I work as an editor at Marvel.

??"yes!"

"In addition, you will now begin a self-examination period of three days, or 72 hours. During this period, pay close attention to your physical and mental state and report any abnormalities immediately!"

As Vernon spoke, he hung Kieran's clock in front of the three of them.

??"yes!"

"Frank, turn on the gravity simulation system and slowly ascend at 10% power."

??"yes!"

"..."

Chapter 129 The Landing of the New World

The shuttle had been floating in space for three days, during which Vernon and his two companions used limited means to explore the entire planet in front of them.

"Now, let me summarize the information from the past three days so I can decide on the next course of action."

Vernon began by exporting all the data to his portable arm-mounted computer.

"The first physical examination of the three of us showed that our vital signs were stable and our souls were in a rapid self-healing phase, which was even faster than expected. At this rate, we should be able to fully recover in another two days."

"Secondly, of the 1,321 systems in the entire shuttle module, 11 are damaged and 23 are malfunctioning. Overall, the situation is good and meets the criteria for continued exploration."

"In addition, the exploration of the planet below shows that its environment is less than one percent of that of our Earth. The analysis of air cost, hazardous substances, and energy distribution are all fine. We can survive normally without any protection. However, for safety, everyone should leave a part of themselves on the life transfer array. If any problems occur, we should immediately return to the shuttle cabin to reassemble. All the information obtained from the exploration and the supplies acquired can be abandoned."

"Furthermore, during these three days, the current universe experienced three time oscillations, and the target planet experienced five time oscillations. However, the amplitude of the oscillations was very small and within a negligible range. Nevertheless, due to the excessive frequency, we still need to be vigilant."

"Finally, no formed planetary consciousness, no individuals capable of connecting with the planetary consciousness, no other spacecraft, and no communicable collective consciousness were found. Based on the testing manual standards, the current planet is classified as a Level 1 ordinary technology planet, and the civilization is classified as a Level 1 ordinary technology sub-civilization."

After a brief report, Vernon looked at Fina, who was now in charge of her tasks.

"Let me briefly explain. I am mainly responsible for the initial establishment of the energy extraction array and the collection of relevant information before its establishment. The concept of establishing the array is green, sustainable development, peace, and win-win. However, because there is no unified organization or collective consciousness at the planetary level, we cannot negotiate or trade at the moment."

"According to the test manual, I will continue to select the energy extraction array points and adjust the concentration of magical energy in the entire world. The captain will be responsible for the natural energy. If the collective consciousness still has not taken shape before the array selection points are completed, then we can only extract it directly, record every bit of energy, and reconcile the accounts with it after the collective consciousness takes shape."

Frank nodded to indicate that he understood. "It's my turn. Within three days, I have marked the key areas of concern according to the operating procedures in the test manual. At the same time, I have debugged the orbital weapon, orbital landing capsule and other equipment, and we are ready to proceed with the next step at any time. In addition, I have successfully hacked into the network of the marked area and forged three household registrations."

"Furthermore, I have assessed the overall level of the planet and the target area. The technological level is roughly equivalent to that of our planet in 1970, and it lacks advanced and sophisticated technologies."

"In addition, according to the test manual, we should try our best to avoid any major fluctuations in the economy, people's livelihood and other vital lifelines of any region on the planet because of us. At the same time, according to the danger level, we should follow the policy of absolute defense and counterattack. We are not allowed to attack any group in any way, but we can launch an unlimited counterattack after being attacked, but we should be careful to avoid harming innocent people."

"Finally, according to the information hiding manual, if it is determined that the information is of great value to the energy extraction array or collective consciousness, the relevant information may be disclosed to a limited extent, or the other party's request may be met to a limited extent without violating the above provisions."

After listening to everyone's information, Vernon nodded. "Okay, all the preliminary preparations for the test are going smoothly. If there are no objections, prepare for orbital landing and set the location to the target area."

"Anyone who is more than ten kilometers away from me as the crow flies must report in advance. Is there anything else you want to say? If not, please prepare accordingly."

“I have something to do.” Fina raised her hand. “It’s like this, my teacher gave me a scroll before coming, and I took a look at the relevant information when I had a spare moment…”

Fina scratched her head, her feelings complicated, and said, "It contains ten ninth-ring spells, all with all spell effects stacked on top of each other. If we unleash them all, it should be enough to wipe out the target area without any problem."

