The Battlefield Between Heaven and Hell (Second Bonus Chapter)

In the control room, Cissnei, a beautiful young woman with long brown hair, handed the research report to Kevin, who was sitting unceremoniously at the desk, at the prompting of her boyfriend Zack.

"The geomagnetic field is disordered, and the core temperature is rising sharply. According to samples collected from the vents, the sulfur content inside has reached an extremely alarming concentration!"

"In short, it's very unstable. Mount Fuji is at risk of erupting at any time, and according to data model calculations, this volcanic eruption will trigger a chain reaction, activating more than 100 volcanoes throughout Japan! The worst-case scenario is that perhaps one-third of Japan's territory will be affected, becoming a disaster area!"

Kevin seemed thoughtful. He tapped the table and turned to the page in the report concerning the main structure of the Four Islands of Japan. He found that the trend of sliding towards the Mariana Trench was not obvious. The chain reaction of volcanoes and earthquakes was the main factor that could cause the collapse of the Four Islands of Japan.

"Let's prepare to evacuate. There's no point in staying any longer."

Kevin glanced at the data, pressed his temples, and whispered something.

"Please forgive me for refusing! This concerns the fate of the entire nation, and it is our only chance to atone for our sins!"

"In half an hour, the new batch of refrigerant developed by Schrodinger Company will be ready for testing; it might work."

Cissnei's tone was firm. He didn't trust the parachuted commander, but only wanted to make a final attempt for the country through his own efforts. Zack, standing behind his girlfriend, smiled awkwardly but didn't move, clearly supporting their decision.

"I've looked into it. If we address the potential for violent geological activity following a volcanic eruption, the pressure will be reduced..."

"Actually, this phenomenon is simply a saturation leak of Honkai energy, and I happen to have experience dealing with this situation..."

Kevin looked at the two men with admiration for their defiance and explained frankly that those who dared to go against the tide in the face of calamity, knowing their own insignificance, were beings worthy of his respect, regardless of race or nationality.

"Alright, keep an eye on things!"

Seeing that the two still looked doubtful, Kevin slowly stood up, took a step, tore through space, and landed on the surging volcanic lava.

Everyone immediately focused their attention on the main control screen that captured the image. Above the raging sea of flames, Kevin's white hair danced wildly, his clothes fluttered in the wind, and his three pure white wings slowly flapped, exuding a majestic aura.

As the commander gripped the sword, the crimson Skyfire Greatsword was pulled inch by inch from the Spatial Rift.

"Clang!" The intense fire energy and Honkai Factor caused the giant sword to frantically absorb Honkai energy and chime with pleasure, its body enveloped in layers of fiery red light.

"Look, the ground temperature has dropped!"

"The sulfur content is also high!"

"It works!"

Upon seeing this, a group of geological specialists, either trained or hired by Schrodinger Company, cheered and embraced.

Unfortunately, in just thirty minutes, the Skyfire Greatsword, suspended in mid-air, had eaten its fill, and the flowing light emanating from its blade resembled surging magma.

Seeing that the previously effective method had once again led to a dead end, the group was quite frustrated.

The active volcanoes on the Pacific Ring of Fire are indeed incredibly powerful.

Kevin shook his head slightly, but he wasn't surprised. Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he gripped his sword with both hands, took a step forward, and a terrifying aura spread out.

Instantly, the oppressive atmosphere caused everyone in the laboratory to collapse one after another, lying prostrate on the ground, unable to move even a finger. Their minds seemed to have been separated from their bodies.

"Heavenly Fire - An-Utu!"

Kevin's gaze was cold and stern. A huge Spatial Rift in front of him was forcibly opened, and he roared as he swung his Sword of Flames.

In an instant, a fiery pillar of light shot into the sky above the Pacific Ocean, breaking through the atmosphere and burning up dozens of monitoring satellites before heading straight into the vast universe!

The lingering effects of the storm had turned the sea surface into a vast expanse of white, with water vapor rising and spreading for hundreds of kilometers.

The group, lying on the ground, their bodies aching all over, stared at the images coming from the sea, the downed spy satellite, the scattered documents around them, and the man who had casually tossed Sword of Flames above the volcanic lava. Their Adam's apple bobbed violently, and saliva dripped from their mouths.

That's absolutely terrifying! They're inhuman!

No! He was never meant to be a mortal; he was a living god!

