Humanity Isn't Worth Saving! / A Promise to Seel...

Ling Xi asked tentatively, though it was basically a no-brainer.

"Um..."

Mobius nodded slightly and said quietly, "Ling Xi, you and I are both very clear about Seele's situation. Although I have tried my best to change the outcome, to be honest, I am not very confident, because there is really too little time."

Ling Xi remained silent in response to Mobius's words, unable to refute them, because it was indeed the truth.

"Why..."

Mobius stretched, then sat down in her chair and said, "If things don't turn around in the end, then... you should know what to do. At least... Seele still has the Gemini Stigmata!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xi seemed to want to say something, but... what should she say?

Should we argue against it? No, there's no way to argue against it, because things have really come to that point, so this is the final choice, and it can only be the final choice...

Of course, this is only a last resort, after all, there are still many things I can do before that!

Chapter 348: Humanity is not worth saving!

The next morning, Ling Xi received a message from Mobius and immediately took Seele to the laboratory. Ling Xi found that everyone was already in the laboratory.

Mobius, Elysia, Klein, Sakura and Rin, and... the two ancestors are all here!

Ling Xi immediately sensed that something was off.

"Doctor, what... what happened?"

Sensing that something was amiss, Ling Xi immediately questioned Mobius.

"Sigh, I overestimated those guys' bottom line, and I also overestimated the intelligence and bottom line of the general public."

Mobius sighed helplessly, then gestured for Klein to tell Ling Xi.

"Ling Xi!"

Klein walked directly to Ling Xi's side, then swiped to display a holographic screen and said, "After the Doctor refused to hand over Seele yesterday, headquarters made Seele's information public in all aspects. At the same time... they seriously exaggerated the losses caused by the Honkai the day before yesterday, and now a new wave of public opinion has been formed around the world!"

Klein then drew another image, adding, "Right now, there are protests all over the world demanding that we hand over the Sixth Herrscher, or perhaps even eliminate Sixth Herrscher!"

"Of course, there are some Flame-Chasing Moths behind this. Otherwise, how could such a big commotion have been caused in just two days? And their purpose in doing so is quite obvious!"

Finally, Klein re-entered the online community interface, where news about the Sixth Herrscher had completely dominated the screen. The official account even launched a poll on whether the Sixth Herrscher should be allowed to live freely in Mobius's laboratory!

As for the voting results...

Under the official guidance, the total number of participants reached 4 billion, and the number of people who chose "no" was also 4 billion, while the other option...

That is zero...

That's right, it's zero!

Meanwhile, there are many comments below...

Is Mobius stupid? He actually trusts a Herrscher?

Mobius is the kind of guy who should be selfish!

[The Sixth Herrscher's real name is Seele. She is someone close to Ling Xi and has a good relationship with Mobius, which is why they are so determined to protect her!]

The Herrscher must be eliminated!

Don't forget that Ling Xi eliminated two Herrscher back then. Are we really going to repay kindness with enmity now?

[Stop messing around upstairs! The Third Herrscher is in Changkong City, the Fourth Herrscher is in Oceania, and I'm in Kyoto. Neither of the Herrscher has anything to do with me, and he didn't save me. All I know is that the Sixth Herrscher must die!]

While Ling Xi's past contributions cannot be denied, Ling Xi is now incapable of fighting. We cannot overlook his current mistake simply because of his past achievements, even if the Sixth Herrscher is his family!

[It's rumored that the Sixth Herrscher is pregnant. Can Herrscher get pregnant?]

Then they should be eliminated even more; we must nip them in the bud!

Looking at all the comments and then at the zero number, Ling Xi didn't know if this was a result of official interference in the voting, but...

That number zero felt like a slap across the face. Yesterday, I was still thinking that many people in the world would support me, but the reality is...

At this moment, Ling Xi seemed to doubt her own answer back then. When the Fourth Herrscher asked her, was it worth it for humanity?

"Doctor."

Suddenly, Klein's expression changed slightly upon receiving the message. He said, "A large crowd of demonstrators has appeared outside and is attempting to storm the research institute!"

"What?"

Mobius was also taken aback for a moment, then immediately said, "Deploy the troops, and don't allow anyone to enter. Deploy the Fused Warrior units as well, but remember, try not to hurt anyone!"

"Yes, Doctor!"

Klein began making arrangements.

"Doctor, headquarters has also deployed troops!"

However, before Klein arrange the troops, new news came from the front. "Headquarters has dispatched 5,000 Stigmata troops, 20,000 regular troops, and three squads of Stigmata Warrior with Honkai Energy Adaptability of 400, and they have already confronted our people!"

"Damn it, those bastards were prepared!"

At this moment, Mobius realized that he had overestimated their bottom line. It seemed that they really didn't want Seele to live at all, not even for a minute!

"Ling Xi ..."

Mobius paused for a moment and said, "I have another plan that can buy some time."

The next day, the protests and clashes escalated further, and the resources of the Mobius Institute were cut off. Water, electricity, food and other supplies could not be replenished at all, and the entire institute was sealed off!

Meanwhile, online opposition to the Herrscher grew louder and louder, and Ling Xi went from being a hero who saved the world to a sinner who destroyed humanity. In short...

Everything is going in the direction that the Flame-Chasing Moths headquarters hoped for!

On the third day, the Mobius Labs issued a statement saying that it was willing to accept the headquarters' conditions and hand over Seele!

The world was in jubilation, with everyone calling for the execution of the Sixth Herrscher!

