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A mere coincidence... that's highly unlikely.

Either they've taken action to destroy a nation.

Or... this is Fan Xiao's own ability.

According to his speculation, the latter is more likely.

Xin became even more determined about one thing—he could not plot against Fan Xiao from the outside; he had to bring him into the game before he could begin the next phase of the plan.

This matter isn't urgent; let him finish dealing with the Twilight Council first.

"To be honest... this pot isn't entirely black."

Xin suddenly thought of something else—Duran and other conservative members came to the G08 node because they believed Dr. Zhuang's nonsense.

Therefore, Dr. Zhuang does bear some responsibility for the deaths of these people.

The G08 node is special because it contains a large number of potential psionic beings—this information is a lie fabricated by Dr. Zhuang based on some experimental data.

The purpose...

Dr. Zhuang already knew about Fan Xiao's relationship with the Extinction Kingdom. After the battle at node G06, Dr. Zhuang guessed that the Extinction Kingdom would definitely not be unprepared and would have set up some protective measures to provide Fan Xiao with some protection.

After all, Fan Xiao is suspected to be an S-level psionic potential user, so it's impossible for him to be completely left to his own devices.

Under these circumstances, rushing to node G08 could very well lead to a landmine.

In that case, it's natural to let others test the waters and assess the risks.

And so... Dr. Zhuang selected the group of conservatives in the one-wing faction to become mine-stepping warriors.

After several S-class players lost contact, Dr. Zhuang successfully confirmed that his concerns were correct.

The destruction of the country was indeed a contingency plan.

At the same time, this probing also revealed the plan to destroy the country—the protective measures were based on the "Wheel of Fate".

Knowing this, Dr. Zhuang proceeded with his plan with peace of mind.

The Wheel of Fate is excellent at gathering intelligence, but it cannot be 100% accurate.

For example... those born from the "Jade Record" cannot have their true identities revealed.

In other words, the destroyed nation was unaware that a new isotope had been born within the G08 node—that is, him, Sin Sanger.

Xin is Dr. Zhuang.

Dr. Zhuang is Xin.

If only the latter is presented, then the matter concerning Xin will not involve any information about Dr. Zhuang, and everything will be attributed to Xin's own destiny.

This is the method to avoid the detection of the "Wheel of Fate".

However... even Dr. Zhuang himself was unsure whether this method could completely deceive the "Wheel of Fate" and remain completely hidden from any abnormality.

The collision between S-rank items belongs to the unknown realm.

Out of caution, Dr. Zhuang chose someone completely unrelated to Fan Xiao as the blueprint for creating the isotope.

The results...so far, are not bad.

Although the plan failed, Xin was still fortunate; he was not exposed and did not come into the sights of the destroyed nation.

As long as Xin—as long as he doesn't actively contact Fan Xiao or the people around Fan Xiao—he can have a longer term.

However... as the saying goes, "what makes Xiao He succeeds can also break him," he could not take the initiative to make contact, so he could only use some indirect means to achieve his goal.

The difficulty of operation has increased significantly.

"To use the copy to plan, we need to get in touch with Fan Xiao. At that point, we probably won't be able to hide it from the destruction of the country."

"In other words... I only have one chance to make a move, and it's very likely I'll lose my life."

"However... it was all worth it. The overreaction to the destruction of the country serves as evidence for my speculation. There is a high probability that an S-rank psionic potential user has indeed appeared, and the revolution of the evolution game is about to begin."

……

Partition 001.

Roman City.

Two days have passed, and the Holy Maiden, who has returned to the Heavenly Righteous Church, attended more than a dozen important social events with Sakura, clearing out most of the backlog of work.

During this time, the papal candidate supported by the saintess secretly contacted her and informed her of the destruction of Star Memory City.

"What...!? Star Memory City has been destroyed?"

