Chapter 187

On those pages where no lies could ever be found, only one sentence lay there, repeated over and over.

"Kevin, is he dead?"

The arm holding the white paper was trembling slightly. Raiden Mei seemed to understand why Chakravartin had lost control, Su's strange reaction, and the attitudes of the Flame-Chasers.

For them, Kevin's death, following Elysia's, certainly carried such weight.

The video ends here.

Pardofelis: "Waaaaah, Boss Kevin Boss Kevin, what will I do without you?!"

It's over, it's over, it's completely over.

With Sister Elysia gone, and even Boss Kevin missing, and Su and Hua going to control the crazed Chakravartin... Pardo has already envisioned herself all alone, hiding in a corner, relying on the Canned Food for survival.

Kevin: "..."

Kevin was filled with mixed feelings, but Kevin was glad that Pardofelis cared so much about his comfort.

However, this mournful atmosphere truly weighed heavily on his mind.

After that, the only thing he could do was have the Infinity Instant Noodle Machine make him a few bowls of hot instant noodles to soothe his mind, which had been immersed in the Sea of Quanta for thousands of years.

It's a pity that the little girl who was also trapped in the Sea of Quanta escaped, otherwise I could have treated her to instant noodles.

Kevin, holding his instant noodles, found a rock to sit on and stared blankly at the boundless Sea of Quanta... and at the fact that he had taken out far too many instant noodles at once.

We can't finish it all.

Bronya: "Perhaps Bronya is being a bit paranoid, but is Kevin really dead?"

Pardofelis: "Hmm?"

Bronya: "Kevin wasn't alone in discussing this; he was gambling on a one-in-ten probability, and then Kevin disappeared. It's suspicious."

Perhaps this explanation was a bit far-fetched, but Bronya just felt that something was a little off.

Kevin had always given them the impression of being incredibly high-class, the kind of guy who would make a grand entrance with his own sound effects and special effects. Now that he's died so inexplicably, it's hard to believe.

Sakura: "Miss Bronya, are you questioning the authenticity of the typewriter?"

Bronya: "Yeah, that's roughly the idea."

Pardofelis: "So, Boss Kevin still be saved? Maybe he faked his death?"

The cat felt as if she could stand up again.

As long as Boss Kevin is alive, she fears no powerful enemy.

As long as they're with Boss Kevin, the two of them can go on a rampage, crushing all their powerful enemies!

Bronya: "If the message published by the typewriter is false."

Elysia: "Then you might be disappointed. That typewriter really only records what's true. If it declares Kevin dead, then Kevin's data will truly be deleted."

Typewriters don't lie; their existence is objective and impartial, otherwise they wouldn't be kept in the archives.

Pardofelis: "So, that means Boss Kevin, like Sister Elysia, is really dead?"

Sakura: "I'm afraid so."

Pardofelis: "Waaah, Boss Kevin, Sister Elysia, you died so tragically! How can I live without you?"

It's good to take shelter under a big tree, but now that Boss Kevin and Sister Elysia are dead, she has nowhere to protect herself!

[Q&A begins.]

[After Kevin's death, who took on the responsibility of mobilizing the other Flame-Chasers?]

[A: Apponia.]

[B: Eden.]

[C: Mobius.]

[D: Su.]

Elysia: "I told you everyone was reliable. Even if Kevin and I are gone, new Flame-Chasers will step forward and bring everyone together again."

Theresa: "No, no, no, Elysia, I think the emergence of new Flame-Chasers and the restoration of cohesion are two different things."

Didn't you see that Chakravartin has already broken out on Qianjie's side?

Su unfolded the Sumeru World-Bubble to trap Chakravartin, and then went with Hua to stop his tyranny.

After Elysia left, the few remaining combatants started fighting, and the headmaster completely failed to see the cohesion Elysia had mentioned.

Pardofelis: "So, that means new people will step forward to protect us weaklings?"

Raiden Mei: "Pardo, what do you mean by 'we'?"

Pardofelis: "Me, and Little Griseo!"

Although they knew perfectly well that Griseo was still very strong, and that the power contained within her brushstrokes was enough to make the higher-ups of the Fire Moth wary.

Contrary to what Pardofelis claimed, they are not incapable of fighting.

However, considering that Griseo is still a child and her personality is not suited to getting involved in these things, she should indeed stay away from these troublesome and dangerous matters, just like Pardo.

Fu Hua: " With Kevin and Elysia gone, if we really have to choose a suitable person to handle the aftermath, I think Sue is the best candidate."

Su: "Hua, you really overestimate me."

Elysia: "Su, don't be modest. You have to believe in your abilities."

As an enlightened Enlightened One from Previous Era- civilization and the seventh of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, Su's role is similar to that of a balance scale.

With Elysia gone and Kevin, the last remaining pillar of strength, also dead, there are few people left who can be trusted by many Flame-Chasers. The wisdom of the Enlightened One is among them.

Chakravartin: "Su? That blind man, you actually expect him to succeed?"

Mobius: "Yes, to convince people, you need to provide convincing evidence. By comparison, I even think Chakravartin's plan is more reliable."

At least compared to Su, who remained a riddle-maker even after the situation escalated, Chakravartin proposed an effective solution.

Su: "Chakravartin's plan..."

He kept his eyes closed, showing no surprise at the rejection.

Or rather, without Kevin's martial prowess, and without Elysia's charisma and fighting skills, it would be strange if the others in the Flame-Chasers didn't disagree.

