an exception, this kind of thing isn’t impossible, and now the facts are in front of me, no matter how much I don’t want to believe it.A Herrscher who betrayed Honkai, a former student of St. Freya, and the leader of a mysterious mercenary organization.Mei couldn’t reconcile all of this, so she frowned with a headache.After all, the mystery surrounding her was too great.But at least Miss March 7th was on the side of Humanity, and after so many days of getting along, they could be sure that she was a good person.

For a moment, Mei was relieved; otherwise, she wouldn’t have known how to face this sudden change."Mei, is March... also a Herrscher like you?"

Kiana obviously hadn’t recovered yet. She reached out and pulled on Mei’s sleeve."Well, whether from the reaction of Honkai or from that strange power, Miss March is a Herrscher."

Nodding, Mei gave Kiana a positive answer."Bronya thinks there’s no need to worry about this. On the contrary, it should be a good thing for us to meet a Herrscher who isn’t aligned with Honkai.""But... should we tell this to Teacher Himeko and the others?" Bronya said slowly after hesitating for a while.After hearing this, Mei and Kiana were silent for a while."Well, I think it’s better to tell the dean about this important matter. What if Teacher Himeko has some clues?"

After a long time, Mei looked at the two and said."I agree.""Bronya thinks so too."...."Madwoman! Do you think I’ll give up my revenge so easily?""They’re just some dirty, ugly humans. Are they worth it?" the girl yelled at Bai Mo frantically.

Several consecutive failures had made her see the gap between herself and Bai Mo clearly.

And for some reason, after seeing Bai Mo's appearance, she felt a deep-seated fear of the person in front of her.A fear that comes from the soul, like a brand.However, she chose to resist, picking up the sickle in her hand and slashing forward again.Little did she know that her series of actions were full of flaws in Bai Mo's eyes and posed no threat at all.Swish!The long sword in Bai Mo's hand thrust out, and the black tip of the sword was imbued with the death energy representing the withering of all things.

Under the effect of such power, the blood-red sickle in the girl's hand was easily cut off like a piece of tofu.A hissing sound rang out, and seeing the death energy climbing up the blade, the girl subconsciously let go of her weapon in fear, worried that she might accidentally touch it.

She had experienced the power of withering several times before, and now her wounds were still aching, with no sign of healing.In just a few minutes, with one encounter after another, the girl's proud self-confidence was shattered.This is a common problem among Herrschers; they act like they're invincible all day long, and become dumbfounded when they are humiliated."A running dog of Honkai in human form dares to speak so arrogantly here.""So if you have no last words, then prepare to leave. I’m ready to see you off!"

---Chapter 190: The Girls' Way HomePuff!Bai Mo moved. In the girl’s horrified eyes, a long sword shining with black light slowly pierced her chest.

The girl stumbled and fell to the ground, writhing in severe pain as the black death energy continued to erode her. Feeling her life force and Honkai energy slowly fading, she desperately tried to stop it."No! This can’t be happening!""I’m not willing! You can’t take it away! I haven’t even avenged those damn humans yet!"The girl screamed with all her might.However, as a mere pseudo-Herrscher, she was powerless against the force of withering....A few minutes later.Gradually, the girl could no longer feel her power. No matter how much she tried to summon it, there was no response.It was as if she had fallen into an endless abyss, where everything around her was eerily silent."Go to sleep."

Suddenly, a voice broke through all barriers and reached the girl’s mind.

She was stunned for a moment, and then, as if relieved, she slowly closed her eyes.Seeing this, Bai Mo slowly raised the long sword in her hand, and the black energy traced a crescent arc in the dawn, severing the girl’s figure like a sword.

The death aura dissipated as well.

Thus, the pseudo-Herrscher, who had been born less than a day ago, came to an end.After resolving everything, Bai Mo withdrew from the state of the Herrscher of Death without any psychological burden, then turned and walked towards Kiana and the others."The matter is resolved. Kiana, are you heading back to St. Freya Academy next?"

Bai Mo asked with a smile, as if nothing had happened. She then added with some regret, "It’s a pity about those experimental data; otherwise, it could’ve been useful for your Schicksal. Now that I think about it, it’s really unfortunate."Looking at the top of the tower that had been engulfed by flames, Bai Mo shook her head."Ahem... Are the things done by the Tower Organization really related to our Schicksal?" Kiana asked curiously, caught off guard by Bai Mo’s candid words.After all, the other party had hinted at this before, so she couldn’t help but want to ask."Yes, it’s a big deal. You can ask Principal Theresa later. I’m sure she’ll tell you everything."Bai Mo didn’t mind if Kiana and the others became disillusioned with Schicksal after learning about the Babylon Tower.On the contrary, she hoped that St. Freya Academy would become independent soon and then cooperate with Anti-Entropy, distancing themselves from Otto, the old fox.Although she had told him before that the power of the Herrscher of Death couldn’t revive Kallen, if Otto were to abandon his long-prepared plan just because of her words, he wouldn’t be Otto.Five hundred years of obsession can’t be shaken so easily."Well, March, are you familiar with Dean Theresa?" Kiana asked again when Bai Mo mentioned Theresa.After all, from what March said, it seemed only her aunt knew about this matter, so if that was the case, how did March know about it?"We’ve just met a few times from a distance. It’s a matter of whether Principal Theresa even remembers me." Bai Mo laughed, amused.Why has Kiana suddenly gotten so much sharper? She almost got herself caught in this.Bai Mo felt a bit embarrassed.After thinking it over, she decided not to pursue this topic.Noticing that Bai Mo seemed a bit off and unwilling to continue the conversation, Kiana and the others wisely chose not to press further.

Instead, they silently resolved to ask Theresa about her when they returned.If Bai Mo knew what the three were planning, she would’ve definitely said with a smile, 'Investigate all you want. It doesn’t matter even if the name March 7th is in St. Freya College’s archives!'

With that, the four of them left together after tidying up a bit..............."Boom Crow!"

As soon as Bai Mo emerged, she saw Raven waiting for her not far away. She waved, signaling to Kiana and the others before running over."Slow down. Why are you in such a hurry?""How are you? You’re not hurt, are you?" Raven took Bai Mo's hands and looked her over carefully, as if searching for any wounds."It’s nothing, just a few minor fights. By the way, where’s Ai-chan? Why isn’t she with you?""I asked Tiexiong and the others to take Ai back to the island. She’s probably still on the way."Considering Ai’s mental state, Raven decided it would be better to change her environment. Besides, there were some children her age on the island, so it would be easier for her to get along with them."By the way, we’ve captured all the high-ranking members of the Tower who tried to escape. To be honest, I didn’t expect the captain of one of the government troops in this town to be a traitor." Raven shrugged and spent a few minutes telling Bai Mo about what happened outside."A traitor? There’s no shortage of people like that everywhere.""By the way, Raven, do you have any other tasks lined up? Would you like to come back to World Serpent with me? I’ll introduce you to some friends!""No... Ok."

Looking at Bai Mo’s expectant expression, practically begging her to come along, Raven couldn’t bear to refuse and had to agree.Originally, she had planned to relax by running her bar after the mission, but now that Bai Mo was back, she didn’t mind spending more time with her."Great!""Why do you act like a child after not seeing me for so long?" Raven laughed as she looked at Bai Mo's excitement."What do you care~" Bai Mo pouted playfully.Afterward, Bai Mo took Raven over to Kiana and the others to greet them. She also learned from Mei that they were planning to return.Without much persuasion, the four of them exchanged pleasantries before parting."Alright, I wish you a safe journey, and we’ll see each other again when we have the chance!" Bai Mo called out, feeling a bit reluctant but still smiling as she waved them off."Well, Miss March 7th, you too, take care of yourself.""Goodbye, March!""Goodbye."The girls' figures gradually faded into the distance, and under the sunlight, they set out on their way home.

