I am a hero of the former civilization.

you......

Ryan's blood pressure spiked, and he was about to knock this lazy bum on the head when he saw her playfully grab his hand and shake it off in a coquettish manner.

"Oh, we don't ask for much. As long as we can protect ourselves, have canned food to eat, and sunshine to dry in, that's enough. At most, we can help the teacher with some small favors."

They're quite self-aware, but...

Ryan glanced at the girl beside him, somewhat dazed.

And then, the strongest human with two Herrscher powers, my first disciple is a complete slacker?

Chapter 235 Teacher, you're so handsome!

Everyone around Ryan is ambitious. Not to mention Mebius, who wants to evolve infinitely, even Alicia has a grand ideal.

Having spent so much time with heroes, he found it somewhat unsettling to see Padofelis's 'smallness' and ordinariness, but after careful consideration, he refrained from lecturing her.

Everyone has their own ambitions. Ryan didn't approach Paddo to make her cannon fodder. Besides, when it comes down to it, this little kitten is also prepared to become a fierce tiger and fight to the death.

"Being a salted fish is not so bad, but in this world, it's not easy to be a good salted fish."

"Yes, so we must work hard!" Pado clenched her little fists, looking full of fighting spirit, but unfortunately there was no light, so she could only chuckle awkwardly.

"I'll start studying hard tomorrow. I'm going to bed now."

You get discouraged really quickly.

Ryan looked around and patted the bed: "You go to sleep first."

"What about you?"

"I need to think about some things. It's too crowded here, I can't possibly sleep with you."

Pado blushed slightly as she recalled the strange sensation from before. She quickly let go of her hands, lay down on the blanket, and wrapped herself up like a cat-like bug, leaving only her head sticking out.

"Teacher, do you think we'll be alright this time?"

Ryan could tell she was still a little scared, so he could only comfort her, "Don't worry, with your and my luck, it's hard to die even if you want to."

"What about Dusk Street?"

Twilight Street? Ryan couldn't guarantee that, since in his plan, the scale of the battle would even surpass that of the Vast Ocean, with multiple Herrscher-level combatants clashing there.

“Pado, you should go out and take a look. To be honest, Twilight Street is not a good place. If you have your hometown in your heart, even if it becomes ruins, you will come back to take a look sooner or later.”

The girl didn't actually have much attachment to the past; she was just used to living cautiously and was reluctant to easily step into an unfamiliar future.

Is it better outside?

Paddo was dazed, thinking about this question she had never actually considered. If Ryan hadn't suddenly appeared, she might have stayed in Twilight Street until the end of the world.

But a powerful figure eventually arrived, drawing her into a massive vortex, and her instincts only offered one thought:

Follow your teacher and take that step forward.

"At least this time I've found a powerful backer to rely on. With someone protecting me, things will be a bit easier."

Padofelis's ideal is actually very simple: she just wants to live, to live comfortably.

Hearing the faint call, Ryan, who was still waiting for a reply, shrugged, bent down, and helped Pado expose her head. He then carefully examined her small face in the quiet moonlight.

This girl, who lives so cautiously, always evokes a protective instinct in people.

Ryan thought for a moment, then smiled silently. In terms of value, Pado was quite ordinary, but she was interesting enough, and he had a very happy time during his time on Twilight Street.

"If I hadn't run into her, I would never have imagined that the operation on Twilight Street would be so easy. This kind of luck is really contagious."

He spent eighty percent of his time in Twilight Street with Padofilis. Except for a slight nervousness when he met Aponia, he was completely listless the rest of the time.

They didn't do much, but they still achieved their goal. In particular, Paddo discovered the Honkai energy core, allowing Ryan to prepare in advance and maintain the initiative.

Aside from being lucky, he really didn't know what to say.

Jingle Bell--

The phone rang again, and Ryan answered it instantly as if afraid of waking Paddy, and heard a slight panting sound.

“Ryan, I have successfully found the ‘Black Dog’.”

Inside the luxury suite, the murals and chairs were covered with a thick layer of 'tomato sauce', the door was cut in half with a sharp blade, and several mutilated corpses were scattered around.

Sakura leaned against the wall riddled with bullet holes, resting her hand on her sword, and quietly watched the figure in the high-backed chair not far away. The big boss of the peninsula was sitting crookedly, his eyes rolled back, and saliva kept dripping from the corner of his mouth.

“I’ve injected him with ‘truth serum,’ but apart from some dirty scum, I haven’t gotten any useful information.”

"He should know who the owner of the park is, as the supplier, right?" Ryan walked to the corner of the container and lowered his voice.

"The recipients were the Takeuchi brothers, and these two were their suppliers, but you've already killed them."

Damn, they're really careful, hiding the clues so well.

Ryan rarely swore, but he finally understood. Those people were no good at scientific research, and even worse at combat command, but when it came to scheming, no one was more experienced than them, especially with an unknown powerhouse who could modify memories.

They were meticulous in their work, and the clues contained falsehoods. Outsmarting them was time-consuming and laborious, but fortunately, Ryan chose a more direct approach.

When the black dog suddenly revealed its tracks, he knew that the lead was worthless. Those people weren't stupid; they wouldn't hand over clues to him.

"I understand. Now we move on to the third phase of the operation."

"Yes, this is the real test." Sakura glanced out the window; steel mechs emerged from the sea, and helicopters roared in.

