Once the affection level is maxed out, the rivalry begins!

Bai Ze's self-destruction had an effect similar to shock therapy.

At least Rhea, after being terrified by the high-risk, abnormal, and out-of-control situation, was once again shocked by the realization that "Bai Ze is the true form of the White Knight of the Eternal Serpent!"

Two negatives make a positive, and that scared her into a normal state.

"I'm experiencing the same shock as Luke Skywalker discovering that Darth Vader is his father!"

She didn't even care about the strange changes for the moment, and swayed back down as if her brain was about to explode.

"Why would you put on that kind of disguise? Is it because you don't trust the Bureau of Spirit Disasters? Or do you actually harbor hostility towards the Witch...? That can't be, right?"

This is why Bai Ze decided to reveal his identity to her.

Rhea is not human; like the witch, she is a humanoid anomaly. She has received a favor from Lin Tingwan and their personal relationship has been quite good recently.

She wouldn't immediately consider Bai Ze an enemy of the Spirit Disaster Bureau; there's a possibility of cooperation.

Winning her over could bring considerable benefits in the future—but the main purpose now is to obtain unusual information.

"The reason is a long story."

Bai Ze pointed to the train formation advancing through the air. "Solving that is the most urgent matter. How about we cooperate like we did when I was kidnapped?"

"As expected, you were the only one who made a move back then, since you were also present."

After weighing the priorities, Rhea nodded. "I've witnessed Bai Ze's martial prowess, so I agree to cooperate."

"Senior, could you please let me know before doing something like this next time...?"

Lu Xingyao finally figured out the situation. After a flash of emerald light, she had already started the fusion with the core lady.

"Me too! I am the leader of the Eternal Serpent!"

She jumped up and raised her hand, and the flying swords swirling around her formed an arrow pointing at her.

"……leader?"

Rhea's face clearly said, "Who are you kidding?"

If she knew that Lu Xingyao was the wild witch who caused the abnormal loss of control, it might cause more trouble. Therefore, Bai Ze spoke up immediately.

"Without further ado, let's follow the unusual movements and exchange intelligence."

The shopping street where the three were located, which had been filled with people exclaiming in amazement at witnessing the Sky Train, was now completely silent.

Bai Ze opened the Minotaur's labyrinth and repeated his actions from the previous ghost story incident, sending ordinary people inside for refuge.

"There are safety measures set up by the Disaster Management Agency at the beach as a precaution, so the evacuation should be completed."

Rhea pulled out her chainsaw, which could cut through space, from somewhere and continued to add fuel to the fire as she caught up with the other two who were moving even faster.

"So, what exactly is that anomalous entity?"

Bai Ze asked about the question he was most concerned about.

"Bai Ze, have you read 'The Idiot' by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky?"

Using this as a starting point, he shook his head, while Lu Xingyao gave an affirmative answer instead.

"I've seen it!"

You really can't judge a book by its cover.

"When the author discussed the spiritual and material crises brought about by industrial civilization through the characters in his book, he once compared the railway network, which symbolized the civilization of his time, to Artemisia capillaris, which poisons the source of many waters."

Rhea continued, "That's the evil star mentioned in the Christian apocalyptic myths."

"Will the third angel descend from heaven after blowing his trumpet, turning one-third of the water on earth bitter?"

Lu Xingyao displayed the strange and miscellaneous knowledge unique to those suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"It's that... serial number 77, a high-risk anomaly, a symbol of bitterness and disaster. The ocean is the source of all waters, and trains and railways provide its habitat. Only by proving that industrial civilization can not only bring crises but also pass on prosperity can it continue to slumber."

The blonde girl forced a bitter smile.

The annual fireworks display held on the shores of Fuyuna is actually similar in nature to a ritual to appease the gods.

May this anomaly sealed in this place be quelled forever.

A sudden commotion broke out in the Sky Train group. The leading train at the front twisted and turned like a block of wood being violently crushed, and crashed violently into its companions.

Like a herd of snakes about to reproduce, several dragon-like trains intertwined, the creaking of deformed metal clearly audible even on the ground.

They interlock and eventually form a rough sphere.

The carriage skin becomes the outer shell, steel and circuits form the skeleton, and parts and passenger seats are wildly inserted into the surface of the sphere.

Like a small asteroid made of metal suspended in the air, the train behind it seemed to be surrounded by stars, lifting it above the clouds.

The "Living Factory" that Bai Ze encountered before was merely a subordinate of it.

Rhea called out the codename the Bureau of Calamity had given it—

【Industrial Planet: Artemisia capillaris】

Serial Number: 77

Category: Event Type

Description: Please make sure to prevent it from falling into the water.

"Just to ask, what would happen if it fell into the sea?"

The three returned to the terrace built to watch the fireworks, and Bai Ze asked a question.

"Global water resources will collapse..." Rhea casually threw out this incredible answer.

Why would watching a fireworks display turn into an apocalyptic crisis?

A train was slowly passing between the buildings along the beach, wriggling like a lazy snake, before raising its engine to climb.

"If that star is its true form... we need to find a way to touch it first."

Using the ability of the Blade of Judgment might offer hope of eliminating the abnormal properties of Artemisia capillaris.

Bai Ze looked at the train that was about to ascend and came up with a plan.

He stepped onto the balcony railing, stomped on it to flatten it, and used the recoil to jump onto the carriage.

"Should we climb up?!"

Actively approaching high-risk individuals is just too crazy!

While Leia was still hesitating, Lu Xingyao, who was beside her, had already followed without hesitation.

"Ah, whatever! I don't care what happens next!"

My subsidies and bonuses...

With tears welling up in her eyes, Rhea used a chainsaw to cut a black slit and crawled inside.

When she reappeared, she was already standing in the same carriage.

The train they boarded seemed to sense the intrusion of a foreign object and suddenly flipped over!

The giant object's tumbling motion created a strong gust of wind, but the three of them were all superhumans, and this commotion was not enough to shake them off.

Bai Ze and Lu Xingyao each used their weapons to secure themselves to the roof of the train, while Leia fell a short distance and landed in the crack that opened in mid-air. After the train flipped back to its original position, she fell back to where she was standing.

Helpless, their train suddenly climbed upwards, merging into the torrent of the community.

The clouds were now below, and the clear moonlight shone on the trains in the sky. The rippling sea was now visible to the naked eye.

Thankfully, the speed at which Yin Chen advanced was not too fast, otherwise I really couldn't think of a way to stop her.

"Watch out! They might block your way!"

Rhea stood up on the swaying carriage and shouted loudly.

Just as she said, a sudden change occurred ahead.