Chapter 511

"He did have a plan to compensate me with something, but I wasn't interested and so I refused."

"He's a senior colleague who's worked so hard for so long, and yet he still shamelessly bowed down and apologized to me for the sake of his subordinates—after he did that, my anger naturally subsided."

Oh, is that so?

After the Honkai was destroyed, Kevin, who was already incredibly gentle, seemed to become even gentler than before.

"So—this kind of dawdling is simply not the style of us Shenzhou Sword Immortals!"

Seeing Lin Yu's stunned expression, Wendy forcefully pushed Lin Yu to the ground and then said to Lin Yu with a grin.

"Hmph, this heroine has been waiting for this day for a long time, at least today..."

"—I will not give you a chance to rest until I collapse from exhaustion."

Wow, no way, here we go again.

They're all greenhorns, yet they act like juicers.

Even though I have the Power of Finality, I still feel a little panicked.

As for married life afterward... I guess these exciting aspects will be unavoidable.

The next day, early morning

Inside the research institute at the Schicksal Headquarters, after confirming that all the biological research data related to her was in order, Dr. Mags finally closed her eyes in peace.

Meanwhile, the old man, who was already nearing the end of his life, suddenly sensed that someone had arrived at this place.

Although he had no way of knowing the identity of the visitor, Dr. Mags asked with great confidence at this moment.

"What's wrong? Why is the former bishop looking for me at a time like this? Is there some task he wants me to complete?"

"Oh, no, I just came to take a look."

Looking at the old man who had already closed his eyes, Lin Yu spoke calmly.

"Staying up late is not a good habit, Doctor."

"Ha... is that all you wanted to say?"

Hearing Lin Yu's words, which contained a hint of concern, Maki suddenly opened her eyes.

"Someone as clever as you should know what I'm thinking, right?"

Faced with Maki's question, Lin Yu chose to remain silent.

Even without using his Herrscher Authority, he had a certain degree of judgment about Maki's psychological state.

But now, facing the old man before him, Lin Yu did not speak, but quietly waited for Dr. Mags to continue.

"Ha, don't want to talk... never mind."

At this moment, Maki, who was sitting in the chair, stood up and looked at the computer in front of her.

"In the three years since you disappeared, I have been organizing the research I have done in my life."

"In my bloody research, there are still some usable materials and experimental data that can be left for other scientists at Schicksal to use."

"You should know what I want to say and do. Please tell me, dear Bishop Lin Yu..."

At that moment, the old man's face revealed an overwhelming weariness.

"I'm really tired. Now, can I die?"

"I knew it."

Looking at the old man before him, Lin Yu spoke with an unchanged expression.

"After the Fourth Honkai Outbreak, I tried to persuade you for an hour, but it seems I still couldn't stop your self-destructive impulses."

"From then until now, you have only suppressed your self-destructive tendencies, rather than completely destroying them."

"Yes, that's exactly as you said."

"But..."

After nodding slightly, Maggie suddenly revealed a ferocious expression to Lin Yu that she had never shown before.

"—Is there anything wrong with this?"

"Because of my desires, a large number of Valkyrie who should not have died suddenly died on the operating table."

"Those whose hands are stained with blood should atone for their sins with their own blood."

"It was because of your persuasion that I survived this wretched life and have been dedicated to researching relevant data on HSN Serum."

"But now, the Honkai has been ended by your own hands, and now that the HSN Serum is useless—I'm useless too, aren't I?"

As if trying to get Lin Yu to agree with her idea, Dr. Mags gripped Lin Yu's arms tightly and spoke to him in a pleading tone.

"I was destined to die anyway, so now I should have the right to die, right?"

"Ah, about this..."

Looking at the sorrowful old man before him, Lin Yu did not answer Maki's question, but instead asked a question first.

"Are you speaking to me now as the sinner Magi, or as my senior Dr. Mags?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Maki answered Lin Yu.

"I am both the scientist Maki, who is Schicksal, and the executioner Maki, whose hands are stained with blood."

"Both of these are my identities, and I have neither the need nor the right to escape them."

"Oh, really?"

Hearing Maki's answer, Lin Yu grabbed Maki's arms, removed her from his own, and suddenly changed his expression, coldly saying to Maki.

"But now, it seems to me that the sinner Maki is trying to escape her guilt."

"I told you four years ago that if you choose death, it won't be atonement, but rather an escape from your guilt."

"And four years later, I still have the same idea."

At that moment, Lin Yu looked at Maki, who was sweating profusely, walked to his side, and said coldly to him.

"You're seeking inner peace, which is why you crave death, right?"

