The Fire-Chasing Herrscher Who Destroyed the World

"Dong dong dong——"

"The former A-level Valkyrie Jizi from the Easternmost Branch of Tianming is here..."

"Please come in."

The voice that floated from behind the door was calm and quiet, but judging from the fact that the owner of the voice did not wait for Himeko to finish her report before speaking, her mood may not be as calm as her voice indicated.

At least not, no fluctuations.

Jizi gently turned the door handle, and the first time she entered the door, she saw Theresa standing on the side of the huge office, holding her arms around Theresa who couldn't help sighing.

The former superiors and subordinates only exchanged glances with each other, and then turned their attention neatly to the noisy figure.

"Please wait a moment and let Dr. Tesla finish his complaint first."

Einstein seemed to have expected such a result. While stroking the saliva Tesla left on her face, Einstein raised his hand to signal Himeko to calm down.

Of course, Dr. Tesla never let her, or anyone, down on this point:

"Those old stubborn people can't communicate at all. They can only talk a lot of nonsense over and over again. I'm so angry!"

"I hope you didn't call the federal senator that to his face, Dr. Tesla. Has the cause of the accident been determined?"

Compared with Tesla's empty search for enemies and righteous indignation, Einstein maintained his usual calmness and restraint. Of course, if you are used to the scene in front of you, it will be difficult not to have such an idea in your mind-whether Precisely because Dr. Tesla was always so uncool, Einstein who accompanied her always had to be so calm. Or is it just the opposite? It is precisely because Dr. Einstein can always be so calm that he gives Dr. Tesla the soil to vent his emotions?

In short, this is a pair that is extremely weird from every angle and whose personalities are hard to get along with, but they are extremely harmonious and complementary.

And perhaps it was Ai Yin's calmness that reminded Tesla, or perhaps there was a stranger standing behind him who was not very familiar in any sense, and Tesla's tone also softened a lot.

"I've checked all those mechas from head to toe, and I didn't find any problems."

"But the accident is real. 'First, a security mecha rushed to the podium and yelled at the speaker, and then more mechas rushed up and wanted to beat the speaker, and there was chaos in the audience.' As long as it was the previous Anyone who watched the live broadcast of the speech can attest, and there are people behind you who witnessed the accident.”

Tesla quickly glanced back at Ji Zi, took a deep breath, but still expressed angrily:

"Hmph! Can you call it a curse to tell the truth? Isn't it true that you are timid and afraid of getting into trouble, and are unjust for profit?"

Corresponding to Dr. Tesla's words, Ji Zi couldn't help but think of what the Utah congressman who had a broken mentality and gave up on himself told him about his own mental journey on the way back to the base.

It's somewhat ironic.

"I will not comment on this, but even if it is equipped with a language module, the fact that the security mecha can launch verbal attacks on others is absolutely inconsistent with the program logic. Not to mention the subsequent physical attacks on the spokesperson."

"Ha! Who knows, if you ask me, 80% of it is due to their own operational errors, and 20% of it is due to ulterior motives and they want to frame us!"

"Framing? Did they say something?"

"It's not like we are repeating the same old story, saying that our methods of containing the Herrschers are too loose, and allowing the Herrschers of the Sky to move freely is irresponsible to the people of the Federation. I told them repeatedly that Kiana's condition has stabilized since she lost the Conquest Stone. He can control his own power, but they just didn’t believe me, saying that this accident was the Herrscher’s conspiracy. “Please, do they really understand what the Herrscher is?”

"In other words, do you think they deliberately caused this accident to discredit Reverse Entropy, and then used pretexts to put pressure on them, in order to get involved or even take over Kiana's protection work?"

"That must be the case! Every batch of mechas supplied to Congress is handled by me personally. How could there be a problem?"

"No, Dr. Tesla, I don't think so. The federal government's attitude is not so much premeditated as it is pushing the boat forward and applying pressure with excuses. If it is really the situation you think of, then we will face the situation It will be even more difficult, and the federal government will not just make loud and insignificant protests like it is now. Moreover, this is not in their interests. The federal government cannot ignore the negative consequences of this matter. It doesn't fit in with their usual style of doing things.

"There is another point that concerns me - the first-level termination operation key to deal with emergencies does not have any effect. I read the report that Himeko sent back earlier. It is not that the key is wrong or anything else, but The input was successful but it had no effect. It was obvious that such a major accident occurred, but you said there was nothing wrong with the mecha. Either you missed something wrong, or it means that the federal government's level of mecha technology is far beyond ours. , is this possible?”

