I already said this is not a life simulator!

[The Engineering Department is also okay. The most popular person there, Vivi, came in because of Mobius, so they will more or less give her some face and will not poach her directly... But as time goes by, the intention of the Engineering Department becomes more and more obvious.]

[Needless to say, the Operations Department, if they poach you, they will have the connections you bring with them, so they will send you some hints from time to time.]

[Finally, it’s the various tricks of the Fire Moth… Whether they want to recruit you, or simply want to disperse Mobius’ power, they have set their sights on you.]

[Unconsciously, you have become a popular commodity that many forces are fighting for...]

[At this time, Mebius realized that he, Blanca, and Mei were no different.]

She will be unhappy when others invite you, and will be happy when you reject their invitations.

[She will be happy because you chose to take care of her first over her health and busy work, and chose to give in to her and feed her actively; she will also be annoyed because the engineering department and Weiwei specially designed a "gift" for you]

[Will hesitate in front of Blanca to consider your situation; will feel happy when you make the same choice as her]

[Unconsciously, Mobius has become inseparable from you. Your every move is affecting her thoughts and mood.]

[This was the "trap" that she was most wary of, but she didn't expect that she had stepped into it a long time ago]

[She once thought about pushing you away, to keep you, the one who caused her to fall into the "trap", away from her... Therefore, she tried to push you away and let you agree to be recruited by others, so that she could at least have some space to calm down.]

[But if it really comes to this, she would expect you to reject her proposal. It would be best if you could point out her problem decisively and firmly, and then stay firmly...Haha, it's so funny. It's really funny that she has such an idea.]

[She wants to push you away, reject you, and get rid of you who is "getting in her way"]

[But she carefully pulled you and held you, not wanting you, a rare little guy who could still accept her after seeing her whole self and had similar ideas to her, to leave her side]

[That’s why she felt disappointed in herself]

[Disappointed that she didn't notice this sooner, disappointed that she still had the mood to laugh at Blanca and Mei]

[She...is actually no different from Blanca, Mei, and most women.]

【…】

[No, there is still some]

[The biggest difference between Mebius and others is that she doesn't have that much time to hesitate. It's not her style to get caught up in complicated and bitter thoughts. She prefers to take the initiative.]

[Since you have noticed your feelings, then take action; since you have realized this, then take the initiative.]

[Since you want him to stay by your side, then...]

【Just make him your own! 】

[Mebius likes snakes very much, and he also likes to compare himself to snakes. The prey targeted by the snake will be hunted by the snake at lightning speed, and finally... it will swallow it whole and slowly digest it in its body.]

[Mebius is also planning to do this now, to cut off all possibilities of you being invited by others, and to let others know one thing - you are hers, her "thing", her "prey"]

[As for the feelings in my heart? It doesn’t matter. I can deal with them slowly later. Just like a snake, I will keep them in my stomach and digest them slowly…]

[The "Snake" named Mebius has set her sights on her "prey"]

[But unfortunately, just as she was about to start "hunting", an extremely unfriendly message interrupted her and interrupted all her actions]

[The "Fourth Great Collapse"... broke out]

Chapter 6857: Preview ends, [Inspection/Hunting] begins ()

"I'm sorry, I don't quite understand..."

In the operations department, Alicia looked at the people who were talking to her on the screen, with a look of confusion and puzzlement on her face.

"Shouldn't we prioritize [suppressing the Herrscher] at this time?"

The [Fourth Herrscher] had clearly appeared, the Honkai beasts were clearly still wreaking havoc, and the violent wind mixed with rain was clearly still sweeping through the town.

Why...order her to leave at this time?

"Aliceia, please understand that no matter what, protecting people's lives is the top priority."

This is what the other end of the communication said.

"This time, the [Fourth Herrscher] is different from the previous ones. It is moving, wreaking havoc, and destroying on land. The environmental impact it has caused is far beyond our expectations, and the area it has affected is also far beyond our expectations. If the people in the area are not evacuated, the casualties it will cause will be unimaginable."

"Can……"

But do I really need to do this? ——Alicea couldn't help but think so.

You know, up to now, she is the strongest warrior among the "Fire Moths", and she has an outstanding record of "defeating two [Herskers]"... According to normal distribution, shouldn't she be sent to the front line to fight against the [Herskers]?

After all, she is the only one with "experience"... and can maximize the chances of winning. By solving the "Fourth Herrscher" early, can't she solve this "Great Collapse" early?

Even if we consider that the scope of the impact of this "Great Collapse" is too large, the subsequent cleanup of the Honkai beasts and the scope will be a headache, but... no matter how you look at it, the [Hersker] should be dealt with first, right?

"Captain of the second squad of the Fire Moths, Alicia, please obey my orders."

But Alicia's hesitation only earned them a cold response.

"........."

"Okay, Alysia, you can think about what the purpose of our "Fire Moth" is. "

Another person at the side smiled and tried to smooth things over... He was the current captain of the first team of the "Fire Moth".

"... [Protect humanity and fight against Honkai]?"

"Yes, [Protect humanity, fight against Houkai], protect humanity first, fight Houkai later... After all, no matter what, life is the most important and crucial thing."

The captain of the first team snapped his fingers and said with a smile.

"Protecting people, protecting friends and family, protecting humanity, this is why we fight."

"So no matter what, protecting the lives of others is our top priority."

"So... Alicia, go ahead and escort the people to a safe place, then come back to support us. After all, we are only responsible for the diversion mission, which is not difficult for us... Or do you not believe in our ability?"

At the end, he made a joke that was not too big.

"No, I naturally believe you, but..."

Alicia hesitated...she didn't know how to express herself.

It's not that she didn't believe in her comrades' abilities, but she recalled the records she had seen about the [First Herrscher Crusade]... The cold casualties and loss figures on them were still fresh in her memory.

