"boom!"
One shot to the head, without stopping.
Otto, who was disguising himself as Catherine, and the raven and the gray snake who were waiting in secret, were all shocked.
The jackal came in front of Catherine, stood up, and stepped on Catherine's chest with the white high heels under her long black silk legs.
"Don't struggle. Soul Steel is a legacy of the previous civilization, and this is a bullet designed for situations like yours. You can't keep this body. Really, I thought it was just in case, but I didn't expect it to be used. You're more persistent than I thought, Otto."
"Hey! How did you find me?"
There was a strange metal flowing and changing on Catherine's body, and soon Otto's smiling face was revealed.
The jackal shook his head without saying a word, watching Otto gradually become motionless, his eyes becoming completely dim.
Then, she called the Raven and the Gray Snake who were waiting in secret.
"Let's go! We can't keep Qianjie Yicheng anymore. Otto has come here in person, and Stan has been subdued by Yulandel. He is determined to get us, and we can't stop him."
"Jackal, that's the Lord's order!"
"Nonsense! The Lord just wants us to take good care of it as much as possible, but he didn't say to protect it at all costs. Don't forget what our real mission is. We don't have the luxury of giving up everything for a dead object! Besides, the permission is with Lord Su, and the beacon is in the hands of the Lord. If they don't allow it, no one can use the Thousand Worlds Vehicle; if they allow it, then there is no need for us to intervene!"
"..."
"Stop fussing! Little Crow, leave Europe immediately. Gray Snake, remove the remaining traces as much as possible. While Otto's eyes are still on the Thousand Worlds One Vehicle, we must disappear as soon as possible. Before the Lord returns, it is not the time for the World Snake to show up!"
"Raven, do as she says and follow her orders."
Gray Snake is not a person who can't figure things out.
He knew very well that when Otto also appeared in the game, it meant that the strongest forces in the world today had become completely serious and the World Snake was powerless to do anything about it.
Everything is for the sake of welcoming back the Lord, everything is for the Stigmata Project.
Any losses other than this can be borne.
Just when he was cleaning up the mess, Gray Snake, who had seriously studied workplace etiquette and the art of interpersonal communication because of Cocolia, still found the time to send a message to the Jackal.
"The mission failure is not your fault. No one expected Otto to be so serious. It was force majeure. You did a good job this time. Your sharp vision and decisive decision-making have maintained the secrecy of World Snake. The snake has to thank you."
Gray Snake sent a message and sighed.
The Thousand Worlds One was hiding in another space, very secretly, but it could not withstand Otto's full-scale pursuit. Moreover, he had the correct direction, so it was only a matter of time before he was taken away.
But the on-the-spot judgment and overall view shown by the Jackal in this mission are very gratifying.
"You're more reliable than I expected. You're worthy of being my old comrade. That's good. I can relax a little now."
In addition, Cocolia did not take any action from beginning to end, once again proving her credibility.
Even though the Thousand Worlds One Vehicle was going to be lost, the World Serpent was not able to use this divine key anyway, so in practical terms there was no loss.
On the contrary, it proved the solidity and reliability of the allies, as well as the wisdom and skill of colleagues. This is what it means to be blessed even if there is no blessing in disguise, right?
Chapter 129: Your Excellency will also be pleased, right?
'Kevin is right, Jackals are useful in non-combat ways!'
After returning to Shenzhou from Europe, at the Shencheng Medical Sky City Branch Base, the Jackal carefully cut open the chest of Otto's Soul Steel Body, a local specialty he brought back, while sighing in his heart.
Judging from the setting of the original world line, Jackal is still a little behind Tesla, Einstein, Otto and other century-star scientists. But as a top researcher recognized by Gray Snake and Kevin, he is already the best scientist under the ceiling.
Especially in the research of the structure of the Disintegration Beast and the Death Soldier, which she specialized in, those few ceilings might not be much better than her. In addition, she did inherit the scientific and technological achievements of the previous civilization. In the current era, when it comes to the Disintegration, perhaps no one can understand it better than the Jackal.
"Thanks to this mission, Jackal left Gray Snake's sight and stayed with the unfamiliar Island Bomb Crow. We had time to absorb and digest her personality and knowledge, and to make a perfect transition without leaving any flaws."
