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338. The final conversation? No, not yet.

"So in the end... there's still no way to solve it?"

Mo Yulan sat on a chair to the side, looking dejected. Dr. Cangqiao was startled when he heard him mention Doc's name, and then said that although he still couldn't access the medical records, he could dictate them. So Mo Yulan made a phone call to Gustav directly outside the ward, but received a very disappointing reply.

"If it were when the infection was first discovered, or even when she was already ill, or even after she developed two complications... I could try to help. That would at least fall within the realm of 'medicine.' But now that it's come to this, after three and a half years of illness and countless complications... forgive me for being blunt, but this is no longer within the realm of medicine; it's theology. You should ask God if there's any way to help, instead of bothering me. I'm sorry, Xiao Mo, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, but this is really... a bit too much to ask."

After listening to Dr. Kurahashi's description of the patient's condition, Gustav said the following, which shattered the last glimmer of hope in Mo Yulan's heart.

"She's been fighting since birth. She's constantly battling the cruel reality that tries to take everything away from her, and even knowing the end of the war is approaching, she can still show that dazzling smile." You Na said softly, looking at Mo Yu Lan's suddenly moist light blue eyes, she couldn't help but feel sad for this strong girl.

"Let me see you one more time, just once." Mo Yulan thought to himself. He also hoped that when he saw Yuki again, they would have a proper talk and let go of their burdens. But now…

"Don't cry, Sorin-chan."

Mo Yulan jolted awake as if electrocuted, flicking the water droplets from his eyelashes before opening his eyes to gaze at Yuki lying on the bed. Her small figure remained unchanged, still lying there quietly, and the machine covering Yuki's face was also unchanged. However, he noticed a blue light flashing on a monitor facing the glass, displaying the words "UserTalking."

"Yuki...Yuki? Are you there?"

He immediately heard a response, which appeared to be coming from a microphone mounted on the glass wall.

"Yes. Even though it's through the camera lens, I can still see you all, Sorin-chan... and Yuna-neechan. Sorin-chan is just as cute in real life as she is in the game. Thank you for coming to see me."

"Yuki...I..." Mo Yulan's voice was hoarse. He wanted to say a lot, but he didn't know where to begin. This feeling made him quite sad.

"Doctor, please let Sorin-chan and Yuna-neechan use the room next door... there should be enough equipment there, right?"

"?"

Mo Yulan turned her head in confusion and saw Dr. Cangqiao looking serious as if he were considering something. But he then gave his usual calm smile and nodded deeply.

"Okay—behind that door are the fully submersible chair and AmuSphere that I used during the interview. But please try not to stay for more than twenty minutes, and as for the formalities, I think we should skip them."

"Understood, thank you," Mo Yulan replied in a deep voice, then glanced again at the girl lying on the Medicuboid. Yuki's voice then appeared again.

"The [Hyperdimensional Fantasy World] has already been installed in the program control platform. Let's meet at the Chong Sheng Fountain in a little while."

——————New Bluff Tower, Fountain of the Sacred Heart——————

Even after the conflict ended, Ravnica was still in a state of peace and prosperity, especially noticeable near this landmark building. Sorin quickly found Yuki standing under the shade of a tree. She was still wearing her swordsman outfit from that day, her long, deep purple hair swaying at her waist, only the two divine swords Sorin had given her were no longer there.

She turned her head, revealing a fragile smile as delicate as lingering snow.

"I don't know why, but I just have a feeling that you guys will find me in the real world. But I didn't tell you anything, so theoretically, this shouldn't happen." She said with a smile, "But Sorin-chan, you still came. It's rare for my premonition to come true, but I'm really happy... Sorin-chan is willing to help me think of a way and stuff."

"You just heard that? My conversation with Gustav?" Mo Yulan looked at Yuki with some surprise, but quickly realized that she could hear the conversation in the hall.

“I can hear you. And I’m sorry… Sorin, I didn’t tell you the truth. The reason the Sleeping Knights are disbanding in the spring isn’t because everyone is busy, but because two of us have been told that we have no more than three months left to live. That’s why we wanted to create our final memories in this beautiful world and leave evidence of our existence.”

