On how PhDs become human evil

"Don't worry, I have set up a strong enough protective barrier. The affected area will be at most ten kilometers, and it will not cause too much damage."

"That's catastrophic damage! You two really are unruly, mobile natural disasters!"

Bai Jie caught an undeniable piece of information and abruptly stopped the eighty-eight dragon-head cannons behind him, demanding, "Hey, explain yourself! Judging from your tone, have you seen my Chen before?"

"I only heard about her from an old friend. It seems she's causing quite a stir in my old friend's world, challenging powerful figures all over the world and bringing disaster wherever she goes. She's even been called the 'Crimson Dragon Martial Emperor'," said [Heavenly River Radiance]. "Recently, it seems she's preparing to challenge my old friend. She's a terrifying woman. I really don't know why she's so eager to become stronger."

After hearing Eshid's words, Bai Jie fell silent.

Why did Chen go to another world? Why did he want to become stronger? Bai Jie already had the answers to these questions—Chen was becoming stronger for him, so as not to become a mere decorative object that he could protect.

Bai Jie understands his wife. She must have felt hurt because she couldn't fight alongside him in the Collapsed World. She couldn't bear the thought of Bai Jie fighting on the front lines while she could only clear out the minions. That's why she went to another world to gain the power to keep up with Bai Jie.

"You didn't need to do that, you're such an idiot." Bai Jie scratched his head, and the eighty-eight dragon-headed cannons floating behind him suddenly turned into magic and dissipated into the air. "Since you told me where my wife is, I'll spare your life this time. But in return, you have to send me to the world where my wife is. Can you do that?"

"Oh? Of course! I knew you were easy to talk to, thank you so much!"

"Stop talking nonsense. Remember to send my classmates back to Japan too. If I find out you didn't, I'll kill you!"

Silver light shone beneath Bai Jie's feet, gradually weaving into a massive magic circle under Eshid's control. Due to Bai Jie's physical condition, this magic circle did not directly transfer space, but rather opened up a spatial passage.

The ground beneath his feet vanished into nothingness, and a pitch-black dimensional rift appeared beneath Bai Jie's feet. Without further thought, Bai Jie relaxed his body and fell into the spatial passage.

P.S.: The Arifureta series is now finished. The next volume is High School DxD, which was my gateway anime. My brother recommended the first season to me, and I was so embarrassed watching it back then. Now I'm a seasoned viewer.

Section 265, Part 1: I died from the poison gas while playing PUBG and can't find a car.

In an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Komao Town, a small voice was moving rapidly through the area.

She was a white-haired girl who looked like a middle school student. Her slightly immature face carried an icy aura that kept strangers at bay, and her amber eyes shone with a calm light.

Logically speaking, a junior high school student, who is still a little girl, shouldn't have much athletic ability, even if she is a sports student. However, this little girl's movements are incredibly agile.

Hey~

With a light leap, the little girl vaulted over a railing two meters high and reached the second floor of the factory. She stopped, leaning against a hydraulic press, and said to the empty space, "This is the kitten. We've arrived at our destination."

【Alright, now it's your turn, Kitty. Even though the opponent is just a low-level Lost Demon, don't let your guard down.】

A red magic circle appeared near the little girl's ear, from which came a seductive voice powerful enough to melt one's bones; the owner of the voice was probably an absolute beauty.

The little girl, referred to as "Little Cat," nodded expressionlessly: "I'll be careful."

Moonlight poured into the abandoned factory like a waterfall. The dilapidated ceiling allowed the moonlight to shine into the factory interior without any obstruction, and the black and white patches on the ground looked extremely incongruous.

An abandoned factory, a full moon night... This is a classic scene in ghost stories. Even adults probably wouldn't dare to go there alone. Although you won't actually encounter werewolves or anything like that, the psychological pressure would be immense.

Even adults are like this, let alone children, but the kitten seemed to be used to this situation. Her delicate little face showed no fear, as if she was not afraid that a demon or werewolf might come out.

"Thump..."

A slight vibration came from the air. The kitten did not miss this detail. Its forward steps suddenly stopped, and it immediately focused its attention on the direction from which the sound had come.

"Thump..."

Another vibration came, this time much clearer and felt closer than before.

"Thump..."

It's clearer and closer now.

"Thump—!!!"

The earth shook violently as if an earthquake had struck, the steel castle was torn apart in an instant, and a huge black shadow rushed out of the factory like a runaway truck, its violent magic howling like a whirlwind, and its scarlet demonic eyes emitting a murky and chaotic color.

The kitten showed no fear at the sudden appearance of this enormous creature, after all, it was her target and she already knew all the information by heart.

"Let's finish this quickly, I'm hungry."

Lowering her center of gravity to steady herself, the kitten took a deep breath, her amber eyes fixed unwaveringly on the enormous creature's body, her clenched pink fists brought to her waist.

Although the creature in front of it was unusually large, the kitten could tell that it had a huge body but no corresponding strength; it was just a showpiece. The kitten could knock it down with a single blow.

With a light touch of its toes, the kitten darted off like an arrow released from a bow—

"Ding!"

They had only gone halfway when a discordant voice suddenly rang out, followed by a sudden surge of magical energy that swept out like a storm.

Almost reflexively, the kitten retreated, and a few beads of cold sweat gradually appeared on its expressionless face.

"This magic... superior level, no, the highest level... above that?!"

The kitten was not unfamiliar with the awe-inspiring presence of higher-level demons, and had even personally experienced the oppressive power of the highest-level demon. However, at this moment, merely sensing the fluctuations of magic power, the kitten felt an aura far surpassing that of the highest-level demon!