The saintess's pupils constricted slightly, revealing a look of astonishment. "Are you sure? As far as I know, the waters behind Star Memory City run much deeper! It involves many hidden forces within the fusion divisions, and it's far more complex than it appears on the surface... When did this happen?"

cherry:"……"

The papal candidate was a solemn-looking young priest.

The priest, unsuspecting, replied, "It happened two days ago. The Radiant Society and an organization called Whale Fall joined forces to destroy Star Memory City. Mammon also seems to have been involved, disrupting the spacetime orbit around Sector 004."

"These messages came from Mammon and were confirmed to be true yesterday. They have already spread across all major fusion zones."

At this point, his expression became even more solemn: "Just as you said, Star Memory City is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Yet, such a deep and unfathomable force was wiped out in a single day... The G08 node may be about to undergo a major change."

"Is it that serious?" the saintess asked suspiciously.

“Star City is likely just the beginning; behind it lies a contest between two hidden forces.” The priest said in a low voice, “Whale Fall is coming on strong. If Whale Fall wins, the G08 node may be forced to undergo a reshuffle. This… is an opportunity.”

"The Church wouldn't want to get involved willingly, would it?" the saint frowned. "Opportunities and risks go hand in hand."

“It’s too early to talk about this now,” the priest shook his head and said, “There’s a high-level meeting at seven o’clock tonight specifically about this matter. I’m here to inform you of the meeting.”

"Meeting..."

The saintess wore a slightly worried expression and murmured, "I wonder if this incident is a blessing or a curse..."

cherry:"……"

Sakura couldn't stand it anymore.

You've become addicted to acting, haven't you?

Unfortunately, there were outsiders present, so she had to act along and maintain a solemn expression.

She appeared solemn, but her heart was filled with complex emotions... She never expected that a small player organization she had joined by following the crowd would, in just a few months, gain the power to stir up the entire node's situation.

Judging from the church's reaction, Whale Fall has undoubtedly become a major villainous organization hidden behind the G08 node.

Looking back, it all feels like a dream.

……

Roman City.

White shoulder patch headquarters.

Ao put down the latest intelligence data in his hand, looked up at his subordinates in the room, and said in a serious and low tone, "The world is about to change."

"A change of events?" the head of the intelligence department asked. "Lord Ao Cong, have you... discerned something?"

"There are some things that cannot be said at this stage; we need to wait for a victory or defeat."

Ao's tone suddenly turned serious: "You all remember this! From today onwards, do not get involved in any events related to Division 004!"

"Who wrote this unsigned investigation request, and who is the most conspicuous person to do it?"

"So eager to show off... Hmph, I'm relegated to cleaning toilets for a month!"

"..." Cold sweat broke out on the intelligence chief's forehead: "Lord Ao Cong, um... this is the application I submitted. I... I'll withdraw it right away, I'll withdraw it right away!"

"Is your brain filled with shit?" Ao Cong was getting angry. "How have I been educating you all?"

"But……"

The head of the intelligence department reminded him, "Lord Ao Cong, you are also aware of the situation in Division 004. With the destruction of Star Memory City, it is almost a certainty that the Radiant Society will unify the division."

"In other words... partition 004 is about to become a merged partition! Such a significant event, shouldn't we keep a close eye on it? Only by watching closely and thoroughly can we make the right decisions to avoid trouble."

"Moreover, the integration of zones and dimensions will inevitably lead to the appearance of many dungeon items. If we White Shoulder Badge members can get involved, we will undoubtedly reap huge benefits..."

"This situation is different, no need to say more."

Ao waved his hand impatiently, interrupting his subordinate: "Besides, it will take some time to repair the tracks outside of Zone 004. You probably won't be able to catch up with those dungeon items, so forget about it. Get out of here. If you keep whining, you'll be cleaning toilets for six months!"

"..."

The intelligence chief dared not speak again and obeyed orders to leave.

Seeing this, Svetlana stepped forward and said, "Boss, Duke Kane's secretary contacted us today, asking us to investigate the current situation of Division 004. Her words were very impolite, which can be considered an indirect form of coercion."

