The Never-Lying Slacker Tower

Durandal increased the force of her lance and swung out another kick, but it was easily caught.

The motionless Skyfire sighed.

"Then feel the pain, remember the pain, and then turn it into motivation to move forward. I'll be watching your performance on the final stage."

As the calm, unwavering words fell, the flames that had just subsided once again illuminated the sky and the sea, turning them crimson.

Wendy had no idea what she was thinking a split second before she saw Delta fall into the sea.

At that moment, she couldn't hear anything Theresa and Himeko were saying, nor could she care about the bigger picture. She just instinctively jumped into the sea and swam desperately in the direction where Delta had fallen.

Yae Sakura caught up just in time and gave Wendy a pair of purple energy butterfly wings.

Even so, Wendy still couldn't catch Delta.

When she arrived, the slender and frail girl was lying on the sea, being tossed about by the waves, her blood staining a large area of the seawater red.

"Delta... don't... don't scare me..."

"Cough!"

Delta's cough and the blood gushing from the corner of her mouth startled Wendy, who was pale-faced, awake.

Wendy sank into the sea and drifted beside Delta, wanting to reach out and touch her, but fearing that it would affect the charred wound that ran through her chest.

"Oh, it's Wendy, I'm back..."

"Stop laughing! Stop laughing, you idiot!!!"

"Don't panic, I'm Herrscher, I won't die."

"That's exactly what you said last time! That's what you said when you went to participate in the experiment!"

Wendy should have been concerned about Delta's injuries first, but Wendy couldn't help herself. An uncontrollable anger overwhelmed her reason, making her almost go crazy.

However, this loss of control was short-lived. After Wendy screamed, her concern for Delta prevailed. She carefully took Delta's hand, tears streaming down her face, and choked out:

"I'll take you to heal your wounds. Just bear with it and don't fall asleep."

"That's a bit much. We've been working overtime for so long, can't we even take a nap?"

"What time is it for you to talk to me like this... Delta, please don't fall asleep, I'm scared..."

Wendy's voice had just risen when she quickly lowered it, as if afraid that the sound would aggravate her injuries, as she spoke of her pleas and fears.

The crimson sea and the hideous wound filled Wendy with extreme fear.

What if you fall asleep and never open your eyes again?

What if I never open my eyes again, never talk to her, never bother her, never play pranks on her again—what should I do then?

Wendy held Delta's hand, imagining that terrible future. She couldn't picture it, but the mere possibility made her heart and mind ache so much she couldn't think straight; despair and darkness enveloped her.

At the same time, Delta strangely discovered that the Gem of Desire within her body, which should have been stable, was beginning to stir.

'Holy crap! Gou Honkai is trying to seduce my Wendy?!'

No longer caring about maintaining her character or the script, Delta reached out and pressed her head down in an attempt to calm Wendy down.

Their lips met.

The bitterness and saltiness of the seawater spread in their mouths, but in the exquisitely soft touch, the bitterness and saltiness seemed to transform into an indescribable sweetness.

Chapter 195 The Salty Fish Tower That Never Lies

"Why should I let you rest your troops here? Is it because you opened a hole for our leader last time, or because you're coming to deal with me so aggressively this time?"

"..."

Cocolia held the enormous treasure that Theresa, who was over forty, had never possessed, with her arms crossed, her posture elegant yet her expression disdainful, showing no respect whatsoever.

Theresa was so angry that her face turned red, but she knew she was in the wrong and couldn't say a word.

Yae Sakura stepped forward during the stalemate, drew her ominous black blade, and gently touched the ground.

"Beep! Beep! Beep!"

In an instant, piercing system alarms blared one after another.

The automated gun turrets of half the base turned in unison, pointing their cannons at the negotiation area located on the edge of the base amidst the continuous sounds of mechanical operation.

"I apologize, but these children really need rest, and there are also wounded among them. I have no choice but to disturb them."

Yae Sakura bowed politely and said very courteously.

Cocolia looked at the black sword, seemingly understanding something, and said casually:

"Otto has found another great tool."

"You flatter me."

"Use the white line area under your feet as the boundary. Once you cross it, life or death is irrelevant."

"Yes, thank you for your magnanimity!"

Yae Sakura sheathed her longsword, and the base's systems returned to normal.

Cocolia turned around and calmly walked into the depths of the base. Dozens of white giants in the surrounding sky also slowly retreated and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Theresa was left glaring angrily at Welt, conveying her dissatisfaction through her eyes.

Theresa: Help!

Welt: I can't help you.

Theresa: Useless!

Welt: Well, there's nothing I can do to help you with that.

As the Anti-Entropy Leader, openly helping Schicksal, their mortal Schicksal with whom they've recently clashed, goes against their principles and is detrimental to the organization's unity. Besides, this is Cocolia's territory!

