"I didn't expect that Cocolia would break the impasse in this way. In fact, Taixu Mountain should not have much hostility towards us. The ones who are hostile are Master Hua's disciples."
"That means your intelligence work is not up to standard! The blame is on you!"
"Yes, I know."
The gray snake regretted his mistake.
The variable did occur in Taixu Mountain. No one would have expected that Cocolia would take advantage of the events in Changkong City to make a powerful move and drag Taixu Mountain directly into the battlefield.
What's more, I didn't expect that Lord Hua's mental attack skills could even affect mechanical bodies like armed dolls.
It was because he didn't realize the variables that Angel might bring. It was this tiny mistake that ultimately led to a complete loss. Not only did he fail to obtain the gems, but he also exposed the World Serpent. From then on, it was impossible to carry out secret operations.
After Gray Snake overturned the global situation, he truly believed that the problem was with himself.
Are you talking about Lord Tianhuo?
Lord Tianhuo completely crippled Tianming and put the sword on Nienentropy's neck. She almost suppressed the entire era by herself. With such a record, what could be wrong with her?
It’s my own intelligence work that has hindered the overall situation!
Gray Snake lowered his head in shame, a feeling of loss spreading in his own personality network, and he couldn't let it go for a long time. If it wasn't useless, he would even want to slap himself twice on the spot.
Volume Two
Chapter 201: Unfaceable Problems
"The gem finally returned to Tianming's hands?"
"Yes, Lord Skyfire."
"What a pity. If this fails, Tianming will definitely strengthen the security. Unless we are prepared to go to war with the guardian organization of this era, otherwise, I am afraid there will be no chance in the short term."
After waking up, Tianhuo immediately paid attention to the whereabouts of the Serenity Stone, but his tone was as calm as water, but there was not much loss in it.
The gray snake lowered its head in shame.
"It was all my fault. I never thought that Master Hua's disciple would become the fuse."
"It has nothing to do with you. I have never had any experience fighting against psychics in the pre-Era, so it has always been common sense to me that mechanical bodies are not susceptible to psychic attacks... Gray Snake, that move was very powerful."
"After all, it was Lady Hua's unique skill. Before she was seriously injured, she single-handedly suppressed the collapse of the entire Shenzhou. When the Black Death was ravaging Europe, Shenzhou remained calm at the same time, as if the collapse had never existed. This shows how powerful she is."
Gray Snake said with emotion.
It was a strange and somewhat absurd scene. The Western Hemisphere had lost one-third of its population to the Collapse, while the Eastern Hemisphere was peaceful with almost no trace of Collapse activities - because wherever Collapse was breeding, the sword energy of the Red Ibis would descend from the sky and annihilate all demons and monsters before they were born.
That incredible power often reminded Gray Snake of the Lord himself, and he was deeply in awe of him.
"Do you think Hua will go with Kevin?"
"Although Master Hua's disciples will resent us, this resentment is insignificant compared to the future of civilization. The Stigma Project is a sure-fire way forward, so I think she will."
"My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours."
"This……"
Gray Snake didn't know how to respond for a moment.
As a fellow hero, his respect for him is the same, but he is more in agreement with the Stigmata Project implemented by Kevin.
Gray Snake didn't dare to think about the split between the two heroes, and didn't know how to deal with it.
Tianhuo, adhering to the attributes of the ancient mystery teller, did not explain further, but said:
"The matter of the Serenity Gem can only end here. Let's wait for the next opportunity to take action. After my action this time, the World Serpent can no longer develop in a low profile, but everything has two sides. I think Anti-Entropy and Destiny will not dare to provoke us easily again. In this way, it may not be all bad."
"That's right. Their awe will make our actions smoother."
"I'll have to trouble you in the future. If you need me, feel free to come to me. At least in terms of force, I have proven my weight in this era and can be relied upon."
"Yes, Lord Skyfire!"
The gray snake touched his chest and bent his waist respectfully.
But for a dedicated and responsible tool like him, the less words of blame he received, the more he cared about his dereliction of duty.
'The next work must be done more carefully and rigorously, and there can be no more negligence!'
The gray snake muttered to himself.
At this time, the Jackal was dismantling the body of the Gray Snake that had just been broken. Seeing that the two had finished talking, she raised her head, and a dangerous light flashed in her golden eyes.
"Master Tianhuo, can you let me study it? I'm very curious about the spiritual power of the mechanical body!"
"Jackal, have some respect!"
The gray snake wanted to scold, but he had become accustomed to the jackal's recklessness in recent days, and his words revealed more helplessness.
Then Skyfire nodded.
"Okay. I need to make up for my weakness in mental damage. In addition, I feel some incoordination in my body when I exert my strength to the limit, which will affect my strength limit and my ability to continue fighting. I hope you can make some adjustments."
"Are you serious? That's a limitation for the protection of your body. If you unlock all of them, your useful life will be greatly shortened."
"It doesn't matter. I just need to hold out until Kevin returns. That's about three years. I'll make sure I can use it for that time, and then I'll improve it to the maximum."
"Okay! I'll study Gray Snake's body. Relax your mind and I'll see you in the lab in three days!"
The Jackal seemed excited about the subject, then lowered his head and continued to disassemble his clone in front of Gray Snake, studying his structure and weaknesses.
From time to time, there were some eerie low laughs, just like a real nerd.
Gray Snake wanted to ask: Are you polite?
After thinking about it, I decided to give up. This colleague doesn't care about these things at all, and if I ask him, I will just be scolded.
"Forget it. We are all family. You can research if you want. You can't find my weakness and use it against me, right?"