“I see…” Sorin replied thoughtfully, “You’ve achieved your goal, I should be happy, but why…”

"Don't be sad for me, Sorin. The time we spent together was precious to each of us." Yuki smiled and wiped Sorin's eyes, then her expression suddenly turned somewhat melancholy. "But if possible, I hope you can forget me... Didn't that unfamiliar voice say before that this is no longer in the realm of medicine, it's theology, and we can only ask God if there's any way to help, in other words, there's no way anymore?"

However, after hearing Yuki repeat Gustav's words, Mo Yulan's eyes suddenly lit up. He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and called out somewhat urgently.

"What did you just say? Repeat it again?"

“I said… we can only ask God if there’s any way, in other words, there’s no way…” Yuki was a little taken aback by Sorin’s sudden reaction and replied cautiously.

"No, last sentence."

“This is no longer in the medical field, it’s theology… What’s wrong?” Yuki was still full of questions, but Sorin had a relaxed expression as if he had been called by God.

“I have a way… I have a way, Yuuki. Don’t be afraid, I will definitely save you.” Sorin said this as if making a vow, then turned to look at Yuna standing beside him. “Yuna, do you still remember that memory? When you were trapped in the virtual world by that person?”

"I remember... What do you want?" Yuna was equally puzzled. "Why are you suddenly asking about that time?"

"If there's any way to save Yuki, this is the only one."

The sadness on his face vanished suddenly, replaced by a confident and invigorated smile.

339. Eden Cross Search Project

That evening, at Mo Yulan's home, three fully armed girls stood around the sofa, while Mo Yulan sat on the sofa and spread out a map on the coffee table.

“Let me first explain the operation plan. Theoretically, this isn’t a particularly difficult operation, at least the first half shouldn’t be too hard. Yuna and Sinon, you two step aside for a moment.” He gestured for Yuna and Sinon to step back slightly, then used Augma to project an Assassin’s Creed Wiki page. “Based on the known information, the Eden’s Cross has the ability to heal the living and temporarily resurrect the dead. I’m not sure yet which healing ability is stronger, the Shroud of Turin or the Eden’s Cross, but it should be enough to deal with a mere AIDS patient. And this Eden’s Cross should currently be located in the basement of Yuna’s ancestral home, which is Shigemura Shrine, so our objective is to retrieve the Eden’s Cross, and after use, return it or destroy it.”

"Wait a minute, I can understand using this to save Yuuki, but what does it mean to return or destroy it after use?" Sinon asked, somewhat puzzled. "Can't we...?"

"None of us here can withstand the pressure from the entire Templars of the Tokyo area, or even more exaggeratedly, the Templars of the world, to preserve this thing. So the best approach is to use it up as soon as possible and pretend it was never used, or to destroy it directly. And I must ensure that I will not have such wishful thinking when I encounter a similar situation next time. This thing should not exist in the world in the first place."

Mo Yulan explained quickly, and then drew several lines on the map with red and blue pencils.

"Therefore, the planning of the operation route must take into account both delivering this thing to the hospital in Yokohama and returning it from there or finding a way to destroy it on the spot... Destruction is definitely out of the question, and we don't have anything with particularly destructive power on hand, unless we find a way to launch this thing into outer space, which is probably not as good as sending it back directly. We could consider sinking it to the bottom of the sea, which is relatively easy to do."

“That makes sense. But Sorin, you… someone told me not to go to Eden’s Cross.” Sinon nodded first, then remembered what Ms. Rebecca had told her a while ago, and couldn’t help but advise, “That would put you in great danger, really.”

Considering that Rebecca did not acknowledge Mo Yulan that time, Shino did not say that her mother told her this, otherwise Mo Yulan might have really stopped.

“Think of it this way, Shino. I’ve been through a lot of dangerous situations: live-streamed life-or-death solo matches, face-to-face knife fights, gunfights with terrorists… Even if this is dangerous, it’s just something that might cause some trouble in the shrine’s basement.” Mo Yulan didn’t take Shino’s advice seriously. He quickly drew several routes on the map and then looked at Aivisin, who had been silent. “I won’t go into specific tactics here. After using Eden’s Cross, Aivisin, you’ll be responsible for finding the nearest sea area and throwing it in. That should be the simplest way to deal with it. Okay, now go and pack your equipment. Shino, I should be able to find two or three units of ammunition here, enough for you. We’ll set off in ten minutes.”

