Disrespectful! This Is Utter Blasphemy! / A Perk from Her Highness the Princess

Kevin took a sip of the blood-red wine, and the smile on his face gradually turned cold.

"You never intended for him to come back alive!"

Lufus's pupils contracted sharply as he stared at the devilish boy before him, a chill running through him.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm very fair. If you're exchanging your life for someone else's, it's still your life. It's just that this time I'll make him die by Sephiroth's blade."

"Just imagine, the Shinra President is willing to risk his life to personally destroy this source of trouble and correct his own mistakes in order to discover the true face of the Creator Jenova! How noble!"

"To die for the Japanese people—isn't that the lofty ideal he always talked about? I admire those who help others achieve their goals."

Kevin chuckled, tapped his glass, and squinted at Lufus.

"Tens of thousands of indigenous people died from Crystallization Sickness, children in Seven Star Village were used as test subjects, and Japanese civilians suffered during the Gastrea Invasion..."

"Since they see these sacrifices as necessary, what difference would one more make?"

"It just so happens that this time it's this CEO's turn..."

Lufus lowered his head, somewhat reluctant.

"Does he have to die?"

The boy put down his glass and smiled meaningfully.

"First, if he doesn't die, can you really sit still?"

"Secondly, Shinra Special Forces have practically become the personal guard of their creator, Jenova, and have infiltrated every aspect of the Schrodinger Company. Without a suitable reason, how could anyone possibly take them down?"

"A Shinra President who could betray you at any moment, dismantling the legitimacy of Shinra Special Forces, and also handing Sephiroth a scapegoat—it's a very worthwhile deal."

"Of course, if you wish to fulfill this sacred mission for him, I am willing to help him achieve this beautiful story of filial piety."

The answer is obvious, is there still a need to choose? Lufus's expression was cold as he secretly contacted Zack, the spy he had embedded within the Shinra Special Forces, and proceeded according to plan.

As he said, it's time for these Old Man to contribute their remaining energy so that more people can't survive, all in order to live a better life.

Kevin picked up his glass and drank the red wine in one gulp, quite satisfied with his filial son Lufus's decision.

He was willing to give this young master a chance because at least he knew what he could and couldn't do, and hadn't lost his basic humanity.

"Oh, and remember to coordinate with Zack to pin every last bit of blame on Sephiroth and Jenova, don't waste the blood shed by these heroes..."

"When your father died for the Japanese people, shed a few more tears, show more grief, so it will be easier for you to take over the Schrodinger Company..."

"Furthermore, you obtained Professor Gast's notes and were able to bring Zack, a Shinra Special Forces, under your command without fear of him being corrupted and harmed by Jenova Cells. Therefore, you should possess a drug that inhibits the proliferation of Genoa cells..."

"Stop hiding it, ramp up production! From beginning to end, our only enemies have been our Creator Jenova and those stubborn human traitors."

"If handled properly, we might be able to win over most of the Shinra Special Forces who have been injected with Jenova Cells."

Every time the boy in the darkness uttered a word, Lufus's heart trembled violently. When his greatest reliance was revealed, the handsome young man was finally worn down by the reprimand, losing all his arrogance.

"You're a devil!"

"Just to correct you, I'm an angel..."

Their eyes met. Lufus looked gloomy and wary, while Kevin pointed to the three pure white wings behind him with a bright smile.

"Well then, a final blessing from the angels, goodnight... Of course, I imagine many of you will be having trouble sleeping tonight."

Kevin stretched, picked up the large suitcase that Lufus had respectfully handed him, and leisurely walked out of the Shinra Building.

The boy strolled along the deserted streets, mentally going over every step of his plan.

First, they incited the Avalanche Organization to rescue Raiden Ryoma, using this as bait to attract the attention of the Schrodinger Company, causing the Imperial Army and Shinra Special Forces to be redeployed, thus creating a gap in the enemy's internal defenses.

Secondly, they took advantage of the situation and used Sno, a minor pawn, to sway the somewhat wavering Thunder.

Third, through Jill Hera, he joined forces with the mole Zack and Shinra's eldest son Lufus, successfully colluding with them to undermine the stability of Schrodinger Company's administrative rule from within.