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Chapter 192"By the way, White Rabbit, didn’t you say you would introduce me to a friend? So, when are we heading back?" Raven asked curiously after accompanying Bai Mo to see off the three."Tomorrow morning. We’ll head to the nearest airport. But before that, I want to get a good night’s sleep," Bai Mo said, stretching comfortably and rubbing her tired eyes."But... if you're talking about introducing a friend, I can introduce you to someone right now, Raven."

As she spoke, Bai Mo suddenly changed the subject, taking Raven's hand and pulling her towards the town.Once they found a hotel and checked in, Bai Mo finally let go of Raven’s hand."Huh? Didn’t you say you’d introduce me to a friend? Why did we suddenly come to a hotel?" Raven asked, confused."Don’t worry, don’t worry. Before that, let me show you a true Shenzou national treasure!" Bai Mo said, covering her entire face with her sleeves in a mock-serious manner.Don’t say it—it actually looked kind of mysterious."A performance? A national treasure?" Raven was puzzled. What did these two things have to do with introducing a friend?While Raven was still trying to figure out what new jokes Bai Mo was up to, Bai Mo suddenly flicked her sleeves and raised her head!Her face had completely changed in an instant, morphing from the March 7th to a completely unfamiliar one. "So... this is the new friend you wanted to introduce to me, White Rabbit?" Raven asked, now understanding a little more but still unsure. Given Bai Mo's character, this didn’t seem like a joke."There’s more, there’s more—this is just the beginning," Bai Mo said slowly, and as Raven expected, she did not disappoint."Ellie, are you ready?" Bai Mo was secretly conversing with Elysia in her subconscious."Yeah! Let me take over!" Elysia replied eagerly.After all, how could something this fun not make someone excited? Especially when it involves making friends with such a beautiful girl!"Okay!" Bai Mo nodded, then after coughing twice to change her tone, she handed over full control of her body.Strange... why does White Rabbit suddenly seem like a different person?Seeing all this, Raven felt puzzled. Although the change was subtle, she keenly noticed something odd.Her intuition, combined with her understanding of Bai Mo, never fails."Bai—""Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Elysia. As the name suggests, I’m a beautiful girl!"

Just as Raven was about to ask what was wrong, she was interrupted by a strange voice."Natasha! Can I call you that? Or would this lovely girl prefer I call her something else♪"Before Raven could react, Elysia had fully taken control, stepping forward.

This energetic demeanor, coupled with the playful tone, made it impossible to dislike her.Of course, Raven was no exception, but she still didn’t understand what was going on.Who am I? Where am I? What is White Rabbit doing?Three questions popped into her mind.Is this the reason for White Rabbit’s change? Indeed, the White Rabbit before her had undergone tremendous changes in appearance, voice, and personality.It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she was like a completely different person.A second personality? She had heard that a second consciousness could emerge in a person after becoming a Herrscher, but White Rabbit didn’t look like that, and she hadn’t mentioned anything before."Elysia?" After thinking it over and getting nowhere, Raven hesitated for a moment before deciding to ask directly."That’s right! I’m the second of the Thirteen Flamechasers, Elysia, who bears the Signet of Ego." Elysia winked playfully as she spoke."An Elysian Realm Flamechaser!"

Raven was clearly shocked by what Elysia said. This news was explosive.

After taking a moment to process it, Raven spoke again, "But weren’t you supposed to be in the Elysian Realm? How are you here now?"

"That was all in the past. Now, almost everyone from the Elysian Realm has been sent to the real world by Lau.""My situation is just a bit special, so I need to share a body with Bai Mo for a while."Speaking of sharing a body with Bai Mo, Elysia felt it wouldn’t be long before she could separate herself. Although her Herrscher core wasn’t fully restored, it was enough."So, the friend White Rabbit mentioned is...""Yes, it’s everyone from the Elysian Realm. Don’t worry, everyone’s personality is easy to get along with! Don’t you agree, Bai Mo?" As she spoke, Elysia poked Bai Mo in the consciousness space."Ahem, I have to especially criticize Kalpas here. It’s strange to say he’s easy to get along with."

The next second, Bai Mo's voice emerged slowly, with a hint of grievance.

It’s painful to think about! Back then, didn’t Kalpas almost ruin her Ankokuken Kurayami? And then she had to have it repaired by Vill-V?Pouting, anyone would feel distressed when their new toy is broken. At that moment, Bai Mo felt like a wronged wife, with a deeply resentful expression."Hahaha, Kalpas does have a bit of a temper.""But with my book, One Hundred Ways to Get Along with Kalpas, there’s nothing to worry about.""Natasha, if you need it, I can make a copy for you later!" Elysia said, looking at Raven with expectant eyes."Still... forget it."Uh... is that what you mean by temperamental?

If someone had to write a book on how to deal with him, this "little" temper might be more like "explosive."Following her intuition, Raven thought for a moment and decided not to appear in front of Kalpas."Well, I was rejected by a cute girl, but that’s okay. Kalpas doesn’t get angry for no reason. Natasha, don’t worry." Unbothered by Raven’s refusal, Elysia quickly returned to her usual playful self....The three of them ended up chatting for a long time."By the way, it’s been a while since I came out, and I haven’t reported back to everyone. Let’s take a picture together!" Elysia patted Raven’s shoulder, and after getting her consent, she raised her camera.Click!A photo was freshly taken, and Elysia immediately uploaded it to a group called "Golden Courtyard" with the caption: "The matter here is settled, and we’ll head back tomorrow♪"Ding Dong!Ding Dong!Ding Dong!

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Chapter 192: Stand Up![

Eden: "That's great! I'll prepare some wine for when you guys return. Stay safe on the road."Just Want to Draw: "Well... Sister Elysia, Sister Bai Mo, and the other big sister next to you, thank you all for your hard work."Sakura: "It just so happens that Ling has been asking to meet you all recently. I’ll treat you well when you get back."Sakura also took a photo thoughtfully. It was of her wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen. There were a few tempting rice balls on the table—probably cherry blossom-flavored, judging by their color.I Hate Pink the Most: "Are you ready to come back, little white mouse? Want to stop by my lab for a bit? Also, how’s the mask I gave you working out? Don’t forget to give me feedback."Klein: "Ah... Doctor, you’re slacking off again. You haven’t even written today’s lab report yet..."I Hate Pink the Most: "[Not operated by Mobius. Please leave a message if you need to contact me. Automatic reply in progress...]"Klein: "......."   

] In the lab, after discovering that her doctor was goofing off again, Klein simply put down her milk tea and got back to work.There’s no other way—she’s used to it.Just looking at the stack of reports piled as high as a small mountain behind her, it appears tonight would be another sleepless night.Pink Trumpet: "Oh, poor little Klein. By the way, Mobius is slacking off every day. Isn’t she secretly changing into her little skirts? Klein, you should do a surprise inspection!"Determined to stand up for Klein, Elysia logged into her account, edited the text, and sent it out.

After doing so, she could already imagine Mobius’s exasperated expression.[Elysia covering her mouth and laughing.JPG]......"Elysia!!!"

