Their commission was suspicious.

"After all, it's a portable, high-speed weighing scale, so a slight error is normal. Besides, 54.8 kilograms rounds up to 55 kilograms, so it's not a big problem," Chen Luo waved his hand.

"I told you, no rounding! It's infuriating..."

"By the way, Ellie, what are you doing in Mei's office?" Chen Luo asked casually.

"Oh, by the way, I'm here in Mei's office. Why did you put this weighing scale outside Mei's office?"

"Because Prometheus told me you were coming, I specially placed one."

“…Alright, I have something important to do today. I'll let you off this time, considering the hangover soup you gave me the other day.” Alicia covered her forehead.

Does Chen Luo like to do the same things as Prometheus?

When I last came to chat with Prometheus, he mentioned that he had just had his body fat level checked and that it was a bit higher than the last time I visited…

That's outrageous!

"I'm here to repair Prometheus. What are you here for, Ellie?" Chen Luo asked while checking whether the various devices on Prometheus 17 were functioning properly.

“I…” Alicia hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Several days have passed since May held her meeting regarding the Alicia issue.

The atmosphere of the Fire Moths did not become united again after the suspicion surrounding Alicia, one of the most mysterious and strongest Fire Moth warriors, was cleared.

Because of the Herrscher of Corruption's devastating blow to the last three large human settlements of this generation, the entire civilization now has only about 3 people left. Almost everyone's confidence has been shattered, and an atmosphere of distrust is spreading throughout the entire Moth Chaser.

Despair is the hardest hurdle to overcome when facing difficulties.

"Speaking of which, when I was maintaining Prometheus, I saw in their query logs that a new query was suddenly created on the day of our meeting. Guess who made that query?" Chen Luo stopped what he was doing and suddenly asked.

"Ah, this..."

Alicia did come here when May called everyone to a meeting. After all, being doubted by a good friend and ostracized by everyone would make anyone feel sad, right? So she came to chat with Prometheus.

Then... Alicia casually asked Prometheus to calculate the probability of something for her.

Yes, it really comes naturally.

"The emergence of an enemy more terrifying than the Herrscher, or the discovery of a more serious threat, would leave the survivors no time to fight and force them to unite... Is this the best way to reunite humanity? So, Alicia, who calls herself a charming villain, what are you planning to do?" Chen Luo asked Alicia, supporting Prometheus 17's shoulder.

"Seriously, why would May give you the highest access to Prometheus? And why are you looking at these records for no reason?" Alicia rolled her eyes at Chen Luo.

“After all, as a substitute for any plan personally decided by Mei, I naturally need to be familiar with and understand all of the plans of the Fire Moth,” Chen Luo said.

"Project Ark, I'm from beyond the heavens, so executing this plan makes perfect sense. Project Fire Seed, don't you think I'm well-suited to be in charge of the initial stages, since I know a little bit about everything? Project Stigmata, as someone from beyond the heavens, someone who doesn't belong to this world, if one day I need to turn everyone into orange juice and blend them together, the psychological burden should be less. Project Hengsha is the same... Who knows when I might acquire a little gadget that's even more suitable for using the Second Divine Key?" Chen Luo shrugged.

This is why Mei made Chen Luo a substitute.

There are two possibilities for becoming a substitute: either you are really bad, or you are really versatile.

"The reason I accidentally found this record is because I was repairing Prometheus, and then I just happened to see it."

“No, that’s not right,” Alicia suddenly said.

"Hmm? What's wrong? Uh, okay, I admit it, I specifically checked your activity logs because I was worried about your mental state, Ellie."

“What I mean is, no matter who carries out the Stigmata Project, the final choice should not be you. As someone who is not from this world, it is already great that you were able to accompany this world through the most difficult times. You should not have to bear any psychological burden that you don’t need to bear.” Alicia said, looking directly into Chen Luo’s eyes.

“…Okay, you have a point. Now I just hope that the person in charge of the Stigmata Project doesn’t run into trouble halfway through, and I can take over.” Chen Luo nodded.

“Although I didn’t come here for this reason, since we’ve run into each other, I feel I have to say it… Lolo, shouldn’t you be more honest? For example… I can be your therapist, and you can confide in me about what you’re worried about every day,” Alicia said.

