This is not the date I wanted.

This is the first time I've heard of the name "box". As far as I know, DEM has never developed this type of display device. If they have, it should have been developed recently."

"Thank you, that's enough."

Mengyue waved her hand to indicate that it was okay.

Sure enough, the revealing device was a tool developed specifically to restrain one's hacking ability. After hearing Ling Yin's answer, Meng Yue further confirmed her guess.

Meng Yue, who had hacked into the DEM database before, had no memory of ever seeing the design of the box or the development plan. It was obvious that the people of DEM realized how serious the harm Meng Yue had done to DEM during the last incident with Miku, and that’s why they developed this tool to specifically restrain their hacking abilities.

As for who this genius was who could develop such a disgusting display device in just one month? The first person Meng Yue thought of was Westcott, a gray-haired man with a strange personality whom she met not long ago.

“But why wait until now to come up with something like that?”

Meng Yue showed a bit of confusion on her face. Meng Yue believed that she had been an irreconcilable enemy to DEM since she invaded the company a year ago. When she was destroying the DEM company's signboards all over the world, DEM company was completely indifferent - no, it should be said that they were completely helpless.

If Mengyue herself were Westcott, she would definitely develop it as soon as possible. Why would she delay it until now?

[Maybe... that's because of me. ]

Suddenly, Ormori Kunai, a black-haired girl wearing a black nun's uniform with an inverted cross, appeared on Mengyue's computer screen and said with a look of self-blame on her face.

"Juna?"

Meng Yue looked at Junai with a puzzled expression on her face.

【that……】

His mouth opened slightly, but no sound came out, as if he was about to speak out of fear. However, he finally gritted his teeth, lowered his head and spoke tremblingly.

[Actually... before, when Meng Yue and the others sneaked into the computer world to save Shidao, in one of my reincarnations, I accidentally detected the movement fluctuations of the angel Ratziel (Sage of the Dawn). At that time... I was obsessed with getting that person's approval... So, I recorded these, disguised them as ordinary files, and sent them to the DEM headquarters. ]

To be honest, even Junai himself didn't care about that matter at first. Those were just some insignificant pieces of information, probably similar to the documentary-like information of the mechanical operation process recorded with a camera. Junai could never have imagined that Westcott almost killed Mengyue with just these.

"I see. That was the time."

Meng Yue nodded in understanding. The virus network that destroyed the internal instructions was only constructed before the last reincarnation. Before that, although Junai could not escape the computer world because of Ju Ya's self-isolation, it was not impossible to achieve a certain degree of intelligence communication.

[I'm really sorry! I'm willing to accept any punishment. ]

On the computer screen, Junai knelt down in front of Mengyue and apologized.

"Are you willing to accept any punishment?"

Meng Yue confirmed with Junai.

[Well, anything is fine! ]

Junai nodded without hesitation.

"Really? Then I'll be welcome."

As she spoke, Meng Yue stretched out her finger and lightly flicked the forehead of Junai on the screen.

[…Huh? ]

Of course, Junai on the screen would not feel any pain from Mengyue's finger snap. It was only after a while that she reacted stupidly.

"Is this... the end?"

"How could it end like this? Too sweet! Too naive! My Juna."

A malicious smile appeared on Mengyue's face.

"This is just simple accounting. I'm too busy right now. Next time I return to the virtual world, I'll hit you on the forehead 100 times. Ju Ya, remember to write it down for me first."

Then, another window automatically popped up on the computer screen, and the white-haired girl in the picture nodded with a smile on her face.

【Hi! I remember Mengyue. 】

[Eh? —Hey hey hey hey! ]

Hearing the conversation between the two that seemed to have been discussed in advance, Junai couldn't help but protect his forehead with both hands and let out a panicked cry.

"Is this all right? Meng Yue."

Lingyin asked.

"Well, this is just right."

Meng Yue nodded. To be honest, she was not angry about this matter. After all, Junai and she were still in a hostile relationship at that time, so it was not strange for her to do something more excessive. However, if she forgave her directly, she might always be upset about this matter.

"But it seems... there's something else you're concerned about."

