It Was Always Just Passing Through

By the time all the Aragami had left the Russian Branch, it was already half an hour later, as Hibari had predicted.

All that remained was the Russian Branch, reduced to ruins.

This time, the Russian Branch suffered very heavy losses.

Putting aside everything else, nearly half of the territory has been destroyed by the Aragami, leaving only the main area and its surrounding regions.

The casualties were devastating.

Because of Rollwright's plan, the Russian Branch's high command did not seem to take this attack by the Aragami seriously, which ultimately led to incomplete combat forces in various regions and a large number of casualties.

There were not many casualties among ordinary people.

After all, even if it was just to put on a show, the Russian Branch had to arrange for the people to take refuge on the day the Aragami army was at the city gates.

Therefore, civilian casualties were not high, mainly because the high command of the Russian Branch, which underestimated the attack, paid the price.

As a result, even the God Eater troops that arrived later suffered considerable casualties, severely crippling the Russian Branch.

According to Soma, all of this will be considered the responsibility of the Russian Branch's head, and Fenrir headquarters will remove him from his post, send him back, and put him on trial.

To this, Fang Li can say is that they deserve it.

The Russian Branch led to this situation, and the branch leader of the Russian Branch bears half the responsibility.

Who allowed this guy to collude with Rollwright, hiding Eros's secrets, ultimately leading to the Russian Branch facing such a crisis?

Now that Rollwright has been killed by Fang Li, the branch manager naturally has to take full responsibility.

Afterwards, Fenrir will appoint a new branch leader to begin rebuilding the Russian Branch.

Of course, that has little to do with Fang Li anymore.

After resting for about an hour, Fang Li's fatigue and weakness finally subsided somewhat.

Although he hasn't recovered to the point where he can fight, he has at least recovered to the point where he can walk.

After the Fang Li found Soma on the outer defensive wall of the Russian Branch, which had been reduced to ruins.

With his back to the sunlight, Soma smoked a cigarette, gazing at the Russian Branch reduced to ruins. Seemingly sensing someone approaching from behind, he spoke in a low voice.

"This is truly a disaster."

Upon hearing this, Fang Li came to Soma's side and also looked at the ruins, his expression surprisingly calm.

"You should be thankful that at least no ordinary people were killed or injured in this disaster," Fang Li with ulterior motives."

"Well, you're right." Soma said, as if talking to himself, while smoking a cigarette. "After all, even the support sent by our Far East Branch has only a few of us left."

"It's good enough that someone's here," Fang Li said, tossing the touchscreen panel in his hand to Soma.

"The treasure has been returned intact. It contains many confidential documents from the Russian Branch, including the report on Eros Project. I believe that the investigation task entrusted to you by the Far East Branch can be considered completed with these documents."

Hearing Fang Li's words, Soma took the touchscreen panel but did not confirm it. Instead, he patted Fang Li on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"I didn't do it for you either," Fang Li chuckled. "So, my mission is complete, isn't it?"

"Of course." Soma shrugged and said, "However, there are still many things to clean up afterward. I would be very happy if you could continue to help."

"Unfortunately, I'm also very busy." Fang Li smiled faintly and said casually, "From now on, I probably won't be working with you anymore. You'll have to work hard on your own."

These words silenced Soma Amamiya.

Taking a light drag on his cigarette, Soma continued gazing at the distant ruins until, after a long while, he asked this question.

Who exactly are you?

This question suddenly made the atmosphere around them somewhat heavy.

However, Fang Li didn't find it strange at all. On the contrary, he felt relaxed after Soma asked the question.

Therefore, it is only natural that Soma should have such questions.

The identity that the Main God Space assigned to Fang Li was that of an ordinary soldier in the Far East Branch.

However, Fang Li's behavior throughout the journey was nothing like that of an ordinary soldier.

Despite not God Eater, he possesses physical abilities comparable to God Eater.

Despite lacking divine power, he was able to kill the Desolate God.

Furthermore, the fact that even Aphrodite died from Fang Li's attack suggests that Fang Li could not possibly be an ordinary soldier.

Even if this identity was arranged by the Main God Space, if Soma returns to the Far East Branch, she will definitely be able to find Fang Li's personal file, and there will be no problem with this file. But nothing is absolute.

When Fang Li's behavior doesn't match his identity, he will still be suspected.

Even worse, some might think that Fang Li has been an undercover agent in the Far East Branch all along, but that's not necessarily true.

Identity is something that can be faked.

It would be strange if Soma didn't have this question.

Now that Soma has asked him directly, that's normal, Fang Li naturally doesn't need to be surprised.

However, Fang Li also did not provide a reason for explaining this to Soma.

Matters related to the Main God Space cannot be revealed to characters in the storyline; otherwise, rewards will be deducted depending on the severity of the offense.

Therefore, Fang Li only said this one sentence.

"I'm just a passerby. I may have some impact on this world, but I'm always just passing through."

After saying that, Fang Li turned around and walked in another direction.

Soma turned around and looked at Fang Li's receding figure, then spoke helplessly.

"It's been so mysterious from beginning to end."

Under Soma's watchful gaze, Fang Li disappeared from her sight.

Immediately, the system notification sound began to play.

"Complete the A-Class Side Mission and receive 10,000 Exchange Points."

"Complete the A-Class Side Mission and gain 10 Free Attribute Points."

"Number 11273 has completed all the Main Quest and can choose to return to the Main God Space at any time, or choose to stay in the Instance World."

"If you choose to return, the task will be evaluated and you can receive the reward."

"If you choose to stay, you can remain in the Instance World for another three days."