Einstein hinted quite explicitly. Due to the difference in development paths, anti-entropy mecha technology is the best in the world, and even Destiny can only shamelessly follow behind and copy. Therefore, the only possibility is the former, most likely Tes Did Dr. La miss some details?

Calculating the time, it was less than two hours since Jizi returned to the base with the remains of the mecha and the group of congressmen. Judging from the speed of comprehensive inspection, it was indeed a bit too fast. In other words, Einstein had reason to suspect that Tesla came to inspect the mecha with a preconceived prejudice. Subjective emotions should not be substituted in scientific matters. Naturally, it was difficult for her to completely trust Dr. Tesla at this moment. judgment.

"Hmph! So you still think there is something wrong with my examination?"

Tesla raised her fiery red mechanical arm, looking fierce as if she was about to fight, but after saying these words, she turned around very simply and rushed out of the office.

Before the door closed, Tesla left the last words——

"Jiwotou, just wait for me! I'll make another inspection report for you to see!"

"Bang!"

After all, it was the thin door that suffered the pain it shouldn't have to bear.

But at least Einstein can breathe a sigh of relief.

"Huh, Jizi, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."

"It doesn't matter. As a witness to that absurd farce, I can actually understand Dr. Tesla's indignation."

"Um."

Einstein just responded softly, and then fell into a brief silence.

Although she had the experience of fighting side by side at Tianming Headquarters, Jizi had been recovering from her injuries for nearly eight months after that, so she was not really close to Einstein.

"Have they all settled down?"

"Well, I originally wanted everyone to go back and have a good rest, but after experiencing something like this, the three little ones Bronya, Xier and Guinevere seemed a little excited. They are all in my dormitory now. I’m playing cards here.”

"I heard someone was injured?"

"Well, Guinevere was shot in the arm in the end, but the bullet grazed her. Mr. Kruger, the intern who joined us temporarily at that time, had already treated her wound and came back to give her a few more injections. No big deal.”

"Kruger... Alan Kruger, right? I seem to have the impression that he is a new intern doctor..."

"I didn't expect you to know him."

"No, I just met him a few times on the road. That man has a very special temperament. He is a guy who can stand out in the crowd immediately, so I am a little concerned about him."

Einstein shook his head, which also meant that the familiar greetings were over.

"Although this matter is indeed very troublesome, next, please repeat to us what happened at that time."

"Hey. First of all, confirm the number of casualties in this accident. So far, a total of thirty-one people have died. Seventeen of them died on the spot. Fourteen died after being sent to the hospital after rescue efforts failed. Nine others were seriously injured and endangered. They were seriously injured but not alive. Forty-three people are in danger, and 205 are temporarily classified as minor injuries. As for bruises and sprains, they are countless."

"Compared with the numbers in the previous edition, there are seven more people who failed to survive."

"Yes."

"But... maybe saying this is a bit disrespectful to the deceased, but considering the situation at the time, compared with the total number of tens of thousands of people at the scene, which may even exceed 100,000, this number is a pretty good result."

This statement... does not respect the deceased, but Jizi breathed a rare sigh of relief.

"In other words, Bronya and Xier don't need to receive any punishment, right?"

Einstein blinked, said nothing, and simply nodded.

"Of course, you went to Salt Lake City just to purchase necessities for the party, and the handling of the scene was beyond reproach. Even if the federal government deliberately wants to find a scapegoat, then you have to look at our faces."

These words may seem more passionate when spoken by Dr. Tesla, but when spoken with Einstein's unique calmness... even half-dead voice, they are even more confident and firm to the point of being undeniable.

"However, those children may feel uncomfortable. I'll give you two days off to adjust."

Theresa's voice came from behind, and Jizi felt that Theresa's voice was like the sound of nature at this moment.

"It would be great."

Ignoring the supposed serious reporting scene for the moment, Himeko sighed softly.

But she quickly turned to look at Theresa, who was holding her head thoughtfully:

"Principal, will this matter... especially the criticisms from the federal senators reach Kiana's ears?"

…………

When Himeko returned to the dormitory area with one hand rubbing her aching shoulders and the other hand supporting her lower back, the hour hand of the clock was already slowly moving behind the number "9".

However, the moment she opened the dormitory door, she still tried to soothe her facial muscles and showed a relaxed posture...

Of course, as a matter of fact, she seemed to be overthinking it.