In a laboratory somewhere in the World Serpent, as Elysia expected, Mobius who was secretly peeking at the screen, blushed instantly upon seeing the message, gritting her teeth as she shouted loudly.Seal it! Seal it! It must be sealed!Quickly hurrying to her bedroom, Mobius grabbed some tape and directly wrapped up a pink wardrobe.You see, all the little skirts stored in there had been secretly delivered by Elysia, and of course, this wardrobe was also bought by her.So if that damn woman finds out she didn’t throw them away...Ugh, her back feels cold.Mobius didn’t dare imagine that scenario......[I Have the Ambition to Be a Prime Minister: "Klein, you must learn to resist! Facing the exploitation of unscrupulous superiors, you must stand up bravely! Be obedient, we don’t want a 007 or 996!"I Have the Ambition to Be a Prime Minister: "Eliminate the tyranny of Mobius! The world belongs to Klein!"I Have the Ambition to Be a Prime Minister: "Note: Strike the snake at its weak point!!"After Elysia’s teasing, Bai Mo was emboldened by who knows what, switched back to her account and expressed her opinion.I Hate Pink the Most: "【Smiley face】【Smiley face】"I Hate Pink the Most: "Come back quickly! I can’t wait to see you, my dear little white mouse~"  ]Now, with Bai Mo sending that message, Mobius, who was on the verge of anger, picked up her phone and responded in seconds.Wearing little skirts secretly, huh? Good!Exploitation by unscrupulous superiors, huh? Good!Strike the snake at its weak point, huh? Good!When these two come back, she swore she’d make them pay!Mobius’s messages kept coming, but it was clear that Bai Mo and Elysia were no longer paying attention."Um... Ellie, do you think we should lie low for a bit, maybe go on a trip or something?" Bai Mo asked Elysia instinctively, looking like someone resigned to her fate.And seriously, Mobius’s death smile is terrifying! It could scare someone to death, and... she looks really angry.Sure enough, people shouldn’t be too cocky—now we’ve caught the snake’s attention.Ellie, save me!"Don’t worry, don’t you know Mobius’s temperament? She’s just venting.""But when we go back this time, Bai Mo, you’ll still need to go to the lab and help Klein with her experiments."

After putting away the phone and signaling Bai Mo not to be afraid, Elysia took the initiative to help Raven pack his luggage."Well, I’ll do it myself and do my best to make amends!" Bai Mo grumbled, hoping that Mobius would show mercy.......It was evening, the night breeze was cool, and the whole town was quiet.Having spent the day shopping in the town and buying some local specialties, Bai Mo and Raven collapsed on the bed as soon as they entered their room.After booking a flight for the next morning, the two chatted for a while before falling asleep.But that night, Bai Mo had a nightmare for the first time in a long while.In the dream, Bai Mo saw herself tied to a dissection table, with Mobius smiling ominously and holding a scalpel. The blade glinted coldly in the moonlight.Finally, Mobius grinned and plunged the scalpel into Bai Mo’s chest."My life is over!"Bai Mo woke up with a start, but the pain shd expected never came. She realized that everything she had just experienced was a dream.Mobius: "I’m good at killing people in their dreams!"Huh...Taking a deep breath, Bai Mo felt a cold sweat break out. She didn’t want to go back to sleep just yet.After adjusting her slightly revealing pajamas, Bai Mo slowly got up."Huh? By the way, where’s Raven? Did she go out so early?"Seeing the empty bed, Bai Mo yawned and muttered.Warm sunlight streamed in through the window—it was already morning, around six or seven o’clock."Hmm~"After stretching comfortably, Bai Mo changed clothes and went to wash up after seeing that Raven had left a message saying she was out buying breakfast.......Click.After a while, the bedroom door gently opened, and Raven, who had gotten up early to buy breakfast, walked in.She placed two sandwiches, a bottle of milk, and a slice of bread on the table."Come out for breakfast; we need to catch a flight later." Seeing that the bed was empty, Raven knew Bai Mo was in the bathroom, so she called out."Howl!" Bai Mo responded inarticulately while brushing her teeth.Bai Mo quickly finished washing up, and the two sat together for breakfast before heading downstairs to check out.At half-past eight, the two took a car to the airport and boarded the plane on time. After three hours, they finally returned to the World Serpent.

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Chapter 193: The Party ContinuesIt was a sunny day.In a courtyard adorned with cherry trees, Eden and the others who arrived as scheduled laid out a carpet and unpacked the food and wine they had prepared.A breeze blew through, carrying the faint, refreshing fragrance of cherry blossoms into everyone’s nostrils.Cozy and comfortable, this carefree atmosphere had everyone feeling deeply relaxed."Eden, how long until Ellie and Lau-san arrive? I'm almost ready here."

Using her pure white and flawless hands, Sakuda gently placed a cherry blossom petal on the rice ball she had kneaded. She then turned to Eden, who was sipping red wine, and asked."They should be here soon. Aslaug just sent me a message saying they’ve arrived at World Serpent, so they’re probably on their way now."

Eden put down her wine glass and pulled up her recent chat with Bai Mo."What! Sister Ellie and the others are arriving soon? Awesome!"In the distance, Pardofelis who had been playing hide-and-seek with Rin and Griseo shouted happily upon hearing the news.Catching Pardo’s excitement, Griseo echoed her with a spirited "Awesome!" like a little adult.Of course, Rin was also looking forward to seeing the two, so with unanimous agreement, the three paused their game to wait for them and start today’s dinner party.For the first time, Mobius and Klein also appeared in the courtyard. Naturally, Mobius was there to relax with Klein, not because she wanted to join the party.As for the others, Kalpas was grilling in the courtyard, occasionally frowning, as if dissatisfied with something. Kosma had gone home to fetch a paintbrush for Griseo.After all, it was a rare gathering, and it would be a shame not to capture it........On the other side."Let’s go, Raven. Everyone’s ready and waiting for us."

After arriving at World Serpent, Bai Mo first accompanied Raven back to her residence.

Dropping off their luggage, she took out her phone, opened the location Eden had sent, and spoke calmly.

"Alright, let’s go." Raven nodded. She figured it was a good opportunity to bring along the specialties she and Bai Mo had bought the day before.The courtyard was very close to Raven’s residence, so it didn’t take them long. After just a five-minute walk, they arrived at the courtyard door.Pushing it open, the two walked in slowly.On the grass in the courtyard, everyone raised their hands and greeted them as Bai Mo and Raven approached."Hey, sit down quickly! We saved this seat just for you!"

Pardofelis, sitting on the carpet, patted the empty spot next to her as she saw them approaching."Not bad, Pardo. I’ll give you a gift to thank you later!" Bai Mo smiled, patting Pardofelis’s shoulder before taking Raven’s hand and sitting down."Really?! Then I’m really looking forward to it!""Don’t worry, you’ll definitely be satisfied—and everyone will get a share of the gifts!" Bai Mo said, then motioned for everyone to notice the pile of gift boxes of various sizes next to Raven.However, to maintain a bit of mystery, Bai Mo didn’t open them, choosing to hand them out after the party."Where’s Sister Vill-V? Didn’t she come?" Speaking of giving gifts, Bai Mo noticed the person who was obviously missing and asked."As for Sister Vill-V... I haven’t seen her in a while. Maybe she’s preparing a new magic show?" Pardo said uncertainly."Vill-V? I really haven’t seen her recently. She wasn’t there when I visited.""Well, I suppose I’ll have to visit her personally after the party." Seeing that no one had any updates on Vill-V, Bai Mo said with some regret."Oh, I almost forgot to introduce everyone! This is my good friend, Natasha—though you can also call her Raven. She’s a very easy-going person!"