"Honest? You have the nerve to call me honest?"

"Why are you embarrassed? I am the kind and charming Alicia."

“Yes, yes, yes, both of those points are correct… So, what brings you here to see Mei? Do you need me to call her back? She might not be back until tonight,” Chen Luo asked.

"No need. I'll have time tonight too." Alicia shook her head.

"Oh, then I'll go back to Möbius's lab first. It's just her and Klein in the lab now."

"Hey, wait a minute." Alicia suddenly called out to Chen Luo.

"what happened?"

"You just read my chat history with Prometheus, right?" Alicia asked.

"Yeah, I've read them all once."

"Then you can't leave."

"Oh dear, charming Miss Alicia, are you planning to kill me to silence me?"

“No, I meant… what do you think of my chat log with Prometheus? I mean the idea about uniting everyone,” Alicia asked.

“Very good. The only problem is whether an enemy even more troublesome than the Herrscher will unite humanity or hasten its demise. Unless this enemy is one of our own, wouldn’t you agree, charming villain Alicia?”

"Why don't you leave me any suspense at all? So what do you think about me playing this charming villain?" Alicia said.

"Sure, but you'll have to demonstrate enough power to terrify everyone."

"Oh? Aren't you going to try to comfort me? I'm so heartbroken."

"You're making it sound like my advice would work," Chen Luo rolled his eyes at Alicia.

“…Okay, it’s no use, my mind is made up. But it’s really sad that you didn’t try to persuade me at all.” Alicia wiped away the two drops of eye drops that had just fallen from her eyes.

"Although I know it's eye drops, but... okay, tell me, what do you want me to do?" Chen Luo looked at Alicia helplessly.

"You agreed? I haven't even said anything yet."

"I feel like I can't refuse, so I'll agree quickly, at least that will increase Miss Alicia's favorability towards me by a little bit," Chen Luo said directly.

“If I add just a little bit more, Luo Luo’s favorability towards me will be maxed out. So… I won’t be polite.” Alicia walked up to Chen Luo and put her hand on his shoulder.

"Yes, yes, no need to be polite, go ahead and whip me."

"Who wants to whip you? But... I heard some interesting news from Wilvi. Lolo, it seems like you could leave this world at any time, right?" Alicia winked at Chen Luo.

"That girl, Vilvie, actually sold me out to please you? No way, I'm going to find her and make her make a size 56 shoe so she can kick her own ass!" Chen Luo planned to use this as an excuse to run away.

In fact, Chen Luo didn't mind if Vervi talked about this with others.

“That sounds interesting… wait a minute, what I mean is, now that you know what I’m thinking, and you can leave anytime, how about… doing me a favor?” Alicia asked.

"What kind of help?"

"Become my accomplice...or rather, my partner."

After all, even a charming villain needs a partner he can truly trust.

Yes, a dance partner is fine too.

"Ok?"

"You might not believe it, but I, Alicia... am actually a Herrscher." Alicia blinked, her tone anything but joking.

"Oh."

"Why is the reaction so lukewarm? I'm not kidding."

"Oh?"

"I'm not kidding."

"I know you're not joking."

"Then why is your reaction so slow?"

"Hmm...did I tell you guys that I see your names floating above your heads, and if the friendship level is high enough, I can see each other's true identities?"

"Huh? You never said that! And if you have this ability, why didn't you use it when you were the Herrscher of a Thousand?"

“I already said, first of all, the friendship level needs to be high enough. You know I can count the number of people I know in the Firemoth faction on my fingers and toes. If the friendship level isn’t high enough, I can only see their names,” Chen Luo said.

"Well, it's really not very useful." Alicia couldn't help but nod.

If this is all there is to it, it is indeed of little use to the Fire Moth, because the Fire Moth cannot have an internal traitor; at most, they are from different factions.

The Herrschers of Honkai are determined to destroy humanity, and apart from the thousand Herrschers, it is impossible for other Herrschers to choose to remain in hiding.

If Chen Luo really has this ability, then unless he has a Death Note, it won't be very useful.

"So in your eyes, what is my name and identity now?" Alicia asked curiously.