Looking at Mengyue who looked thoughtful, Lingyin couldn't help but ask.

"Well... that's right."

Mengyue smiled bitterly and nodded.

In fact, the hacker's means of invasion were sealed. For Meng Yue, she did not feel too troubled or surprised, just like the corresponding anti-virus vaccine will be produced soon after the computer virus spreads. Even without Junai's actions, Westcott would eventually rely on other means to create a manifestation device to seal his hacker ability.

Moreover, when he came up with the idea of ​​hacking into the manifestation device, he was just trying to avoid fighting with the magician. The reason why he fell into danger this time was because he was caught off guard.

“What really concerns me is how the vaccine box is made.”

Exhaling slowly, Meng Yue's face showed a trace of solemnity.

"The fundamental principle of the box's function is probably to utilize the power of the spirits imprisoned in the DEM company - the spirits they call 'Material A'."

At that time, the reason why the Dawn Sage could not successfully hack into those small magicians and Allen's CR-Unit was not because the box destroyed the hacking program built by the Dawn Sage, but more directly, the operation of the Dawn Sage was directly interfered with by the same type of power. And only the elves can do this.

Hearing Mengyue's speculation, Lingyin frowned slightly.

"You mean... the elves are helping DEM?"

"Sa, if you want to use the angels and spiritual power of the spirit, you don't necessarily need the consent of the spirit itself."

Thinking back to the spiritual power that was released from the box at that time, although there was only a little bit of it, it was somewhat similar to the spiritual power fluctuations that were emitted when Tohka reversed.

I'm afraid that the elf's current situation cannot be said to be good.

Thinking of this, Meng Yue couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Ah... Origami's sudden move to DEM and the Nanashi incident. These are really turbulent times."

"Well, Mengyue, you've worked hard." Lingyin consoled her softly, and asked with some concern, "But why are you telling me this alone?"

"Well... there's no particular reason. It's just that since you're here, I'll discuss this with you. I'll trouble you to tell Kotori and the others about this information later. Well - I should also go check on Nanashi's situation."

Meng Yue shrugged and replied.

Although Meng Yue was very concerned about the imprisoned elves in DEM and the origami issue, the first thing to be solved was the Seven Sins.

She stretched herself vigorously, and suddenly there was a "pop" sound. The shirt Mengyue was wearing opened a huge crack as she moved.

"Ah...it seems I can't wear this dress anymore."

Mengyue tugged at her clothes in distress. After changing from a child back into an adult, Mengyue's outfit also changed back to the one she wore a few days ago (although she didn't understand the principle). In the battle with Alan just now, it had become covered in blood and was in tatters.

I don't know if it can be used after I take it home, wash it and mend it.

"Well... there are spare hospital gowns in the second drawer of the cabinet. I'll have someone bring them over later. Can you make do with them until then?"

"Alright, please."

Listening to Lingyin's suggestion, Mengyue felt there was nothing wrong with it and nodded.

15 The Girl with Low Self-esteem (Part )

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Under the ground of Tengu City, Ratatoskr's underground facilities.

Opposite to the airships deployed over Tiangong City, this is the secret base set up by Ratatoskr in Tiangong City. There are several similar facilities in other areas of Tiangong City, mainly prepared to deal with various emergencies.

After Nanashi was rescued by Shido, Kotori quickly transferred the unconscious Nanashi to this facility. Otherwise, if a spirit with complete spirit power and clear hostility was left in Fraxinus, there might be a risk of crashing if one was not careful.

Shortly after finishing the physical examination at Reine's place, Mengyue received a text message from Shidao - Nanashi had just regained consciousness.

After being teleported to the ground, Meng Yue first went to the designated convenience store and followed the Ratatoskr staff disguised as cashiers to sneak underground.

Entering the underground facility and following the instructions on the map at the entrance, Mengyue soon walked into a room that was very similar to the bridge of Fraxinus.

There, Mengyue saw Shidou and Kotori.

"Mengyue, is the examination over? Are you okay?"

After noticing Mengyue's arrival, Shidou greeted her and asked Mengyue with concern.

