I am a hero of the former civilization.

At the same time, the crimson beam fired at almost zero distance was deflected by the pale gold outer layer.

"The energy cloak is still as formidable as ever." Ryan had dealt with this fusion warrior in New York and was deeply impressed by him.

In terms of physical skills, John ranks among the best in the entire Moth of Flames; his straight punches and knee strikes are all incredibly powerful.

But he didn't go back to cover him. He just kept moving forward, scanning his surroundings. A strange expression flashed across his face, but Ryan remained silent. He ran until he reached the river that ran through the city before stopping, letting go of Eden and placing it beside him.

"Is it safe?" The girl looked around warily.

"You've always been safe. You don't think this kind of scum can kill me, do you?"

"Hehe, although I don't know what that is, if it really stumps you, humanity should have gone extinct long ago."

This flattery was really satisfying; Ryan's lips curled into a slight smile, admitting that it was the absolute truth.

However, it's still quite troublesome.

Ryan discovered another secret, or rather, he and May had already done some calculations about it.

Among those who defected were Damian and a whole research team, which was independent of Mebius and was specifically responsible for the development of the 'Dark Chrysalis', possessing unique insights into the fusion surgery.

This is not to say that they are better than Mebius. Of course, it is very efficient to conduct research without restraint, setting aside human nature.

'The occupied territories have a large population, and with the assistance of the Herrschers, the rapid progress is normal. The problem that most troubles Möbius is no problem for them at all.'

The Moths of Fire would not allow warriors to sacrifice themselves in vain and damage morale. Those people didn't care at all; they were disposable items anyway, so there was no need to consider their lifespan. They could do as much as they could.

"Are you thinking about those monsters?" Eden noticed the seriousness on Ryan's face.

"Yes, this is a new species, and it's much more useful than those massive Honkai Beasts. It might even spawn other things."

"A potential hidden danger?"

"There are surprises everywhere when dealing with Honkai, I'm used to it." Ryan licked his lips, then looked solemnly at Eden: "You'll get used to it too."

It was truly full of surprises. One second everything was calm, and we were checking if there was anything wrong with the speakers, and the next moment a battle broke out, with a group of monsters surging in and wreaking havoc.

A river breeze swept by, and Eden hugged his smooth shoulders. Fear flashed across his face, but he quickly raised his head resolutely: "But I'm not afraid. Since it can't be avoided, we have to face it. And I have another idea."

"You still want to restart the concert?"

“Yes, everyone is scared. It is precisely at times like these that I must stand up.” Eden’s face was resolute, and his tone was full of apology: “I’m sorry I was a little willful, but my song was prepared for this moment, even if no one dares to listen.”

She stared straight at Ryan, and to be honest, she didn't have much hope. It was indeed a bit reckless, and it felt like she didn't value her own life.

If it had been a second slower, she would be dead.

"Go ahead and do it. We can proceed as planned."

“I’ll be careful… Huh??” Eden blinked in shock, never expecting Ryan to agree without even mentioning any conditions.

"I told you to proceed as planned. Tell your assistant to do it the same way. When we were running away, I made sure to avoid the main stage. Making a big hole in the stadium isn't a problem," Ryan said casually, hands in his pockets.

"As for the audience, they don't need to worry either; they think the matter has been resolved."

“That’s true, but why…” Eden still didn’t understand. Logically speaking, they should have fled back to the Firemoth headquarters by now.

“You’re in the know, you understand this isn’t a simple assassination, there’s a huge conspiracy woven by the Herrschers behind it, but the Herrschers don’t know we do. I’m also quite willful, I just want to play along with them.”

Ryan's words were convoluted, but not difficult to understand, because the Herrscher of a Thousand had never been exposed, and He did not know that Ryan could foresee His existence without ever seeing His face.

There was never any Coleman to protect Eden and, incidentally, investigate the traitorous warriors; there was only a cunning and patient fisherman.

"This is a rational answer."

"What about sensibility?"

“You can call me a dream agent.” Ryan spread his hands; he was very good at helping people realize their dreams.

Kevin wants to embrace his lover, Alicia wants a happy life, Möbius wants to evolve, Mei wants to save humanity, Sakura wants to find a home for her sister, and Aponia wants to defy fate...

Even Padofelis, who wanted to be a couch potato, had her dreams fulfilled by Ryan.

It sounded like a joke, but it was also very serious. Eden stared intently at the other person, his resolve hardening.

She wanted to convey courage through her singing, and Ryan gave himself this platform. You can tell from the fact that he deliberately avoided the main stage that it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Anyone can say nice things, but truly putting yourself in someone else's shoes is incredibly difficult.

How can the safety of the audience be guaranteed? Could you also be threatened?

With a host of questions swirling in her mind, Eden's lips twitched. Finally, she bent down, pressed her collar, pulled open her long skirt, and curtsied to the confident man.

"Thank you."

Chapter 310 Eden Has Some Expectations

All the words in the world could be summed up in one simple "thank you," and that was enough for Ryan.

He gripped the railing, gazing at the surging river below the bridge. The gunfire gradually subsided, and he knew that the muscular cross-dresser had torn the enemy to shreds.

Eden is reassuring his agent and expressing his determination, but for the safety of the audience, everyone will have to stay home and watch the live stream.

“That’s right. I’m going up on stage alone. Major Coleman and Lieutenant Colonel John will be in charge of my safety. There won’t be any problems.”

"What's the point of this? What happens to the tickets sold?"

"Refund it all. I don't care about money anymore. I just want to make a small contribution to humanity, even if it's only symbolic."

It has nothing to do with money; it's more like Eden's declaration of war. If she backs down after just one disruption, many people will be disappointed. As the crown jewel of civilization in this era, she cannot and does not want to back down.

