Still, their loyalty and willingness to die brought tears to his eyes.
They were not good people!
But their loyalty to Morgana was beyond question.
Just then, Dr. X's voice rang out. "Was I not clear enough, or did you fail to hear me? The Foundation has decided that Morgana must kill you herself."
"Not that you should kill yourselves!"
"Go ahead and try. If you manage to die, I lose."
At that, Dr. X turned to Morgana, his voice devoid of emotion. "Morgana, do it."
"Otherwise..."
"We, the SCP Foundation, will ensure that no Demon ever finds peace in death."
"You have one minute!"
"The countdown begins now!"
Dr. X snapped his fingers. A clock appeared out of thin air, floating overhead as it began to count down.
When the clock appeared, Dr. X muttered under his breath, "What kind of nonsense is this?"
"They even tried that noble-sacrifice routine. When the Foundation decides when and how you die..."
"You die at that time, in the way we decide."
"You think you can kill yourselves and win everyone's admiration? You're not worthy!"
The viewers watched the clock counting down in midair, then looked at Dr. X's expressionless face. Their eyes were filled with shock.
They knew the SCP Foundation was heavy-handed.
But they had never imagined it could be this heavy-handed!
The Foundation had ordered Morgana to kill those Demons herself, and she had to obey. Otherwise, it would not only reject her surrender but also condemn her and the entire Demon Civilization...
To never find peace in death.
This went beyond a blatant slap in the face.
It was more like squatting on Morgana's shoulders and giving her a bout of diarrhea.
She could surrender!
But first, she had to personally kill 347 Demons as proof of her submission. Otherwise, the SCP Foundation would not accept it!
The SCP Foundation really was domineering.
[Sengoku: The Foundation's methods really are ruthless. I wonder if Morgana will submit?]
[Ichigo Kurosaki: Submit, my ass! Of course she'll fight back! A man born under heaven can't spend his life bowing to someone else.]
[Ryokugyu: Same here!]
[Tatsumaki: @Ichigo Kurosaki @Ryokugyu! You two have read too much Romance of the Three Kingdoms!]
[Aizen: Whatever Morgana chooses, she's finished. If she refuses, she and the Demon Civilization will never find peace in death. If she kills them, everything she believes in will crumble.]
[Once a powerful person's convictions collapse, they may never advance again.]
[It doesn't get more ruthless than destroying someone from the inside out!]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Two birds with one stone. They can break Morgana and intimidate the other interstellar civilizations of the Super God Universe. Whoever makes the decisions at the SCP Foundation is no ordinary person.]
[Mei Terumi: If it were me, I think I'd do it. But afterward, I'd take my own life!]
[Hinata: This choice is too hard! I can't make it, Chen.]
[Hiashi Hyuga: You must, whether you can or not! It's your duty as the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Family's main branch.]
[Hinata: If that's what it means, then I'd rather not be the eldest daughter of the main branch!]
[Hanabi Hyuga: Really? Then I'll join the main branch, and you can join the side branch.]
[Ōnoki: Take your Hyuga Family business to a private chat!]
[...]
As the viewers debated what Morgana would choose, the countdown neared its end. After a painful struggle, Morgana finally made her decision!
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Inside the main hall of Demon Castle!
"My queen, do it!"
"To die by your hand would be an honor!"
"Do it! You're running out of time!"
"That's right, my queen! Please, hurry!"
As the countdown approached zero, the hundreds of Demons begged Morgana to kill them. They knew they would not survive today, no matter what.
Rather than die miserable deaths in some "experiment"...
They would rather have Morgana end their lives.
"Shut up, all of you!"
Hearing her subordinates plead, the fury in Morgana's eyes blazed hotter. If she had not feared dragging the people living in the Demon star system into this...
She would have torn Dr. X and the Mobile Task Force to pieces long ago.
At last, just as the countdown was about to reach zero...
Morgana steeled herself and summoned her Demon Claw. She seized the 347 Demons Dr. X had designated and lifted them into the air...
Then she closed her grip and crushed them into pulp.
After killing those Demons with her own hand, Morgana seemed drained of every last trace of strength. She looked utterly listless.
"My little sister finally stopped letting her temper decide for her."
Seated on her throne, Holy Kesha watched Morgana kill 347 of her subordinates in a single squeeze. "I admit it. You've finally grown into a capable leader."
"But do you really think the SCP Foundation can't see what you're trying to do?"
"You're still a little naive!"
While Holy Kesha was thinking this, Morgana took a deep breath inside Demon Castle and steadied herself. She stared straight at Dr. X. "Can we leave now?"
