Chapter 256: The Aeon of Preservation Appears, Shocking Dr. Ratio; Greater Lord Rukkhadevata Desires to Visit Nous!
"Miss Candace, regarding the ability of this letter, aren't you exaggerating a bit?"
Screwllum asked.
"Yeah, yeah, no matter how you think about it, a Aeon wouldn't read a letter, right?"
Asta nodded in agreement.
"May I ask, how did you confirm that this letter has such an ability?"
"Have you ever witnessed such a letter attracting the attention of a Aeon?"
Dr. Ratio closed the book in his hand and silently looked at Candace.
"No, I haven't."
Candace shook her head.
"That being said, this letter was given to us by Lord Luo Feng."
"I don't think Lord Luo Feng would deceive us."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata took out her copy of the letter of introduction to the aeons and said to Screwllum and the others with a smile.
"So it's Luo Feng, if it's him, it's not impossible."
Asta propped her chin with one hand and nodded as she spoke.
"Logic: Luo Feng can always create miracles, therefore the letter of introduction might indeed have the function of attracting a Aeon."
Screwllum said.
Hearing Asta and Screwllum's words, Dr. Ratio couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"Even Asta, Station Master and the genius Screwllum are willing to give such an evaluation?"
"Just because such a letter came from Luo Feng?"
Dr. Ratio murmured.
"Professor Ratio isn't familiar with Lord Luo Feng yet, so it's normal to feel confused."
"If you had known Luo Feng for a while longer, you would understand how Mr. Screwllum and I feel."
Asta said.Dr. Ratio frowned, then looked at Candace.
"You seem to be about to use this letter. If so, may this humble one observe here?"
Dr. Ratio asked.
"Yeah, yeah, let us take a look too."
Asta said with interest.
"Mhm, you can."
Candace said.
Since Luo Feng hadn't sent a private message specifically reminding her to refuse Asta and the others,
Candace naturally wouldn't refuse.
After all, Asta was also responsible for the Number Three Astral Express,
just like her.Just as Candace was about to use the letter of introduction to the aeons directly,
Asta grabbed Candace's hand.
"What is it, Miss Asta?"
Candace asked curiously.
"There are too many people looking here."
"Let's find a quiet place first."
Asta said.
Currently, Herta Space Station is in a special period.
A Herta Puppet and multiple staff members of Herta Space Station have disappeared without a trace.
Perhaps there are enemies from outside hidden within Herta Space Station.
Since Candace was going to use such a special letter of introduction,
Asta naturally wasn't comfortable letting her use it on the platform in such a public place.
It must be known that the fact that the Astral Express is parked here has already spread throughout Herta Space Station.
Many people from Herta Space Station would be willing to stop here and watch.
Perhaps, that enemy will also come here to watch.
"Okay."
Candace nodded and said.
Miss Asta politely smiled at the tourists from Teyvat, such as Candace and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata,
then turned around and led everyone towards her office area.
After putting his plaster head mask back on, Dr. Ratio also stepped forward and followed.
Seeing this, Dehya curiously asked Dr. Ratio:
"Um, why do you keep wearing this plaster head?"
Dr. Ratio glanced at Dehya and said casually:
"Wearing a head covering can isolate the five senses, allowing me to think without interference."
"Besides that, it helps me not see idiots."
Hearing this, Kaveh couldn't help but say:
"But this is Herta Space Station."
"How could there be idiots in this place?"
Dr. Ratio shook his head and said:
"The fact that you think this way suggests you are no different from those researchers."
Kaveh: "Ah? What does that mean?"
However, Dr. Ratio had no intention of speaking at this moment; he simply followed silently beside Miss Asta, walking forward as if deep in thought.
[Wriothesley: This Dr. Ratio seems quite arrogant.]
[Tighnari: It seems that way. It's as if he's saying the researchers at Herta Space Station are idiots, even though those researchers are geniuses to us.]
[Albedo: Perhaps it's a difference in realm. Dr. Ratio's realm might far surpass those researchers.]
[Luo Feng: Aside from Herta, he indeed surpasses many researchers at Herta Space Station.
He can even research stellar weapons, you know.]
[Charlotte: Stellar weapons? Weapons like the luxurious version of the Star Destroyer that Miss Asta once showed us?]
[Dr.: Someone who can build such weapons must have also paid homage to the erudition aeon, right?]
....
"Alright, this spot is fine."
"Ms. Candace, you can now use the letter of introduction to the aeons Luo Feng gave you."
Miss Asta led everyone to the spot where she had previously conversed with Screwllum and Dr. Ratio and spoke to Candace.
Candace nodded slightly, once again raising her letter of introduction to the aeons which already had the two characters "Preservation" written on it, and connected her thoughts to the letter.
The next moment, the letter of introduction to the aeons in Candace's hand suddenly burst into dazzling light.
The light enveloped Candace and everyone within a one-meter radius centered around Candace
, including Miss Asta, Screwllum, and Dr. Ratio.
Dr. Ratio frowned, just as he was about to analyze the pure white energy that enveloped him, the surrounding environment suddenly changed, transforming into outer space filled with stars.
"Universe? Phase transfer technology?"
Dr. Ratio frowned and muttered to himself.
However, Dr. Ratio soon shook his head, negating the idea that he had encountered phase transfer technology.
He had now acquired the strange object Phase Flex lost by Herta and knew what phase transfer felt like.
The current situation was clearly different from phase transfer.
Just as Dr. Ratio was about to ask Candace about the situation, a brilliant light suddenly erupted directly in front of them.
A heavy yet magnificent aura enveloped the entire area, causing Dr. Ratio to look up.
"Aeon of Preservation... Qlipoth?!"
"It actually appeared?!"
Dr. Ratio's eyes widened as he murmured.
As a member of the Intelligentsia Guild affiliated with the Company, Dr. Ratio naturally knew the image of the Aeon of Preservation.
He silently took off his plaster head mask.In his opinion, wearing a mask when paying homage to a Aeon was not polite behavior.
"Tr... truly amazing. Although I knew Lord Luo Feng's letter of introduction to the aeons was definitely extraordinary."
"But after actually seeing it, it's still very surprising."Miss Asta said with emotion.
"So, Ms. Candace will be able to walk the Path of Preservation next?"
Screwllum curiously glanced at Candace, then at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, who also held a letter of introduction to the aeons in her hand.
[Jean: Qlipoth the Preservation God, it really appeared.]
[Zhongli: Seeing it here, the Amber Lord is still so magnificent.]
[Noelle: What Lord Luo Feng said was indeed true!]
[Yae Miko: Oh my, I'm even more envious of the young girl Candace.
Next, the Aeon of Preservation will test Candace to confirm if she can walk the Path of Preservation, right?]
[Venti: As for whether Candace can walk the Path of Preservation, Rex Lapis from Liyue definitely has the right to speak.
After all, that old man walked the Path of Preservation through a similar method.]
[Morax: As for Candace, I think she can.]
Candace looked at the giant figure before her with immense excitement.
Just as she was about to say something,the Aeon of Preservation's gaze had already fallen upon her.
Candace felt as though the Aeon's gaze pierced through her, piercing through her very essence.
[Aeon of Preservation: Trailblaze, not here?]
"The Aeon of Preservation spoke?"
"Does that mean the Aeon of Preservation can converse?"
"Wait... what does 'Trailblaze' mean?"
Dr. Ratio looked at Candace in confusion.
He knew the Aeon of Preservation was currently asking Candace.
He also didn't understand why the Aeon of Preservation would say the word "Trailblaze."
The information he obtained from the Intelligentsia Guild indicated that Luo Feng was merely a Emanator of Trailblaze.
And clearly, a Emanator of Trailblaze could not represent "Trailblaze."
However, at this moment, Candace's attention was entirely drawn to the Aeon of Preservation and she did not notice Dr. Ratio's question.
It seems it is necessary to properly understand that Emanator, "Lord" Luo Feng.
Dr. Ratio thought to himself.
He now slightly understood why the Market Development Department placed such importance on Luo Feng in the news received from the Company,
and somewhat understood why even Screwllum from the Genius Society would refer to Luo Feng as "Gexia."
....
"Lo... Lord Luo Feng is not here at the moment."
Candace heard the Aeon of Preservation's words and quickly replied.
[Aeon of Preservation: Since that is the case, what do you want from me?]
Here it comes!
Hearing the Aeon of Preservation's words, the Tivat People understood that this was the crucial moment for Candace.
