Chapter 119

"If you knew about this, you would definitely try to persuade Eden to become Fused Warrior, right?"

Elysia clearly already knew about Mobius's reaction. "He only told me because he didn't want to interfere with Eden's choice."

"This is really..."

Hearing this, even Eden, the person involved, couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, and then shook his head helplessly, "I have to say, as expected of Ai Yue, this is indeed something he would do."

"What time is it, and he still cares about this kind of thing?"

Mobius was speechless and could only complain, "Why is this guy always so fixated on such trivial details!"

To increase the success rate of the plan, even if it means siding with the devil, Mobius would not flinch. He is the one at the greatest risk in this crisis, yet he still remembers to respect the free will of others. He is simply stubborn to the point of being unreasonable!

Just how much does Ai Yue really like humans?!

That's why I like him so much.

Elysia nodded in agreement, "That's Ai Yue."

"You two are really compatible."

Mobius frowned and waved his hand. "Alright, hurry up and leave, don't disturb my work!"

"Thank you, Dr. Mobius."

Eden bowed to Mobius one last time, saying, "Rest assured, we will definitely bring Ai Yue back."

A moment later, the two left the First Research Institute.

After that, Mobius lay down on the operating table himself.

"Who asked you to bring him back?"

As the programmed surgical equipment moved onto him, Mobius snorted, "Just you wait, I'm going to take him back with my own hands!"

82

Chapter 82 Imagine what Ai Yue would do.

At the Moth to Fire, Cosmo and Desdrobia were wandering aimlessly.

Although the incident was sudden and the situation seemed quite urgent, May did not choose to immediately summon the Fused Warrior to Australia. Instead, she gave them a few hours of leave, during which time they could do whatever they wanted.

After all, they are about to face the most terrifying Herrscher in human history. Under such circumstances, no one can guarantee that they will come back alive. Therefore, it is necessary to give them free time before the battle.

May could use this time to learn as much as possible about the situation in Australia through Prometheus, thus helping the soldiers heading to the front lines to avoid some unnecessary risks.

That's why Cosmo and Desdrobia are so relaxed right now.

"That's great, everyone seems pretty relaxed."

Looking at the staff running around in her field of vision, Desdrobia sighed slightly and said with envy, "I hope this matter can really be resolved without anyone knowing."

Desdrobia knew very well how high Ai Yue's reputation was within the Moth to Fire. If the news of his becoming Herrscher were to leak out, the entire Moth to Fire would likely be impacted, and some unimaginable things might even happen.

That's why they can't tell anyone else about this. Currently, only those selected by Ai Yue in advance are participating in this plan.

"It definitely will."

Cosmo said with certainty, "Doctor Ai Yue never does anything without being sure of success. Since he chose to become Herrscher, he must have his reasons. We just need to complete our mission."

"That's true."

Desdrobia shook her head, no longer dwelling on these matters. After all, as warriors, their only task was to follow orders. "So, where do we go now?"

"I don't know,"

Cosmo looked at Desdrobia with a blank expression. "I thought you had your own ideas, so I've been following you."

Desdrobia was stunned. "Weren't you taking me away?"

The two looked at each other for a while, and then suddenly burst into laughter at the same time.

"Well, it's fine to just take a walk like this."

Desdrobia spoke first, "Anyway, you probably don't have anything you want to do right now, right?"

"Um."

Cosmo nodded, then suddenly reached out and took Desdrobia's hand. "I want to be with you right now, anywhere is fine with me."

Desdrobia was stunned for a moment, then her face instantly turned red. "You, why are you suddenly saying such things!"

In fact, ever since the unspoken understanding between the two of them was broken, Cosmo has become increasingly bold in front of Desdrobia, to the point that he seems like a completely different person.

Although Desdrobia knew that Cosmo was a repressed chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), she never expected him to turn out this way, so she would still blush from time to time because of his bold expressions.

Of course, despite saying that, the girl held onto Cosmo's hand tightly, showing no intention of letting go.

The two walked hand in hand along the path, enjoying the last bit of leisure before heading into battle.

On the other side of the headquarters of the Moth to Fire, Hua was also wandering aimlessly down the street.

However, compared to that lovey-dovey young couple, she was clearly much more confused.

Because the letter Ai Yue left for her did not ask her to participate in the war, but instead told her to focus on completing the "Divine Tone Project".

Hua didn't know if Ai Yue was giving her special treatment, but she knew that with her current strength, it would indeed be difficult for her to participate in the battle against the Herrscher.

She lacked the efficient cleanup methods of Desdrobia and the ability to assist others like Aponia. Compared to the Fused Warrior, Hua knew she had no advantage whatsoever.

Even considering the power of the armored system, Hua is far inferior to Kevin and the others. Even if he joins the battlefield, how much of a role can he play?

In comparison, as the only participant in Divine Tone Project at present, her value in this regard may far exceed her value as a warrior.

Hua found herself unexpectedly calm, calm enough to weigh the pros and cons, but in her own eyes, this calmness was a sign of cold-bloodedness.

This made her hate herself— Doctor Ai Yue had been kind to her, but now she couldn't even put on a sorrowful expression, just like when she witnessed Captain Himiko die in front of her, a certain emotion had drained from her body.

Regardless of the circumstances, no one can help Hua make a decision in the current situation, so what she should do next is up to her.

Hua couldn't help but take the letter out of her pocket again. She already knew its contents perfectly, but she still wanted to gain some inspiration through this method.

Although Ai Yue prepared a letter for many people, he unexpectedly chose to write it by hand. Therefore, when reading these contents, Hua seemed to be able to feel the psychological activities of the other party when writing through the handwriting.