"Oh, it's nothing," Vernon replied casually. "Our orbital weapons' main munitions are still a gift from China, a special version of the Dongfeng series nuclear missiles. I've checked them; all seven MIRV missiles, including their arrays, are intact and can carry out nuclear strikes on all major areas of the planet."

Fina breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. Fortunately, there was an even more outrageous gift. Compared to this gift, her teacher didn't seem so violent.

Frank, on the other hand, touched the pendant on his chest and didn't know what to say. This weapons reserve didn't seem to be there for testing; it seemed more like it was there to cause destruction.

Half an hour later, the orbital landing capsule ejected from the shuttle and landed directly above the target area.

After the hatch opened, Fina waved her hand to store the landing pod into her personal space, then activated the group teleportation spell in her spellbook, teleporting the three of them to the ground.

It was raining heavily here, and Fina instinctively wanted to put up a force field shield, but fortunately Vernon stopped her in time.

He threw out three seeds, which instantly grew into three green umbrellas, which he then distributed to them.

Fina glanced at the umbrella in her hand, then at Vernon. This method didn't seem much more concealing than using her field shield.

"Hey, look over there." Frank, who had been on alert, nodded in one direction.

The three looked over and saw a girl wearing an ill-fitting white coat running stumbling and falling in the rain. She kept running and tripping, but she never stopped, as if something was chasing her.

Fina looked at Frank, who had already taken the ornament in his hand.

"No armed enemies were found, and no one was chasing her."

As Frank spoke, various symbols flashed across his glasses.

Fina turned to look at Vernon, blinking her eyes as if she were trying to be cute.

“Alright, stop looking at me. If you want to help her, then help her. The natural energy in her body is severely disordered, and her connection to this world is much closer than that of ordinary people. She might be an important person,” Vernon said.

Fina's empathy and compassion for humans, or even intelligent beings like humans or non-humans, is greater than his empathy for the entire natural world.

"Captain, you're so kind!" Fina said, running over quickly.

Chapter 130 I found a little girl on the side of the road~

Splash! Ai Haibara landed in the puddle, splashing water everywhere, but she stood up unconcerned, wiped the water off her face, and prepared to continue.

At that moment, Fina arrived and blocked her path. When Ai Haibara looked up, the first thing she saw was a strange and incongruous umbrella that was entirely emerald green.

Under the umbrella was a very gentle-looking foreign woman, her eyes filled with worry.

"Little sister, are you alright? I'll call your parents to come pick you up." Fina gently helped Ai Haibara up, wiped the stains off her brown hair, and asked softly.

Sister... Ai Haibara was a little dazed, as if she saw the shadow of her own sister.

But soon, Ai Haibara snapped out of that feeling. Her sister had died at Gin's hands and could no longer be there.

"I don't want to... Get out of my way." Ai Haibara pushed him away and tried to continue walking forward.

"Hey, hey, at least take the umbrella with you!" Fina said, holding the umbrella over Ai Haibara's head as she followed closely behind.

*Thud* Ai Haibara, not wanting to involve Fina, rushed forward with her head covered, bumping into someone again, swaying slightly, and looking up.

This time, she tensed up. Standing in front of her was Frank, dressed in black, wearing sunglasses, and exuding the aura of "I'm not someone to mess with."

Organizers?! Have I been caught?!

Ai Haibara trembled slightly. She could feel the murderous aura emanating from Frank, an aura that most peripheral members didn't possess!

"Frank!" Fina glared at him and reached out to hug Ai Haibara.

Ai Haibara breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't a liquor brand; it was probably just that the woman looked fierce. Perhaps he was this woman's bodyguard?

"Excuse me," Frank said insincerely to Ai Haibara, "but you'd better take a look at this."

Fina received a message on her laptop containing various news about Shiho Miyano, all of which were public information, including her academic achievements during her university years and some teachers' recommendations.

Fina glanced at Ai Haibara, then at Shiho Miyano in the photo. "Are you sure this is the same person?"

"It's not that I'm certain; this is the best candidate the system automatically identified. The first one is her, and the second one is a chaebol heiress named Suzuki Sonoko," Frank explained.

"Could she be Shiho Miyano's daughter? Can we find her phone number? Should we call and ask?" Fina released Ai Haibara's hand and started operating the electronic screen.

Ai Haibara, nestled in Fina's arms, keenly heard her own name. No, she couldn't stay any longer!

