I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

Desdobia opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

"Dobiya, I don't understand... I really don't understand why things turned out this way?!"

Kosmo's voice was full of sorrow.

"Because he might become a [Herrscher]...that's all, Kosmo."

Hen's voice was full of helplessness and sighs.

"He himself said that he was willing to do this... all for the sake of humanity."

"...Hen, look at us now, can we still be considered human?"

Kosmo carefully protected the pendant on his chest. Even though it had been twisted into a distorted shape due to the "man-made collapse," he still kept the ornament... because it was a pendant that Xiwang had left for him, a pair with Desdobia.

"Do the 'Fire-Chasing Moths'... truly consider us human?"

"........."

Hen couldn't answer, nor did she know how to answer.

…………

boom!

The door to Möbius's laboratory was kicked open again.

"Hey, you dead snake."

"Oh dear, it's Qianjie~ What brings you here? And... can't you knock properly next time? Every time you come, my door breaks, which is really annoying."

"Who the hell cares about your business?"

"Alright, alright, I didn't ask you to pay compensation. Hmm... but judging from your expression, you've run into trouble? How interesting, a venerable Thousand Tribulations expert actually has someone he can't defeat? What? Did you go to challenge Kevin to a duel? Or... is it Aponi..."

"If you dare mention that name, I'll tear you to pieces right now."

"If you can do it, then give it a try!"

"........."

"Hmph... Qianjie, if you're asking for a favor, you should act like one. Don't be so arrogant."

Mebius looked away and, while organizing the data, casually remarked.

"...I need surgery."

"Oh? Interesting... You're already so strong, yet you still crave more power?"

"not enough!"

Qian Jie roared.

“That’s not enough! I need the power to tear them all apart. I need to rip them out of that comfortable hellhole, stomp their heads into the ground, and make them writhe like maggots! And… and that guy… that indifferent guy… A! Bon! N! A ...

"...Hmph, don't act crazy here. If you keep making noise, I'll kick you out."

Mebius frowned, then spoke.

"I can perform the surgery on you. After all, I'm very curious about how strong you can become. As for what you do afterward, I can leave that to you. But... you should know that you have to give something to get something, right, Qianjie?"

Mebius's lips curled slightly, and his snake-like pupils narrowed subtly, revealing a dangerous glint in his eyes.

"So... what are you planning to use in exchange?"

"this."

Qianjie grabbed his chest, his fingers digging into his skin, blood seeping out silently... that was where his heart was.

"Ok?"

"You've been interested for a long time, haven't you? I'll trade you this for it! Is that enough?!"

"Hehe... Haha... That's enough! It seems you really care about him, Qianjie~"

"Shut up!"

"Okay, okay, don't be so angry~"

Möbius was in a very good mood.

"Maybe... I can help you in some way, right?"

"unnecessary!"

Qian Jie's voice was filled with a sense of danger.

"I'll tear those maggots to shreds..."

He declared so.

…………

"Hello, my major shareholder."

"Hello, Vilvie."

"...That's a surprise. I thought you would be very sad."

"How could that be? This is Xi Wang's own choice, and of course I support it."

"I see... What about Sakura Junna?"

"She is the same."

"If that's the case... then why didn't she come with you?"

"Because she still has Ling to take care of."

Eden spoke softly.

"And I... only have him left."

"...Okay, let's change the subject. Tell me, why did you come to see me?"

"...Vilvie, come to think of it, I've been sponsoring you for so long, and I don't think I've ever asked for anything in return, have I?"

"Of course! As my super investor, you're definitely the client. Just name your requirements! There's nothing that Velvet can't create!"

"Then... I hope you can complete this."

"Hmm? This is... the Golden Courtyard renovation project? The Eden Project? Interesting... Is this the result of your discussions with Dr. Mei?"

"Yes, and there are also some ideas left behind by Xiwang. Dr. Mei thought he made sense, so he improved the plan. Ah... there are also some suggestions from Alicia."

"Interesting... Hmm... But isn't this plan a bit too pessimistic? We haven't lost yet, have we? Why are we already preparing for the next era?"

"Dr. Mei said that this can be considered one of the 'fallback plans'...and it's always good to be prepared, isn't it?"

"Okay, I'll take it!"

"In addition, I have a private commission that I hope you can accept, Vilvi."

"Speak up! My good investor! You can exercise your rights as [Party A]! Make all your demands!"

“It’s nothing serious… I just hope you can help me with some preparations after you finish [Eden].

Eden gently shook his head and said softly.

"Hmm? What do you want to do?"

"doing what?"

Eden raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the night sky.

Now, Xiwang is right there.

She raised her hand, gently brushing the hair ornaments on her head, and then lightly glancing at the dangling earrings... those were left to her by Xi Wang.

She is also one of only two people who own two [accessories]. The other person, Sakura, received a cherry blossom pendant and an earring (for slender animal ears).

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. He solved the side effects of others, but Xi Wang didn't solve Sakura's ears... He really likes Sakura's ears, doesn't he? Fortunately, Sakura doesn't mind those ears anymore, and even likes them quite a bit.

Ha... Xi Wang is really going too far. Even though he's already left, he deliberately left these things behind, making people remember him fondly... That's really too much.

but……

Eden's lips curled into a slight smile.

I don't dislike it.

"Of course, we're going to the moon."

She turned her head and looked at Vervi again, smiling and expectant, and said softly.

"I want to...go to his side."

She and he were like twin stars, shining and relying on each other, so... she would definitely stay by his side, and he would definitely stay by her side.

Chapter 71 My Stage Is Coming (4951)

[You are unaware of, and unable to be aware of, the turmoil on Earth. After leaving the surface and losing wind and water, your ability to receive information has been greatly weakened. In addition, the "prison" you are in... If you want to know something, you really have to rely on ground communication. That's why you asked May to inform you every time an event occurs, so that you can know whether everything you've done has been effective.]

Okay, let's focus on ourselves for now...

Hey, you know what, even though this base on the moon has been turned into a "prison," it actually looks quite comfortable at first glance. There's even a special area for you to appreciate the beauty of Earth, and some entertainment facilities too. I don't know if these things were left unfinished during the base's renovation, or if Mei left them here out of consideration for you.

[Aside from the inability to go out and the lack of food and water, this place is a perfectly quiet and pleasant "residence"! Hmm? Why no food and water? After becoming a fusion warrior, eating becomes less necessary. You can survive for a long time without food or water, so there's no need to prepare any food.]

[Furthermore, since your power is related to water, if water resources are stored here, "Fire-Chasing Moth" is worried that you might just dismantle this "prison".]

Although there's one less thing to kill time and satisfy your appetite, it doesn't matter~ In this quiet place, you can let your thoughts run wild, compose songs, play music, and pass the time with music.

[Yes, even if you lose the wind and water, you still have songs, you still have music... But we can wait a bit. Let's open the "blind box" for you now! It's the "gift" everyone gave you!]

[First, let me show you what Eden sent! Oh, I see! It's a photo album of you and her, a set of unwritten sheet music, and... a record of hers! And a matching record player!]

[Wait a minute? How did she manage to cram so much in? Didn't "The Moth of Flame" limit what each person could give?!]

Oh, she's one of the sponsors of "Moths of Fire," so making a few small requests shouldn't be a problem.

Okay! Next!

[Look at Sakura's... a few photos of you together, a few photos of her with Rin, a small terminal recording her singing, a star pendant, hmm, so pretty, and... um? A... long, thin animal-ear headdress?]

【……ah?】