That night, Ling Xi and Seele defected from the Mobius Laboratory. Mobius sent Ying and Elysia to pursue them, but they returned empty-handed. In the end, Ling Xi and Seele disappeared into the night!

Subsequently, the world condemned the Mobius Lab, but Mobius could only express his regret, since there was nothing he could do about Ling Xi's defection!

Ultimately, the crisis in the laboratory was temporarily averted, but as for Ling Xi and Seele...

"Whew, I never thought I'd actually be able to come back."

In Changkong City in the Far East, Ling Xi led Seele out of the Honkai wormhole and looked at the city with some emotion.

"Yes, I never thought I'd come back here after being away for so long."

Seele smiled and nodded, looking at the city that had been reduced to ruins, feeling very emotional.

"Seele, let's find a place to stay first."

Ling Xi Seele's hand, then prepared to take Seele to find a hotel first.

"Uh-huh."

Seele naturally had no objections, nodded, and obediently followed Ling Xi.

Previously, Ling Xi and Mobius discussed it and ultimately chose to temporarily avoid it.

Seele has one week left, and Mobius plans to use this week to develop and refine a new plan. All Ling Xi needs to do is take Seele to hide for a while, and then return to the lab at the last minute to ask the Doctor for help. Then Seele's problem can be solved!

Once Seele's problem is resolved, Ling Xi won't care about public opinion at all, but right now...

All I wanted was to spend these last few days with Seele in peace, but if Seele couldn't change the fact that she was disappearing, then...

In order to meet Seele as soon as possible in the future, I can only accelerate the Previous Era with tears in my eyes!

As for why they came to Changkong City, it's because the Far East is currently the place with the lowest attention from the Flame-Chasing Moths. As for Changkong City, it's just because Ling Xi and Seele suddenly wanted to come back here for a visit.

After all, Ling Xi planned to take Seele on a trip Far East. Anyway, with masks on, who would recognize anyone?

Chapter 349: The Promise with Seele...

Over the next few days, Ling Xi and Seele vacationed in the Far East, enjoying all the pleasures of life.

The two seemed to have completely forgotten about the Sixth Herrscher and were thoroughly enjoying their leisurely days!

However, Ling Xi and her companion's whereabouts were still discovered. When they learned that the Sixth Herrscher had come to the Far East, the people of the Far East were filled with righteous indignation. Online and in real life, there was an overwhelming barrage of curses, demanding that Ling Xi and the Sixth Herrscher get out of the Far East!

During this time, there were people who came to kill Seele, but Ling Xi dealt with them all easily. However, because Ling Xi did not want to affect Seele's mood, she dealt with them secretly without letting Seele notice.

In short, Ling Xi will show no mercy to any enemy who dares to harm Seele.

"Seele, try this ice cream. I've heard it's really good."

At night, in front of an ice cream shop, Ling Xi bought ice cream for Seele. It was summer, and ice cream was an indispensable dessert.

"Um..."

Seele happily accepted it, then deliberately smiled and said, "I remember... a year ago, Ling Xi and Mobius also ate ice cream together at night, right?"

"Uh... cough cough, Seele, don't bring up the past!"

Ling Xi felt a little embarrassed, because she remembered what Seele was talking about very clearly. It was because of this incident that a series of chain reactions occurred, and in the end, she inexplicably ended up fighting with the Herrscher of Thunder...

"Hey-hey..."

Fortunately, Seele didn't blame her at all. She just smiled mischievously and then happily enjoyed her ice cream.

"Ling Xi".

After a moment, Seele asked again, "Can we... go to Changkong City?"

"Changkong City?"

Ling Xi paused for a moment, then asked, "Why are we going to Changkong City now?"

"It's nothing, it's just..."

Seele smiled slightly and said, "I just wanted to go back and take one last look before I left. After all... we met in Changkong City."

"Um... okay."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, but didn't refuse. After all, she had to return to the Mu Continent Research Institute in two days, so...

Before leaving, listen to Seele and go back to Changkong City for a visit.

"Hmm, Qianyu Academy, I never thought I'd be able to come back."

Soon after, the two returned to the familiar Changkong City, and this time they arrived at the entrance of the Qianyu Academy in Changkong City, and Seele immediately felt a little nostalgic.

"Seele, shall we go in and take a look?"

Ling Xi also looked at Seele with a smile. Although this place had been turned into ruins, she still remembered the things about this place very clearly.

"Uh-huh!"

Seele nodded quickly, then took Ling Xi's hand and walked inside.

"Ling Xi, look here!"

Suddenly, Seele stood at a certain spot near the school gate and laughed, "This is where we met, and... you still owe me a piece of jam bread!"

"Yes, yes, I will compensate you. I didn't say I wouldn't."

Ling Xi smiled and gently stroked Seele's hair. Indeed, for Seele, the two had met here, but for herself...

Long live Seele, my wife!

"Ling Xi, let's go check out the bakery again!"

After lingering for a while, Seele pulled Ling Xi to the bakery. Although the bakery had been reduced to ruins, Seele remembered its location clearly, as it used to be her breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

"A bakery..."

Ling Xi also remembers this place; she even got a piece of bread from Seele back then. This place can be said to be where their dream began, more than a year ago...

Afterwards, Seele took Ling Xi back to her dormitory. It was the same room, and the only piece of clothing Seele had left behind was still hanging there, although it had long since faded and become brittle.

In short, the two strolled around the academy for quite a while, and before they knew it, it was already late at night, but Seele was still very energetic.

"Ling Xi, let's go up the mountain and see the sunrise, okay?"

Finally, Seele wanted to see the sunrise.

"Sunrise?"