The difficulties of the [Second Herrscher Crusade] were also engraved in her heart, and the tragic situation of the [Third Herrscher Crusade] was even more vivid in her mind...

It's not that she didn't believe in the abilities of her comrades, she just hoped that she could play a bigger role and do what she should do at this critical moment to save the soldiers from bleeding.

"Aliceia, believe us, we can do it."

"……I see."

Faced with the serious expressions of the other team captains and their determined eyes, Alicia finally nodded.

"I will complete the mission as soon as possible. When the time comes, I will lead the team back as quickly as possible... No matter what, please take care of yourselves."

"Hey, it's rare to see Alicia looking so serious..."

"Do you need me to reply again in a different tone?"

"Okay, stop your meaningless fighting and hurry up."

The person on the other end of the line spoke coldly, and then their tone softened, as if they had received some kind of security guarantee, which finally put their minds at ease.

"Since no one objects, let's hurry up... The influence of the [Fourth Herrscher] is too great. If we continue..."

"please wait a while."

Some abrupt sounds came from the door.

"I think this kind of task arrangement is somewhat problematic."

His calm voice, which for some reason carried a hint of danger, attracted everyone's attention. The team leaders present showed some surprise, and even Alicia was no exception... because the person who came was the one that their operations department had been dreaming of recruiting.

On the screen, the people on the other end of the line… their faces froze, and their bodies trembled for no apparent reason, as if they had been [marked] by something terrifying… one of them in particular, his face had turned completely pale.

"...Please tell me your suggestions, Xiwang."

After a while, the captain of the first team spoke... As a former member of the guard team for Xiwang and Mobius, he was well aware of Xiwang's combat and command capabilities, so he was willing to give him some respect.

"I hope I can also participate in the [Crusade]."

"……Why?"

"There are new weapons that require test data."

“…Is that all?”

"Do I need to tell you to help you?"

"........."

Xi Wang glanced at them strangely, but Xi Wang's action and tone... made the others stunned.

Because Xi Wang's glance over there... gave them a very obvious feeling of coldness and threat, as if they were being looked at by some extremely dangerous creature.

Even Xi Wang’s tone was not right. Compared with his usual calmness and occasional brisk intonation, Xi Wang’s tone at this moment seemed particularly “aggressive”... and they didn’t know if it was their illusion, but they always felt that the scarlet color on the outer outline of Xi Wang’s three-color pupils was too conspicuous?

"I just need to participate in the battle. I don't have any big opinions on other arrangements... Alicia, just go and help them. It doesn't matter."

"Are you sure, Xiwang? Although I believe in your ability, the situation of the Herrscher Subjugation War is different from the usual battles with Honkai Beasts, you know?"

Alicia reminded seriously.

"You don't need to say anything more, just go... and the rest of you."

Xiwang didn't seem to want to get too entangled with Alicia, or rather, Xiwang knew very well that the people on the other end of the communication were the ones who were truly qualified to give orders, so Xiwang also directed his spearhead at them.

"Don't think I don't know what you are thinking... Haha, you really value your feathers and lives... How disgusting."

"Xiwang, please be careful with your words."

"I've been very kind by not exposing your true intentions directly."

Xiwang's tone was so cold that it made people feel surprised... What was wrong with Xiwang today? Why was his words so targeted?

"And... you."

Xiwang looked at the pale-faced person on the screen.

"I remember your voice...it was you who was called by the doctor, right?"

"…Is there anything wrong, Xiwang?"

His hands and feet were cold, and breathing had somehow become difficult, but after adjusting several times, he still managed a smile with a pale face and extremely unstable breathing, and asked in a polite tone.

"…Nothing, I just sigh that you are so lucky."

Xi Wang looked at him and responded casually.

As for his frightened and weak appearance, Xi Wang didn't seem surprised at all.

Haha... As it should be. After all, he was the only one present who was [Marked] a second time... Never mind. After this time, he won't have to endure this kind of pain anymore.

After all… the rain will fall, the breeze will blow, the sea will flow, and then… he, they, will get the ending they deserve.

"That's all I ask for, and I've got the doctor's permission. In other words, everything I say here is equivalent to what the doctor said."

Xi Wang raised his hand slightly and gestured to them with the badge in his hand representing Dr. Mobius, which directly shut up everyone else.

"If you have any opinions, tell the doctor, understand?"

"...Xiwang, I still hope you can reconsider it."

"Ha... Alicia, what you just said sounded a bit like a joke."

Xi Wang said with a smile, after all...who made his name pronounced the same as "Hope"?

"But... please don't worry. I will tell you that you are not the only one who can defeat the Herrscher."

"So, any questions?"

Xi Wang's tone returned to calm, but although his words were inquiring, the aura he exuded was so extremely dangerous that it made the people present afraid to speak... or rather, they didn't know how to respond.

Strange, this is too strange. Although I know that Xiwang can sometimes become very strong, so strong that people dare not resist, but that should only be limited to issues of physical health. At other times, Xiwang's responses are very calm, and can even be said to be pleasant.

So why at this time...

"If there are no problems, let's get going. The new equipment has already left the engineering department and is being moved to the airport to participate in the [Herrser Suppression War]... Oh no, the team for the [Herrser Containment War] should move quickly."

"And Alicia, go and lead your team and contact the other teams that are also responsible for the escort mission. Hurry up and complete it... Why aren't you moving? The faster you move, the faster you can complete the mission, and the faster you can come to support us... If you are really worried about the problem, then move quickly!"

"And you guys, really... I have no intention of judging your choices, but you'd better know where your actions will lead to in the end... Humph!"

Before leaving, Xi Wang glared fiercely at the people on the other side of the screen, as if he had marked them in some way.