“But I think you should reconsider, I mean it, Sorin.” Shino still had a worried look in her eyes, but Mo Yulan’s will seemed quite firm.

"Then what other options do you think there are? Anyway, given that a solution is known, I can't give up a chance to save Yuki. Even if you see her as just a temporary teammate."

"Alright then, I brought three units of ammunition with me when I left, that should be enough."

Shino shook her head, abandoning her attempt to persuade Mo Yulan, and instead began checking her own equipment—she had brought her sniper rifle this time, but it was packed in a large guitar case so as not to attract the attention of passersby. Besides that, standard equipment such as stun grenades and smoke grenades were neatly attached to her tactical clothing.

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"That's the whole conversation, Joker?"

The speaker was a person hidden in the shadows, who was also wearing the uniform of a Templar Knight. However, unlike the others, the cross on his uniform was not red, but pitch black, which symbolized misfortune.

“That’s right, Mr. Borden. If you didn’t deal with him before because they weren’t trying to obtain the Eden’s Artifact, you don’t have that concern now.” The man in the clown costume raised the terminal in his hand, his eyes filled with an all-knowing indifference. If Yuuna were here, she would recognize this man—this was the intruder who broke into Mo Yulan’s house that night during the previous incident.

“You’re right. Inform everyone in the Black Cross not to alert them before they obtain the Eden Cross. I’ll be there in person.” Borden’s tone was hoarse like a viper’s, carrying a hint of death. “While I thank you for taking care of that good-for-nothing Sugou, it’s time to get serious.”

Behind him, the dark shadow suddenly began to tremble, and then seven or eight people dressed in pure black Templar uniforms emerged. Each of them was fully armed and their faces were covered with black masks, making it impossible to see their expressions.

“I’ve said it before, we can forgive many things, but the only exception is the balance between life and death. Eden’s Cross should not fall into anyone’s hands except to return to the Templars. Joker, continue eavesdropping and find out as much as possible about their detailed plans.”

“Excuse me for being frank, Mr. Bourdon, this might be a bit difficult. I only left one bugging device behind, and they might be leaving soon,” the Joker said with a troubled expression. “And I suspect they might be carrying heavy weapons, so we need to be prepared for a gunfight in the middle of the road.”

“All we need to do is seize Eden’s Cross. Any casualties incurred in the process are not our concern. Go ahead and do it; the Father of Insight will guide us,” Borden said confidently.

“Well, Father of Insight… Is there really such a thing as a Father of Insight in this world?” Joker thought to himself, not daring to say it aloud. He simply nodded at Borden and then left the room with the Black Cross Executors who had suddenly appeared behind him.

340. Your aunt is no longer your aunt, but your uncle is still your uncle.

Just like a thousand years ago, Shigemura Shrine is now largely deserted, even though it has been designated a historical and cultural site. Thanks to regular maintenance, Shigemura Shrine, though quite dilapidated, is not a dangerous building and is unlikely to collapse anytime soon.

"The location is right, but this place always brings back bad memories. Memories of losing synchronization hundreds of times." When Yuna saw the familiar Shigemura Shrine, her mind was suddenly filled with the sad memories of her controlling Shigemura Chinatsu's body and losing synchronization. Her expression turned quite grim. "But thankfully, I'm not the same person I used to be."

"Your auntie isn't your auntie anymore, but your uncle is still your uncle." Mo Yulan chuckled and said a line that clearly revealed her age. Of course, Shino and Yuna didn't seem to understand. "Then it's settled. Yuna, lead the way. Shino, stand in the middle and I'll bring up the rear. Little angel, you and your good mom understand?"

“Ivy is not a child anymore, Dad. And why didn’t you invite Vivi to come along? She’s amazing.” Ivy tilted her head. She still had a lot of complaints about Mo Yulan still treating her like a child. “Why does Dad always treat Ivy like a child… It’s such a headache.”

“If I could, I wouldn’t even want to bring you here, little angel. Although I know you’re super amazing, it might be super dangerous for you later, okay?” Mo Yulan looked at Ai Weixin helplessly, shook her head, and then explained, “As for Vector… let me also remind you, don’t tell anyone that we’ve been here, whatever you do.”

