Absolute Zone Zero: I am a Succubus in Six Points Street

At this moment, Fairy suddenly appeared and interrupted the broadcast with a [Guess what you want to see]. Don't get me wrong, it was not a photo of her after she changed her appearance, but a piece of news.

By combining the keywords of [Resha Christie] and [Langhua], a news item about a contestant dropping out of the [Most Beautiful Metropolitan Miss] talent show was found online.

Lina was also very surprised by Fairy's reminder, but she was not surprised. After all, she also knew about this smart assistant in the process of getting along with Zhe.

"Anyway, this tip is incredibly timely. As for the news... I'll check, I should be able to find it on my phone. [Miss City Beauty] withdrew from the competition... Got it, it's news from 41 years ago.

On the night of the much-anticipated final, favorite to win, Leisa Christie, suddenly withdrew from the competition, handing over the [Wave Ring] to her...”

Looking at the news on her phone, Lina looked a little surprised.

"I see. The [Wave Ring] is a prototype crystal trophy awarded to the champion. The news report also included photos of the contestants who gave up the competition. If I compare them...

Yeah, that's confirmed. I didn't expect my housekeeping examiner was once a top contestant in a talent show. What a hidden talent.

Lina guessed that the ball floating up and down was referring to her mother-in-law losing the trophy she had been determined to win.

"If that's the case, then it's easy. Just bring the [Wave Ring] trophy to Granny."

"This is not going to be easy, Lina. This is the championship trophy from 41 years ago..."

Zhe couldn't help but ask, "Even if we find the trophy now, it's probably in a terrible state, right?" But Lina spoke again.

"The talent show is held every year and has continued to this day. I happened to participate last time..."

"Wait, Lina, you participated in the [Most Beautiful Girl in the City] pageant?"

"Yeah, that talent show has a lot of different categories, like singing, acting, painting, cooking... Wanna guess what category I'm in~"

After hearing what Lina said, Zhe thought about it for a while and first ruled out cooking. After all, if the former really chose this, he probably wouldn't win the championship.

But considering Lina's image as an all-round maid, could it be that...

"You've participated in everything except cooking, haven't you?"

"Why exclude cooking? I'm a little concerned, but never mind. You're right. I've participated in all of them.

Actually, the competition was in urgent need of makeup artists that year, so I went in as a temporary makeup artist. It was a busy and interesting service experience.

"So Lina didn't really participate, did she?"

Zhe felt a little disappointed. He originally wanted to wait and find the videotape of that game and watch it. As if sensing the unhappy mood, Lina spoke again.

"Ah, I just wanted to play a little joke on the store manager, please don't mind it~

Anyway, because of this incident, I have some connections with the organizers of the competition, so applying for a commemorative trophy is no problem."

Grandma Leisa also spoke again at this time.

"Lina, can you find my [Naniwa Dumpling] back?"

"Don't worry, granny, I will definitely help you find it, no matter what kind of [dumpling] it is."

Lina gently comforted her mother-in-law. Seeing that it was getting late, she decided to send her home first.

"Master Zhe, please take a rest. Thank you very much for your help~"

After Lina and Grandma Resa left, Zhe also talked about this matter with Ling.

Chapter 396: Erosion of Cognitive Sequelae

Two days later, Zhe happened to meet Lina at Guangying Plaza and said hello.

"Good morning, Lina."

"Good morning, Mr. Zhe, I rarely see you in the morning."

"Well, it seems so..."

Zhedon felt a little embarrassed, and it was hard to explain the specific reason, but Lina didn't care.

"By the way, I want to update you on the matter regarding Mother-in-law. The application process for the [Wave Ring] trophy has been submitted."

"So fast?"

Zhe was a little surprised. Logically speaking, shouldn't this process be very troublesome? The result was just as he expected. Lina immediately explained the situation.

"It's just a matter of submitting the application. It will probably take two or three days to go through all the procedures and get it. Then it's just a matter of finding the right time to give it to my mother-in-law."

"Can I come along then?"