"Well, Lingyin said there was no problem. Rather, what happened on your side?"

Seeing Kotori and Shidou's faces covered with red marks as if they had been scratched by a vicious wild cat, Mengyue couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"Haha, actually..."

Touching his red-scarred cheek awkwardly, Shidou smiled bitterly and explained what had happened to Mengyue.

When Shidou arrived at the underground facility, he saw Kotori's face covered with scratches.

Afterwards, after Kotori repeatedly told him to be careful, Shidou walked into Nana Sin's room.

When she saw Shidao, Nanashi was like a frightened rabbit. Before Shidao could finish greeting her, she rushed towards him with all the furniture and stuffed dolls. After a long struggle, Nanashi, who was out of ammunition and food, retreated into the sheets, only revealing her two eyes to secretly peek at Shidao.

Although he was still very wary of Shidou, he was finally able to talk to him.

Through the conversation, Shidou learned that the reason why Nana Sin attacked them was because her appearance was seen. Just as Mengyue guessed at the time, the girl had a rather exaggerated inferiority complex about her appearance. At the beginning of the conversation, Shidou began to belittle himself before he expressed his opinion.

For a long time, Nanashi, who wanted to communicate with others using his true appearance, was ignored without exception.

It is precisely because of this that Nanashi has his current distorted personality and an extremely lacking self-confidence.

Although Shidao kept trying to express goodwill, Nana Sin still misinterpreted it as a trick to make her let down her guard. After a round of self-deprecation and denial, Nana Sin fell into rampage mode and successfully made Shidao the second victim of Nana Sin's crazy grab after Kotori.

"Pfft-hahaha!"

Hearing this, Meng Yue couldn't help but chuckle.

"This is not a funny thing, Sister Mengyue..."

Kotori said to Mengyue with a dissatisfied look.

"Sorry, sorry~ De? How is Nanashi's physical condition now?"

After waving her hand and apologizing, Mengyue calmed down her smile and asked Qinli.

"The injury has been checked and there is nothing serious. However, due to his self-esteem, he is currently unable to communicate normally."

Kotori sighed and answered Meng Yue's question. Then, Kotori raised a finger.

"One day. A little more than one day at most. According to Lingyin's judgment, Nanashi has temporarily lost the power of an angel due to the consumption of spiritual energy and the weakness of the body due to blood loss. Probably by tomorrow night, Nanashi will be able to recover to the point where she can use the angel freely."

At that time, no matter how strong the wall is, it will be no different from paper for Nanashi. As long as Nanashi wants to escape, Kotori can't hold her back.

"One day..."

Shidou frowned slightly, resting his chin on his right hand as he fell into deep thought.

To be honest, given the current situation of Seven Sins, even if they successfully sealed their spiritual power, it would be very difficult for them to live with their true appearance without being able to maintain the appearance of a big sister. As long as the inferiority complex is not eliminated, the slightest accident may cause a reverse flow of spiritual power.

Although time is tight, resolving the inferiority complex of the Seven Sins is a priority rather than thinking about how to seal their spiritual power.

"But speaking of which, Sister Mengyue, what's with that outfit of yours?"

Seeing Mengyue wearing hospital gown, Qinli asked in confusion.

"Ah, this. My original clothes have become tattered in the previous battle with Allen and the others. Lingyin said that she would prepare clothes for me and send them to me later, so before that, I will make do with the clothes in the infirmary."

"That doesn't matter. But Sister Mengyue...you didn't walk all the way from the airship wearing this outfit, did you?"

Kotori said with a weird look on her face.

"Ah."

Meng Yue nodded. Hearing this, Qin Li couldn't help but hold her forehead and sighed.

"I'm not saying anything, Sister Mengyue, you're a little too casual, aren't you? You need to be a little more girlish. How about dressing up a little bit once in a while?"

"Ah ha ha……"

In response to Qinli's suggestion, Mengyue could only respond with an awkward smile.

Dress up?

Hearing the conversation between Mengyue and Kotori, Shidao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and an idea formed in his mind.

"Meng Yue, Qin Li, I have an idea..."