Chapter 226

If so, it must be because your cake is not tasty.

If one piece isn't enough, then two; if two pieces aren't enough, then three; if three pieces aren't enough, then feed her until she dies!

Come!

Feed Theresa some cake!

It couldn't be too rough, so Mamiya certainly wouldn't feed her herself. It wasn't that it would be beneath her dignity, but rather that it felt inappropriate; it just felt a bit... unnatural to feed Theresa cake.

Cough cough.

Yes, things are fine as they are now.

Mamiya rested his head on his hands as he watched Theresa eat her cake.

It must be said that sugar, as a catalyst for happiness, is perfectly embodied here.

Theresa's faint blush and blissful expression showed how delicious the cake was. It felt like a divine dish from a legendary herbalist, capable of bringing one to a special state with just one bite.

Enjoy this delicious food; in this crisis-ridden world, a moment of peace is truly precious.

Theresa was unaware of the character Mamiya's backstory.

But now she is enjoying the special benefits that come with the character design of Mamiya.

Fatigue and morale are restored, along with special effects such as 'high fighting spirit'.

No matter what, while Mamiya may not have particularly strong combat abilities, as a logistical support character in reality and a pay-to-win item in the game, there must be a reason for you to spend money on her.

Restoring value is one of Mamiya's greatest values.

Theresa was unaware of it, but she was already enjoying this special perk; the sweetness of the delicious cake brought her a sense of peace from the bottom of her heart.

After peace comes the expectation and protection of beautiful things.

This expectation doesn't necessarily require finding a target immediately.

It can even be very simple and placed in the present.

She wanted to eat more of Mamiya's homemade cakes, and she didn't want them to be missing out on the future. For this delicious treat, she was worth the effort to protect.

Theresa licked her lips.

Not enough, I feel like I want more.

She looked at Mamiya expectantly, even feeling that Mamiya was much cuter than Cecilia.

But now is not the time to eat more cake.

Theresa managed to hold back.

"Really no mission for me?" Theresa asked. "There must be more important conditions for a peaceful resolution, so Theresa won't just eat a cake for nothing."

"What do you need Theresa to do?"

"What are you doing?" Mamiya asked, resting his head on his hands. "Theresa, what do you think is the key to this mission?"

"This..." Theresa seemed to be asked a question.

What is the key question? Theresa certainly thought about this question, but not much, or rather, she didn't come to a very accurate answer.

Li Pu provides a general direction for this answer.

This approach is extremely 'influence-inducing'.

Theresa also considered how to reform the Demon in the Box, but after thinking for a long time, she came to no conclusion.

Because there are many processes and directions involved in the process of persuasion.

Broadly speaking, there are three main directions for influencing people: 'love,' 'family,' and 'friendship.' If you handle these three directions well, you'll naturally be able to influence others.

You might accidentally step on a landmine.

Theresa really didn't know about the past love affairs of this Demon in the Box.

Theresa sat upright.

Now that we've brought this up, it means the main event is about to begin.

"I haven't figured it out," Theresa replied. "Just tell me, Theresa will understand."

"Actually," Mamiya said, "This is a very simple problem. Theresa, don't complicate things."

"You don't need to know the history of the Demon in the Box, and the characterization of the Demon in the Box in the game Kallen Fantasy is also inaccurate."

"What's being said here is not to complicate simple problems."

"It's basically telling you not to think about the past history of the Demon in the Box."

"I know you've been looking at those historical materials lately."

Theresa had indeed been reading those things; after all, this incident could involve the lives of millions, so Theresa dared not be careless. Before coming over, she naturally read through all the available history about the Demon in the Box.

Unfortunately, the available information is very limited.

The information does not mention the past life of the Demon in the Box, nor does it mention the origin of the box.

Most of the information is now provided by MEI.

Now, Mamiya is saying these words.

Theresa was a little confused. She scratched her head and said, "This... is this really okay? Completely disregarding her past history?"

"How should I put it?" Mamiya thought for a moment and said, "Actually, the solution to the Demon in the Box is very simple, so simple that you probably can't imagine it."

"As long as you can make her feel your love, your sincerity will suffice."

