Chapter 231

The fact that the other party is favored by the Honkai, and the Honkai Side scientific research technology that I have been constantly mastering in the process of studying her, all indicate that there was something fishy about Freya's awakening.

If Freya were to betray humanity after conquering the world, then... human civilization would be completely extinguished at that moment.

Even so, Otto still had to admit that Freya did a better job than him.

However, he certainly couldn't easily praise the other person verbally, especially since the other person's personality was such that they liked being praised.

"Is that so? I felt Freya was really amazing... A lot of people are paying attention to this new antibody."

Theresa was unaware of Otto's true thoughts and was worried that the new antibody might bring disaster to Freya. She thought about contacting him that evening.

However, Otto did not expect that the storm unleashed by the new antibody would be more than just that.

Kiana felt helpless when the World Serpent Organization's research team was sent back. Although Jackal's ability as a combat commander was subpar, and she herself was unaware of this, losing Jackal was indeed a huge blow to the World Serpent Organization.

Such a massive World Serpent Organization is unable to find a researcher to replace Jackal in taking over the Stigmata Project.

After learning about the new antibody, Gray Serpent knew that it would work perfectly with the Stigmata Project. Ultimately, the purpose of the Stigmata Project was to recombine the Stigmata fragments hidden in human DNA.

This process requires a massive amount of Honkai Energy to stimulate the body, and most people simply cannot withstand the erosion of Honkai Energy, so they die directly from the erosion before their DNA can recombine.

Jackal's plan was to use raw materials provided by the Schicksal to create a drug to treat Honkai Energy infection, and then use that drug to create an activator for Stigmata.

"Lord White Serpent, even if we conduct the Stigmata Activation Plan on a small scale, the possibility of failure is too high. I think... we should first obtain the new antibody developed by the Acting Grand Bishop Schicksal. Only with the new antibody can we ensure the success rate of activating the Stigmata!"

Although Gray Serpent wasn't a researcher, he was somewhat of an expert in intelligence and organizational management, so he could naturally glean some insights from the data and information that the Schicksal publicly released.

"... I know, so I sent a research team to Schicksal, but they sent it back." Kiana scratched her head, feeling incredibly frustrated.

The Acting Grand Bishop Schicksal truly despises the World Serpent Organization.

This premise alone makes it difficult for the World Serpent Organization to obtain new antibodies through normal channels.

In fact, the Schicksal accepted all the volunteers sent by various countries, but the volunteers sent by the World Serpent were returned.

"I'll have a proper talk with her tonight."

Kiana sighed again.

Compared to the Gray Serpent and the ruling classes of various countries, Kiana, as the sister of the Acting Grand Bishop, knew better about how the new antibody was made.

We also know which stage the other party's experiment is currently at.

With a large number of volunteers who were not afraid of risking their lives, Freya naturally implanted the new antibody into their bodies.

Whether the tests were conducted in areas with moderate or high levels of Honkai Energy, the new antibodies performed far better than expected. In fact, volunteers in areas with high levels of Honkai Energy contamination only showed weakness; the new antibodies in their bodies were not damaged and combined well with the human immune system.

Although the new antibody can resist the erosion of Honkai Energy, the environment contaminated by Honkai Energy is not suitable for long-term habitation.

"How about we send Lord Black Serpent to take action?"

"No, Father has been honing his martial arts skills lately to release his boundless energy. I just arranged a thousand opponents for him." Kiana's voice suddenly turned cold.

"..."

Gray Serpent knew the value of silence when it came to its acting leader's ever-changing moods.

He did have a lot of opinions about 'Lord Black Serpent' who would flirt with the female members of his organization at the drop of a hat. Even though the other party was just talking nonsense and spent most of his time drinking and eating meat with other members, he had completely corrupted the atmosphere within the World Serpent Organization.

The World Serpent Organization was in a period of hardship and preparation, waiting for the return of World Serpent true leader, Lord Kevin.

They can continue to let 'Lord Black Serpent' corrupt the atmosphere within the World Serpent Organization. When Lord Kevin returns, all that awaits him will be a group of 'five poisons' who are proficient in eating, drinking, gambling, whoring, and smoking.

Although I really wanted to praise Lord White Serpent for his wisdom, upon closer reflection, I realized that this was ultimately a family matter, and there was absolutely no need for me to interfere.

"Lady White Serpent, only by obtaining the new antibody can we ensure the success of our upcoming Stigmata activation experiment..."

Gray Serpent is also helpless about this. The World Serpent Organization is currently lacking a successor for Jackal, which has caused many experiments that should have been carried out to be postponed.

They finally found a village that could be used for experiments, but the success rate of the experiments was too low. Perhaps only one in a thousand or ten thousand people would die to produce a Stigmata bearer.

"I hope that Lord White Serpent will persuade the Acting Grand Bishop Schicksal..." Gray Serpent knelt on one knee, bowing his head and speaking earnestly.

