They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

Qianjie was about to forcefully break down the door, but Kevin held him down by the shoulder.

At this critical moment, we must not let Qianjie cause chaos.

"Little Yixin, can you open the door?" Alicia asked softly.

"OK."

Xiao Yixin nodded, lightly wiped his nose, and said handsomely:

"Although I don't know if the person you're looking for is inside, Sister Ellie, leave the rest to me!"

After saying that, Yixin quickly stepped forward and held the huge key with red gemstones hanging on his chest with both hands.

After raising the key, she closed her eyes slightly.

He shouted loudly, "In the name of righteousness, open the door!"

Next second

The huge keyhole device inside the brick wall suddenly lit up, and the metal door below slowly opened, revealing a misty world inside.

"Sister Ellie, this is all I can do to help you."

Looking at the open door, Yixin said to Alicia.

"Thank you, Xiaohong. You've done so much for your sister. When I come out, I'll make you a Basque cheesecake."

Alicia gently rubbed Hong's head and smiled sweetly.

"Bass...what?"

Xiao Hong looked bewildered.

"It's a really delicious cake, you can look forward to it a little," Alicia said with a smile.

"I see. I'll look forward to it. Sister Aili, you should come back soon too." Yixin nodded.

"Don't worry, we'll be there after we pick up our companions."

After waving goodbye, the group entered the misty area of ​​the forbidden zone.

But oddly enough.

The moment everyone stepped into the mist, it vanished completely, replaced by a modern-looking metal passageway.

Those familiar with the Ark know that this is the interior of the Ark.

"Vita didn't come? Or..."

Ling Yu, who had expected to have a conversation with Xiao Wei, was immediately disappointed.

He then looked at the heroes behind him and instantly understood what was going on.

"Were you frightened?"

Ling Yu chuckled softly.

Once inside the Ark, Velvi felt like she was back home and quickly walked towards the hibernation pod.

then

Behind a door, the group found the dust-covered hibernation pod.

Fortunately, the hibernation pod was still operational.

Gently wiping away the dust from the glass revealed the sleeping girl inside.

Everyone was stunned when they saw the girl.

Simply because Greta has truly grown up.

Although there are still traces of memories, compared to childhood, the naivety and immaturity have faded.

"Gratio..."

Aponia gently placed her hand on the glass of the hibernation pod, looking at the grown-up Gretchen, and softly murmured her name.

However, her brows furrowed slightly very quickly.

“Gresh seems to be trapped in her own world, unable to wake up,” Sue said, revealing Aponia’s predicament.

Chapter 226 Awakening

"Huh? Will he wake up?"

Upon hearing Su's words, Pado subconsciously responded.

But the next second, she was met with Mebius's dangerous gaze.

Mebius glared at her, his charming voice now carrying a hint of coldness.

"Little Padma, if you don't speak now, no one will think you're mute. Or do you want to be mute?"

"Alas!"

Sensing the chill in Mebius's words, Pado was so frightened that the hairs on her body stood on end.

In a flash, he hid behind Ling Yu, using Ling Yu as a shield.

Feeling the tremor behind him, Ling Yu gently stroked the cat's head.

While comforting the frightened kitten, she said to Mebius, "Don't scare her. Pado didn't mean it."

Seeing Ling Yu speak, Mebius gave a soft snort to Pado and then looked away.

Immediately, a pair of snake-like eyes fell on the hibernation pod, and deep within their gaze lay worry.

Does that mean it cannot be forcibly woken up from the outside?

After the farce ended, Alicia looked at Su and asked.

"According to the system's description, Gretchen's spirit has entered a deep dormancy within her body. If it is forcibly awakened, the result will be mental collapse."

At this moment, Velvi, who had returned from the control panel, told everyone about her discovery.

"So what should we do now?" Sakura asked.

As soon as she finished speaking, she subconsciously looked at Mei.

After all, in the previous civilization, Mei was undoubtedly the leader and decision-maker of the Moths of Fire.

Sensing Sakura's questioning, Dr. Mei chuckled and said:

“Under other circumstances, we might really be helpless, but…”

Dr. Mei changed the subject and continued, "Don't forget, there are two psychic-sensory fusion warriors here now."

“It is not difficult to bring back a spirit that is deep in the body.”

After saying that, Mei looked at the two of them: "Su, Aponia, I'm entrusting the task of awakening Gretchen to you."

Su nodded, her calm and gentle voice ringing out: "I will guide her to the right path."

Aponia clasped her hands together and replied softly, "I will do everything in my power to open the door for her to return to reality."

"Then let's get started!"

Mebius urged.

These two are great in every way, except they speak very slowly.

This can be incredibly frustrating for snakes that crave efficiency.

Upon hearing this, Su stopped talking and reached out her hand towards the hibernation pod.

The next second, her closed eyes opened again, revealing a pair of pink pupils that looked like Honkai energy crystals.

Aponia also mobilized her mental energy, immersing herself in the depths of Gretchen's consciousness.

"..."

at the same time

Bored, Ling Yu began to tour the Ark.

A game is just a game. No matter how much you explore or how perfect the modeling is, it can never compare to reality.

Now that he finally has the chance, he naturally wants to look and touch as much as possible.

"Brother Ling Yu."

Just as Ling Yu was engrossed in watching, a charming cat-eared girl appeared from behind him.

Upon recognizing it as Pado, he habitually patted her head.

"what happened?"

Upon hearing this, Pado twitched her tail and ears, pulling away from the comfort of Ling Yu's stroking.

"Hehe, I just wanted to give you a gift, Brother Lingyu."

As she spoke, Pado rummaged through her small handbag at her waist under Ling Yu's questioning gaze.

Finally, they found a brown key with a pink cat paw keychain attached.

Pado handed the key to Ling Yu and said, "Don't let its plain appearance fool you, this is the key to unlock a treasure chest."

"One side awakens from a dream?"

Looking at the key, Ling Yu subconsciously said its name.

"Huh? Does Brother Ling Yu know?" Cat asked in surprise.

“Aili told me,” Ling Yu said.

He certainly couldn't tell Paddo: I've done your story.

So let's just let Alicia take the blame for a bit.

"Oh, it's Sister Aili. It's alright then."

The cat looked enlightened, then a smile returned to its face:

"Brother, you helped me get out of Paradise and found Gretchen. I am really grateful to you. After thinking it over, this key is the only thing I have that is truly valuable."

"I've kept this key for a long time; it's the one from outside that I was given to me."

"This is probably the most important thing I own, so I'm giving it to you today, brother."

Looking at the keys that were handed to him.

Ling Yu knew very well that Pado was not lying.

This is truly the most important thing to the other person.

perhaps……

Suddenly remembering something, Ling Yu took the key and looked at the other person, asking, "Do you remember where you buried the thing?"

"On Dusk Street."

After saying that, Pado slapped her forehead: "Oh dear, I forgot that Twilight Street no longer exists."

"We're not entirely sure of the exact location either. After all, you know, when the Herrscher of the End destroyed our civilization, everything on the surface turned to dust."

"So I think we probably won't find any treasure or anything like that, so I'll just keep this key as a souvenir."

Although Pado didn't show it outwardly when she said this, Ling Yu could still sense her loneliness.

Seeing the cat's forced smile, Ling Yu rubbed her head.

He said something that Pado never expected.

"Really? I don't think so."

……

In Marvin's dream

Greta got up, washed up, and ate breakfast as usual.

Just as she was about to resume her old life on Mount Taixu as usual.

A change occurred.

"Mom Aponia?!"