I am a hero of the former civilization.

Terrifying rumors spread from Europe. First, a battle involving Herrscher-level beings broke out in the snowy plains of the North, destroying an area of ​​tens of kilometers. After being detected by Skynet, the Nordic branch was so frightened that it almost suffered a cardiac arrest.

Subsequently, murders occurred in several cities including Gothenburg, Dalón, and Cornish, resulting in the deaths of dozens of wealthy individuals and high-ranking officials. What's even more puzzling is that these appeared to be targeted killings, with even the bodyguards escaping unharmed.

These people died, and then the European branch received a bloodstained notebook with names crossed out, each one corresponding to one of these people.

"is it him?"

In the pitch-black room, Karius rested his hands on his stomach and glanced at the photos on the table.

The photos were filled with gore, showing people, some obese, some old, lying in pools of blood, all killed instantly, their bulging eyes still showing traces of fear.

Within half a month, they were all dead. Some people even foresaw the danger, hid in underground bunkers, and hired a group of extraordinary people, but they still died. All their preparations were in vain.

"I'm afraid so, because the technical department has confirmed that the person fighting outside the town is Dr. Ryan, and you should know very well what he has done in the past."

Kalis stood in the shadows, his expression unreadable, but his voice remained elegant.

"Heh, one of the strongest assassins. After becoming a fusion warrior, that 'one of' will be enough to remove from his title." The commander gave a bitter laugh, a hint of fear welling up from the depths of his heart.

No one is without fear. This is a professional with Herrscher-level power; whoever he wants to kill will die.

What was once just a guess has now become a bloody fact. He is not like Alicia; he lacks that tolerance, patience, and love. That knife really can kill!

Is it blatant recklessness, a demonstration, or both?

The chief of staff felt things were getting increasingly out of control and gave a self-deprecating laugh: "At least Dr. Ryan hasn't lost his mind, and the people below have gone too far. I know very well what they've done, but they can still get away with it."

"Things that the law cannot control should be handled by those outside the law. After this, they will definitely restrain themselves. The world is cruel enough; there is no need to add fuel to the fire. In this crazy era, only restraint can make one strong."

After rambling on and on, Kalis had already understood everything.

Those who are outside the rules clearly lack the ability to turn against others. Their individual combat strength has reached a certain balance with the entire Moth Chaser organization. Anyone who tries to overturn the table will pay a heavy price, so they might as well just accept it.

Besides, the few minor characters who died this time deserved to die, so it wouldn't be a problem to let him play the role of judge for a while.

Understanding one's superiors' intentions is a basic skill for any working person. After thinking for a moment, Carlisle simply nodded: "Yes, at least Dr. Ryan didn't leave any evidence, the investigation has no results, and it's still undetermined who did it. We can give those people a reasonable and appropriate response."

The two looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

As high-ranking officials whose words could decide the fate of thousands, they felt incredibly aggrieved, but since Ryan had given them face, they had to accept it.

"But something like this must never happen again. Humanity cannot cut off its own hands in internal strife."

“I understand. This will advance the Fusion Warrior program and strengthen headquarters security.” Kalis nodded again, which could be considered a response to Ryan’s demonstration.

At least Senator Chasing Fire's identity is kept secret; if Ryan goes mad, the two of them will be the first to die.

A ruthless and powerful individual with Herrscher-level combat strength—just thinking about it sends chills down your spine.

"You handle this matter, but you also need to be careful around those people."

"You mean the religious sect?"

"Yes, their numbers are increasing." The commander propped his head up, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes, and emphasized, "That pseudo-Herrscher is related to them, and they actually created this monster without saying a word."

"So, should we investigate and eliminate it?"

"No need, monitoring will suffice. Their ideas are also worth considering."

Reference significance?

Kalis saw through it but didn't say anything, revealing a strange smile in the darkness and giving a slight bow.

"As ordered."

......

As expected, they didn't come. Well, that makes sense. Even if they were courting death, no one is a fool.

In the car, Ryan glanced out the window. The trees were lush and green, and the horns of cars stuck in traffic were blaring. The streets were bustling with people, a truly prosperous scene.

He had returned to the continent of Mu. The scene before him made Ryan momentarily dazed. Everything was no different from before the collapse, making the dark snowfield seem like a dream.

It's like completing a dungeon quest in another world and then returning to our original world; it doesn't feel like we're on the same planet at all.

Ryan licked his lips. Anyone with a weaker mentality would be driven to a mental breakdown by this contrast. The more prosperous the scene before him, the more ironic his memories seemed.

The Moth of Fire did not react, nor did it even launch an investigation, completely ignoring his previous overstepping of authority, which proves that those above are still quite rational.

The fact that he left no evidence is the best way out. If the "Moth Chasing the Flame" group were to pursue the matter to the end, it would be like ungrateful. And some conclusions can be drawn from this incident.

“The higher-ups have been incredibly patient with me, and the management team is able to distinguish between primary and secondary issues. Through this incident, I also gave them a warning.”

Ryan didn't intend to be a messenger of justice, but making some changes within his capabilities was fine. At least it would make those people behave themselves, which would be doing justice to the pseudo-Herrscher.

"Since you're not human, then I won't hold back either."

Just then, the car suddenly turned and drove into a heavily guarded military base. After being checked at the gate, it went straight to the central building and stopped on the elevator.

Click.

The locking device was released, and the car descended rapidly. It was pitch black outside the window, with only the flashing warning lights and alloy walls visible. This darkness lasted for several minutes before it was illuminated by light.

Oh, how spectacular!

