Chapter 239

After a while, the projection started again.

In order to try a more distant point in time, Welt chose five hundred years before the Current Civilization era, the time when the Mandate of Schicksal's eastward expedition arrived at the Kipchak Steppe.

The image reappeared on the screen.

Grasslands, smoke of war, and a massive army.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Mobius secretly shook his head.

"It seems that the area they can influence is still relatively limited."

Einstein concluded.

"Thank goodness."

Tesla patted his chest.

Just as they were about to say something, the laboratory door suddenly made a piercing metallic sound.

Although it only lasted for a moment and then went silent, it still attracted everyone's attention.

The next moment.

The door silently turned into dust, scattering into the air.

Behind the door that had been blocked, a person stood quietly.

It's cherry blossom.

She slowly walked in, causing Tesla and the others to immediately stand up and frantically retreat.

"Don't worry, I'm just here to obtain the Thousand Worlds One Step."

Tesla swallowed hard, then mustered the courage to ask, "What do you want the Thousand Worlds One Step for?"

"Ensure the success rate of the plan."

Sakura gave a brief reply, then drew the Seven Thunders of Retribution.

Welt quickly shielded everyone behind him, keeping a close eye on Sakura.

However.

A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed.

Welt didn't even react before collapsing and losing consciousness.

Not only him, but everyone except Mobius met the same fate.

"You were efficient, but you're a little late."

Sakura glanced at Mobius expressionlessly and said coldly, "I don't have the ability to use the back door Vill-V."

"She personally gave you the All Things Dormant before sending you back... Have you checked what she gave you?"

Mobius said with a mocking expression.

Even if something was tampered with, I wouldn't be able to detect it.

"But I don't see any intention of checking?"

"There's no need for that. Miss Vill-V won't let him down."

"You guys certainly have an extraordinary level of trust—let's go. Anna, that little guinea pig, is still in the dark. Explaining the situation to her now will probably take some time before she accepts it."

Sakura frowned upon hearing this. "... You haven't even told her yet?"

"That little lab rat is too naive. I'm afraid she might accidentally give herself away. If that happens, our plan will be in an awkward situation."

Do you think you can convince her now?

Mobius gave a mocking smile, "Even if you were in her position, you wouldn't be as easy to persuade as she is. You underestimate that kid's abilities."

Sakura paused, then fell silent, ceasing her doubts.

The other four people are lying unconscious on the ground for the time being. They are neither injured nor in danger and will wake up after a while.

Mobius crouched down and pulled another Divine Key, the Star of Eden, from Welt's body.

Looking at the deep blue sphere in his hand, Mobius shook his head, said, "Eden's heart isn't here," and handed it to Sakura.

"This guy named Welt is quite reckless; if you hadn't come, it would have been difficult for me to take him down quietly."

Sakura accepted the Star of Eden and carefully put it away.

"Shall we go find Miss Anna now?"

Sakura asked.

"Of course, leave the task of persuading her to me, but I don't think it should be a difficult process."

The two then arrived at another floating island of the Schicksal Headquarters.

This is a weapons testing range.

When Anna saw the two of them, her face was so full of confusion that she almost seemed to be able to speak for herself.

Anna hasn't felt too comfortable here lately, and has even felt somewhat awkward.

Former members of Schicksal, they later joined World Serpent, and now they've come to Schicksal with Mobius, effectively forming an alliance.

In combat, Schicksal will not consider her one of their Valkyrie, so they will not assign her any missions.

Mobius had no intention of sending her out on a mission; he simply had her stay there temporarily to handle some basic security duties.

"We're almost at the most crucial moment, but we have plenty of time to explain everything to you, so please ask whatever you need to know."

"I can say that with ease, "Mobius said.

Anna opened her mouth, but didn't know where to begin her question.

Let's start with what we care about most.

What exactly is Bai Yan trying to do?

"Savior."

Mobius put it succinctly.

Anna perked up at the words, straightened her graceful posture, and asked rhythmically, "What should I do next?"

