Raven: "You're Not So Bad, Actually." / Raven: "When You're Under Someone Else's Roof, You Have to Bow Your Head."

However, before Gwen left, Himeko called him back—

"Oh, right, there's something I've been forgetting to tell you—"

When the Hyperion returned from the Divine Land China Sea, there was a survivor found in that area.

Judging from the equipment on the other party, they should be a spy from an unknown force, heading towards Jiuyou, but they were knocked unconscious by the impact of the Herrscher's appearance.

Extensive mechanical modifications were found on the individual, and based on their physical condition, they likely possess at least an A-level fitness level.

"Um?

Is that so?

Upon hearing this, Gwen was taken aback.

"So, like Theresa, you don't read mission reports, as long as everyone's safe and sound, that's all that matters, right?"

Himeko rolled her eyes at Gwen's reaction.

"Cough... I've been so busy since I got back that I forgot."

Gwen could only manage an awkward but polite smile before turning and leaving.

"I'll go see what kind of monsters and demons those are."

When Gwen finally saw the spy Himeko had mentioned, his expression became somewhat strange—

"Natasha?"

Looking at the gray-haired beauty in a hospital gown on the bed, breathing evenly but with a remarkably clear mental state, Gwen called out her name, causing her even breathing to falter.

436

Chapter 436 Raven: You don't seem to be incapable either.

"It's you... I knew I'd run into you..."

Not feeling confident that he could continue pretending to be unconscious in front of Gwen, Raven sighed, abandoned his pretense, and opened his tired, wine-red eyes.

"So you were planning to pretend to be asleep all along, waiting for a chance to escape?"

Looking at Raven's weary yet somewhat relieved gaze, Gwen asked in confusion as he sat down at the head of the hospital bed.

"Otherwise what?"

Raven rolled its eyes, surprisingly quite relaxed in front of Gwen, and sat up abruptly.

"I woke up to find myself at the Destiny Headquarters. Should I pretend to be unconscious and just wake up to face interrogation?"

"That's true. Without inside help or outside support, it would be very difficult for you to escape on your own."

Gwen nodded in agreement, then looked at the Raven with curiosity—

"Speaking of which, why did you end up in the South China Sea again?"

"What task has Gray Serpent assigned you this time?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Raven stared at Gwen for a long while before letting out a soft sigh—

"You really do know a lot."

"Not only did I know, but I also had members of your World Serpent's organization on me—"

You've heard of the Feather Rabbit, right?

"It's right here with me now."

Gwen chuckled, took out an apple, and slowly began to peel it.

"Feather Rabbit?"

So this person really existed?

Raven paused for a moment when he heard the code name Gwen used.

"Not only that, your lord is currently a guest in the Schicksal Mandate."

Gwen then dropped another bombshell with a smile.

"Your Excellency?"

Upon hearing this title, Raven's pupils constricted, and he looked at Gwen with surprise and uncertainty.

"Hmm, should I call him to confirm?"

A long piece of fruit peel fell into the trash can. Gwen put down the fruit knife, handed the apple to Raven, and took out his phone to wave it.

"..."

Silently accepting the apple, Raven ate it in small bites, soothing its stomach, which hadn't had food in a long time, while waiting for Gwen move.

A moment later, Raven, who had contacted Kevin via Gwen's phone, confirmed using the World Serpent's code that the other party... really was their Lord.

"So, your lord has already voted, Raven, are you still going to insist?"

Seeing the Raven's complicated expression, Gwen chuckled and put away his phone.

"Call..."

The Raven, with a sense of "We are ready to fight to the death, why has Your Majesty surrendered first?", sighed deeply and then took a big bite of the apple in its hand.

"I request leniency."

Raven, who never considered himself a loyal subject of the World Serpent, said sullenly, his hidden resistance completely disappearing, leaving only utter resignation.

"Haha... Not at all. Your lord is currently negotiating a cooperation with the Archbishop of Schicksal."

You might have to sign another employment contract with Schicksal in a while.

"What are the benefits like?"