"Oh, that's great! My mother-in-law will definitely be happy if someone attends the award ceremony.

Well, that's it for us. I have to go back to Victoria Housekeeping, and I wish you all the best today."

After saying goodbye to Lina, Zhe returned to the video store. However, as soon as he entered, he saw the same Grandma Leisa. She was standing next to the shelf, seemingly looking for something.

"Grandma Leisa, why are you in the store?"

"I'm here to look for dumplings! I'm looking for the silly-smiling dumplings, but they're not even on the back shelf... Ah, I remember you! You're Lina's... Uh... Can you help me find dumplings, Dusula~?"

"My name isn't Dusula. Uh, never mind... Let's call Lina first."

Zhe immediately took out his cell phone and sent a message to Lina. At the same time, he looked at his mother-in-law in front of him. The other party's symptoms did make him doubt that this was not a disguise because of the test.

Not long after, Lina rushed to the video store. After learning what had happened, she felt helpless.

"Grandma's started looking for the silly little girl again? Is this also part of the assessment... But it doesn't matter, the photos I took yesterday are still here.

Come on, Granny, are there any dumplings you're looking for in these photos? Granny, are you listening? Granny Leisa?

Lina took out the photo and asked, but Grandma Leisa's attention was completely elsewhere.

"Mother-in-law's attention is completely focused on the TV...Mr. Zhe, what's playing on the TV in the corner? It looks like a movie commercial."

"Yeah, it's the trailer for [Invasion: The Next Generation]."

Zhe answered Lina's words, but the mother-in-law beside him had some tremors in her pupils after hearing this, but the former did not notice and continued to speak.

"The movie is basically about a hole that appears in the city, and the remains inside..."

"Ahhh! It's the Hollow, the Hollow is coming! Dango is in danger!"

Grandma Leisa suddenly screamed in fear. Lina, who was standing by, was a little surprised, but she quickly reacted and started to comfort her.

"What's wrong, mother-in-law? That's a movie plot, not real...Ah! My Dusula!"

Grandma Leisa grabbed Dusula into her arms and rushed out of the video store without looking back. Lina was surprised for a while when she saw this, but then she calmed down.

"If this is also part of the assessment, then this is a bit over the top... Or is it that the mother-in-law is really irritated by the advertisement..."

Lina looked at Grandma Leisa who was leaving and did not rush to chase her, but stood there with some confusion. Seeing this, Zhe finally couldn't help but speak.

"I think my mother-in-law was really stimulated."

"Ok?"

"Lina, have you heard of a disease called [Alzheimer's disease]? Or let me put it another way, the sequelae of cognitive erosion caused by emptiness..."

After hearing what Zhe said, Lina fell silent. She certainly knew about this disease and also understood the conditions that patients would experience.

"I understand, Mr. Zhe, thank you for telling me. Anyway, let's follow him."

Because Dusula had a positioning chip, Lina was not worried about losing her, but after learning about her mother-in-law's situation, she became a little anxious.

The two chased out of the store and soon found Grandma Leisa on the street behind the video game store.

The latter's face was still filled with fear, and she kept muttering, 'Where should I escape to, where is safe...' But even so, she still held Dusula tightly in her arms.

The two came to her side and Lina began to comfort her. Seeing this, Grandma Leisa also looked happy, but she did not calm down.

She asks Lina and Zhe to help, saying that there might be other dumplings trapped and she can't save them all by herself.

At this time, Grandma Leisa has fallen into the sequelae of cognitive erosion.

"Lina, I think we should just follow my mother-in-law's wishes. Anyway, there will be no danger with us here."

"Ah."

Lina nodded. She also understood that this was the best way to deal with the situation at the moment. The two of them accompanied her mother-in-law all the way.

They took the subway to Guangying Square. During the journey, even though Granny Leisa was running out of breath, she still wanted to protect "Tuanzi" away from the "Void".

At the same time, she didn't forget to remind Lina and Zhe to run faster. Grandma Leisha ran towards the riverside trail with Bangbu in her arms...

