With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

Except Mio.

"Wow, I really didn't expect that. Li Mi, your power is a bit exaggerated."

Based on Artemisia's move just now, Kotori was convinced that these two animal-form beings were definitely not weak; at least Artemisia was much stronger than her, the Balrog.

As for Fenrir's strength, it should be quite formidable, as she saw the phantom of a giant wolf behind Yang Li the moment she made eye contact with Fenrir who had opened his eyes.

"Let's go, let's go, don't waste time here."

Kotori waved her hand, her forehead dripping with cold sweat, and turned to walk towards the other end of the passage. She really didn't expect that she, who thought she knew everything about Onai-chan, would not even know that her own pet dog was as powerful as an elf.

No wonder this guy always looks a little strange when I feed him or pet him.

Kotori, having composed herself, decided to start getting to know her beloved Onai-chan from the beginning. She clenched her fist, secretly cheering herself on, while Yang Li, following behind, smiled without saying a word.

At the end of the corridor, as Kotori approached, the mechanical door opened automatically, revealing a corner of the high-tech interior. A large group of people who looked like technical staff were sitting in their seats working. The bustling scene in Fraxinus shocked Yang Li.

Wow~

Hearing her older sister's surprised exclamation behind her, Kotori secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was indeed useful to prepare everyone in advance.

We've won back a point (probably)!

"commander!"

"Nice to meet you. I am the deputy commander here, my name is Kannazuki Kyohei. It's a pleasure to meet you."

As the two women approached, the blond man, who had been facing away from them, turned around, revealing a smile that could boost one's likability, and introduced himself in the process.

Of course, Yang Li knew exactly what kind of person this was, and couldn't help but sigh, what a waste of that face.

After all, it's Takehito Koyasu, or Diohei Kannazuki!

……

"No matter how advanced the technology, humans still cannot create a human brain."

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"I'm not going to be human anymore, JOJO!"

……

Such voices filled Yang Li's mind, and the image of Kannazuki Kyohei instantly changed in her eyes.

"Hello."

She reached out and touched her face, then was led by Kotori through the room entrance to the interior of the facility, where she was able to get a glimpse inside.

Once Kotori sat down at the highest seat, the airship Fraxinus activated its commander privileges. She immediately flicked her hand, revealing a smile that Yang Li had never seen before.

"Everyone, please open what we have prepared in advance and let my Onee-chan—Itsuka Reiya—take a look."

"Yes!"

After the unified shouts, the group immediately got to work, pulling up what they had prepared long ago: information about elves and related topics.

The cover was an anime poster with an explosive budget. The purple-black spirit dress and the spiritual energy fluctuations surrounding her made the elf girl in the picture mysterious. Yang Li's eye twitched.

Because if I'm not mistaken, the cover should be based on her image.

"Kotori, you should know that I don't need these things. I've known about spirits for a long time."

I've known about it for about thirty years.

Yang Li squinted, her thoughts in turmoil. She scanned the entire space but did not see the figure that should have been there.

A member of the airship 'Fraxinus', Ratatosk's analyst, Commander Itsuka Kotori's trusted assistant and medic, and also a spirit scholar with considerable knowledge of spirits—

Murasame's voice.

Model—violinist—translator—stand-in for a princess of a South Asian kingdom… This Murasame analyst has easily transitioned between these roles, making him a true all-rounder.

After all, with Mio's formidable learning ability, it's not impossible for her to master so many skills in 30 years.

Noticing Yang Li's sudden lapse in concentration, Qin Li raised an eyebrow and decided to skip the first topic of conversation. Since she already knew, there was no need to waste any more time.

She tapped her finger on the virtual screen and, relying on her commander privileges, directly retrieved a document and projected it onto the large screen.

"Nia Honjo, a famous writer, disappeared four years ago and has not been heard from since. Her true identity is the elven 'Sister'."

"Given Onai-chan's complete disappearance yesterday and the subsequent return of this elf girl, I have some questions I'd like to ask Onai-chan."

Kotori smiled kindly, her eyes filled with a plea for a reasonable explanation as soon as possible. The strong sourness sent chills down the spines of everyone on the airship, as if someone had spilled their vinegar.

After a moment's hesitation, Yang Li slightly raised her gaze to the large screen—

“Qinli, I don’t think Ratatosk’s method will work, and I don’t even trust Ratatosk from the Elven perspective.”

With just one sentence, the atmosphere at the scene instantly plummeted to freezing point. The male and female employees stared blankly at Yang Li, her startling words immediately drawing everyone's attention.

PS: 1. This is the first update today.

2. I only recently discovered on Moe Girl Encyclopedia that the voice actor for Kyouhei Kannazuki is Takehito Koyasu.

As expected of him? Yet another perverted character (masochistic lolicon)...

Chapter 678 Abandonment? (Section 642)

Chapter 678: Abandonment?

Yang Li was well aware that there was something wrong with Ratatosk; many of their actions were puzzling.

Why does Ratatoskr help the elves? Is it simply because Speaker Elliot fell in love with Mio by chance, and therefore doesn't want these girls to repeat the same mistakes, so he's dedicated himself to saving them?