Moving on from the gifts, Bai Mo quickly introduced Raven to everyone.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Please take care of me. As for my name, feel free to call me whatever you like." Raven smiled at everyone as she spoke."Haha, Miss Natasha, don’t be too nervous. Just relax! Here, try one of the rice balls Sakura made—they’re delicious." Eden, noticing that Raven seemed a little nervous, stepped in to ease the situation."Thank you." Raven took the rice ball from Eden and took a small bite. It was sweet, fragrant, and had a hint of cherry blossom flavor—delicious!"That’s right, we’re all friends now, Sister Raven! You have to visit our store more often! Don’t worry, we’ll give you a price that’ll leave you satisfied!""Sister Natasha’s complexion is so beautiful.""Alright, alright, let’s start eating before the food gets cold." At that moment, Elysia, who had been observing through Bai Mo’s body, couldn’t help but speak up.After all, with barbecue, wine, and rice balls spread out everywhere, how could a cute girl resist?"Okay, okay, let’s start today’s party." With that, Eden stood up and poured a glass of wine for everyone present.Of course, Mobius was the exception. Although Eden usually got Mobius drunk during their drinking sessions, Klein was here today, so she didn’t want to cause her any trouble."No! I want to drink today! Come on, little white mouse, have a few more glasses with me!"

Mobius pouted when she saw this. Why should she be stuck with orange juice? No! She was determined to get this annoying woman, Elysia, and that little white mouse drunk today!"Doctor, the orange juice is also...""Klein.""Alright, but Doctor, you must be careful not to overdo it.""Don’t worry, I can handle my liquor."In the end, Klein couldn’t stop Mobius from insisting on drinking, so Eden had to swap the orange juice in Mobius’s hand for red wine.I’m sorry, Klein! I didn’t want to, but she insisted. Just know that if she gets drunk and goes crazy, it’s not my fault...Realizing there was no avoiding this, Bai Mo reluctantly accepted ber fate, hoping that Mobius wouldn’t do something wild like shedding her snake skin in public later.

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Chapter 194 Rin's Gift/Ankokuken Kurayami is Repaired"Sister Lau, to thank you for reuniting me with my sister, I made a gift for you these past few days. Please don't dislike it!"

When the banquet was halfway through, Rin saw an opportunity and, with Sakura's encouragement, took out her handmade gift.The gift was a small pink hairpin with a cherry blossom pattern engraved on it. It was pinned on Bai Mo's silver-white hair without any sense of awkwardness, perfectly complementing the pink at the ends of her hair. This gift was indeed very thoughtful."How could I dislike it? I'm so happy that Rin made a gift for me!" Bai Mo smiled and touched Rin's head. She took the hairpin and pinned it to the left side of his hair."How does it look? Does it suit me?""Wow! Sister Lau is so beautiful!" Rin praised sincerely, then handed Bai Mo the small mirror she had prepared long ago."Rin has good taste. I'll keep wearing this hairpin!" Bai Mo said with a smile after slightly adjusting the position of the hairpin in the mirror."Hehe, sister Lau, as long as you like it!"Not bad! My taste is still very good!

Rin's eyes lit up as she admired the beautiful person in front of her.At the same time, she was very happy. It was a great sense of accomplishment to have a carefully made gift recognized, so Rin was already thinking about whether to make one for her sister."By the way, Rin, take these two gift boxes. These are also my gifts for you and Sakura!""Thank you, sister Lau! I will pass them on to my sister!"Afterward, she got some food from Bai Mo. After being fed, Rin took the gift box and left.Lovely, there's no head. Bai Mo watched Rin's back as she left happily, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.For some reason, She also want a cute sister. She really envies Sakura!Should she think of a way to get Rin over here? At worst, little Griseo is fine! There's also little Klein. In short, Bai Mo is not picky!What? Someone mentioned copper smelting?Pooh! This isn't copper smelting! I just can't resist cute girls!!....Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the party was coming to an end.After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill and received their gifts, they began to clean up the mess on the ground.Wine bottles were scattered randomly on the grass, and the iron skewers used for the barbecue were also strewn about.What's more, some people had started acting crazy and were rolling on the ground.In short, everyone was worry-free."Klein, I want to drink more Can you give me another sip?"

After being paralyzed by alcohol, Mobius whose face was already red, lay on the ground, using a tone that was almost like a spoiled child.No... no, it should be said that Mobius was acting spoiled toward Klein, just to drink more."Doctor, you've drunk too much. If you drink more, you'll feel uncomfortable tonight."

Klein was tugged at by Mobius's sleeve until she was a little dizzy, but she still did not agree to Mobius's request.So, Mobius just lay on the ground and couldn't get up, as if she would throw a tantrum if she didn't get more wine."Hahaha, Lau, look! Mobius is so cute like this!"

Seeing this, Elysia, who was nearby, picked up her mobile phone and took a lot of photos of Mobius, clearly enjoying the spectacle without caring about causing trouble.And Bai Mo, as a gentleman! Naturally, she despised Elysia's behavior of taking photos secretly!To use the words of the ancestors, she disdained to associate with such behavior! Yes, that's it.........Five seconds later."Ahem... Ellie, if you keep tapping the screen like that, your fingers will get tired. Why don't we start recording and solve the problem once and for all?"See, how considerate I am toward Ellie. Even at a time like this, I still worry about her getting tired. I'm just like a little cotton-padded jacket!"Yes! Why didn't I think of that? It seems you know more, Lau!" Hearing this, Elysia smiled a little, then switched the camera to video mode."Ahem, Ellie, what are you talking about? Why don't I understand it?"What bad intentions could a kitten have?Sure enough, the world of adults is still very strange! Bai Mo continued to play dumb."Hmm? It was you, Lau, who got Mobius drunk. Now you're pretending to know nothing."This little wishful thinking, trying to stay out of trouble?Elysia would never let Bai Mo succeed because good friends should share happiness and difficulties."Hey." Bai Mo tried to get away with it after being exposed.Then the two of them found many angles to shoot from and only stopped after more than a minute.Raven nearby shook her head at the childish behavior of the two.If you are not from the same family, you will not enter the same door. That should be the case."Okay, okay, let's stop shooting here this time!""Next time we get a chance, let's bring over the little skirt. The drunk Mobius should be the easiest to trick!""Great minds think alike!"Subconsciously, the two communicated with each other, and Mobius was completely unaware of the plan against her..........On the other side.Located in the north of the World Serpent Headquarters, in a huge magic workshop, Vill-V, who had not appeared in front of everyone earlier, was busy inside.However, today is a special day because Vill-V is almost done with repairing a certain item.That's right! This item is Ankokuken Kurayami that Bai Mo asked Vill-V to repair earlier, and it will be revived soon!...Two hours later."Ah! Finally done for the day!""It took more than a week, but I finally repaired it."

Vill-V symbolically wiped the non-existent sweat from her forehead with her hand and proudly announced that she had just repaired Ankokuken Kurayami.Swish!Holding the Ankokuken Kurayami, she chopped at the steel plate in front of her to test its hardness.Without any effort, the piece of steel, more than ten centimeters thick, was sliced off and fell to the ground with a heavy thud.Since she only repaired the cracks on the sword, the ability of Ankokuken Kurayami remains the same as before, and Vill-V did not modify anything privately.So the finishing work was also very easy to complete!After that, she just needs to wait to hand the sword to Bai Mo and let her transform and test it.

