The Adorable Fairy Miss Will Protect Xia Ling's Soul, Won't She? / Aili: I'm Really Not Home, Okay?

Theresa recalled Judah's hardness and hesitated.

"Actually, there's no need to disassemble it." ×2

Changguang and Xia Ling spoke at the same time.

"Well, let me explain, since I just studied the Domination Core project."

Changguang thought for a moment and said, "The way the Herrscher of Domination is actually quite different from what we guessed before. Their domination is directly applied to power."

"This is also related to the plan to cross the Finality that we will talk about later. Simply put, all the Herrscher Authority can actually be seen as a shadow of the Finality."

"And our ultimate Artificial Finality project actually uses a similar principle..."

The meeting quickly came to a close amidst heated discussions. Just like in the original work, Anti-Entropy wanted to use a method of Artificial Finality, which is a second-generation plan derived from the first-generation Moonlight Throne Project.

This generation's plan, however, opted to have humans replace the role originally belonging to the Moon Throne, not relying on machines, but rather taking control of all powers themselves.

However, this plan has little to do with Xia Ling. After all, in the whole plan, all she needs to do is use the Origin Power to provide appropriate guidance when Kiana completes the leap. Remotely controlling the Origin Power to do this is not difficult for her.

Moreover, while Kiana completes her leap, she also needs to go to the "Cocoon"... but that's a story for another time.

As for now... I need to go to the Salt Lake Base and the Schicksal Headquarters first to get all the remaining Divine Key.

With the Planet Catalog no longer an obstacle, traveling to the Salt Lake Base was not difficult for Xia Ling. Soon, she met Ain, who had collected the Divine Key.

"Aside from the irretrievable Key of Domination, the Skyfire in Kevin's possession, and the Void Archive whose whereabouts are unknown, you've already obtained the rest of the Divine Key, right?"

After handing the Star of Eden to Xia Ling, Ain looked at Xia Ling, who seemed to have received a beloved toy, and suddenly asked a question.

"Yes, that's right. What's wrong?"

Xia Ling tilted her head.

"Then... what about the [Key of Blankness]?"

Suddenly, Ain asked a question that made Xia Ling's heart skip a beat.

"That thing... it's not really useful to me, it's probably still being researched at Schicksal Headquarters..."

Xia Ling guiltily looked away, pretending not to care.

"Sigh... aren't you underestimating a scientist's research intuition?"

Seeing Xia Ling's appearance, Ain knew that her guess had probably come true.

"..."

"Xia Ling, don't do anything foolish, okay? Even the Key of Blankness can't give you the strength to rival the Finality."

"Don't worry, Ain, I won't do anything reckless."

Xia Ling paused for a moment, then stared into Ain's eyes and said with conviction.

"Not doing anything reckless doesn't mean you won't come with a plan, right?"

It can only be said that Ain really understands Xia Ling. After all, she started working with Xia Ling shortly after entering St. Freya, so they were old acquaintances.

"... Never mind, even Theresa couldn't persuade you, so I don't seem to have the ability either."

After a moment of silent eye contact, Ain sighed and gave up on asking any further questions.

"So... Xia Ling, I have one last question for you, no, I should say, I have one last question for you to confirm."

Seeing Xia Ling's puzzled expression, Ain slowly uttered a question that could be traced back to long ago.

"After the Schicksal War ended, did you... really die once?"

"Eh? Why are you asking this?"

Xia Ling didn't expect Ain to ask such a question at this time.

She only told Kiana about her death, and Himeko also knew some of the details.

As for Theresa and the others, although there were many speculations, she never directly admitted to having the ability to resurrect, at least not to the two Doctor.

"At that time, our research on the Stigmata Space was not that in-depth, and the only research sample was Yae Sakura, so... we cannot be sure whether the disappearance of the mark Yae Sakura left on you at that time necessarily meant your death."

"But now... Kaslana's Stigmata Space, Saniyat's Stigmata Properties, and the samples and data we have are far more than before."

"This also confirms to me that the reaction Yae Sakura had back then basically means that you... truly died once."

"... Can you say that?"

Faced with Ain's ample evidence, Xia Ling naturally had no need to continue covering it up. In fact, she had never intended to hide this matter from everyone, but she had kept it hidden at the time for fear that Theresa would lose control of her emotions.

But now that Ain is already "seeking confirmation of the conclusion," she naturally has no need to hide it.

"I understand... but even so, I hope you can think it through. Our path doesn't necessarily have to be paved with sacrifice. As for your plan, both Tesla and I have always reserved our opinions."

After receiving Xia Ling's affirmative answer, Ain visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the answer itself was somewhat similar to a generally accepted secret, before Xia Ling confirmed it herself, their hearts felt like they had a huge stone hanging over them, unable to settle down for a long time.

But now that Xia Ling has confirmed that she can be resurrected... then at the very least, she should prepare a backup plan in case the plan fails.

"These two Doctor... are indeed very good people."

Watching Ain's departing figure, Little E's voice suddenly rang out from behind Xia Ling.

At this moment, she had already imitated Elysia's usual manner, gently resting her head on Xia Ling's shoulder, her warm breath patting Xia Ling's cheek.

"Then... Xia Ling, could you explain to me what that Doctor was talking about regarding sacrifice?"

Chapter Twenty-One: The Adorable Miss Fairy Will Protect Xia Ling's Soul?

"Hmm..."

The breath that Little E exhaled gently patted Xia Ling's cheek. It was clearly very warm and humid, but... Xia Ling's heart was ice-cold at this moment.

