In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

The object that injured them was a peculiar blue crystal, perfectly square and regular, with water flowing slowly through it as if it were filled with water.

"My lord, what is this?"

The Royal Knight Commander, who had been relatively unknown, asked the question cautiously.

Cheng Gujian picked up a crystal and glanced at it. His pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, and he roughly understood what was going on.

This must be the body parts that the sea god transformed from after his death... He had just fought with the sea god and could clearly feel his unique "divine aura".

Looking back at where the sea god had originally been, the main body had turned into nothingness, and the remaining tentacles were gradually crystallizing, turning into crystals that fell onto the sea surface and floated.

Everything is self-evident.

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"...We'll investigate what it is when we get back."

He immediately gave the order, "Quickly send people to retrieve these stones, take as many as you can, and be fast!"

They weren't the only ones present; the others quickly realized just how precious this thing was, and that they had to act quickly!

He even regretted backing away earlier, as it would have taken a lot of time... but he couldn't see the situation clearly at the time, so there was nothing he could do about it.

"Yes!"

Commander Chen readily agreed and immediately arranged for someone to do it.

the other side.

"...How are you all?!"

The Vatican was also affected by the explosion. Qin Yiyan was the first to react and hurriedly shouted after the water curtain receded.

She breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that the situation was alright.

It has to be said that they really messed up this time. Not only were they pushed out during the battle against the sea god, but their casualties were no less than those of the others.

At least the credit for defeating the sea god will not fall on their heads. All three sides are watching each other closely, and the consequences of trying to take credit will only be more serious. Xu Shi and Cheng Gujian may still go easy on each other, but there is absolutely no way they can.

It's true that her raw strength is inferior to theirs. Who would have thought that the renowned Grand Duke of the Ancient Sword Empire would actually take to the battlefield this time? If we compare them, her position as a Templar Knight Commander is not quite up to par. Only Her Highness the Holy Maiden and His Holiness the Pope are on the same level as him.

Including those outsiders—the red-haired older sister believed she still had some information about the local area, but Xia Wuyou's displayed strength was completely different from what was mentioned above.

She's far superior! Qin Yiyan isn't even sure if she could guarantee a 100% win if she faced her; she might even lose...

This is just one person in their team; what about the others?

And those weapons and cannons they had... they didn't seem very effective against Poseidon, but then again, how many enemies are there like Poseidon? The weapons that were just scratching the surface of it might be devastating to ordinary people.

Including, for a moment just now, she seemed to sense another unusually powerful "divine aura" over there. Was it just her imagination?

Subconsciously smoothing her hair, the red-haired woman suddenly felt her mind was in turmoil, especially when she thought about what was about to happen. Her mood could only be described as heavy.

"Sister Qin! Are you alright?"

Luo Yu jogged over, holding up a crystal like a precious treasure to show her, "Look at this!"

He didn't need to come over to show it to her; Qin Yiyan had already noticed these things. As a battle-hardened knight, she could naturally tell what they were.

But looking at the scattered crystals around her, she was caught in a dilemma.

This is obviously a good thing, and it could even be said to be the biggest spoils of this voyage. Given the current situation, we should definitely try to get as much as possible.

But this contradicts the Templar Knights' commandments. As knights, they should not reap without sowing; protecting the weak and upholding justice are their duties.

tsk...

She suddenly felt that being a knight commander was so tiring. Why did she always encounter such things?

"Xiao Luoyu, give the order to have our people collect as many of these crystals as possible."

After a moment's thought, reason prevailed, and Qin Yiyan sighed deeply, saying, "The royal ships have retreated quite a distance, which gives us a slight advantage. We shouldn't miss this opportunity."

She found this behavior dishonorable and contrary to her inner dogma... but then again, simply walking away was definitely not an option.

If you don't take it, someone else will. You've already suffered a lot this time, and if you don't have what others have, the gap will widen even further.

"Yes, Sister Qin."

Unlike her, Luo Yu was not full of worry. He happily went to make the arrangements after receiving the instructions.

"Wait a moment."

Seeing this, Qin Yiyan called out to him, frowning as she asked, "Xiao Luoyu, you seem... quite happy?"

"...No, there isn't any."

Luo Yu snapped out of his reverie, scratched his head, and smiled sheepishly. "I was just thinking, thank goodness we have these crystals, otherwise we would have really come away empty-handed, right?"

Is that all?

Qin Yiyan didn't expose him; she knew that what Luo Yu was truly happy about was something else entirely—Xu Shi's death.

Although the battle was chaotic just now, she still noticed this incident. In her opinion, how could anyone who was swallowed by the sea god possibly survive?

But she couldn't be happy—it was true that she had confronted Xu Shi before, but that was as a leader standing up for her subordinate, not because she really had any grudge against Xu Shi. Now that Xu Shi was dead, she didn't feel any sense of relief or joy.

In the current situation, she actually felt a little regretful.

Those who die fighting the sea god deserve respect, and at the very least, should not be gloated over.

