NIKKE, Swordmaster Ark Succubus Daily

“Hmm…” Cecil was skeptical, but she wouldn’t judge other people’s aesthetics. She got to the point and said, “The location of Nihilista is basically confirmed.”

Dozens of Lecher cores, densely packed with electrodes of various colors, were immersed in a glass box containing a transparent liquid of unknown purpose. Their cables converged and connected to Cecil's computer.

Li Zuoyi looked at the computer screen, where what was originally a huge red circle that could only display the blurry area of ​​Nihilistha had now become a small red dot.

"How precise can it be?" Li Zuoyi asked.

"The error is about one meter."

"That's perfectly sufficient."

Since John was attacked last time, Nihilista has not been seen again.

Now we can finally try to make plans and take the initiative.

“But Nicholasta is a bit strange.”

"What's wrong?" Li Zuoyi asked, looking at the red dot on the computer screen.

Cecil pulled up a map showing Nihilista's movements over the past few days, pointed to a motionless red dot on the map, and said, "It seems like she hasn't moved at all."

Li Zuoyi stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then looked at Cecil and asked, "Could it be your technique... um... hiss—"

Li Zuoyi gasped.

Cecil released his grip on his face, lifted the high heel from his foot, gave a cold snort, and said, "You can insult me, but you can't insult my skills."

Even so, she still started a self-check. Although it wasn't a technical error, it was possible that some data was wrong somewhere.

During a break in the inspection, Li Zuoyi asked, "Is the antidote ready?"

This thing is essential to deal with Nihilista.

“It’s already finished.” Cecil stared intently at the constantly scrolling data waterfall on the computer screen. “The concentration of the antidote in your pure blood is purer than I imagined. It requires almost no extra materials; just a tiny touch to the body is enough for it to work.”

She took two crystal bullets out of her pocket and placed them on the table. In fact, she could produce more, but she felt it was unnecessary for the time being. If the other people in the park found out, it would be difficult to explain.

"By the way, how is Laplace doing?" Cecil asked. "I heard you often scold her, and I've seen her hiding in a corner and secretly wiping away tears a few times."

Li Zuoyi fiddled with the two antidote pills, a conflicted look on his face. "You have no idea how bad her teamwork and ability are. If I don't say something harsh, she won't remember anything. But she's improved a lot in the last two days and knows to support her former teammates."

“That’s really strict.” Cecil pressed the confirmation button for the final check, then turned to him and said, “In her case, all she needs to do is re-inject NIMPH into her brain. You don’t hate her, do you?”

Li Zuoyi recalled that after returning on the first day, he found Laplace alone and gave her two options.

First, he stayed in the park after that and stopped going on missions with him. After returning to the Ark, he would re-inject NIMPH. Of course, he would no longer recruit the Metis forces into his own ranks.

Second, although she can't summon weapons to be the main force right now, she can learn how to do her best to assist her teammates, and he will also help her.

Laplace stopped crying, wiped the snot from his nose on his sleeve, and chose the second option without hesitation.

Although they were both arrogant brats, he preferred Laplace.

“No, I actually quite like her,” Li Zuoyi said with a fatherly smile.

'boom! '

A loud metallic clang rang out.

"What was that sound?" Li Zuoyi asked, puzzled.

"While you were lost in your own memories, Isabel just came up in the elevator and is now going down again," Cecil said, as if it were none of his business.

"..."

Li Zuoyi sensed that something terrible was about to happen tonight.

“The results are in.” Cecil pointed to the red dot on the computer screen, which was exactly the same as before, and said, “The technology is fine, the data is fine, which means that Nihilista hasn’t moved at all during this period.”

"Could it be a trap?" Li Zuoyi asked.

“It’s highly likely,” Cecil said. “After all, we’ve been hunting down her men, Lecher, but apart from her initial retaliatory reaction against John, she hasn’t shown up again. It’s possible she’s set a trap for us to fall into.”

"So now there are only two choices."