Perhaps that's what Elliott thought, but Ratatosk wasn't his organization alone, and not everyone listened to him.

Don't the other councilors have any ideas about the power of the elves?

Why did the original work give Kotori Itsuka the authority to use Fraxinus to kill Shido Itsuka when he lost control? Wasn't it because they were worried that the power of the spirits would be completely controlled by one person, and they wouldn't get a share?

The fact that DEM was able to discover and attack them shows that Ratatosk wasn't really doing everything he could to help the elves, and Elliot himself might not have genuinely wanted to help them.

In conclusion, Ratatosk is not credible, at least from the elves' perspective, Yang Li finds it unbelievable!

The airship Fraxinus fell into a heavy silence. Yang Li closed his eyes slightly, and a burning gold light flowed in his eyes.

“…Onai-chan.”

“Elliott Baldwin Woodman, the founder of Ratatosk, is your supreme leader, am I right?”

Kotori's words were interrupted, and Yang Li, who turned around and looked at her, said something that she, as the persona of Itsuka Reimi, should not be unaware of.

The fact that the founder of Ratatosk is unknown to most Fraxinus employees, yet an outsider has revealed it in a single sentence, speaks volumes.

Even if Kōhei Kannazuki didn't know who Elliott was, Kotori definitely would, because she was able to become the commander of Fraxinus while still a minor, all thanks to that person's care. It seemed like he was grooming Kotori as his successor.

"The great Eurasian earthquake 30 years ago involved many things, and it was also the moment when the elves first set foot in this world."

A bizarre distortion of space and time descended, and Yang Li's feet transformed from the ship's bottom plate into a dark, unknowable object. Kotori, who had been sitting in her original seat, was also there, while everyone else was pushed out.

It's not a good thing for a bunch of bystanders to know too much, so Yang Li created a small world that was independent of time and space.

It has a bit of a Nibelung flavor...

"Onai-chan, where is this?"

“Elliott Baldwin Woodman, Isaac Ray Pelham Westcott, Ellen Mira Mathers—you’ll probably find these three names familiar.”

Instead of answering Qinli's question, Yang Li simply named three people. The first one was already living in seclusion and unknown to the public, while the other two were figures with great influence.

Westcott is the executive chairman of DEM Corporation, which owns the world's largest publicly researched and manufactured display devices and has the power to overthrow a country.

Ailian is the world's number one magician, belonging to the DEM Corporation. Her direct combat power surpasses that of most elves, and even the strongest ones can only fight her to a draw. She is truly the strongest human in the world.

It would be strange if Kotori didn't know about these two well-known figures from their old rival company.

"These three are the cause of the Eurasian Great Earthquake. Believe it or not, Elliott is one of the culprits behind all the calamities in this world, just like the two behind him."

"This is impossible, Lord Woodman..."

As Yang Li approached step by step, Kotori collapsed to the ground, clutching her head, her face filled with disbelief.

She was clearly the most respected benefactor and teacher in my heart, but now she has transformed into a villain. No one can accept this fact unless Yang Li is lying on purpose.

"Well, anyway, I don't trust him. I know why he founded Ratatoskr, after all, he's a well-known trio of losers chasing after Mio."

In the original work, there are three men who once tried to win over Mio. Although their purposes were different, they all ultimately failed.

A man who wants to save the world and the spirits (girls): Itsuka Shido

There was a man who ruined his life after just one meeting (just kidding): Elliott Baldwin Woodman

A man who faced that power and went mad: Isaac Ray Pelham Westcott

"Elliott himself probably doesn't have any ill intentions towards Kotori, so you just need to be careful. As for me, I'll continue with my 'mission'."

Squatting down and patting Qinli's head, Yang Li did not use a gentle approach to reveal certain facts and her own thoughts. Instead, she pursued efficiency like cutting through a mess with a knife. Her purpose this time was naturally to prevent Fraxinus from interfering with her.

Thinking about those incompetent teammates in the original work made her feel a little heavy-hearted. It would be a miracle if nothing went wrong with those guys giving advice!

"Onai-chan's mission?"

"Yes, my mission is to resolve everything that has happened because of me, correct the mistakes, and give each elf the future they need."

"She's an elf, so could Kotori please tell One-chan what kind of future you want?"

The distorted spacetime returned to normal, and Kotori, who had been sitting in a duck-like position, returned to her seat, while Yang Li remained standing in the same spot, and the air was still heavy.

Yang Li smiled at Qin Li, her gaze both calm and expectant, a kind of sisterly warmth.

Having been in the Date A Live world for so long, this world has had a significant impact on her, and she has inevitably influenced this world in return. Among these changes, there are two that she is delighted with.

On one hand, it's related to Mio, and on the other hand, it's because I have such a cute little sister like Kotori...

"Phew~ Onai-chan... My wish is..."

I hope you won't abandon me.

The entire audience was stunned. In the blink of an eye, their 'majestic' commander looked like she was about to cry, as if she had been scolded by her older sister. Her words left everyone completely baffled.

Yang Li's pupils twitched violently. She saw the black hair ribbon trembling slightly. For a moment, it seemed as if the black Kotori and the white Kotori had merged into one, and a trace of strength appeared in her timid gaze.