Upon hearing this, the Raven, which had previously looked listless, immediately perked up—

If she could live a good life, she wouldn't want to die.

Now that she seems to be able to survive, she naturally wants to live a better life.

"We'll discuss this in more detail later. Let's talk about you first..."

Seeing Raven's current demeanor, after previously showing signs of resistance, Gwen chuckled.

Gwen has no recollection of any mechanization modifications on Raven's body—isn't this Chen Tianwu's script?

"I choose to confess and receive leniency."

After confirming that Kevin, the lord, was indeed in Schicksal, the biggest hypothetical enemy mentioned by one of her colleagues, Raven went from subtle resistance to complete surrender.

But after seeing the hope Gwen offered, they have now become actively cooperative.

Therefore, Gwen easily learned the reason why the Raven had become the way it is now—

"So, you've ended up like this because of me..."

Gwen spoke, his expression became somewhat strange.

"Isn't it normal for a thief who steals to get beaten up by the homeowner?"

Raven shrugged and patted his smooth, firm belly, revealing clearly defined abs.

"Moreover, for me, apart from an extra fixed expense each year, it doesn't have much of an impact."

Anyway, someone like me has long since passed the point of settling down and starting a family.

"It can't be that bad. Just looking at your qualifications, you're a top pick in the dating market—"

If you choose to leave that field and return to a normal life, that's a top-tier resource.

Gwen chuckled and teased.

"Forget it, either they're after his looks or my money. I wouldn't even look at someone like that."

The Raven leaned against the headboard and waved casually.

"Even a high-quality stock like you wouldn't be interested in someone like me. You should just live alone. Being alone is fine too."

"You seem to think a little too highly of me?"

My gaze moved from those abs, across the curves that even the loose hospital gown couldn't hide, and finally met Raven's eyes.

"Aren't you that picky?"

Raven was taken aback upon hearing this, and carefully examined Gwen from head to toe—

"What you say doesn't seem like a problem..."

Not long after, Gwen brought up serious matters again—

"Speaking of which, are you planning to treat your injuries?"

As far as I know, there's a place in your World Serpent might be treated.

"Jackal's lab?"

Let's forget about it.

Gwen, who seemed more relaxed around Raven, stretched.

"It's not Jackal, that guy is a bit unreliable."

I'm talking about another place, which Gray Serpent might recommend you visit soon.

However, it might be more dangerous for you there.

"Then why did you ask me to go?"

Raven rolled her eyes at Gwen.

"Even if you're asking me to go and die, at least wait until I've eaten the meat and gotten tired of it before you talk about it."

"I'm a local, so once I've got the meat in my mouth, there's no way I'll give it away."

Gwen smiled and grabbed Raven's slender fingers as she tried to pull them back—

"Moreover, there are several Herrscher going there this time. With them helping to draw attention to you, your danger level will be greatly reduced."

"How many Herrscher?"

"If you want me dead, just say so."

Raven stared wide-eyed at Gwen in disbelief, but then realized something was wrong—

"Wait, how many Herrscher?"

"Your Schicksal successfully fused the Herrscher Core with a human?"

"That's not the case. It's just that the Herrscher who froze you that day, and the other Herrscher born at the same time, are now on the side of humanity."

Gwen smiled and corrected the Raven's mistake.

"Let's forget it. If several Herrscher start fighting, it'll be like gods fighting. What can a nobody like me get involved in?"

The Raven thought about it and still felt a little scared—a wonderful life was beckoning her, so why make things difficult for herself?

What if I went along too?

Gwen couldn't help but smile as he watched the Raven speak timidly with that pretty face that carried a hint of natural coldness.

"I'm determined to brave this den of dragons and tigers!"

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Chapter 437 Raven: When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

Although they did plan to send Raven to the Elysian Realm to see if she could become a Flame-Chaser under Mobius.

However, after considering the cards he held, Gwen first took the Raven to find another person—

"Thank you so much, Dr. Su."

Gwen glanced at Raven, who was still somewhat lost in thought, clutching his pile of external parts, and didn't say anything to him. He simply thanked Sue.