“Alicia – The Flawless One. The Primordial Herald, the Herald of Man, the 2nd Fire Chaser, the beautiful and charming pink fairy.” Chen Luo said, glancing at the words above Alicia’s head.

Chen Luo didn't lie to Alicia, because Chen Luo really could see other people's names and identities.

This is the capability of a user-friendly plugin.

"...When did you find out?" Alicia asked somewhat dejectedly, not expecting that Chen Luo already knew about her identity, which she had been hiding for so long, and was just waiting for her to tell him herself.

Moreover, Alicia felt that she might know less than Chen Luo did.

Although Alicia is a Herrscher, she didn't have this self-awareness at the beginning.

Alicia only belatedly realized her identity as she gradually became aware of her unusual characteristics. After all, no one had given Alicia an identity token in the first place.

"Let me think... it was probably the time when I came back and Möbius brought me back from outside, and then I saw you in the logistics department when I was getting my dorm key?"

"Wasn't that when we first met?" Alicia suddenly realized what this meant after thinking about it carefully.

"correct."

"Didn't you say that this ability could only be used to check someone's identity when the friendship level is high enough?"

"But aren't you friendly to everyone?" Chen Luo looked at Alicia with some confusion, not understanding how such a sentence could come out of her mouth.

"Yes, that's right." Alicia covered her forehead, feeling that she should calm down now.

"Then why didn't you tell anyone else when you saw my Herrscher identity?" Alicia asked, somewhat puzzled.

If Chen Luo, like herself, only discovered Alicia's situation later but didn't expose it, Alicia could understand. But when you first enter a secret organization and see that the other party has a bright Herrscher title above their head, shouldn't your first thought be to report them immediately?

"What nonsense are you talking about? If I can see your title, why would I report you?"

What kind of logic is that?

"Because I can see your title, it means you're very friendly to me."

"I see... So why did you never tell me about this?" Alicia tilted her head.

"Who said that? I did say that, okay? I remember saying back then that if you, Alicia, are a Herrscher, then I'm still an alien. As it turns out, I really am an alien." Chen Luo shrugged.

"Well... okay, have you told anyone else about this?"

Alicia thought about it and realized that it seemed to be true.

"No." Chen Luo shook his head.

"Oh, that must have been tough. You've kept this secret to yourself for so long." Alicia patted Chen Luo on the shoulder.

"Of course!"

“So you’re practically my natural accomplice! Let’s pull off something big!” Alicia said.

What do you want to do?

"Of course, it's like that access record you saw. In the Moths of Flame, where trust no longer exists, we'll create a powerful enemy for them, an enemy that forces them to unite. Like me. The Herrscher of Origin + the most powerful warrior of the previous civilization—that should be enough, right?" Alicia put her hands on her hips.

However, no one knows what lies hidden beneath Alicia's smug expression.

"You want me to help you? What kind of help is there?"

“Because you see…aren’t the Herrscher, who is a traitor, and the extraterrestrial, who is also a traitor, a perfect match? Wouldn’t this make it easier for the remaining members of the Flame Chaser to unite?” Alicia said.

“That…that makes sense. So what’s the price?” Chen Luo countered.

"I'll cover the cost, but it might be a little unfair to you, Lolo. I'm a genuine Herrscher. I'm not worried about Kevin and the others; the only ones who need to be deceived and encouraged are the 3-plus members of the Flame Chaser."

“This means that after everything is over, people may indeed have the courage to fight against the final Herrscher of the End, but Lolo, it will be difficult for you to be trusted by anyone other than Mei and Kevin who know the inside story,” Alicia said.

Even without much confidence, Kevin and his team could still muster the energy to complete their tasks, but ordinary members of the Firemoth could not.

Although every existing member of the Firemoth is an elite selected from among thousands, even elites have feelings and can feel despair.

"Hmm...it sounds like if I help you, then leaving this place will probably be my only option," Chen Luo said, stroking his chin.

"Yes, that's right. So... please, please help me." Alicia clung to Chen Luo's arm and pleaded.

Chen Luo was already used to Alicia's hugs in the bar, but this was the first time in the previous civilization.

“…Okay.” Chen Luo didn’t hesitate for long before nodding.

"Lolo is the best."