"Although I don't quite understand... I understand, Dad."

Ivy nodded obediently and followed closely behind Yuna into the shrine. The interior of the shrine was even more dilapidated than the exterior. The few places that had been renovated suggested that others had visited before, specifically those searching for treasure. However, they all seemed to have returned empty-handed.

"Senior Chika, what should I do now...?"

Yuna closed her eyes slightly, calling out to her ancestor in her heart, while Chinatsu, as if she had expected Yuna to call out to her at this time, quickly responded.

"Are you sure you want to do this, my child? One of the Brotherhood's missions is to prevent the Eden Relics from being misused, and you will also be targeted by the Templars."

“I’m sure. And… this is the only time.” Yuna replied in a slow but firm tone.

"Never mind. There's a small trough under Kira's shrine. Drip a drop of your blood into it. The door is under the naginata shelf in the bedroom, but you should be able to see it with your eagle-eye vision. Also, I see your future. Your partner will be seriously injured because of the Templars' pursuit, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. You... just wait and see."

After saying those last words, Chika disappeared from Yuna's senses. Yuna opened her eyes, only to be startled by Mo Yulan standing right next to her.

"Wh...what's wrong? Why are you suddenly so close?" she asked softly, her face flushed.

"It's nothing, it's just that you look so cute standing here like a good little girl." Mo Yulan said this, and gently touched You Na's forehead again, then heard Shino's "tsk tsk" of admiration behind her.

"I'm so envious. Go find a boy who will cherish you. You've never been in a relationship at this point, and you're just giving away freebies on live streams every day. You're probably going to be single forever," Mo Yulan said mercilessly.

"I just haven't found the right one yet. Speaking of which, your lecturing tone is really annoying."

"Stop arguing, I've found the entrance." After thinking for a moment, Yu Na decided to repeat what Chika had just told her to Mo Yu Lan. "Lan, Chika just said... you will be seriously injured because of the Templar Knights' pursuit, and that it might not be a bad thing... Anyway, be careful in the future."

"Just kidding, if I could be..." Mo Yulan had just said this casually when she saw that You Na's expression suddenly turned a little strange, so she quickly changed her words and said, "Okay, okay, how about I stand in the middle in a while?"

“It shouldn’t be now.” Yuna crouched down, tapped her index finger with the small knife she carried, and then squeezed a drop of blood into the base of the Kira Shrine. Suddenly, a red light shone from below the shrine, and everyone heard a loud noise coming from the bedroom.

"It's over there. Ivy is guarding the gate up there, let's go down and take a look."

Mo Yulan took out the Vector and was the first to walk into the bedroom, where he saw a hole in the floor. He casually took out a lighter, turned it on in front of the floor, and found that the flame did not go out. So he turned on the tactical flashlight attached to the bottom of the Vector and was the first to go down.

Below was a long flight of stairs, and at the end of the stairs was a stone door that was already covered with vines. Mo Yulan tentatively pushed it and found that the door was not sealed so tightly that he could easily push it open a small gap that allowed a person to pass through.

"This place doesn't seem too difficult to get into. I really don't know why you're making such a fuss about it," Shino said from the side. Of course, she wasn't careless at all and was still pointing to that side with her R700.

“You should know that this is not a place like a ruin. After the priestess obtained the cross, she sealed it in the basement below her house. And she probably saw that we would use the Eden Cross now, so she put it here in this way.”

Mo Yulan explained casually, because he indeed saw nothing below except a wooden box that appeared to contain the Eden Cross. That wooden box was now so decayed over time that it could be opened with the slightest touch.

He opened the wooden box and saw the "Resurrection of the Dead" symbol resting on a piece of silk. He breathed a sigh of relief. He took the Eden's Cross, held it tightly in his hand, carefully placed it in his pocket, and then ran up the stairs.

"This is it. Now we'll proceed with the second phase of the operation. Ivy, find a sea area near Yokohama ahead of time. Hurry up. If Yuna's ancestor didn't deceive her, the Templars might already be on their way."

341. The flags you set for yourself will one day come back to haunt you.

Two hours later, in an office in Yokohama.