For a moment, everyone pricked up their ears.
Candace took a deep breath, raised her hand to her chest, and said solemnly to the Aeon of Preservation before her:
"Great Aeon of Preservation, I wish to walk the Path you have pioneered!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the Aeon of Preservation's eyes emitted a beam of light...
Candace immediately felt as though she had been seen through by the Aeon of Preservation.
Fortunately, this feeling came quickly and went quickly.
[Aeon of Preservation: Okay!]
Candace: "Okay?"
While Candace was confused, she suddenly felt a familiar power surge from within her body.
That power was just like the power she felt when using Luo Feng's light cone.In the midst of the unseen, another Path opened up before her eyes.
Dr. Ratio, Screwllum, and the others took a deep look at Ms. Candace, and then their gazes fell upon the Aeon of Preservation.
Just as they were hesitating whether to converse with the Aeon of Preservation, the Aeon of Preservation suddenly vanished, and the Universe space collapsed with its disappearance.
By the time Dr. Ratio, Screwllum, and the others regained their senses,
they had returned to where the Astral Express was docked at Herta Space Station.
"Did we miss it?"
Dr. Ratio shook his head and muttered with considerable regret.
"We're back?"
Dehya looked at the slightly familiar surroundings, then suddenly turned to Ms. Candace and asked:
"Ms. Candace, did you gain the recognition of the Aeon of Preservation and obtain The Power of Destiny of Preservation?"
Ms. Candace's lips curved upwards, and she slowly raised her right hand.
Dehya, Dr. Ratio, and the others could clearly see the golden crystal chip in Ms. Candace's hand.
"Path Power of Preservation, so you did obtain it after all."
"Truly remarkable."
Dr. Ratio nodded and murmured.
Although at the moment the Aeon of Preservation appeared earlier, he had already calculated this possible outcome before his eyes.
But when Ms. Candace truly presented such a result before him, he still felt surprised.
"That's right, it is indeed the power of Preservation."
"Congratulations, Ms. Candace."
"Now, you are one of the rare Pathstriders who have walked two different Paths."
Screwllum said.
"Yes, yes, congratulations indeed."
"It's already quite remarkable for an ordinary person to walk even one Path."
"For Ms. Candace to be able to walk two different Paths, it can be said to be one in ten thousand."
Miss Asta said.
"Thank you, Mr. Screwllum, thank you, Miss Asta."Ms. Candace quickly replied.
[Lumine: Even Screwllum and Miss Asta said so, Ms. Candace must have definitely walked the Path of Preservation.]
[Ningguang: After all, she is someone who could risk life and death to protect the village, and that letter can lower the difficulty of walking a Path.
It is quite normal for Ms. Candace to be able to walk a Path.]
[Servant: Indeed, since the function of the letter of introduction to the aeons is real, Ms. Candace is certainly qualified to walk the Path of Preservation.]
[Tartaglia: A strong person with two Paths, I'm really curious about what kind of strength Ms. Candace currently possesses.]
[La Signora: A Pathstrider with just one Path is not someone you can handle. 0.0
As someone who possesses two Paths, you'd better not think about looking for trouble.]
[La Signora: Of course, if you want to be severely taught a lesson, then pretend I didn't say anything.]
"What kind of ability does this letter possess exactly?"
"And how did that Lord Luo Feng obtain such a letter?"
Dr. Ratio rested his chin on one hand and muttered with a look of confusion.
"Indeed, I am also very curious."
"How did Luo Feng obtain such a letter?"
"Does he have any left?"
Miss Asta grabbed Ms. Candace's hand and asked excitedly.
"How Lord Luo Feng obtained it, I do not know."
"Whether he has any remaining letters of introduction, I also do not know."
Ms. Candace shook her head and said.
"What a pity."
Miss Asta sighed.
"Since that's the case, tell me about the specific effects of this letter?"
Hearing this, Ms. Candace didn't think much of it and explained the rules for using the letter of introduction in one breath.
"…If that's the case, the letter will certainly attract a Aeon."
"But whether the user can walk the Path depends on whether the Aeon favors the user."
"Furthermore, meeting a Aeon in such a seemingly 'cheating' manner, even if one obtains power, they wouldn't become a Emanator."
After listening to Ms. Candace's account, Dr. Ratio gave his analysis.
Then, he looked towards Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
"What about you? Which Aeon do you plan to visit and pay respects to?"
Dr. Ratio asked.
Miss Asta and Screwllum also looked over with curiosity.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata smiled gently.
Long before setting off for Herta Space Station.She already had the answer in her heart.
On her letter of introduction to the aeons,The two characters for "Erudition" had already been written.
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Chapter 257: The Annihilation Gang Troubles the Space Station, Dr. Ratio Invites Greater Lord Rukkhadevata to Solve a Puzzle
"Lord Luo Feng once said that my words could confirm that I would visit the Aeon of Remembrance and obtain The Power of Destiny of Remembrance from the Aeon of Remembrance."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata recalled Lord Luo Feng's evaluation of her and murmured.
Screwllum: "When Lord Luo Feng said that, was he sensing a certain characteristic about you?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata: "After all, my situation is the same as Nahida's."
Screwllum: "I see. You do indeed have an aura highly similar to Nahida's."
Dr. Ratio: "So, are you choosing to write the two characters for 'Remembrance' on that letter?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata shook her head and said:
"If it were before, I might have chosen to write the two characters for 'Remembrance'."
"But now, I want to make another choice."
Miss Asta: "Another choice?"
After looking around at the advanced equipment surrounding Herta Space Station, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata smiled and said to Miss Asta and the others:
"I was once trapped by knowledge I didn't understand."
"That knowledge harmed the world I was in."
"However, through Luo Feng, I also understood that not all external knowledge is harmful to my world."
"I want to understand knowledge better, so I hope to embrace Erudition.
"For the current Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Nahida,
who has walked the Path of Remembrance, can effectively clear the Forbidden Knowledge that is harmful to the World Tree.
Given this, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata felt that rather than having one more person who can protect the World Tree,
it would be better to have one more person who can understand knowledge better.
Perhaps this way, she could help Teyvat in other areas.
"Embrace Erudition?"
"You want to visit and pay respects to the Aeon of Erudition, Nous?"
Dr. Ratio frowned.Greater Lord Rukkhadevata smiled and nodded.
"You are also someone who seeks knowledge."
"Question: Do you have a hundred percent certainty that Nous will recognize you?"Screwllum asked curiously.
"Not entirely. Luo Feng only mentioned that I would likely be granted The Power of Destiny of Nous by Nous."
"After all, this letter can greatly increase my probability of walking a Path."
"Although I cannot guarantee one hundred percent that Nous will favor me , I want to give it a try, try to embrace knowledge."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata smiled.
"Since that's the case, please allow this ordinary person to bear witness."
Dr. Ratio exhaled and said with a solemn expression.
From a young age, Dr. Ratio displayed extraordinary talent, later achieving remarkable success at Veritas University,
and subsequently successfully test-fired the anti-star weapon he had researched for many years.
But even so, he still didn't get the opportunity to visit Nous.
Therefore, he was very interested in whether Greater Lord Rukkhadevata could attract Nous and be granted The Erudition by Nous.
[Charlotte: I don't understand, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata didn't choose the Path of Remembrance?
That's a Path that can eliminate erosion.]
[Navia: Yes, yes, isn't erosion a very serious problem for the long-lived species of Teyvat?]
[Neuvillette: Indeed, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's choice is surprising.]
[Zhongli: Could it be that becoming Luo Feng's employee can actually exempt one from erosion?
So Greater Lord Rukkhadevata can abandon the Path of Remembrance without any scruples?]
[Dr.: I think the so-called threat of erosion is simply no match for the temptation of knowledge.
Luo Feng never said that becoming his employee would eliminate that employee's erosion.]
[Dr.: After all, for someone like Luo Feng, if an employee loses control, he can just replace them with a new batch.]
[Luo Feng: Don't talk as if you know me so well, Dr..]
[Dr.: Oh, how rude.]
[Nahida: Luo Feng, do you know the reason why Greater Lord Rukkhadevata doesn't plan to choose Remembrance?]
[Luo Feng: The idea explained by Liyue's Guest Advisor Zhongli is one answer.
However, I didn't specifically help Greater Lord Rukkhadevata eliminate erosion.
The reason why Greater Lord Rukkhadevata is not affected by erosion now is merely a byproduct of my resurrection ability.]
