The Infinite Dragon God Cannot Find Silence

As it turns out, it is indeed not impossible.

"But even if the research here makes progress..."

Yan sighed. The Rainbow Bird family had money and technology, and the entire research project had also received investment and cooperation from many other institutions, but the 'environmental control tower' he mentioned was definitely not a project that one or a few ordinary large enterprises could easily complete.

In other words, even with the technology, it's difficult to implement quickly.

"It would be much easier to install it in a place like Antarctica, but in any case, the equator, with its year-round average climate, is undoubtedly the most suitable. We have already selected twenty-four suitable candidate locations."

Flame curled her lip. In fact, no matter where it was ultimately built, the struggles and various obstacles caused by this technology were a headache just to think about.

"Well... that's good since there's hope in the research. As for the others, I already have some ideas."

However, Izayoi's reply at this moment made Homura's eyes light up.

"Don't get too excited yet; we'll have to wait for the final results of this match to see what happens."

Izayoi sprang up from the wall.

"Anyway, you should take this time to rest."

"...I don't have that kind of free time."

Yan sighed. His appearance here was completely unexpected, which caused his experiment to fall behind schedule. He had to catch up as soon as possible.

"Haha, let's work hard together then."

Izayoi waved to Homura and walked away slowly, then went into a nearby coffee shop.

This area is currently designated as a temporary living area for the contestants, and most of the people in this coffee shop are naturally also contestants.

However, Izayoi paid no attention to anyone else and went straight to one of the tables.

"Hey, do you welcome sharing a table here?"

"Aren't you saying you're not giving people any choice at all?"

Looking at Izayoi, who had already sat down on her own, James couldn't tell if his smile was genuine or not.

"However, I still have time to have a cup of coffee."

"Then I'll be blunt. You were the one who caused that big tree to wither back then, weren't you?"

"Mr. Izayoi, it's not a good habit to make baseless accusations."

"Yes, what's most frustrating is that I can't find any evidence. However, your actions are very strange no matter what. By leaving us so early, you naturally gave up the rewards of force and courage, so we can speculate that there are other motives."

"Hey, I just wanted to offer some help. After all, Typhon's existence is a threat to the entire Little Garden. Everyone has a responsibility to fight the Demon King."

"This reason is even more ridiculous. If all the participants had left the game venue at that time, then the Heavenly Army could have intervened openly—that is, no matter what happened, Typhon's failure and destruction were inevitable, and you had no need to interfere at all... Since I have no evidence, the following content is all speculation."

Izayoi smiled and crossed her arms.

"Think about it carefully, the direct result of causing the tree to wither is that Typhon must use that resonant BDA to maintain his own power and connection to the continent. At that time, there will be three major threats to the contestants that could endanger their lives: Typhon himself, the earth falling, and the melting explosion. The third one is particularly difficult to react to and deadly. It is really a brilliant way to reduce the competitors."

When James heard about the content of the resonant BDA, he raised an eyebrow, but he only shook his head with a smile when Izayoi finished speaking.

"Hmm...maybe there are people who do that, but even so I don't think there's anything to criticize...after all, this is the kind of competition we're in, isn't it?"

"Indeed—but the guy who orchestrated this conspiracy must have a good understanding of Typhon's BDA characteristics. In other words, the person who provides BDA is connected to the person who caused the tree to wither."

"---Roar?"

James looked directly at Izayoi for the first time.

At this moment, Izayoi slowly lowered her arms, which she had been crossing over her chest, and her smile disappeared.

"While in-game conspiracies are one thing, I will make anyone who resorts to underhanded tactics and challenges humanity outside of the game regret it."

—We will absolutely not turn a blind eye to an organization that has created an 'enemy of the world'.

Such a will was revealed in Izayoi's eyes.

After issuing the warning, Izayoi turned and left.

James, who remained where he was, scratched his head and then smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"So that's how it is. This is Izayoi Sakamaki."

"It seems the next stage—the election of the Pope in Rome—is going to be quite interesting."

Chapter 817 The Medici's Messenger

"That guy from the Vatican... can't you find him?"

Izayoi scratched her head in annoyance.

He had been circling the contestants' area for a while, but it seemed that the target he was looking for was not in the vicinity.

"Why are you in such a hurry to find that person?"

Of the two girls he had pulled in to help him, Asuka had her eyes half-closed.

