Honkai, why do you only play high-end games?

"From the moment that young lady showed up and fought for him, I knew I had lost..."

When the jackal said this, he became a little excited again, as if he was unwilling and confused. He suddenly turned his head to look at the gray snake.

"You said, she really is..."

She still found it hard to believe, because how could the hero from the paradise appear in reality? This had never happened in 50,000 years!

"Whether it is or not, it makes no difference, Jackal."

Gray Snake still spoke in his unique voice,

"Because it proves one thing: you know nothing about him, but he knows you almost perfectly. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and knowing your enemy is crucial. The outcome of this match was determined from the start. Jackal, you deserved to lose."

"What about you? Do you know these things?"

The jackal looked at the gray snake with sharp eyes, as if he really needed a clear answer.

Gray Snake remained silent and continued driving without looking around.

"……ok, I get it."

After waiting for a few seconds, the jackal sat back down.

Having been in contact with this kind of riddler for a long time, she had already summed up a set of experience in communicating with riddlers. She sneered, not knowing who she was laughing at.

"So you didn't know this beforehand. This is really surprising..."

For a moment, no one spoke in the car, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Gray Snake gently turned the steering wheel to the left, and the car changed lanes lightly, bypassing a fully loaded heavy truck and accelerating forward.

"What a pity..."

The jackal couldn't help but sigh.

"After all, he is the one chosen by the Lord, so it is normal for him to do these unexpected things."

Gray Snake said this and couldn't help but laugh twice.

"Of course, this doesn't mean it won't be surprising—in fact, the more it is, the more surprising it will be."

"What do you mean?"

The jackal was extremely dissatisfied with the gray snake's habit of asking riddles, but at this moment he had no time to continue asking questions. He just turned around and looked straight at the gray snake, and asked excitedly,

"You mean the Lord? Isn't the Lord still trapped in a dimension outside this world? Can he really lower his gaze and pay attention to that Lin Wei?"

Gray Snake had said something similar to her before, but she had always considered it an excuse to be wary of the Key of Corrosion. But now that it was mentioned again, she couldn't help but hesitate after having just suffered a great loss.

"Is that why you keep trying to stop me?"

If this is really the case, then hasn't he already offended the Lord's will and nearly ruined His plan?!

The Jackal, who was extremely loyal to the World Serpent, felt panic for a moment, worried that he had made a big mistake.

"Don't worry, Jackal."

The gray snake seemed to have read the jackal's thoughts.

"What you did does not go against the will of the Lord."

"……What's the meaning!"

The Jackal is nearly exploding. Is now your time to play Riddler?

"Mr. Lin Wei was discovered by chance by the Lord and is considered a future candidate qualified to inherit his great will."

Gray Snake said calmly,

"Or rather, one of the candidates. When the Lord returns completely and examines this entire world, there may be other candidates - but in any case, Mr. Lin Wei has already been included in the list."

"With his courage and wisdom, and the will that the Lord himself has personally certified."

"..."

The Jackal glared at him fiercely, and at this moment she felt as if she were a clown.

"As precious as a seed may be, if it can't break through the hard shell or penetrate the thick soil, or if it can't withstand the baptism of rain or the ravages of wind, then it's just a failed seed—it's better for it to return to the earth and nourish all living things."

Gray Snake said calmly,

"So, if he really fell into your hands, or died in your hands, he would be just an ordinary victim, and no one would show him the slightest bit of mercy."

Only truly valuable lives are qualified to continue to exist - this is the philosophy of the World Serpent.

Always cold-blooded and cruel, yet possessing both madness and rationality...

"...Really? That's a shame."

The jackal easily understood and accepted the meaning of the gray snake's words, and then said indignantly,

"If it weren't for the intervention of someone from Heaven's Fate, I wouldn't really have no chance!"

I have to say, she really has no idea what to do.

"Maybe, but there are no ifs in this world."

Gray Snake ended the topic lightly.

"Oh, that's right... By the way, where's Raven?"

The jackal accepted this reality somewhat dejectedly, spread his hands helplessly, and sighed,

"It seems that my mission has failed..."

At this moment, how could she not understand that Gray Snake... no, the Lord really gave her a chance.

If she could really take down Lin Wei as she wished, Gray Snake would definitely not feel the slightest bit of regret for that man;

And now that the gray snake has taken himself back from his hands, it means that the matter has really come to an end.

After all, since it is the will of the Lord, no matter how regretful she is, she must abide by it completely without any compromise.

"No, Jackal, you have fulfilled your mission well."

Gray Snake suddenly turned his head, looked at her, and said,

"Next, have World Serpents' personnel in the Philippines evacuate as quickly as possible. Something big is going to happen here soon."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

The first sentence made Jackal ready to get angry, but the second sentence made her calm down instantly. She realized that what Gray Snake was talking about at the moment had nothing to do with Lin Wei, so she quickly asked,

"Gray Snake, are you hiding something from me?"

