Chapter 126: Hurry up and call Senior Kevin!

Inside the World Serpent's stronghold, Raven, wearing a black cloak, looked a bit dazed as he stared at the communication device in his hand.

"What happened?" Gray Serpent, who had just handed the stolen Judgment of Shamash to Kevin, came back and happened to see Raven staring at the communication device, curiously asking.

"White Dove..." Raven hesitated for a moment, uttered the name of the World Serpent member who had been missing for a long time. After thinking about it, he shook his head and handed the communication device to Gray Serpent.

Gray Serpent took it and, with a glance, was also taken aback.

[White Dove: North Africa Vimur Lab, Schicksal Base, help needed.]

Gray Serpent: "???"

So, this guy isn't dead yet. This was the first thought that flashed through Gray Serpent's mind, but he felt it was impolite and shook his head, putting it out of his mind.

Gray Serpent continued reading.

[Raven: You're not dead yet?]

[White Dove: Is that how you talk? So rude.]

[White Dove: Forget about that. Schicksal is conducting an observation experiment on the Imaginary Tree using the Second God Key. Durandal is here, and I can't get away for a while. Help me out.]

[White Dove: My location is here. Gotta go.]

Raven took back the communication device, looked at Raven, and his pair of red biological eyes flickered.

Although White Dove was a member of the World Serpent, he was more like a cooperative partner. He provided what the World Serpent wanted, and the World Serpent gave him information channels. It was a mutually beneficial cooperation.

So, after the incident in Arc City, even after confirming his disappearance, the World Serpent had no intention of actively looking for him. At most, they symbolically inquired about his situation on the World Serpent's dedicated channel, and then hastily sent a few small fry to investigate. After that, there was nothing.

This communication was a pleasant surprise for the World Serpent, and White Dove did provide a lot of useful information.

The Imaginary Tree... The Second God Key...

Since it was related to the Imaginary Tree and Second God Key, Gray Serpent was no longer in a position to decide whether to send someone to North Africa.

He had always valued his own position. In the absence of the Lord, he was the executor of the Lord's will, handling everything for the Lord's return. After the Lord's return, he would be the most loyal subordinate of the Lord.

Without hesitation, Gray Serpent left to report to Kevin.

"Schicksal is conducting an observation experiment on the Imaginary Tree?" Kevin sat on the throne on the high platform, with the transformed greatsword form of Judgment of Shamash stuck into the ground beside him. A hint of interest appeared on the face of the millennia-old ice mountain.

"This is intelligence from one of our members," Gray Serpent nodded. "By the way, he was captured by Schicksal over there and is seeking our help."

"Which member?"

"White Dove."

Kevin nodded and calmly said, "I will take action."

.........

After the experiment, Otto was busy dealing with the collected data. Chase and Kiana returned to their previous residence with the company of Durandal.

However, this time Durandal didn't stay to monitor them after sending them back; she left directly.

Both Otto and Durandal understood that with Chase displaying enough strength, if he really wanted to leave, he didn't need to say goodbye to them, and they couldn't stop him either.

Respect belonged to the strong, and fairness had always been a fairy tale for the weak.

"Chase, why did we come back again?" Kiana sat next to Chase, looking puzzled.

They had just teleported away, so why did they come back? Kiana didn't understand, no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't figure out the reason.

Perhaps Chase had his own good reasons.

"If I say I stayed to enjoy watching Otto suffer, would you believe me, Kiana?" Chase chuckled, clearly in a good mood.

That's Kevin, after all! Even in his normal state, Kevin's strength was terrifying, not to mention the fact that he now had the Judgment of Shamash.

The Seventh God Key—Judgment of Shamash, also known as Self-Burning Judgement because those of the Kaslana house who used it would turn to ashes due to releasing the Judgment.

But this weapon was entirely different in Kevin's hands.

During the Second Eruption, when Kevin helped Siegfried by taking the role of Siegfried, he wielded the Judgment of Shamash toward the six-core S-rank Valkyrie, Sirin, hitting her with a series of rapid attacks, making the endlessly expanding pufferfish doubt life. The energy released from the battle even combed the earth with a middle parting.