"Could it be that you've taken a liking to someone? If that's the case, and you're using two ladies as tools, then I might need to re-evaluate you."

"Huh? What are you talking about? That guy is the only contact we can find with the Vatican right now."

"So what do you want from the Vatican?"

Asuka let out a helpless sigh, while Kasukabe Yo nodded in agreement.

"You all know about stellar particle bodies, right?"

Since there was nothing else to do while searching, Izayoi began to explain.

"To ensure the progress of the overall research and plan, in addition to the research itself, it is also necessary to secure funding, promoters, and authority."

Upon hearing this, the two girls quickly understood.

"So, is that the 'authority' that Izayoi-kun is looking for this time?"

"Yes, the target is easy to identify. Although the Papal Statesman, who is often asked how many divisions he has, is not the most influential, he has the most say in the biggest obstacle that may arise among the people... namely, the religious sector."

Izayoi extended one finger.

"Of course, there is another major reason besides that."

“External organizations that use the inheritance of the sandbox are the easiest to connect with the sandbox and the easier to exert influence from there… You even investigated this.”

The group turned to the direction from which the sound came, and a blue-haired man dressed in modern clothes swaggered over.

"Oh? It's been a long time, Your Majesty the God-King. I didn't expect you to come to me of your own accord."

"Haha, if you're talking about Flame, please spare me."

Upon hearing Izayoi's subtly provocative remarks, Indra raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.

"After all, you do need help, don't you? And compared to that, I'm more interested in the topic we were just discussing."

"Ha... It's unpleasant, but I have to admit that what you said is true."

Izayoi sighed.

"In short, just as you said, regardless of whether the foundation is external or within the Vatican, any external organization related to the traditions within the Vatican is more easily influenced. However, on the other hand, even without considering this, the Vatican is closer to us."

"I see. So you're looking for that girl in the Vatican?"

The two girls behind him quickly understood as well.

Just like the nickname "Vatican Girl" uttered by Izayoi, since the girl carries the triple crown, she must belong to either the Papal Court or the Medici family. In any case, she is related to the Vatican and can also have connections with the Pope.

"But now it seems it doesn't necessarily have to be that complicated."

Izayoi shrugged and looked up at Indra.

"Since Your Majesty the God-King has the time to send my brother all this way, it shouldn't be a problem for you to help me deliver a message, right?"

"Haha, it's not impossible, but I don't think the Pope will respond to you. Instead of sending a message, you'd better try to negotiate with him face to face."

"Oh... so the next match is indeed from outside?"

"You even guessed that?"

"As far as I remember, during the period when I fought Azdakha, the Twelve Days were unable to quickly recall the forces that had been deployed to the outside world. Given that the Twelve Days spent so many days outside, it's not surprising that things have developed as they have now."

Izayoi waved her hand in reply, then stroked her chin thoughtfully.

"However, there will be more room for maneuver in the next match if it's held outside... Hey, Your Majesty, will the rewards for the first match be distributed before the second match?"

"Hmm? Of course, the allocation issues are already being sorted out, but it seems your thoughts on the outside world extend beyond the Papal Court."

"Of course. Now that we know the connection between the miniature garden and the outside world, there are many more ways to work on it."

Izayoi smiled.

"For example, the solar sovereignty of Ophiuchus."

"...Ha, you've already thought of this?"

The conversation between the two girls left them completely confused.

This reaction prompted Izayoi to deliberately put on a disappointed expression.

"I'll leave aside Kasukabe's future development, which is still uncertain. In your time, Asuka, the organization most closely associated with Ophiuchus should have already been established, right?"

"Ophiuchus..."

"Yes, it's the constellation that Asclepius, the famous healer in Greek mythology, became. At the same time, the molting and regeneration of the snake also represents the concept of medical treatment. It can be said to be a major representative of Western medicine. With this as its symbol—an organization established with the 'Snake Staff' as its flag—it's easy to guess the answer even by guessing."

Upon hearing this, Asuka finally opened her eyes slightly in realization.

Seeing this reaction, Izayoi was very satisfied.

“That’s right, that’s the important ‘driving force’ we’ve been looking for.”

……

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"Um... is there anything I can help you with?"

Saigo Homura, who was originally planning to find Ayatori and Suzuka and find a way to leave the Little Garden, was pulled into a different café by a girl.

Yan recognized the other person, but did not know their name.

That was a blonde girl dressed in modern, casual clothing.