[Venti: Byproduct?]
[Luo Feng: That's right! When I resurrect a person, I will eliminate all negative effects that originally existed on her body.
The so-called erosion is, to put it simply, just a negative effect.]
[Luo Feng: And such a debuff will naturally disappear because I resurrected Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.]
[Cloud Retainer: So that's it, I understand.]
[Yae Miko: Lord Luo Feng's resurrection effect is still increasing in value.]
Dr. Ratio's gaze was naturally noticed by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Although she was a little curious, she didn't say much.
After making her decision, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata wrote the two characters "Erudition" on the letter of introduction to the aeons she possessed.
The next moment, the familiar dazzling light enveloped everyone again.The familiar starry sky, the familiar Universe space.
Coming to this space once again, Dr. Ratio quickly looked forward.
As white light appeared in the Universe space ahead,
Nous's huge figure immediately appeared before everyone's eyes.
Seeing this scene, even though Dr. Ratio was prepared, he was still quite surprised.
"Nous, actually appeared."
Dr. Ratio took off his plaster head again.
He never expected that he would meet the Aeon of Erudition in such a way.
"Yes, I really didn't expect to see Nous again in this way."
Screwllum said with emotion.
After his emotion, Screwllum glanced at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata with interest.
Can this person be favored by Nous?
Screwllum thought.As someone who had visited Nous before, Screwllum naturally had a certain understanding of Nous.
This Aeon, who only asks questions and does not provide solutions, has extremely high requirements for her followers.
Only truly exceptionally talented people can meet Nous.
Even if the letter Luo Feng gave to Greater Lord Rukkhadevata could lower the difficulty of Nous bestowing power,
Screwllum was still curious whether Greater Lord Rukkhadevata could catch Nous's eye.
Like Screwllum, Dr. Ratio also had this thought in his heart.
In addition, he became increasingly curious about Luo Feng,
who could give Greater Lord Rukkhadevata the letter of introduction to the aeons.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata nervously looked at the huge Nous before her.
Just as she thought Nous would say something like Qlipoth.
Nous's gaze had fallen upon her, and then her body was enveloped by The Power of Destiny of erudition.
[Lisa: The light of Erudition, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata can indeed walk the path of erudition.]
[Collei: So it was successful? That's great!]
[Tighnari: This is a moment worth celebrating.]
[Dr.: If I had such a letter of introduction, could I also walk the path of erudition?]
[Apep: You won't have that chance, Dr..]
[Dr.: Hehe, you can't be sure.]
[Yae Miko: I'm really envious of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Not only can she return, but she can also receive such treatment.
I wonder if this little lady can also ask Lord Luo Feng to help resurrect an old friend.]
[Navia: It would be great if Father could return.]
[Zhongli: From a universal perspective, the cost of asking Luo Feng to help resurrect someone would be quite high.]
[Hu Tao: It's a good thing Luo Feng set the price so high, otherwise Teyvat would be in chaos.]
The power of Erudition quickly flowed into Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's body.
By the time she had completely controlled the power.
Nous then disappeared, and the Universe space also shattered.
This caused Screwllum and Dr. Ratio, who had originally wanted to ask Nous something, to shake their heads regretfully.
However, soon, their gazes converged on Greater Lord Rukkhadevata again.
"Is this the power of Erudition?"
"It is indeed peculiar."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata gathered some of The Power of Destiny of Erudition in her hand and said with emotion.
With this power, she vaguely felt as if her mind had become clearer.
It seemed that some Forbidden Knowledge that she couldn't understand before, she could now understand.
Beside her, Dr. Ratio looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata with deep eyes.
She was affirmed by Nous.Even if that letter could reduce the difficulty of walking the path of erudition.
She must also have some brilliant points that are in line with Erudition.
Presumably, she should not be an ordinary person.
However, she still needs to be observed for a while.Dr. Ratio thought to himself.
At this time, Miss Asta stepped forward and said to Lady Buer with a smile:
"Congratulations, Lady Buer."
"It's a pity you are Luo Feng's staff member."
"Otherwise, I would really want to recruit you to Herta Space Station."
"If Ms. Herta knew that you had met Nous, she would definitely want you to reside in the Space Station, right?"
Hearing this, Lady Buer raised her head to look at Miss Asta and asked curiously:
"Speaking of which, I didn't see Ms. Herta."
"Is it possible that she is not at Herta Space Station at the moment?"
Miss Asta nodded:
"As for Ms. Herta, she just left here not long ago."
Speaking of this, Miss Asta thought of the disappeared Herta Puppet again, and her brows furrowed unconsciously.
"Forgive my intrusion, Miss Asta, have you encountered any difficulties?"
How sharp was Lady Buer's eyesight? She keenly sensed Miss Asta's abnormality from her words and expression.
"Well... never mind, I'll tell you."
"After all, telling you is also a way of being responsible for your journey."
"I don't want to hear news of your sudden disappearance."
Miss Asta sighed and said.
"Sudden disappearance?"
Candace frowned and muttered.
As the Navigator of the Number Three Astral Express, she didn't want anything unusual to happen on her first job.
Miss Asta slightly organized her words and explained the sudden disappearance of Herta Puppets and researchers currently facing the Herta Space Station to Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Candace, and the others.
Instantly, the expressions of Candace and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata became extremely serious.
[Cloud Retainer: There is an unknown enemy in Herta Space Station?]
[Charlotte: This... this is big news!]
[Lisa: And it seems that even Miss Asta hasn't found much useful information.
This unknown enemy seems very formidable.
[Nahida: The enemy is in the dark, and even if Miss Asta has the deluxe Star Destroyer once granted by Lord Luo Feng, she cannot exert much effect.
[Dr.: Although the Herta Puppets were stolen when Ms. Herta was away, the courage and audacity to challenge Ms. Herta are commendable.
[La Signora: First the star nucleus burst and Void Rangers invaded, and now they encounter such an incident.
Herta Space Station is really ill-fated.
[Lumine: After all, it is a Space Station built by Herta, a member of the Genius Society. It is normal that it would attract the attention of many people.
[Paimon: Oh no, will this trip be dangerous? Luo Feng did not follow Candace and the others to Herta Space Station this time.
[Charlotte: Yes, yes, in this way, even if Luo Feng wants to provide security services, he cannot protect Candace and the others in time.
[Luo Feng: Don't worry too much.
Even though I am still in Teyvat, I am also watching the situation on the Herta Space Station side.
In addition, I don't think Candace and Buer will encounter danger.
[Paimon: Phew, I feel much more relieved now.
...
"...These are the things that happened at Herta Space Station."
"Because of the disappearance of Ms. Herta's puppets, it has already caused dissatisfaction among many of Ms. Herta's anti-fans."
"Afterwards, it may even cause more panic among researchers."
"So please do not disclose this matter to others in the Space Station."
After Miss Asta finished speaking, she let out a long sigh.
Candace, Dehya, and the others exchanged glances, seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
Miss Asta paused and continued:
"Because of the current situation facing Herta Space Station, please forgive me for not being able to accompany everyone."
"In addition, I need to ask everyone to stay in a safe area for a period of time first."
"Preferably, on the Astral Express."
"Please rest assured, I will resolve this matter as soon as possible."
"So that everyone can travel normally in Herta Space Station."
When Candace, Dehya, and the others heard this, although they felt helpless, they had no other choice.
However, at this moment, the phone in Miss Asta's waist pocket suddenly rang.
Not only Miss Asta, but also Dr. Ratio and Screwllum's phones rang at the same time.
Miss Asta picked up her phone and her expression immediately became extremely grim.
"Annihilation Gang?"
Miss Asta muttered.
"Miss Asta, is something wrong?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata asked in confusion.
"This..."
Looking at the declaration of war communication sent by the Annihilation Gang on her phone, Miss Asta hesitated whether to inform Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and the others.
However, while Miss Asta was hesitating, Dr. Ratio answered directly."
The person who brought trouble to Herta Space Station has appeared.
"As Dr. Ratio spoke, he displayed the front of his phone in front of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Miss Asta: "Professor Ratio, is it not appropriate for passengers to know about this?"
Dr. Ratio looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata with interest and said:
"No, Miss Asta."
"Since this Lady Buer can be recognized by Nous, it means she is a wise person."
"Perhaps, letting her join the subsequent investigation can help us solve the problems currently encountered by Herta Space Station."
