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Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Zhongli: Generally Speaking, It’s Not That Simple

The Eightfold Divine Son was greatly shocked. This kind of experiment, using an entire city, was simply beyond their imagination. Throughout the history of the Seven Kingdoms, they had never seen such crazy and paranoid people.

He! What did he want to do?

Yae Miko looked at Lin Hao, who was still calm and emotionless beside her. She opened her mouth to ask but held back. She clenched her fists and dismissed her doubts. No matter what he was like in his previous life, the person she knew was the most real person. She chose to believe this man.

Only... the chat area was completely different.

[Paimon]: "Damn it! This God Lord is so abominable. I even said I wanted to see him, hmph! I won't look at him anymore."

[Tartaglia]: "Compared with him, the actions of us Fatui are trivial."

[Aether]: "I'm already worried about Inazuma."

[Paimon]: "That's right, that's right, he actually did such a cruel thing!"

[Yoimiya]: "Crazy! Crazy! The Lord of God is actually the big bad guy!"

[Furina]: "Maybe...maybe, he has some difficulties?"

[Nahida]: "No matter what the reasons are, one cannot commit such inhumane behavior. Difficulties are no excuse."

[Paimon]: "Hmph! No wonder he became a previous life. Such a hateful villain will definitely be killed, right? He's a singer."

[Venti]: "It's time to slip away, what do you think?"

[Zhongli]: "Drunkards, generally speaking... I choose to remain silent and continue reading."

Zhongli was not in a hurry to express his opinion. Based on his experience and life, his emotions were not too volatile. However, Tian Tiezui in front of him was very excited: "Oh, why didn't we realize that this man is actually a shocking villain? Human experimentation is a taboo."

The guests on the side said one after another: "Go, go, you don't have to say it, we can see it ourselves."

Tian Tiezui smashed his mouth: "Everyone, please don't worry, it's not that simple, right?"

Zhongli picked up his teacup and took a sip: "I thought so too."

Everyone was curious about the subsequent development.

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Everything here was actually a trap planned by Raven. When Rita was shocked by the information, Raven also launched the plan. Countless experimental cabins burst, and the experimental subjects inside attacked Rita, the only living thing in the room.

Rita suppressed the anger in her heart. She lifted her scythe and cut the dead soldier who rushed forward in two pieces. Even though there were many dead soldiers here, Rita's strength was outstanding, and she could easily deal with these unconscious walking zombies.

Suddenly, all the dead soldiers who came to besiege dispersed.

"How?" Rita was wondering.

Dozens of gases suddenly appeared in the room. Wherever these gases filled the air, all the dead soldiers shrank and fell to the ground, completely losing their activity.

Raven's voice also appeared: "This is a dispersive serum that causes the body to collapse and quickly inactivate. It is the work of a certain scientist from Schicksal."

"It is a specially prepared version for you... It does not need to be breathed but can enter the circulatory system through skin contact, making the Valkyrie as defenseless as ordinary people."

"It's really an interesting irony to use weapons made by Schicksal to deal with Schicksal."

Following Raven's command, dozens of hunting weapons appeared at the door, attacking Rita. It wasn't just Rita; the Immortal Blade team members led by her were all ambushed at this time and were all in danger.

At this critical moment, Kiana appeared. She relied on her powerful strength to rescue the members of the Immortal Blade. At the request of the team members, she went to the Divine City Medical Underground and found Rita, who was under siege.

"It seems, Miss Maid, you have made your choice."

When Rita saw the person coming, she forced herself to stand up: "It's just a temporary choice."

Kiana showed a smile: "You should still have the strength to break out for the time being, Miss Maid."

"Certainly." Rita wanted to be strong and tightened her grip on the scythe again. She fought side by side with Kiana and started the breakout.

Raven, who was watching everything from behind, also understood why Rita suddenly suspected her side. It turned out that Kiana was behind the scenes. Unfortunately, it was too late now. She had not made full deployment, so she could only watch them escape.

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Inside the safe house, the two got a short break. Kiana gave up the bed to Rita, who was more seriously injured, and leaned on the sofa to take a nap.

Just as she fell into a deep sleep, she found herself in an endless bone-white desert, with endless darkness in front of her. In this dead land, she and seven comrades who had the same goal would usher in the end of this long war. After this war that determined the fate of all mankind was over, could any of them stand on this and welcome the dawn of a new day? There was no answer in her mind.

Kevin suddenly came to her. "According to Mei's calculations, there is only the last hour left before 'His' arrival."

"Yes," she said. "Kevin, I hope that after today, humanity can continue to go forward."

Kevin replied: "...Yes. If you still have any doubt, just look back at the earth behind you."

The girl turned around. The Earth was like a blue marble, suspended in the endless deep space.

Kevin continued: "Every time I look up, I shudder at the darkness and coldness of the universe. But even so, it still has warmth..."

"Because the earth gave birth to us, and because the stars still shine above us."

Earth... The girl couldn't help but think, what were people doing on Earth at this moment? Lamenting, crying, or having a doomsday carnival? From the perspective of the moon, all the disputes and anger, pain and nostalgia that had happened... were no longer important. What mattered was always the future.

The girl said: "Kevin, the dispute between me and Dr. Mei, and the words I said to you... I'm sorry."

Kevin shook his head slightly: "There is no need to apologize to those who can entrust their lives."

The girl was confused: "Really...then what should I say?"

Kevin said firmly: "Promise. If any of us can come out of this battlefield alive, we must bear more responsibilities."

"Those plans prepared by Mei, the 'Stigmata Project', 'Fire Project', 'Ark Project'... Although not everyone agrees with these plans, these efforts will plant the seeds for the revival of mankind."

"Those of us who survive must care for these seeds and prevent them from repeating the same mistakes until a new civilization is built."

"Hua, I believe that the hope of ending Honkai permanently lies within it."

"Humanity will sacrifice a lot to get to that day."

"But...humanity will never lose hope."

Kiana suddenly woke up.

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