On how PhDs become human evil

Being with Rita like this, Yulandal found it hard to believe that Bai Jie wouldn't make advances towards her.

Rita, unconcerned about Durandal's concerns, said, "Rita trusts Lord Fafnir, or rather, she would be very happy if Lord Fafnir could do whatever he wanted to her... Sorry, that was a bit rude."

"Rita, what did you just say?"

If Durandal's ears aren't playing tricks on her, Rita should have just said... she wanted Bai Jie to do whatever he wanted to her?

Hey! What happened to your image as the perfect maid? You're not a pervert, Rita!

“Uh…actually, I already have a place to stay.” Sandwiched between Durandal and Rita, Bai Jie raised his hand and said, “Because I was worried that housing might be scarce here, I found a place to stay before I came.”

Upon hearing that Bai Jie was going to stay outside, Rita immediately dropped her sweet smile and turned around imposingly to ask, "Lord Fafnir, may I ask Rita where you plan to stay?"

"The hotel on the other side of China—I moved here using spatial teleportation."

The spatial teleportation that spanned nearly the entire Eurasian continent was an impossible feat for any other magician, even if they risked their lives. Even Nangong Nayue, known as the "Witch of the Gap" and specializing in spatial manipulation magic, could not accomplish it.

Unfortunately, Bai Jie is a cheat character with unlimited magic power, and he directly extended the maximum distance of spatial transfer to Vienna by relying on a large amount of magic power output.

Magic is a really good thing.

"Well, actually, the main reason I came here this time was to see how you guys are doing, since you're the place I'm most worried about."

Bai Jie was telling the truth.

Kiana is currently with World Serpent and is a Herrscher, making her one of the top combatants in this world. As long as she doesn't do anything reckless, she'll be fine.

Raiden Mei and Bronya were once enemies of Anti-Entropy, but in Bai Jie's eyes, Anti-Entropy was even better than Schicksal. Moreover, there were surprisingly many people on St. Freya's side who were connected with Anti-Entropy.

Bronya is Cocolia's adopted daughter, Raiden Mei's father is Anti-Entropy, Theresa is Anti-Entropy's Einstein, Dr. Tesla is an ally... In every aspect, Anti-Entropy will do its best to protect Theresa and the others' safety.

Rita's side is actually the most dangerous. Vienna is directly below the Schicksal headquarters, which means it's the place with the most Honkai Beasts. Moreover, because World Serpent was determined to deal with Schicksal, Schicksal suffered considerable losses. Even with two S-rank Valkyries, the remaining Schicksal couldn't hold out for long, just like today. If Bai Jie hadn't arrived in time, Durandal would definitely be dead.

That's why Bai Jie came here first to meet Rita and the others.

"Om-"

Bai Jie raised his hand, and two beams of magical light rose up and then quickly entered Rita and Durandal's bodies.

"I've placed a mark inside you. If you encounter any life-threatening danger, I'll sense it immediately and come to your aid. If you encounter someone you can't defeat, you can call me. I guarantee I'll be there whenever you need me."

Although he hadn't used it for a long time, Bai Jie possessed the power called "Eastern War God" that he had taken from Veleslana. It was a power based on ten incarnations. Among those ten incarnations, the one called "Strong Wind" could not only summon storms, but also allow Bai Jie to transform into the wind and teleport to the person calling his name.

Touching the body devoid of magic, Rita and Durandal knew that Bai Jie had many tricks up his sleeve, but this kind of fantastical ability was something they had never seen before.

"Magic... Fafnir, you haven't turned into a magician, have you?"

"Yes, and I'm the world's strongest magician. Some people even call me the 'Magic King'."

A purple magic circle appeared beneath his feet. Bai Jie waved to Rita and Durandal, "Then I'll head back now. I might come back in a couple of days. Goodbye!"

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In an abandoned house in Tianqiong City, Shenzhou.

As a purple light flashed, Bai Jie's figure appeared in the space.

"All done with things in Europe, buddy?"

Upon seeing Bai Jie return, Kiana, who was looking at the map on the table and making plans, immediately looked up and threw herself into Bai Jie's arms.

Catching Kiana as she lunged at him, Bai Jie laughed and said, "Don't hug me all the time, are you a koala?"

"It's because you ran away without a word last time, I'm afraid you'll slip away again!"

Kiana seems to still be resentful about Bai Jie running away with Cecilia back then, but that was actually entirely Kal'tsit's fault, and ultimately it was Kadoya Tsukasa's fault, since that guy gave him the clues to the Kamen Rider world!

However, it was indeed true that Bai Jie had run away without a word, so in response to Kiana's complaints, Bai Jie could only reach out and pat her little head: "That's why I'm back now. Also, you're a girl, so stop hugging me all the time, okay?"

"What? Bro, you've got your eye on me?"

"No, it's just that the ornament on your head is poking my head and it hurts."

"Waaaaah! Bro, I'm so sorry!"

Kiana hurriedly released Bai Jie, then took off the cross-shaped hair ornament she was wearing and threw it away—because it was an ornament that naturally evolved during the process of receiving the power of the Herrscher of the Void, Kiana didn't care about it, but she didn't expect it to prick Bai Jie.

Kiana touched the spot where Bai Jie had been stabbed and looked at him with concern: "Brother, does it still hurt?"

"It's alright, I'm immortal. The pain stopped as soon as you pulled it out. It's getting late, I'm going to sleep now, what about you?"

"I'll sleep with you, bro!"

"Okay, you sleep on the floor and I'll take the bed."

"But I want to sleep in the same bed!"

"Then go ask Kal'tsit and your mother for permission first."

"Kal'tsit and Mom both agreed!"

