A black and red sphere suddenly appeared in Bai Chen's hand, emitting a soul-stirring power. The darkness within seemed capable of devouring everything.
"...You!!!"
Even Waltz, who had lost his reason in anger, instantly regained his senses the moment he saw the weapon. It was familiar, so familiar, like a part of him!
Clang!
Cocolia, watching from behind the scenes, abruptly stood up. Her expression was unreadable as she stared intently at the weapon in Bai Chen's hand. Waltz didn't recognize it, but she did!
Could it be that the true leader is now in Schicksal? Then what is the point of all these petty schemes?
"Do you recognize it? It's the true source of your power."
Bai Chen smiled and activated Eden's Star, instantly dispelling all the simulated black holes around them.
"Impossible!!!"
Waltz inwardly admitted a sliver of truth. After all, the output of this weapon was far superior to his own, and it gave him a sense of familiarity.
But he couldn't admit it! He absolutely couldn't!
"Hmph, pathetic clone."
Bai Chen feigned pity for him before immediately unleashing the power of Eden's Star.
"Vanish into nothingness."
"No!!!"
Waltz turned to flee, but he couldn't match Bai Chen's speed. Bai Chen's simulated black hole was also far more potent than his own.
A massive black hole instantly appeared, engulfing Waltz's entire body without leaving a trace, only a large crater on the ground.
Seeing that Bai Chen had dealt with Waltz, the Valkyries emerged from behind with varied expressions.
"So strong, they must have the combat power of an S-rank Valkyrie."
"Are we finally going to have an S-rank Valkyrie Knight?"
Ignoring the murmuring Valkyries, Bai Chen turned his gaze towards Dr. Maki.
He was contemplating whether to let this guy escape, because he wouldn't shed tears until he saw his coffin.
He planned to make the old man personally witness Cocolia's defeat, and then jump in his face to mock him loudly, watching him break down.
Crack!
Just then, a group of Titan Mechs appeared out of thin air, seizing Dr. Maki.
"!?!"
The Valkyries, who hadn't even reacted, immediately drew their weapons and fired. Bai Chen, however, collapsed to the ground as if he had turned to dust.
"Damn it! That Herrscher clone poisoned me! Despicable!"
Bai Chen sneakily took a sip of Mobius's Revitalizing Tea. His face instantly turned deathly pale. Anyone else would have been unable to detect Bai Chen's act.
"You little brat! Damn it! Despicable Anti-Entropy!"
The Valkyries, seeing Bai Chen's complexion, didn't suspect anything.
Without Bai Chen's participation, the three ordinary Valkyries naturally couldn't stop the Titan Mechs. In no time, the Titan Mechs safely evacuated with Dr. Maki.
"Emmm..."
Otto looked at Bai Chen, who was lying on the hospital bed, with confusion. The instruments showed no problems with Bai Chen's body.
"Bai Chen, you're not faking..."
"Anti-Entropy is truly despicable!"
Just as Otto was about to ask something, Bai Chen immediately interrupted him.
"I don't believe you..."
"Too despicable!"
"..."
Otto rubbed his temples with a headache, then continued, "Alright, then I'll assign you the mission to retrieve the Serenity Gem."
"Your righteousness is appreciated, sir."
Bai Chen sat up with a powerful roll, showing no signs of having been poisoned.
So you were faking, weren't you! Otto found this kid incredibly annoying at times!
After accepting the mission, Bai Chen immediately returned to his dormitory. He had to head to New Zealand first thing tomorrow morning to retrieve the Serenity Gem.
He had deliberately delayed the progress to let that old man personally witness Cocolia's defeat.
As for how to prevent the Serenity Gem from exploding? That was a joke. He'd just throw it into an uninhabited World Bubble and see if it would still act up.
Chapter Eighty-Three: Heading to Singapore
"Why do you want me to go!"
In the St. Freya dormitory, Kiana looked displeasedly at Fu Hua, who had suddenly shown up. She was in the middle of her meal when this annoying class president suddenly appeared, wanting her to join a mission.
"Kiana, your academic credits are practically non-existent these days. If you don't want to fail your assessments, you'd better come with me on this mission."
Fu Hua adjusted her glasses as she replied. In reality, Otto had instructed her to bring Kiana along.
Although Otto no longer needed to specifically activate Kiana after cooperating with Bai Chen, it was still necessary to observe Kiana's Herrscher personality state during this opportunity.
However, from Otto's message, Fu Hua learned something that made her jaw drop: Bai Chen was actually not dead.
After seeing Bai Chen turn to ash back then, she had mourned for the little guy for a long time, only to be suddenly told he wasn't dead?!
Upon first hearing this news, Fu Hua stood frozen in place for quite a while, her heart filled with a mix of emotions.
But since neither Bai Chen nor Otto had informed the others at St. Freya about this, it meant they must have a plan between them. She shouldn't blab and let this information out.
Thus, under yet another layer of misunderstanding, everyone at St. Freya once again lost the chance to get news about Bai Chen.
"Ugh..."