'This knowledge is very useful! '
"Researching and transforming the Houkai creatures is the Jackal's specialty, and controlling the Houkai creatures is the Thousand Herrscher's specialty. This is so fitting. I'm so excited~~"
'Inspiration! Inspiration is coming!'
The Angels joined the discussion with great interest.
At this moment, the sound of the alloy electronic door opening was heard.
Gray Snake walked in, accompanied by a slightly heavy and low voice:
"Otto eventually discovered the abnormal space above the Thames, and the Thousand Worlds Ichijo was taken away."
"It's something that was expected, so why emphasize it?"
The Jackal said without looking up, concentrating on studying Otto's body.
Gray Snake felt a little relieved when he saw the jackal concentrating on scientific research. He said with regret:
"Lord Skyfire activated the cloaking device and tried to throw Thousand Worlds One into the quantum sea, but he failed to stop them in the end. Now, I don't know if he is still safe."
"How many years do you think the Thousand Worlds One has been sealed? More than two thousand years have passed, and the Armed Doll is not equipped with the Divine Key of the Herrscher Core. Its battery system will be damaged and aged. Rather, it is unexpected that Lord Tianhuo can give Otto a little surprise after unsealing it."
The Jackal spoke casually, moving his hands carefully inside Otto's open chest, observing the delicate structure inside.
But at an angle that the gray snake couldn't see, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Don't worry, Gray Snake, you will be able to see the Lord Skyfire you've been thinking about for a long time in two days!"
Speaking of which, Skyfire is the technological crystallization of scientists from the Middle Ages, while Gray Snake is the technological creation of Mebius. In fact, they should be in an equal relationship.
But Gray Snake still took the initiative to put Skyfire above his own status, because Skyfire was created based on Kevin, and in a certain sense symbolizes Kevin's will and enlightenment.
Gray Snake's reverence for Lord Kevin is evident.
It is interesting that Maebius's creation is Kevin's loyal follower!
The gray snake shook its head and placed the scarlet artificial eye on Otto's body. He said:
"There is nothing we can do now. Before the Lord returns, we should not act in a high-profile manner and should not create a substantial conflict with destiny. Let's leave it at that. So, has Otto's Soul Steel Body been researched?"
"It's a very clever structure. Maybe it can be used to transform your clone. It's the only gain this time, a tiny bit of insignificant interest."
"I only ask for zero risk. Snake is just a follower and helper of the Lord. I don't need fighting power. Stability and reliability are more important."
"You're the only one who still wants to fight? Come on, I don't have the ability to upgrade you to Cocolia's BT72. Your underlying logic is not up to the task."
The Jackal sneered, and his arrogant and mocking smile was no different from before.
Anyway, the gray snake didn't react at all and maintained a calm attitude that he had long been accustomed to.
"But regarding the funding issue, I hope you will stop at the right time."
"World Snake, do you still need that little money? It's not even enough for my laboratory!"
"Research funds belong to research funds, and activity funds belong to activity funds. They cannot be confused. Research, construction, intelligence, and execution all require reasonable planning of the use of funds, otherwise problems will arise."
"I don't understand why you tolerate that little crow so much. From my point of view, loyalty is absolutely disloyalty. It's hard for us to get along with our own people, and now we may be sold out at will."
The Jackal suddenly changed the subject.
Gray Snake was stunned for a moment, then thought quickly and said:
"So your spending is actually a test for her? No wonder, I told you that you don't seem to have a penchant for excessive shopping!"
"It was just a matter of convenience. From my observation, it doesn't seem like she was bought by other organizations and came back as a spy. Besides, she is indeed greedy for money, and if she is paid properly, she should be reliable."
"Although I understand, I still hope you can trust my judgment and don't act on your own next time."
"That little crow is a rare candidate for the Seven Thunders of Purification. It is an absolutely accurate shot that can disintegrate all things. You are so big-hearted, don't see it with your own eyes." Look, I'm not worried."
The jackal acted as it pleased and apparently didn't take the gray snake's advice to heart.
The gray snake shook its head speechlessly.
In this matter, he could fully understand the Jackal's logic.
The value of the Key of God is immeasurable, and the position of the World Serpent's trunk is also very important. The Jackal's caution left the Gray Snake speechless, and he even had to praise it in his heart.