Chapter 304 Reward Eden, Golden Rule

Sakura: "I don't think it's wrong for Su to take charge of the overall situation. But Mobius, the reason you refused, could it be that you think you're more suitable?"

Mobius: "What, is that not allowed?"

Kiana: "..."

Very well, this person really has absolutely no self-awareness.

Leaving aside the internal affairs of the Flame-Chasers, and even among the colleagues of the Fire Moth, Mobius, your infamy has already spread to the Current Era, even surpassing that of the Chakravartin.

Whenever I feel unwell, it must be Mobius's doing!

Pardofelis: "It's not that it's impossible... Let's make it clear first, Sister Snake, we believe in your abilities."

Mobius: "Hehe, Little Pardo is so good. Actually, if you trusted me, you wouldn't need to worry about death at all."

Mobius: "My lovely Memory Body, if Elysia hadn't stopped it, might already be plotting to drag everyone else into the real world, right?"

It was also Mobius, Mobius believed that her Memory Body do such a thing.

Consciousness, the human body, Infinity, the resurrection of the dead.

These are all things Mobius excels at!

Elysia: "No, Mobius, you can't have bad intentions. Otherwise, let's use the order of Flame-Chasers and let the person who comes first take on this important task."

Raiden Mei: "Order? Elysia and Kevin are dead, so the third one... Apponia?!"

The tone of surprise was astounding, and even the expressions of shock were evident on everyone else's faces.

Cosmo, in particular, practically had the words "terrified" written all over his face. Letting Apponia command the remaining Flame-Chasers was no joke.

Apponia: "Looks like I'm really not popular, Elysia."

Elysia: "Don't be sad, Apponia, they're just a little scared, um... like... little animals seeing candy for the first time."

Your analogy is excellent, apt and reasonable. Don't use it like that next time, it might scare Cosmo.

Didn't you see his expression had become strange?

Eden: "That should be me, right? The fourth of the Flame-Chaser, Eden."

[Correct answer.]

Elysia: "Oh, you guessed right! As expected of you, my good Eden."

Eden: "But at this moment, I can truly empathize with that feeling that things can't go on like this anymore, that something has to be done. It has given me the answer."

Pardofelis: "Long live Sister Eden!"

Pardofelis, in the Signet of Gold of Eden, thought that following Eden and acting on Eden instructions should be perfectly safe.

[Congratulations to Eden for receiving the reward: Golden Rule (Incomplete)].

[Summary: Those who possess the Golden Rule will never have to worry about money in their lives, will always win at gambling, and will be surrounded by wealth throughout their lives. The powerful effects of the complete Golden Rule are self-evident. Although this Golden Rule is incomplete, it still has the effect of things like finding money on the street.]

Pardofelis: "Huh, what the heck?!"

That sounds like an incredible thing! A lifetime of wealth, practically finding gold on the street – what kind of world-class tycoon could enjoy such privilege?

Pardo looked at the effects of the Golden Rule, her eyes transforming into those of Eden; she was practically drooling with envy.

People with this skill are practically guaranteed to be rich, even if you don't ask for it!

Elysia: "Oh my, as expected of Eden, the Signet of Gold possesses the Golden Rule, which is indeed a very suitable skill for you."

It seems that funding for the Fire Moth is truly no longer a concern.

Eden was already incredibly wealthy, practically supporting the entire behind-the-scenes boss of the Flame-Chasers Conference, and now she seems to have truly become a cash cow.

Eden: "It's just an incomplete version; being plagued by wealth and such won't be that bad."

Theresa: "That's because you're already rich! The Golden Rule is such a wonderful thing, if you don't want it, you can just give it to me!"

Kiana: "Don't even mention incomplete pieces, I'll take even a single fragment!"

It's no wonder Theresa and the others were excited; this skill just looked too good to pass up. Any normal person would be envious of the Golden Rule.

Do you know how expensive St. Freya Academy is?!

One Teacher Himeko, another Welt the Anti-Entropy Advanced Academy, and then there's Kiana, that glutton.

The Dean can't afford it anymore!

Sakura: "An incomplete version of the Golden Rule, meaning it can be completed?"

Elysia: "How do we fix it? This is something from a completely different scientific system than ours, it can't be replicated, right?"

Su: "Well, even among the Flame-Chasers, I estimate only Mobius, who developed the Stigmata, could figure out its intricacies, let alone replicate it."

Mobius: "Heh, this is the first time I've heard you praise me so highly."

Sue: "Just telling the truth."

Mobius, who created the Stigmata Prototype and laid the foundation for the Stigmata Project, truly deserves to be proud.

Mobius: "So, Eden, how about coming to my operating table? I promise you, when you wake up, I'll have the complete Golden Rule."

Eden: "... I would be honored to decline."

It's just that he's plagued by financial troubles; it's far from worth the enormous price Eden has to pay, much less worth lying in Mobius's laboratory.

After all, she already had money.

The difference is simply between having money you can never spend and having money that just keeps increasing no matter how much you spend it.

Pardofelis: "As expected of Sister Eden, if it were me, I might have fallen for her."

The cat scratched its head, looking slightly embarrassed.

That's like finding gold on the street, enough money to last a lifetime... no, ten lifetimes!

Even for the sake of the Golden Rule, Pardo couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't be seduced by Mobius and end up on the operating table.