Upon hearing this, Miss Asta took a deep look at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
To be favored by Nous, even with the power of the letter of introduction from Luo Feng, this is enough to prove Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's extraordinary nature.
Furthermore, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was also an employee favored and then recruited by Luo Feng,
which further proves that Greater Lord Rukkhadevata has her own shining points.
However, after thinking for a while, Miss Asta shook her head:
"Let's forget it. Since this matter involves the lunatics from the Annihilation Gang."
"It's better not to involve Lord Luo Feng's employees and tourists."
"I don't want to see anyone get into trouble because of this."
[Barbara: Annihilation Gang? What is that? It makes Lady Asta so serious.
[Kaeya: It must be a very dangerous gang.
That's right, daring to attack Herta's Puppet, no matter how you think about it, they are not simple characters.
[Luo Feng: A bunch of complete lunatics, but in terms of strength, they do have some skills.
[Yelan: Even Luo Feng has given such an evaluation, it seems these people are indeed not simple lunatics.
[La Signora: I'm a bit curious about what kind of lunatics these are.
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Chapter 258: Teyvat: Duke Inferno is a follower of the Aeon of Destruction; Luo Feng: The Aeon of Destruction does not pay attention to the Annihilation Gang
If Luo Feng were here, Miss Asta could confidently ask Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and others for help.
It is a pity that Luo Feng did not personally come to Herta Space Station.
If Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and others encountered any problems while investigating this matter, Miss Asta did not think she could explain it to Luo Feng.
What she didn't know was that Luo Feng had already found the Astral Express work group on the Teyvat Forum and contacted Candace and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
[Luo Feng: Candace, Buer, it happens that something interesting has happened at Herta Space Station, you two should take everyone and participate in it.
[Candace: Lord Luo Feng? Will we not have problems participating?
[Luo Feng: Don't worry, the "material of memory" light cone I lent you is storing my ample energy, and it will provide you with enough power.
[Luo Feng: In addition, Dr. Ratio next to you is not weak. With him leading, you won't have any problems.
[Luo Feng: Besides, although Herta Space Station is unique, many areas are not open to tourist groups.
Helping Miss Asta and the others solve the crisis of Herta Space Station might also bring other fun.
[Luo Feng: Everyone can completely consider this as a special project for your trip this time.
Although this part of the story about Dr. Ratio in Herta Space Station has changed slightly.
However, Luo Feng did not think that Herta Space Station would encounter anything more serious than in the original work.
Moreover, even if something really happened, he had a backup plan.
[Candace: I understand, Lord Luo Feng.
[Greater Lord Rukkhadevata: Okay, Lord Luo Feng.
[Luo Feng: In addition, I think this incident will not require too much power, but more of the wisdom to solve puzzles.
[Luo Feng: Buer, this is a very suitable topic for you to solve.
As the intelligence manager I value, I am very much looking forward to your performance.
[Greater Lord Rukkhadevata: I understand, Luo Feng.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata took a deep breath and looked at Screwllum and Dr. Ratio.
Luo Feng's words put a lot of pressure on her.
Although she was called the God of Wisdom in Teyvat, she still felt some pressure in front of Screwllum and Dr. Ratio.
I didn't expect that I could have such a feeling too.It's really strange.
But since Luo Feng has requested this.
I can only go all out.Greater Lord Rukkhadevata thought in her heart.
Candace's mood was also not calm.
As an Astral Express employee, she also felt that she could not lose face for Luo Feng.
After taking a deep breath, Candace raised her head and looked at Miss Asta, who was still hesitating.
"Miss Asta, please let us help investigate."
"This is also Luo Feng's intention."
Candace said.
"Oh! Luo Feng contacted you?"
Asta asked.
Candace: "That's right."
Asta nodded slightly and said,
"Alright, since Luo Feng said so, then we'll trouble you."
After speaking, Asta displayed the video communication she had previously received before Candace, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and the others.
[Ms. Herta's Solo Fan Express News, inserting an urgent report.]
[The Ms. Herta attack incident finally has an update.
The Annihilation Gang claims responsibility for the entire matter and will take further action...]
[Duke Inferno: The interstellar gods are detached from worldly customs and cannot care for the insignificant masses.
Only the wounded benefactor can order all realms to bathe in the firelight of Destruction.]
[Duke Inferno: There are always cowardly wretches who vainly attempt to refuse grace and flee from the bestowed wound.]
[Duke Inferno: Flee, keep fleeing. No matter where you flee, annihilation will eventually arrive.]
[Ningguang: Such communication can already be called a declaration of war, can't it?]
[Lumine: This goat-headed guy with fire is quite something.
He doesn't just want to cause trouble for the Space Station; he wants to directly destroy Herta Space Station.]
[Paimon: But why? Does Herta Space Station have a grudge against him?]
[Jean: Bathe in the firelight of Destruction... To say such words means that he is a believer who worships the Aeon of Destruction?]
[Kaeya: Speaking of which, when Lord Luo Feng mentioned the Aeon of Destruction before, he seemed to have slightly mentioned the Annihilation Gang, but he didn't reveal much.]
[Luo Feng: After all, the identity of this Duke Inferno is slightly awkward for the Aeon of Destruction.
It is normal that I did not mention the Annihilation Gang too much when mentioning the Aeon of Destruction.]
[Charlotte: Awkward? Why is that?]
[Luo Feng: I think Dr. Ratio and Screwllum will provide the answer on my behalf.]
"The person speaking... why does he have a goat's head?"
"And he's completely engulfed in flames, doesn't it hurt?"
Dehya said in surprise.
"This Duke Inferno Aflit is a life form born from the already extinct Planet Fetora."
"He belongs to the Fire Demon race, who are constantly burning."
"Answer: He does not feel uncomfortable from being completely engulfed in flames."
Screwllum said.
"So... so that's how it is.
Uh, Mr. Screwllum is so precise."
Dehya touched the back of her head and said.In response, Screwllum nodded and did not say much more.
"So, why does this Duke Inferno want to declare war on the Space Station?
Do the people here have a grudge against him?"
Dehya asked.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata rested her hand on her chin and said softly:
"Based on the information revealed in this video."
"Duke Inferno and Herta Space Station should not have any enmity."
"He should be someone who worships the Aeon of Destruction."
"The reason he wants to destroy Herta Space Station is probably because the Anti-Matter Legion failed to destroy Herta Space Station last time."
"Therefore, he wants to destroy Herta Space Station himself."
As a god, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had seen too many people who revered gods.
She had also seen behavior similar to that of Duke Inferno.
"So, Duke Inferno wants to destroy this place as a gift to the Aeon of Destruction?"
Kaveh said.
"I think a being like the Aeon of Destruction, Nanook, should not need any gifts."
"What he wants is merely pure destruction."
Alhaitham murmured.
"Indeed."
Dr. Ratio glanced at Alhaitham in agreement and explained:
"Duke Inferno regards the Aeon of Destruction as an emperor, calling him a benefactor."
"However, they have never received a single glance from the Aeon of Destruction..."
At this point, Dr. Ratio thought of how he himself had never received a glance from Nous and couldn't help but chuckle self-deprecatingly.
He shook his head and continued to speak to everyone:
"Ultimately, Duke Inferno and his race are just a group of pathetic lunatics."
"I really like the original Dr.'s evaluation of the Annihilation Gang: The value Nanook sees in the so-called Annihilation Gang might be even less than that of an infant who deliberately breaks a vase."
[Paimon: Huh? Not only does the Aeon of Destruction not pay attention to Duke Inferno, but he even thinks their value is less than an infant who deliberately breaks a vase?
Isn't that too miserable?]
[Arataki Itto: I don't quite understand. This Duke Inferno looks so powerful.
Since he dares to come to Herta Space Station to cause trouble, how can the things he can destroy be inferior to an infant who deliberately breaks a vase?]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, I think this is a question of whether the act of destruction is pure.]
[Arataki Itto:???]
[Kuki Shinobu: An infant deliberately breaking a vase, this act of destruction is relatively pure.
However, if Duke Inferno plans to destroy Herta Space Station as a gift to the Aeon of Destruction, then this destruction is not pure enough.]
[Jean: Nanook's path is pure destruction. If Duke Inferno's path of destruction is not pure enough, Nanook naturally wouldn't care for it.]
[Paimon: Hearing this makes me feel like this Duke Inferno is even more pathetic. Wait, this guy is a bad guy, how can I sympathize with him?]
[Collei: Since this Duke Inferno hasn't received the Aeon of Destruction's recognition, his power shouldn't be too strong, right?