Finally, when they arrived at the small park by the river, Grandma Leisa finally stopped.

"Huh...Huh...I can't run anymore...my legs are sore and my mouth is dry..."

"Have you calmed down a bit, Granny Lessa?"

Lina immediately stepped forward, but when Grandma Leisa saw the two of them, she looked surprised.

"Ah! It's you! You!... Who are you? I have no money, and nothing valuable... Why are you chasing me?... I don't know you!"

"Hmm? Granny Leisa, you really don't remember? I'm Lina, and this is Manager Zhe from the video store."

"Um... well... I don't know him... I don't know him at all!"

Hearing Lina's question, the mother-in-law shook her head firmly. It was not until the former mentioned Tuanzi again that the latter had an impression, but still could not remember who it was.

Anyone who has spent a long time in a void is likely to suffer from the sequelae of cognitive erosion in old age, and it has nothing to do with the strength of etheric sex.

Symptoms include rapid memory loss, cognitive disorder, and repetitive speech. In severe cases, memory can degenerate to levels from decades ago, with the patient forgetting everything that happened after that.

"Anyway, I'll take my mother-in-law home first. Mr. Zhe, you've worked hard, and thank you for reminding me before. Please go back and rest."

"Well, let me know if there's any news, Lina. Grandma Resa, goodbye..."

"Um...well...goodbye."

Although she couldn't remember clearly, Grandma Leisa still responded to Zhe politely. Lina spoke again at this time.

"I'm so sorry for causing so much trouble to your store these past two days. Please also convey my apologies to the other store manager, Ling~"

Chapter 397: Alone Time

"Lina's apology? Well...it doesn't matter to me. After all, I happen to be away every time my mother-in-law comes, so I am more worried about her situation than this."

After Zhe explained the situation to his sister, Ling didn't care, but was a little worried. At this time, Lina came.

"Oh, both of you are here."

"How is grandma-in-law doing?"

Zhe immediately asked with concern, while Lina was worried about the interview.

"My mother-in-law's home is near Guangying Plaza, so it won't take too long to send her back. But I'm a little worried about her condition."

Lina confirmed with the neighbors around her that her mother-in-law not only lived alone all year round, but also indeed suffered from [Cognitive Erosion Sequelae].

"That mother-in-law really has no choice... How could the Home Economics Association arrange such a service for her..."

Ling pondered for a moment, then seemed to have thought of something and spoke again.

"By the way, why didn't Dusula resist when Granny grabbed her? She's a combat Bomb. Breaking free from Granny would be easy for her, right?"

"Is it because it's on silent mode?"

Zhe remembered that Lina did do that at that time, but the latter shook her head immediately.

"Dusulla is also capable of autonomous movement even in silent mode. I asked it this question on the way here, and its answer was somewhat unexpected.

When my mother-in-law took it away, she kept saying, "I can do it, I can protect you." Because of this, it mistook my mother-in-law for me.

"Huh? Is that even possible... You two are completely different. Could it be that you both share the same gentle and kind heart... or is this a security code?"

Zhe asked thoughtfully, pinching his chin, and Lina did not hide it and explained directly.

"The Dusula you see now is actually designed based on a toy I picked up when I was a child.

At that time, I didn’t have many friends in the manor, and I could only tell my worries to the doll, and I named it [Dusula].

My father didn't like the doll very much, saying it was something used by a servant, and told me to throw it away immediately. But how could I throw away my only friend?

Lina's tone was heavy and a little sad when she said this.

"So I hid it in various places, trying to avoid my father's inspection. Under the bed, in the closet, under the quilt, and kept telling it... [I can do it, I can protect you.]

When I became an agent and decided to use Bomb to fight, I handed the doll to the custom manufacturer. Unexpectedly, when the other party checked it, they found a small recording toy in the doll's belly.

As I expected, it was already filled with the phrase "I can protect you." So, on a whim... I transferred the recording data along with the name "Dusula" to Bomb.

As she was telling the story, Lina couldn't help but fall into memories, and many emotions appeared on her delicate face.