Chapter 192: [Mother] Please give me strength

"Please be at ease."

Nozomi looked at the people in front of him who were crawling on the ground because they had lost their legs, and his tone was calm.

"As a doctor, I can ensure that you can still live and live well despite this injury. Even if you fall into a coma or die, it is only because of a large amount of blood loss... Please believe in the tenacity of your life."

Clack——

It is the sound of crystals spreading and growing.

The crystals covered their wounds, and the trickling blood stopped at this moment.

"You actually still have this... Aren't you against this method?"

"Ha... There is never too little of something that can be used to save your life."

As Al said this, the intense pain made his face pale, and the sudden accident filled him with fear, but he still forced a smile and spoke softly.

"What? Next, are you going to give us 'relief', 'Doctor'?"

He didn't ask Nozomi how he found this place, nor did he wonder why Nozomi attacked them... because it was meaningless.

How did he find this place? Maybe he found a way to check the details of the plan, or maybe he directly threatened the top leaders of the 'opposition'? Who knows, anyway, if Nozomi really wants to, no one can stop him.

Why attack? Ha... Who asked them to take the child that Nozomi and Mobius were looking after? Besides, if Nozomi saw the details of the plan, saw the members they were looking for, and saw the names of people he was familiar with on it... It would be natural for him to attack directly, right?

Anyone would be angry if they found out that their relatives and friends were inexplicably registered in an extremely dangerous plan, and their names were on the list of experimenters, right?

So, there is no point in asking these.

So, they also made a backup plan for this.

Since death from 'Originium Disease' is a kind of 'relief' in Nozomi's mouth, then at this moment... will Nozomi give them 'relief'? Or let them continue to live?

If Nozomi wanted to kill them, they would definitely die from 'Originium Disease' in their current state. After all, Nozomi's attack contained 'Originium' and Honkai energy.

Then they will be able to join 'them' and become part of Nozomi's circle.

If Nozomi let them live... ha, then they would be lucky to have saved their lives.

Either way, they make money.

So, although he felt scared and his face was pale, Al was not nervous.

"That's a good idea."

Nozomi's eyelids drooped slightly.

"But... unfortunately, you don't deserve and shouldn't be 'liberated.'"

The Honkai energy began to flow, and the Originium in their bodies also began to resonate strangely, and then... began to leave their bodies.

"Huh?"

Their faces froze, and they immediately fell into great panic... They didn't know that Nozomi's ability to control Originium was so outrageous before!

"Please rest assured, this process is very long, and you will live for a long time."

Nozomi withdrew his gaze... In a field of vision that they could not see, Mobius was slowly performing surgery on them, using the power of the Eighth Herrscher to gradually affect the Originium in their bodies and remove the crystals from their wounds.

At the same time, under the guidance of Nozomi's power, the reagents they injected into their bodies were also rapidly precipitating.

The Originium that was rapidly combining with their cells was also pulled away, quickly leaving their bodies, breaking through their skin, and flowing along with the Honkai energy in the air.

This process is long and painful. After all, it is very troublesome to significantly reduce the content of Originium in the human body.

But... it doesn't matter, this is what they deserve.

Nozomi didn't think there was anything wrong, Mobius didn't think there was anything wrong, and "they" didn't think there was any problem even more. They even felt that... Nozomi hadn't done enough.

"How can we let them die so easily? Doctor, let me try! I have many ways to make them feel the pain!"

"I've already said that the people of 'Fire Moth' are all stupid (obscene words), 'Doctor' you should have brought us to shoot them together..."

"There are a lot of people in there who are in the same situation as us... There are even children inside... Damn, what on earth did these guys do?!"

...

The noisy words of "their" echoed in his ears. Thanks to the efforts of Mobius and Vill-V, their words were now much clearer, but because of this, they became even noisier.

"..."

However, at this moment, Nozomi was silent, and so were Mobius, and the two Vill-V's who had always been by his side... because they knew that Nozomi was really, really unhappy at this moment.

He just walked slowly and quietly to the observation window, pressed his hand gently on it, and then...

Clack——

It is the sound of crystals growing and spreading.

The Originium covered the surface, and then... the Honkai energy began to flow, squeeze, and finally... shatter.

Inside the testing ground, her "companions" who were in the same situation as "them" were still surrounding her. After seeing Nozomi and "them", they were stunned at first, then surprised, and finally... they hurriedly came to Nozomi, begging him to save her.

So, Nozomi put down the "box", popped out the compartment containing medical supplies, and checked her condition on the spot.

"Doctor, this child is suffering so much, why not just let her be free."

Someone suggested this.

"Shh—"

'attachment' gave a slight gesture.

(TL: 'attachment' is one of Vill-V's Personality)

"[Brother] will decide for himself."

'attachment' said this and asked Skadi to keep an eye on the others and not make any loud noise.

As for Nozomi, after confirming that her life was not in any danger, he took her and prepared to leave... She needed a safer and more stable place to rest.

As for those who are still here? Those who were injured by Nozomi's arrival and are now unable to move?

It doesn't matter, who cares?

