There Was a Way

This is the most spacious hall to date.

It wasn't as unique as the first hall, nor as luxurious as the second. This hall looked like a larger warehouse, appearing somewhat old and simple.

However, in the deepest part of this old and simple hall, there are several huge pillars standing there.

No, that's not a pillar.

That's a long-range ballistic missile.

————Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

Abbreviation: ICBM.

With a range of over 8,000 kilometers, it is designed to deliver one or more nuclear warheads, possessing immense destructive power.

This type of missile is often envisioned as a weapon to be used in a nuclear war that could lead to the end of the world.

It can be launched from any corner of the world and can attack any location. As long as there are enough of them, it can destroy any major country in the world in a single day.

Fang Li had just rushed up the stairs from the corner, was immediately drawn to the rows of ICBMs as soon as he entered the hall.

"... Isn't this one of the reasons why even major countries are wary of I-You?"

With a superhuman group possessing abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people, and with such nuclear weapons, it's no wonder that a group of War Faction war hawks have emerged in I-Yuri.

"Because this is a place that can inspire people's hope of conquering the world."

Accompanied by such a sound, a figure slowly walked out from beside an ICBM.

Signs of aging began to appear on her face.

My hair started to turn gray.

In terms of age, that would be around fifty years old.

Moreover, these signs of aging continue.

However, Fang Li did not dare to underestimate the middle-aged man in front of him.

Even as he gradually ages, Sherlock's extraordinary presence remains undiminished, telling Fang Li that this famous detective will not weaken simply because he has aged to this extent.

However, at this moment, Sherlock's face was filled with deep confusion.

"Why did you chase after me?" Sherlock asked, utterly puzzled. "I think I'm no longer worth your pursuit."

Judging from the current situation, Sherlock will soon grow old and die.

In other words, no matter what grudges there are, Fang Li has no reason to chase after him.

Because, regardless of whether Fang Li catches up with her or not, Sherlock's fate is to die of old age.

If that's the case, then why bother pursuing it?

Seeing the deep confusion on Sherlock's face, Fang Li didn't answer. Instead, he gripped the Moon Blade and stepped forward, saying sarcastically, "Aren't you a famous detective? Why don't you try deducing it again?"

"However, my reasoning has already been disrupted twice by you, and with this latest disruption, that makes it three times." Sherlock smiled slightly and said, "So, this time, it's up to you to tell me."

Admittedly, Sherlock's reasoning ability is extremely powerful, almost to the point of precognition. He can even use this ability in battle to steer the situation in his absolute advantage.

However, reasoning is always reasoning, not prediction.

Even if you can foresee the future, what you get is only the result, not the answer.

Therefore, no matter how powerful Sherlock's Orderly Foresight is, he cannot deduce that Fang Li is not from this world, nor can he deduce that Fang Li is the Main God Envoy, and that there is a Side Mission where he must be defeated in order to complete the final Main Quest.

Of course, this reason has also become a secondary objective for Fang Li.

Now, Fang Li wants to defeat Sherlock only because he wants revenge.

In the world of "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress", Tenbatsu Mima has her sights set on Fang Li, so even though Fang Li is seriously injured, he still goes on a killing spree, pushing all the members of the Hunting Group to hell.

In the world of God Eater, Rollwright framed Fang Li, so Fang Li also tried to return to the Russian Branch to kill Rollwright.

Now that Sherlock has used Fang Li for his own purposes, making Fang Li completely outmaneuvered, how could Fang Li not seek revenge?

"Because I'm the kind of person who always seeks revenge."

Fang Li looked directly at Sherlock and spoke softly.

"No matter what your purpose is, you shot and wounded Aria, kidnapped Shirayuki, and there are previous grievances. If you don't settle these scores, I won't let this go."

Upon hearing this, Sherlock fell silent.

"Boom..."

With a deafening roar, the vibrating nuclear submarine finally came to a stop.

This also means that the nuclear submarine has broken through the water and entered the sunlight.

"Click..."

With a crisp sound, the ceiling slid open smoothly, like a machine, letting in the sunlight.

Immediately, the floor beneath Fang Li and Sherlock moved, slowly rising upwards like an elevator.

An ICBM also ascended along with Fang Li and Sherlock.

In this situation, the floor and ceiling of the ICBM carrying Fang Li, Sherlock, and an ICBM fit together perfectly.

The Matoba before my eyes suddenly changed from a dimly lit hall to a vast sea.

The nuclear submarine, hundreds of meters long, has arrived on the surface of the sea, basking in the sunlight.

Fang Li and Sherlock stood facing each other atop the nuclear submarine.

Sparks began to shoot from the bottom of the ICBM.

Upon seeing this, Fang Li's eyes flickered slightly.

"Don't worry," Sherlock said, shrugging. "This ICBM has already been modified; it's no longer an intercontinental ballistic missile, but a manned vehicle."

"A manned vehicle?" Fang Li looked at Sherlock and said, "So, you still want to escape?"

"I just wanted a fitting ending," Sherlock said somewhat indirectly. "Old soldiers should disappear. I don't want to leave you with a corpse, and I'm sure Aria wouldn't want to see one either."

"So, let me leave the stage here." Sherlock's voice began to hoarse as he said, "Even if you want to fight me, you won't be able to defeat me in a short time, and I will be dying soon anyway, so what's the point?"

"Whether it has meaning or not is not up to you to decide, but up to me." Fang Li closed his eyes, his voice slowly rising.

"Besides, it's not like I don't have a way to defeat you right away."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Li slowly raised the dagger in his hand, held it high above his head, and pointed it towards the sky.