Regarding the Bronze Bell Kosma.
Lucas didn't trust it much to begin with, so Welt Yang's reminder made no difference.
Regarding the exploration of the Inner World.
Lucas was getting closer and closer to the truth, and he also found a common point.
People of the current civilization.
Seemingly unaware that they can reincarnate.
For example, Welt Yang, Himeko Murata, Raiden Mei...
While A.I., as an artificial intelligence unit from the Previous Civilization, knew her own abilities.
Including Ember Su.
As for whether Sakura, Mobius, Vivi, and others knew.
That remained a big question mark.
The Ember knew I could reincarnate, which should be due to that incident in the Previous Civilization...
Lucas pondered slightly in his mind.
His gaze then moved downwards.
The text left by Welt Yang came into view.
Finally—to re-seal Crimson Jade Maru, the red lacquer drum must be used.
If you can trick that Herrscher near the drum, and then personally strike the red lacquer drum, you can re-seal her.
That's what the Bronze Bell said.
As for whether it's true... I'm not sure yet. You can try it; anyway, the situation can't get any worse.
Upon reaching this point.
The message, which almost covered the entire page, finally came to an end.
Lucas's mouth twitched slightly.
To be honest...
Compared to how Welt Yang sealed Crimson Jade Maru, Lucas was more concerned with how he released Ling.
Where did that guy go now?
The Herrscher of Corruption has no physical body. If she wants to hide, I can't find her at all.
Furthermore...
Does the contamination source affecting the Valkyrie's abilities refer to the Herrscher of Corruption...
Lucas knew that a normal Herrscher certainly didn't have such an ability, but Crimson Jade Maru in the Inner World was a luxurious enhanced version of a Herrscher with contamination source parasitism.
She could contaminate and manipulate Valkyries.
It wasn't entirely unacceptable.
However, Welt Yang said there were two Herrschers at St. Freya Academy, yet he only introduced one.
Who was the other one?
Thousand-Person Herrscher or the Herrscher of Binding.
Lucas was unsure and could only investigate slowly from now on.
"Judah, after reading this, what are your thoughts?"
Changing the subject.
Suddenly, Lucas steered the conversation towards the Armed Doll beside him.
"I know you're hiding a lot from me, but... if possible, I'd still like to hear your suggestions."
"I... what suggestions do I have? Human, you just need to trust us and not think too much."
Judah spread her hands.
Lucas was not surprised by this answer.
A.I. and Judah belonged to the riddle-human type.
Welt Yang and Su were like honest people; they both told all the information they knew, truthfully and completely.
Regardless of whether it was true or false.
Anyway, Lucas now had more options.
For example...
Personally striking the red lacquer drum to seal Crimson Jade Maru.
The explanation given by Su was to kill the host of the contamination source.
While the explanation given by Welt Yang, or rather the Bronze Bell, was to seal her.
Compared to killing.
Sealing was naturally the better option.
It's just that this process is a bit too simple, isn't it?
"Lure Crimson Jade Maru nearby, then personally strike the red lacquer drum." Lucas silently read the words, "Forget it, I won't think about these things for now, it's just a waste of time."
Lucas had no idea where Crimson Jade Maru was, let alone how to lure her near the red lacquer drum.
Regarding Ling's whereabouts.
Next…
Lucas could only inquire from Sakura; perhaps she knew something.
As for Welt Yang.
Facing this Anti-Entropy Leader who was increasing his difficulty.
Lucas still treated him as a side quest, something to do when it was convenient.
"Speaking of which… since Ling is the contamination source, why didn't Su tell me? Was it tampered with, or was Ling still confined within the red lacquer drum at the time…"
Such doubts flashed through Lucas's mind.
However…
What was even more curious was—where exactly was Ling hiding?
Thinking about A.I., Herrscher of Sentience, and then Su and Welt Yang.
Lucas lightly stroked his forehead.
His past self was too much of a slacker.
He hadn't found any trace of them in ninety-nine Reincarnation.
Now.
There was no telling how many people were hidden within St. Freya Academy.
Hearing the man's sigh, Judah hesitated for a moment and said, "Welt Yang… I don't know much about this person. A.I. might know something. If you have questions, you can ask her directly."
"A.I.? If there's a chance… I'll go find her."
For Lucas.
That Green-haired Mechanical Girl was where the dream began.
Since meeting A.I.—Lucas's exploration progress in St. Freya Academy accelerated.
Judah and Theresa played an indispensable role in this.
One Divine Grace Barrier allowed the Yandere Valkyries to return to normal in a short time.
One assisted Lucas in his actions within St. Freya Academy, greatly increasing his safety.
"Let's go, Judah. Next, we should go find Teacher Möbius."
Lucas smiled slightly.
The white-haired, blue-eyed Armed Doll nodded gently.
Teacher Möbius's laboratory was in the teaching building; Lucas and Judah didn't need to walk far.
...
Teacher Möbius's laboratory.
As soon as Lucas entered, he heard Snake Snake's voice.
"My dear Little White Mouse, you've finally arrived… I thought something might have happened to you on the way…"
Teacher Möbius, wearing a tight black dress, walked gracefully towards him.
This appearance…
Lucas's pupils contracted slightly.
Teacher Möbius in the lab was usually in her Big Snake form; Snake Snake usually appeared when she was about to go out.
Fortunately, Lucas arrived in time.
If Teacher Möbius had really left the lab.
That would have been troublesome.
After all…
If Snake Snake wasn't here, Lucas would have made a wasted trip; he would have to wait for her to return.
This would undoubtedly disrupt his original plan.
He still had to continue his strategy with Sakura later!
"If you were caught by other Valkyries… I would be very heartbroken."
Teacher Möbius came before Lucas.
Snake Snake's figure was shorter than the man's; she reached up and pinched his chin.
Teacher Möbius extended her small, fragrant tongue and lightly licked her lips.
Her tender pink lips were incredibly alluring.
Lucas thought carefully; he had never tasted that small mouth before.
Who made Teacher Möbius's position incomparable to other Valkyries?
Even…
Lucas couldn't even hug her.
The audacious person he used to be had tried to forcefully hug her.
How did that saying go?
Try it and die.
"Teacher Möbius, let's get the experiment done quickly."
Lucas spoke seriously.
Snake Snake tilted her head and said, "Hmm? Are you really so eager to do experiments today? My cute Little White Mouse, how about… we do something else first, shall we?"
"Don't joke, Teacher Möbius. As your assistant, assisting you with experiments is my primary job."
Lucas said this with righteous indignation.
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