Ancestor Kevin, Forever the GOAT! / I Want to See the Fairy Lady All Dressed Up!

"If any more Honkai events occur in the future, Kevin can handle them first. As for Elysia and Sakura... if it's not necessary, they should stay at home as much as possible. After all, the Herrscher that follow are all more dangerous than the last."

Ling Xi felt it was appropriate to give this identity to Kevin, because in the manga, both the Sixth Herrscher and Seventh Herrscher were destroyed by Kevin. Giving this credit to Kevin now would be a way of restoring history!

Moreover, considering that the Herrscher would become increasingly dangerous in the future, Ling Xi was also worried about Sakura and Elysia the front lines. Therefore, she naturally hoped to push the fight against the Honkai to Kevin and May as much as possible, so that Elysia and Sakura could stay by her side and be protected.

In short, Ling Xi felt that her suggestion had only benefits and no drawbacks!

As for the identity of a human hero...

Ha, what's the point!

"Alright, I'll discuss it with Mei. I don't think Mei will refuse."

Seeing this, Mobius had no choice but to agree, since this identity was of no use other than temporarily showing off!

"Alright, Ling Xi, you can go back now."

Mobius stretched and chuckled, "I have to do an experiment now. You won't be of much help if you stay. Go back and rest."

"Forehead..."

Ling Xi seemed to want to retort, but... well, in the research of a big shot like Mobius, her only role was to be studied.

"Okay, Doctor, I'll come again tomorrow."

Since the Doctor had already started asking people to leave, Ling Xi decided not to stay any longer, since there was nothing to do there anyway.

"Um."

Mobius nodded and laughed, "Don't forget, you can only come tomorrow if you've got Seele on your side. If you haven't, then you don't need to come tomorrow, since you're not of any use anyway."

Ling Xi: "..." Does it have to be this real?

"Hey, Ling Xi, what did Mobius mean when he said he'd come back tomorrow after he'd settled things with Seele?"

After leaving the laboratory, Elysia couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Forehead..."

Ling Xi touched her nose and laughed, "It means exactly what it says, just get Seele's literal meaning."

"Heh, what, aren't I and Sakura enough?"

Elysia looked at Ling Xi with a half-smile, as if questioning him, then hugged Sakura's arm and snorted, "Sakura, see, I told you this guy is unreliable. Look, he's only been with us for three days, and he can't help but want to get bored with the old and crave the new again."

"Hey... Elysia, it's not that serious."

Sakura also smiled and said, "After all, Seele is our sister. Although some changes have occurred, it cannot change the fact that Seele is our sister. Besides... as long as Ling Xi is happy, then it's really nothing."

"Tch, Ling Xi is spoiled by you."

Elysia gave a soft hum, but it was clearly mostly a joke.

"Alright, actually this wasn't my idea, it's mainly the Doctor."

Ling Xi spread her hands helplessly and smiled, "Because the Doctor wants to study why Seele is different from you, he asked me to take Seele for some physical examinations the day after I settled things with Seele. That way, the Doctor might be able to find the cause and solve the problem."

"Um?"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Elysia and Sakura immediately became serious. Seele is different from us...

Obviously, that's all there is to it, and Mobius...

Damn it, how dare he secretly research this behind our backs? Is that guy trying to sneak away by himself?

In an instant, Elysia and Sakura exchanged a knowing glance and nodded simultaneously, as if they had reached some kind of consensus.

Chapter 365: Ancestor Kevin, forever a god!

Elysia looked at Sakura, and Sakura also looked at Elysia, and then...

The two nodded at the same time, seemingly having reached a consensus!

"Um?"

Ling Xi looked puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

"Hehe, it's nothing."

Elysia immediately smiled and said, "We're just discussing what to eat tonight. We're in town now, so let's go buy some ingredients."

"Uh-huh."

As soon as Elysia finished speaking, Sakura nodded in agreement and smiled, "The big supermarkets in the city often have discounts, so it's relatively more cost-effective to buy groceries there."