And that was just Kevin taking Siegfried's place. Kevin, the real deal, plus the Judgment of Shamash, was basically a nuclear bomb at that point.

Fortunately, such a powerful Senior Kevin was on their side.

The Stigmata Mark on the palm of Chase's right hand warmed slightly, and in the Stigmata space, Silene stomped her small foot with a delicate and fair face full of displeasure.

She felt offended!

Although it was true that she had never fought Siegfried and it was a bit embarrassing, Chase shouldn't say such things about her, let alone talk badly of the pufferfish. That was too mean!

[Big brother, bad!]

Hearing Sirin's cute complaint, Chase smiled and responded calmly, "I haven't even mentioned the fact that you almost got single-handedly killed by Theresa, little pufferfish Sirin."

[...] Sirin sunk into silence!

"???" Kiana tilted her head, looking somewhat puzzled, with a clear glow in her azure pupils.

"People from the World Serpent are coming," Chase suddenly said, catching Kiana off guard.

"The one coming is very strong, even stronger than Durandal." Chase continued.

"Oh, okay." Kiana nodded, inexplicably looking forward to it. "When are they coming?"

"Don't be anxious; let the bullets fly for a while."

Chase was in a good mood, thinking of ways to make Kevin get more benefits from Otto; he didn't want Kevin to give him everything.

The Lord has come, and the world is at peace! The Lord has come, and there is blue sky.

Thinking happily about scenes where Otto would be dumbfounded, Chase suddenly remembered the encounter with Kevin during the previous simulation and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Would Kevin launch a Kaslana special at him when he saw him?

No, no, no, can't think like that. I bled for the World Serpent; I contributed to the World Serpent. I'm an ideal employee who has all the merits. Besides, what does it have to do with White Dove?

........

[Attention to all units, the 44th experiment of the Second God Key will begin in five minutes.]

The yellow sand filled the sky, and the once pure and loving gods were nowhere to be seen.

"Why isn't Otto here?" Chase looked around, eyebrows raised, and asked Durandal, who was resting with her eyes closed.

"He said it wasn't necessary, so he didn't come. He's currently in the office, keeping an eye on the situation here," Durandal replied, looking up at the sky.

"He really trusts me. Isn't he afraid I'll run away?" Chase asked with a smile.

"No one can stop you if you want to run," Durandal shook her head, denying, while staring into Chase's eyes with a hint of curiosity in her deep blue pupils.

She couldn't quite understand why Chase's strength had increased in a short period. If possible, she really wanted to spar with him.

Her current training methods were already struggling to meet her requirements for strength growth. Still, for the time being, she couldn't find a better way.

"Hehe, after all, I gained some benefits from Old Otto, so naturally, I have to help him out," Chase said, looking at the Xuanyuan Sword in his hand with a chuckle.

The cultivation of the Tai Xu Sword Qi could now be put on the agenda again.

One day, he would cultivate the Tai Xu Sword God, capable of severing the connection with the Will of Honkai!

However, the Xuanyuan Sword currently didn't have a fixed form; it still had the same appearance, which disappointed Chase a bit.

He thought it might transform into the Joyful Sword of his adoptive father again, but it seemed he was expecting too much.

After all, this wasn't a simulation, and Chase and Otto's relationship wasn't like in the first simulation. Chase didn't have that wicked taste for betrayal anymore, and the conditions for such things were not present.

Chase had once imagined this scenario:

Otto, after a failed plan, kneeling on the beach with an expression of regret, frustration, and resentment. Chase would then leap in like a hungry tiger, calling out the resurrected Sirin, who won the revival match, and say with a smirk:

"I've always wanted to see this expression of yours, the expression of jealousy toward me~"

Chase would feel oddly relieved every time he fantasized about Otto's face full of regret, biting his lips.

Of course, all of this was not worth mentioning to outsiders.

"Old..." Durandal heard Chase's nickname for Otto and almost couldn't hold back a smile, but fortunately, she was an upright Valkyrie who had undergone professional training and knew when to smile and when not to.

The bishop was watching!

But this nickname was interesting. I'll send it to Rita later.