In other words, the master of magic is a powerful being who surpasses even the highest-ranking demon!

That is, Demon King level!

A massive magic circle, more than ten meters in diameter, rotated and unfolded under the moonlight. Then, as if a hole had been dug out of the sky, a pitch-black void appeared.

"clatter!"

The sound of footsteps echoed in the silent night sky. A person exuding terrifying magic emerged from the void, stepping through the air, with a long sword shimmering with four colors hovering around him.

The visitor was Bai Jie.

"Is this the world Chen is in? Indeed, I can feel a strong magical energy here. In terms of power level, it is much stronger than the world of Eishid. No wonder Chen came here."

“GGGGGAAAAAAAAA!”

Sensing Bai Jie's terrifying magic, the gigantic demon immediately let out a frenzied roar, as if it were a thief who had spotted a treasure, its red eyes staring straight at Bai Jie.

"That look that makes me uncomfortable, that arrogant fool."

With a thought, he used his qi to control the sword, and the four divine spirits circling around Bai Jie immediately flew out like arrows released from a bow, with the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers resounding under the moonlight!

"Hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss hiss!"

In an instant, it really was just a matter of an instant.

The giant demon's body seemed to be frozen in place, motionless, and in the next second, its enormous body turned into thousands of countless fragments.

The kitten wasn't unfamiliar with skilled swordsmen, but to unleash hundreds of slashes in a mere instant was something even a demon couldn't do.

The person in front of me is very strong!

"Hmm? I didn't expect there would be anyone in this desolate place. But it's good, it saves me the trouble of looking for someone."

Suddenly, the kitten heard Bai Jie's voice, and the next moment Bai Jie's figure appeared in front of her.

"!!!"

The kitten immediately tried to back away, but for some reason, her body was completely unresponsive, as if rooted to the spot and unable to move.

"Don't waste your energy. I've already cast a binding spell on you, so you won't be able to move for a while. Of course, I'll let you go as long as you answer my questions. I'm a really good guy."

Bai Jie patted the kitten's shoulder with a smile, trying to prove that he was a good person.

"Answer me, do you know a woman named Chen, or rather, a woman known as the Crimson Dragon Martial Emperor? I'm looking for her now."

"...I don't know him."

(Why does he know Sister Chen?!)

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Bai Jie's eyes, and he laughed, "Lying isn't a good habit, you know. You clearly called her 'sister,' so tell me where she is."

"I won't tell you, you bastard."

"Ha...it seems Chen really didn't mention me to you guys, otherwise you should remember what I look like."

Bai Jie couldn't help but sigh at his wife's personality. It was a wonder she could keep getting stronger in this world with that kind of personality; anyone else would probably have been hunted down and killed long ago.

"Let me introduce myself first. I am Bai Jie, the husband of the 'Sister Chen' you mentioned. It's clearly written in black on a red background on our marriage certificate."

P.S.: The four-chapter update task is now complete. Starting today, we'll resume two updates per day.

Section 266.2. Anyone who has improper thoughts about my wife will take a hit from my awesome attack!

Kuoh Academy is the only higher education institution in Kuoh Town. It was an all-girls school until the last two years when it began to accept male students.

Behind the many school buildings of Kuoh Academy lies a lush woodland, and in the center of the woodland stands a building surrounded by trees.

That was the old school building of Kooh Academy.

The old school building was the former school building of Kooh Academy. It can't be said to be abandoned now, but it is no longer in use. It gives people a rather gloomy feeling and can be ranked as one of the seven mysterious events that every academy has. It is rumored throughout the entire academy.

However, although the wooden school building looks old, the windows are intact and there is no obvious damage at first glance. It may be old, but it is not dilapidated.

Of course, the same is true for the interior of the school buildings.

Not only were the corridors spotless, but even the unused classrooms were immaculate. The scene that one would expect—covered with layers upon layers of cobwebs and dust—was nowhere to be seen, indicating that the place was regularly cleaned.

In this school building, there is a spacious room.

It was a room with enigmatic writing in every corner, and in the center of the room was a huge magic circle that occupied most of the space, which looked quite eerie.

Aside from that, the room only had a few sofas and a luxurious desk. It was also furnished with a number of commonly used pieces of furniture, such as a table in the center of the sofas, a table lamp, a chandelier, and a bathroom in the back room, which helped to dispel the eerie atmosphere that permeated the air.

Actually, this room is the club activity area of ​​the Occult Research Club at Kooh Academy, and right now, Bai Jie is in this room.

Sitting on the expensive-looking red sofa, Bai Jie crossed his legs and looked at Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima sitting opposite him: "I've already said it, I really am Chen's husband. Why should I be suspected just because I want to know where my wife is?"

"Ms. Chen has been single for the past ten years and there has never been any rumor of her getting married. She has never even been seen with a man. Now, suddenly a man claiming to be Ms. Chen's husband has appeared. From any perspective, he is a highly suspicious person."

"As the minister said, your words are hard to believe, but we have already sent someone to inform Ms. Chen that you will have to wait here until she arrives."

Hearing Rias and Akeno Himejima say this, Bai Jie could only sigh helplessly.

Actually, if he really wanted to find Chen, there were many ways. The most direct way was to cause a huge disturbance in this world, and Chen would definitely get the news and come to see him.

But I'm new here, and I can't just cause trouble for the world right away. If I do, the first thing I'll do when I see Chen is get a lecture from her.

So Bai Jie chose a gentler approach, even though it was slower.

Bai Jie didn't have to wait long. About two or three minutes later, the huge magic circle drawn on the floor suddenly lit up with a bewitching red light. Bai Jie could sense that someone was using spatial magic.