Chapter 189

[D: Vill-V.]

As soon as the new question and answer appeared, the atmosphere in the Chat Group immediately quieted down, and even the Canned Food of food that was still biting Pardofelis's ear stopped.

Then, everyone's gaze fell upon Vill-V.

Vill-V: "Eh?! Could it be that I'm the most suspicious person?"

Pardofelis: "Sister Vill-V, actually we..."

Vill-V: "No need to explain, Little Pardo, I understand. After countless failed attempts to Anti-Kevin Armament, I do indeed possess extensive theoretical knowledge on how to kill Kevin."

Kevin: "..."

Oh, what a tragedy!

Kevin felt exhausted and his stomach was filled with mixed emotions. He quickly slurped up some instant noodles to calm himself down.

Chapter 306 Vill-V's Budget Suffers Persecution

Mobius: "But Vill-V, aren't all your attempts to Anti-Kevin Armament a failure? Not a single one has succeeded yet."

Vill-V: "Of course, if it had succeeded, the dominance of Kevin as the strongest Flame-Chasers would have been broken long ago, wouldn't it?"

There were so many different types of Anti-Kevin Armament that they could fill an entire warehouse, and far more.

Unfortunately, Kevin's strength is undeniable, and even after countless attempts, Vill-V only managed to develop a few failed products.

Theresa: "Why do I suddenly feel that Vill-V's suspicion isn't so strong anymore?"

Bronya: "It's because most of the Anti-Kevin Armament were failures."

Vill-V: "Oh dear, it seems my masterpieces are being questioned. Although the mechanical aspects are handled by experts, I'm still indignant that Vill-V's hard work is being doubted."

Raiden Mei: "You mean, there were successful samples in Anti-Kevin Armament?"

That would be amazing if someone had one.

Although Kevin's power is overwhelming and absurd, Vill-V and Mobius are at least scientists with superhuman abilities; one created the Stigmata Prototype, and the other created the Divine Key.

It doesn't seem impossible that they would painstakingly research and create Anti-Kevin Armament.

Pardofelis: "Sister Vill-V, did you really create Anti-Kevin Armament that can defeat Boss Kevin?"

Vill-V: "No, defeating Kevin isn't that easy. But I think it's necessary for me to introduce you to some of my previous successful works."

After searching the Spiral Workshop's warehouse for quite some time, Vill-V finally emerged.

Everyone noticed that she was also holding a sealed box with several white skulls marked on it.

Filled with curiosity, the group of Flame-Chasers sat together. Vill-V opened the box, and what was inside was a huge disappointment—it was a box of instant noodles.

Vill-V: "Now let me proudly introduce the most successful creation in Anti-Kevin Armament history— Anti-Kevin Armament: Assimilation Enhanced Type!"

Elysia: "Oh, oh, oh! I know, I know, I witnessed its power at the Fire Moth's meeting."

Vill-V: "Since some viewers already know this, I probably don't need to explain further. Its amazing thing is that the energy within it is enough to overwhelm the stomachs of Fusion Warrior."

Vill-V: "And this one is an improved and upgraded version. Even someone as strong as Kevin will inevitably fall for it!"

It not only features expert design, but also the combined efforts of Occultist and Hundred Flavors of personalities.

With the combined efforts of mechanics, alchemy potions, and Chef, Anti-Kevin Armament - Digestive Enhanced Type (Improved Version) was finally successfully manufactured.

This time, Vill-V had ample information about her work.

Elysia: "What a great and practical invention!"

Vill-V: "This viewer, it seems you've grasped its essence, so I won't explain further. Kevin, don't you have anything to say about this?"

Kevin: "..."

Vill-V: "How indifferent! I've been preparing this surprise for so long, and you haven't reacted at all."

I was slightly disappointed; I had expected a grand performance and an unparalleled surprise.

To everyone's surprise, Kevin didn't react at all.

Oh, right, Kevin must not have experienced the power of this "Anti-Kevin Armament & Digestive Enhanced Type (Improved Version)" yet.

Vill-V was determined to see a different expression on Kevin's face.

Vill-V: "Now that this one has been introduced, let me introduce another practical Anti-Kevin Armament!"

Theresa: "Anything else?"

Aren't you Anti-Kevin Armament a bit too much? Are you trying to compensate for poor quality with quantity?

Vill-V: "Of course, this one has quite a pedigree; it's the masterpiece of experts and Chef!"

Kiana: "That sounds interesting."

An expert and a man of Hundred Flavors —one a blacksmith, the other a cook—I wonder how they ended up together.

Vill-V: "Very well, the audience's curiosity has been thoroughly ignited. Now, let me, the Great Magician of twilight and the demon king of the end of the century, show you my unique creation!"

Under the watchful eyes of the Flame-Chasers, Vill-V pushed out a room-sized device from the Spiral Workshop. With a wave of her hand, she lifted the cloth covering it, revealing what lay within.

A completely sealed, oversized magic box, and a packet that looked a bit like instant noodles.

Sakura: "What... is this?"

Forgive her ignorance, but she couldn't see any connection whatsoever between these two things and Anti-Kevin Armament.

No matter how you look at it, this thing has absolutely no lethality.

Vill-V: "You wouldn't understand. It's the expert's masterpiece, [Infinity Corridor], and the Chef's masterpiece, [Ultimate Flavor Instant Noodles]."