Dr. X nodded. "First, let me correct you on one point."
"You didn't do this to satisfy me."
"This was merely the punishment the SCP Foundation decided your crimes deserved. If you hadn't surrendered, you wouldn't have been ordered to kill just these few Demons."
"You would have had to kill every Demon who entered the Red Crow Star System without authorization."
Dr. X paused, then continued. "Don't doubt me. Even if you refused, the SCP Foundation could make you kill them with your own hands."
"Second, I have an announcement for the viewers."
As he spoke, Dr. X took a document bearing the Foundation's insignia from his coat. He held it up to the camera, then read aloud:
"Following review and approval by the Foundation, effective immediately, all persons in the Super God Universe and its affiliated worlds may apply for permission to enter Earth."
"Applications should be submitted to: SCP Foundation * Foreign Affairs Department."
"The Foundation further promises that, so long as they do not violate the Foundation Code of Conduct, the SCP Foundation will not attack any extraterrestrial visitor without cause!"
"However, if an extraterrestrial visitor violates the Foundation Code of Conduct, the SCP Foundation reserves the right to pursue accountability without limit!"
"The SCP Foundation also reserves the right of final interpretation."
After speaking, Dr. X took out a pair of handcuffs and put them on Morgana. Under the furious gazes of the other Demons, he escorted her into the Void Passage.
Then they vanished.
The livestream image faded as well, leaving only a link to the application account.
Dr. X's announcement left everyone watching the livestream stunned for a long time. They had never imagined that the SCP Foundation would open an application channel for entry to Earth.
Did that mean that, as long as their applications were approved...
They could go abroad without leaving their world!
After a brief silence, the livestream chat exploded.
[Sengoku: The SCP Foundation has some nerve! They're trying to turn Earth—no, Yanhuang—into the center of the Super God Universe!]
[Pain: Now I finally understand why the SCP Foundation went after Morgana so publicly. They wanted to establish their authority!]
[Tatsumaki: The Monster Association was wiped out anyway. I've got nothing to do for a while, so visiting Earth sounds nice.]
[Hinata: I want to go too. But my father won't allow it.]
[Ash: I wonder if people on Earth like Pokémon?]
[Misty: Of course they will! No one can resist a yellow mouse and a water-squirting turtle!]
[Garp: @Sengoku, I've already submitted my application. What about you?]
[Sengoku: Couldn't you wait? With the Celestial Dragons all rounded up, the Marines have too much to deal with right now. I'll apply later.]
[Luffy: @Garp, Grandpa, let's go together!]
[Miko: @Aizen, Master, are you going?]
[Aizen: @Miko, I've already applied. I'm just waiting for a response!]
[...]
While everyone discussed the news in the livestream, Dr. C, a manager in the SCP Foundation's Foreign Affairs Department, had reached an agreement with the president of Yanhuang Academy.
"In short, you at Yanhuang Academy may do whatever you like!"
Dr. C took a deep breath and restated the SCP Foundation's position. "Make agreements with them, recruit them, arrange opportunities to study from them... The SCP Foundation won't interfere!"
"Of course, that's provided you don't violate our Code of Conduct."
"If you do, we reserve the right to pursue accountability without limit."
"That's all I have to say!"
"Farewell!"
Before anyone could respond, Dr. C stepped into a Void Passage that appeared out of thin air and vanished before their eyes.
After Dr. C left, Rose could not help asking, "President, are we really going to allow people from other worlds into Yanhuang?"
"What if they..."
Before Rose could finish, the president of Yanhuang Academy interrupted her. "It'll be all right, Rose!"
"This is both a challenge and an opportunity."
"If we handle it well, Yanhuang will rise at a speed beyond anything we can imagine!"
The president paused, then continued. "Besides, the SCP Foundation has already decided. Do we have the right to object?"
"We're lucky they sent someone to inform us at all."
"Go make preparations."
Rose gave a military salute and left. The president of Yanhuang Academy remained at the desk, lost in thought.
Half a month later!
"Xiao Chen, where did you learn so many positions?"
Lying against Jiang Chen's chest, Qilin traced circles on it and spoke in a languid voice. "And isn't your stamina a little too good?"
"You've nearly worn me out."
Over the past half month, the SCP Foundation had opened its application channel. Although its standards for approval were extremely high—even harsh...
Several hundred people had gradually been approved.
Under the agreement between Yanhuang Academy and the SCP Foundation, approved extraterrestrial visitors had to study at Yanhuang Academy for half a month before they could live in designated cities.
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