NIKKE, after maxing out the favorability, all the Nikkis are not right

"But I just love junk food." Anis pouted.

"......"

"I'll consider adding more recipes to the park in the future."

"Also, Commander, please stay for a while."

"I have something I want to talk to you about."

"Okay, Lapi, you guys go out for a while." Green nodded and gave Lapi an order.

"receive."

Four members of the counterattack force walked out of the room and stood guard at the door, waiting for orders.

After they left, Cecil spoke again, "I've studied your blood over the past few days. Although I've conducted many experiments, they've all failed without exception."

"Failed?"

"Yes, I tried to combine blood with bullets, but the blood lost all its effectiveness when combined with metal."

"It seems unable to fuse with metal. The specific reason is unknown. After all, the specimen is extremely rare."

"Aside from metal, I've also tried Letcher's parts, but it still doesn't work."

"That means the disarming agent bullets can no longer be produced?" Green frowned and asked.

"That's not the case. We recovered the disarming agent bullet you used earlier. After scanning it, we discovered some of the substances it was made of. Can you guess what it is?"

"Human cells." Cecil revealed a shocking secret in a cold voice: "Of course, the cells are taken from my own body. Do you need me to tell you which part of my body I used the cells from?"

"No need."

"Speak the key."

"In short, the bullets produced in this way still fail to meet the standards of bullets. While they are energy-efficient, they lack the hardness of metal and can't even withstand the explosive force when fired, let alone penetrate the heretic's armor."

"Although I have considered using special materials to make bullets, such as reinforced plastics and new materials, it still cannot change the fact that the firepower is insufficient." Cecil said a bunch of unfamiliar terms.

"Keep it simple and just tell me what you want me to do," Green said.

"During the first invasion of Letcher, their power source was not semi-permanent like it is now. After being active for a period of time, they had to replenish their power source. And guess what the material of the power source was?" Cecil suddenly mentioned Letcher.

"Could it be..."

"Yes, humans and animals."

"When Letcher first appeared, they were solely focused on killing and destroying. However, soon after, their focus shifted to capturing humans. Apparently, they needed power to sustain their activities above ground for extended periods."

"However, after humans retreated underground, the Letcher's model also began to upgrade. They no longer needed to rely on catching and eating to replenish their power source. Instead, they upgraded to a semi-permanent form."

"But there are still some ancient Letchers in this world that have not been buried by time."

"Mother whale."

"As the ancient Letcher, which appeared as Letcher's transport ship during the First Ground Reconquest War, I need you to capture it and obtain its core. Its core contains all the materials we need: hard materials and human cells." Cecil said, "Without its core, we cannot mass-produce the disinfectant."

"I see." Green nodded. "When will the mother whale appear next time?"

"In about two months, a female whale will fly over the wilderness near the paradise. Serving as Letcher's transport ship, it will regularly deliver materials to an unknown location. The paradise has confirmed its route, and all you have to do is shoot it down."

"Are you confident?" Cecil asked.

"We even defeated the heretics, there's no reason why we would lose to the mother whale."

"Don't underestimate it. There are many strange things hidden in the whale's belly. There might even be a ferocious letcher that you have never seen. If you are careless, the mother whale might escape." Cecil reminded her, but his face became serious again. "Also, I want to talk to you about the antidote."

"Commander Green, you should know that the humans on the Ark survived because of Nikki."

"But if you administer the Nikki Release Agent and remove the Ark's control over them, what will become of this world? When those Nikki discover that humans are mere weak creatures that can be crushed at will, will humanity as a species still have a chance of survival?"

“I don’t know the answers to the questions, nor can I see where the future is headed.”

"I just want to remind you that the antidote can be the key to paradise, or it can be a curse that sends you to hell. How you use it depends entirely on your own thinking."

"Ah."

"I see."

Green nodded.

Seeing that he showed no particular emotion, Cecil couldn't help but smile. "Then, Commander Green, I'd like to ask you, after you've determined that you can produce the canceller, what do you plan to do? You know, the fate of the entire Ark's human race now depends on you."

"So, what are you going to do?"

"Is it to give those who fought bravely the status and rewards they deserve, and punish those evildoers who scheme against each other all day long and have a beastly heart?"

"Or will you lead mankind out of the Ark and build a new paradise on earth?"

Green smiled and said, "If that day ever comes, I won't do anything particularly shocking."

"Perhaps they will indeed reorganize the Ark as you said."

"But compared to these dirty things, I think I will care more about those I love and cherish those who love me."

"Lavi, Anis, Nian, Marian... and all the Nikkis who have sacrificed and dedicated themselves to me."

"I love them."

Chapter 114: First Love (3)

"uh-huh."

"Although I know you love and care for the Nikkis in the army, Commander Green, please don't say that to them in front of them." Cecil gently rubbed his hair with his fingers, but a humorous smile appeared on his icy face.

"Why?" Green was stunned.

"Because it's dangerous."

"Most of the Nikkis on the Ark actually live a very numb life. Although they have a nearly eternal lifespan compared to humans, it is this long lifespan that makes them extremely sad and negative. Especially those nameless mass-produced models, their lives as Nikkis are even more miserable than you can imagine." Cecil's eyelashes flickered slightly. Although she had left the Ark for a long time, from her tone, she seemed very familiar with that place.