Ling Xi: "..." You're still such a thrifty and good wife...

"Okay, it's been a while since I've taken you guys out to play, let's go shopping today."

Seeing that both Elysia and Sakura were interested, Ling Xi didn't refuse and said with a smile, "You two get ready. I'll go find Seele first, and then go straight home."

OK!

"Clear!"

Both of them nodded to indicate that they understood.

So, in the afternoon, Ling Xi took four people—two adults, one middle school student, and one child—to the city to play, but...

Compared to the once bustling capital of the Mu Continent, the city now seems much more desolate. Although it is still prosperous, the whole city seems to lack a bit of life. Most people look lifeless, and many facilities, especially entertainment facilities, are mostly closed.

In short, the entire city no longer resembles a normal city.

"Ah, no wonder the Doctor said that humanity needs heroes."

Seeing this, Ling Xi understood why Mobius had to pin the credit for eliminating the Herrscher on one person. Because, in a sense, a hero is hope, even if... it's just a fake hero.

"Um..."

Sakura nodded slightly without saying anything.

"This was their own choice."

Elysia forced a lighthearted smile. Although she didn't want this to happen, nor did she want humanity to be destroyed in this way, but...

Humanity must bear the consequences of its chosen path. Therefore, even if Elysia disagrees with Ling Xi's actions, she won't clash with Ling Xi because... although she is human, she is also Ling Xi's wife, so when it comes to choosing sides...

Actually, Elysia still leans more towards Ling Xi, because some people really went too far this time.

"Ling Xi, why don't we go back soon?"

Ling also tugged at Ling Xi's hand, feeling that the outside world wasn't very fun and was too oppressive.

"I think it's okay."

Seele nodded and said, "This is completely different from when we came here before. I... don't really like it here."

"Okay, let's go home after we've bought our things."

Ling Xi didn't refuse, after all, there really wasn't much to do in the city now. With the Herrscher's arrival and the Honkai, all resources had to be focused on human survival, and entertainment and other cultural activities had naturally plummeted. After all...

When even survival is a problem, who has the time to play these games?

In short, although Mobius has not yet officially switched human society to a wartime economy, many people have already begun stockpiling food and digging tunnels in preparation for future disasters.

As a result, people in various positions will naturally lose their will to work, and over time, human society will naturally collapse!

Therefore, this is why Mobius needs to help humanity create a hero. Regardless of whether humanity has hope in the future, right now... it is necessary to make humanity feel hopeful. Otherwise, humanity might destroy itself before the Herrscher even arrives.

Although the city was somewhat desolate, Ling Xi and the others still managed to buy what they needed, but...

Everyone is rushing to buy and hoard goods, and supermarkets are experiencing shortages...

In the evening, Ling Xi was at home with his three wives and sister-in-law, eating dinner and watching the news. The Doctor had sent a message earlier, telling everyone to watch the news, as there was something important to announce that night!

[Welcome to Fire Chaser News, viewers. Today's main content includes Dr. Mobius and Doctor Mobius reorganized the institute, dividing the research objectives into ten groups, each responsible for different tasks.]

[Doctor Mobius announced that the Stigmata Project has made significant progress, and the plan to implant Stigmata Gene into the entire population is also in full swing. I believe that in the near future, everyone will be able to resist Honkai Energy!]

[The Flame-Chasing Moths has revealed the human hero who defeated the Sixth Herrscher and Seventh Herrscher: Kevin, Stigmata Warrior serving Doctor Mobius. Kevin participated in the campaign against the Fifth Herrscher and possesses strength comparable to Ling Xi's. I believe that under Kevin's leadership, humanity will surely defeat the Honkai. Both Dr. Mobius and Kevin are full of confidence in the future. Now, please do not panic and return to your posts.]

"Puff..."

Elysia suddenly burst out laughing, unable to resist commenting, "While I know humans need heroes, and Kevin fits the bill, isn't this a bit of an exaggeration?"

