Crossover Anime: Picking up Medea at the Start

“You know that guy… even if you don’t like it, you have to admit that Azdakaha isn’t stupid. If it didn’t have a certain level of confidence, it wouldn’t have been able to directly shatter the world fragments and leave. So Black Rabbit and Leticia, their situation might be very bad.”

After saying all that, the Queen looked at the White Demon, whose brows were now completely furrowed, and then she brought the topic back.

"So here's the problem: I know the coordinates of the world Azdakaha will arrive at, and I also know the coordinates of the world where the core of the Little Garden is located."

"When we left the Little Garden, it was already in its final stages, so if we can't get there quickly, I estimate the Little Garden will be gone."

"However, if we rely on our World Fragment Navigation Method, even if we set off from here and arrive at the location of the Little Garden the moment we arrive, the core of the Little Garden will probably be almost gone. If we can really save it, that should be our last chance."

"The situation is more dangerous for Black Rabbit and Leticia. If we can get there sooner, they will have a better chance of survival."

“But if we choose to go to their side, it means we are giving up the core of the sandbox.”

While saying this, the Queen kept her eyes fixed on the White Demon's expression.

When she stated the speed of travel, she confirmed that White Yaksha did not show any surprise, so she was temporarily certain that even if the wielding demon could travel between planes, its speed should not be fast!

At least on par with their level.

Then her plan was complete.

"So choose: save the core or save the people."

After saying these words, the Queen silently awaited the outcome.

If the wielder's goal is the core objective, then saving people is not important to him. Moreover, going to save people might involve facing an enemy like Azdaka, and there's no guarantee that the people won't be saved. Even if she doesn't want to think about the final outcome, she has to admit that if Black Rabbit and Leticia were to face Azdaka, they would most likely be dead.

As for White Demon... the Queen knows her too well.

She will definitely choose to save people!

In that case, shouldn't there be a disagreement between the White Demon sword and the wielder?

Whether they split up or have a direct conflict, this will all be her opportunity!

This is a scheme devised by the Queen in a short period of time after quickly gathering intelligence!

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228. The Sober White Demon

"Your Majesty, would it be alright if we split our forces into two groups?"

Seeing the White Demon's conflicted expression as she asked the question, the Queen nodded slightly.

“That works, but if that’s the case, then we need to consider the personnel allocation – after all, if we want to take away the core of the Little Garden, we’ll definitely need that Roland you mentioned to go there.”

"Moreover, navigating in the dimensional sea is very difficult. You were lucky that you didn't have any problems. I had a problem on my end, but I've resolved it. Azdakaha should be fine too, but Black and Tishia... well."

"So it's worth considering which route to take, since I'm the most experienced and can even solve some navigation problems."

White Yaksha nodded and began to ponder.

She's already considering going to both places at the same time.

But it was at this moment that Roland's voice rang out in the imaginary space.

"White Yaksha, stop worrying about it, it's unnecessary—don't let things get complicated after we split up and there are more problems on the way. Not only will the original problems remain unresolved, but we'll also incur additional losses."

"So let's play it safe and not consider splitting up."

Hearing Roland's voice, the Queen was not surprised—she had long suspected that there was a wielder behind the White Demon, and that the wielder was definitely listening to what was happening here.

But this sound…

It's that guy who pulled me here with a black hole!

The Queen recognized Roland's voice, while White Yaksha frowned slightly.

"But if we don't split up, we'll have to sacrifice some things..."

Roland smiled when he heard White Demon say that.

"Giving up something? Maybe for you, but for me there's nothing to give up, and there's no need to agonize over it. If you can't make a choice, then I'll choose for you."

Roland's tone was very decisive.

It's like when he faced the classic trolley problem and made his choice without hesitation.

Firm, decisive, and strong-willed... yet also so cold that he doesn't seem like a sentimental being.

The Queen fell silent the moment Roland spoke, silently making her judgment based on his words.

Her first impression of Roland was that he was indifferent.

If Roland, the mastermind, is like this, then he is in a favorable position regarding the White Demon!

Following Roland's line of thinking, since he didn't know Black Rabbit and Leticia at all, and there were no personal feelings involved, there was absolutely no reason for him to hesitate about this matter.

