Chapter 105
Her Seele is so innocent and adorable, she absolutely must keep her away from bad women!
Theresa: "So Kevin is the mastermind behind this. Maybe he's already got his eye on Seele. Do you have a backup plan?"
Bronya: "Tsk, the difficulty has increased dramatically."
Bronya was already under enough pressure from converting Seele from the quantum state to the biological state, and now Kevin is adding to the pressure.
Bronya felt that this game was unplayable.
Raiden Mei: "Isn't Kevin your comrade? If you were to try and persuade him, what are your chances of success?"
Sue: "Kevin's obsession has begun. If he leaves the Sea of Quanta this time, he will definitely fulfill the promise he made back then. I failed to persuade him then, and it will be no use doing it again."
Pardofelis: "Sigh! The main problem is still that harmful Stigmata Project, but besides that, Boss Kevin doesn't have any other tricks up his sleeve."
Chapter 173 Why was Pardo sent for emergency treatment?
Judging from the experience of Previous Era fighting against the Honkai, the defeat will only become greater and greater, driving humanity to the brink of despair, Finality a cleansing of the world and a complete annihilation.
That thing is so powerful it's completely unreasonable.
In contrast, after all of the Fire Moth's plans were declared bankrupt, the Stigmata Project was indeed the only option left for Kevin.
At least theoretically, it could allow humanity to Honkai a Pyrrhic victory over the Honkai.
Kiana: "Or, let Su throw Kevin back into the Sea of Quanta again using the same method as last time. You don't approve of the Stigmata Project either, do you?"
Sue: "While I'm happy to offer help, and I believe you can handle the Current Era issues yourselves— Kevin and I shouldn't interfere—there is one thing I regret."
Su: "Leaving aside the fact that Kevin was still hesitant that time, and the same trick didn't work, the most important item that can seal Kevin in the Sea of Quanta, the Thousand Worlds Beacon, is currently in Kevin's hands."
Sue: "Furthermore, if you intend to reseal Kevin in the Sea of Quanta for 1,500 years, that Bishop of Schicksal will not stand idly by."
Durandal: "The beacon of the Thousand Worlds...?"
After learning of Otto's purpose, everyone understood his deep-seated obsession with the beacon of the Thousand Worlds.
If we were to seal it away for another thousand years, we'd likely face a combined attack from Kevin and Otto, and by then we probably wouldn't even know how we died.
Theresa: "Kevin plus my grandpa... there's no solution!"
Kevin is alright, since he's been sealed away.
However, in Otto's eyes, the Thousand Worlds Beacon was something even more important than the Schicksal; harming it was probably not much different from taking Otto's life.
It wouldn't be surprising if Otto did anything for it.
Moreover, since the beacon was in Kevin's hands, even if someone said that Bishop Otto had instigated Kevin's departure from the Sea of Quanta, Theresa didn't find it outrageous.
[Q&A begins.]
[What did Pardofelis do in the Previous Era Elysian Realm that led to her being sent for emergency treatment?]
[A: Stole the potion made by Vill-V.]
[B: Went to Chakravartin's room to buy goods and got set on fire.]
[C: A switcheroo occurred in Mobius's lab.]
[D: Stole Anti-Kevin Armament Digestive Enhancement Type.]
Raiden Mei: "Pardo, I don't know if you've ever heard the saying, 'If you don't court death, you won't die.'"
None of the four options are legitimate.
What?! You went to Chakravartin to get your supplies and ended up in Mobius's lab? I never thought you, Pardofelis, would have the guts to do that.
They accomplished things they never dared to dream of with ease.
Pardofelis: "Sister Mei, I'm innocent! You know me, with all my guts, I only dare to open a small shop in the Elysian Realm to make a little money. How could I possibly have the guts to do something so reckless?"
Although she seemed to have done these things when she went to purchase goods from the Fire Moth, Pardofelis resolutely refused to admit it.
Everyone else is in the group chat!
Kiana: "Let me ask first, what is that Anti-Kevin Armament? Can it really deal with Kevin?"