"Really? Little white mouse, you don't even know to wait for me... It's very troublesome to perform the removal surgery in this state, you know?"

After Nozomi walked for some distance, Mobius finally caught up with him... and complained a little helplessly.

"But please be at ease."

Immediately, Mobius laughed again.

"Their condition has stabilized. Um... I guess they're still trying to stop the bleeding. But I don't think they can hold out for much longer."

"You've found the weapons hidden here, bro?"

"Extreme Evil" said casually while hanging upside down on the ceiling.

"The 'expert' said that you only need to use the 'box' to access the control equipment here, and then activate the backdoor we left behind... What do you think? Do you want to blow this place up now?"

"Sure, I can do it myself."

Nozomi did not refuse.

"Little white mouse, are you angry?"

"Um."

"...I'm surprised you admitted it just like that. It seems like it really irritated you... But never mind. I have no right to say anything to you~"

Mobius narrowed her eyes slightly.

"Brother, do you need our help?"

"No, I'll take care of it... Continue with your work. The research in your hands is the most important."

"...um."

Following the instructions given by Vill-V, he activated the backdoor of the weapons stored here, then estimated it, set the time, and left immediately.

Soon, the hidden experimental base was blown up from the inside... A dazzling fire flashed, and crystal fragments of Originium flew everywhere.

When the smoke clears and the flames fade away, what remains are those who have been reborn.

"Hahahaha! You didn't expect that! 'Doctor'! We have a spare one!"

They cheered and jumped for joy.

"And I never thought... the 'liberation' he mentioned was actually real... If I had known earlier, I should have joined in. This attitude is also quite good."

Al felt himself at the moment and spoke with a little joy.

"Oh? So you guys like this pose so much..."

Mobius' voice came faintly.

"But unfortunately, you can only enjoy it for a short while~ But for you, this is also a great honor~"

"Varied?!"

When he did, they turned their heads and looked in the direction of the voice, and saw the figure of Mobius, and... the figures of those who had died in their experiments.

"You have a backup plan or something... Do you think we won't be prepared for this?"

Mobius smiled and spoke softly.

"And... do you think that you won't die after you are 'liberated'?"

"Don't forget how the Eighth Herrscher disappeared~"

"Alright everyone~"

Mobius narrowed her eyes, which were no different from a snake's.

"I hope you can struggle a little longer~ resist a little longer~ otherwise it will be boring~"

"If you don't hold on a little longer...it will be hard for me and 'them' to be satisfied, right?"

"…Oh my… Can't you hear me anymore?"

Looking at them being submerged in the crowd, Mobius spoke helplessly, but the smile on her lips did not disappear, but instead rose a little.

"But don't worry, I will take good care of you..."

...

In the Fire Moth base, Nozomi was waiting quietly by the bed, waiting for her to wake up.

Other people who knew about this also came, but except for people like Eden and Sakura who had a good relationship with Nozomi, Nozomi pushed everyone else out.

Now, there are only Nozomi, her, and... "them" in the room.

"Hmm…"

The ears on her head moved slightly, as if in pain. Narcissa, or rather Rosemary, frowned, curled up like a cat, and whimpered a little aggrievedly.

"..."

Seeing this, Nozomi reached out his hand and resonated with the Originium remaining in her brain to reduce the pain she was suffering.

"Hmm!"

Rosemary, who also had the ability to resonate with and control Originium, naturally sensed Nozomi's actions and became alert almost subconsciously. She turned over and her hair, ears, and tail behind her all stood up to express her vigilance.

At the same time, her power began to be exerted, and her "telekinesis" began to wrap around Nozomi's body, trying to crush him.

However, when she took a closer look at her surroundings and saw who the person in front of her was, Rosemary slowly relaxed and asked slowly with a slightly confused and uncertain tone.

"...doctor?"

"Yes, it's me."

"..."

Rosemary was like a real cat, approaching Nozomi cautiously, reaching out to touch his body gently, leaning forward slightly, moving her nose slightly, and sniffing the scent on his body again, fearing that the person in front of her was just an illusion of hers.

Finally, after confirming that the person in front of her was Nozomi, Rosemary moved little by little into Nozomi's arms, rubbing against his chest, and her tail behind her gently wrapped around his legs, as if she was spreading her scent on him to mark him.

Finally, Rosemary curled up again and nestled in his arms.

"Doctor...it hurts..."

Rosemary nudged Nozomi with her head to show where she was in pain.

"It's okay, it won't hurt in a while."

Nozomi closed his eyes and was silent for a while, but finally, he comforted her softly.

He reached out and gently stroked her head, straightening her hair bit by bit, and occasionally rubbed the pair of cat ears on her head.

He opened his mouth and sang a soft lullaby. The "box" followed his wishes and started to function as a music player... Vill-V's wonderful designs always work inadvertently.

Hmmm~

The soft tune made Rosemary feel happy, and even her tail swayed gently to the music.

Slowly like this... her breathing gradually became steady, and she fell asleep again.

It will be fine once you fall asleep. As long as you fall asleep, the pain will go away.

Nozomi was still humming the soft song and stroking her head gently.

