Nico Olvia's Worries

"... ha?"

Seemingly completely taken aback by Lin Yan's words, Nico Olvia was stunned.

After realizing what had happened, he couldn't help but show an expression of utter disbelief.

What exactly is this man saying?

This is only natural.

After all, Lin Yan's behavior was just too bizarre, wasn't it?

First, they suddenly appeared here, then I bumped into them, and now they want to cooperate?

"... Excuse my frankness, but I don't know what we could work on together."

After a brief moment of stunned silence.

Nico Olvia spoke calmly.

After all, she was just a scholar who couldn't even kill a chicken.

Although she wasn't entirely sure about the man's strength.

But no matter what, they are much stronger than me.

What happened before proves it.

As everyone knows, the weak have no say in the face of the strong, and Nico Olvia didn't think Lin Yan needed to cooperate with her.

I like intelligent women.

Seeing Nico Olvia's calm demeanor, Lin Yan couldn't help but smile and snap her fingers.

He then spoke directly.

"Let me be blunt, I need that thing you wanted to take before, and then you need to translate it for me."

"?!"

Nico Olvia's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

So that's what they've got their eye on?!

Nico Olvia felt a chill creep into her heart.

However, before she could even open her mouth to refute, Lin Yan simply waved her hand to interrupt her.

"Don't interrupt me yet. This is a collaboration, and I'll certainly show my sincerity. How about this: if you help me translate what's on that thing, I'll save the lives of everyone in Ohara. How about it?"

"..."

Nico Olvia fell silent instantly.

Seeing her hesitant expression, Lin Yan couldn't help but sneer.

Don't be naive.

Lin Yan spoke to the woman very seriously.

"Do you think no one knows what you're doing? I'm sure you know without me reminding you that what you're doing could bring utter destruction to this place at any moment."

As she spoke, Lin Yan paused slightly.

"Let me be frank, in a few years at most, the World Government will discover what's going on here, and then..."

Lin Yan didn't continue speaking.

But the meaning is all too obvious.

The World Government would never allow anyone to research the Void Century; for them, it is an absolute no-go zone.

With no fighting ability whatsoever, Ohara's fate was predictable.

That is indeed the case.

According to the plot that Lin Yan knows, Ohara will soon be completely destroyed.

This was also the opportunity that led to his deal with Nico Olvia.

If the woman in front of her helps her translate those things, Lin Yan will save the lives of all the scholars here.

Isn't that a great deal?

"..."

Hearing Lin Yan's earnest declaration, Nico Olvia felt a chill run down her spine, and an internal struggle began to rage within her.

She was once a very dedicated researcher.

But gradually...

Nico Olvia discovers that things are not as simple as she imagined.

So today.

That's why she secretly sneaked in here, wanting to take away the most important research data and escape Ohara.

This is also one of her ways of protecting her companions.

But if this man in front of me can do that...

Nico Olvia hesitated for a long time.

Lin Yan didn't urge him; he knew that this was an extremely important decision for the woman in front of him.

It concerns the lives and fortunes of many people.

Nico Olvia hesitated for a long time before finally raising her eyes and speaking to Lin Yan, word by word.

"I have to admit, I'm tempted."

As she spoke, the woman paused slightly.

"But I don't believe you can do it unless you can prove to me that you have the ability. If you really do, I don't mind making this deal with you!"

"A good woman!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan immediately revealed a wild smile on her face.

How can I prove to her that I am capable of protecting Ohara?

It couldn't be simpler!

Lin Yan expressed great confidence in this.

You have to understand that his current strength already places him among the world's top experts.

Even the Buster Call, I've fought back before.

Thinking it over, Lin Yan stood up and smiled as she spoke to Nico Olvia in front of her.

"Let's go, I'll prove it to you."

"... Um."

Nico Olvia nodded quietly.

Looking at Lin Yan's wild and arrogant aura, she actually began to believe that this man could really do it...

This was a very unfounded premonition.

However, Nico Olvia firmly believed this.

One reason is naturally Lin Yan's confident demeanor.

On the other hand...

She probably knows it very well herself.

Even if they stole the research data here and abandoned everything to escape, it would only be a temporary solution.

As long as Ohara's research continues.

It will be discovered someday.

Paper can never truly contain fire.

When that day comes, it will likely be the day of Ohara's destruction.

And that's precisely because I understand this perfectly well.

Nico Olvia was genuinely tempted by Lin Yan's offer.

After all, if she had a choice, she wouldn't want to leave her hometown and abandon her precious daughter here alone...

Nico Olvia decided to at least give it a try!

So, there's not much to say about what happened after that.

Seeing the woman's resolute expression, Lin Yan smiled gently, grabbed her arm, and then, under Nico Olvia's panicked gaze, her figure flashed and disappeared in an instant.

Kamui activated!

When the two reappeared, they were on an unnamed island.

"This..."

Even a scholar like Nico Olvia couldn't help but widen her eyes upon seeing the surrounding scene.

She didn't even realize what had happened!

How exactly did they do that?

Nico Olvia was starting to question the meaning of life.

However, before the woman could think for long, Lin Yan stretched lazily and asked with a smile.

"So, how can I prove it to you?"

How about we split the sea in front of us?