"Do you know what those mass-produced Nikkis who can't pass military academy training will be assigned to?"

“Will it be scrapped?”

"Do not."

"Ark often sends them to the surface to work in mines, lumber mills, coal kilns, and other places, and promises to find them a leisurely job at Ark after their work is over."

"But even if these Nikkis work until they break down, the Ark won't send anyone to pick them up. They'll even scrap them after their bodies are damaged. Besides these things, there are many more secrets that cannot be shared with the public." Cecil sighed, "So, love, for Nikki, is a very heavy word."

"Don't tell Nikki you love me so easily."

"Because to them, love is a poison. It will make them crazy obsessed with you, like you, and even drive them crazy. They will regard you as the sunshine in their lives, as the sun that selflessly dedicates itself and burns itself."

“But if you’re ready, go for it.”

"Okay, thank you, Cecil." Green nodded and smiled at the cold, white-haired scientist in front of him. "It's nice to meet you. Without your help, perhaps the antidote issue wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

"uh-huh."

"You are Welcome."

"Actually, Paradise is also very happy to cooperate with you. Although our technology is slightly ahead of the Ark, we are still short of manpower." Cecil explained, "If you encounter Nikki or other humans who don't want to live on the Ark, tell them to come to Paradise. Of course, it's best to make some preparations before leaving. Dorothy doesn't like those who are arrogant and condescending."

"understood."

"Also, Cecil, can I ask you something about the Goddess Army?" Green asked her, but Cecil shook her head. "I'm not very clear about the history of the Goddess Army. It's a story from a hundred years ago. Even in the Ark, probably only a few people know about it."

"Perhaps you could just ask Dorothy?"

"She didn't seem to want to talk to me."

"Then you should be a little thick-skinned and harass her more often." Cecil said shockingly: "Don't be fooled by Dorothy's cold appearance. In fact, she is very afraid of loneliness. As long as you persist in pestering her, she will lose control of herself."

"So that's it, I understand."

Keep the information Cecil gave you in mind.

Green thanked him and left the research hall.

As soon as he went out, Green saw the counterattack troops standing at the door waiting.

"Commander, is the conversation over?" Rabi came towards him and asked with concern.

"It's over. Let's go to the park and get some fries." Green nodded.

"Great!"

"Give me some snacks to munch on!"

Anis and Marianne happily took off right where they were.

The five of them were strolling around the park together, and soon they saw Dorothy observing the growth of vegetables on a ridge of a field.

As one of the leaders of the park, Dorothy has a heavy workload every day. Even observing the growth of vegetables is on her schedule. However, it can be seen that she doesn't seem to like dealing with farmland very much.

"Ugh."

“Why is there always so much unfinished work?”

"Hasn't Cecil already installed automatic irrigation and harvesting equipment for the farmland? Why does he need me to observe the growth of these vegetables? Even if there is a shortage of manpower, this kind of work shouldn't be done by me, right?" Dorothy stood at the edge of the field, hesitating for a long time, looking at the green vegetable field under her feet, but her delicate face showed difficulty.

Miss Doro seems to dislike these vulgar jobs.

If you have to use your hands to fiddle with the leaves, it would be a bit ungraceful.

Green and his group just stared at her hesitant figure. Finally, Anis said with a blank look in her eyes, "Ah, it's the sinister pink-haired girl."

Nian looked curious: "Master, is the flower on Dorothy's head tied with her hair? Or is it just a decoration?"

Green shook his head: "I don't know."

"But it's not unusual for Nikki to load herself with anything, right?"

“That’s right!”

Rabbi hesitated for a moment and asked, "Excuse me, Commander, do you want to take a detour?"

Green shook his head.

Detour?

Why take a detour?

Since I have to build a good relationship with Dorothy anyway, I have to pester her more.

"Good afternoon, Dorothy."

"Ok?"

"It's Your Excellency."

Dorothy turned around and saw that Green was not alone, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her purple eyes.

She hates crowded places and people who gather together noisily.

But it's not so much a hateful word.

It's more like jealousy.

Looking at the lively counterattack troops, it was easy for Dorothy to recall the past.

"Dorothy, you look troubled. Is there anything I can help you with?" Green continued to ask as he saw Dorothy pursing her lips tightly.

"No, nothing happened. I was just going about my daily business."

"What is your daily job?"

"Pick all the vegetables from this field, scan and analyze them, and then deliver them to the cafeteria." Dorothy sighed inaudibly and said deliberately, "What a daunting task, what do you think?"

"It's really difficult. Go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore." Green smiled and made to leave.

Dorothy's face froze.

Seeing her reluctant expression, Green walked back with a smile: "Just a little joke, if you don't want to get your hands dirty, then I'll help you."

"As a commander, can you do farm work?"

“Not really.”

"But Ark still often sends us out to pick some vegetables, scan and analyze samples, and do that."

"Marian, Anis, Nian, Lavvy, come and help." Green called out to the counterattack troops: "As guests, we can't just eat and drink for free. Let's do some small chores for the host here."

"Eh? We have to help too?" Anis pointed at herself, looking embarrassed. "Oh my, we've already helped fight the heretics, why do we still have to do farm work? Hey, Miss, we can't help for nothing, right? How about giving us some fruits and vegetables?"