At least her letter shows signs of revisions and erasures, indicating that Ai Yue must have been somewhat conflicted at the time.

"Hua, by the time you receive this letter, you will already know about my transformation into Herrscher. I know you might want to participate in this war, but unfortunately, I have not made any arrangements for you, because I have more important things to entrust to you than fighting."

"Divine Tone Project holds a very important place in my future plans, and as the only current achievement of this project, your existence is crucial. Currently, all the parts of Divine Tone Project that can be catalyzed by external forces have been completed. The rest depends on your own exploration."

"I hope you can make your own decisions."

It belongs to me? But is that really the right decision?

Hua put away the letter, then couldn't help but look at his palm.

Arriving at a secluded corner, I tried to control the Honkai Energy as usual, transforming it into my own power.

However, the result was disappointing; only a tiny, pitiful flame appeared in her palm.

This outcome was clearly within Hua's expectations—the power that the Divine Tone Project can unleash is closely related to the user's mental state, and given her current confused state, it's quite normal to get this result.

If it were Doctor Ai Yue, what decision would he make?

Hua thought for a moment and then gave a wry smile—given Doctor Ai Yue's personality and abilities, he would definitely choose to have both.

But I don't have that ability...

So, just because you can't do it, does that mean you should give up?

Hua seemed to hear someone say this in his ear.

She suddenly raised her head, as if she had gained some insight in that instant.

Yes, if you give up just because you can't do it, then how are you any different from your former self?

Hua seemed to have finally made up her mind. She turned around and ran towards the First Research Institute.

83

Chapter 83 Even cats are going to the battlefield.

In the darkness, Aponia opened her eyes.

The 37th attempt ended in failure—no matter how hard she searched in Australia, she could not sense any mental fluctuations belonging to Ai Yue.

For humans, the moment their mental fluctuations dissipate means the end of their life, and even Fused Warrior are no exception.

This is precisely why Aponia was so flustered at the beginning.

However, Ai Yue specifically pointed this out in his letter to him.

"Once I become Herrscher, I will definitely find a way to block your mental perception and thus conceal my whereabouts. So, even if you can't find me, you absolutely cannot give up. Even if you can't succeed at first, as Kevin and the others attack, I will eventually reveal a weakness, and at that time, you will be able to find me."

Recalling what Ai Yue wrote in his letter, Aponia hesitated for a moment, but finally gave up on her 38th attempt. The continuous long-distance search had taken a toll on her mental strength, but now it seemed that without the help of Kevin and the others, she really couldn't find Ai Yue.

In that case, let's wait for the right opportunity.

Aponia stood up and left the dark room.

At this moment, she is in the "The Deepest Place" of that prison, far removed from civilization.

As the de facto manager here, Aponia would come here every now and then to inspect the place and lend a helping hand to the "prisoners" who needed help, alleviating their inner pain through psychological means.

Thanks to the various new devices provided by Ai Yue, Aponia has successfully helped some people barely return to normal, and some are now able to leave the area.

Although they still cannot leave the island, at least they can live in the sunshine, which is undoubtedly a huge improvement.

After completing this inspection, Aponia left and returned to the Moth to Fire.

She had originally intended to go to the First Research Institute to discuss the future plans with Mobius, but at that moment she suddenly frowned and looked in another direction.

She suddenly sensed a familiar mental fluctuation nearby.

A moment later, Aponia spotted a furtive figure.

"Pardo, what are you doing here?"

Seeing the cat-eared girl fiddling with the door of a transport plane, trying to unlock it, Aponia finally couldn't help but ask.

"Ah!"

Pardofelis, who was focused on unlocking the door, was startled by Aponia. She turned around and breathed a sigh of relief when she realized it was someone she knew. "Sister Nia, why do you walk so quietly? You scared me to death!"

"Are you just too focused?"

Aponia glanced at her toes hovering a few centimeters above the ground and shook her head slightly. "Are you trying to sneak off to Australia?"

"Yes,"

Pardofelis said matter-of-factly, "Ai Yue was left there alone, of course I have to go back to find him!"

"But how will you find him?"

Aponia looked at the girl and said, "No one can pinpoint Ai Yue's location right now, not even me. Are you going to rely on your intuition and try your luck in such a vast area?"

"Yes, I'm very lucky!"

"Maybe we'll see Brother Yue as soon as we land?" Pardofelis said confidently.

"Even if you do find Ai Yue, he is now Herrscher and may not remember you, nor may he still have human emotions."

Aponia continued, "What would you do if he tried to kill you?"

"I... I don't know..."

This time, Pardofelis didn't deny it; she was clearly well aware of the Herrscher's terror and ruthlessness. "But no matter what, I have to go!"

"Then why not act with us?"

Aponia sighed. "Collective action is obviously more likely to succeed than individual action, isn't it?"

"Because you definitely won't take me."

Pardofelis said somewhat resignedly, her tail unconsciously slapping against the plane beside her, "It's always been like this. Brother Yue always tries to keep me far away from danger, and this time will definitely be no exception."

From the very beginning when we entered the Moth to Fire —no, even before we arrived here, it was already like this.

But with Ai Yue in such a serious situation, how could Pardofelis remain indifferent? Even knowing that she was just throwing her life away, she was determined to go to Australia!

This was Pardofelis's idea—she didn't want to abandon everyone and act alone; rather, she knew she couldn't participate in the plan, so she wanted to do everything she could to return to Australia.

If Pardofelis had known from the beginning that Ai Yue was playing such a big game, she would never have left so easily.