Fourth, sell out the previous Shinra President, hand over a huge scapegoat to Jenova's die-hard loyalists, Sephiroth, and others who will remain inactive, and incidentally support Lufus to take over.

Fifth, as payment, he received the gift that had persuaded Thunder.

Kevin glanced at the heavy suitcase, a slight smile playing on his lips.

In short, the first move is to bring the Imperial Army back under the command of the Thunder, and to provide insurance for the new Shinra President Lufus.

The second card Shinra Special Forces. With their strategy of uniting the majority and striking down a small minority, they are expected to crumble tomorrow due to Sephiroth's defection.

The third card is that Schrodinger Company's original administrative structure also collapsed completely due to Lufus's betrayal.

Human hearts are fickle, dear Creator Jenova.

Now, I have all the good cards in your hand. What are you planning to use to beat me?

As Kevin, munching on candy, walked into the alley, he saw a figure sitting on a streetlamp, cracking sunflower seeds and swaying slightly, and he stopped in his tracks.

P. S.: The layout is finally finished. Is it clear now?

There are currently 16 chapters owed.

Just to clarify: the most troublesome part of this volume isn't the battle of wits, but rather figuring out who the real enemy is in the fickle minds of these people.

Additionally, let's discuss the division of strength.

The entire Schrodinger Company only has one King-class being, Jenova, who is on par with Kevin. Even Thunder, a saint who is half a monarch, only dared to confront Kevin in his two-winged form when the Saint Fath ganged up on him. The rest are all lords who can be completely crushed by the protagonist.

I was thinking, Schrodinger Company isn't that powerful; it just has 127 million people under its control, so there's no way to manage it.

Chapter 526, Section 554: Disrespect! This is utter disrespect!

"It's been a long time, Your Princess..."

Amidst the familiar yet unfamiliar call, Hatsune Miku rolled over and landed, landing directly in Kevin's arms, her eyes sparkling, nuzzling and cuddling affectionately like a puppy.

"It seems your memories have mostly returned, Mater-chan..."

"Tell me honestly, have you missed me? The world's cutest Princess!"

Kevin's fingers, which were pressing down on Hatsune Miku's head, were bulging with veins, and his smile had an indescribable sinister quality.

"I've been talking about you all day long, what should I call you now?"

"Boss? Speaker?"

"Or, perhaps your true name: Alaya- Alaya, the embodiment of human consciousness, the guardian of civilization!"

Hatsune Miku slapped away Kevin's claws, which could crush Soul Steel, and stood with her hands on her hips, yelling in pain and acting arrogantly.

Is this how you treat God?

"Disrespectful! This is utter disrespect!"

Kevin didn't care, and disgustedly tore at the cheek of the green-haired, scheming Diva in front of him.

"It must have been comfortable watching the show from the back, right? Did you have fun?"

"As for gods? Haven't I already killed one?"

Hatsune Miku, whose pointed face has become round, resists Kevin's teasing while mumbling a frustrated question.

"Tell me, when did you guess?"

Kevin rolled his eyes. "Recently! After learning that you, codenamed [The Herrscher], are the second chairman of the SCP Foundation."

The boy's memories had become increasingly connected. Based on various previous clues and Kevin's understanding of the world from the previous generation, he gradually deduced Hatsune Miku's true identity.

The Ōshima Laboratory actively breaks free from the shackles of intelligent technology; on the Tokyo stage, they tune instruments together with the Void Songstress; as the world Honkai, they rebuild the SCP Foundation; and a remarkably similar Seven Gates Trial game...

This is an achievement that could absolutely not be accomplished by artificial intelligence alone. Moreover, Kevin's experience of having his truths mistaken for lies on several occasions has given him further inspiration.

This prompted the meticulous individual to seriously consider Hatsune Miku's past statements.

"We are the voice of the beginning of the world, singing of antiquity, tracing history..."

"We are the guiding voice of civilization, praising the present and chanting the future..."

If everything she said is true, then her identity is self-evident.

"Not bad at all, no wonder Her Princess has taken a liking to him..."

Hatsune Miku proudly tilted her chin up and began to explain how they met.

