Chapter 186

Li Pu had a fairly clear understanding of the true nature of Kaslana's will. This was because he had drawn MEI, which increased MEI's understanding value, and the system's upgrades had integrated a portion of MEI's memories. The most important part of these memories was the memory of the Fusion Warrior.

As a very calm, highly logical, and purposeful person.

In its initial conception, MEI didn't have so many sophisticated elements. Nor did it hold much significance. Kaslana, the infant Kevin was carrying, was, of course, the perfect Fusion Warrior. Her mission was to Honkai and end the Honkai. She was a standard tool.

But even a tool is still a person. People have the ability to think and understand. What if they become cowardly, unwilling to continue, and want to rebel against their fate as a tool? Moreover, Honkai has the ability to erode the mind. If the mind erodes and takes over the body, wouldn't the perfect Fusion Warrior become the perfect Herrscher reserve?

MEI realized this a long time ago.

MEI locked the fundamental code of action against Honkai into Kaslana's DNA, while also implanting methods of psychological warfare.

Despite the passage of generations and the constant hybridization and mutations, the mission and capabilities that were written into the DNA have not changed much.

However, the Kaslana family certainly didn't know the original reason; later generations added more meaning to it.

But that's a good thing, as long as they themselves don't reject it.

Now, although Kallen's words were full of passion and enthusiasm.

But it really didn't evoke much empathy from Li Pu, who knew the truth.

"Hmm?" Kallen looked at Li Pu was drinking tea with a blank expression, and said with a puzzled look, "Why aren't you reacting at all? Did I say all that for nothing?"

"No, I clearly saw Kaslana's will in you too."

"Of course not." Li Pu put down his teacup and said, "Because my will and beliefs cannot be considered the beliefs of the Kaslana family."

"My will and beliefs are instilled in me by the army I once served in."

"It shares some similarities with, but also differs from, the beliefs of the Kaslana family."

Indeed, there are similarities and differences. For Li Pu, his understanding of Kallen's beliefs was based on the convictions instilled in him by the military. But conversely, Kallen's beliefs also reawakened the spirit that the military had given him.

Although we know that Kaslana's belief did not have such a profound meaning or significance at the beginning.

However, as time goes by, Kallen's current beliefs are no longer the same as they were at the beginning.

This is no longer an indelible shackle imprinted in our DNA.

For Kallen, this is her belief, the most important thing her family passed down to her. And it is this same belief that drives her forward, confronting herself and her innermost thoughts.

This allowed her to persevere through the darkness.

"But I believe," Li Pu said. "This belief is correct, a belief that you and I should uphold."

"This belief is the driving force that guides us forward, and it is also the lighthouse that leads us through the darkness."

"Because of similar beliefs and the same persistence, you see things that seem familiar."

"There's nothing wrong with it."

"Oh." Kallen nodded, seemingly understanding little but sounding quite impressed. She didn't seem to say anything concrete, yet still agreed, saying, "Then we..."

"We are comrades," Li Pu said seriously, "Although our beliefs are different in many ways."

"But I believe that in this place, you and I can address each other as comrades."

"Comrade Kallen."

"Huh? Comrade?" Kallen suddenly said, a little flustered, "It sounds like a very important title."

It's definitely not a term that can be used casually. Whether before or after the corruption. This isn't a term that can be used in ordinary relationships.

I don't know if it's appropriate to use it here, but at least it seems to have fooled Kallen.

Li Pu certainly knew what the familiar aura that Kallen had sensed was.

This is a case of being blind to one's own shortcomings; although she noticed it, she didn't think it was her fault.

But this is for the best.

To avoid creating more problems and making subsequent operations difficult.

It looks like I've raised Kallen's favorability a bit more, which might come in handy later.

Hmm, why hasn't the other main character appeared yet?

Did I misjudge something?

The other protagonist Li Pu mentioned is currently sailing across the ocean. These days, traveling long distances is a deadly activity. Sailing is naturally the most dangerous of these deadly activities.

The dangers at sea are no less than those on land, but it is possible to reach the destination unscathed.

How many people have lost their lives at sea?

But that still doesn't stop more people from going into business.

Otto certainly wasn't the type to voluntarily enter the sex industry, but he wasn't forced into it either.

Because of the Eastern Expedition, the East and West are currently in a very tense situation. Although trade has not been completely cut off due to the standoff, there are still many passes and obstacles along the way, and the best option to reach the Far East is by boat.

Not only is it fast, but it also saves a lot of trouble.

The biggest problem here is probably the smuggling boats.

"It still feels very slow," Otto said, standing at the bow of the ship. "It looks like it will take a long time to reach the Far East."

If he could fly, Otto would love to fly to the Far East right now.

But his beloved is there!

"Ah! Kallen!"

Chapter 214 The Simp Arrives

Life in Yae Village seems to have changed, yet it also seems that nothing has changed.

The existence of Honkai Beast did indeed put the village on edge for a while.

But so what?

Does the presence of Honkai Beast around the village mean life is over? Perhaps. But living means endless rent payments, constant farm work, and the relentless struggle for daily survival. What difference does one more Honkai Beast make? Does it mean you can stop paying rent, stop working in the fields, or stop struggling to make ends meet?

You're overthinking it! Unless you're dead.

