Chapter 215
"Durandal, we want everyone here to take refuge."
"If you're going to close this place, you'll need to find a good reason."
"Just say Honkai or something."
"What if we encounter some kind of idiot executive?"
"We'll be treated like we're crazy."
Let's see first, it can't be such a coincidence, right?
Chapter 245 Here it comes!
"Disappeared?"
Rita was planning to follow this feeling and go looking for it.
But that feeling quickly vanished without a trace, as if it had never happened at all.
'As expected.' Rita had a slight sense of certainty.
It seems like such a coincidence this time; he encountered Li Pu one minute and his target the next. And this mission won't be easy to handle.
It can disappear so quickly.
It seems that finding it will take some effort.
Rita's feeling was right.
She has met her goal.
That core!
"The Valkyrie of this era?" The Demon in the Box was still very cautious.
She had failed again. So naturally she would be much more careful, because her failure to corrupt Kallen had taught her that a powerful body also possessed a powerful soul.
It is not an easy thing to corrupt a person with a powerful soul.
For example, Kallen.
No matter how hard she tried, she never succeeded in eroding it.
If she hadn't discovered the darkness within the Yae Shrine Miko's heart and reached an agreement with that Miko, she might have been sealed away before she could even corrupt that Miko.
Having learned these lessons, she will naturally be more careful.
No rush.
Take it slow.
There is always a dark side to everyone's heart, and even these Valkyrie are no exception! As long as she is not captured in her current vulnerable state, she has enough time to slowly understand her goal.
Find the darkness and weaknesses in her heart and erode them.
She's not in a hurry; she has time to take her time.
Time is a precious thing for everyone; it's like water in a sponge—you can always squeeze some out.
Li Pu also felt a clear sense of urgency.
He decided to temporarily stop playing at Disco and instead try out the other rides while waiting in line. Seeing Durandal and Rita Lip also made him realize that his estimations had been somewhat flawed.
Will Otto get involved in this?
Li Pu's prediction was affirmative.
Otto will definitely get involved in this; he won't stand idly by. So what's his biggest reason for getting involved?
Li Pu's own estimate, which he did not mention to Theresa.
It's Kallen!
Li Pu couldn't yet estimate Otto's specific purpose in creating and promoting * Kallen Fantasy *, but it was certain that * Kallen Fantasy * wasn't simply a game based on Otto's wild fantasies, but rather a tool for Otto to realize certain plans.
This "Kallen Fantasy" is just the beginning, and you could even say it's just an introduction.
The real story hasn't even begun yet.
What exactly is Otto trying to do? What is his attitude towards the Demon in the Box and Yae Sakura? What is the ultimate goal of his "Kallen Fantasy"?
These were all mysteries for Li Pu.
But there is no denying that what happened to Theresa indicates that the box has been opened.
Otto couldn't possibly be unaware of this, and he certainly wouldn't stand idly by.
The key question then becomes when he will enter the game.
Li Pu thought Otto would only join the game when they were almost at the end, but he didn't expect Otto to join so quickly! The speed of his entry caught Li Pu off guard.
The temporary plan was to stall the Blade of Unending.
But he still hadn't decided what to do next.
After Disni, Li Pu went to find Himeko, who was in charge of the first group of personnel. Of course, he needed to discuss things with her first.
Li Pu quickly found Himeko of St. Freya.
"I heard you went to Disni today?" Himeko asked first.
"Are you following me?" Li Pu was a little taken aback by Himeko's seemingly unfriendly question. He retorted, "Really? Why would you need to follow me?"
"I wasn't following you," Himeko explained, noticing Li Pu's somewhat displeased expression. "It's not that serious."
"It's just that the operatives said they saw you in Disni."
"Did he tell you that he also saw Durandal?" Li Pu asked in return.
The action team members are, of course Valkyrie, not Valkyrie. Valkyrie are few in number, and they don't do everything. Valkyrie are the strongest fighting force.
However, they are not intelligence personnel, and they will not act without concrete intelligence.
How do we obtain a large amount of intelligence?
That was obviously obtained with the assistance of a large number of ordinary people.
"Blade of Unending?" This time it was Himeko's turn to be surprised. "I haven't heard anyone mention this."
Are you sure?
"So you think I came here to report false information?" Li Pu said unhappily, "It seems that quite a few of our people are... well, you know..."
Spy? Undercover agent?
That doesn't count, they're all from the same organization.