The risk that Candace and the others face should be much smaller, right?]
[Luo Feng: Even if they haven't received Nanook's glance, it doesn't mean they are weak.
You know, their birth is related to a genius from the Genius Society.]
[Luo Feng: And sometimes, the harm that fanatics and lunatics can cause might be higher than the harm that normal people can create.]
[Dr.: Hmm? A member of the Genius Society created the Fire Demon race?]
After listening to Dr. Ratio and others describe Duke Inferno,and thinking about the disappearance of the Herta Puppet and Space Station researchers that Miss Asta had mentioned earlier, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata spoke to everyone:
"Since Duke Inferno is a Fire Demon, he must be skilled at using fire."
"Miss Asta also mentioned earlier that there were phenomena of fire appearing before the disappearance of Ms. Herta's puppet and the Space Station staff."
"Based on this, he is indeed very likely the culprit."
"However, he didn't use absolute force to ignite Herta Space Station."
"Instead, after doing a series of things at the current stage, he sent this video to everyone's phones."
"So, does that mean he wants to 'ignite' Herta Space Station in another way?"
Dehya: "Ignite in another way?"
Alhaitham: "The power of public opinion, a crisis of trust."
Dr. Ratio nodded in agreement with Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and Alhaitham, saying:
"Indeed! Herta Space Station has just experienced the threat of the Anti-Matter Legion."
"The Space Station staff, who originally thought Herta Space Station would be absolutely safe with Ms. Herta present, will start to have doubts about Herta Space Station."
"Now that such an incident has occurred, the Space Station staff's trust in the Space Station will be greatly reduced once again."
"If this matter is not handled properly, Herta Space Station will likely face an unprecedented crisis of trust,
which will lead to a series of issues that could cause Herta Space Station to collapse."
Dehya widened her eyes and said in surprise,"It's that serious!"
"I wish there was something we could do."
"There are some things you can do."
Dr. Ratio said and then looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata:
"Lady Buer, could I ask you and the others to investigate this matter with me?"
Dehya: "Huh! Miss Asta isn't coming along?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata shook her head and said,
"It's not convenient for Miss Asta to investigate right now."
"If the Space Station researchers see something from Miss Asta's expression, the news might spread even more severely."
"Moreover, her staying here should also help to contain the spread of information."
"With Professor Ratio and us going out to investigate, we won't have to worry about these things."
"When we go out to investigate, the Herta Space Station staff will only think we are going sightseeing."
Dehya: "I see, then what about Mr. Screwllum?"
Candace: "I think if someone as important as Mr. Screwllum were to walk around freely outside, it would also cause everyone to speculate."
Alhaitham: "Especially if Mr. Screwllum doesn't usually have the habit of moving around in crowded places."
Hearing everyone's words, Dehya suddenly understood.
"Everyone is so smart."
"I suddenly feel a lot of pressure."
"Fortunately, Kaveh, you're here."
Dehya said, looking at Kaveh beside her.
"What do you mean? I was just not speaking.""It doesn't mean I didn't think of these things."
"No matter what, I am also an Akademiya scholar."
Kaveh said.
"Everyone, our time is limited."
"If we are to act, we must do so as soon as possible."
Dr. Ratio said.
"I also ask for everyone's help."
"I will stay here and do what I can."
Miss Asta said.After the exchange, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Candace, Dr. Ratio, and others immediately took action.
Before long, Candace and her group arrived at Herta Space Station's Master Control Zone under the guidance of Dr. Ratio and found Alan, who was also investigating the missing personnel.
"...Miss Asta asked you to investigate?"
"Understood. If there is anything you need, I will definitely help to the best of my ability."
Alan immediately stated upon hearing Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's purpose.
Dr. Ratio: "A list of missing persons and their detailed information."
Alan rested his hand on his chin and said:
"We can do that, but our defense department has investigated their backgrounds and relationships."
"However, we haven't found any common points."
"The Annihilation Gang is a group of desperadoes. They might just be attacking indiscriminately."
Dr. Ratio frowned slightly and said with a hint of impatience:
"A list of missing persons, and their detailed information."
Alan: "Uh, okay... okay."
[Tartaglia: This Dr. Ratio seems to be quite impatient.]
[Dr.: Understandable, smart people don't like talking nonsense.]
[La Signora: The smart people you're talking about wouldn't happen to include you, Dr., would they?]
[Dr.: Hehe...]
[Rhinedottir: Is a person with such a personality truly willing to share knowledge?]
[Alice: With your personality, don't you still take in disciples?
Although Professor Ratio's personality is different from ordinary people, it is still possible for him to share knowledge.]
[Luo Feng: Of course, otherwise he wouldn't be a teacher and professor at Veritas University.]
[Sucrose: With Professor Ratio's personality, can the... students persevere?]
[Luo Feng: Well, at least those who persevered have become renowned teachers. As for those who couldn't... as far as I know, some students were directly scolded to tears by him.]
[Sucrose: Scolded to tears?!]
[Luo Feng: A strict teacher produces outstanding students, that is Dr. Ratio himself.
If anyone wants to learn from Dr. Ratio, I might be able to help with an introduction.]
[Sucrose: Re... really?][Luo Feng: Of course, don't blame me if you get scolded to tears during your studies.]
[Sucrose: This...]
"Here is the list of missing persons and their information."
"Next, it's up to you to find a way to find the connection between them."
Dr. Ratio said, handing the obtained information to Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and the others.
"Us? But we just arrived here and aren't familiar with the people here."
Dehya said with some difficulty."
That may be true, but you are guests of the Astral Express."
"With the connections Luo Feng has established at the Space Station, I believe some people will be willing to help you."
Dr. Ratio said.
"Is that really possible?"
Dehya rubbed the back of her head and looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Although Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had not been to Herta Space Station before, Nahida, who is closely related to Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, had been there.
Dehya inexplicably felt that Greater Lord Rukkhadevata might have a better way than them.Greater Lord Rukkhadevata looked thoughtfully at Dr. Ratio's face, then took the list.
"It should be possible, Dehya,"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata said while looking at the list:
"But I think there's no need to find others to confirm the relationships of these missing personnel."
Dr. Ratio: "Is that so? Could it be that you already know?"Greater Lord Rukkhadevata:
"If I'm not mistaken, the missing personnel are all people who were dissatisfied with the Space Station's management."
As the words fell, a sharp glint flashed in Dr. Ratio's eyes as he looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
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Chapter 259 Duke Inferno Ignites the Teleportation Fire, Candace Builds a Golden Shield
[Beidou: The missing Herta Space Station staff members are actually staff members who had opinions about the Space Station?]
[Dr.: Ho... If that's the case, things are getting interesting.]
[Ningguang: If that Duke Inferno is smart enough, he could indeed choose to do that.]
[Paimon: Wh... why?]
[Yanfei: To intensify the destruction of trust, Asta and the others mentioned this earlier.]
[La Signora: If that's the case, this Duke Inferno is quite insidious.]
[Dr.: Coming from you, La Signora, that feels a little ironic.]
[La Signora: Hmph, thank you for the compliment. But when it comes to being insidious, it has to be you, Dr.]
"The missing personnel are people who had opinions about the Space Station's management?"
"If that's really the case, this matter is quite serious."
Candace said with a deep frown.
"But this is not impossible."
Alhaitham rested his hand on his chin and said.
"I'm very curious, what made you think that, Lady Buer?"
Dr. Ratio asked Greater Lord Rukkhadevata with interest.
"Just putting myself in Duke Inferno's shoes to look at the problem."
"Earlier, I heard Miss Asta and Professor Ratio mention it."
"Because of the Anti-Matter Legion's invasion, a considerable number of researchers at the Space Station had opinions about the Space Station's management."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata said, looking at Alan beside her.Alan nodded slightly and said:
"There is indeed such a group of staff members."
"They were originally extremely confident in Herta Space Station's defense work."
"But the Anti-Matter Legion's invasion shattered their confidence in Herta Space Station's defense."
"Even though no researchers were seriously injured last time due to the Astral Express's help."
"Speaking of which, this is the failure of the Defense Department."
Speaking of this, Alan sighed deeply.
"This is the human heart. Since Lady Buer mentioned this direction."
"I think it should be much easier to investigate."
Dr. Ratio said.
"Mm."
Alan nodded,
"Please wait a moment, I will investigate from this direction immediately."
With that said, Alan immediately took out his phone and sent a notification to the people in the Defense Department without question.