In Welt's current understanding, Cocolia is undoubtedly a domineering ruler with extraordinary abilities. Even as the leader of the alliance, Welt remains confident that his words won't carry much weight here without Cocolia's approval.

Therefore, being able to stay and rest is already the best outcome; there's really nothing more we can do to help in other aspects.

Welt felt pity for the disheveled girls before him, after all, many of them were former students of his. But in their current state, he could only offer his sympathy with his eyes.

Theresa seemed to have figured it out too. She glanced at the Hyperion beside her, then looked at Welt, gesturing with her eyes:

"Were you the one who helped plug the hole in the hull?"

Welt smiled and nodded.

Theresa mouthed "thank you," and then, having no time for further conversation, she was busy arranging for the team to rest.

When Welt returned to the base and caught up with Cocolia and her group, she was talking with Einstein.

"Cocolia, have you noticed something?"

"Based on the intelligence we have gathered so far, I have reason to believe that it is the Key of Key of Erosion, a Divine Key that has never appeared in our history."

"Erosion? No wonder it could breach our system in an instant. Wait, doesn't this mean our Titan Legion is no longer a threat to Otto, and could even become his force at any moment?"

Einstein was immediately horrified, feeling the hairs on the back of his head stand on end.

Cocolia glanced at her sideways and said casually:

"What's the panic? First of all, my BT is special; at least they won't be afraid of this power. Besides, a weapon is just a weapon; it's a concrete target that can be broken. If Otto really wants to use this thing against me, I naturally have ways to deal with it."

"... It seems you've hidden more things than I thought."

"Ha! I'd be crazy to mess with Otto if I didn't have a lot of resources left!"

So Einstein stopped asking and even gave Tesla a look that signaled him to shut up.

Although they get along well in general, there are still some misunderstandings and conflicts between them. It's best not to ask too many questions; just keep it to yourself.

Tesla tilted his head in puzzlement, not bothering to ask further; it was just instinctive curiosity. But that little bit of curiosity was utterly insignificant compared to the sweet, soft little Ninti he was holding in his arms!

"Hehe! Ninti! My little Ninti ~~"

"Oops--"

Wendy snapped out of her long mental blank amidst Delta's stiff, wailing performance.

"Delta, are you alright?"

"It hurts, I need Wendy's kisses to feel better~~"

Delta rested her head on Wendy's lap pillow, making noises, but she didn't even glance at the Valkyrie of the medical team who was treating her wounds.

Wendy looked toward the area of the wound.

Medical staff were carefully treating the charred scabs and cutting open the clothes at the chest, revealing a gruesome, piercing wound that contrasted sharply with the surrounding fair skin.

Wendy felt a wave of dizziness, and the heartache she had just ignored returned clearly to her body once again.

"Delta, just bear with it, it'll be alright, just bear with it..."

Wendy sniffed, trying to force a reassuring smile for Delta, but she couldn't manage to pull a smile.

Delta reached out and stroked Wendy's cheek, smiling with a mixture of affection and helplessness:

"Why are you crying again?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I... I don't know what to do."

"A kiss from me will make the pain go away."

"Really?"

Wendy didn't care about being embarrassed afterward; now, she considered Delta's teasing a real and effective method.

So she leaned down and gently kissed Delta on the forehead.

The Valkyrie paused, glancing expressionlessly at the smiling Delta.

I'm a little hungry.

But I'm full.

Furthermore, it is wrong to deceive innocent and adorable friends.

The medical Valkyrie muttered to herself, but dared not disturb the high and mighty S-Rank Valkyrie's good time. She pretended not to see it and continued with her work.

"Delta, are you feeling better?"

"Much better, but it would be even more effective if you were here~~"

"Lips and such... alright, since you put it that way."

Wendy took a deep breath, leaned down again, and gently pressed her lips to Delta's.

'Delta, so soft.'

Although it's a cliché, Wendy really experienced the legendary electric shock sensation.

Incredible.

I never imagined that our relationship would actually turn out like this.

But when things actually came to this point, Wendy wasn't surprised, nor did she resist; she simply took it for granted that things would continue this way.

"Ugh!!!"

Someone pressed Wendy's head down, their tongue flying fast and flowing like a flower in bloom. The unfamiliar taste made her dizzy and completely unable to resist.

In her dazed state, Wendy caught a glimpse of Delta's smiling eyes and belatedly asked herself:

'How is she so skilled?!'

"Snap!"

Wendy heard the sound of a cell phone taking a picture.

Delta then ended the conversation at the appropriate time.

Wendy looked up, feeling dizzy, and saw that the surrounding area was a temporary medical area separated by white sheets. A blonde, purple-eyed cat named Qi was peeking out from the doorway, holding up her phone with a blank expression.

"Teng!"