--Chapter 195 The Observation of the FutureThe next morning."Sister Vill-V is truly remarkable. She’s only been in this world for a few days, yet she can actually build the Helixcraft workshop from scratch.""Infrastructure maniac, that's what she is."After receiving the news from Vill-V last night that she could come to get Ankokuken Kurayami, Bai Mo, who hadn’t slept all night, chose to set off early this morning.Following the location transmitted by her mobile phone, Bai Mo arrived at the designated spot after driving for about 20 minutes.Looking at the huge workshop in front of her, Bai Mo couldn't help but sigh. After parking the car, Bai Mo entered.Ding...After the workshop's defense system automatically recognized Bai Mo's face, the door slowly opened.Well! Very considerate!Bai Mo nodded with satisfaction, indicating that this defense system was very good.After all, it was Vill-V’s creation, so everything was naturally well thought out.Since Helixcraft here was the same as the one in the Elysian Realm, Bai Mo navigated to the hall with ease."Sister Vill-V, I’m here," Bai Mo called out softly, out of politeness.One second...two seconds...three seconds.The expected response didn’t come, and the hall remained empty, with only the sound of machinery running.So Bai Mo shouted again, "Sister Vill-V! Are you there?""Can you hear me?""It's time to get up!"Bai Mo was a little confused after calling out several times without getting a response.It seemed that the other party was probably busy. After all, under normal circumstances, Vill-V would have shown up by now, even if she was preparing a magic show for her.So, Bai Mo climbed up the corridor next to him and went all the way up to the room where Vill-V usually made her [Genius Little Garbage].Knock! Knock! Knock!Bai Mo reached out and knocked on the door.Then, there was the sound of mechanical parts falling to the ground inside the room, followed by Vill-V’s voice."Lau, come in, come in. I was busy just now and didn’t notice the noise below."After pushing open the door, Vill-V smiled apologetically and welcomed Bai Mo in.As soon as she entered the room and saw the mechanical parts scattered all over the floor, Bai Mo knew that Vill-V’s personality was [Expert].She was so careless—she must have knocked them down when she ran to open the door just now.Seeing the dust on Vill-V’s shoulder, Bai Mo reached out and brushed it off for her."Let me help you, Sister Vill-V.""It's okay, they won’t get damaged from falling on the ground.""What if they bump into something else?" Bai Mo squatted down and started cleaning up, not giving Vill-V a chance to refuse."Well, I’ll take you to get the sword after we’re done. Lau, you can also test its performance.""Okay! No problem!".....The two worked very efficiently. In less than three minutes, they had sorted and packed up the mechanical parts on the ground.After finishing, Vill-V couldn't wait to pull Bai Mo to the place where she specially stored items.Here, Bai Mo finally saw Ankokuken Kurayami and Jaou Dragon that she had been thinking about.It’s back! The old village—ahem, my Ankokuken Kurayami is finally back!Holding the sword and examining it closely, Bai Mo confirmed that, after Vill-V’s repair, the cracks on the sword had disappeared, and it looked as good as new."It’s useless to just look at it. Lau, try to transform again." At this point, Vill-V couldn’t help but urge."Okay!" Bai Mo nodded, which was exactly what she intended to do.Click!The Seiken Swordriver automatically attached itself to her waist, and then Bai Mo took out the Wonder Ride Book containing the power of the ancient evil dragon and slowly turned the pages.[Jaou Dragon!]The chanting from ancient times began![With the extremely evil darkness!][The dragons release their hidden power!]The huge Wonder Ride Book phantom appeared behind Bai Mo, and then dragons broke out of it."Henshin!"Holding Ankokuken Kurayami, she struck the Wonder Ride Books with the hilt, and the power of darkness emerged from it.At the same time, the dragons gathered around Bai Mo as if they had been summoned.Finally, under the guidance of darkness, the power of the dragon transformed into purple-gold armor and attached itself to Bai Mo’s body.Thus, Kamen Rider Calibur was born!As the transformation was completed, a long-lost feeling suddenly surged into Bai Mo’s heart.That extremely domineering ability to predict the future.

Coupled with her ever increasing ability as the Herrscher of Finality, it sparked her potential. 

In an instant, with the blessing of this power, Bai Mo observed countless futures in the original Honkai world.What shocked her most was the aftermath of Project Stigma implemented by Kevin.Diabolic Kevin, Prometheus No. 17, Kiana the Finality, Mei the Origin, Bronya who inherited the power of truth, and Fu Hua in her Artificial Honkai React form.A huge amount of information rushed into Bai Mo’s mind, making her unable to come to her senses for a long time."Brahma’s beast add to this body, the demon enters the abyss, thus the sword is drawn to save the world.""It’s not a matter of choice, or of life and death…""Right now, the will of all people converge into a single wish…""Step forward… This is the Signet of Deliverance."Bai Mo subconsciously recited these words, perhaps influenced by the emotion of Kevin in the memory.Vill-V listening nearby have a strange expression.The Signet of Deliverance? Why did Lau suddenly talk about Kevin?"Lau, are you okay? You were talking to yourself just now. Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Vill-V asked out of concern."Ah? Ah!""It’s okay, it’s okay. I just suddenly remembered something!"

Vill-V’s words brought Bai Mo back to reality. Hearing this, she immediately shook her head and responded energetically.

"It’s good that you’re okay. By the way, how is the performance of the armor? Is there anything wrong?""The performance is very good, just like before it broke!"Seeing that Vill-V didn’t dwell on what happened earlier, Bai Mo also moved the conversation forward.....After chatting for a while longer, Bai Mo took the opportunity to give Vill-V’s gift away.After doing all this, Bai Mo didn’t stay in the workshop any longer, as she still needed time to digest everything she had just predicted. So she left after saying goodbye.On the way back, Bai Mo kept replaying those future fragments in her mind.

---Chapter 196: Bai Mo: Can We Have Fun?......................................After leaving Helixcraft, it was already twelve o'clock in the afternoon when she returned home.

After going to the kitchen and making two simple side dishes, Bai Mo recalled the information she had just sorted out on the way while eating."I never thought that Dr. Mei would set up such a big game."Are all these scientific researchers so scary? Opening a backdoor to the Honkai and even bypassing the Cocoon of Finality, inserting Prometheus No. 17, and letting it tamper with the order of appearance of the Herrschers of this era to prevent the emergence of unknown powers—this idea is too bold, very courageous!It can even be said that the fate of mankind in this era was arranged by the previous eta.Then why should she fight against Honkai in the future?Sooner or later, won't we be on the same side?! Besides, No. 17 is really domineering!

The kind that breaks Kevin's heart with a slap! (Bai Mo: with an idiotic face.)Prometheus No. 17: "You should at least shed a tear for her."Kevin: "She gave me a big fight when she showed up. Do you know how much damage this big fight would cause to a child over 50,000 years old?!"To be honest, Bai Mo actually looked forward to this scene.I'm tired, so Kevin, you should find a chance to get back the power stolen by No. 17, and then we can team up to find the Cocoon of Finality and talk about our ideals. We have a lot of people, two Finality! One Origin—the advantage is mine! Maybe I can blow up the Cocoon of Finality with one punch... What the hell!The above ideas are pure nonsense; after all, Bai Mo is not so arrogant. She haven't even fully developed the power of Finality yet—how can she be so anxious to die?Besides, because of the changes in the timeline, it’s a question whether Kevin will start the Project Stigma, so she should think about the present carefully!Develop yourself in a low-key way, don't waste time!After that, Bai Mo turned her attention to the Herrscher Core in her body. This is a good thing, and abe must develop it well in the future so that she can drive a Gundam before Bronya!But Bai Mo is not worried... After all, Welt's core is too weak, and there are 300,000 examiners in it, so it's not easy to get a driver's license!

And if you don't follow the rules on the road, your driver's license will be revoked. Bronya's dream of racing will be bumpy.Compared to this, her situation is simply amazing.After thinking about it for a while, Bai Mo began to clean up the dishes on the table.