Upon seeing this, Sakura's eyelids twitched.

Mobius gave her a look.

It's as if to say: I told you she was very obedient, didn't I?

"I have to tell you one thing: when I was dealing with your Herrscher of Reason- related issues, I made some modifications to your body, but I haven't told you about it because of your mindset."

"..."

Not only Anna, but Sakura also felt that Mobius was far too unreliable.

You're only telling me this now?!

However, Mobius continued calmly, "Simply put, your adaptability to the Herrscher Core is far stronger than before. Although you are not the main character in this plan, I have still prepared a few extra backup plans to ensure the success rate."

Anna glanced at Sakura upon hearing this, only to find that the latter did not react at all.

It seems there's no problem then.

Immediately afterwards, Sakura took out the All Things Dormant from her person and handed it to Anna.

Sakura then said, "This Divine Key comes from the Herrscher of Ice from Pre-Civilization, and in terms of its power, it is essentially of the same origin as yours. Next, we will travel to a place full of unknowns, and at the specific moment when the time comes, I will ask you to unleash your full power."

Is that all?

"Right."

"I heard that Durandal has disappeared without a trace. Could she also be involved in this plan?"

Sakura looked at Mobius.

The latter said with a strange expression, "You know it's about being involved, not about being related."

"..."

"Kevin's descendants share his temperament; once they perceive the other party as trustworthy and the things they are doing as right, they will rush forward without hesitation. Durandal, even after breaking free from the shackles of [Savior], is still able to do this, making her practically unique in the world."

Mobius added, "She is the most unique Stigmata Awakener, and also the most suitable person to directly participate in the execution of the Stigmata part. If we only have Feather Rabbit, this part is really short-handed and a real headache."

"Regarding the Stigmata..."

"When there is no hope, the Stigmata Project is a complete contingency plan. But... if there is hope, it can be either a stepping stone or a lie."

At this point, Mobius looked up at the sky.

"Fortunately, it became a lie, and not just a stepping stone. Otherwise, two graves next to each other would be too unsightly."

Anna seemed to understand, but not quite.

The part I can understand is that this is the best-case scenario?

"Alright, we've obtained the Thousand Worlds One Step. Now we can observe and wait for the right opportunity..."

Mobius patted Anna on the back and said.

Stigmata Space.

Durandal is in a special state.

She couldn't see any road and was moving forward solely by instinct.

That mysterious Stigmata Space was with her, also invisible, but she could feel it, and that the Stigmata Space was able to move forward because of her.

Durandal never hesitates when it comes to moving forward.

At this very moment, she remains the same; even with countless doubts still lingering, she will not stop moving forward.

Sudden.

Her expression changed, as if she had sensed something discordant.

He stopped abruptly and slammed his lance into the ground.

Boom!

Within the Stigmata Space, a figure staggered and appeared.

"Eh?!"

After finally regaining her balance, Vill-V looked up and noticed Durandal's dangerous, scrutinizing gaze, and gave an awkward smile.

"Aha... Well, this is actually part of Mei's plan, please be sure to--"

"How did you get in here, and how did you find me so precisely?"

Vill-V thought to herself, "This child seems quite naive, but he's actually not stupid at all."

"Here's what happened,"

"I was actually mainly responsible for creating this special Stigmata Space," Vill-V said. "So I'm quite familiar with it."

Durandal nodded.

Compared to the technology of the Pre-Civilization, not only she, but even Otto could only look up to it in awe.

But at that moment, Misterin suddenly appeared.

Durandal knew that she had always been within this Stigmata Space.

Upon seeing her, the latter asked, "Do you know what she's here for?"

Not being trusted on this point, Vill-V wisely chose to keep quiet.

Upon hearing this, Misterin extended a slender finger, tapped her chin in thought for a moment, and tentatively said, "Perhaps, how about hitching a ride?"

Durandal then looked at Vill-V.

Vill-V: "..."

Chapter 284 One person, one punch; don't try to take it.

The dormant cocoon is slowly entering the awakening stage.

The indescribable battle continues.