Bai Jie had something he didn't know whether to say or not. He had already figured out what Kiana was thinking about him. Although the two were siblings, they were not related by blood at all, so there shouldn't be any problem. Moreover, judging from what Kiana said just now, it seemed that even Kal'tsit and Cecilia had given their permission.

(Emmmmmm, Cecilia and Kal'tsit, you guys have really given me a big problem. Should I choose A or not?)

P.S.: I've discovered a serious problem. During the fall sale, I bought Frostpunk for 77, and now during the winter sale, Frostpunk is on sale for only 39... Steam, you've unwittingly ripped me off!

Interlude 422: Fujimaru Ritsuka gathers allies.

M78 Nebula, Kingdom of Light, Space Guard Headquarters.

As the captain of the Space Garrison, Zoffy was patrolling headquarters as usual. However, calling it a patrol was really just a way of taking a walk because he had nothing else to do.

For some unknown reason, Zero's Ultimate Zero Guard seems to have been stimulated and has been carrying out missions with unprecedented enthusiasm lately. They rush to wherever something happens, almost like workaholics.

Zoffy once asked Zero about this unusual situation, and Zero's answer was: I have suffered unprecedented humiliation and must become stronger to get my revenge!

Although Zoffy didn't know what setback Zero, the strongest warrior of the Land of Light, had encountered, it was a good thing that he wanted to work hard to become stronger, so he didn't bother with it.

Besides the Zero Guard, young warriors led by the new generation of Ultra Warriors such as Orb, Ginga, and Geed are also patrolling the universe, contributing their strength to the peace of the universe. As a result, Zoffy has not heard any news of monsters causing trouble for a long time.

Undoubtedly, the universe is now moving towards an era of peace.

"Brother Zoffy!"

Suddenly, Zoffy heard someone calling his name, and then Mebius appeared in his field of vision.

"What's wrong, Mebius?"

"I would like to apply for a month's leave."

Applying for leave?

Zoffy was a little confused. Mebius had always been an excellent Ultra Warrior, always dutiful and responsible, fulfilling the mission of an Ultra Warrior. He was a model student who always got perfect attendance. Why was he suddenly asking for leave?

By the way, can we, the Space Garrison, take leave?

"What's the reason? You didn't ask for leave just to slack off, did you?"

“Ritsuka sent me a message earlier, saying that another instance of human evil has emerged and that she needs my help.”

Ritsuka.

Upon hearing this name, Zoffy's head immediately began to throb.

Zoffy both loved and hated Fujimaru Ritsuka, this stranger from another universe.

On one hand, Ritsuka has lent a helping hand to the Land of Light on several occasions when it was in trouble. She is a benefactor of the Land of Light and a friend of many Ultra Warriors. Their relationship is excellent.

On the other hand, Ritsuka can be said to have corrupted the younger generation of the Land of Light. She went to the Ultra School as a teacher for a few days out of interest, and in those few days, she taught all the young Ultra Warriors under her responsibility to be ruthless and cunning! She taught them to use techniques like ambushes and sweeping kicks!

What impressed Zoffy the most was that he was about to talk to Zero about the Zero Guard, but Zero ran off after only a few words, saying that Ritsuka had asked him for help.

Their strongest warrior from the Land of Light was just lured away by a single phone call? Zoffy was utterly devastated!

Now, Mebius is actually asking for leave because of Ritsuka. Who would believe there's nothing fishy going on here?

"Mebius-san! Did you get leave? -- Ah, Zoffy-san, hello."

Just as Zoffy was about to speak, another familiar voice rang out—it was Orb!

Upon seeing Orb's arrival, Zoffy frowned. "Orb, you're here too? What happened?"

"Yes, Ritsuka sent a request for support, hoping I could go and help. It just so happens that Mebius was also contacted by Ritsuka, so I thought I'd go with him."

Not only Mebius, but Orb is the same?

Zoffy has a feeling that Ritsuka is planning to poach all the best warriors from their Land of Light.

"Hey! Orb, Mebius! You guys received Ritsuka's message too, right? Follow me!"

Zoffy: "That's Zero's voice?!"

Orb: "Coming right away! Zero-san! -- Let's go, Mebius-san!"

Mebius: "Alright! -- I'm off then, Zoffy!"

SHIA——!

Watching Orb and Mebius take off and leave the Land of Light with Zero, Zoffy felt an indescribable loneliness: "The children... have all grown up."

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Chaldea, control room.

"Ritsuka, are you really sure that human evil is Bai Jie?" Dr. Roman asked somewhat uneasily. "Are you really planning to deal with him?"

"That's why I'm not sure yet!"

Ritsuka shook her head in distress.

"The Counter Force only told me that there was a human evil that I needed to deal with. How am I supposed to know if it's Senior Bai Jie? But apart from Senior Bai Jie, I really don't know which human evil would leave the Type-Moon world to wander around."

"Ritsuka, if it really is Bai Jie, what do you plan to do?" Da Vinci asked. "The opponent is a true magic king who is even inferior to Romani. Are you sure we can beat him?"

"That's why I called Zero and the others over too. I don't believe that Senior can take on more than a dozen people by himself!"

As Ritsuka said this, she selectively forgot the fact that Zero was defeated in one move by White Gage and turned into a cute girl.

Rubbing his temples, Roman pressed on, "Ritsuka, what if all of us combined still can't beat Bai Jie? Although I hate to admit it, he's a monster with a true immortal body. Unless the Old Man of the Mountain sacrifices his Grand Spirit Origin again, we have almost no chance of defeating him."

"Uh... we shouldn't be unable to defeat him, right? We have hundreds of Heroic Spirits and nearly ten Ultra Warriors on our side. Senior can't be that abnormally strong, can he?"