On how PhDs become human evil

As Kenneth said, he did nothing in the Holy Grail War ten years ago; he only survived by relying on his Servants. He himself did nothing in the Holy Grail War.

"Ten years ago, I could only watch that king go to the battlefield alone and die on the battlefield. Now, ten years have passed, and I want to see if I can do anything for that king, even if it's just a tiny bit."

Weber Velvet spoke to Kenneth in an extremely serious tone.

Kenneth watched Webber grow up. In those ten years, he witnessed Webber, as a third-rate magician, overcome difficulties that even he considered extremely challenging. And the look in Webber's eyes now was so similar to the look he had when facing a desperate situation.

He truly intended to throw himself back into that mythical battlefield.

"Alright, let's go then."

Kenneth didn't remain silent for long before easily agreeing.

"Anyway, even if I object, you'll still sneak over there on your own, just like ten years ago."

"It's amazing that you still remember something from ten years ago."

“Besides that bastard Fafnir, you’re the only one who’s ever stolen from me. It’s hard for me not to remember.” Kenneth sneered twice. “You don’t need me to prepare the relics for you, do you? That Servant’s relics have always been in your hands, and besides, you don’t want to use any other relics, do you?”

"Ah."

Looking at the small box on the coffee table between the two of them, Weber nodded heavily.

(It's been ten years. This time, please allow me to fight alongside you, Rider.)

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Fuyuki City, Japan.

On a bustling street, a man and a woman were walking and talking.

"Hmm, compared to ten years ago, this place has really changed a lot. I would say it's starting to look like a modern society now?"

"Although it's supposed to be another world, I never expected to end up in Japan. Haha, I don't even know what to say."

"After all, Japan has a history of disasters, and the other worlds I've visited have been the same."

"Is this country cursed?"

The two people talking were Bai Jie and Kiana.

After leaving the Honkai world, the two first went back to the Kamen Rider world to let Chen and the others know they were safe. Then they took Kiana to another world, and their first stop was the Type-Moon world that Bai Jie hadn't been back to for a long time. Back then, after the Honkai ended, Fujimaru Ritsuka had invited Bai Jie to come and visit before she left.

Well, for Bai Jie, this world is like a second home.

After walking around Fuyuki City with Kiana, Bai Jie finally led Kiana to a bench in Fuyuki Park to sit down as evening approached.

"Ugh... I'm exhausted after walking all day." Kiana plopped down on a bench, panting heavily. "Brother, when did you get such stamina?"

“I used to fight in a huge maze with hundreds of floors without using magic, so my stamina is pretty high,” Bai Jie laughed. “Well, after walking for a day, I have a general idea of ​​the current situation in Fuyuki City. It seems we’ve come back at just the right time.”

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Want to know?" Bai Jie chuckled, lifting Kiana's chin. "Try your best tonight and I'll tell you."

"Ugh... Bro, you're bullying me."

P.S.: Today is New Year's Day. Although I really want to update a lot, I have final exams next week. In order not to fail, I still have to study hard. Who came up with this stupid calculus? It's so annoying!

P.S.: There will be a New Year's Day bonus chapter later.

Chapter 443 New Year's Day Extra

This happened on a certain day in the world of Terra.

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Lungmen, Imperial Guard Bureau.

How about we go out for a nice meal tonight?

Bai Jie, who was working on documents, looked up from the pile of files. At another desk next to him, Hoshiguma smiled and said, "Well, Swire said that tonight is New Year's Eve, everyone from the Guard Bureau is going to the Lungmen Grand Hotel for a meal. She's treating."

"Swire is as generous as ever, treating everyone to a meal. How much does that cost?"

"It's nothing to her anyway, do you want to go?"

Bai Jie really wanted to go to the Guard Bureau's gathering. He wasn't the kind of person who didn't fit in; he often got together with other people to eat, drink, and have barbecue.

"I'm sorry, Hoshiguma-san, I might not be available today. I have a lot of documents here."

As Bai Jie spoke, he pointed to the two stacks of unprocessed documents on his desk. Because it was nearing the end of the year, the Guard Bureau had become busier. As a member of the Guard Bureau, Bai Jie was not good at combat, but he was excellent at written work. Therefore, he basically took care of this kind of document processing work.

Looking at the files on Bai Jie's desk, Xing Xiong couldn't help but laugh awkwardly twice: "Old Chen really knows how to make you work. He puts so many files on your shoulders. Isn't he afraid you'll overwork yourself to death?"

"I wouldn't say I died from overwork. When I was Commander Wei's secretary, I had to do even more. This level of work is still within my acceptable range."

"...Ha, you look frail, but you're quite patient. I really don't know why you came to our Guard Bureau."

"Well, since you still have work to do, I won't force you. Let's get together again next time."

"Ah."

......

Time flew by as Bai Jie continued processing documents, and the Guard Bureau gradually became empty. Just as Hoshiguma had said, everyone was going to a hotel after get off work because the rich woman Swire was treating everyone to dinner tonight. They were probably already drinking heavily by now.

After signing the last document regarding the Thor Industries exchange intern program, Bai Jie stretched his back forcefully.

"Oh dear, there really isn't a single person left. Is the police station this deserted at night?"

He glanced at the clock; it was exactly eight o'clock in the evening. With a soft sigh, Bai Jie picked up his empty cup and prepared to get another cup of coffee from the vending machine.