"Tell her the exact location of the Spatial Key. I only hinted that it was in London, but Freya is busy relocating headquarters and doesn't have many troops left in Europe. We haven't found it yet... Anyway, the Spatial Key will fall into her hands sooner or later, so we might as well use it to our advantage."

"...Okay." The Gray Serpent hesitated for a moment before replying with difficulty.

After all, even if the Acting Grand Bishop of Schicksal had evacuated Europe, there was still a Grand Bishop of Schicksal Europe there.

The Gray Serpent couldn't afford to mess with the small monster, and it certainly didn't want to provoke the big monster.

273. Jackal, be prepared to have your belly emptied.

The World Serpent Organization remains in a difficult situation, as the Acting Grand Bishop of the Schicksal utterly despises this organization that stole his sister away.

Before the controversy surrounding the new antibody had subsided, news of the World Serpent Organization and the Schicksal openly trading the Second Divine Key spread like wildfire.

Not long after, the Schicksal's exploration team observed Distorted Space fifty meters above the River Thames.

However, given that neither the Schicksal nor the Anti-Entropy Organization currently possesses the necessary detection equipment to access the interior of the Distorted Space, this news has once again stirred up controversy.

No one expected that the Second Divine Key had been hidden here all along.

Otto, who was hiding in Europe, was completely bewildered. The Second Divine Key was so close, yet he hadn't noticed it at all.

However, without the detailed coordinates provided by the World Serpent Organization, the exploration team sent by Freya would never find the Distorted Space of the Second Divine Key, even if they searched for a lifetime.

"Um, wait a minute, Jackal, what did you say is in the Second Divine Key?"

Freya, who was still reviewing the report, exclaimed in surprise.

Volunteers who have received the new antibodies are now living in heavily polluted areas, and according to the experimental report, the new antibodies in the volunteers' bodies have not changed at all.

Freya originally planned to place a new batch of volunteers injected with the new antibody in the disaster zone of the simulated Great Honkai Center, but she had to suspend the environmental experiment of the new antibody because of Jackal's answer.

The exploration team she had arranged was meeting up with the Valkyrie forces that had gone to provide support. The Valkyrie forces that provided support carried Titan Mech that were responsible for destroying the Distorted Space.

Although it's not a new type of Titan Mech, the older Titan Mech also has many excellent features.

After modification, it can carry a powerful Honkai Energy cannon. Although it cannot compare with the output limit of the new Titan Mech, it is more than enough to destroy the Distorted Space where the Second Divine Key is stored.

"Say it again!" Freya snapped.

"Yes, Lord Freya! It is said that the Lord left a safety measure in the Second Divine Key, using one percent of his own power to create a false body so that no ignorant mortals would touch the Divine Key..."

"A fake body? What's that? An echo of power or a puppet?" Freya frowned. "Can't you just speak properly?"

"Yes, Lord Freya..." The Jackal immediately straightened up, scattering the documents in his hands all over the floor, which displeased Freya.

At this moment, she regretted promoting Jackal to assistant; with such good treatment, he had indeed become useless.

"According to Gray Serpent, it was an autonomous weapon called Armed Puppet. The Armed Puppet also came from the technology of Previous Civilization. The doll was instilled with the Lord's combat consciousness, and the weapon in its hand seemed to be a replica of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment..."

"Tsk, you should have told me this information sooner." Freya said and then immediately contacted her adjutant.

"Rita, issue orders to the Valkyrie unit and exploration team that went to provide support. The operation is temporarily canceled. They are to remain on standby at the scene. No one is allowed to approach the Distorted Space. I will make further arrangements later."

"Yes, sir!" Rita replied crisply from the other end of the communicator, immediately sending a message to the Valkyrie unit that had gone to provide support to cease combat.

On this side, Freya wanted to get detailed information about the Second Divine Key.

"Jackal, be prepared to have your belly emptied out—!!"

"Yes, yes... I will tell you everything." Faced with Freya's sudden cruel smile, the Jackal trembled like a puppy cornered by a monster.

Before long, Freya learned the general situation of the Second Divine Key from the Jackal.

Of course... Jackal didn't know much either, since although the Second Divine Key belonged to the World Serpent Second Divine Key, it was kept in the Distorted Space.

Given the World Serpent Organization's past practices, they certainly wouldn't do many conspicuous actions. Just gathering near the River Thames, and even bringing powerful weapons, would definitely attract the attention of the Schicksal.

Keep in mind that at that time, the headquarters of the Schicksal was still in Europe, and a large number of Floating Battleship could arrive over the River Thames at any time.

"You can come with me too, but first, I need to make plans with Rita."

The Second Divine Key is a spatial key created in the Previous Era using the core of the Second Herrscher.

Whether it's Aurora, the current vessel for the Second Herrscher's power, or Freya, who can use the Second Herrscher's power, the Second Divine Key should not fall into the hands of anyone else.

"Rita, you're from England, right? Want to go sightseeing in London together?"

"???"

