The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

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Hmm...it really is big waves.

When he walks, he sways and when he bends over, the huge thing on his chest looks like two giant water-filled balloons; you can imagine how it feels to touch it just by looking at it.

It must be absolutely fantastic.

At that moment, a magical fluctuation came from behind.

"Commander~"

"You should... wait for us!"

"We can't run as fast as you!"

Ryan turned around and saw that the speaker was a short girl with thick glasses who looked like an honest girl at first glance, carrying a huge leather suitcase.

Behind her were a dozen or so researchers in white coats, their faces covered in sweat.

Everyone was carrying luggage of various sizes.

It felt like a picnic group.

As she passed Ryan, the little girl made sure to nod politely in acknowledgment.

It was obvious that they didn't know Ryan.

"Little girl, you've finally arrived."

"That's incredibly slow!"

The little girl pouted, wanting to complain, but Elsa stopped her.

"Alright, I don't want to hear your explanation."

"Since you're here, take out your things."

"This is an extraterrestrial life form. Although it's dead, even its corpse is of great help to our research!"

Upon hearing the words "extraterrestrial life," everyone present immediately understood why Elsa, the so-called number one homebody of the Bysma Church, would lead so many people from afar to this snowy place.

Everyone's eyes were shining.

The little girl even opened the suitcase directly, which contained a large number of metal utensils and some bottles and jars.

"So this is extraterrestrial life?!"

"Captain!"

"You are truly our idol!"

As she spoke, the little girl skillfully put on white gloves and used a sharp knife to cut the skin of the calamity walker.

Meanwhile, the cut skin tissue is placed into a pre-prepared bag and sealed for preservation.

A large group of people began cutting up the body of the calamity victim.

The calamity-bringers, like a whole roasted lamb, are quickly and skillfully dismantled into pieces and then packed into suitcases.

A small group of researchers in white coats sampled the soil and air around the disaster-stricken area, with others specifically responsible for recording the data.

The entire process highlights one thing: professionalism.

Since the Scarlet Eyes incident, the Star Knights have been secretly investigating those extraterrestrial beings and the magical source behind them.

However, due to limited materials—only one large spider that Olivena had chopped down to pieces—the research had made little progress.

It wasn't until Captain Elsa heard that Olina was dispatching men to Cold Mountain Town in the Auguston Empire, and that a sacrificial ritual was likely taking place there, that things changed.

Extraterrestrial life forms may also descend.

Upon learning this news, Elsa could no longer sit still. That very day, she found several trustworthy subordinates and set off overnight to clear a path towards Cold Mountain Town.

However, these researchers were not members of the Moon Knights, so their movement speed was somewhat slower.

After everyone finished the final packing, another hour passed.

Elsa removed her stained white gloves, walked up to Ryan, and extended her right hand in a friendly manner.

“Excuse me, handsome, may I ask you something…” Elsa pointed with her thumb to the spot behind her where the corpse of the Calamity Walker had once stood: “Did you kill that alien creature?”

Ryan nodded generously.

"Yes."

Ryan clearly felt that the breathing of the white-clad researchers behind Elsa suddenly became rapid.

Elsa pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses and squinted slightly.

"Handsome sir, do you have some free time later? I'd like to invite you to the Vatican."

Ryan sighed.

It seems that this woman doesn't recognize herself at all.

"I......"

Just as Ryan was about to speak, the shadow beneath his feet began to tremble.

That's what Yvette wanted to say.

After all, Yvette still has a time bomb in her chest.

If he fails to bring Ryan back to Irkutsk, the bomb will explode, and he will lose his life.

Ryan had noticed this when he used Yvette to replenish his magic power before arriving in Cold Mountain Town.

After some questioning, Yvette told him about the time bomb.

As a power bank, Yvette has excellent qualifications.

On the other hand, Ryan was also very concerned about Orina's situation.

"I'm sorry, I have other things to do."

"After I'm done with this, I might consider going to the Vatican."

Since the other party didn't recognize his identity, Ryan didn't intend to admit it.

After hearing this, Elsa sighed regretfully.

"Since that's the case, I won't insist on anything."

"Remember to visit the Vatican after you're done with your work!"

Ryan was originally a member of the Holy See, so he would naturally return home after things were settled here.

Therefore, Ryan agreed to Elsa's request.

"Oh, right, I haven't asked your name yet."

Ryan brushed the snow off his clothes: "My name is Ryan."

“Heber Lane”.

After saying that, he stepped off on the light boat and left, following the residual magic of Orina.

Elsa felt like she'd heard the name somewhere before, but couldn't quite place it.

Just then, the little girl next to him realized what was happening and her eyes widened.

"Captain!"

"Isn't Siber Lane the hero who solved the Scarlet Eyes incident?!"

"A dual-attribute mage of the Holy See, and also a tutor at the magic academy!"

Elsa immediately realized what was happening.

"So it was him...that explains it."

"The High Priest clearly dispatched people to Cold Mountain Town, but when they arrived, they couldn't find them. I think it must have been the handsome guy who appeared and solved the problem."

Elsa immediately frowned: "However, I heard that he was exiled by the Holy See."

The little girl quickly explained, "Commander! These are stories from years ago."

“Ever since the High Priest exiled Elder Trishfa, he has pardoned Ryan’s crimes.”

“Ryan is a favorite of the Vatican now!”

Elsa rubbed her temples, surprised that her assistant knew more than she did.

At the same time, Elsa couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If she had known Ryan's identity earlier, she could have used that information to make him obediently return to the Church and cooperate with her in completing the experiment.

Pity......

However, since Ryan is a member of the Vatican, it means he will have to go back sooner or later.

In that case, let's wait patiently for a while.

Anyway, she collected so much interesting research material today, it'll keep her busy for a while.

"Let's go, little girl."

"Let's return to the Holy See!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a gale gathered at Elsa's feet.

But just as she was about to leave on the wind, Elsa suddenly remembered something, turned around and tucked the girl under her arm.

"I almost forgot about you."

"let's go!"

Then, it disappeared in the strong wind.

In the sky, the girl's heart-wrenching wails could be heard.