Xi Wang took a deep breath and readjusted his breathing.
Sometimes he truly hated Moth to Fire's higher-ups. Whenever they issued orders that made people frustrated and angry, they never delivered them themselves, nor did they send their own people. They only informed Mei and had her relay them... increasing Mei's burden while making it difficult for everyone who heard the orders to vent their anger.
It was truly irritating.
"...I understand."
Xi Wang replied calmly.
"White Rat, it's just us here. If you want to curse, go ahead. Don't bottle it up, or it'll be bad for your health~"
Mobius tapped her lips with a fingertip and kindly reminded him.
"No need. Elysia said cursing was bad... and I don't really want to use foul language."
"Tch, always going on about Elysia... Whatever. Just remember to report in afterward, White Rat~"
Mobius curled her lips. After saying that, she stopped paying attention to Xi Wang and simply walked over to Griseo to play with her... She had to cherish this time, since she would not have many chances to see Griseo in the future.
"...Dr. Mei."
Xi Wang's gaze lingered briefly on Griseo before turning toward Mei, who was standing nearby and had yet to leave.
"Everything is for fighting Honkai... right?"
"...Yes."
Mei met Xi Wang's gaze and nodded firmly, gently correcting his words.
"Everything is for defeating Honkai."
Everything Was Steadily Improving... Right?
You accepted the task Moth to Fire had assigned you: escort Griseo to The Deepest Place. It was a super-prison built by Vill-V, used to detain some of Moth to Fire's criminals and failed experimental subjects. Come to think of it, you had sent quite a few of them there yourself.
And this journey would not involve only you and Griseo. Elysia was coming