With a direction to investigate, the investigation naturally became much easier.
Within a few minutes, Alan got the result.
"Lady Buer, you are right."
"Almost all missing personnel were people who had expressed opinions on the management of Herta Space Station."
Alan said with a serious face.
[Paimon: It really is like this!]
[Collei: Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, so amazing.]
[Venti: After all, she was once the God of Wisdom, it's normal for her to guess these things.]
[Zhongli: By universal rationality, this is indeed the case.]
[Nahida: I still have a lot to learn.]
"You are very sharp, as expected of the woman valued by that Luo Feng."
Dr. Ratio looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and said.
"I am very honored to receive your praise, Professor Ratio."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata looked at the calm-faced Dr. Ratio, and her eyes became even deeper.
"I have a question."
"Mr. Alan, you mentioned before that almost all missing personnel were people who had opinions on the Space Station management."
"That is to say, there were also unrelated people who were accidentally caught up in it, right."
Candace asked Alan in confusion.
"It's not completely unrelated."
Alan shook his head and said:
"There is a staff member named Adler on the missing personnel list."
"Before he went missing, I had asked him to investigate the missing personnel."
"I think his disappearance is related to me asking him to investigate this matter."
"He must have been targeted by Duke Inferno because of his excessive in-depth investigation."
Speaking of this, Alan sighed deeply.A sense of guilt enveloped his heart.
"So he was also a relevant person."
"Then did this staff member named Adler investigate anything before he went missing?"
Candace asked.Alan first nodded, but then immediately shook his head:"He had a conversation with Wen Shiling before he went missing."
"I talked to Wen Shiling about Adler."
"Wen Shiling told me that at that time, Adler always muttered words like 'fragrance'."
"Then she also gave me this booklet. Wen Shiling said this was the booklet left by Adler."
As he spoke, Alan handed over the booklet left by Adler.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata took the booklet and saw the words on it, and her eyes couldn't help but flash with a sharp light.
"A special report on Sirkel, the 29th member of the Genius Society!"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata murmured.
"Sirkel, that's the Sirkel who had a very short life but made many achievements in scientific research!"
Kaveh said in surprise."Indeed, that's the Spider Woman."
"And Luo Feng once mentioned that this Spider Woman had researched a special flame called Phase Spirit Fire."
"This flame can travel through and burn all realms."
Candace nodded and said with certainty.
"But how could Adler investigate her? Is this matter related to her?"
Dehya asked in confusion.
"Adler was actually also investigating a wondrous item lost by Ms. Herta."
"Perhaps this wondrous item is related to Sirkel."
Alan said."Perhaps more than that." Greater Lord Rukkhadevata raised her head and said:
"As far as I know, Sirkel once researched a magical flame called Phase Spirit Fire."
"This flame possesses the power to travel through all realms."
"This is consistent with the characteristic of the missing personnel suddenly disappearing with the appearance of fire."
"I think the 'fragrance' that Wen Shiling mentioned actually doesn't refer to fragrance, but to 'phase'."
Hearing this, Dehya's eyes lit up:
"It seems to match up."
"As expected of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata."
Dehya rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, and then said:
"Could it be that the disappearance of the missing personnel was caused by the Phase Spirit Fire?"
"The wondrous item lost by Ms. Herta is actually the Phase Spirit Fire, and then Duke Inferno found the Phase Spirit Fire and used it to make the personnel of Herta Space Station disappear?"
Alan lowered his head and murmured:
"So that's how it is. Among Ms. Herta's wondrous items, there is indeed one wondrous item related to Phase Spirit Fire."
"Ms. Herta once captured a strand of the Phase Spirit Fire and sealed it away."
"Although it is only a small strand of Phase Spirit Fire, it should still have the power to travel through space."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata glanced at Dr. Ratio, who was staring at her, and then recalled the information about Duke Inferno that Luo Feng had mentioned, and said:
"This is indeed a possibility, but it is not the only possibility."
"Lord Luo Feng once mentioned that the birth of the Fire Demon race like Duke Inferno is related to a member of the Genius Society."
"And Phase Spirit Fire can burn all realms, and Duke Inferno is covered in flames."
"Therefore, Duke Inferno might be a race born from the Phase Spirit Fire of Sirkel, a member of the Genius Society."
"Phase Spirit Fire can travel through all realms, perhaps that Duke Inferno also obtained some power from the Phase Spirit Fire."
Dr. Ratio clapped his hands and said:
"What a wonderful deduction. I didn't expect you to come up with the answer so quickly."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata looked at Dr. Ratio and said:
"Professor Ratio must have already gotten the answer."
"After all, you always look so confident."Dr. Ratio shrugged and said casually:
"I'm just used to it."
"Since we have already investigated what we wanted, let's go back to Screwllum and Miss Asta."
"We need to tell them about these things."Greater Lord Rukkhadevata nodded slightly and said:
"Indeed. Whether Duke Inferno used that strand of Phase Spirit Fire to make the staff disappear."
"Or used his own abilities to make the staff disappear."
"This matter will not end so easily."
"As long as Miss Asta informs the people of the Space Station about Duke Inferno's plot."
"A crisis of trust would not occur."
"If I were Duke Inferno, the next person to be teleported away would be Miss Asta."
Alan: "What?!"
Dehya: "Miss Asta is with Mr. Screwllum, she should be fine, right?"
Alhaitham: "We don't know enough about Duke Inferno's abilities, and we don't know enough about Mr. Screwllum. Such a judgment is unfounded."
Alan: "No, I must tell Miss Asta about this and tell her to be careful."
As he spoke, Alan immediately took out his phone and found Asta's contact information.
"It seems there is nothing else to investigate here for now."
"Let's go back to Mr. Screwllum and Miss Asta now."
"Maybe we can help."
Candace said with determined eyes.
"Although I feel my strength may not be of much help, I still can't just stand by and do nothing."
Dehya said, rubbing the back of her head.
After deciding, everyone immediately rushed to the cabin where Asta was located at the fastest pace.
[Beidou: Although we haven't actually seen this Duke Inferno show up yet, I always feel that this person is getting more and more dangerous.]
[Ningguang: Indeed, using the method of instigating internal strife in the Herta Space Station to cause the Herta Space Station to collapse,
This type of enemy is often more dangerous than enemies on the surface.]
[Yanfei: That goat head looks like a fighter, but he's actually a strategist.]
[Paimon: He's causing trouble for the Herta Space Station like this, isn't he afraid of being retaliated against by Herta later?]
[Kuki Shinobu: Luo Feng said that Duke Inferno is a madman, perhaps he doesn't care about the so-called revenge at all.]
[Paimon: What a terrifying madman, I really hope that we won't encounter Duke Inferno or the Annihilation Gang when we travel to the Universe in the future.]
[Luo Feng: That's not necessarily true.]
[Paimon: Ah?]
[Ningguang: Does Lord Luo Feng mean that the Annihilation Gang will appear in our future travels?Or does he mean that the Annihilation Gang will only appear in this Herta Space Station?]
[Luo Feng: Do you remember the grand event in Penacony that I mentioned before? With the way the Annihilation Gang does things, it is quite possible for them to attend such a grand event, you know.]
[Xiangling: Thank goodness, the Annihilation Gang won't appear during the Xianzhou journey, so I can confidently draw tickets for the Astral Express.]
[Luo Feng: Heh heh, maybe the water in the Xianzhou is deeper than the water in Penacony, you know.]
[Xiangling: Ah?!]
[Yae Miko: This humble girl does not mind the danger, please allow me a train ticket to the Starcruiser, Luo Feng.
At least, please let me have the same lottery probability as the Liyue people. Please, Luo Feng.]
[Luo Feng: Even if you act cute towards me, it won't work.]
[Yae Miko: It won't work even if I change into the clothes thatLuo Feng likes?]
[Ningguang: Miss Yae, isn't that too cunning?]
[Yae Miko: I'm a fox, cunning is my nature.
Even if I can't get an advantage in the Xianzhou journey, I still hope to get an advantage in the Penacony journey.]
Yae Miko did not forget that the reason why Liyue was able to gain an advantage in the upcoming Xianzhou journey was because Liyue's Geo Archon took the initiative to find Luo Feng and communicate with him.
Since there was a precedent, she naturally wanted to use a similar method to gain the upper hand.Although she had already set off for Liyue, Liyue was so big, and Luo Feng's stay in Liyue was not fixed.Therefore, she was not sure if she would definitely meet Luo Feng.Naturally, she wanted to get a discount directly from Luo Feng through the forum first.Unfortunately, it was not easy for Yae Miko to realize her idea.