Theresa: "That's unlikely. Kevin is like a monster, and he's the number one in the Flame-Chaser. If there really were a way to deal with him, the number one spot would have been relinquished long ago."
Pardofelis: "The name sounds a bit like something from Sister Vill-V's stuff."
Bronya: "Vill-V, is that the great engineer Flame-Chasers you mentioned before?"
Bronya coveted the knowledge within the mind of the Flame-Chasers who created the Divine Key.
That's knowledge that can create the Divine Key!
If I could figure out the principles of the Divine Key, wouldn't I be able to use the powers of the Herrscher of Reason to throw Star of Eden like a ball and keep Fenghuang Down active like an automatic buff?
Pardofelis: "Yes, most of the engineering for the Fire Moth was done by Sister Vill-V, and she was also in charge of the creation of the Divine Key."
Sakura: "But later on, she no longer had the final say on creating the Divine Key."
A powerful weapon that mimics the power of Herrscher; the higher-ups of the Fire Moth desperately crave such power, it's impossible for them not to be tempted.
In reality, Vill-V was the main implementer of the Divine Key manufacturing project.
Unfortunately, Vill-V wasn't particularly interested in things like power, especially with the interference of the Fire Moth.
Subsequently, her influence was continuously limited, and after the Sixth Divine Key, she lost control over the design and production of Divine Key.
Welt: "She sounds like a very formidable Flame-Chasers, but is her Anti-Kevin Armament?"
The Anti-Entropy Leader felt terrified, wondering if the Flame-Chasers of the Previous Era were all monsters.
Only he, who once used the Herrscher Authority of Reason to create the Star of Eden, could understand what the person who created all the Divine Key truly represented.
That was using human wisdom to steal the authority that belonged to the Herrscher, to steal the authority that belonged to [God].
If all the theories and designs were done by Vill-V alone, that would be truly frightening.
Elysia: "Vill-V really likes making Anti-Kevin Armament, and every version is quite dramatic, although the finished products aren't very reliable."
Pardofelis: "As far as I know, there are quite a few inventions that Sister Vill-V had her inventions dismantled by Boss Kevin, but I've really never heard of that enhanced digestion type."
Sakura: "I've never heard of it either. It's probably a new invention of the Elysian Realm Memory Body."
Elysia: "No, I saw one of Vill-V's masterpieces with my own eyes."
Pardofelis: "Sister Elysia, you've seen her?"
Elysia: "Yes, on the very day I used the Life Coin to convene the first Thirteen Flame-Chasers Council, Vill-V used her invention on Kevin. I must admit, the effect was surprisingly good."
I vaguely remember that day, just as Elysia was about to pass the first place to Kevin, Vill-V's masterpiece took effect, disrupting her original plan.
Pardofelis: "Has Boss Kevin been defeated? Has he been defeated?"
Upon learning that such a thing existed, Pardofelis instantly became incredibly curious, his cat eyes widening in astonishment.
Elysia: "Hmm... I guess you could say I was defeated."
Theresa: "That's amazing?!"
Kiana: "Do you sell Anti-Kevin Armament? I'd like a dozen."
Pardofelis: "Hehe, since the boss has made an appointment, I'll see if I have a chance to get some fresh goods in the future."
Running a business is tough, the cat sighs.
In this Death Space, there are few people, and even fewer who are willing to spend money to buy her collection. Pardo hopes that a fat sheep like Sister Mei will come in soon.
Danzhu: "So, Pardo was taken to the hospital by that guy who was Anti-Kevin Armament?"
It's not surprising that a bioweapon that could poison even Kevin would be used on Pardofelis, requiring hospitalization.
Chapter 174 The Occultist, the Alchemist
Pardofelis: "How could that be? That's weaponry specifically designed to deal with Boss Kevin. How could Sister Vill-V bear to use it on me? Hmm... it should be A, I think I stole some of Sister Vill-V's cooking before."
[Correct answer.]
[Special reminder: That's not food; it's an alchemical potion concocted by Occultist.]
