Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

P.S.: Goodnight ┗( ω )┛

Chapter 1544 Leader of the Sky-Mending Sect - Chen Xiao

As the first rays of sunlight rise in the east and everyone prepares for the day's work, their personal terminals are suddenly bombarded with messages.

A message was sent to everyone through various channels, alarms were sounded throughout the city, and various levels of government agencies responsible for maintaining order informed everyone in an orderly manner.

"Please seek shelter at the nearest protective facility and notify your relatives and friends to seek shelter nearby. If there are no facilities nearby, please stay at home and do not go out."

It was clearly a rehearsal beforehand; organized groups around the world began issuing evacuation notices to people at all levels.

"What...what happened?"

Everyone was astonished; the scene made them wonder if war was about to break out. The network was instantly overwhelmed... but no, all network resources were reclaimed, and the strictest control was implemented except for basic communications.

But some rumors still circulate among people.

The most likely guess is that a nuclear war is about to break out. If that's not the case, then why... does it feel like the end of the world is coming?

Yesterday was just like any other day, but today the situation has suddenly changed drastically, leaving a sense of unreality and fear in people's hearts.

……

"Are you really not going to reconsider?"

Her eyes held a hint of weariness as she watched the busy girl, secretly reluctant to let her stay. A genius like her, so young, should be on the ark, leaving behind a spark of humanity's civilization.

Only old people like myself, who have no future, should stay.

Hearing her words, those flaxen eyes turned around, glanced at her, and said—

"Teacher, you don't need to say anything."

"I just can't bear to part with her... Xiaoxiao, the Ark hasn't even taken off yet, and there are still spots available in the Magical Girl Association. You still have a chance."

She was very talkative and earnest; I guess she really had a lot of expectations for me as her student.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly and said—

"Then let others go. Once we've conquered reincarnation, we'll see them slink back in their boots."

That scene must be very interesting.

"Defeat reincarnation..."

Professor Zhang felt that this was an impossible task. Where would the so-called civilization born on this planet get the power to fight back?

If it weren't for deciphering the remnants of some destroyed civilizations, this mundane world, where even leaving Earth would be difficult, wouldn't even have been able to build an ark.

Magical girls and sword immortals do possess incredible powers, but can they really succeed in the face of a catastrophe that affects the entire universe?

The so-called "Mending the Sky Project" is nothing but self-deception... But this child in front of us has actually secured the support of two major corporations, united people's hearts, and organized human work in an orderly manner.

That's really excellent...

They really shouldn't have stayed behind to die.

Chen Xiao sensed the meaning in her teacher's eyes. She was tired of hearing it so much these past few days. She sighed, rubbed her forehead, and looked at her teacher earnestly, saying—

"I told you, we can definitely beat it. There's no need to underestimate ourselves like this. Just because we couldn't do it before doesn't mean we can't do it now. Teacher, instead of sitting there doing nothing, why don't you help me? I heard you used to be in the computer field?"

"..."

Professor Zhang looked at her vibrant and energetic appearance and couldn't help but smile, saying—

"It's not about any particular field, it's just that I'll go wherever I'm needed... Honestly, they're starting to boss their teachers around... Alright, our head of the Sky-Mending team, I know some old bones who can help out, let them not just sit and wait to die."

"That's really nice."

What Chen Xiao needs most right now is manpower. He not only needs to coordinate the magical girl and sword fairy projects, but also needs to mobilize forces from all walks of life to maintain public order.

I really want to rush over to those people who give up when the apocalypse comes and kick their asses.

Tapping.

"Xiaoxiao!"

"Jiajia? What brings you here?"

When Chen Xiao arrived at the control room, she was surprised to see some young figures. Jiajia immediately threw herself into her arms, crying and saying—

"Did you already know this?"

"Know what?"

"The end of the world, Project Ark... and you didn't tell me anything!"

"Weren't you chosen?"

"But I'm only finding out now!"

They were notified on the day of departure, and the news was suppressed as much as possible, otherwise it would definitely cause social panic.

Jiajia gripped Chen Xiao's arm tightly, looking at her with teary eyes, and said—

"Is there really no hope left...? Is running away the only option? My parents, friends, classmates... all of them have to stay..."

Stay and wait for the end of the world.

So cruel.

Chen Xiao looked at his friends, and then at the young people who should have been waiting in the ark for departure. They had all come here because they couldn't accept this situation.

She lowered her eyes slightly, then walked resolutely to everyone and addressed all those involved in the Sky-Mending Project—

"I know that what we are facing now is a despairing reality. It is something that no one has ever done before, something that no one has ever dared to even think about."

"Even so, I still firmly believe that this era has the ability to create miracles, and we have come here by overcoming one miracle after another."

"The ancient apes from over ten million years ago could not have seen the human civilization of today in the flood, and we cannot know what the future holds, but miracles will not end here, and history will prove everything we have done!"

Her conviction was absolutely genuine; everyone could feel her unwavering will, which gave direction to the restless hearts of people.

"Xiaoxiao..."

Jiajia covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears, and said—

"Let us join in too."

"Okay, we're short-staffed for every position right now, let's get moving."

"Yes, sir!"

Jiajia quickly composed herself and started working, and the others followed suit and took over their positions.

"..."

Seeing that everything was proceeding smoothly, Chen Xiao breathed a sigh of relief when no one could see him, rubbed his forehead, and couldn't help but mutter to himself—

"I'm just a scientist, how did I end up doing the work of a leader..."

Although in a certain villainous game, scientists can indeed also serve as leaders.

Never mind, it's just this special case anyway.

Once everything is over, she'll even quit her research job and stay by her husband's side to enjoy life, ignoring everything else.

That's right, just like that.

As a mere researcher, she should be able to resign, since projects like the Ark Project and the Sky-Mending Project no longer need to be kept secret, and her security classification should be reset to zero.

The person in charge of the secular efforts to repair the heavens has already begun to plan his own retirement.

……

PS: Hmph, trying to escape? (ω)

Chapter 1545 Artificial Sun

The outside world was in turmoil, but Chen Ming's home was unusually peaceful.

Chen Ming didn't let the alarm outside wake his parents up since they hadn't gotten up yet. Anyway, the house was well protected, and Urd would stay at home, so there was no danger.

So let's not worry them too much.

Chen Ming stood in front of the full-length mirror, hastily putting on his clothes, looking at himself in the mirror, and remained silent for a long time.

Lucifer, dressed in a black dress, came to his side and couldn't help but reach out to straighten his clothes, muttering a complaint—

"They don't even know how to tidy themselves up; they're so messy."

Chen Ming glanced at her. After last night, Lucifer had finally obtained the last piece of her puzzle, and she had regained all her strength.

Just in time, the cycle of reincarnation is about to begin.

Perhaps she had already planned everything out in the past; this was the future she had chosen.

Chen Ming blinked and said—

"Lucifer?"

"what?"

"Taibai?"

"……Um."

When he tentatively uttered the word "Taibai," Lucifer immediately understood his meaning, blushed slightly, and pinched his side, saying—

"Alright, alright, I admit I was blind back then. Please forgive me, my dear husband."

It was about their encounter in the cycle of reincarnation. Now that he had regained his memories, he naturally recalled the series of blunders that happened back then, which made Lucifer feel somewhat embarrassed.

But this was clearly a prank he was playing on her, and now he's bringing it up to embarrass her.

Bad guy.

Chen Ming pinched the soft flesh on her waist and said with narrowed eyes—

"Not a shred of remorse? It's one thing to not recognize your husband, but the worst part is that you actually harmed yourself in front of me, and were subjected to such terrifying karmic retribution. Do you know how worried I was?"