Dorothy emerged from the elevator at some point and said, "First, let's wait until Nihilista moves. I think given enough time, she'll definitely get restless too."

Second, we will take the initiative, but one team needs to go in first to scout ahead. Once it's safe, we can then notify the rest of the team to go in. This way, we can avoid the entire team falling into a trap.

She walked up to Li Zuoyi and asked, "What do you plan to do?"

“I can’t stay here and wait for her to move; I need to get back to the Ark.” Li Zuoyi came to his conclusion after only a moment’s thought. “Even if I go back to the Ark now, I might still be attacked by her on my next mission…”

As Li Zuoyi spoke, Dorothy couldn't help but sneer inwardly: He's lived in Paradise for so long, yet he still misses the Ark. He truly deserves to be the Ark's commander; he's so power-hungry, just like any other Ark commander she's ever met.

It seems she even hurled insults at Niki, who is of no use to her... How awful.

It's unbelievable that this scum possesses power similar to the Commander's...

Dorothy felt nauseous and wanted to vomit.

Despite her inner contempt, Dorothy maintained her outward composure and a warm smile.

"So, let's choose the second option," she said. "I'll let Commander John know, since the battle plan still needs to be finalized by you and him."

"Please." Li Zuo nodded.

“That basically means splitting into two teams, one for you and one for Commander John,” Dorothy asked. “Would you prefer to be the scout team or the main force team?”

"I'll scout ahead," Li Zuoyi said. "My mobility is pretty good."

"You're really handsome." Dorothy smiled admiringly at him and said, "So, would you like me to join your team? Although you are very strong, I am also the captain of the Inheritors' Squad and can protect you."

"Is it okay?" Li Zuoyi was somewhat surprised that Dorothy would be so proactive.

“Of course.” Dorothy turned and walked toward the elevator.

Looking at her retreating figure, Li Zuoyi still thought she disliked him.

"Actually, if something were to happen to you, I would..."

Dorothy's words were ambiguous, but as the elevator doors slowly closed, Li Zuoyi didn't hear her last words.

"...I'm very happy."

Chapter 100 is already dead.

At dusk, Li Zuoyi and Rapunzel were taking an after-dinner stroll along a forest path in the amusement park.

He originally just wanted to wander around by himself and hide from the two girls, Niki, who wanted to drag him into the room, but Rapunzel followed him.

Later, it gradually became a regular time for the two of them to spend together.

"Brother, you look a little tired. Are you really okay?" The long-haired princess noticed that he had dark circles under his eyes and his once upright posture had become slightly hunched. She couldn't help but feel sorry for his hard work over the past two days.

And in these two days, Nicholasta did not move an inch.

Since the coordinates of Nihilista were successfully located, he and John had been discussing the various situations they might encounter after entering Nihilista's territory, and preparing various plans and strategies.

"Your spear can heal Niki and her mental state, can it also heal deficiencies in the human body?" Li Zuoyi rubbed his lower back.

"A physical deficiency... Hehe, I always felt like you were implying something, brother... Cough cough, sorry, I misunderstood. The answer is no."

Rapunzel watched his movements, her face flushed with a blush as she rested her chin on her hand, revealing a strange smile, and couldn't help but have impure thoughts.

After spending time together, she gradually came to understand the commander who now suffers from amnesia. Although he is quite persistent in some things, such as returning to the Ark, his personality is generally similar to that of the former commander, and he sometimes tells tasteless dirty jokes.

It's a familiar feeling...

But she still felt a little resentful. Why didn't they remember them?

Li Zuoyi really wanted to tell her that she hadn't misunderstood at this moment.

"I heard the brothers have already divided into groups?" Rapunzel asked. "Am I still in the brothers' group?"

“No, you go with John,” Li Zuoyi said.

Scouting ahead might be dangerous, and since you're the only healer in the team, if something happens to you at the front, it will be very difficult to continue.

But don't worry about the rest of the way, Dorothy will be in my team too; she's quite strong.