Could this be considered a spy or an undercover agent?
You can't say that, you can't say that.
That's not quite right. Now that I see the situation, it's definitely more serious than I imagined.
"Hmm." Himeko nodded, realizing the problem as well. But it wasn't really appropriate for her to comment on it, since they were all part of the same organization on the surface.
This practice really feels like eating an apple and finding half a worm inside – you can't keep it, and you can't throw it away.
"Do you have any ideas?" Li Pu asked.
"That's the idea," Himeko said. "The old man from this country you found is quite efficient."
"They're really going overboard with the enthusiasm."
Himeko had heard many interesting stories about this country before, including the "Chaoyang Masses" and the "People's War".
The former can be considered a rather interesting anecdote, while the latter is a strategy that once existed and still exists today.
Moreover, the former is an interesting anecdote that was developed based on the latter.
I never noticed it before.
After Himeko arrived, she continued with the same approach as before: contacting the official channels.
While contacting the authorities can be effective, due to differences in national conditions and customs, in different countries, contacting the authorities may mean extremely low efficiency and cumbersome procedures.
Himeko had already prepared herself to face a large number of bureaucrats.
As it turned out, their speed exceeded my expectations.
I had just arrived when they had already completed the initial mobilization; I had just put forward my ideas when they had already completed the construction of the inspection system; and before I even returned to St. Freya, their investigation work was already halfway done.
It feels like you've just walked in the door, and they've already arranged a full range of services for you, from birth to death.
The speed was so fast that Himeko could not even imagine it.
More importantly, Himeko originally thought that such a large-scale operation led by the government would definitely encounter great resistance from the public.
After all, the public cannot be equated with rationality.
If someone spreads rumors, it can easily cause conflict between the public and the authorities, making investigations even more difficult. Moreover, this country faces considerable international pressure.
Many countries are watching you closely, hoping something will happen to them.
At the slightest sign of trouble, those reporters and the 'ambassador' ran faster than the 'HK reporters'.
Even before the investigation had begun, some people internationally had already started to criticize it.
They started wielding big sticks like 'human rights' and 'engine oil' and hurling them down.
However, to Himeko's surprise, the country's top leaders and ordinary people displayed a completely different attitude when faced with a real potential disaster.
The higher-ups withstood international pressure, saying, "If you criticize me, I'll just talk back; if you're willing to come for an interview, I'll let you come."
But the action will not be delayed in the slightest.
While some members of the lower classes joined the foreigners in their clamor, they were no different from clowns! Everyone consciously abided by these sudden rules, and most actively cooperated with the inspections. And the 'Chaoyang masses,' whom Himeko had once considered amusing anecdotes, entered her field of vision for the first time.
This group consists of retired senior citizens, elderly people who stay at home to take care of their children, and many ordinary volunteers.
Together they formed an investigation team to assist the authorities in their investigation work based on the testing methods they proposed.
Faced with such a united nation, its people, and its officials, Himeko truly didn't know how to describe it.
There may still be some bureaucrats, and those discordant noises continue, but Himeko still sees the powerful unity and vitality that this country is bursting forth with.
Perhaps there is a reason why this country and this civilization have been able to continue to this day.
"Sigh. I'm getting old," Li Pu said with a bit of a complaint. "There's nothing I can do. You see, I just let something slip, and they came up to me on their own."
"There was nothing I could do to stop him."
This may sound like a complaint, but Li Pu is actually quite proud.
Although the world is different, he is still a citizen of China.
Can't we be a little proud of this?
"Let's get down to business," Li Pu said. "What are your thoughts on the arrival of the Blade of Unending?"
"Anyway, my plan is to stall them for now. I've already managed to Durandal."
"She will probably gather all the team members together."
"What are we going to do with them all together?" Himeko asked in return.
"I'm afraid they'll ruin things," Li Pu said.
"Then I think you're overthinking it." Himeko shrugged and said, "Mr. Li Pu, you are indeed quite smart, but sometimes you just overthink things."
"I don't think we'll become enemies with the Blade of Unending Squad."
"Otto also needs to consider the issue of unity."
"He can't possibly do something like 'Why is His Majesty rebelling?'"
"But since you've done this, there's nothing wrong with it." Himeko thought for a moment and then affirmed Li Pu's actions, saying, "Since we're going to gather them together, let's gather them together."
"When soldiers come, generals will block them; you should block these troublesome women."
"We can just continue with our operations."
"There's no need to pay attention to them."