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Having finalized most of the deals, Xia Chen composed himself and asked the most crucial question.

"So, another question is, have you ever seen a human like me from another world?"

Ultimately, this is the real reason he came to the Ultimate World—to find his parents who disappeared five years ago in the Ultimate World.

Of course, if possible, we should also bring back Dr. Moen, Lillie's father.

First and foremost, we need to find out where they are right now.

Theonila had received Miling's message beforehand, so he was prepared for this question. After a moment's thought, he replied, "Before you, the last recorded visitor from another world to the metropolis was about thirty years ago, and they have been dead for many years."

Xia Chen's heart sank suddenly.

Thirty years ago... it couldn't possibly have been his parents or Moen, unless there was some kind of time warp or time jump.

But if that's the case, doesn't it mean they've already... passed away?

To die in a foreign land, where there is no one to rely on, is that... a decent ending?

Just as Xia Chen's chaotic thoughts were racing, Theonella said again, "By the way, we still have some video footage. Would you like to take a look?"

Xia Chen didn't know what she was thinking when she nodded; she was nervous, expectant, or perhaps reluctant.

In short, all the complicated emotions vanished instantly after realizing that the man in the video had absolutely no relation to his parents.

No... thankfully it's not.

But if not, then it means they lived in the ultimate world for five years without any external objects.

Is this really possible?

Xia Chen couldn't bear to think about it. Reason told him it was impossible, but emotionally, he was still hoping for that faint glimmer of hope.

Perhaps sensing Xia Chen's emotions, Theonila hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually... that's just information on visitors from other worlds who have come to Metropolis. There are very few people like that, because Metropolis is just a drop in the ocean compared to this world. The person you're looking for might be in some place I don't know about."

As if to confirm the leader's point of view, Mi Ling nodded and said, "That's right. I remember that during the 132nd survey outside the city conducted by the survey team two years ago, there was a record of observing humans."

Xia Chen was slightly taken aback. "...An investigation outside the city? What's that?"

Mi Ling smiled bitterly and said, "Because of the existence of Ultra Beasts, we are humiliatingly imprisoned in this city surrounded by skyscrapers, like caged birds. Our investigation outside the city... is our last stand, seeking a glimmer of hope to save the world through exploration. That's roughly it."

Why does it have such a strong Survey Corps vibe...?

Xia Chen mentally complained, but still focused her attention on the human observation records from the investigation outside the city that she had mentioned earlier.

"You just mentioned that there are records of human activity outside of Metropolis? Could you elaborate?"

Mi Ling thought for a moment and replied, "I can ask Amam for you. She was the one who led the investigation outside the city that time."

Xia Chen tried his best to calm his emotions and nodded, saying, "Okay, then I'll trouble you."

…………

The Ultimate City was very small, and soon a girl named Amam arrived there.

The girl looked to be no more than 1.5 meters tall. Her bright orange braids accentuated her delicate and beautiful, sickly pale face, making her look like a porcelain doll.

The girl's curious gaze swept over Xia Chen, then settled on Theonila and Mi Ling. "Chairman, Captain, you were looking for me?"

Mi Ling nodded and said, "I remember you had contact with visitors from another world two years ago when you were investigating outside the city? Could you describe the situation in detail?"

Amam seemed surprised that Mi Ling would ask about this. After thinking for a while, she slowly said, "There is such a thing, but it doesn't count as contact. It's just that we observed something. At that time, we were conducting an investigation in the Sea of ​​Nothingness. Those two humans... were probably parasitized by Nihilistic Id."

Two years ago... two humans... Nihilego Ido!

As Amamo continued her narration, Xia Chen's heart pounded faster and faster.

These key factors all match!

Xia Chen had a detailed discussion with Lusamine when dealing with the Ultra Beast invasion.

In the past five years, only three humans have entered the Ultimate Cave: his own parents and Moen.

Therefore, there is a high probability that these two people are your parents!

If it really is them, it's not impossible that they could survive for three years in that environment, and then live for another two years to this day!

Xia Chen suddenly thought of something and asked, "I want to ask, what happens to humans who are parasitized by Nihilego Id?"

Mi Ling replied, "The Nihilegos possess a special neurotoxin that they can transmit to humans or elves that they choose to parasitize via their tentacles."

"It's not quite accurate to call it parasitism; symbiosis is more appropriate, because once the host and Nihilego establish a connection, they become an inseparable symbiotic entity."

Xia Chen said thoughtfully, "So, if Niohuru Ito doesn't die, the people it parasitizes will definitely be safe?"

Mi Ling nodded and said, "That's right. Although the parasitized person will lose consciousness and become weak due to the neurotoxin, there is no danger to their life unless the host is abandoned."

Mi Ling's introduction made Xia Chen breathe a long sigh of relief.

This might be the only way for humans from that world to survive here, and they just happened to stumble upon it by chance.

No, before that, we need to confirm one thing: "they," is it really "they"?

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Xia Chen suddenly asked, "Excuse me, do you have any video or audio footage from that time?"

Amam shook her head. "No, I was in a hurry to return home, so I only glanced at it briefly. It was because I seemed to have seen humans that it left a deep impression on me."

Xia Chen sighed, "Okay, can I ask for the exact location? I can find it myself."

Amam looked at him strangely. “You’re going by yourself? There are tens of thousands of Nihilegos living over there. It’s too dangerous… Even our survey team doesn’t dare to go too deep.”