She was so nervous because Ain had suddenly exposed her that she had completely forgotten that Little E was still on her!

However, Xia Ling cannot be entirely blamed for this. After all, Little E did not have a physical body when it was digitized. When it possessed her, she would not feel anything unless Little E took the initiative to do something.

This also made her completely overlook Little E's existence. You should know that Little E is unaware of Xia Ling's true plan!

"Uh... cough cough, well, according to my plan, I might... actually die once."

Almost subconsciously, Xia Ling wanted to make up another excuse to get away with it, since this had become Xia Ling usual practice.

But... she stopped abruptly before she could finish speaking.

Because she remembered something. Based on past experience, although this could solve the immediate crisis, if it went on for too long... she would eventually be locked up in the underground room.

Moreover, it's one thing to deal with Theresa and Elysia before, Theresa could only use Judah to do a few different things, while Elysia, although nominally being punished, was actually treated with care, and it wouldn't matter if she was really locked in the basement.

But this is Little E. In the original work, Little E was extremely obsessed with survival. Although she no longer regards survival as her only goal, Xia Ling is definitely an important part of her meaning of existence.

If Little E were to turn evil because of this... Thinking about Little E's almost omnipotent "powers" in the data space, Xia Ling subconsciously shuddered.

This isn't the kind of basement Theresa usually lives in. In Little E's basement, she's really going to dehydrate, and in the data space, even Elysia probably can't save her.

Thinking of this, Xia Ling decided to tell the truth, at least so as not to be punished even more severely. Considering her importance in Little E's heart, she should still be able to put up a fight.

So she gave a brief overview of her plan, though half of it was spent repeatedly emphasizing that she could be resurrected and that Suzuki's death meant nothing to her.

The other half of the text is dedicated to explaining the importance of this plan.

"But... after saying all this, Xia Ling is still in danger, isn't she?"

Little E did not interrupt Xia Ling's explanation, but quietly asked after listening to her.

"... That's right."

"But I don't want Xia Ling to die, not even temporarily."

Little E hugged Xia Ling tightly without hesitation, as if she were about to run away at any moment.

"Little E... be good, let me be willful one last time, okay?"

"Then... if I use one of the conditions Xia Ling promised me last time, can I get Xia Ling to give up this plan?"

Xia Ling felt her heart tremble suddenly, but... she quickly hardened her heart.

Judging from the current situation, although Ai has appeared, she has not made any move to break the fourth wall. In other words, there is no such thing as the power of a million captains in this world. Defeating Kevin still depends on them themselves.

Compared to the original work, it is now even missing the combat power of a single Origin. Although she is there to supplement it, she is not so arrogant as to think that she can close the gap of a complete Origin plus the Finality Authority.

Therefore, helping Kiana seize more Finality Authority is no longer just icing on the cake, but a necessary path to victory.

So... no matter how moved she was, she couldn't grant Little E's request. After all, at this moment, one side of the scale was Little E, while the other side might include everyone, including Little E.

"I'm sorry, Little E, it really won't work this time. After the Finality ends, whatever compensation you want, whatever unreasonable request you make, I will agree to it..."

"... Xia Ling is such a big idiot!"

Little E was silent for a moment, then bit Xia Ling hard, before ramming her head into her body and falling silent again.

"Little E?"

Xia Ling tried calling out a few times, but for the first time, Little E Xia Ling did not respond to her calls.

"It seems she really is angry... I never thought that someone who always mocks Fu Hua would end up becoming Fu Hua herself."

Xia Ling sighed with a wry smile, and could only return to St. Freya to prepare for the transfer of the Divine Key's power.

She could feel that although the Little E had entered her body, it did not stay inside her for long, but disappeared directly.

However, this is for the best. Now that the Stigmata Project will no longer capture Herrscher, Xia Ling doesn't need to worry about Little E's safety. After all, she will soon be facing Kevin directly.

If Little E insists on staying inside my body, it might actually be dangerous.

However... if she weren't here, Little E would most likely go to Elysia.

But, let alone Little E, even he himself had lost contact with Elysia when the Stigmata Project began.

Moreover, not only Elysia, but even the Elysian Realm module of the system has entered a no-signal state.

According to Xia Ling's speculation, the Elysian Realm, as an important protected object of the World Serpent, should have strict protective measures even under the Stigmata Project.

Perhaps, at this moment, Elysian Realm is isolated in some special place, which is why it cannot be contacted.

This reasonably explains why the system could neither contact Elysia nor find Elysian Realm.

But... how will Little E find Elysia under these circumstances?

Xia Ling couldn't think of any solution. However, without spatial powers, Little E's destinations were limited. In short, Little E should be safe within Earth.

So...

Where is Little E now?

The answer is... the Origin Land.

That's right. Actually, Little E already knew about Xia Ling's plan, or rather, a certain cute Pink Fairy Lady had already done the Little E for Xia Ling.

Even so, Little E still wanted to try to persuade Xia Ling to give up such a dangerous plan. As a result, not only did Xia Ling not give up the plan, but Little E herself was so angry that she cried.

"Okay, don't be angry. I told you before, Xia Ling will not give up her plan."

The pink-clad girl was embracing the Faded Miss Fairy looked exactly like her, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"However... although Xia Ling can't agree to that, I can promise you something, okay?"

"This time, Xia Ling will not truly die. As long as her soul remains intact, reshaping her body is not difficult for the Origin Power."

"After all... this time, the lovely Miss Fairy was already prepared, wasn't she?"

Chapter Twenty-Two: Elysia: I'm really not home?

In fact, Elysia had already privately informed Little E from the very beginning.