On one side is a treasure, and on the other side are complete strangers.

On one hand, there's a near-guaranteed chance of getting the money, but on the other hand, there's a high probability of not being able to save anyone.

It's understandable that they would choose the former.

However, White Yaksha will definitely choose the latter.

In this way, a conflict arises between the knife-wielding ghost and the knife!

This is the Queen's line of thinking.

White Demon had clearly followed this line of thought as well, but just as she was about to speak with a frown, Roland's voice rang out again.

"We don't need the core of the sandbox garden anymore."

“You know that Black Rabbit and Leticia, right? And you two seem to be on good terms. So no matter how small the chance is, abandoning your companions is not advisable—just go and rescue them.”

"As for the core of the miniature garden, you probably considered it something you already possessed from the beginning, but I didn't. So, I didn't really want it that much, and I didn't feel any regret when I made this decision."

"On one side are your two companions, White Yaksha, and on the other side is something you've never even seen before—it's only natural to choose the former, isn't it?"

Upon hearing Roland's words, White Yaksha's eyes widened, and even the Queen was somewhat surprised.

Both of them are survivors of the Little Garden, so the Little Garden Core is an absolute treasure to them. If they hadn't been unable to properly take the core with them when they left, they would have found a way to take it with them!

That's why White Demon was still a little hesitant after hearing that Black Rabbit and Leticia were in trouble.

Koroland's statement...

That makes so much sense!

After her initial surprise, the Queen glanced at the White Demon.

"Didn't you tell him what the core of the sandbox is?"

Upon hearing the Queen's question, White Yaksha turned her head away helplessly.

"Of course he told me, otherwise he wouldn't have included the Miniature Garden Core in his plan... In fact, when we first met, we felt that Roland knew us to some extent. Thinking about it that way, he almost certainly knew what kind of treasure the Miniature Garden Core was, yet he still abandoned it so decisively..."

To be honest, White Yaksha was a little moved.

Regardless of whether Roland had other reasons for making this choice, his decision and attitude in this matter were something that White Demon greatly appreciated.

The Queen was not disappointed to see the White Demon in this state.

First, she understood why Roland became the executioner of the White Demon through this incident... Second, she lost.

If the Queen's immediate setup of this scheme upon discovering the mastermind behind the White Demon was somewhat driven by a sense of defiance, then it reflects a certain unwillingness to admit defeat.

But now that she had received Roland's reply, the Queen knew that, at least this time, she had indeed lost!

This made the Queen extremely cooperative with the White Demon's subsequent questions, and she readily revealed the coordinates of the core of the Little Garden, as well as the coordinates of the world where Black Rabbit and Leticia were located, as a price to pay for failure.

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Everything went very smoothly for White Demon, but on Roland's side, Ryougi Shiki was a little puzzled to see the Queen cooperating so readily.

"Was the Queen moved by your choice just now?"

Even Ryougi Shiki herself didn't believe those words when she said them.

Given the Queen's capricious nature, she doesn't seem like the type to be moved by something like this.

When Roland heard Ryougi Shiki say that, he promptly shook his head.

“Shi, your perspective on the issue is still not comprehensive enough—the reason you think this way is because you initially viewed this matter involving me, White Yaksha, and the Queen as a contest between just me and the Queen.”

“That’s not how you see things… Although I don’t know what White Demon did to make you disrespect her so much, at least treat her like a human being.”

"First of all, both the White Yaksha and the Queen are gods and Buddhas who have lived for many years. And most of these long-lived beings are unlikely to be fools; in fact, they would have a clearer understanding of things."

"White Demon is a typical example of this; she is the one who lives with the clearest understanding."

"She might seem a bit naive to you, but actually when I first met her, after confirming part of my situation, she made a quick assessment based on her own state at the time, and before I could even make a move, she immediately surrendered."

Forehead…

Hearing Roland say that, Ryougi Shiki scratched her face.

Is this something to praise?

"Haha, of course it deserves praise!"

Roland smiled.

"Because this is proof that White Demon has a clear view of problems—once she feels that it is time to take sides, she will decisively take sides based on her current situation, considering everything she needs, and even give up what she can give up. She can even be used as a tool by others, just so as not to keep what she really cannot give up, and to always stand on the side she likes and has the advantage on."