Ryan pressed his head close to the glass and saw a huge void, like a small city, with countless machines working and building all sorts of structures.

There are tall buildings, fortresses, and even an underground lake, not to mention various defensive weapons.

It really does have a bit of a Third New Tokyo vibe.

Ryan was also captivated by this wonder of civilization, as if science fiction had become reality. His novel, which had been on hiatus for half a month, was filled with inspiration again, and he couldn't wait to write a few chapters right now. But after thinking about it, he realized that this scene couldn't really be considered science fiction.

The technological level of the pre-civilization era was extremely high. Coupled with the characteristics of Honkai energy, it had already skipped the nuclear fusion stage, at least in terms of energy science. Not to mention, there was also the scientific genius, Virvi, who was very interested in building houses.

"Is the first phase almost complete?"

"Yes, under Dr. Mei's coordination, the most fortified fortress for mankind is already taking shape," the driver replied immediately, his words filled with joy.

As a full-time employee of the Firemoth, he undoubtedly has residency rights, and even if all surface civilization is destroyed, he can still eke out a living underground.

"The progress is quite fast. The next step is to build various living facilities. No wonder Mebius complained about having to make some food crops that grow in the dark." Ryan muttered to himself, without making any sarcastic remarks.

Just like those nature reserves, we should always give people some hope.

Soon the elevator passed through the hole and continued its ascent underground. The outside world turned dark again, and then there was a 'click' as the elevator closed. The feeling of weightlessness finally disappeared.

We've finally arrived. This must be hundreds of meters underground.

Ryan yawned, opened the car door, and was greeted by another sci-fi vibe.

All that could be seen was gray alloy; the corridors and ceilings were all made of cast metal, and there were more than a dozen elevators with tracks that stretched as far as the eye could see, and all sorts of pipes and cables were densely packed together.

"Very spectacular?"

"Hmm, I didn't expect the construction speed to be so fast. In just one or two months, such a large area has been expanded." Ryan lowered his head and looked at Möbius, who was already waiting there.

The woman was dressed as usual: a short skirt, black stockings, a white coat, and frameless glasses.

"Heh, just to build this turtle shell, seriously squeezing out the budget, do they really think Herrschers can only destroy with energy?" Möbius spread his hands and sneered, "That pseudo-Herrscher you killed could easily pass through this turtle shell."

It wasn't just him; the Herrschers after him were increasingly fantastical, completely abandoning the laws of physics.

"Stop complaining, at least it's symbolic, it makes you feel better." Ryan was too lazy to argue with her. He looked up and saw two girls in white coats behind Mebius.

They looked like twins, with long black hair and a delicate and quiet appearance, but there were still differences between them. One had blue eyes, and the other had red eyes, and their headdresses were also different colors.

"My new assistant, this is my older sister, Cangxuan."

"I've long admired your name, Dr. Ryan." Cang Xuan stepped forward and bowed slightly, like a cold, aloof young girl.

"This is my younger sister, Danzhu."

Danzhu stared intently at Ryan's face at first, but after her sister patted her, she hurriedly bowed and said, "It's...it's a pleasure to work with you."

One was aloof, the other clumsy. Danzhu was definitely late; he hadn't even combed his hair.

Ryan had a keen eye and made a judgment at a glance, but his eyes were filled with increasing emotion, as if he were seeing an old friend.

It's amazing to see these two sisters alive, not as armed dolls. Also, why are their stockings different lengths? Is there any significance to that?

His gaze was strange, making Danzhu feel uneasy. She couldn't help but steal a glance at Cangxuan, as if they had a telepathic connection.

'Just as Dr. Möbius said, Dr. Lane is acting strangely. Could he be lusting after her?'

Mebius had warned the two of them before, saying that Ryan was good in every way except for being a womanizer. They had thought it was a joke, but now they believed it to some extent.

'It's possible, but do you dare say it out loud?'

"I dare not!"

Ryan realized that this was a bit impolite and was about to look away when he saw Mebius take a half step to the side, and their eyes met.

Those snake-like eyes were filled with vigilance and a hint of smugness, making their meaning instantly clear.

Hehe, you little pervert, I've caught you red-handed!

Chapter 174 The Key of God

This look...

Having just returned from the dark, icy plains, Ryan felt a surge of anger rise within him. He thought to himself that Mebius was utterly ruthless, and that he had fallen into a trap the moment he relaxed his guard.

Unfortunately, I can't say I know these twins; there's simply no way to explain it.

This is infuriating!

Ryan felt his brain suddenly speed up, and he raised his head with a straight face.

"You two be careful. Mebius is a real oppressor. If you can't take it, apply for a transfer."

"Hey, could you be a little more subtle when you're talking badly about me?"

"No, I hate unscrupulous capitalists the most. Anyway, you're a fusion warrior now, so as long as you hurry up, you can get any job."

“Then I need to help out too. Who’s always wandering around outside?” Mebius crossed his arms, looking like he’d been waiting for him for a long time.

"I never signed a contract of servitude with you." Ryan scoffed and turned to leave.

That bastard, he's changed the subject again.

When Mebius realized her plan had failed, she deliberately brought two new assistants, intending to seize the opportunity to ridicule them. However, Ryan cleverly deflected the question and turned the topic into a denunciation of her.

In the short moment she was stunned, Ryan had already walked far away. She lightly stomped her foot and quickly chased after him. Looking at the man's expressionless profile, she didn't know where to begin and couldn't help but purse her lips.

Mei told me you were traumatized, right? How come you seem perfectly fine?