Godlike: Starting with the fusion of Dark Zagi

……

The next morning.

Pale golden sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, softly bathing the bed.

Si Ye slowly opened his eyes.

Having merged with Dark Zagi's body, he had long since transcended the mortal physiological need for sleep. This weapon, brimming with destructive power, would never tire, even after fighting continuously for centuries.

However, having once been a member of a visiting civilization, his lifestyle was somewhat similar to that of Earthlings, except that his work-rest cycles were much longer.

Although he no longer needs sleep physiologically, he still habitually needs a quiet "hibernation period" to calm those violent memories and emotions.

"Tap, tap, tap."

Just as I sat up, there was a light knock on the door.

Before Si Ye could respond, the doorknob was turned open with remarkable ease, and Angel Yan walked in with light steps.

Last night, after discussing some cold sociological theories with Si Ye, this proud left-wing bodyguard fell into an unusually long silence. However, she didn't leave; instead, she very casually checked into the suite next to Si Ye's.

Even before going to sleep, she enthusiastically suggested having a long talk with Siye to further explore the philosophy of the universe.

Siye naturally refused.

He had long noticed that this female angel, who had lived for seven thousand years, although she said she "didn't treat him like a child," had an obvious mischievous urge to tease him and see his helpless expression.

Good morning, "old man".

Yan walked in with a smile, carrying an exquisite tray with a sumptuous breakfast laid out on it. "I've tried it. The breakfast at this hotel is not bad; it's barely edible."

Si Ye looked at the tray placed on the bedside table, then at Yan, who was dressed casually and looked like an unsuspecting older sister next door. That familiar feeling of helplessness welled up in her heart again.

"Are you angels usually this free when you're on missions?" Si Ye rubbed his temples.

"I'm not exactly free."

Yan casually pulled over a chair and sat down, picking up a glass of milk from the tray. "My main mission in coming to Earth this time is to assess the potential of this pre-nuclear civilization, to see what kind of galactic power it has been given by the Super God Academy, and to scan the globe with my Eye of Insight to see if there are any traces of those demonic scum like Morgana."

She paused, her gaze fixed intently on Si Ye: "However, plans can change. With the sudden appearance of an unknown deity as dangerous as the Demon King, my primary task has naturally become to observe you closely. After all, I need to give Holy Keisha a detailed report."

Si Ye picked up a slice of toast and asked casually, "What do you want to observe? My energy circulation pattern? Or my underlying genetic logic?"

"Those are too boring."

Yan rested her chin on her hand, a mischievous smile curving her eyes. "I'd rather observe some everyday details. Like... what kind of food do you like? What are your usual tastes like? What's your temper like?"

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, leaned forward slightly, and asked in an undisguised teasing tone, "Or... what kind of girl does our over a thousand-year-old visitor like?"

"..."

Siye paused slightly in the hand holding the toast.

Looking at the angelic woman before him, who was exuding charm without restraint, he felt a throbbing pain in his temples.

Although he was mentally prepared, it now seems that he overestimated the other party's seriousness.

"Whatever you want." Si Ye sighed, giving up on reasoning with this "old devil" who had lived for seven thousand years and still liked to play tricks on people, and focused on dealing with the breakfast in front of him.

"As long as you don't get bored."

……

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Juxia City, at the underground base of the Super God Academy.

In a serious, enclosed meeting room, a holographic projector is emitting a faint blue light.

Standing in front of the control panel was Lianfeng, still dressed in a burgundy military officer's uniform.

Below the long table, besides Dukao and Jess, there was also Rose with red hair and Reina with a bored expression on her face.

"Yesterday afternoon, after the target left Qilin's apartment, I immediately approached this policewoman."

Lianfeng's slender fingers tapped rapidly on the virtual keyboard, projecting a brand-new medical examination report onto the large screen. "For safety reasons, I secretly brought Qilin back to the Super God Academy and had her undergo in-depth genetic testing."

"Finally, it was discovered that Qi Lin carried the super gene of the first generation of the Divine River within her body. Moreover, it had already been activated by this Mr. Si Ye, who claimed to be a visitor."

"Next, we'll summarize the intelligence."

Lianfeng steered the conversation back on track, displaying images of Qilin and Lena on a split screen. "By performing semantic analysis on the conversations between Siye and Qilin, and later with Lena, we can arrive at a preliminary psychological profile."

"Judging from his current attitude, he has no real intentions toward this planet Earth. In his own words, he has neither goodwill born of sympathy nor malice born of plunder."

"His current state is more like that of a detached bystander after the destruction of a civilization."

"Of course," Lianfeng paused, then added, "all of this assessment is based on the premise that all the information he presented is true, and not some kind of deliberate disguise to lower our guard."

Dukao frowned, his fingers tapping lightly on the table: "So, what are your conclusions and recommendations?"

"My personal suggestion is to immediately and completely cease all surveillance activities by Denor III against this alien giant."

Lianfeng's tone became extremely solemn as she glanced at everyone present. "The other side possesses extremely high counter-surveillance capabilities and has already shown obvious impatience with our continuous surveillance. Continuing this rude offense against such a dangerous entity that possesses unknown god-making technology and has experienced the destruction of its civilization could easily trigger an irreparable conflict."

"I suggest abandoning the probing and trying direct contact."

"When facing Qi Lin, an ordinary Earthling, he not only did not show any threat, but also displayed an extremely scholarly demeanor, even patiently explaining scientific theories. Since he claims to be a rational scientist, there should be conditions and a basis for communication between him and our Super God Academy."

Dukao pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Agreed. But who would be the most suitable to send?"

"Given the current situation, I have no choice but to handle this personally."

Lianfeng said, "The other party claims to be a senior researcher and scientist, and his image and way of thinking are more like those of an absolutely rational scholar. As the technical director of the Super God Academy, it will be much less hostile and more convenient for me to communicate with him logically as a researcher than for the military to intervene."

"Wait a minute!"

Lena, who had been twirling her pen in her chair, suddenly raised her hand, interrupting Lianfeng, "I can go too! Don't forget, I already successfully got her to have a big meal in the city center yesterday afternoon, so we're practically acquaintances now, right?"

Seeing Lena's eager expression, Lianfeng felt somewhat helpless.

"Lena, I will be representing the entire Earth Super God Academy and the military to conduct an extremely sensitive official contact with him."

Lianfeng carefully pointed out, "These kinds of meetings are full of formal diplomatic language and various probing maneuvers. If you're interested in this kind of 'formal contact,' I personally wouldn't mind if you accompanied me."

"Formal contact?"

Upon hearing those four words, Lena's raised hand froze in mid-air. A chill ran through her as she instantly conjured up images of those old men, Pan Zhen, lecturing at length in the Lieyang court.

"That sounds like so much trouble..." Lena pouted, then smoothly scratched her hair with her raised hand, decisively admitting defeat.

"Never mind then. You guys can handle this official evasive stuff yourselves. This goddess will only represent myself. It's more interesting to make friends in private."