Although she didn't know how these people discovered it, Ai Haibara knew that if the people at the Black Organization found out about her shrinking, she and Shinichi Kudo would die here, and those who accidentally discovered her might also be implicated, resulting in many deaths!

Taking advantage of Fina's distraction, Ai Haibara suddenly darted out of her arms and stumbled into the alleyway beside her. The only way to escape these people was to take the side road; she couldn't possibly run faster than an adult on the main road.

*Thud*, Ai Haibara bumped into someone again as she entered the alley.

Vernon looked at the little girl who had bumped into him with a very innocent expression. He had already made sure not to stand in the middle of the road, so why did she have to bump into him?

Vernon crouched down, about to ask something, when the little girl swayed twice and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

“Vernon!” Fina called out, her voice filled with displeasure, scolding him for treating a child like that.

Vernon was also frustrated. What was going on? Was he really more terrifying than Frank, the ruthless killer? It couldn't be.

Vernon reached out and touched Ai Haibara's forehead, then picked her up. "Alright, she has a fever. Let's take her home with us. I'll also help her regulate the disordered natural energy in her body as an apology for knocking her down."

“No problem, I’ll lead the way. The house I bought online is big enough for the four of us.” Frank walked in front and led the way. “Also, Fina, in my personal opinion, we shouldn’t call the police. If she’s shrunk, it must be because of something special. Let’s wait until she wakes up and ask her about the situation.”

“Huh? I’m not calling the police.” Fina looked up and glanced at the two big men. “I’m buying clothes for her online. Her clothes are all wet and don’t fit properly. They’ll be very uncomfortable to wear.”

"Buy clothes online? Is internet technology this distorted here? I haven't seen any websites or real estate agencies selling houses online, only individual listings," Frank asked.

“There was another time oscillation just now, and perhaps the whole world changed after the oscillation,” Vernon explained.

“It should be, but I see online that same-city delivery takes at least two days. Can this really be called delivery?” Fina was quite dissatisfied. “I’ll just buy it for her when we get there.”

"There's one more thing, Captain. Don't hug her too tightly. If she's shrunk, she's already an adult, so we need to avoid any appearance of impropriety."

Vernon slightly raised his hand to show Fina, and there, between his arm and Ai Haibara's body, grew lush green grass. These grasses were like tough downy hairs, supporting Ai Haibara's body.

“I know about the moral requirement that men and women should not touch each other,” Vernon replied. He liked to be alone in the forest, but that did not mean he had withdrawn from human society.

A dozen minutes later, led by Frank, the three arrived at the house they had bought online.

The house is indeed large, a three-story villa, with a big tree standing in the yard.

"Okay, I've memorized this place. You guys take care of her here for a while. I'll go buy her some clothes. Oh, and check if we need to boil the hot water in advance. I'll give her a bath later."

As Fina spoke, she pulled out a stack of Japanese yen from a small communal bag. She didn't know what the prices were like here, but judging from the prices online, so many 10000 yen notes should be enough to buy a few suitable outfits.

"Be careful on the road! If anything happens, message Frank, and remember the rules!"

Vernon covered Ai Haibara with a small blanket. The water on Ai Haibara's body had been drained by the grass on the way here, and with Vernon's help, her fever had subsided. She was still not awake because she was too mentally exhausted.

"I see."

With Fina's reply, the door clicked shut.

Frank sat in the living room, feeling a bit bored. He ran his hand over the ornament, and two magic pistols appeared in his hand, then began to spin on his nimble fingers.

Chapter 131 First Encounter with the Black Organization

After buying two sets of clothes from head to toe in Haibara's size at a nearby store, Fina walked out of the store holding the green umbrella. She had a keen eye; although she hadn't handled them much, she could tell that Haibara's size was definitely similar to the clothes in her hands.

As soon as she stepped out of the store, Fina saw a man dressed in black, sweating profusely, running past her across the street. The light rain pattering on him couldn't even cover his sweat.

What are they looking for?

Fina stood at the shop entrance, deep in thought. Before she could make a decision, another person dressed in all black ran past her. It seemed the team searching for her was quite large.

"Big brother, we've already mobilized everyone. If she's alive, we'll definitely find her." Vodka followed closely behind Gin, holding a black umbrella, and kept chattering away.

Suddenly Gin stopped, and Vodka, somewhat puzzled, followed Gin's gaze and saw Fina standing at the shop entrance.