The three girls sat cross-legged in a circle on the bed, all their attention focused on the cards. They only glanced at her who opened the door and came in, and then lowered their heads.

Only Xie'er, who had a golden crown on her head for no reason, showed an awkward smile.

There was no intention of being offended. Jizi just thought it was great that the three of them could briefly immerse themselves in the world of fun like they are now, a little heartless...

But then she realized something - Bronya really liked and was good at using games to relax herself after training and fighting. I'm afraid this is the situation right now.

For the Siberian Silver Wolf who is used to seeing darkness, the storm during the day should not be enough to plunge her heart into meaningless internal strife or other tangled and uncomfortable situations. But for Xi'er, who has always been gentle, it may feel like a bit of a psychological shock.

Of course, Jizi felt that Guinevere was the one who felt the most uncomfortable and needed the most care. She had taken some time to check this girl's resume——

She was transferred from the boot camp to the mecha unit in September last year and became a weapons operator. Two months later, she took part in the battle led by Cocolia to block Hollandale in South America. After the war, she suffered from a mental disorder and was transferred to a civilian position, but a few days later she voluntarily joined the team that supported the Hyperion.

And because she had no performance on the battlefield and was the only wounded person on the Hyperion bridge during the Battle of Abyss City, I heard that her colleagues were quite critical of her and felt that just being close to her would bring bad luck. .

This is the thin resume of the girl who seemed unremarkable at first glance.

Even without checking, Jizi could see the contradictions in that girl - optimism and pessimism, cheerfulness and introversion, bravery and cowardice were all integrated into this girl. This kind of mental state was somewhat abnormal, And for a child who is still a recruit, I'm afraid it will be difficult to accept all of this.

And now...

"Yes!"

The girl shouted excitedly, and instinctively wanted to take the cards with her hands, but she screamed out "Ouch" in pain.

Before Xi'er could reach out to help her, she picked up a deck of cards in her mouth and spat it out in front of her.

"I can't afford it... Bronya."

After a brief silence, Bronya shook her head with a pale face - although if she used an exaggerated approach, her expression most of the time could be described like this.

The girl immediately became excited, and she once again declined Xi'er's help - because there were not many cards left, she could already grab them with her injured hand, and turned the hand originally used to grab cards to play. Card.

"Yes K!"

The girl was so nervous that she kept blinking. Even without the so-called mind reading ability, you can guess that she was praying in her heart that the other two aces were not in the same person's hands.

"I can't afford it."

Bronya shook her head without hesitation.

Xi'er instinctively wanted to draw a card, but thinking of Bronya's reaction, she also shook her head.

Her blood surged, and Guinevere felt that her bad luck in losing ten games in a row had been reversed - well, according to the law of conservation in Europe and Africa, how could someone be unlucky all the time?

Looking at the only two cards "4" and "5" left in her hand with excitement, Guinevere made a final prayer in her heart, then took out a "5" and slapped it on the bed sheet.

Two fingers pinched the last "4" tightly, and even the wound made by the bullet on her forearm began to hurt. With such a nervous mood, Guinevere looked at Bronya.

"Alas... bomb, pair 2, six seven eight ninety, four, over."

Starting with four "3"s, Bronya kept throwing out the cards until there was nothing left in her hand.

"puff--"

Jizi stood aside and watched. It was obviously a very tragic tragedy, but she couldn't help but laugh rudely.

However, that laughter was not directed at Guinevere's disastrous bad luck, but...

"Bronya! This is how Fu Hua once taught everyone how to play Landlord, right? But the landlord is obviously Xi'er."

Jizi patted Bronya's head hard, and while scolding, she picked up the paper crown on Xi'er's head that looked like a gift for buying a cake.

As she spoke, she laughed again.

Perhaps her intervention was too forceful, or perhaps a card game had just ended and everyone had entered the refractory period. The lively atmosphere among the girls gradually calmed down, and even revealed a hint of deathly silence due to time.

This sudden deathly silence is like the pale river beach after the river water recedes, like the moss-covered courtyard after the human face has disappeared.

When they came back to their senses, in a daze, a huge hole took shape in everyone's heart.

In fact, if this was an ordinary day, even if Jizi intervened in such an incomprehensible way, the three people who had been getting along for half a year would not be in an awkward situation where no one would talk.

In the final analysis, the reason why silence spreads unbridledly is because everyone has no intention of playing around at all.

This is also the reason why I tacitly choose Landlord, which is actually not very good at playing, because compared to Monopoly, where people play more, the rules of Landlord are much simpler and too many.