The adjutant on the other end of the communication screen was completely bewildered by Freya's remarks.

"My lord? The Second Divine Key is still above the River Thames..."

"I know, but acquiring the Second Divine Key is a bit troublesome and requires some preparation. As the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, I will definitely participate in this operation, and the Assault Team will also be going. In that case, let's just take a stroll around London together. We haven't had this opportunity before."

Freya has always loved the famous city of Fog City, even though Freya is German by birth.

"Is that so? If you don't mind, I'd be happy to be your guide."

"Wow~ You're going to be a guide? I'm really looking forward to it." Freya gave a warm smile, which made the trembling Jackal next to her envious.

Although they were all smiles, the smile she had when she was being 'questioned' was far too frightening to describe as hideous, terrifying, or cruel; it simply couldn't capture the horror of that moment.

Jackal admitted that he had forgotten a lot of things, dropped valuable documents all over the floor, and messed up the order, which explained why he had angered the other party so much.

That was truly terrifying.

I felt like a puppy being grabbed by a dragon, about to be swallowed whole, even if the dragon was smiling, it was a terrifying smile from a gaping maw full of sharp fangs.

Of course, the Jackal also longed for that gentle smile from the other person.

However, this gentle smile seems to be the privilege of only a few people.

"Go and arrange the entry procedures. I will decide on the Floating Battleship for entry."

The most troublesome thing about Europe is that it is a small country, but it has a huge number of countries. Some countries have not signed defense treaties with the Schicksal, which means that those countries refuse to let the Schicksal's Floating Battleship pass over their countries.

"Yes, sir."

Rita agreed. After ending the call, Freya thought for a moment, then contacted Welt and explained the matter to him.

"Is there an insurance policy left by Kevin, the leader of the World Serpent Organization, in the Second Divine Key? A kind of autonomous Armed Puppet? Freya, could you let me analyze it later?"

Welt became interested in the Armed Puppet.

Those who possess the abilities of the Herrscher of Reason will naturally be curious about the technology of the Previous Era.

"Of course, there are also replicas of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment. The Previous Era had the technology to manufacture the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment, and the creators of the Armed Puppet also had the technology to replicate it. If we can analyze the replicas, it can provide inspiration for the [Throne of the Gods] series that the weapons research department is currently studying."

The main departments within the Schicksal are divided into the Advanced Systems Department, which mainly researches the technology of combining Honkai Energy with the human body. Artificial Stigmata technology is one of its important achievements. Of course, most of the researchers punished by Freya came from this department.

The energy sector is primarily responsible for basic theoretical research on Honkai Energy and providing support for the launch of other projects.

The weapons research and development department is responsible for developing weapons that convert Honkai Energy into combat energy based on the theories proposed by the energy department. Currently, the Research Institute 1504 is leading other weapons research institutes and the weapons research and development department of Anti-Entropy to develop new weapons.

The so-called "Throne of the Gods" series is a weapon designed to replace the Divine Key.

Of course, this is the upper limit of the weapons development department's expectations for the [Throne of the Gods]. Setting a higher goal at the beginning means that even if the goal is not achieved, only half of it will be better than the original smaller goal.

Besides these three departments, the Schicksal also has Propaganda Department, an intelligence department, and so on, which will not be detailed here.

I originally thought that even if the [Throne of the Gods] series was designed, not many Valkyrie could handle it, but now it seems that the [Throne of the Gods] series currently under development may not be able to keep up with the growth of Type-B Valkyrie.

So initially, the target height was jokingly set at the Divine Key, but the actual goal was half of it... Even half of that is stronger than existing Honkai Energy weapons, and the weapons development department can no longer hold such ideas.

Only by reaching half of the Divine Key can one avoid the fate of [Throne of the Gods] being obsolete after a period of use.

"A replica of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment? Hmm, indeed... With our current technology, we should be able to replicate it..."

Even though Freya and Welt can both use the Herrscher of Reason's abilities to replicate the Divine Key, the technology to create Divine Key is something neither of them currently possesses.

It's not just a technical issue, but also a gap in equipment.

"I am interested in the Armed Puppet that possesses one percent of Lord Kevin's power. Of course, if I can analyze the replica of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment, I personally wouldn't mind."

"If it really has even one percent of that ancestor's power, then we should be careful. I have fought him before, and aside from factors such as physical strength, in terms of combat skills and talent alone, neither the Schicksal nor the Anti-Entropy Organization has anyone who can rival him."

Freya shrugged at Welt on the communication screen.

Although she was given the title of the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, in reality she was completely bullying the weak, using her Honkai Energy control over Honkai energy, far exceeding that of Honkai Beast and Deadman Warriors, and the use of various Herrscher abilities to achieve a crushing effect.

Being on par with a Herrscher is about to mature, such a difference in attributes naturally makes it easy to crush the opponent.

The problem is... even Freya has to admit that if she had ten or twenty more years, she could have beaten him to a pulp.