'Jackal is not as reckless as she appears. The impression I had of her in the past was biased. When it comes to serious matters, she is very reliable. My Lord, if you could see her current character, you would be pleased, right?'
……
"Meow~~"
At the same time, at the Tianming headquarters, where flowers were clustered together and a gray cat was lying on Youlandaer's white and soft thighs, making lazy sounds.
Yulandel's eyes lit up, and she stroked the soft and silky hair with uncontrollable love.
Rita made tea for Yulandel and Otto. Her bright eyes froze on the kitten and Yulandel's thighs for a moment, and her gaze darkened.
"It seems that Lady Yulandel likes it very much!"
"Of course! I don't know why other cats are so reluctant to get close to me, but Stan is the only one willing to get close to me! Rita, are our cat houses and cat food ready?"
"Of course. Rita will never dare to neglect Lady Youlandel's request."
"That's great! Stan, you'll be living with us from now on. Are you happy?"
"Meow~~"
Yulandel picked up the cat excitedly, rubbed it against her face, and looked very happy, and the kitten responded with gentle and soft response.
Yulandel then smiled even more brilliantly, like the flowers in the garden, blooming freely in the sunshine.
Rita looked at that smile and shook her head - forget it, as long as Lady Yulandel is happy, the previous minor frictions are no longer important.
Chapter 130: Your Excellency the Lord must be very pleased!
Otto picked up the teacup and took a sip with joy.
He glanced at Stan and the little white-haired doll on the table, then continued to sip his tea without caring.
A kitten that is a fusion of Honkai Beast and possesses Rita-level combat power, an armed puppet that is capable of competing with Yulandel. If the time had been advanced a hundred years, or even just fifty years, Otto would have enthusiastically started researching it.
But now, the Second God's Key has just been obtained, his plan will continue to move forward, and his five hundred years of long-cherished wish is coming towards him step by step - at this time, the rest of the things are no longer worth his attention.
Be it Stan or the Skyfire whose energy has been depleted, if Yulandel likes them, just keep them as toys for her. Otto has no desire to interfere.
"Master Otto, Rita would like to ask, what kind of organization is the World Serpent?"
Rita made the tea and cast her watery eyes towards Otto.
In the past, she only thought that the real world was a stage for destiny and anti-entropy, in which destiny was the absolute protagonist and anti-entropy was a fly that copied others' ideas. However, the various twists and turns encountered in this mission proved that there was actually a third party, and it seemed that the water was very deep.
Rita felt it necessary to gain some knowledge for future missions.
Otto smiled when he heard this.
"They are a group of mystics with a long history. You don't have to worry too much. In most cases, you won't encounter them, and they won't interfere with our actions."
"A long history? Can it have a long destiny?"
"It's hard to say. They have a deep connection with the previous civilization. Maybe they are a backup plan left by the previous civilization."
"Um!?"
Rita was really surprised and her rosy lips opened slightly.
She is very familiar with the history of Tianming, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the source of modern European civilization.
But the back-up plan of the former civilization is truly frightening.
The Divine Key, Soul Steel, Stigmata, Valkyrie Armor, and other main technologies for the world to resist collapse today all originated from archaeology. Who doesn't know the power of ancient civilizations?
It is a kind of splendor that is more amazing the more you understand it. If the World Serpent originated from a previous civilization, then this is too complicated. I am afraid that it is far from a threat that can be compared with the current of anti-entropy.
"Does Lord Otto know their purpose?"
"Either to continue the glory of the previous civilization, or to defeat the current civilization and avenge the shame of the past. These are the goals. Don't worry, I have everything under control. Just know that, and don't worry about their existence."
Otto said this with a smile on his face, looking nonchalant and calm.
Rita then calmed down.
Since Otto said so, she naturally believed it. She just made a note of it for now and would wait and see what would happen next.
Yulandel was petting the cat while eating a snack, and at this time she puffed out her cheeks and said:
"Lord Otto is right. No matter who they are, they can't stop us from protecting the world. If they dare to stop us, I will defeat them openly!"
"Lord Yulandel, I've told you so many times not to talk while eating. The cookie crumbs will fall out."
Rita bent down with amusement and helplessness, and carefully wiped the food crumbs left on the corners of Yulandel's mouth and the high parts of her chest.
Yulandel smiled embarrassedly.