"The next stage of charging the Skyfire Greatsword will take at least two to three hours. If you don't mind, does anyone have time to make me a cup of tea?"

The angel who emerged from the Spatial Rift slowly sat down on the sofa, yawning as he gently reminded the stunned people in the control room.

"I'll do it!"

After watching the various indicators of Mount Fuji steadily decline, Cissnei excitedly pumped her fist, volunteered, and hurriedly pulled her boyfriend Zack to prepare a feast for this archangel who had created a miracle.

Then cheers erupted from the laboratory. The liberated researchers, in high spirits, even sang church hymns and made their own tools to hold a small mass.

"Are you alright?"

Jill Hera, who was traveling with them, stepped forward with concern and immediately inquired about Kevin's condition, showing little interest in whether Japan was doomed.

"Don't worry, it's nothing."

Kevin waved calmly, seemingly confident, but the moment he raised his arm, Jill Hera, noticing the change in skin color, suddenly pounced on him.

The moment the Doll-head Mature Woman touched the man's fingers, the scalding heat made her skin sting.

At the same time, Kevin's torso was the other extreme, like solid ice that had never melted, with a chill spreading out.

"I know you're strong! Don't you know how to take care of yourself?"

Jill Hera felt a pang of sympathy and couldn't help but raise her voice in a cold snort.

"It's just a minor side effect of the Skyfire Greatsword's excessive output. It's a small problem. At most, I'll deplete the Honkai energy contained in the Mount Fuji Mountain ley lines in a day and a half."

Kevin felt a warmth in his heart and gently comforted him, then pointed to Cissnei and the other man who were carrying red tea to the door.

"You all go out first. He needs to rest while that sword is absorbing Honkai energy!"

Jill Hera took the tray, dismissed the two men from Cissnei in a cold, hard tone, then locked the door and bent down to straighten the folding chair.

"From now on, I'm responsible for your health! Lie down and don't do anything!"

Kevin, lying on his side with his knees pressed against his chest, chose a comfortable position and was just about to close his eyes to enjoy the lap pillow treatment he had worked so hard for when a violent shaking came from the mountainside.

Chapter 539, Section 567: The Battlefield Between Heaven and Hell (Second Update)

In Tokyo, at the Shinra Building, Lufus, who had finally taken his father's seat, gulped down a mouthful of bitter black coffee. His swollen eyes stared at the mountain of documents before him, and a headache struck him.

It's true that only those in charge know how difficult things are. Although he's not in a hurry to outwit the other two old foxes from Schrodinger Company, the current mess is enough to keep him busy.

The Geostigma Inhibitor needs to be mass-produced; the Shinra Special Forces continue their encirclement and suppression efforts; Hojo, the head of the Jenova Project, is still at large; and the increasingly chaotic social order requires the mobilization of a large portion of the Imperial Army to maintain order...

In addition, they also need to help the Tendo Family clean up their mess, Rentaro Satomi mascot, and incidentally send Shinra agents to eliminate discordant voices within the political world.

In short, from the moment he took this position, this pampered young master basically never moved his buttocks again.

Fortunately, his amazing teammate helped him share a lot of the pressure, appeased the Avalanche Organization that intended to bring down Schrodinger Company, and even left behind a booklet for future reference.

Otherwise, Lufus might genuinely doubt whether his coup d'état would lead the situation to an even worse outcome.

Although annoyed, Lufus had to admit that he was a very capable guy. He shook his head and prepared to get back to work.

Unexpectedly, a sudden tremor struck, the surrounding glass shattered, and the swaying light tubes crashed down one after another.

Earthquake! Lufus his heart pound. He had only taken two steps when a tearing sound came from the ceiling above him.

Instantly, steel bars and concrete rained down, and the buildings outside the floor-to-ceiling windows collapsed one after another.

Oh no! Even the structure of the Shinra Building couldn't withstand this earthquake! Lufus's pupils contracted sharply as he saw spiderweb-like cracks spreading across the walls on both sides.

"President! Hurry!"

The roar of propellers filled the air outside the window as a helicopter descended to a lower altitude, dodging falling debris. Inside, the red-haired pilot opened the cockpit door, his voice urgent.

Upon Lufus decisively rushed out from under the table, slid sideways, smashed through the French windows, and leaped towards the helicopter that was coming to his rescue.

"Boom!"

