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

[Great, we have another scene to play!]

It didn't seem to mind much, but simply shrunk the footage of the soldiers' rescue efforts into a small frame, placed it in a corner, and juxtaposed it with footage of the disaster-stricken city... creating a sense of contrast.

[Oh wait... there are so many scenes that can be played!]

It then brought up several more scenes... all of which showed the Fusion Warriors leaving the base and heading to the town for rescue. At the same time, it paid particular attention to two scenes—Kevin and Qianjie.

[How interesting... the strongest Kevin, and the noisiest Qianjie... What's going on? Shouldn't we go ask Velvet for the specific location of the safe house? Maybe we can find a more accurate location then?]

Oh dear, my memory is failing me... Velvi is still in her "Spiral Workshop," which is an isolated island. How will you get there without your aircraft?

[Hahahaha... That's right, I did it on purpose, so what can you do about it? You still have to search through the database one by one, right?]

"Ah...of course~ In the process of you searching for me and attacking me...I also have to cooperate a little and hinder you a bit. How about...I'll launch all the nuclear missiles you've prepared? Hahahaha!!!"

Its laughter remained as manic and...mocking as ever.

Come on~ make a good choice. Do you want to waste your time searching for me, or do you want to save the lives of people in those cities? Don't worry~ I'm launching all my nuclear missiles at once, I won't leave any tricks up my sleeve~

【Come on... make your choice carefully~ Let's see if "slaying the Herrscher" is more important to you... or "protecting humanity"?】

"........."

Its words caused Kevin to hesitate briefly. After discussing with his comrades, they deviated from their original course and went to different cities... It seems that they were planning to stop the nuclear bomb.

That makes sense. If handled properly, almost every Fusion Warrior has a way to stop a nuclear missile, or at least detonate it in advance to prevent it from falling into the city... Especially Kevin, whether he freezes it with ice or destroys it with "Judgment of Heavenly Fire".

However, Qianjie didn't care about all that and went straight to his destination. He burned and tore open the door of the safe house, forced his way in, and when he found no target, he crashed into the wall and rushed to the next target point.

Wow, it seems everyone has different choices!

Its voice remained relaxed, as if it wasn't worried about being found, or perhaps... it was confident that it could finish what it needed to do before being found.

【However… it's a pity~ I'm not the kind of villain from a third-rate novel, nor a villain from a comic book… how could I possibly be so kind as to explain my every move to you and then give you a chance to save yourself?】

【Me? I'm the Herrscher who's going to destroy the world, you know? Just like... you said, the Herrscher who's going to destroy civilizations~】

【so……】

Its words became meaningful.

Meanwhile, several small frames were enlarged and filled the screen—these were Kevin and the others after they separated, having arrived at their respective towns.

However, they stood frozen in place, unable to move an inch.

I already launched the nuclear bomb!

All that could be seen was ruins, only... a devastated land.

[Just when I got in touch with you guys~]

Its voice was full of sarcasm.

Hahahaha!!! This is so funny! So hilarious! Your expressions! Ah... they're absolutely priceless!

And this power, my brethren, its power is so strong, so captivating—indeed, the power of this brethren is perfectly suited to me!

zizi——

The image briefly became disorganized again, but eventually returned to normal.

【Miss Velvi, I admire your efforts, but unfortunately... it's all for naught, isn't it? And I should thank you for preparing so many weapons for me—to make it easier for me to kill you all~】

Let me see how many cities are left, 1, 2, 3... Hmm? There are still 6? Oh dear, he really did protect you all too well, there are so many left... Oh well, it's not like we'll lose a few more. Now... let's begin the most crucial scene!

Its voice suddenly became incredibly excited.

The camera turned all other images into small frames and placed them in a corner. Then, the viewpoint quickly shifted to space, and this image made everyone's hearts tighten... They already knew what it was going to do.

Let's see who this is!

The image lingered for a moment on a spacecraft in motion, even deliberately focusing on Eden's expectant smile for quite some time, as if to ensure everyone would remember her appearance at that moment.

[Oh~ It's the big star Eden~ Look at her expectant smile, she's about to be reunited with her lover, and then by his side, to face the end together... How romantic~]

[But it's a pity~ She doesn't know anything right now, shh... don't tell her what's going to happen next, okay? After all... only a "surprise" created when someone is completely unaware is truly memorable~ Hahahaha...]

With a smug smile, the scene continues to move forward, arriving at the lunar base... or rather, the place where Xiwang is imprisoned.

Ah... Xiwang... "Hope"... What a beautiful name~ What a kind person~ Even though you treat him like this, he still tries his best to help you~ Even though he is imprisoned on the moon, he can still smile~

Even I was slightly moved by him like this~ I'm starting to like him a little bit~

So, I'll give him a really great ending.