Clack——

However, along with his movements and singing, there was also the sound of crystals growing.

"Hmm…"

Rosemary frowned in her sleep. She felt a little uncomfortable... It was her instinct as a special fusion warrior reminding her that it was the Honkai Beast gene in her body that was resisting the erosion of the Originium.

But with Nozomi's gentle touch and soft song, she slowly calmed down again, and just like that... she was covered by crystals in her sleep, and finally... shattered.

This way, she won't feel any pain anymore.

She was liberated.

The soft song stopped, and the music playing in the "box" also stopped at this moment.

"sigh..."

Nozomi adjusted his breathing slightly, stood up again, put the "box" on his back, and connected and fixed it to the device on his lower back.

"...Vill-V, please prepare a little."

"Hmm? [Brother], have you decided yet?"

"Um."

Nozomi nodded slightly.

"But before that... we have to get rid of some people first."

"Screening? Hmm... I see. I'll tell the other Vill-V."

"So what's next..."

"Has the doctor made a decision? Are we going to start?"

"Finally! I told you! I told you earlier! It should have been like this a long time ago!"

"Doctor, please let us help! It's a good opportunity to test the success of Dr. Mobius and Miss Vill-V's research!"

"That's right! 'Doctor', now we are more than just the atmosphere group! We can help!"

"They" said so.

"um."

Nozomi nodded.

"But it's enough to just target a small number of people... Most soldiers are just following orders, so there's no need to be too harsh on them."

Nozomi reminded again.

"I know, I know!"

"Go, go, go! It's time to [save the world]!"

"Let's work together! It's time to clean up the pests!"

...

They were noisy again and even seemed particularly excited.

So, starting from the evening of that day... Nozomi named the locations of all the high-level "opposition" leaders within "Fire Moth" who had participated in that plan one by one.

Although Nozomi's actions were quickly discovered and the guards of the senior officials tried their best to cover him, but... as I said before, once Nozomi gets serious, once Nozomi really wants to do it, no one here can stop him.

Unfortunately, the weather was not good. Late at night, when Nozomi named the safe house of a senior executive, the alarm of "Fire Moth" sounded.

The "Ninth Herrscher" appeared, and it was on Mu Continent.

"Ha... 'Doctor', now, let's put down the blades and put aside our prejudices, okay?"

The dying senior executive gasped for breath, forced a smile, and spoke bit by bit.

"The Herrscher has appeared. He is our common enemy, the enemy of humanity... Now, let us put aside our disputes for the time being and fight the real enemy together, okay?"

"...unnecessary."

Nozomi's tone was calm.

"What?! How did you…"

Before he could finish, his head "flew" away and fell to the ground, with his hair and blood mixed together.

In the end, all he could see was his headless body and the chain blade that was slowly returning to the "box" like a snake.

"Cleansing you up is just a matter of convenience. Why do we have to stop now?"

Nozomi said calmly, and after confirming that he was dead, Nozomi left and quickly went to the place where the "Herrscher" appeared.

No matter what, the "Herrscher" is the primary target, this is indisputable... and if possible, Nozomi also wants to see whether this "Herrscher" still retains her original consciousness. In that case, she can try to give her "liberation" just like Himeko.

However... when Nozomi arrived at the destination, feeling the Honkai energy emanating from the "Ninth Herrscher", feeling the air around him becoming heavy, and... its arrogant and unbridled laughter, Nozomi felt that it might be a bit troublesome to deal with this "Herrscher".

But... it doesn't matter.

"Brother, do you need help/ Little Mouse/ Doctor? Now we can fight with you!"

"They" said so.

"Unnecessary."

In response, Nozomi just shook his head slightly, and then... controlled the "box" and took out the dark-colored sword stored inside.

"[Blood Relatives]…"

Skadi seemed to sense something, took a half step forward with a little joy, and held his hand.

"Huh... Although it feels a little blurry, but... it should still be OK."

Nozomi held the sword in both hands and raised it in front of him, while Skadi reached out and gently placed her hand on it, holding the sword with him.

Close his eyes and whisper softly with, her your [blood relatives].

"Mother…"

Tick-tock——

It is the sound of rain falling.

"Please give me strength."

Crash——

In an instant, heavy rain fell from the sky, and the wind howled, carrying the raging Honkai energy flowing in the air, rolling up the "Originium" dust dispersed in the air, bringing with it traces and sounds like water.

Holding the hilt of the sword, he swung it casually, and the "Originium" dust flowing in the air carried a damp smell, outlining a dark mark in the air, like waves, or like a wound caused by a sword blade.

"..."

Opening his eyes, listening to the vague concern in the rain, feeling the faint joy, Nozomi whispered.

"I will give you liberation."

The figure became blurred in an instant, leaving a dark trail in the air. When it reappeared, it was already not far in front of it.

Raising the sword, rain and breeze swept in, bringing up the "Originium" dust that spread in the air, outlining a huge shape similar to a killer whale in the air.

It suddenly appeared from the air, just like leaping out of the sea.

Then... it fell down and swallowed up its body.