[Luo Feng: Although Penacony is a very inclusive place, it is not impossible for you, as an Inazuma person, to go there.
However, compared to Penacony, I think you should be more suitable to go to Edo Star. There should be many places similar to Inazuma there, Yae Miko.][1]
[Yae Miko: Edo Star? Could it be that, just like Liyue to the Xianzhou, Edo Star is the place in the Universe for Inazuma?]
[Arataki Itto: Really? There must be Oni there too, right?]
[Luo Feng: You will know naturally when you get there in the future.]
...
Herta Space Station.
The cabin where Asta and Screwllum were located.
"...Alan has already told me the details of the matter."
"I didn't expect Duke Inferno to have such a purpose."
Asta looked at Dr. Ratio, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and others who had returned, and said with a serious expression."According to speculation, Duke Inferno might target Miss Asta.""So you must be careful, Miss Asta."Candace said solemnly."Don't worry, I'm not that easy to be targeted."
"Don't forget, I have the light cone that Luo Feng sold me."
Asta smiled.
"light cone..."
Candace's eyes lit up, and she took out the "material of memory" light cone she had and handed it to Asta.
"Miss Candace, what is this?"
Asta asked in confusion.
"Luo Feng mentioned it when he lent me this light cone."
"He set up a trigger mechanism on the light cone."
"When someone attacks me in a way that I can't react to."
"preservation power power contained in the light cone will automatically activate so that I can protect myself."
"Of course, after that, how much I can use the light cone will depend on my ability."
Candace said.
"Since it's a light cone given to you by Luo Feng, how can I accept it?"
Asta shook her head and said.
"Since Duke Inferno might be targeting Miss Asta, I think you have a greater chance of using it than I do at this moment."
"Miss Asta is the docking personnel for the Astral Express at the Herta Space Station, and she is also my colleague."
"I don't want to see a colleague in trouble."
"I think Lord Luo Feng definitely doesn't want to see you in trouble either."
Candace said solemnly.
You know, Asta was the one who provided a lap pillow for Luo Feng, and Candace also knew this.
"The light cone provided by Luo Feng, it seems to indeed have extraordinary power."
Dr. Ratio looked over with interest.Asta pursed her lips, still wanting to shake her head.
At this moment, the "material of memory" light cone in Candace's hand suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light.
And quickly formed a golden barrier that enveloped Candace and Asta, who was facing her and very close.
The next moment, a strange blue flame covered the half of the golden barrier that Asta was sitting on.
Asta: "Fire fire fire fire fire?!"
Candace's eyes narrowed, and she quickly activated her Path of Preservation power and integrated it into the light cone.
Soon, the "material of memory" light cone burst out with even more dazzling light.
The entire cabin was enveloped in the power of Preservation in an instant.
The sudden blue flame that wanted to envelop Asta was also enveloped and wrapped by the golden Preservation light.
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Chapter 260 Duke Inferno wants to find trouble with Luo Feng? Luo Feng: Welcome to bring your daughter over!
"preservation power power? How can there be such power here?"
Duke Inferno's surprised voice came from within the blue flames.
Under such pure preservation power, he surprisingly found that he had no way to transfer Asta away.
In fact, as time passed, the golden energy subtly showed a tendency to envelop her.
Seeing this, Duke Inferno could only give up for the time being, driving the flames to disappear from everyone's sight.
Candace immediately noticed the disappearance of the flames, and she slowly reined in her power,
the light that enveloped the entire cabin section finally dimming.
"Wh-what happened? Candace, what exactly happened just now?"
"What was with the flames earlier?"
Dehya looked at Candace and Asta, who were still enveloped by the golden shield, and asked in confusion.
"That flame triggered the light cone's automatic defense mechanism."
"If I'm not mistaken, that was probably Duke Inferno's doing."
"Just as we suspected, he wanted to make Ms. Asta disappear."
"Ms. Asta, are you alright?"
Candace looked at Asta and asked.
"I...I'm fine.""But you, are you alright?
"Asta looked at the sweating Candace and asked worriedly.
"It's just a temporary overuse of power."
"The power contained in the light cone Mr. Luo Feng lent me is too strong."
"Even though he gave me permission to use it, it's very difficult for me to master this light cone."
Candace shook her head and said.
Although she didn't know how strong Duke Inferno's power was,
Candace didn't think he would be weak if he was coming to cause trouble at Herta Space Station.
For her, who had just embarked on a Path, facing the sudden appearance of blue flames, she could only go all out and unleash the strongest energy she could use in an instant.
Such an action naturally placed a considerable burden on her."
This light cone is truly excellent."
"I should say, I have never seen such an excellent light cone."
"And besides its inherent excellence, its original owner seems to have injected a lot of power into it."
Dr. Ratio stroked his chin, looked closely at the light cone in Candace's hand, then turned to look at Candace herself.
"However, to be able to utilize this light cone to such an extent."
"So much so that you forced back that spark, you are quite an excellent Pathstrider of Preservation."
"If I hadn't witnessed you embark on preservation power firsthand earlier."
"I would even have thought you had been on preservation power for a considerable amount of time."
"Or perhaps, the Aeon of Preservation gave you special attention?"
Dr. Ratio said with interest.
"Mr. Luo Feng's light cone is naturally excellent."
Candace nodded solemnly.
"After all, Mr. Luo Feng is a Emanator."
"And not just a simple Emanator."
Asta thought of Luo Feng always calling himself merely a Emanator and couldn't help but smile.
"Regardless, I must thank you, Candace, and Mr. Luo Feng this time."
"Otherwise, I would have been transferred away by that flame earlier."
"Hmm, if I have time, I must go to Yarilo-VI to properly thank him."
Asta said.Ratio turned to look at Screwllum:
"Lord Screwllum, what are your thoughts on the phenomenon earlier?"
Upon hearing this, Screwllum said:
"Through previous observations, I confirmed that Duke Inferno Afrit's flame was merely a spark of primordial spirit fire and did not possess the ability of phase transfer."
"Logic: Missing personnel may still be on Herta Space Station!"
Dehya: "Still on Herta Space Station? Is everyone alright?"
Dr. Ratio folded his arms and said:
"Presumably, that spark can only teleport short distances."
"Missing personnel would not be teleported to areas too far away."
"So the probability of them still being on Herta Space Station is very high."
"As for whether they are alright, once that disappeared flame is found, the answer will appear, won't it?"
Hearing Dr. Ratio's words, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's face showed a thoughtful expression.
After Candace had slightly recovered her strength, she said to everyone:
"If there's anything you need my help with, please don't hesitate to ask."
As her voice fell, a slightly familiar voice sounded in everyone's ears.
"Pathstrider of Preservation, this matter doesn't concern you, why do you insist on getting involved?"
Candace heard this voice and suddenly looked up:
"The same voice as Duke Inferno's video earlier, are you Duke Inferno himself?"
Dr. Ratio shook his head and said:
"Rather than Duke Inferno himself being present, it's more likely that he took advantage of the chaos to throw a mass of infernal fire into Herta Space Station, allowing it to wander around and hunt staff members."
"Duke Inferno's voice is merely manifesting through this infernal fire."
"As long as this flame is hunted down, his conspiracy will be completely eradicated."
Candace: "Just a mass of infernal fire? If that's the case, perhaps I can do it."
Candace said, glancing at the Preservation light cone pressed tightly against her body.
"Screwllum believes my flame is merely a spark of primordial spirit fire, which makes me fully feel the arrogance of a genius."
"And you, mortal! To think your power can contend with mine, that is an even more unique kind of arrogance."
"Heh heh, if that's the case, then come and try, I'll be waiting for you."
Duke Inferno's voice grew softer and softer, until finally, everyone could no longer hear him.
[Charlotte: The voice is gone? Has Duke Inferno left Herta Space Station?]
[Navia: He should not have left Herta Space Station, but merely left the cabin section where Asta and the others are.]
[Yae Miko: Indeed. Since his true self didn't come to the Space Station, he naturally doesn't have to worry about being caught.
What he wants to do is probably to use that flame to continue to stir up trouble now.]
[Wriothesley: Speaking of which, Ms. Candace was truly amazing earlier.
Although she had the function of Mr. Luo Feng's light cone, she was actually able to stop Duke Inferno from transferring Asta.]