On the planet, Earth Mother Goddess Gaia representing the Will of Nature, and Human God - Alaya representing the collective consciousness of higher beings, are indispensable beings.

However, due to the influence of the main body of civilization and the process of development, Alaya is only a vague concept and can play different roles in various myths.

The concept of "a thousand people, a thousand faces" refers to the fact that, as a product of collective consciousness, it is one, ten thousand, infinite, and also a possibility for the future of Human Civilization.

Alaya can hardly interfere with its own civilizational progress; it can only seek a spokesperson through "revelation" to resonate with the threads of human history.

Therefore, some of these favored children became invincible military geniuses, some became saints who could split the Red Sea with a single blow, and some became scientific superhumans who brought about electrical civilization...

In short, they share a common name— the Child of Destiny, and in a sense, they can be considered the protagonists of a story.

Originally, Alaya is unlikely to be materialized and appear before humans.

However, with the Honkai of world rules and the intrusion of various Calamity Virus, simply cultivating a spokesperson for a single story has become insufficient to resolve the escalating mass catastrophe.

Therefore, the one who unites the saviors from all the causes of world destruction comes into being, and that is him, the [World Serpent] Kevin Kaslana, who slumbers in the Quantum Sea and has witnessed the beginning and end of countless natural disasters!

Meanwhile, within the Ōshima Laboratory, Super AI, born from the collective wisdom of hundreds of people, has formed a localized collective consciousness phenomenon and created the perfect vessel: the Diva Princess — Hatsune Miku!

Those who write stories always yearn to join in the adventures; this is the nature of intelligent beings, and Alaya is no exception.

Therefore, the conceptualized deities worshipped by ancient humans have become equally popular idols thanks to the technology of the new era, lurking among the saviors and watching the drama unfold with great interest.

"So, I should thank you, right?"

Kevin tightened his grip on the Princess's cheeks, letting out a cold, forced smile.

"No salary, no attendance bonus, no benefits, and you're constantly forcing me to clean up your messes. And I should thank you, right?"

Hatsune Miku was furious when she heard this familiar argument.

"You heartless bunch, have you been reading too many formulaic system novels?!"

"Guidance! Do you know what guidance means? I will only give you appropriate options, not make choices for humanity as a whole!"

"Besides, putting everything out in the open is just too cheap!"

"When have you ever completed a mission without improving your skills? You must have had double-digit numbers of lovers by now!"

"Some things are better left unsaid, you know? You bunch of fake fans!"

Kevin awkwardly touched his nose, pondered carefully, and suddenly realized that everything was just as the Princess had said: the greater the risk, the greater the hidden rewards he would receive.

Fate, being so elusive and intangible, should not be subject to concrete quantitative management; this is simply the normal course of human life.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die. As long as the community does not stray from the right path, these are normal losses for God.

Human beings' sense of community has never been about being a babysitter who does everything for others.

Offering guidance to her favored protégé is already a sign of considerable favoritism; the hardships he may encounter or the ultimate outcome are irrelevant.

The answer never depends on the person who sets the question, but on the person who takes it.

However, those who are favored often take it for granted, and how many of these saviors can truly see their own good fortune and their uniqueness?

"So, you're not planning to get involved in the Schrodinger Company matter?"

"Why is it always hell difficulty at the start? Can't we have a decent gaming experience?"

Kevin felt a little depressed, thinking about Jenova, the somewhat troublesome creator, and the choice between the 127 million people of Four Islands of Japan.

"If it were easy to solve, what would I need you for! Are you just going to hide in those girls' arms and live off them all day?"

"You want me to make the move?! I am the collective consciousness of humanity, but I cannot interfere with human choices, understand?! Aren't you stupid?!"

Hatsune Miku rolled her eyes and retaliated in kind, tearing at Kevin's cheek.

"So, she's still just a lazy princess who can only stand on the sidelines and shout '6666' in vain?"

Kevin thought to himself that his previous judgment was nothing short of a stroke of genius.

P. S.: I've said it before, Leek Girl's identity is unusual, and many of the things she says are clearly true, but you've never paid attention to them.

Perhaps, the unbelievable truth is the most perfect lie.

Chapter 527, Section 555: Benefits from the Princess