"It's a pity that you don't deserve this kind of happiness right now."

After activating the power of the Corrosion Herrscher, Lin Yu instantly corrupted Dr. Mags's computer and transferred some of the data that Ji Ran had given him to Dr. Mags's computer.

"Everyone has worked very hard over the past three years, but that doesn't mean there aren't any problems in the world that we need to deal with."

"The Schicksal organization almost became an organization that allowed the Honkai to develop Honkai because of Otto's foolish actions."

"Now that the Honkai has disappeared, there's still a lot to do to make up for the beastly things our damned former bishop did."

"The biotechnology information here can help others around the world overcome difficulties, so before we solve the problems of applying these technologies, I must tell you that..."

"Live on, Doctor."

"Why..."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Dr. Mags seemed to have all her strength drained away, and collapsed to the ground.

"Why would you say such cruel things?"

"Because in my opinion, isn't this what you crave?"

After helping Dr. Mags up from the ground, Lin Yu smiled and looked at the old man in front of him.

"If you truly intend to atone for your sins, then letting you die easily would only harm you."

"Seeking redemption and easy relief is a mistake—you must bear this sin, and for the sake of all humanity, I will continue to exploit your mind until you die."

"I am a member of the Apocalypse clan. You don't think there's any fundamental difference between me and that beast Otto, do you?"

To be fair, although Maki knew very well that the young man in front of her was worlds apart from Otto in terms of character and that what he had just said was pure nonsense, she still saw Otto's shadow in Lin Yu for a moment.

"Okay, that's all for now. Remember to check the data, Dr. Data."

"Doctor, remember, you have a lot to do."

"You can't 'rest' after you've finished all this."

Watching the young man disappear from her sight in an instant after saying those words, Maki, in a daze, clicked on the newly created folder on her computer and opened one of the files.

Then—the old man, who had just given off a sense of being on his deathbed, suddenly revealed an incredibly sharp and intimidating glint in his eyes.

Unlike some people who have learned special techniques such as the use of Dimensional Force / True Fusion, Dr. Mags is just an ordinary person who has undergone the [Honkai Energy Resistance Modification Surgery].

He shouldn't have given people this impression.

However, after seeing these outrageous yet feasible scientific and technological advancements, Dr. Mags's research skills instantly overwhelmed his inner cowardice.

As a top talent in biological research and technology in this era, Dr. Mags, who kept flipping through these materials, suddenly realized two things.

This information is indeed capable of causing tremendous changes in the world, but here's the problem...

First, where did Lin Yu get all this information and technology?

Secondly, what exactly does he intend to do with this information?

Then, Dr. Mags immediately realized that the first question was not the key issue.

Where the technology comes from is really not important, at least not in Dr. Mags's eyes.

Before he realized this, he was a researcher who prioritized practicality. He knew very well that the source of the technology was not important; what mattered was whether it was useful and how well it worked.

The second question, however, made Maggie a little intrigued.

Although the Schicksal organization can be considered the strongest organization in the Underworld, and has solved many problems caused by ambitious people during the years that Lin Yu has held back in the Finality, it still hasn't been able to extend its reach any further.

Many of Lin Yu's technologies can improve the lives of ordinary people. In this era of revival, these technologies can truly save more lives.

Ha, this kid has big ambitions...

He's right.

I can't rest yet.

I... no, many people owe him a huge favor.

Since he now needs others to assist with his new plan, then I...

I'll just live on for a little longer.

"Hmm, this..."

At that moment, Maki suddenly heard a voice she shouldn't have heard at all, which suddenly appeared behind her.

Behind Maki, a girl who shouldn't exist in this world looked at Maki's shocked expression with a helpless expression and said to Maki with concern.

"I understand how busy you are with work, Grandpa, but... I've been standing here for fifteen minutes already."

Ah, I guess I'm really getting senile.

Lin is dead. She died five years ago because of my foolish actions.

Am I so exhausted that I'm hallucinating?

"Don't mistake them for hallucinations!"

Looking at her grandfather, who still didn't understand what was going on, Lin, quite unusually, grabbed Maki's shoulders and shook her hard.

"I'm a real person! Don't just ignore me!"

"Ah, are hallucinations this real now? Even the vibrations are real..."

Maki, realizing she could no longer deceive herself, suddenly discovered that her eyes were completely blurred.

"Lin... I..."

Although she didn't know why her granddaughter was here, it no longer mattered to Maki.

For Maki, being able to see her granddaughter, whom she had caused to die, once again was the greatest redemption.

"Okay, okay, stop crying."