Speaks with anger and great dissatisfaction,

"It's just a necessary concealment for a greater goal."

Gray Snake admitted it frankly, and then said,

"Don't worry, Jackal. I will explain to you the whole plan and the importance of your role in it."

"The wreckage of the past, dormant for fifty thousand years, has awakened again. I'm really curious about what kind of tidal wave it will unleash."

Gray Snake said softly to himself,

"The world will take this as an opportunity to lay the first cornerstone for the Lord's return!"

A low-key business car is driving on the road, getting farther and farther away from the city behind it. No one knows whether it is escaping or rushing towards it at high speed.

………………

Meanwhile, on the other side, Manila.

Jier lifted up a fallen billboard and dug out his beloved motorcycle from underneath. He didn't care about the tattered leather seats or the paint that was scratched all over the body. He just carefully checked the oil circuit and transmission system, and then said with some relief,

"Fortunately, my luck isn't bad..."

She was lucky. Or perhaps it was because her motorcycle was of good quality and hadn't been scrapped in the previous "catastrophe," which saved her from having to walk across half the city to her base.

After all, her weapons, equipment, communication tools, etc. had been completely destroyed in the previous battle and the huge explosion that followed. Even if she wanted to call for teammates for support, it would be extremely difficult.

What, you said take a taxi to the base?

Please! Seeing Jier's bloody appearance mixed with dirt, the driver would only send her to two places - either the hospital or the police station.

How does this work?

Just thinking about it made Jier shake his head, he would be laughed at!

So, just like that, a girl who was so ragged that she didn't need extra makeup even for The Walking Dead, rode an equally ragged motorcycle, made a big circle around the edge of the city, and returned to the base as inconspicuously as possible.

"Who is it? Ah, it's the captain!"

The Valkyrie team members who were resting at the base and had just woken up saw a disheveled guy suddenly rush in. They were all startled. After a while, they recognized who he was and surrounded him, screaming,

"Captain, why are you so seriously injured? Quick, let's take you to the hospital!"

"Where's Team Member Yuno? Why haven't I seen her come back?"

"Don't worry, I'm fine. It was just a little accident. It's nothing serious."

Jier smiled and shook her head. Having just escaped death, she was in an especially good mood. She was about to pat each of her teammates on the shoulder, but when she looked at her hands, which looked like they had been soaked in a mud puddle, she gave up and simply raised her arm to indicate her health, then said,

"Thanks to the timely support from Yulan Dell, the mission was successfully completed. Team member Yuno has also returned to the headquarters with her."

"Yes!"

"Great!"

"With Lord Youlan Dale's support, we will definitely be safe!"

The team members were talking at once.

Captain Jier's voice sounded strong and it seemed that he was not injured, which made them feel relieved.

As for the embarrassment?

That only means that the captain had experienced a very difficult battle, which made them feel both distressed and admired.

"Okay, now that the crisis is over, notify the teams still on guard at the Central Hospital and have them lift their alert as well. Only one or two people will stay to take care of Anna. The rest of the team can come back and rest. You've worked hard all day and all night, and you're pretty tired."

Jie Er stretched himself, and then looked at his dirty arms, curled his lips and said,

"I'm going to take a shower first, then go to the hospital to replace the remaining team members."

"Captain, you've worked hard all night, why don't you take a rest?"

The team members tried to persuade her, but Jie Er had made up her mind and turned to walk towards the bathroom. As she walked, she threw the car keys in her hand behind her.

"Contact the manufacturer for me. My car needs some maintenance. I want it looking brand new before nightfall."

"This is!"

The team members couldn't help but feel distressed. They were urged to do it so urgently. How much money would it cost?

There is still more than half a year left in this year, so we have to spend money sparingly!

But Jie'er didn't care about this. She went into the bathroom and took a thorough, clean and comfortable bath, which lasted for more than an hour.

"Is this the legendary divine key, 'Black Abyss White Flower'?"

Jier examined her body inch by inch. Her fair skin was smooth and delicate, even the scars left by past battles had disappeared without a trace.

Even the fatigue after the fight was swept away!

“It’s amazing!”

While thinking about it, Jier grabbed a bath towel, wrapped himself in it and dried his hair. Then he returned to his room, changed into a neat new set of clothes, and after a little dressing up, he left the base in a radiant manner and drove to the central hospital.

"Captain, you're here!"

The Valkyrie who stayed in the hospital saw Captain Jier come in and was about to say hello, but she couldn't help yawning.

"...You've worked hard. Go back and have a good rest."

Jier smiled lightly and said,

"Be careful on the road, don't fall or get hurt."

"Uh... Captain, you really know how to make fun of people..."

The Valkyrie team members turned and left while complaining.

Jier chuckled and watched her leave the door. Just as he was about to turn around, his expression suddenly changed.

At this moment, she felt an indescribable and familiar energy suddenly erupting not far away, and then disappeared in a flash.