Chapter 285

"A suspicious person?" Kiana crossed her arms and pondered the question carefully.

I thought about it carefully for a while.

"It seems... it seems like there isn't anyone." Kiana really couldn't think of anyone suspicious around her lately.

"It started with a physical exam," Kiana said, thinking carefully. "Then, because of what happened, the teacher asked us to be on standby at any time, even though being on standby meant we could be deployed at any moment."

"But we spend most of our time on campus."

"Like..."

Kiana thought for a moment and said, "It's not just a possibility, there really isn't anyone suspicious."

"Ah, I see." MEI nodded.

"Is there a problem?" Kiana asked, looking at MEI.

"There's nothing seriously wrong," MEI said. "Just checking."

"I was just wondering if they could make a doll like yours."

"So that means they've already stored your data."

"Hmm..." MEI said, stroking his chin, "If it weren't for the fact that I've been deliberately getting close to you lately to collect data."

The fact that they can achieve almost perfect replicas can only mean that either they have been seriously collecting data on Kiana recently, or they already have data about Kiana.

And it might be very detailed.

If the data was collected recently, then someone must have been there.

Schools are relatively simple places for people, and Kiana hasn't left since arriving in Changkong City.

Therefore, it can only be a school.

If it's a school, it's easy to find; if it's not a school, it's a bit more troublesome.

"Um..." Kiana asked softly, seeing the Doctor deep in thought, "Doctor, have you found out who did it?"

"No," MEI said, coming back to her senses. "Not that fast."

"However, I suspect you might be quite busy lately."

"Honkai! A possible city-wide Honkai."

"You'd better be careful."

"This is artificial Honkai," MEI said. "It's happening anytime, anywhere, orchestrated by that mastermind."

"They could all instruct people to sabotage you!"

Chapter 304 Artificial Herrscher Duck

Changkong City is racing against time.

Changkong City, which has activated its emergency plan, has begun to evacuate its residents in an orderly manner.

MEI has also released its own search tool.

Dozens of small, handheld detection devices.

Although it looks ugly, it feels like something pieced together from various second-hand materials that could explode at any moment.

But...

It works!

And then he was temporarily out of the picture.

Li Pu, scrolling through his phone and sipping tea in the lab, seemed quite content, as if he were completely detached from everything else, having found some rare time to relax and while away the hours.

"Hmm... they're using this trick again."

Li Pu looked at his phone and sneered, "These Anglo-Saxon idiots are still playing these tricks at a time like this."

What to play?

Of course, it's the same old stuff: no engine oil, no pearl, centralized power, autocracy, and lack of transparency.

Basically, there were all sorts of criticisms of the government's evacuation of Changkong City.

And the most interesting thing is...

None of the news footage shot by those Anglo-Saxon media outlets was in Changkong City. These people had actually received the news long ago and fled with remarkable speed and efficiency.

No one wanted to stay here to film real news footage.

"Well..." Li Pu put down his teacup and muttered to himself, "But this is also a very difficult situation for the government."

The Chinese government is certainly retaliating, and the force of its retaliation is considerable.

However, there is one particularly difficult aspect for the Chinese government.

The current Honkai is an event that has not been made public, which is a common practice in various countries. Unless China decides to be different and publicly disclose the Honkai event.

Otherwise, it would really be a bit like suffering a loss in silence.

As for the reasons why each country does not disclose them.

Li Pu didn't know that.

I don't want to ask.

Because we don't have any special relationship.

Of course, right now...

"Is St. Freya Academy also starting to evacuate?" Li Pu asked, putting his phone in his pocket. "Master Otto."

"Master?" Otto said with a slightly embarrassed yet gentle smile, "I have to say, it's a little strange to hear you call me Master."

"Then what should I call you?" Li Pu shrugged and asked, "The Dean of Students? Or Mr. Otto?"

"Actually, I'd prefer you to call me..." Otto looked very expectant.

"No way," Li Pu refused before Otto could finish speaking.

This...

Are we waiting for him to finish speaking?!

If Otto were to use Kallen's character, then saying this might be barely acceptable...

No! I can't accept that either!

Li Pu isn't gay!!!

"Master Otto".

Li Pu quickly changed the subject, saying, "Shouldn't we be busy right now?"

"You come here at this time of year."

"Don't tell me you're perfectly fine."

Otto is relatively easier compared to managing the entire Changkong City. He'll only be managing the academy. His workload will be lighter than at the school after the decision to evacuate.

"I was just thinking about some things," Otto said. "I couldn't quite figure them out, so I came to you."

"Huh?" Li Pu scratched his head and said, "Something that even you, Master Otto, can't understand."

How can I possibly understand this?

"No~" Otto said with apparent certainty, "Perhaps we should discuss it, discuss it."

"Maybe it will make sense."

"Ah... this?" Li Pu felt like he couldn't refuse.

It seems that the power of a team is indeed greater than that of an individual.

Otto asked him to come and discuss the problem.

It seems there really isn't a problem.

Um...

As long as it's not the kind of in-depth yet superficial discussion, it's fine.

It's not about subtly explaining things in a simple way...

"Uh..." Li Pu shook his head and rubbed his arms.

I feel goosebumps all over my body.

"What question do you want to discuss?" Li Pu adjusted his mindset and said, "Something I feel I can discuss with you."

"Honkai".

Otto readily pulled up a chair, sat down, and said, "Artificial Honkai."

This Honkai was man- Honkai.

This is basically beyond doubt.

Why did Otto bring up this already established issue again?

"Since it's artificial," Otto said, crossing his legs and placing his hands on his lap, "There are some issues that need no further explanation. The question is, who is behind this artificial Honkai?"

"What is the purpose of this artificial Honkai?"

Otto's question stumped Li Pu slightly.

Artificial Honkai means someone is behind it all.

There are many purposes for artificial Honkai, such as research or terrorist attacks.

However, the latter is less likely than the former, because terrorist attacks need to take into account the cost.

This time, the artificial Honkai used Honkai Crystal. While these crystals are very stable and safe once created, manufacturing one is extremely expensive.

Use this to carry out a terrorist attack...

Most terrorist organizations can't afford this kind of money.

They also don't want to spend the money.

Why not just use what's available to make bombs?

"If you're talking about the purpose..." Li Pu said, stroking his chin as he pondered the question, "That's really hard to say."

"Causing artificial Honkai..."

"But if we're talking about organizations," Li Pu thought for a moment and said, "If they can obtain a large amount of Honkai Crystal at the same time, and are also an organization related to Honkai."

"There are only a handful, you can easily count them, right?"

In summary, it's about the World Serpent, Schicksal, and Anti-Entropy.

Now we can eliminate Schicksal; what remains are Anti-Entropy and the World Serpent.

"Hmm..." Li Pu seemed to realize that he had noticed something.

Based on the game's historical context, it seems to be either World Serpent or Anti-Entropy, both of which have a history of such activities. They created an artificial Honkai.

However, this artificial Honkai doesn't happen in Changkong City.

"You seem to have already reached a conclusion," Otto said, seeing Li Pu's expression. "Yes, that's what I think too."

"Anti-Entropy and the World Serpent?"

Li Pu said somewhat uncertainly, "Although these two organizations do have this capability."

"But there's no reason for that, is there?"

Changkong City was indeed Honkai by the Honkai, but the Honkai destroyed Changkong City did not seem to Honkai man-made, right?

"That's hard to say," Otto said. "After all, the person currently in power at the Anti-Merchant is an incomprehensible madman."

"Cocolia!"

"That woman," Otto sighed, "Is capable of doing anything for her own purposes."