But at this moment, suddenly, a text message was sent to Bai Mo's mobile phone.Bai Mo picked up the phone curiously."Boom Crow? Hmm, you want to flip the card!"Clicking to view it, it turns out that Raven wants to come over to play, so she asked Bai Mo if it is convenient now."I agree, my beloved concubine, come quickly!"Without thinking, Bai Mo replied, and by the way, took out a new set of pajamas from the closet next to her. There was also an extra pillow on the bed, but there was only one set of bedding."Hehe! I guessed it!"Bai Mo smiled evilly, thinking that she had to trick Raven tonight.What a joke, my bedroom is not a place where you can come and go as you please! Since you are coming, be prepared not to go back at night! I just want to stick with you! Sleeping with a cute girl will greatly improve the quality of sleep!Unconsciously, Bai Mo has been influenced a lot by the girl rider Elysia. But sticking with a girl is a good civilization, so this influence is nothing.

Picking up the fat otaku happy water on the bedside, Bai Mo drank it in big gulps."Hiss! Ha..."A mouthful of iced Coke went down her stomach, and that was the refreshing feeling! It tastes just right!"Hum...hum...hum..."Bai Mo hummed an unknown tune while lying at the end of the bed and shaking her legs playfully.Ah! It's original ice cream!........The waiting time is always hard to bear, so in order to kill time, Bai Mo opened the chat group for the first time in a long while.

However, as usual, Bai Mo did not pop up directly but chose to lurk and peek for a while. There are people chatting in the group every day—after all, who doesn't like to slack off?Especially Zhongli who just joined the group some time ago. He is now very familiar with everyone in the group, and they chat quite frequently.[Aslaug]: "It's been a long time since I popped in here. It's been a long time since we last met!"Finding a suitable opportunity, Bai Mo edited the text and sent it out.

Then, after seeing Bai Mo, a long-time lurker, finally pop up, everyone in the group lined up to welcome him.[ApplePieLover]: "Poke! Ah Mo must have something to do again this time!"[RichestShrineMaiden]: "Same, I think so too!"[Aslaug]: "How can there be something to do every day! I can't be here just to slack off!"[CakeLover]: "You don't show up every day, you know how to slack off."I.........Damn it!I haven't said anything yet, and you're starting to analyze it?Bai Mo didn't know what to say, she could only smile bitterly.[Ana Schariac]: "Senior is back! How was the mission this time? Was there any danger?"Ana, who was also lurking, hurriedly popped up after seeing the activity in the group and replied.[Aslaug]: "It's not a big problem. It's just a group of crazy people who don't care about human affairs wanting to make trouble. It's been resolved now."It's not a big deal, just a walk in the park~She can beat ten of the Talha organization![Ana Schariac]: "That's good. By the way, Senior, I have another piece of information to tell you."[Aslaug]: "Is it about Coral Island? Is there any problem?"Bai Mo was a little surprised. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be an accident on Coral Island at this time. According to the original prediction, it will take at least two months for the Honkai to break out.Helplessly, Bai Mo couldn't figure out the reason, so she had to continue reading.[Ana Schariac]: "Well, when I was testing the concentration of Honkai energy on the island two days ago, I found that its growth rate has increased again."[Ana Schariac]: "The concentration of Honkai energy on the island has reached 500HW...".........It took nearly five minutes for Ana to tell Bai Mo everything she had found on Coral Island during this period.

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Chapter 197[Aslaug]: "So, now Coral Island has been monitored by that old fox Otto, right?"[Ana Schariac]: "Yes, the bishop sent a group of Valkyries to investigate the day before yesterday, led by Miss Rita."It's outrageous. She thought Coral Island would have the Fifth Eruption in two months as ahe expected.

But according to the current situation, I'm afraid there is only one month left.And the most difficult thing is that Coral Island has really messed things up and even attracted Otto. It seems that the idea of creating an information time difference can only be put aside for now.Otto is not stupid. He only needs to investigate a little to know that Coral Island is definitely going to erupt. After all, there are no large-scale experimental facilities here, so it is impossible for the Honkai energy to increase rapidly in a short period of time.It's difficult! This is simply one wave after another, and even the dog shook its head when it saw it."Ah, why is there nothing that can make me happy?" Bai Mo sighed helplessly, feeling frustrated.In this case, the only option is to advance the time to go to Coral Island.[Aslaug]: "I know, I will prepare for this matter in advance. Ana, you should pay more attention over there. As soon as you find something wrong, immediately issue a commission to me, and I will rush over as soon as possible."Even with the power of the Herrscher of the Void, Bai Mo can't teleport such a long distance, so the commission system of the chat group comes in handy at this time.

With just a light touch of her hand, Bai Mo can teleport to Ana's side, especially since the two are still in the same world now, so there must be enough time.[Ana Schariac]: "Don't worry, Senior, I will keep a close eye on things!"[Aslaug]: "Okay, be careful!"With that, Bai Mo left the chat group. After learning the news, she wasn't in the mood to have fun anymore............"Ahhhhh! I was thinking of having some fun in the group to kill time...""It's all your fault! Damn Honkai! Stupid Otto!" Her anger surged instantly, and the bear doll next to her took the brunt of it. Bai Mo hit its head with a heavy punch, sending it rolling to the ground.Click.At that moment, Raven, holding a bag of oranges, pushed open the door to Bai Mo's bedroom and walked in."What's wrong, White Rabbit? Did someone make you angry?"

Although she didn't witness the murder scene, she understood everything after seeing the bear head on the ground and Bai Mo covering herself with the quilt."Hmph." Bai Mo, curled up in the quilt and sulking alone, made an incomprehensible sound.After a while, her anger subsided. Now she had to pretend to be as realistic as possible and let Raven comfort her! Good! She is such a clever little ghost!Bai Mo silently gave herself a thumbs up in her heart.Little did she know how childish everything she did was in Raven's eyes."Stupid."Raven smiled helplessly.How could she not know what kind of personality this white rabbit had? Wasn't it obvious that she was asking for comfort? She could have just said it directly, but instead, she had to go through all this.After skillfully taking off her shoes and changing into slippers, Raven slowly walked to Bai Mo's bed. Reaching out and lifting a corner of the quilt, Raven leaned forward.Then a refreshing fragrance came and penetrated Bai Mo's nostrils.

This was Raven's body fragrance, which was very pleasant.Seeing this, Bai Mo still tried to maintain her aggrieved expression."Chiu."Until a soft touch landed on her face."!!!!!!!"Bai Mo opened her eyes wide, looking at Raven in disbelief.Shs...was kissed by force?!Even though Raven only lightly touched her cheek.

But... this is very embarrassing, so... please do it more often. After all, practice makes perfect, and you won't be shy when you get used to it!"Hehe..."Still immersed in the touch just now, Bai Mo's mouth unconsciously curled up into a smile."What are you grinning for? Do you want me to do it again?" Raven rolled her eyes helplessly and asked unhappily."Yeah!!!" Bai Mo nodded frantically."No more! This time was just an exception."However, this kind of thing seems to be quite interesting, and she could try it again next time. Though she didn't say it out loud, Raven was still thinking silently to herself."Ah~" Knowing there would be no more kisses, Bai Mo immediately pouted."Be good, get up and eat something. I just bought some sugar oranges, they're super sweet.""Okay~ But before I eat the oranges, I have to charge you some interest!""???""White Rabbit... Ugh!!!"..............On the other side, at Coral Island...In an exquisite single dormitory, Ana was sitting at the desk, sorting out the data reported by the team members today. All of them were different modules showing the concentration of Honkai energy in various regions of Coral Island. The most severe ones had been marked with red indicators, and Valkyries were strictly prohibited from entering without permission.These restricted areas marked in red were being investigated by the scientific research team led by Rita."Honkai..." Putting down the report in her hand, Ana lay on the table and sighed weakly, her tone full of fatigue.Sometimes, she really envied those ordinary people. Although they knew nothing about this world, they could live every day freely. Therefore, Ana's happiest time of the day was when she chatted with everyone in the chat group, where she could be a little girl to her heart's content.No worries, no confusion, she could talk about beautiful clothes, cosmetics, and share interesting things with friends."Thinking about it, I'm quite lucky to have met such a good group of people." As she thought about it, Ana smiled with satisfaction.Dongdongdong."Excuse me, is Miss Ana here? If possible, may I come in?"Just then, there was a knock on the door.Ana walked over and, through the peephole, saw Rita waiting outside."Ah! It's Miss Rita, please come in!" Ana said, turning the handle to open the door.And Rita walked in."Excuse me, this is a little gift from me. Please accept it, Miss Ana."Placing the bag in her hand on the desk, Rita smiled at Ana."Huh? Are there cookies in here?"