Gray Snake shook his head and began to think about what to do next.
First of all, this cooperation with Cocolia was quite unpleasant. I offended her to some extent, and I have to make some appropriate compensation.
Secondly, we need to communicate with Taixu Mountain. To be honest, the matter of Changkong City was indeed promoted and guided by the World Snake, so it is not unfair for me to bear the blame. But I still have to explain it well. I can't quarrel with Mr. Hua's power because of this.
After that, we have to deal with possible actions of destiny, and the Shenzhou officials will probably make some attempts... Alas, these are troubles that cannot be avoided once things are on the table!
However, Lord Skyfire is willing to take risks for greater power, and Jackal has to concentrate on scientific research. Everyone has worked so hard. In order to continue to advance the Stigmata Project, I, Gray Snake, must also work harder!
……
"Red Iris, I'm sorry!"
"I'm sorry!"
At St. Freya Academy, Fu Hua finally waited until the Hyperion slowly rowed into the harbor, and then the Ji Lin sisters slid down to her feet and expressed their apologies with tears in their eyes.
The pretty sisters were kneeling like this. Fu Hua twitched the corners of her mouth. She could already feel the strange gazes coming from all directions.
"Wow! Who is that? Why is he kneeling at onee-sama's feet?"
"Could it be that my elder sister already has someone else outside?"
"No!!!"
Fu Hua, who is knowledgeable, serious, upright and heroic, is very popular in Saint Freya, and fans of all ages affectionately call her - Sister.
But Fu Hua couldn't care less about that for the moment. The previous incident was so exaggerated that she had been worried and frightened for a long time. When she heard that An Qi was in trouble, her heart almost stopped beating.
"Where is she now?"
"Over there, they said, they said they were sending him to the infirmary."
Ji Lin sniffed and said with regret.
Fu Hua paused and breathed a sigh of relief.
If it was just a serious injury, it would be fine. I was just afraid that Ji Lin would say that all he sent back were ashes or something - bah! Crow's mouth!
Fu Hua shook her head and helped the two of them up.
"Come on, take me to see it."
Fu Hua bandaged her face, controlled her emotions, strode to the side of the moving bed, and followed the medical staff's steps.
Then I saw An Qi's appearance.
The little face was as pale as paper, revealing a rare fragility, which was as heartbreaking as a vase swaying in the wind.
Even in his sleep, his brows were still tightly furrowed, as if he was in severe pain, or trapped in a terrible nightmare.
Fu Hua had never seen An Qi so fragile. Even when she was hospitalized due to a malnutrition attack, she had never been so weak, as if her life was about to fade away.
"What happened? Why did it turn out like this?"
Fu Hua's lips trembled.
Kiana and Raiden Mei, who followed after them, could no longer control their emotions and their tears could not stop falling.
Yet no one explained it to them.
Jizi and Bronya had no intention of explaining. They were completely incapable of thinking or speaking until they heard the doctor declare that Angie's condition was stable.
Theresa didn't know how to explain. Since it concerned Changkong City, she should at least go to a quiet place to talk about it. There were so many people talking and it would be even more troublesome if the news got out.
Anqi was wheeled into the operating room for further examination and treatment.
"The World Snake took action. Cocolia took advantage of the incident in Changkong City to make An Qi lose control, forcing Ji Lin to help. An Qi fought with the World Snake's people, and then, that's it."
Theresa briefly explained the situation and grabbed her hair in frustration and helplessness.
The air outside the operating room suddenly became eerily quiet.
The problem that no one dared to face and didn't know how to face was placed before them.
Chapter 202: Making a Childish Promise
An Qi slept for three days and three nights.
Although the script was written behind the scenes, the interpretation must be solid and not allow for any flaws. An Qi's development from a precarious Herrscher to the current ruler of the world is based on one word - truth!
There is one more word - be cruel to yourself!
Therefore, Angie was really badly injured, only slightly better than Yaesakura who was beaten into a God's Key. It would be normal for her to die if she didn't have the physique of a Thousand Herrscher.
"I'm fine now. You guys can go to work and class. You don't have to stay here."
An Qi frowned and gave sincere advice.
Looking at the red eyes, worried looks, and silent atmosphere of guilt of the people around her, An Qi really wanted to give them a smile.
But if they laugh, it will probably be seen as forced laughter, which will only make them feel worse.
This is truly a burden that makes one feel guilty yet happy.
"Well, you have a good rest, we will leave first. If you have anything, please contact me immediately, understand?"
"Yeah, Himeko."
An Qi snuggled gently in Ji Zi's arms and gently stroked her back, trying to soothe her sorrow and anxiety.
Then the girls who had been guarding the bed for several days left one after another, and the slightly crowded intensive care unit finally regained its due quietness.
"Ugh……"
An Qi leaned back and looked at her slender arms wrapped in bandages, a trace of helplessness on her little face.
“It’s just a matter of time.”
Time will allow those who care about you to put aside their worries and return to normal.
Apart from this, no other tricks would work. They would just be seen as pretending to be strong and would only make them more sad.
After being troubled for a while, Anqi looked at the empty ward and her eyes gradually became empty.
Now that the script is over, she can take a short break. It is not easy to have such a peaceful time.
However, just as my mind was empty for a while, the door opened quietly and a white-furred ball tiptoed in.
"You're not going to class?"
"Because Himeko said you would definitely want to be alone, Mei and the others went to help with some work. In fact, there was no class. How can anyone go to class now? Most of the teachers went on the expedition and are on vacation after returning. The whole school is closed for a week!"