She killed many people, and the other side chose to let it go, which actually benefited them.

If it's Ryan, then his crime of killing friendly forces is confirmed, which can advance the next step of the plan. If it's not Ryan, the Herrscher will get the news and will hide to the end, refusing to come out no matter what.

"Let's begin then, Sakura. Remember, your own safety is the top priority. I've already made arrangements for Rin, and judging from the message Mei sent back, the Commander-in-Chief has no intention of purging anyone." Ryan's voice was calm, without a trace of panic.

Just as Mei was unwilling to break off relations, the Fire Moth was not something those people could control; the factional struggles involved were a real headache.

Hearing this tone, Sakura felt reassured and even smiled.

As an assassin who specializes in dirty work, she fears being sacrificed on every mission; the idea that "only the dead can keep secrets" has almost become a rule.

"As long as I work for you, I don't worry about being abandoned, so don't worry—"

Zheng.

The longsword vibrated the air, slicing the missile that had pierced through the bed in two. Amidst the violent explosion, an assassin dressed in black stepped out of the flames, looking down at the war machines and fusion warriors below.

"They can't expose me, and they can't stop me!"

Ryan couldn't hear the second half of Sakura's sentence. He slowly put down his phone, his eyes filled with relief.

He alone cannot be the savior, nor can he even change the moths that chase the flame, but only when all forces are combined will there be a sliver of a chance to change everything.

“Sakura will definitely be able to do it perfectly, and this seemingly plausible conclusion will also create an opportunity to resolve the situation ahead of time.”

Ryan skipped the observation phase, rapidly tapping his fingers on the screen to send three emails to three different people. He didn't wait for replies, simply placing his phone at his feet.

The fourth phase will proceed directly; the outcome will depend on the subsequent reactions.

He was confident about the outcome. He glanced at the sleeping Padofelis one last time, left a note, climbed out of the skylight, and stood on top of the container to look around.

Gunfire gradually intensified as the various powerful figures of Twilight Street frantically searched for him, occasionally leading to clashes.

Ryan observed quietly, waiting for Sakura's final outcome, as if he could see a girl in black charging into battle, unstoppable.

"In the end, our fighting styles are similar, and the lack of lightning power can be compensated by the weapons that Velve secretly crafted. As long as we don't get into a prolonged fight, no one will be able to tell the difference."

The selection of the 'Shadow Warrior' had already taken all the details into consideration. Their speeds were comparable, their swordsmanship was somewhat similar, and their combat strength was unquestionable. In terms of killing, Sakura was among the top of all the fusion warriors.

A night breeze swept by, and Ryan squinted, listening to the sound of the tide. After a while, his eyes widened.

thump—

A loud explosion came from the southern part of Dusk Street. A visible light blue shockwave formed a ring, smashing the houses in its path like building blocks.

This level of destructive power is beyond human capability, and coincidentally, there are at least three non-human beings in Twilight Street.

"Finally, they've made their move. It's only been half a day." Ryan gave a mocking smile just like Mebius. The reason for his haste was simple.

They've already determined that 'I' am thousands of miles away, so there's no need to waste time. Let's use 'companions' as bait to lure out the 'pseudo-Herrscher'.

The sea breeze howled, and explosions echoed. From this moment on, Twilight Street truly became a den of dragons and tigers. In this long, dark night, besides the terrifyingly powerful Fire-Chasing Moths hunting team, there were several other pairs of eyes hiding.

"But this time I have no reinforcements, only a little cat by my side, and Qianjie, who is neither enemy nor friend."

His breathing quickened, and his eyes gradually filled with excitement. Ryan turned his head and saw Padrephilis sticking her head out of the skylight, her tension clearly visible.

"Did you get woken up? Read the note I left carefully later and do as it says, and you'll be able to leave safely."

Pado opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. She desperately wanted to help, but she was of no use to it and was terrified.

"Is it starting so soon?"

"Opportunities always arise unexpectedly. Once they appear, all you have to do is discard all distractions and bravely take that step forward." As Ryan spoke, he deactivated the optical distortion device, revealing his true appearance.

"Watch closely, I'm about to give you a lesson."

Is this the true face of a teacher?

Pado stared wide-eyed, unable to utter a single word.

She had actually sensed it long ago, but when the truth was revealed, she was so engrossed in staring at the black-haired, gray-eyed man, watching him pull out a long spear from somewhere, and watching him be enveloped in a black shadow.

On the quiet beach, under the moonlight, the killing machine slowly activated, and that handsome face gradually disappeared, his resolute gray eyes also being concealed.

The man with the gun had nothing left but his purest will. Without uttering a single word of nonsense, he bowed slightly, preparing to face the dangers of the world.

“We, we’ll lend you some luck. And also, teacher—” Pado came back to her senses, lowered her head, as if she had etched the scene under the moon into the depths of her mind.

After a while, he revealed his usual cheerful smile and gave a thumbs up.

You look really handsome right now!

Chapter 236 Dismantling a Gundam with Bare Hands!

Ryan began planning the moment he set foot in Japan, and after constant adjustments, patience, and additions, the moment of truth finally arrived.

The battle of wits is over; only physical confrontation remains!

Ryan quickly adjusted his state, leaping onto the rooftop as if blending into the darkness. The distance of several kilometers was soon left behind, and he was getting closer and closer to the center of the explosion.

Hey.