Meanwhile, in Otto's office, Otto's mouth twitched a bit, but after some thought, he pretended not to have heard.

Compared to others, Chase's scolding was still relatively mild.

He, Otto Apocalypse, was never a good person, nor did he care about others' opinions of him. He only wanted to fulfill his long-standing wish.

Kallen...

Otto's soulium fist involuntarily clenched, focusing on the situation of this observation experiment.

[God Key activated, entering the first phase. Energy output stable, quantum layer infiltration confirmed.]

The familiar broadcast echoed in the base. After the last experiment, Chase was already familiar with the process.

He raised his head, looking up at the huge void leaking the aura of the Quantum Sea in the sky.

Durandal had already taken her lance to deal with the quantum shadows rushing out of that void. Chase watched her valiant figure, traversing through the monsters, and couldn't help but sigh.

Truly a super-stubborn person.

Shaking his head slightly, Chase didn't think much. He held the Xuanyuan Sword and slashed at the huge void in the sky.

A sword mixed with the power of spatial laws shattered the space. At the same time, Otto directed the Thousand Realms One to perform leap observations.

The experiment went smoothly, and even the number of quantum shadows rushing out of that void was fewer than usual due to Chase. Durandal quickly dealt with them, walked to Chase's side, and smiled slightly.

"You've worked hard."

"You too." Chase nodded lightly.

"It seems that this weapon suits you very well," Durandal looked at the Xuanyuan Sword in Chase's hand and sighed, "I felt some unique aura from you just now."

"What?"

"Have you learned the Tai Xu Sword Qi?" Durandal asked her question.

"Oh, Kiana taught me," Chase responded calmly, turning to look at Kiana and winking at her out of Durandal's sight.

The usually somewhat slow Kiana suddenly occupied the high ground of IQ at this moment. She raised her head slightly, puffed up her ample chest, and said foolishly, "That's right, it's this young lady!"

Looking at Kiana's silly and happy appearance, Chase felt helpless. He didn't know if she was acting or if this was her true nature.

Durandal opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but suddenly her expression became serious as she looked at the sky. The next moment, a piercing alarm echoed in the base, and simultaneously, an somewhat anxious voice of the personnel from the Shicksal's Anti-Entropy Department came from Durandal's communication earpiece.

"Lady Durandal, the base is under attack, it's the World Serpent's mecha forces!"

Turning her head with some doubts, Durandal suddenly noticed Chase was smiling at her.

A smile that meant the plot had succeeded.

"You..." She wanted to say something, but Chase interrupted her.

"Durandal, I admit that I played a role in this, but the speed of the World Serpent did surprise me."

"But it's not bad. Ciao~" Chase waved his hand with a smile and disappeared from the spot along with Kiana.

It was almost instantaneous; one moment the person in front of her was chatting, the next moment they mysteriously vanished. Durandal hadn't even reacted yet; she just felt the sudden emergence of the power of honkai, and then the two people in front of her disappeared.

No, don't you need to accumulate energy for instant movement now? How is this still fun?

Durandal felt a bit helpless. It seemed that she was still too weak, and she needed stronger training; otherwise, she might never catch this person in her lifetime.

But it wasn't the time to think about this now; the World Serpent had already attacked.

Returning her focus, Durandal immediately contacted Otto to report the situation.

"Bishop, those two people ran away."

"Don't worry about them. Now, focus on dealing with the World Serpent. Thousand Realms One is designated as the first protection object, and the data from this experiment is still stored inside it. As for those two, let them be. Although it's a bit regrettable, there's nothing more we can do."

"Yes!"

......

On the other side, the Lord of the World Serpent, the strongest mantis warrior of the prehistoric civilization, Kaslana's old ancestor—Kevin Kaslana. He watched as Chase appeared in front of him and suddenly bowed, falling into contemplation.

"Lord, you have finally come. Your most loyal subordinate, White Dove, has been looking forward to your return," Chase said.

"Kiana, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and call him Ancestor Kevin, our lord!"

Kiana: "???"

Kevin: "..."

Kevin's face was expressionless. This time it wasn't because of his thousand-year frozen state, but because...

He was completely dumbfounded by this scene.