The system's assessment caught Pardofelis's eye, but the subsequent well-intentioned reminders made her feel less than welcoming.
Pardofelis: "Wait, isn't that the dish that Sister Vill-V made?"
In shock, Pardo explained that she had only ever eaten the food prepared by Chef Vill-V, so why was she frequently being sent to the hospital? It turned out that it was alchemical potions!
Kiana: "Pardo, be careful! There's a big difference between alchemical potions and what you eat. How could you make a mistake?"
Pardofelis: "No, that's Sister Vill-V you haven't smelled it. Believe me, if you smelled that aroma, you would mistake it for food too."
My cat likes to rummage through food; is that its fault?
No, that's an instinct that cats are born with!
Raiden Mei: "But Pardo, even so, shouldn't you have learned your lesson after being sent to the emergency room once? Why do you keep getting sent there so often?"
Pardofelis: "Oh dear, it's because Sister Vill-V always makes things different, I just couldn't resist."
Originally, she was there to buy goods, so when she encountered delicious food, she tasted it first for her future buyer to check if it was expired. This is the most basic quality of a merchant like Pardo.
However, the potion made by Vill-V was so fragrant that Pardo couldn't resist eating it all.
Theresa: "Judging from Pardo's description, this Vill-V is truly a rare genius, able to make alchemical potions taste like gourmet food."
Raiden Mei: "This..."
The cuisine was too niche, with things like alchemy, and the Herrscher of Food felt her culinary skills were being challenged.
She can cook any dish, but alchemy and potions are areas where Raiden Mei's knowledge is lacking.
[Congratulations to Pardofelis for winning the reward: Life Coin.]
Pardofelis: "Yay! Pardofelis's Mysterious Shop has finally received new stock! Ladies and gentlemen, take a look! Life Coin, to make up for your past regrets."
Pardofelis placed her newly acquired reward in the highest and most conspicuous spot in the shop, her eyes gleaming as if she could see the little money beckoning to her.
Su: "Pardo, are you planning to sell this?"
Pardofelis: "Is it not allowed?"
Su: "Whatever makes you happy."
Although these Flame-Chasers kept saying that working overtime was bad and that 007 was not a blessing, they actually had quite a strong obsession with it.
In the history of the Previous Era, each of the thirteen Flame-Chasers had many regrets about what they had undertaken, sacrificed, and lost, and they all wished to make amends.
Therefore, the value of Life Coin is there for all to see.
They were quite surprised by Pardofelis's decision to sell his life.
Eden: "Pardo, I remember you haven't used a single Life Coin yet, have you?"
Elysia: "Actually, Pardo has already gotten two."
One of them was previously given to Sakura by Chakravartin, and the other one is currently being sold in her shop.
Pardofelis: "Sister Elysia, Sister Eden, you know me, I just want to lie in the sun and sleep, and maybe keep a few stray cats. I don't have any grand ideals."
Pardofelis: "Wait, Sister Eden, you're not trying to trick me into going back to work overtime, are you?"
The cat looked weak and aggrieved, turned around and stared at Eden as if it were looking at a ruthless capitalist who exploited his employees.
She had heard from Sister Sakura how terrifying the workload was these days.
Eden: "..."
Elysia: "Pardo."
Pardofelis: "Alright, alright, I admit I've thought about going back, but it's just some trivial stuff. Anyway, it's a waste to use the Life Coin' on me; it's better to leave it to you guys."
Raiden Mei: "Pardo, so that's what you've always thought?"
After hearing Pardofelis's true feelings, everyone was shocked. They had thought Pardo was just trying to rip off a big client, but they didn't expect there to be such a reason behind it.
Pardo, it turns out we've been misunderstanding you all along!
Pardofelis: "Hehe, I feel like I said a little too much. But the Life Coin does fetch a good price, and I wouldn't want to just use it up like this!"
It's more than just being reluctant to part with it.
That's the price of a gold coin that could make Pardo lie on it and sunbathe. It would be strange not to feel bad about using it as a disposable item.