However, when Bai Jie arrived at the vending machine with his cup, he met someone he never expected.

"Inspector Chen? What are you doing here? Isn't tonight a meeting of the Royal Guard?"

Looking at Inspector Chen standing next to the vending machine, Bai Jie asked in surprise.

"As you can see, I didn't go. I don't really like noisy environments. Besides, I have a lot of things to deal with. It's almost the end of the year, and some long-pending cases need to be closed."

"How's it going on your end? Is everything sorted out?"

When asked about his business, Bai Jie took a sip of the coffee he had just received: "I've already finished dealing with it. I'm planning to go home after finishing this cup of coffee. Chen sir, are you coming back tonight?"

The people in the Guard Bureau probably don't know that Bai Jie and Inspector Chen actually live in the same apartment. In fact, until two months ago, Bai Jie was living alone, but for some reason, Inspector Chen forcibly moved in two months ago and started living with Bai Jie. To this day, Bai Jie still doesn't know why the policewoman he has a crush on did this.

But at least he was living under the same roof as his crush, which was a huge win for him.

“That’s true. I’ve been staying at the Guard Bureau these past few days, but I’ll go home once in a while. Wait for me at the door, I’ll go back to my office to pack up.”

"Row."

As a senior superintendent, Chan's office is separate. Although she usually chooses to work in the large office where Bai Jie works, she always returns to her separate office to work before the end of the year, saying it's to concentrate.

After finishing his coffee and tidying up his desk, Bai Jie followed Chen Sir's instructions and stood there like a pole waiting at the entrance of the Guard Bureau.

It has to be said that it was quite cold in Lungmen at the end of the year. You wouldn't feel it if you were inside the Guard Bureau with the air conditioning on, but as soon as you came out, you could feel the cold wind blowing into your clothes, which made Bai Jie shiver.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Bai Jie felt something covering his head. He reached down and saw that it was a large down jacket.

Upon arriving at Bai Jie's side, Inspector Chen, who was also wearing a down jacket, said, "Look how cold you are. I really don't know how you manage to go out in the dead of winter wearing two layers of clothing. Put these on."

"Haha... It was quite warm this morning, so I wore a little less clothing."

After putting on the down jackets they were holding, Bai Jie and Chen walked home together for the first time in a long time.

........

As the year draws to a close, and tonight is New Year's Eve, the streets of Longmen are unusually bustling and lively. Although they are usually bustling and lively, today there is an extra festive atmosphere that is not usually there.

Walking down the street, Bai Jie didn't go home immediately. Instead, he went to a fast food restaurant and bought two boxed meals to take away.

"Is this all you've been eating these past few days?" Inspector Chen frowned as he looked at the two boxes of takeout in Bai Jie's hand.

"Because I've been getting home late these past few days, I've been too lazy to cook dinner, so I've just made do with whatever I can find."

Hearing this, Inspector Chen frowned even more deeply. Although she was the one who arranged so many jobs for Bai Jie, as his roommate, she couldn't bear to see him eating such unhealthy food.

"Is there any food in the refrigerator at home?" Inspector Chen asked.

"I think there should still be quite a few left. What's wrong? Are you going to cook tonight, Inspector Chan?"

“You’ve already bought dinner tonight, why should I cook?” Inspector Chen rolled his eyes at him. “The Guard Bureau has a day off tomorrow, so I’ll cook for you as a reward for your hard work lately.”

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Bai Jie felt a surge of excitement, but the second half immediately deflated him.

(Yeah, that's true. It's not like Mr. Chen likes me. He only cooks for me because I've been working hard lately. Ugh, what am I thinking?)

Seeing Bai Jie suddenly look dejected, Chen Weiwei turned her head away.

(Ugh... What am I even saying! "I'll cook for you"—doesn't that sound like something a wife would say to her husband? He won't get the wrong idea, will he? I hope not... Waaaaaaahhhhhh! So embarrassing!)

Our Miss Long was unusually flustered.

Amid Bai Jie's dejection and Chen's panic, the two headed towards home.

Many interesting things might happen tonight on New Year's Eve.

P.S.: I was writing something when one of my roommates, who had drunk too much, suddenly started throwing up. That instantly killed my motivation to write. I felt awful.

Section 444, Part 2: Four guardians, three oceans, two mountains, and three magic spells—that's truly powerful!

"Waaah... I can't take it anymore... I can't eat anymore... Ah..."

In the top-floor room of the Fuyuki Hotel, on a large bed big enough for three or four people to lie down, Kiana lay panting on the white sheets, her bare shoulders trembling, her face flushed with an unnatural redness, and her arms gripping the sheets so tightly they almost tore them apart.

Lying next to Kiana, Bai Jie looked at his sister-in-law, whom he had nearly broken, and awkwardly scratched his head: "Uh... I forgot that Kiana and Chen's physical abilities are different—Kiana, are you alright?"

"Ugh... This is terrible!"

Kiana grabbed the blanket and wrapped herself up, shrinking into the headboard like a lamb being stalked by a wolf: "I feel like my body is going to be pierced through. I'm completely dry, bro, and you still want more. You haven't been abstaining for very long, have you?"

"Who told you to come out wearing nothing but a white shirt? Have you considered my feelings?" Bai Jie blushed. "You're already so adorable, and with you tempting me like that, how could I possibly resist?"