Great, we're doomed now!

Her mother's words sounded illogical, yet they carried a strange persuasiveness, so Asuna was certain that something was wrong with her mother.

Kyoko is an elitist career woman who has never placed her hopes on some ethereal deity!

"Kuze is ultimately just a guardian of capitalism; how could he possibly fight for the interests of others?"

"..."

Kyoko ignored her daughter's silence and leaned forward, lowering her voice: "The angels have given us a revelation that the culprit who caused all this chaos has appeared, and is in a high position."

Asuna, guess who it is?

Asuna subconsciously thought of Ye Shou, then realized that her mother probably didn't know that much information... So it was the leadership of TPC?

The girl hesitated before asking, "Is it Director Sawai?"

Kyoko gently shook her head, a strange smile curving her lips: "It's not him, it's the pilot of [Bayeri]!"

“Bayeri?” Asuna was stunned. “Is it Gundam or…”

“That’s right.” Kyoko’s eyes were firm. “That silver Gundam! And the person piloting it… that’s the demon itself! Song.”

"what?"

"It is precisely because of its existence that the balance of the world has been broken, attracting so many monsters and disasters!"

Asuna's expression turned very strange.

She worked for the Kuse family and knew the true situation of Bayeri and his manipulators. Her mother's words were utterly absurd... But looking at Kyoko's extremely serious expression, she didn't know how to refute it. She only felt a chill slowly creep up her spine.

The air in the living room was still. Asuna Yuuki looked at her mother Kyoko's gentle yet unquestionable expression, her throat moved, and she didn't know how to speak.

Kyoko's parental authority had been deeply ingrained in her for many years. From childhood to adulthood, everything was arranged by her mother. That kind of subtle authority made it difficult for her to directly refute even if she felt something was wrong.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say, "Bayeli is a hero who protects the Earth," but the words were swallowed back by Kyoko's calm gaze, leaving her only with a heart full of helplessness—

Even if I said it, it probably wouldn't be taken seriously.

“Asuna, I know you’re worried about me, but you’re still young and don’t understand many things.” Kyoko reached out to pat her head, her tone still loving. “When you grow up, you’ll understand that God’s guidance is never wrong.”

"god……"

Asuna instinctively moved back, avoiding her mother's touch. Looking at the almost fanatical devotion on Kyoko's face, her anxiety grew heavier.

Just as she was at a loss, a clear image suddenly flashed through her mind—

It was an incredibly real "dream," so real that every detail was crystal clear. She should have forgotten it quickly, but for some reason, she just couldn't forget it, as if she had experienced it herself.

In her dream, she was no longer a pampered young lady who needed to rely on her family, but a business heir who was entrusted with a critical mission.

The company was in dire straits, on the verge of being acquired. It was she who stepped forward and argued her case at the negotiating table, finally managing to stabilize the situation. But just as she weathered the storm, she was targeted by Kuze Hakumio, a notorious "destroyer" in the world of capital.

The power of the Jiushi Group was like an overwhelming tide, suffocating her.

But she didn't give up. She clashed with Ye Shou time and time again, outwitting and outmaneuvering him in the business world. During those days, there were setbacks from being outmaneuvered, moments of relief from being caught in a desperate situation, and even some dramatic, romantic comedies.

Well, let's leave that aside for now.

In her dream, Ye Shou, though seemingly domineering and forceful, inadvertently taught her many things:

Authority is not unchallengeable; the key is whether you have the courage to take the first step.

It's generally believed that people shouldn't dream about things beyond their comprehension, but Ye Shou in the dream had his own thoughts, and his tone of voice and style of doing things were just like the real Ye Shou!

While resisting his "aggression," she secretly learned his decisiveness and resilience. Those scenes are so clear now, as if they happened just yesterday...

Hesitation solves nothing; just do it!

She took a deep breath, her eyes gradually hardening.

If I were the version of myself in my dream who dared to stand up to Kuze Hakami, what would I do now?

The answer is clear!

Asuna took a pair of black gloves from her bag and quickly put them on.

Her fingertips touched the sensor area on the inside of the glove, and a thin wire emerged from the opening, instantly connecting with the bracelet on her wrist. Several blue energy lines lit up along the edge of the glove, glowing with a futuristic blue light.

"Mother, I'm sorry."

She raised her head, her tone no longer hesitant, her eyes filled with a resolute look.

"what?"

Kyoko looked puzzled: "Asuna, what's wrong with you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Asuna had already stepped forward and gently placed her hands on either side of Kyoko's neck—

hum!

The gloves transmit fluctuations in a specific frequency band, gentle yet irresistible.

Kyoko's gaze gradually lost focus, her expression slowly relaxed, her eyes gently closed, and she leaned softly against the sofa, falling into a deep sleep.

After doing all this, Asuna suddenly took a step back, her heart pounding wildly, almost bursting out of her chest!

A mix of nervousness, excitement, and a hint of inexplicable fear caused her fingertips to tremble slightly...

These gloves are also components of the simple power suit. She switched to "powerless" mode and did not harm Kyoko—even so, it was undoubtedly an act of "insubordination"!

But looking at her sleeping mother, she suddenly felt that the unshakeable image in her heart had been completely shattered in that instant...

It was like breaking free from invisible shackles, and a sense of ease I had never felt before surged up!

She took a few deep breaths, quickly calmed herself down, and took out her phone to call Liuli.