Due to the excessive debris, the helicopter was scraped to the side, shook violently, and veered off course, narrowly avoiding a body length from the falling Lufus.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, the helicopter plummeted, and a black man in sunglasses, with most of his body sticking out, bulging veins on his forehead, slowly raised his waist.

"President... you should eat less..."

"Rude, your suggestion is so thoughtful. As a reward, this month's salary is gone..."

With the help of the black man's arm, Lufus jumped into the helicopter cockpit without any danger. He responded calmly, and the merciless verdict made the red-haired youth Reno, who was in charge of piloting the helicopter, laugh gloatingly.

The reason this young master was able to carry out a coup was naturally because he had his own trump cards. The Shinra Special Forces Turks were his secret forces, which were more like commercial espionage organizations.

Red-haired Reno, Black Rude, and the dog Zack were the iron triangle he created himself. Unlike the Old Man who were afraid of dying, the loyalty of these young men was beyond question.

"President, how could there be an earthquake? It doesn't make sense! There are still three days left until the end of the world."

Reno, with his rather carefree personality, gasped as he watched the Shinra Building collapse and the city buildings fall one after another like dominoes.

"Not only have earthquake reports come from Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Yokohama, and other places, but the epicenters all seem to coincide with the location of Schrodinger Company's branch offices?"

"We've suffered a huge loss!"

Rude, the black man, showed Lufus the latest synced information from the microcomputer, his brow furrowing.

The earthquake came and went quickly. With a bad feeling creeping into her heart, Lufus looked down from the helicopter and saw that only one-tenth of Tokyo had been reduced to Ruins, and that most of them were related to the government or Schrodinger Company.

The rising flames and billowing smoke stained the sky, and the hastily assembled Imperial Army began to implement various self-rescue measures.

Meanwhile, in the minds of tens of millions of Star Mark Syndrome patients infected with Jenova Cells, various secrets about the Gastrea Invasion Seven Star Village and the impending sinking of Japan are reflected.

"The seventh whistle is about to sound; the time of judgment has arrived!"

"Those who open the Hell's Gate will surely suffer retribution!"

"All who turn away from God shall be punished!"

As the majestic and cold voice echoed, clouds gathered in the sky, forming the silhouette of an angel with twelve black and white wings. The mist reflecting the sunlight created a sacred glow.

The highly inflammatory chants easily stirred up their inner fear of the end times and their unwavering belief in their own sins.

Gastrea Invasion, Crystallization Sickness, Meteor Calamity, mass volcanic eruptions, and the disintegration of islands due to earthquakes—all these indicate that they have been abandoned by God.

We... are guilty...

We... are guilty!

Under the power of [God], those mortals who had survived the ordeal, whose minds had been affected by the Jenova Cells, knelt on the ground and wept bitterly.

"If someone is sealed, it is I who bless them!"

"Those who wish to repent will receive my mercy!"

The angel's tone shifted from somber to gentle, and silvery-white starlight scattered throughout the city, first being absorbed by the injured patients with Star Mark Syndrome.

As the wounds began to tingle and itch, those lucky individuals suddenly realized they were being healed. Not only did their pain disappear, but it was as if their souls and bodies had undergone some kind of sublimation.

The Geostigma is the seal of God! We are the ones chosen by Heaven!

Those suffering from Star Mark Syndrome who had been met with indifference and isolation were overjoyed, and many of them went mad praising the greatness of [God] and kneeling down to kiss the earth.

"The human world is a battlefield between heaven and hell! This world has been ruled by demons!"

"All who defend their faith are forgiven! They may enter my land!"

"Behold, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, and I will repay each person according to what they have done!"

"Go forth, summon your courage, punish the demons, and let me see if you deserve to be saved!"

Jenova, the Creator, gently raised his hand, and a series of steps rose into the air, leading to a gate guarded by angels, which was half-open and half-closed, behind which lay a lush and peaceful landscape.

Demons? Yes! [God's] only enemy is the demon!

It must have been their reckless actions that brought about Japan's annihilation!

If we can find the devil, God will forgive our sins, save the four islands from sinking, and prevent them from repeating the mistakes of the Babylon kingdom!

Among the crowd, who is the devil? The believers were confused and silently pleaded for guidance.

Suddenly, they understood, and they screamed wildly in their hearts.

"Shinra, the demon!"

"The government is a devil!"

"Cursed Children, Demon!"

"Gastrea, demons!"

"Those fools who obstruct salvation are all demons!"

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