【Huh? You guys thought I was going to just eliminate him? No, no, no... that's too low-class...】

Its voice was full of laughter.

I will grant his wish and let him help you... After all, he was really dazzling and handsome back then, wasn't he? His songs were also exceptionally beautiful, and I liked them very much too~

So… cough cough!

It adjusted its voice, and then... dialed the lunar communication line, contacting Xiwang in front of everyone.

"...Hmm? Wright? Long time no see~"

Yes, it's been a long time... You seem to be having a good time on the moon?

Its voice was perfectly disguised... no, it shouldn't be called disguise; it simply reverted to Wright's original way of speaking and tone.

"Oh, right~ After all, I still have my singing to accompany me~ But... why are you the one contacting me this time? Dr. Mei, is there something you need?"

Can't I even talk to you?

"of course!"

[Haha~ Don't worry, I didn't mean to complain... It's just that Dr. Mei has been busy lately, so she hasn't had much free time... I just took this opportunity to quietly contact you~ to keep you company and keep you from feeling lonely, right?]

"I'm not alone! Besides my songs, I have a little guy keeping me company now~ Look!"

As Xi Wang spoke, she hugged a small doll to her chest.

It was a doll with long, straight black hair, eyes as blue as the sea, wearing a white gothic dress with red spots, a large bow tied at the back of her waist, black leather boots, and a small black top hat. She looked like an elegant musician.

"I've got it all set up! Although it's not awake yet, I tried singing to it. I even played a few violin pieces. I wonder if it'll remember them when it wakes up... If I had to make a comparison, it's probably similar to 'prenatal education'?"

Haha... Your explanation is really interesting.

"I was originally going to tell Dr. Mei this good news..."

[Looks like I knew in advance?]

"Don't tell her secretly, okay?"

Haha... I can't do that, in exchange...

It paused briefly to think, its expression becoming hesitant, but finally spoke to Xiwang.

Can I ask you for a favor?

Please, please don't agree, please... absolutely don't agree...

Although they didn't know what it wanted to do, the others who witnessed it all, the others who couldn't speak out, were all silently praying in their hearts.

Only Mei and the others, who knew the truth, pursed their lips in resentment... because they all knew what the final outcome would be.

"Okay~"

He didn't even ask what kind of help it was before smiling and nodding in agreement.

He...did not refuse.

"It's been raining a lot here lately, and this unusual weather is definitely not right. Dr. Mei has been busy with this, and I was thinking... you seemed to have demonstrated the ability to control water before, so I wanted to ask for your help... If you need anything, just tell me. If it's too difficult, then forget it."

It said this, and did so in a very convincing way, which annoyed and frustrated the others.

"It's been...raining?"

Xi Wang tilted her head in confusion.

Is it Skadi controlling it? Or... is it [Mother]?

If that's the case, we really need to help, lest the [blood relatives] be attacked... Let's try to appease them a little.

"I understand, I'll help~ Hmm... and it's not too difficult~"

Xi Wang smiled, a happy smile, and placed the doll in her hand aside, speaking softly.

"I don't really need anything... After all, my singing is pretty amazing~"

"Then... I'll leave it to you."

"Okay~"

Its tone was sincere, full of pleading and entreaty, and after receiving Xiwang's affirmative reply, it also ended the communication.

However, Xiwang's image did not disappear; instead, it occupied half of the screen, allowing others to watch, while it itself gradually returned to its original... mocking smile in the other half of the screen.

[Hehe... Hahahaha!!! Look~ Even at this point, he's still very willing to help you~]

Oh, right, I know what you're all wondering about... That's right~ It was me who made him lose the ability to refuse~ So no matter what, as long as you make a request to him, and as long as the reason is good enough, he'll agree~

【But you guys didn't even notice! Hahahaha!!! It's because you've all gotten so used to his help that you take his attitude for granted, so you didn't notice at all~】

Then it sighed and said with great regret.

[What a pity, I thought some idiot would make him commit suicide, after all, he might become a "Herrscher"~ It's a shame he didn't die.]

But... it doesn't matter~ it's fine now~

It watched as Xiwang organized his things at the lunar base, carefully preserving everything he owned, and walked with light steps toward his intended destination.

Then, at that moment, it suddenly said.

【You say, what if... while he's helping you, singing for you... he uses your weapons again...?】

A small frame appears, showing the "Moon Throne" warship moving slowly.

If I kill him...

The cannon muzzle is slowly turning towards the direction of the rising sun.

What do you think Xi Wang will think?

[And what will Miss Eden, who knows nothing about all this but witnesses her lover being murdered... think?]

This is so exciting!