So, thinking about it, being attacked and killed by Honkai Beast might not be such a bad thing.

Besides, they still have the Miko and Lady Kallen. Haven't they already killed a Honkai Beast? Even if more come, they'll definitely be killed by those ladies.

These ordinary people are nothing special; if they die, they just have to accept their bad luck.

In this era, the lives of ordinary people like them are really not that valuable. They are just like leeks, sprouting one crop after another.

For those in high positions, the lives of these poor souls are worthless.

As long as the land is here, someone will definitely come to cultivate it and pay rent to them. As for the Honkai Beast Honkai Beast, their threat is not as great as that of other humans.

Because if those poor farmers suddenly lose their minds and start causing trouble, they might kill his whole family and seize his land.

And it is not uncommon for those equally powerful and influential people to seize their land and assets through trickery and force.

Those Honkai Beast neither look at your land nor want your money.

To these high-ranking officials, they are utterly harmless. As for killing those lowly commoners who would suffer the same fate, so be it; their lives don't matter anyway.

Even because of the existence of Honkai Beast, they can only survive by clinging tightly to their own sphere of influence.

This pleased the higher-ups even more.

As long as these Honkai Beast cannot grow stronger and form an unstoppable force to Total Annihilation everyone, then sporadic Honkai Beast attacks will be no different from wild beasts coming down from the mountains to attack people.

So even now, the existence of Honkai Beast is like a dark cloud floating in the sky.

But the people on the ground seemed completely unaffected, continuing to live as before. The Honkai Beast had no influence whatsoever.

Of course, it can't be said that there is none at all.

There are always some brave people among humanity who are actively trying to dispel this dark cloud in the sky through their own efforts.

It's a pity they don't know where the root of this dark cloud lies; even if it seems to have dissipated today, it will return tomorrow.

"I heard you killed another Demon Beast today," Li Pu said to Kallen, who was dragging her tired body back to the shrine, after taking a sip of tea.

"A bear," Kallen said wearily. "It seems like there are more and more of these infected wild animals lately."

Kallen was a little tired. Lately, for some reason, she felt that these infected beasts had suddenly appeared more frequently. Not only more frequently, but they were even starting to appear in groups.

Even if Kallen is the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, she is no match for this kind of beast, which is not strictly speaking Honkai Beast.

It's easy to just consider them infected beasts.

But every day I have to travel back and forth between different places.

Kallen gets tired too.

She's human, not a god with limitless energy. And even a god would probably get tired of running around dealing with beasts that aren't even worthy of being called minions.

Kallen is a very determined person to have persevered this long.

"You seem quite relaxed," Kallen said, slightly annoyed. "Didn't Mr. Li ever think about dealing with the Demon Beast?"

You can't blame Kallen for being angry, after all, she's exhausted every day.

There was a person who seemed bored drinking tea every day.

Moreover, this person might be someone who shares the same beliefs as her, which makes it really hard for Kallen to understand why such a person would have the same beliefs.

"You're putting me in a difficult position," Li Pu said, showing no shame whatsoever. "Even if I wanted to subdue these Demon Beasts..."

Do you think I can beat him?

After what happened before, Li Pu was quite aware that his current state was likely to trap him in an endless cycle of defeat. He simply couldn't win!

"So Mr. Li just drinks tea like this every day?" Kallen asked again.

"Of course not." Li Pu took another sip of tea and said, "I'm just waiting for something to happen to determine some things, and thus determine how to completely resolve the issue of the constantly appearing Demon Beast."

"Oh? What is it?" Kallen suddenly became interested.

It can completely eradicate all the problems we are currently facing in one go.

"It's hard to say," Li Pu said. "I reckon it should be soon."

"Oh..." Seeing Li Pu's mysterious attitude, Kallen didn't press him further. Instead, she asked, "Then how can this matter be resolved completely?"

"This?" Li poured himself another cup of tea and said, "Hasn't Kallen ever thought about why these Demon Beast keep appearing?"

"This problem," Kallen said after thinking for a while with her arms crossed.

"I had thought about it before, given how frequently it occurs and how it is gradually increasing."

"There must be a Honkai pollution source nearby."

"Could it be..." Kallen's eyes suddenly lit up as she said, "Mr. Li has already found the source of the pollution?"

"Yes," Li Pu said. "You can think that way, and I've also figured out the patterns and rules of these Demon Beast's behavior. But there are some things missing to prove my conjecture."

"What conjecture?" Kallen immediately pressed.

"I won't go into that," Li Pu said, blowing on the steam rising from the tea. "In short, it will be soon. You'll soon hear fishermen from the sea running to report it."

"A large ship will come here."

The Black Ships invasion? NO, NO, NO. That's not what we're talking about. The Black Ships invasion occurred in 1853 and never actually happened.

Due to the existence of Honkai and certain special factors, the rise and global expansion of the West did not proceed so smoothly.

And the ship that Li Pu was waiting for was naturally another ship.

If Li Pu remembers correctly, a ship will sail to the Far East. And this ship is neither for trade nor for political reasons.

It could even be said that this ship never actually came here in the original history.

But here, that ship will surely come!

And it will definitely come from the sea carrying a sycophant.

This simp...

I guess they're calling out "Kallen Kallen" on the ship right now.

Calculated by time.