Only then did everyone notice that the magic box contained a mechanism that formed a closed loop in the space.

"Its biggest feature is that it can interfere with Kevin's sense of direction through [Infinity Closed-Loop Space], and after walking a certain distance, it will thoughtfully deliver delicious instant noodles that Kevin ca Vill-V refuse."

Vill-V: "In that case, Kevin will definitely be trapped in Infinity stream of instant noodles, completely stuck in the [Infinity Corridor]."

Kevin: "..."

In the Sea of Quanta, Kevin stared blankly at Vill-V's description, especially the [Ultimate Flavor Instant Noodles] made by Hundred Flavors.

He suddenly felt that the instant noodles in his hand didn't taste so good anymore.

Theresa: "Uh, this... is this your newly developed Anti-Kevin Armament?"

Vill-V: "How about it? Aren't you amazed? Surprised by this incredibly creative invention?"

Theresa: "... Whatever makes you happy."

No, no, no.

They were now certain. "Vill-V, you're just wasting your time because you have too much money."

Elysia: "Eden, didn't you cut 50% of Vill-V's budget last time?"

Eden: "I did."

In other words, even with a 50% budget cut, does Vill-V still have so much money to waste?

I really have no idea where she saves money from her budget.

Elysia: "Then let's cut it by another fifty percent."

Eden: "That's what I think too, Elysia."

Vill-V: "No way! Another fifty percent cut! With only a quarter of the budget left, I'll be back to the most difficult period of my life!"

Mei Yidao cut the budget by 80% at the beginning, and she always carefully calculated every project plan.

If Eden were to strike again, Vill-V would be back to her previous state.

How is she supposed to survive without a budget?!

Her Anti-Kevin Armament, cultivate the Candy Tree, and hold a magic show in outer space... all fell through!

Chapter 307 Against Anti-Kevin Noble Phantasm, Barrier

Kiana: "I think Vill-V hasn't learned her lesson at all; the budget could be squeezed even further."

Eden: "This..."

Although Eden was unclear about the details of the project, he knew that what Vill-V was in charge of was a real money pit.

Money doesn't matter, Eden has never lacked anything anyway.

But it would be bad if the construction plan for the Fire Moth failed because of the withholding of funds from Vill-V.

Eden frowned, pondering what to do.

Vill-V: "Eden, since you have the Golden Rule, making money is as easy as eating and drinking for you. Don't cut me off on funding, okay?"

Eden: "Let me think..."

Mobius: "Ahem, the Golden Rule and all that doesn't matter, the main thing is I don't want you Vill-V, to waste the funds!"

Raiden Mei: "Oh?"

Instead of playing along, Mobius stepped forward and spoke up, which genuinely surprised Raiden Mei.

Has Mobius changed his mind?

Mobius: "Instead of withholding Vill-V's funding, why not give it all to me? Our lab is really short of funds."

Danzhu: "Great! Great! Give us the funds!"

Cang Xuan: "I second that."

If they had plenty of money, they could buy milk tea every day and drink whatever flavor they wanted.

The project at Vill-V was extremely expensive. Although they hadn't heard the exact amount, they could guess that it was an unimaginably huge sum.

Vill-V: "Huh? Why should I? My project needs money too! Your lab, on the other hand, with only so many people, has never lacked funding, yet you're trying to take advantage of me?"

That's outrageous!

Mobius, you've been keeping two good-for-nothings in your lab, and not only that, but now that Eden hasn't even touched your budget, you're still reaching into her pocket.

The lab has so much money, isn't that enough for you to squander?!

Mobius: "What are you talking about? I'm so poor I can only afford instant noodles."

Danzhu: "I can testify!"

Cang Xuan: "Indeed, the Doctor has been living on instant noodles for a long time now."

Poor Dr. Mobius, his funding has been cut so much that he can only afford instant noodles. If Senior Sister Klein finds out, sometimes he won't even have instant noodles to eat.

She's barely even been to the staff cafeteria!

Theresa: "I don't think Mobius eating instant noodles was due to a lack of funds. Besides, aren't we analyzing who's the prime suspect? Why are we suddenly playing the victim?"

As it turns out...

Even brilliant scientists like Mobius and Vill-V, when faced with major problems like insufficient budgets, would eventually yield to the most stubborn and resolute Flame-Chasers.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.

In an instant, the headmaster suddenly felt that begging for funding by acting cute wasn't so shameful anymore!

Vill-V: "Without a budget, many things can't be done, you could even say you can't move an inch."

Mobius: "Even I have to attend those boring meetings with a bunch of boring people just to secure funding for next quarter."

Although Klein attended most of the events.

However, it's still easy to sense the resentment from Vill-V and Mobius, especially when they recall the budget cuts they faced.

Eden: "Alright, then let's keep 50% of the budget for Vill-V this time. I think that should be enough for you."

Vill-V: "Haha, this is the most surprising thing that has happened to me today."

The budget that was supposed to be deducted has been returned. Is there any sound more pleasing to the ear in the world?

Vill-V felt a sense of relief and even considered sending Eden a few Anti-Kevin Armament to express her sincere gratitude!

Vill-V: "Then let's choose D. Vill-V is the most suspicious person."

[Correct answer.]