"Are you referring to Kevin having strength comparable to Ling Xi's?"

Sakura also looked at Elysia with a smile. Obviously, she also felt that this praise was a bit excessive. After all, Ling Xi's strength... she and Elysia had experienced it firsthand in every aspect.

"Yes."

Elysia nodded and laughed, "Kevin and I have sparred before. Although I am indeed a little worse than him, it won't be easy for him to defeat me. But to say that he's no weaker than Ling Xi... well, hehe, whatever, humans need to be happy."

"Elysia, don't say that."

Hearing Elysia's complaints, Ling Xi couldn't help but laugh, "Although Kevin is indeed not as good as me now, Kevin has only just received the Stigmata Gene implantation, and he hasn't undergone the Hypervariable Surgery yet, so his potential is still unknown, and..."

"Besides the Stigmata Gene, you two also have my help, but even so, you are still not as powerful as Kevin, so..."

At this point, Ling Xi shook her head and smiled, "Kevin's strength and talent are beyond doubt. Given time, Kevin's strength will definitely catch up with or even surpass mine. That's for sure."

After all, Ling Xi knew the script, and was also well aware that the Previous Era had many Fused Warrior like Kevin or even surpassed Kevin, and Kevin was the kind of being who could single-handedly Herrscher later on, so...

Kevin's strength has only just begun. In a few years, especially after Kevin fuses with the Hypervariable Factor, he will reach his true full potential!

Even now, I wouldn't dare say I could definitely win against that kind of being; I might even be instantly defeated if I made a single mistake!

Of course, this only applies to myself now, and the real future... well, that's another story!

After all, Kevin will improve and grow, and I, Ling Xi, will naturally not stand still. To cope with possible future crises, my current strength is far from enough!

Chapter 366: I want to see Miss Fairy dressed up in her finest attire!

"Well... I'm not saying I'm underestimating Kevin, I just feel..."

Elysia shrugged and laughed, "This news is just a bit exaggerated. I was just making fun of it; I didn't mean any harm."

"Oh, yes, I know."

Ling Xi smiled at Elysia, completely trusting Elysia.

Although, judging from both their first impression of her in the Elysian Realm and Mobius's assessment, this girl didn't seem like a simple character; she seemed more like a scheming, manipulative woman who never spoke the truth. But...

At least, in the year or so since I met her, and in the six months or so since we had been in close contact, I don't think I've ever heard her lie to me. Even if she did occasionally, it was just a joke or she was teasing me, and she would always explain it away quickly!

Rather, it's more accurate to say that, compared to Elysia, the Doctor has tricked her more often.

Therefore, Ling Xi is now somewhat confused about Elysia's personality. After all, she seems sincere on the surface, but also seems quite calculating. And after so much time getting to know her, Alicia hasn't tried to outsmart her. So...

Either Mobius is worthy of slander, or I simply don't know her well enough.

But then again, I already know Elysia quite well, I'm at least 20 centimeters tall...

Uh, cough cough!

In short, the feeling I had of Elysia was completely different from my initial impression of her.

It's like when this girl suddenly approached me and said she liked me, which made me very wary. I always felt she had some ulterior motive, but now it seems...

They've been together for over six months, and as for their intentions...

Aside from Elysia being able to enhance her Honkai Energy Adaptability through her own power, it seems she didn't gain any other benefits, so...

Is it possible—and I mean possible—that Elysia simply likes me and that's why she's getting close to me, and that things aren't actually as complicated as I think?

If it were the Ling Xi of the past, she would have immediately put the rice bowl down and shouted, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

But now...

Ling Xi now doubts herself more than she doubts Elysia ...

"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Ling Xi's gaze naturally caught Elysia's attention, and she immediately laughed and said, "What? Is it because I'm pretty that looking at me makes you want to eat two more bowls of food?"

"Yes, that's right."

Ling Xi nodded decisively and smiled, "A feast for the eyes, that's probably what it means now."

"Hehe, such a feast for the eyes, mmm..."