Xia Chen smiled slightly. He didn't mind Amamo's doubts. In a way, it was a form of concern. He reassured her, "Don't worry, I'm very strong."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "My partner is very strong."

Amam was even more confused. Her dark eyes darted around several times, but she couldn't find any companions beside Xia Chen.

The humans in this world never imagined they could fight alongside elves.

At this crucial moment, Cionila spoke up, "I remember the next investigation outside the city is in a few days, right?"

Mi Ling paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, Chairman, the 138th investigation outside the city will be in five days."

Cionila nodded and said, "Okay, you can all go together this time, take this guy with you."

Amam understood the chairman's meaning: he wanted the investigation team to take this visitor from another world to the Sea of ​​Nothingness to find someone.

She immediately refused, saying, "No, that's too risky. The Sea of ​​Nothingness is beyond our ability to conquer. We lost three team members there during that investigation!"

Xia Chen said softly, "It's alright, Miss Amam. You just need to take me to the place, and I can handle the rest myself."

Amam clearly wanted to say something more, but Xia Chen looked into her eyes and said seriously, "Really, I am very strong. I am stronger than all of you combined."

The man's tone was so firm and unquestionable, as if he were stating a truth like "the sun rises in the east and sets in the west."

Ammamo remained silent for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement and said, "I understand. I will take you there when the time comes."

Xia Chen smiled slightly, "In that case, I'll thank you in advance... Whether you believe it or not, I promise that I will do my best to protect you during this investigation outside the city."

Amam glanced at Xia Chen with narrowed eyes, thinking that this guy, aside from anything else, was really good at putting on airs.

Chapter 517 Giving You a Little Shock from an Otherworldly Boss

On his first day in the Ultimate World, Xia Chen learned that his parents were likely still alive. He also got his hands on the world map and information about the Paper Sword, and even received a Rotom upgrade as a bonus. Xia Chen thought this was a pretty good start.

After finishing their business, Theonella sent Mi Ling and Amam to take Xia Chen to explore the Ultimate Metropolis.

Xia Chen thought about it for a moment, then readily agreed and followed.

Although he had already learned the news, he still needed to stay in the metropolis for a few more days. Firstly, he needed to wait for the hardware upgrade of the Rotom mobile phone, and secondly, the Ultimate Survey Team's next investigation outside the city would also have to wait a few days.

They've already offered their help out of kindness; we can't expect them to cater to our schedules.

Furthermore, Xia Chen also promised Theonila that he would handle the "after-sales" work for the Ultimate Ball. He only provided a sample of the Ultimate Ball, as it would only work if it was mass-produced.

As for the parents... they've made it through five years already, so five more days probably won't make a difference.

That makes sense, but it's a bit of an overstatement...

Although the Ultimate Metropolis is not a large place, it has a large number of local residents. At this moment, the streets are very lively, with people coming and going in an endless stream in front of all kinds of shops.

Shops, restaurants, cinemas, and even arcades—as Xia Chen strolled around, he discovered that apart from the slightly more advanced hardware, the entertainment options here were no different from those on Earth, making it seem completely unlike anything from the Dark Ages.

But then again, who says that the city of humanity's hope must be filled with an atmosphere of bitterness, resentment, and striving for self-improvement?

Having imprisoned themselves in this cage for over a hundred years, I suppose many people have become resigned to this reality.

Xia Chen even overheard someone complaining about the Ultimate Investigation Team while he was eating.

"Speaking of which, the second survey outside the city this year is about to begin, isn't it? I really don't understand what's so interesting about conducting a survey."

"There has been no progress at all after all these years."

"So you're saying that all the money we taxpayers pay is being wasted on this pointless place? Why not just focus on protecting the metropolis?"

"It makes me angry just thinking about it. The people in the investigation team are paid well and have good benefits. I don't see any value in them. How do they justify the taxes we pay?"

"Ha, who knows, those guys who look so arrogant and call themselves elites might actually be harboring some self-sacrificing sentiments."

The middle-aged men were talking as if no one else was around, completely unaware that at a table not far away, a girl with orange double braids was about to explode.

"How could these guys say such a thing!"

Amam is a girl who can't hide her emotions. If Mi Ling hadn't noticed and pulled her back in time, a full-blown fight would have definitely broken out in this restaurant today.

"Calm down, control yourself! If you cause any more trouble, your entire bonus for this month will be deducted!"

Upon hearing this, Amam, who had been as boisterous as a rabbit just moments before, immediately became as docile as a cat. She glared resentfully at the men at the table who were talking loudly for a while before continuing to eat.

It seems that the issue of deducting her bonus is quite a threat to her.

…………

"Hey, do you have a grudge against this piece of meat?"

Xia Chen watched with amusement as Amam battled the synthetic meat with a knife and fork, and comforted her, "Try to look on the bright side. If this world didn't have idiots like this, you'd think you were living in paradise."

Xia Chen wasn't worried about his words being overheard by those people. He was speaking Earth language, and only the two girls in front of him who were carrying simultaneous interpretation devices could understand him.

Amam, who was venting her anger by inserting chunks of meat, chuckled and said, "You're really funny."

Xia Chen smiled slightly. If he told this kind of old internet joke to Cattleya, he would probably get a response like, "If you've heard of fossil pterosaurs from the Cretaceous period, don't show off like that."

The girls in this world are still so innocent...