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Chapter 198"I just took these cookies out of the oven. Miss Ana, please try them—they taste very good."As Ana opened the bag of cookies, a faint milky aroma wafted out instantly."What a lovely smell! Thank you, Miss Rita!"As she spoke, Ana picked up a cookie with her fingers and placed it into her mouth. After chewing for a while..."Mmm!! Miss Rita, your baking is truly exceptional!""With this taste, it would be a hit even if sold outside!"Indeed, Miss Rita is the perfect maid!Ana couldn’t help but praise Rita and gave her a thumbs up."Thank you, Miss Ana."Although she was very confident in her baking skills, Rita was still very happy to receive praise from others.Noticing the tea cups nearby, Rita made a cup of black tea for both herself and Ana, then handed one to Ana."Thank you."Her mouth was dry from eating cookies, so when Ana saw the black tea handed to her by Rita, she quickly thanked her.The black tea had a strong flavor and fragrance.In short, this method of brewing black tea was something she couldn't master.Afterward, the two chatted for a while, discussing contemporary popular topics.Five minutes later..."Um... By the way, was there anything specific that brought you here this time, Miss Rita?"Looking at the dwindling number of cookies in the bag, Ana stopped herself from grabbing more and licked her fingers with satisfaction as she asked."It's nothing major; I just wanted to visit you, Miss Ana.""Since you’ve been on the island the most and are familiar with it, I hope to get your cooperation in many of our upcoming actions."Seeing Ana's inquiry, Rita smiled slightly before explaining the purpose of her visit. After all, she had only brought a few scientific research teams this time, so some safety concerns still required Ana's support.Ana nodded upon hearing this.You can't refuse someone who’s smiling, and as a Valkyrie of Schicksal, she knew she needed to cooperate in some matters.Of course, the most important thing was that Ana didn’t have any strong aversion to Rita."Don’t worry, Miss Rita. If the island needs my cooperation, I will do my best."As a Valkyrie, Ana spoke with confidence."You're too kind, Miss Ana.""Then I won't keep you any longer. Have a good rest. If you need anything, I’ll contact you again.""Wait, isn’t Miss Rita going to rest for a while?"Initially, Ana was thinking of making something as a return gift, but after seeing that Rita was leaving, she had to give up the idea."No, Miss Ana. I have other matters to attend to next."Shaking her head, Rita acknowledged that her mission was accomplished and didn’t plan to stay. She still needed to report the situation on Coral Island to Otto, so after saying goodbye, she walked toward the door."Well, if that’s the case, I’ll have to entertain you next time, Miss Rita." Ana said with a hint of regret as she walked forward to open the door for Rita."Okay, then, Miss Ana, you should rest early. I’ll bring more cookies when I visit you next time."With that, Rita smiled and bowed, then turned and left.Bang.After closing the door, Ana returned to her desk."Time to get busy again."....Meanwhile, at St. Freya Academy, in the principal’s office..."Ah... Why hasn’t the Homu manga been updated recently? Did the author just got up and leave?"

Theresa slumped in her office chair, complaining listlessly. Without her spiritual nourishment, she didn’t have anywhere to spend the money she got from her grandfather this month."It’s better if I don’t find out where this slacker is, or else! Humph, they'll be locked up in the small dark room!"As she spoke, Theresa waved her fist in a mock-threatening manner....Welt far away in the Sea of Quanta felt a chill run down his spine. He looked around, relieved when he realized Kevin wasn’t chasing him....Bang bang bang."Aunt, are you there?"There was a knock on the door from outside. It was Kiana’s voice. Upon hearing it, Theresa quickly hid the comic in her hand.That’s right—she hid it, not tore it up. After all, the landlord’s family wasn’t exactly swimming in resources."Ahem, it’s Kiana. What’s wrong? What do you want to talk to me about?"After composing herself, Theresa pretended to be working and then looked up to speak."It’s nothing. I just want to ask you a favor, Aunt."Kiana’s tone was very flat, lacking its usual liveliness.This behavior suggested she had something on her mind."What is it? Tell me."Theresa noticed the change and immediately asked."I want to find someone."After hesitating for a moment, Kiana pursed her lips and slowly said, her eyes occasionally darting away."What... you want to find someone?"Listening to Kiana’s words, Theresa felt her heart tighten, and her tone grew a little panicked.What she feared most now was Kiana and the others asking her about Bai Mo.A death certificate with questionable authenticity and a body whose whereabouts were unknown—Theresa didn’t want to tell them the news until she had a definitive answer.Shaking her head, Theresa was about to organize her thoughts to mislead them when she saw Kiana suddenly speak again."Yes, it was a former student of St. Freya Academy."As she spoke, Kiana took a photo out of her shirt pocket and placed it on the table."This is someone Mei, Bronya, and I met during a mission. Her name is March 7th," Kiana added.Phew... As long as it’s not about Bai Mo, I can manage this.Seeing an unfamiliar name from Kiana, Theresa instantly breathed a sigh of relief.With a hint of curiosity, she picked up the photo on the table and examined it closely.In the photo, a girl with cherry-white short hair stood beside the three of them, smiling and making a "peace" gesture.Very beautiful, giving off a lively vibe—this was Theresa's first impression."She said she was a student of St. Freya Academy before?"