Duke Kane was a leading figure among the aristocratic faction.

Without Kane's authorization, the secretary certainly wouldn't have made a pressure call to White Epaulettes on his own.

“It seems the aristocracy is very concerned about this matter,” O’Cong said with a frown. “I suspected Kane was involved before, but I didn’t expect… he’s not even pretending anymore.”

Svina seemed not to hear Ao Cong's murmur, and without asking any questions, continued to report: "BOSS, I have already declined, in a very tactful way."

“I started by playing the victim, describing how heavy our workload had been recently, and how we had been busy investigating a theft case where ‘the truth is above all else’.”

"Then, I gave a very vague hint—the props were probably stolen by the royal family, and the royal family is up to something at this critical juncture, probably plotting something behind the scenes."

"Finally, I want to make it clear that we don't want to be used as pawns. The situation is currently chaotic, and until the positions of all parties are completely clear, we will only be responsible for our primary duty of maintaining order in Division 001."

"Not bad, not bad. Not only did you use the royal family to draw attention, but you also fabricated a seemingly plausible conspiracy. At the same time, you showed a sense of insecurity by stacking up your armor in advance, leaving no room for maneuver... Little Na, you have truly mastered my skills."

"Let them make a scene," Ao said with relief. "For the time being, we have to play dead, understand?"

Since Sivina was a relative of his, he was much more friendly and relaxed when speaking to her.

“Boss, don’t you trust me to do things?” Sivina grinned and said, “If the nobles press us too hard, we have another trick up our sleeve – we’ll just go home and hide, and tell everyone we’ve gone to a dungeon as a group. The next dungeon run will take at least a week or two.”

"Xiao Na, you've made a big mistake, a huge mistake!"

Ao earnestly advised, "Why don't you choose a dungeon that's farther away? Otherwise, the round trip will take three or four days."

"As for clearing the dungeon, you forgot to consider the difference in time flow. I think... it will conservatively take about three weeks."

"And after you finish the game, don't you need to adjust to the psychological trauma you suffered in the dungeon? That should take at least ten days, right?"

"After a while, staying at home for more than a month, is that too much to ask?"

"Yes, that's not excessive at all, it's perfectly reasonable." Sivina said admiringly, "The BOSS is indeed the BOSS! It seems... I still have a long way to go."

……

Partition 001.

Xilun Royal City.

After reviewing the information displayed on the virtual projection, Queen Charlotte's usually cold face showed a hint of surprise: "Someone is actually starting to stir up trouble... Whale Fall..."

They could easily destroy Star Memory City, and they likely have the strength to rival the council.

This...could be an opportunity?

Soon, the Queen summoned her two daughters—Melissa and Norrie.

Yes, Norrie has been summoned back to the capital from Roman City.

Melissa asked the two of them, "Has the new owner of Rice Manor returned?"

"Not yet, Alpha hasn't called me," Nori whispered. "Um... Alpha is the head maid at the Rice Manor, and she's a very, very good friend of mine..."

Nori was a little afraid of her petite mother.

No… to be precise, it’s not fear! Rather… as the noble Evil King’s True Eye, as the supreme queen who reigns over the Night Empire, she naturally has no shortage of perfect personal virtues.

Yes, she was a very filial daughter!

Because of her filial piety, she was willing to give her mother some face, restraining her domineering nature and showing vulnerability in front of her to satisfy her mother's vanity.

"It's not that I'm afraid!"

Nori comforted herself with a thought.

"Making friends with a maid..." Charlotte frowned slightly. "You've been away for a while, and you've even lost your basic manners? It seems... you've forgotten your place."

"Well……"

Nori dared not refute.

Charlotte stared at her youngest daughter for a few seconds, then temporarily gave up on pursuing the matter, and advised, "I've noticed you've been staying in the palace with nothing to do lately, so... you should go to Roman City instead."