Kiana thought about her recent academic performance. It was indeed bad, and continuing like this would be dangerous during the test.
Damn it, what's with this class monitor guy! He helped her when that Anti-Entropy guy invaded last time.
"Then, Kiana, let's go."
Fu Hua grabbed Kiana ominously. Her hand clamped down on Kiana like a vice, leaving her unable to move even slightly.
"No! I haven't finished eating!"
Kiana clung desperately to the door, trying to stay in the room. Her strength was so immense that she even caused cracks to appear in the wall.
But Fu Hua wouldn't let go. She only pulled Kiana out after Kiana had chipped off a piece of the wall.
"..."
Everyone in the room who was eating looked at the gaping hole Kiana had created, unable to speak.
"...Theresa, will the academy reimburse us for this damage?"
Himeko looked at the hole. If this gap wasn't patched up, the room would be drafty in the future...
"Himeko... even the landlord doesn't have spare change."
Theresa gave an awkward smile, but then she suddenly remembered. Didn't her grandfather give her some money a few days ago?
"Bronya..."
Seele suddenly spoke up.
"Hm? Seele?"
Bronya looked at Seele. Because she had only just arrived, Seele was rather shy and didn't talk much during meals.
"I don't know why, but I feel like... these past few days, I've been able to feel it."
Seele whispered, clutching the Stigmata on her chest. It felt like something was resonating with her.
"Seele, don't worry. The Headmaster will help everyone."
Bronya comforted Seele, then her gaze shifted to Yuno, who was eating beside them.
When Bai Chen had just died, Yuno had been the most distressed. But for some reason, about an hour later, she had suddenly appeared normal, her face as if nothing had happened.
It was as if nothing had happened. When asked why she was crying, she would say things like, "Bai Chen isn't dead, why would I cry?" Himeko had been so worried that she took Yuno to see a psychologist, but even the doctor couldn't figure anything out...
Thinking of this, Bronya missed Bai Chen again.
New Zealand. Bai Chen stretched lazily as soon as he got off the plane.
He could have opened a dimensional rift directly, but in order to give Cocolia time to activate the Serenity Gem, he had dawdled and taken a regular plane.
After wasting so much time, the old woman Cocolia should be ready by now, right?
"Finally. What city is this in the world?"
Mobius, who had changed into formal attire, looked at the surrounding scenery after getting off the plane. She found that it was actually quite similar to the worlds within World Bubbles.
"Alright, Mobius, don't look at the scenery. You can sightsee after we complete the mission."
Bai Chen waved his hand at Mobius and then headed towards the hotel provided by Schicksal intelligence.
According to Bai Chen's understanding, the entire New Zealand government was currently cooperating with Anti-Entropy. It was best not to cause any major disturbances unless absolutely necessary. Bai Chen didn't want to make things too troublesome.
Heh, this is kind of funny. Even though the New Zealand government is cooperating with Anti-Entropy, Cocolia is going to sacrifice all the city's inhabitants in the next moment.
Inside the hotel, Bai Chen brought Mobius to the guest area and gave her some simple instructions:
"You stay here for a while. I'll come find you after I get something."
Then, Bai Chen left Mobius behind.
Mobius narrowed her eyes, watching the direction Bai Chen left. She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Does he think I'm too young to see? Does he really treat me like a child?"
She was supposed to be serving him, but he hadn't let her do anything for days.
If Bai Chen could hear Mobius's thoughts, he would have been so angry he could have exploded.
Did you hear that nonsense?! She said I didn't let her do anything, so I didn't let her do anything?!
She messed everything up!
She went to pour water, but instead poured Mobius's secret water. When asked to cook, she made instant noodles. When cleaning, she made the room more cluttered than it was before!
This is unbelievable! Mobius in this world is definitely not like that!
It must be because of the World Bubble!
"Wow! So much food!"
Kiana's uniquely lively voice reached Mobius's ears.
"Hmm? Cecilia's youngest daughter?"
Mobius immediately recognized the daughter of the woman who had bought the Black Abyss White Flower.
Her relationship with Cecilia wasn't exactly close, but they were acquaintances, especially since she sponsored St. Freya's laboratory.
This way, she could also recognize Kevin's descendant at a glance...
Suddenly, Mobius felt a sense of incongruity. How old were these people?
"Hmm?"
Kiana had just stuffed a roasted chicken into her mouth. Seeing Mobius staring at her, she curiously walked up and asked, "Do you know me?"
"Kiana..."
Behind Kiana, Fu Hua, whose memories weren't synchronized with the feathers, felt goosebumps erupt all over her body as she looked at Mobius.
This made the Heavenly Master inwardly astonished!
Who exactly was this person before her? It had been so long since she felt this way!
The last time she felt this kind of fear was when she was playing a gacha game with no pity system, feeling that way after failing to get a drop in six hundred pulls!
"Of course, I know you. You're Cecilia's second daughter, right? I was just chatting with Cecilia a few days ago."
Mobius, who rarely had the chance to act like an elder, didn't hesitate to do so.
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