“Aphra, you know I’m not just a singer. The soldiers fighting on the front lines like me, the farmers in the fields like me, and the survivors hiding in the ruins like me. And I must reciprocate that affection; that’s my responsibility.”

"If safety was the only concern, why hold a global tour? Why choose Donggon, which is on the edge of a protected area? It's because I want millions of people who like me to know that I'm always with them, always fighting in my own way, and never backing down even in the face of life-or-death crises."

Every word of Eden exudes determination; she has her own pursuits that have long transcended money and honor.

This is both a price and an obligation.

“I understand, Miss Eden. I will pass on your wish, but how do we coordinate with the Fire Moth?” The agent took a deep breath, his tone filled with admiration.

Eden was not a penniless refugee; on the contrary, she had everything.

She possessed immense wealth, immense prestige, a goddess-like appearance, and extraordinary talent, yet she did not use these to gain a peaceful life or hide behind the scenes to hypocritically spout nice words. Instead, she stepped into the limelight and stood with those suffering.

If she wants to live, she must be one of the last humans to die.

"Major Coleman will coordinate, martial law will be declared in Donggon, and it will be broadcast live globally. It's going to be a grand show, I'm really looking forward to it. Also, I'm not going back to the hotel tonight."

"Wait, Miss Eden..."

Ignoring her agent's urgent voice, she hung up the phone and walked over to Ryan with a smile.

"nailed it."

“Eden, you’ve gone a bit too far.” Ryan stared at her intently, shaking his head slightly. “This looks like a provocation. The Herrschers will take this very seriously. Are you really not afraid of death?”

The Herrschers of today are intelligent beings. Eden is essentially pushing their value to the limit, injecting a powerful boost into humanity, which has been somewhat fearful and uneasy lately.

She's no ordinary person; it's almost an understatement to say she commands such a large following. Logically, after something like this, she should be hiding and under tight protection, but instead, she chose to step onto the high platform and confront her fear.

This certainly ruined the Herrscher's psychological warfare plan and dealt them a heavy blow.

“You agreed to my capricious request, so of course I have to return the favor and make sure your plan goes smoothly.” Eden stretched and leaned against the railing. “Besides, you said you don’t trust anyone, so doing this should dispel any doubts you might have.”

Eden is no longer controllable by the Herrscher; it can act out anything and hide anything, except when interests clash.

A rise in human morale brings absolutely no benefit.

“You’re more professional at propaganda than I am. It’s an important part of the war, and hope is more important than anything else.” Ryan gave a wry smile, but quickly cheered up again. “I’m lucky. I have May to help with the affairs, Alicia to help unite the heroes, and you to help rally the troops. I don’t need to work hard to accumulate reputation.”

"Only by uniting can we survive, that's what you said."

"Hahaha, that's right, no one is a savior, everyone is a savior." Ryan laughed. He had indeed done a lot, but not everything. Even Pado, this lazy bum, had been of some help in this era.

"Alright, let's work together to make this a perfect success, and remember, trust no one except me."

"Including him too?" Eden pointed to a spot not far away, where a muscular, burly man was leading a group of people running towards them, his tight skirt slightly torn.

"of course."

John, dressed in women's clothing, was not pretentious at all. He laughed as soon as he stepped onto the bridge: "Well, you didn't even lend a hand. You just ran off with the big star."

“Well, I have no choice, my mission is to protect Eden.” Ryan gave a nonchalant smile, strode forward, and hugged the other person tightly, patting each other on the back.

"Thanks, brother."

"Heh, give me a chance later?"

"Then you have to be as beautiful as Eden, otherwise I can't stand it."

"Okay, once this is settled, I'll go back and ask Dr. Mebius for a solution."

The voice was so sincere that Ryan's lips twitched. He pushed the other person away as if he had been electrocuted, but when he saw that mournful look, he subconsciously took a half step back.

“If only your gentleness could last longer.” John pursed his lips, becoming slightly more serious. “Those monsters are troublesome. They have indeed entered a hypergravity state. One of them pounced on me and self-destructed. Luckily, reinforcements arrived.”

It can even self-destruct?

Ryan's eye twitched. In his super-weighted transformation state, self-destruction would be extremely powerful. He then glanced at the other fusion warriors who had come with John.

There were six people in total, which made up a small team, all wearing the uniforms of the Fire Moth.

"Local garrison team?"

"No, I brought it from the Australian branch. The garrison here controls the perimeter, and the Southern China branch doesn't have enough troops either. As you know, Dr. Mei is reorganizing."

"Yeah, everyone's been taken away. Luckily, we can handle this little bit of trouble." Ryan yawned, looking rather uninterested. "Has there been any new order from above?"

"Yes, let me cooperate with you to protect Miss Eden."

This was indeed an order from the Central Command. Under the current circumstances, it was impossible to leave a high-ranking fusion warrior unused.

"Then let's continue. The concert will proceed as scheduled tomorrow. Call in the local branch to be in charge of security."

"Will it still be held?"

“Anyway, there was no order to forcibly take her away.” Ryan glanced at Eden, who was admiring the scenery on the bridge, and lowered his voice: “We should always take the opinion of a beautiful woman. She owes me such a big favor, so we should repay it. What’s a little risk if we can taste the flavor of a big star?”

It was extremely lewd, much like how he told Ryan back then that he was fighting for 'lust'. Several fusion warriors showed expressions of disgust and anger. John was also stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

"You're exactly the same as before."

"Don't underestimate warriors driven by lust; I've always been steadfast in my convictions."

"If I were to be transformed into such a radiant angel in the likeness of Miss Eden, would I have a chance?"