On how PhDs become human evil

Nodding, Bai Jie said, "A triangle is the most stable shape. If we want the world to develop peacefully, I think we need three forces that transcend the national level. Anti-Entropy is one, World Serpent is one, and we need one more."

At this point, Walter and Kevin understood what Bai Jie meant.

A third world-class power? Didn't that already exist? Even before the World Serpent surfaced, the world was divided equally between that power and Anti-Entropy.

"Crack!"

The meeting room door opened, and a group of people filed in.

The person in the lead was someone Kevin and Walter both recognized; it was Theresa Apocalypse.

Behind Theresa are Rita and Durandal, two S-rank Valkyries, and further back are Raiden Mei, Bronya, Himeko, Siegfried, and others.

They were all familiar old friends.

With a charming smile, Theresa showed no stage fright: "Good morning, everyone. Archbishop Theresa Apocalypse has come to visit."

Archbishop of Destiny.

Walter and Kevin exchanged a glance, then burst out laughing in unison.

"Hey! What's so funny, you two!" Theresa immediately snapped.

"No, no, no... Haha, it's just that seeing you say such things so seriously doesn't seem to fit your style, Miss Theresa."

It's no wonder Kevin said that. It's really incongruous for Theresa, with her childlike figure, to speak with such authority. It feels like she's pretending to be a mature little adult.

"Ugh... Rita! These two old bastards are bullying me! I'm quitting this bishop job!"

Theresa, who had been pouting as if she was about to scare someone, suddenly turned around and started acting cute towards Rita, causing Durandal and the others next to her to cover their faces—this embarrassing little girl is not our Archbishop.

With a wry smile, Rita patted Theresa's hair: "Please cheer up, Lady Theresa. The position of Archbishop of Destiny has always been held by the Apocalypse family. Now that Lord Otto is not here, you are the only one who can serve as Archbishop."

"But those two old guys clearly look down on me!"

“We didn’t mean to look down on you at all, Miss Theresa. That was just an accident,” Walter hurriedly explained. “It’s just…we didn’t expect Schicksal to be able to rebuild. Are there enough people on all sides?”

"It's alright, I sent Rhodes Island people to fill in. Anyway, those guys are just bored and come here to cause trouble, so it's good to give them something to do."

As Bai Jie said, the newly established Schicksal was in dire need of manpower in all aspects. In order to fill the manpower shortage, Bai Jie arranged for many Rhodes Island people to enter Schicksal, mainly in the research and logistics departments, since Schicksal was in need of rebuilding.

As for combat strength... Bai Jie doesn't think Schicksal is lacking in fighters right now. There are four S-rank Valkyries: Durandal, Rita, Raiden Mei, and Bronya, not to mention the Rhodes Island members who are all soldiers.

"Clap!"

After everyone was seated, Bai Jie stood up and clapped his hands: "Alright, everyone is here. Let's begin the first meeting about the future development of the world. The topic is: [How to develop the world after the end of the Honkai].

"From this moment on, it is the age of humankind."

Destiny, anti-entropy, world serpent.

For the first time, three forces hidden beneath the surface of human history have joined forces to advance human history.

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Three weeks later, in Nagasora City, Japan.

"Changkong City, I really miss it. This is where I first met you, brother."

Walking on the streets of Changkong City, with Bai Jie's arm around her, Kiana looked around at the streets with a touch of nostalgia.

Bai Jie gave a wry smile and shrugged: "Although our first meeting wasn't pleasant."

"That's true. What older brother would beat his younger sister half to death the moment they meet?"

"It's yours."

Bai Jie gently pinched Kiana's nose and smiled, "Everything's been taken care of, right? Is there anything left to do?"

"Yes, I said goodbye properly to Mei and the others, and also to Aunt Flo."

Because she was leaving this world with Bai Jie and didn't know when she would be able to return, Kiana did all the things she hadn't done yet, such as pouring out Theresa's bitter melon juice in front of her.

"But you, brother, did you handle everything properly?"

When Kiana asked him that, Bai Jie scratched his head helplessly: "I did ask Rita if she wanted to come with me, but she said that Schicksal still needs her right now and she will come to find me when she has time. I also gave her a magical costume that can travel between worlds."

"Hey, that's really like that woman's style. But it's good this way, now my brother is all mine!"

"Dream on, your mom and your sister-in-law Chen are waiting for us to come home." Bai Jie ruthlessly shattered Kiana's daydream. "Well, even so, I might be able to take you out for some fun in the next world."

Bai Jie has already finalized his plans. First, he'll go back to the Kamen Rider area to let Chen and the others know he's safe. Then, he'll go back to the Type-Moon world, since Fujimaru Ritsuka invited him over last week when she left.

(It's been several years since I left that place. I wonder how it's doing there. Maybe I should go back and dismantle another Holy Grail?)

With this in mind, Bai Jie opened the dimensional gate and walked in with Kiana in his arms.

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"Hmm, the Doctor is gone. How efficient."

In a villa in Hawaii, Walter lay on a deckchair, basking in the sun, and sighed as he felt the vibrations of the world that had just arrived.

And beside him—

"Dr. Tesla, can't you remove this robotic arm? It's digging into my skin!"

"Who told you to have so much flab on your chest! Since you're the chosen one, don't try to seduce our leader!"