[Clorinde: Indeed! Screwllum, Professor Ratio failed to stop that flame from escaping earlier, which indicates that Duke Inferno's flame does possess considerable unique properties.]
[Clorinde: In such circumstances, Candace being able to protect Asta is quite remarkable.]
[Jean: Ms. Candace and preservation power are indeed quite compatible, no wonder Mr. Luo Feng was willing to give her the "letter of introduction to the aeons" and the opportunity to embark on preservation power.]
[Tartaglia: Her having that kind of power earlier should also be related to the fact that she has embarked on two Paths.]
[Lady: Dual Paths, can it bring a great improvement?]
Lady pursed her lips, feeling an inexplicable envy for Candace and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata in her heart.
Envy that they could now work for Luo Feng and embark on a dual Path.
After fulfilling Her Majesty's long-cherished wish.
Will I have the opportunity to become an employee of the Astral Express and receive the chance to embark on a second Path from Mr. Luo Feng?
Lady pursed her lips, thinking to herself...
"That hateful guy, I must catch him."
Asta waved her fist and said unhappily.Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she said:
"Oh, right, we can use the 'Folding Space' oddity from Ms. Herta's collection!"
"As long as we use this, that guy won't be able to escape."
Dehya: "Folded space? What's that?"
Screwllum: "It's a type of Curio involving space. With slight modifications to the parameters, it can block the opponent's transfer path and confine them within the Space Station."
Kaveh: "I see. Ms. Herta truly has a lot of good things."
The Teyvat People watching the livestream also nodded unconsciously.
The Score-Setting Gun, which had already become Luo Feng's collection, gave them enough surprise, and now there's another "folded space".
Undoubtedly, these Curios would be top-tier treasures in Teyvat.
"Since that's the case, Ms. Asta will control the 'folded space'."
"We will go and capture that ball of flame. How about it?"
Dr. Ratio looked at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and Screwllum and said.
"Hmm, I have no objection."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata said.
After a brief thought, Screwllum nodded, agreeing to Dr. Ratio's proposal.
Soon, everyone was ready and followed the trajectory of Duke Inferno's flame as it left.
[Luo Feng: It's over.]
[Alice: Lord Luo Feng thinks Duke Inferno's flame will be caught immediately?]
[Luo Feng: Since Screwllum is going along to capture that flame, I can't imagine him escaping.]
[Luo Feng: The outcome is already decided, the rest is just going through the motions.]
Although the Stelle was not at the Herta Space Station at the moment, Screwllum, a Emanator, joined the search for Duke Inferno's flame.
Luo Feng couldn't imagine any possibility of Duke Inferno escaping.Indeed,
just as Luo Feng had thought.
Before long, Screwllum, Dr. Ratio, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and the others cornered Duke Inferno's flame at the end.
"Give up, you can no longer escape."
Dr. Ratio looked at the ball of blue flame in front of him and said.After a moment of silence, Duke Inferno's flame suddenly burst into laughter:
"Hehe, hahahahaha."
"Ignorant fools blindly chase flames, unaware that the gift of Destruction has already fallen at their feet."
"No wonder the benefactor's legion came personally, yet failed to purify this place."
"Very well, I shall temporarily admit my rashness this time."
"However, next time, I will visit personally and offer a dirge of sin with the Hellfire for you."
[Lumine: This guy, he's even rhyming, is he planning to take a graduate entrance exam?]
[Paimon: Yeah, yeah, he's been cornered and he's still talking big. By the way, what's a graduate entrance exam, Traveler?]
[Jean: These words... indeed Duke Inferno came because of the Anti-Matter Legion.]
After a pause, the ball of flame turned and looked at Candace and the others:
"Although this trip did not achieve my goal."
"Your appearance, however, allowed me to learn about interesting existences."
"I must thank you for letting me know about the existence of the Emanator of Trailblaze, Luo Feng."
"Hehe, the Universe will eventually be destroyed, and Trailblaze should not exist."
"One day, the flame of annihilation will also find Trailblaze and bring scorching to its remnants."
"Enjoy your present well, it won't be long before Trailblaze falls silent again."
Upon hearing this, Candace, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and the others immediately frowned.
"You won't succeed, Duke Inferno."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's tone was slightly cold.
Candace silently summoned her weapon.
"You, are you trying to cause trouble for Lord Luo Feng?"
"I advise you not to do so, otherwise you won't have a good time."
Dehya said with her arms crossed, a cold smile on her face.Alhaitham and Kaveh nodded in agreement.
The information Duke Inferno received was that Luo Feng was a Emanator of Trailblaze.
However, Dehya and the others knew that Luo Feng was not merely a Emanator of Trailblaze.
Duke Inferno certainly could not possess the power that Luo Feng had.
"We'll know by trying."
"That Lord Luo Feng is on the Planet Yarilo-VI, right? If I have the chance, I will send my child to visit him."
The ball of flame said with a cold laugh.
"Oh no, our previous conversation was overheard by this guy."
Dehya asked with wide eyes.
"Hey, hey, this is a bit bad."
"How can we bring trouble to Lord Luo Feng?"
Kaveh rubbed his head and said in a panic.
[Paimon: Luo Feng, this Duke Inferno wants to find trouble with you, aren't you going to do something about it?]
[Barbara: Yes, Luo Feng, if he brings people to Belobog, the people of Belobog will be hurt, right?]
[Luo Feng: If he really plans to go to Yarilo-VI, I can only express a warm welcome.]
[Luo Feng: It is rumored that his daughter, Dahlia, resembles a succubus. If Duke Inferno is willing to send Dahlia to me, I would probably be very happy.]
[Lumine: Succubus? That's... something.]
[Yae Miko: I see, Luo Feng has a taste for that. But since Lord Luo Feng likes succubi, I wonder if he likes fox spirits.]
[Luo Feng: Hehe, it's alright.]
[Cloud Retainer: One can imagine, when this fellow goes to Yarilo-VI, that will probably be the time he welcomes the Destruction he likes.]
Candace's eyes narrowed, and the golden power of preservation power instantly covered her shield, while the pure power of Trailblaze condensed on her spearhead.
The next moment, she fiercely thrust her long spear at the ball of flame.
Luo Feng was the savior who helped her save Aaru Village,
how could she just stand by and watch Duke Inferno say such things without doing anything?
Beside her, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata also simultaneously gathered the energy of Trailblaze and the power of Erudition, ready to strike at the ball of flame at any moment.
However, the moment Candace's spearhead was about to pierce the ball of flame, a large number of spatial gates instantly appeared around the ball of flame.
A large number of Void Rangers and monsters leaped out from the spatial gates and attacked everyone.
Fortunately, Candace and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata were both dual Pathstriders at the moment, and Dr. Ratio and Screwllum were also present.
Before long, all the Void Rangers were struck down.
Even the ball of flame was held in Screwllum's hand.Seeing this, Kaveh, Alhaitham, and Dehya let out a long sigh of relief.
"Duke Inferno has severed his consciousness from the flame."
"It seems he has realized that continuing the consumption would only be a waste of time."
Dr. Ratio brushed the dust off his body and said."
Um... what about the other missing people?"
"Can we find them through this ball of flame?"
Dehya asked worriedly.
"This is our job, Ms. Dehya, you don't need to worry."
"If you are curious about this matter, you can return to a safe place and wait."
Screwllum said.
Hearing Screwllum say this, although Dehya, Candace, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, and the others were worried, they had no objections.
Before long, they returned to the lounge area specially prepared by Asta for the Astral Express passengers.
As for Asta, she took the lead in the search for the missing people, and fortunately, the subsequent search went unexpectedly smoothly.
Before long, Alan sent a message to Asta that all the missing people had been found, and all of them had only suffered some minor mental trauma.
And this result was also brought to the ears of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and the others by the suddenly appearing Dr. Ratio.
...
"Just a bit of mental trauma?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata rested her hand on her chin, deeply gazing at Dr. Ratio, who had specifically come to provide information."
So... so, is this matter over now?"Dehya swallowed her throat and spoke.
She hadn't hindered the previous battle at all.
At this moment, she fully realized her weakness and desired even more to walk the Path like Candace.
"It shouldn't be considered over."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata shook her head and looked at Dr. Ratio:
"Professor Ratio, you must have concealed some things."
"You noticed?"
Dr. Ratio raised his eyebrows,
"You are quite remarkable, Lady Buer."
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[1] I will not use the new name for it as not much was change