It was impossible to completely forget the events of the day—absolutely impossible. Even for Bronya, even if she can tell cold jokes to adjust the atmosphere during the mission, in the end, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people are crowded together. If there is something wrong in the decision-making or execution, then Many people will be like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, crushed one by one by the iron claws of the mecha.

As a mercenary, the most she has come into contact with is battlefields involving hundreds of people. As a Valkyrie, she has indeed participated in missions that shouldered the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. However, she shouldered the responsibility silently and watched so many people being treated as almost "hostages". The psychological pressure of having a panoramic view cannot be confused with that.

Not to mention the three girls, even Himeko was still in shock. It was no exaggeration to say that this was the most disastrous day she had faced since becoming a Valkyrie.

"Ahem!"

Himeko coughed lightly and asked with the purpose of diverting attention:

"Do you think we should call Kiana over? It will be more fun for everyone to play together."

"That guy... has to get up at four o'clock every morning to train, or..."

Bronya looked into Himeko's eyes and quickly understood her other plan - she didn't want Kiana to know about this, so it would be better for Kiana to stay with them.

But that idiot was too hardworking. In the past, even when the two of them played games online, she would yell that she wanted to go to bed after nine o'clock.

……

"It's okay. I asked Theresa. Kiana will take a vacation starting from noon today, including no training all day tomorrow. What do you think? If no one refuses, I'll go and call her!"

"Wait, wait!"

In the puzzled eyes, Guinevere suddenly raised her uninjured hand.

"Let me go, let me go!"

"Eh? But Guinevere, your hand..."

"Oh, it's just a little skin injury! Uh... Mainly because of what happened just now... uh..."

Himeko smiled helplessly:

"Okay, let you go. Go out for a walk, and maybe the bad luck will go away."

"Wow, senior Jiko still understands me!"

Tears of emotion flowed down like kelp. Guinevere hurriedly wanted to get out of bed, but unexpectedly, her legs were numb and stiff. As soon as she touched the ground, her legs softened and fell down--

"Ahhh! The wound! The wound is torn!"

"Guinevere! Or let Seele go..."

…………

"In the end, she left alone."

Looking at the closed door, Bronya sighed in a mature manner.

"Guinevere is quite strong..."

Seele also sighed with emotion. But the two of them soon received Himeko's contempt:

"We all know that she has this kind of temper, why didn't you let her go just now?"

"Bronya just couldn't help it at the end."

"Puff!"

"Hahaha!"

After Guinevere left, the originally stagnant atmosphere became more lively. After all, compared to her who had only joined this small group for half a year and even knew Himeko for less than a day, the relationship between the other three people was more stable.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Seele hurried to open the door, but only Guinevere came in.

"That... Kiana doesn't seem to be in the dormitory. I don't know where she went... But I have sent her a message on my mobile phone!"

"Alas... According to Bronya's understanding of that idiot, she might have been stimulated again and practiced alone in the training room..."

Himeko sighed without comment.

None of the four took this matter to heart. They just played and felt sleepy. Then, somehow, they fell asleep in a mess without turning off the lights.

…………

“Knock, knock, knock——”

Himeko was awakened by the rapid knocking on the door. She lifted her head and got up from the ground. She found that she had rolled to the door of the toilet.

Looking back, Bronya and Seele also rolled to the ground. Only Guinevere, who was injured, was enjoying the soft bed.

“Uh… my head hurts a little. I guess I didn’t drink last night?”

Himeko stroked her hair casually and felt a hangover. But she tried to recall, but she couldn’t remember that she drank last night—I guess I didn’t. Although she wanted to do so, it would be too damn shameful to do such a thing in front of three underage girls.

“Knock, knock!”

The knocking on the door became more and more urgent, but Himeko’s eyes were dull for a moment, as if she had just heard it.

Yawning, she reluctantly shouted “I’m coming”—in fact, she could open the door by just taking half a step forward.

It must be Theresa who ruined the mood so early in the morning, right?

Jizi opened the dormitory door with a daze, and the first thing she saw was a face that was as cold as ice.

She lowered her head and met Theresa's gaze, but Theresa's expression was not much better than that man's.

"What's wrong? You look like you just drank two cups of bitter melon juice."

Jizi rubbed her eyes and was still joking out of habit, but after Theresa spoke, she instantly lost all her sleepiness, and her expression was really as scary as if she had eaten a bitter melon raw-

"Jizi, Kiana is missing!" (End of this chapter)