Especially since Xu Shi's fleet had contributed the most, many people believed that it was Xia Wuyou's desperate attack that brought about this victory.

As for the Vatican, being the worst party, it would be shameless of them not to want to crawl into a hole and hide, let alone have the audacity to try and divide the spoils... They're so ashamed, how can they still have the nerve to laugh?

While it wasn't entirely incomprehensible, given that Luo Yu had a grudge against Xu Shi before... at this moment, the other party's expression made her uncomfortable. Did he really hate her that much?

As for any chivalric code, she couldn't see a trace of it on the other person's face.

Ugh.

Maybe it's because she's getting old... To be honest, she's almost thirty, and she might indeed be a bit indecisive as she enters middle age?

It's also possible that young people like Luo Yu still need more experience... But in any case, Qin Yiyan wouldn't delve into this topic at this moment, and simply nodded slightly, "Yes, you're right, go and make the arrangements."

"it is good."

Luo Yu didn't notice her emotional change, subconsciously thinking that it was just Sister Qin's natural frustration after experiencing such a thing as a leader.

She couldn't possibly be saddened by Xu Shi's death, could she?! At least the Feng and Ling sisters had some interaction, but what about you two? Did you even exchange more than three sentences? It's impossible.

He was quite certain of this; Sister Qin had always favored him and would definitely stand by his side.

And he is indeed very happy now.

He paid much more attention to Xu Shike than to Qin Yiyan. Heaven knows how happy he was when he saw the other being swallowed by the fish.

Since this guy appeared, everything around him has started to go downhill. He's been itching to get rid of him, and now that he sees it actually happening, it's impossible not to feel a sense of satisfaction.

Thinking about it more deeply, with Xu Shi dead, the Vatican lost a competitor, and on a smaller scale, the Feng and Ling sisters probably wouldn't be content to stay with him anymore. Either way, it would be a good thing for him.

But it's not without regrets. Why didn't everyone around Xu Shi perish?

He didn't even realize how smoothly such a thought formed in his mind.

……

Compared to his thoughts, no one on Xu Shi's side cared about what the other forces were doing.

No one cared about the rain of crystals falling from the sky, at least Xia Wuyou didn't care. Even though she was in the very center of the battlefield, she remained oblivious to the magnificent scenery around her, letting the crystals fall within her domain and then drop vertically.

Her eyes were only on Xu Shi, and she searched for his whereabouts without stopping.

We must see him alive or dead! Now that the Sea God is dead, where has Xu Shi gone?

Was it swept into the sky, or did it fall into the sea?

The answer was the former. After a short while, she noticed three dark figures falling rapidly in the distance.

It was Xu Shi, who was also with Xie Qingyan and Shen Qin.

Xia Xiaomao didn't dare to be careless and rushed over with all her might.

Fortunately, there were no regrets this time; she easily caught the three of them with her own abilities.

The pose is a bit odd, with the bad guy having one arm around each of them. If the backdrop were changed to a bed, it would have a more erotic feel...

Well……

The feeling of jealousy only lingered in Xia Wuyou's heart for a brief moment. She was more at ease than anything else. Guessing and prediction were not enough. Only by seeing the other person with her own eyes could she truly put her mind at ease.

"Xu Shi, Xu Shi, how are you?"

She shook off the other two pieces of chewing gum, letting them float behind her, and hugged Xu Shi, asking him with concern.

Xu did not respond; he remained unconscious.

He was clearly knocked unconscious by the energy surge from the explosion, and his breathing was weak. His previous injuries had all healed, but he must have suffered new internal injuries.

Just be alive, just be alive.

This was the best possible outcome for Xia Wuyou, who even sincerely wanted to find a deity to thank.

They were taken back to the ship, where the three little ones were already waiting.

Their worries were no less than Xia Wuyou's.

"Master is still alive, right?"

Pan Ling asked a question she already knew the answer to, and then her whole demeanor slumped down as if deflated.

She had held back her tears just now, but now she's started shedding small tears, which shows how much pressure she's under.

"Silly dad."

Xia Ke'an, on the other hand, was a bit more composed. After all, she had made a prophecy, and she was actually older than these little brats. Seeing this, she put her hands on her hips and snorted, not caring whether Xu Shi could hear her or not, "Serves you right for being so stubborn. Are you happy now?"

But then she thought she shouldn't have said that. Wasn't the other party just putting on a brave front because there weren't many high-level combatants, and he had to fill in on the deck? She, the little burden, also bore some responsibility for this... In the end, it was the little boy who showed responsibility.

Well.

Thinking about it, she pursed her lower lip and pouted, suddenly feeling a little like crying.

"Let's arrange medical care quickly. Was the ship's medical bay damaged?"

Xia Wuyou, who had vented some of his emotions earlier, had now regained his composure and was giving orders in an orderly manner, "Then retreat as soon as possible, don't linger here."

"Everything is ready, hurry up."