"Lady Ruri... it's me, Asuna." Her voice was still trembling slightly. "My mother might be having some problems. She's come to believe in some strange doctrines... and she's said some outrageous things. It's hard to explain the specifics over the phone. Could you get the TPC involved in the investigation? Also, it would be best if we could get her a physical exam to see what's going on."

She paused, listened to Ruri's question, and subconsciously glanced at Kyoko.

"Yes, I have obtained her consent, and my mother is 'willing' to cooperate."

Liuli on the other end of the phone immediately agreed, telling her not to panic and that she would arrange for someone to go over right away.

Asuna hung up the phone, looked at her mother on the sofa, and secretly made up her mind.

Then she remembered something, took another glove and protective glasses from her handbag, and went out of the house to look for the maid who was praying with her mother.

Today, she is a henchman of the "Kuse Shogunate" and is determined to eradicate the family's Kirishitan stronghold!

-

"As expected~"

Liuli put down her phone, her fingertips lightly tapping the table, and Ye Shou's words of advice before he left involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

She nodded slightly, a resolute glint in her eyes, and immediately dialed TPC's dedicated communication channel to activate the prepared emergency response team.

After that, she quickly swiped her finger across the virtual panel, retrieving the Kuze couple's recent schedule—

Business meetings, charity galas, family gatherings, and holiday outings.

All trips proceeded as planned, with no unexpected incidents or contact with suspicious individuals, and no prolonged disappearance from public view.

After confirming that the two were safe and had not been infiltrated, Liuli breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although most people with the Holy Grail Mark are known to be fine, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

"Come in." She pressed the intercom, and a moment later the office door was pushed open, and several secretaries dressed as maids walked in one after another. They were upright and professional, quietly waiting for instructions.

"First group, compile a report on global news highlights from the past week and submit it to me in one hour;"

The second group investigated the group's internal network to prevent intrusion by abnormal signals;

The third group closely monitors public opinion, focusing on keywords related to 'religion' and 'miracles'... As for the fourth..."

Liuli laid out the instructions in a clear and organized manner, with each instruction precise and specific.

The secretaries nodded in agreement and were about to turn and leave when they suddenly stopped in their tracks, their faces showing surprise and bewilderment, their eyes all turning to the office's floor-to-ceiling windows.

"What's wrong?" Liuli frowned slightly, thinking there was something wrong with her, but when she followed their gaze to the window, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

In the sky, a huge yet soft white light appeared, vaguely outlining a human figure. Several pairs of translucent wings of light stretched out from its back, their edges flowing with a faint golden glow. In the sunlight, it appeared exceptionally holy and beautiful, like an angel descending from legend.

Liuli narrowed her eyes and quickly opened the news channel. Sure enough, this scene had already caused a huge uproar online, and a quick scroll revealed a high-definition live stream:

The wings of light fluttered gently, without making a sound, yet tiny specks of light scattered from the wings and drifted slowly toward the ground...

Pedestrians on the street stopped and looked up, some taking out their phones to take pictures, others putting their hands together in prayer, their faces full of awe and fervor.

"Hmph!" Liuli snapped out of her daze, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips, her eyes sharp as knives.

She had seen too many supernatural phenomena; this so-called "angel" was nothing more than a phantom formed from condensed energy.

To be honest, she herself is not against idol worship, and if the object of the glory is [Bayeri], then she has no objection.

Do others even deserve it?

Even my Lord Ye Shou isn't this high-profile!

When she turned her head and saw the secretaries' appearance, her brows furrowed even more:

These people are professionally trained and should not be in such a state of disarray, but now their eyes are glazed, their breathing is slightly rapid, and some are even subconsciously making prayer gestures, clearly indicating that they have been affected.

"Snap out of it!" Liuli's voice suddenly rose. "Execute the order immediately!"

The secretaries were startled awake by her voice, and they quickly came to their senses, their faces showing shame and panic.

Li glanced at them coldly and then issued a new order on the spot, having a batch of VR glasses delivered and made to put them on the secretaries one by one.

Its built-in AI has been programmed with new instructions that will automatically scan for these phantom images in the sky. If you stare at the "angels" for too long, it will send a blinding or glaring signal to your brain and forcibly interrupt them!

As for whether this would hurt the secretaries' eyes or be too strict—no one raised any objections.

Clearly, they are well aware that the preferential treatment they enjoy on a daily basis is not something that comes for free.

The maid and secretary team quickly lowered their heads and hurried out of the office, but Liuli knew that even if external equipment could interrupt the state of immersion, it would only be a temporary solution, and the effects of that white light were more profound than imagined...

In just half a day, the news of the "angel's arrival" spread like wildfire across the internet!

Social media platforms were flooded with related photos and videos, and topics such as "angels appearing" and "miracles descending" quickly rose to the top of the trending list, with views exceeding 100 million in an instant!

Some people claim that after seeing angels, their chronic illnesses were alleviated, the blind were able to see again, the lame could walk normally, the mute could speak, and the deaf could hear... Others say they experienced a spiritual purification.

In short, all sorts of bizarre rumors have emerged one after another.

Offline, more and more people gathered in areas where they could see the white light, holding flowers and candles, spontaneously forming groups of people to pray.

Churches are packed with people, and some have even started organizing "pilgrimages," chanting "May the angels protect us"—but it's completely baffling what they mean by going to shrines.