"...Ms. Murata, Dr. Tesla, you're making a lot of noise."

"Chicken-head (Einstein)! Get out of the way of the leader (Walter)!"

Watching Himeko, Tesla, and Einstein arguing over the positions next to them, Walter felt he understood Bai Jie's feelings back then to some extent.

(Women... are such a hassle.)

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Headquarters of Destiny, Training Room.

"Hahaha...."

Panting, Raiden Mei knelt on the training room floor, looking at Rita who wasn't sweating a drop in the distance: "Thank you for your guidance today, Rita."

Rita put away Skadi of Frost and the Azure Knight: Moon Soul Armor and smiled, "Compared to yesterday, Miss Mei has made considerable progress in her awareness today."

"I'm still far behind you and Miss Durandal. I need to continue my training, otherwise I can't rightfully call myself an S-rank Valkyrie." Raiden Mei wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Rita, are you sure you're okay not going with the Captain?"

"...Rita is not yet qualified to stand beside that person."

Although she is an S-class Valkyrie and a flawless maid, Rita still feels somewhat inferior compared to Cecilia and the others. There are just too many outstanding women around Bai Jie.

(But only for now; one day I will catch up.)

(Rita is a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, Lord Fafnir.)

.......

Japan, on the outskirts of Chozora City, Yae Shrine.

"They said they wanted me to monitor whether humanity would cause any more trouble and then resurrect me. The Honkai Will really knows how to find something to do."

On the steps outside the shrine, Yae Sakura sighed softly. She thought she could finally rest in peace, but unexpectedly she was resurrected by the Honkai Will and continued to be his tool. She really had a life of toil.

but....

"It's not so bad this way."

Gazing at the boundless sky, Yae Sakura stretched and was about to stand up and return to the shrine when she saw a couple arm in arm, heading straight for the shrine.

"Excuse me, is this Yae Shrine? We're looking for someone."

Who are you two looking for?

“An old friend, her name is Yae Sakura, we’ve come to take her home.”

The white-haired man—Kevin—said.

With a slight tremor, Yae Sakura tidied her wind-blown hair and smiled, "I am Yae Sakura, nice to meet you."

Section 442.1. Linkage Begins

The Holy Grail War.

A magic ritual held in Fuyuki City, Japan, with a cycle of sixty years.

The Holy Grail War is essentially a battle between seven Masters and Servants, centered around the Holy Grail, a treasure capable of granting any wish. The last remaining Master or Servant will gain ownership of the Holy Grail.

Ten years ago, the Fourth Holy Grail War took place in Fuyuki City. After several days of fighting, a genius magician named Fafnir Schariac arrived before the Holy Grail, but instead of picking it up, he destroyed it to pieces. The magic world even thought that the Holy Grail War would end there.

However, ten years later, the signs of the Holy Grail War have reappeared.

In the Clock Tower, in the faculty office of the Modern Magic Department, Kenneth and Webber Velvet sat facing each other.

Taking off his gloves and showing Kenneth the back of his hand, Webber's face was ashen, like someone who had swallowed a bitter pill: "I never thought I'd see this thing again after ten years. It's unbelievable."

Both Kenneth and Webber were extremely familiar with what was on the back of Webber's hand.

The crimson emblem, composed of three parts, is the crystallization of magical power called "Command Seals." It is a symbol bestowed by the Holy Grail upon the participants in the Holy Grail War, and also serves as a medium linking the Master and the Servant. For the Master, it represents the absolute right to command the Servant only three times.

Kenneth sighed deeply, his expression complicated as he looked at the Command Seal: "Ten years have passed since then. Time really flies. In the blink of an eye, you, the bottom of the class, are almost taking over my job."

"If I could, I would never want to take over your position, but Reines is still too young, and that bastard Fafnir hasn't returned yet, so I can only act as the acting monarch for the time being."

Favreau.

Upon hearing that name, Kenneth's elegant and noble demeanor instantly crumbled, and his handsome face twisted with rage: "He really hasn't come back even once in ten years! That guy really has been wandering around ever since he left the Clock Tower!"

Ten years ago, shortly after the end of the Fourth Holy Grail War, Kenneth agreed to his adopted brother's request to go on a tour. However, to his utter surprise, Fafnir was gone for ten years!

"And what's most incredible is that there hasn't been a single word about Fafnir in the past ten years; it's as if that guy vanished into thin air."

"Hmph, for a magician, there are countless ways to conceal himself. With his abilities, completely hiding his whereabouts is not a problem at all."

Recalling the extraordinary magical talent that Bai Jie had displayed, Webber felt that Kenneth's words were absolutely correct.

Putting his gloves back on, Weber took a puff of his cigar: "Professor Kenneth, if possible, could you return to being the monarch for a period of time?"

"Are you going to participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War? You're a piece of trash who only survived the Fourth Holy Grail War thanks to your Servants. Even after ten years, I still don't think you're a good magician. Calling you a third-rate is an understatement."

"Although it's true, please don't say it out loud, teacher! My pride is hurt again!"

Webber did not deny that, as a magician, he was indeed the weakest. Among the many magicians in the Clock Tower, his level was only slightly better than that of the freshmen who had just enrolled, and he was no match for Kenneth, who had already been rated as a Grand Master.