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Chapter 199"Auntie, you haven't seen March?"Hearing Theresa's questioning tone, Kiana responded with a puzzled look."At least in my memory, I've never seen someone like that."Theresa shook her head regretfully and then spoke confidently.It stands to reason that if there had been such a distinctive person at her school, she would have noticed. Just based on that cherry-white hair color alone, it would be hard not to notice.But then again, why was Kiana suddenly asking about this person?Theresa was puzzled and decided to inquire further later."Is there any other way to check? This information is very important to me!""Alright, Kiana, hold on a moment. I’ll check the college's terminal for records of past students. Maybe we’ll find something."Seeing Kiana's anxious expression, Theresa quickly turned on the computer next to her and accessed the information terminal. All the Valkyries’ records at St. Freya Academy were organized in one system, so all she needed to do was enter the name and any relevant information would appear.Being very familiar with this process, Theresa immediately began to search. Her fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard, entering "March 7" into the search bar.One second, two seconds, three seconds...A full minute passed, but the expected file did not appear, leaving Theresa a bit confused.This could only mean that "March 7" wasn’t from her academy.But why would this person tell Kiana she was from St. Freya Academy? What would be the reason for that?A series of questions swirled in Theresa's mind. However, she still relayed the information to Kiana."The terminal didn’t find any information on this person. I’m sorry, Kiana, but it seems you’ve been misled."Even after trying a few more times, Theresa’s attempts failed."But March didn’t seem to be lying to us. I could feel the nostalgia she felt when she mentioned St. Freya Academy.""She even knows you, Auntie, and a lot about the academy."Still unwilling to accept this news, Kiana shook her head and replied seriously."Maybe the name 'March 7th' is just a code name? After all, who uses a date as a name?"After thinking for a moment, Theresa offered her conclusion.If it was truly as Kiana described—that the person had a deep connection to St. Freya and even knew her—then the only explanation was that the person had concealed her true identity when interacting with Kiana and the others.Considering this, Theresa picked up the photo again and studied it carefully."What is her personality like?"After a while, Theresa suddenly looked up and asked."In terms of personality, she’s quite lively, similar to how I am in daily life, but sometimes she can be very composed, giving off a reliable vibe."As she considered Theresa's question, Kiana started to analyze.However, while she was thinking, Kiana unexpectedly realized that March’s personality was almost identical to Bai Mo's!Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in her mind, gradually overlapping with March’s image.But Kiana quickly dismissed this idea—it was obviously unrealistic.However... one thing did strike her as strange.Ever since she and March parted ways, she had been seeing March in her dreams, sometimes even dreaming of Bai Mo.The connection between the two had left Kiana very confused, leading to today’s conversation."Kiana, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?"Noticing Kiana’s distracted look, Theresa asked with concern."I'm okay, I just thought of something."Kiana snapped back to reality and forced a smile."As for personality, it’s just as I described. Besides, March seems very familiar with us."Turning slightly and leaning her head on Theresa’s shoulder, Kiana continued."March always knows exactly how to care for our moods. There’s no awkwardness when we fight together; we work in harmony, just like..."At that point, Kiana suddenly paused, feeling hesitant to continue.A different emotion enveloped her heart, making her feel very uneasy.Theresa, observing Kiana’s distress, immediately decided to change the subject."Alright, let’s leave it at that for today. I’ll keep an eye on this matter.""Kiana, where are you staying now? Go back and get some rest. Leave the photo with me; I’ll compare it with our records later."Gently patting Kiana's head, Theresa spoke in a very soothing tone."Don’t worry, I’ll tell you as soon as I have any news."Seeing Kiana hesitate, Theresa quickly added."Okay... I’ll go back now."After a brief moment of hesitation, Kiana finally stood up and walked out of the office....The room returned to silence.Theresa was left alone, sitting in her office chair, sighing heavily.After all, she too was reminded of Bai Mo.It was a hurdle she just couldn’t seem to overcome...After a long silence, Theresa slowly walked to the phone on her desk, entered a number, and dialed it.Beep... beep.After a few rings, the call connected. It was a female voice."Theresa? What’s going on? Do you need something?""Himeko, if you have time, come to the principal’s office. I have important news to share with you."Raising the photo in her hand as if trying to see through the person in it, Theresa spoke seriously."No problem. Wait for me, I’ll be there in ten minutes!"On the other end, Himeko seemed to sense the seriousness in Theresa’s tone. Without caring about the porridge cooking in the kitchen, she immediately put on her coat and prepared to leave."Fu Hua, can you watch the porridge in the kitchen? I have to step out for a bit."Before leaving, she gave Fu Hua some quick instructions.Chapter 200: The Abnormal Movement of the Sea of Quanta"What happened? Why did you call me here so urgently?" Himeko immediately asked after running all the way to Theresa's office and pushing open the door."Hey, come and sit down first. This matter is a bit complicated," Theresa said, frowning and sighing as she patted the empty seat next to her.Seeing this, Himeko didn't say anything. After sitting down, she looked at Theresa's expression and became more and more curious."Now you can tell me," she said slowly after a long pause."This is what happened..." Theresa began to explain what had transpired.After listening to Theresa, Himeko had a general understanding of the situation. However, she still had many questions. It was just a simple mission—so why was Kiana so concerned about a friend she happened to meet on the road?Was it just because the other person was a former student of St. Freya? Himeko felt that this couldn't be the real reason.After taking the photo from Theresa, Himeko examined it carefully a few more times. In her memory, she had never seen this student during her time teaching at the academy."What do you think? Do you recognize her?" Theresa asked, noticing Himeko's distracted look. As a teacher at the academy, Himeko must have come into contact with more students than Theresa had."I've never seen ber before. It may be, as you said, Theresa, that the person hid their true identity when interacting with Kiana and the others," Himeko replied, shaking her head."By the way, have you asked Mei and Bronya about this?" Himeko suddenly changed the subject."I haven't had time to find them yet. After all, I was hoping you might have some clues," Theresa said with a helpless shrug."Oh, there's one more very important piece of information," Theresa added suddenly, as if remembering something crucial."Kiana just told me that the person in the photo seems to know the three of them very well, and it's not just a superficial acquaintance.""And when I listened to Kiana's description of this person's personality, I noticed that the personalities of this person named March Seven and Bai Mo are very... well, very similar.""Of course, I'm just saying this casually," Theresa added quickly, realizing she might be grasping at straws. She shook her head in distress, her expression solemn.Sure enough, Himeko fell silent for a long time after hearing this.What was the person's motive for contacting Kiana? Why did they hide their true identity? They knew none of this, leaving them with no clues to follow in their investigation."Let's find a time to call Mei and Bronya tomorrow. We can learn more about March 7th from them. We can also take the opportunity to ask them what they experienced during this mission, because I have a feeling this situation may not be as simple as it seems," Himeko said slowly, frowning in thought."That's the only option. I'll inform them later," Theresa nodded in agreement.Since Kiana and the others returned from the town of Kroka, Theresa and Himeko hadn't immediately questioned them about the details of the operation.

On one hand, they wanted Kiana and the others to relax and rest; on the other hand, they themselves weren't sure how to approach the subject.After all, the matter of Bai Mo weighed heavily on their hearts, a constant source of pressure.Especially for Theresa—she had gone to the headquarters to investigate in person, only to receive the same three words in the report: "Under Investigation."With that, the two of them leaned on the sofa in silence, lost in their thoughts....Elsewhere—Anti-Entropy.In a room filled with various equipment, Tesla had been working for days without sleep. Currently, she now carefully organizing the report in her hands.

Einstein standing nearby was continuously adjusting the equipment around them to prevent any signal issues.Yes, after days of effort, Einstein and Tesla had finally located Welt's coordinates in the Sea of Quanta and successfully contacted him.From Welt's report, they learned that the Sea of Quanta contained countless fragmented world bubbles, and Welt had found a little girl named Seele there. After questioning her, he discovered that she was a member of Cocolia Orphanage and had fallen into the Sea of Quanta due to an accident during an experiment.Knowing this, Welt wanted to rescue her, so the two began working together. Through continuous exploration, they unexpectedly uncovered information about the previous era within one of the world bubbles.Among the information, Welt learned about the most inhumane Project Stigma, and discovered that the executor of this plan was also trapped in the Sea of Quanta. This revelation undoubtedly disturbed his previously calm demeanor.A man who called himself a serpent, and who was also the lord of the World Serpent in the real world, had a confrontation with Welt and Seele when they encountered Kevin.The outcome was predictable: against Kevin's overwhelming strength, Welt didn't stand a chance. He was defeated instantly, his body shattered, and he could only sustain his life by integrating his consciousness into the core of the Herrscher.Fortunately, Kevin didn't confiscate his "driver's license" this time, allowing him to continue "doing sit-ups."(Welt Yang: "Is there really someone who can't get up after lying down?")(Fu Hua: "Let me find out.")Afterward, Welt took Seele and informed Einstein and Tesla about what had happened.Upon receiving the news, the two immediately began planning a rescue mission. After some investigation, Einstein decided to go to The City and use the [Eye of the Deep] to enter the Sea of Quanta.However, understanding the difficulties this mission would entail, Einstein decided to seek out a powerful ally.And St. Freya Academy was undoubtedly the best choice.