Mamiya isn't entirely clear on how the issue of resolving things within the Stigmata Space, as it's described in the lore. After all, some of it comes from the lore itself.

Over time, I reckon things will go wrong.

It's basically about Otto.

Did Otto become the one to comfort the blinded Theresa, or did Theresa, in turn, influence Hi-Fyūmaru?

Mamiya wasn't sure about this.

But at least one thing is certain.

That is, after that strange dream rehearsal, she already had a well-developed plan to trick Hi-Fyūmaru! Of course, the core of this plan is Theresa.

As long as Theresa isn't bewitched, there's no problem.

"Really...?" Theresa lowered her head and thought for a while before saying, "It feels weird."

"Yes," Mamiya said. "To be precise, it is love. Once you come into contact with the Demon in the Box, it will constantly bewitch you and find the point of your hatred."

"Then use these to bewitch you, and finally take over your heart."

"So this Demon in the Box can be described as cunning."

"You must be careful."

"Oh." Theresa nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Of course, this can also be viewed from another perspective," Mamiya added. "This Demon in the Box is also a person of feeling. If the Demon in the Box doesn't understand human emotions or people's hearts..."

"How could she possibly understand people's hearts? How could she bewitch them? She can't even understand what hatred is or why people hate."

"And the fact that she understands these things means that she must also understand what true sincerity is."

"What is love and true affection?"

"Oh, oh," Theresa nodded frantically, "Then what does Theresa need to do?"

"You just need to..." Mamiya got stuck here.

What needs to be done?

If Theresa were to act out the theme based on her own rehearsal in her dream, it would probably be 'Mom loves me'. But could Theresa play the role of a mother well?

I always feel like I'm being pushed into a fire pit.

"Do nothing," Mamiya changed his mind and said, "Eat well, drink well, and have fun."

"Just keep a calm mind, just keep a calm mind."

"Um."

Chapter 258 What is Stigmata?

The rest period was not very long.

Even after talking to Theresa, Li Pu still couldn't rest easy. Firstly, history has a strong inertia and isn't so easily changed.

Secondly, Li Pu was really not comfortable Theresa's simple-minded appearance.

I always felt that Theresa might not understand what I meant.

But now that the die is cast, Li Pu has no choice but to trust Theresa. Perhaps, with some Kaslana blood, she can, like Kallen, remain true to herself even under the influence of Hi-Fyūmaru.

As for the 'dark and cruel' part of her heart that ordinary people cannot see.

Li Pu could only shrug and express his helplessness.

He really didn't know what kind of hatred this Student Support Head, nicknamed 'Theresa Apocalypse,' harbored. Before he transmigrated, he was too busy admiring her; if he had known he would be transmigrated here, he would have learned more about the setting and plot.

But who could have imagined that something as unscientific as time travel would happen to them?

Besides Theresa, Li Pu was also worried about another person.

Mei.

Li Pu had forgotten exactly what role Mei played in this Stigmata Space, but there was no doubt that Mei's soul awakening was Yae Sakura.

Besides, Mei is already Herrscher the Void.

It shouldn't be hard to find the darkness in this girl's heart.

I haven't even spoken to her yet.

This is the current situation.

It's really not the best.

"Ah... never mind." Li Pu shook his head helplessly.

There's nothing in this world that requires you to be fully prepared before you can take action. The current situation is probably pretty good; we haven't even encountered a Kiana or K423 yet.

This guy is also Herrscher pre-order.

Wouldn't things get even more complicated then?

Li Pu had certainly considered it, but there was nothing he could do. It's like the sky wanting to rain or a mother wanting to remarry. If Mei's transformation into Herrscher was irreversible, then there was nothing he could do to stop it.

As long as everything is alright for now, that's fine.

Once inside the darkroom...

"Then what do we need to do?" Theresa seemed a little eager to try.

"Ah...this..." Li Pu scratched his head.

This...

He suddenly discovered an even more troublesome reality: he seemed to have absolutely no idea how to open the Stigmata Space!

Yes!

Stigmata Space.

This is a very important matter.

Hi-Fyūmaru was influenced within the Stigmata Space, and it seems... perhaps... Mei's soul awakening is also related to the Stigmata Space.

So here's the question.

How do I open something so important?

Li Pu...

I really don't know!