He's spent the last couple of days getting to know Dorothy better, and her strength has exceeded his expectations.

She was in a terrible state during the last battle entirely because of the presence of two heretics.

If there were only one heretic, she could handle it with ease.

"Dorothy?"

Seeing the long-haired princess's surprised expression, Li Zuoyi said, "And she joined on her own initiative."

“…Brother, it might not be the best way to put it.” Rapunzel hesitated. Back when she was still in the Goddess Unit, she had heard rumors that Dorothy had done something outrageous in private when she first arrived at the front lines, but nothing came of it, supposedly resolved by the commander.

"I think you should pay more attention to her, bro."

Rapunzel's words were loaded with meaning, implying that Dorothy was definitely not what she appeared to be.

“I’ve been paying close attention to her,” Li Zuoyi praised her. “She’s very strong, and she’s also quite beautiful. She has the demeanor of a noble lady. Her only flaw might be that she’s a bit stubborn, but she’s not inflexible. I think she’s a great teammate.”

Dorothy has been coming to chat with him sometimes these past few days, and the slight distance between them has disappeared.

She must have realized that Ark is Ark, and he is him.

"but……"

“She trusts me, and I trust her. Isn’t that what companions are all about?” Li Zuoyi raised his hand to stop the long-haired princess from continuing.

Nien was the same; she initially showed her sincerity, and Li Zuoyi gave her a chance.

Up to now, while she and the counterattack force could not be said to be able to entrust their lives to each other, they could at least entrust their backs to each other during battle.

They're already playing around and getting along quite well, which is a great start.

He believed Dorothy was the same.

Having completed his walk and returned to the glass obelisk, he bid farewell to Rapunzel and went to find John to continue discussing countermeasures.

Watching the commander enter the obelisk, Rapunzel said, "You must have heard it too, Dorothy."

"Hmm." Dorothy appeared from behind a tree.

“He’s a good commander,” Rapunzel said earnestly, turning to Dorothy.

"That seems to be the case." Dorothy chuckled and said, "Indeed, when it comes to judging people, I can't compare to you."

I endured the nausea for the past two days and talked to him. Suddenly, I realized that he wasn't as dark as I had originally thought.

However, it only improved the impression somewhat.

Rather, she was even less inclined to let him return to the Ark.

If he makes the Ark better, then who should she seek revenge on?

“So, don’t betray him,” Rapunzel said.

"Do you really think I'm such a bad woman?" Dorothy's seemingly warm smile gradually crumbled, revealing a sinister and cunning side.

"Promise me, Dorothy."

“Rapunzel, you are a good person, so I understand you,” Dorothy said. “However, I can grant your request.”

"So……"

“If he asks me for help, I will definitely go to his rescue. Even if he is unconscious, I will definitely bring him out,” Dorothy said as she walked past Rapunzel.

“…Dorothy, remember what you said today,” Rapunzel said.

"I will."

Dorothy remembered something and turned to Rapunzel, saying, "By the way, when I was collecting Lecher Cores recently, I met a friend from the Ark. I asked her to check the Commander's name in the Ark's database, and she told me the result today."

Rapunzel pursed her lips and did not answer.

Dorothy didn't hide anything and said, "In the end, we actually found the commander's name."

“Isn’t this the conclusion we’ve been guessing all along?” Rapunzel said.

After the commander went missing, the Goddess Force discussed where he had gone.

The final consensus was that he went to the Ark.

"Guess how he's been living all these years?" Dorothy's lips curled into a sneer. "Has he been living in a villa prepared for him by the Ark government, living a life of luxury? Or has he gone into hiding as an ordinary person, married and had children? Or has he gone back to his old profession in the outer region, becoming a mercenary?"

The streetlights along the path emitted a faint hum, which made Rapunzel feel dizzy. She saw that Dorothy was smiling, but her eyes were empty, and a tear suddenly flowed from her left eye.

Dorothy said: