The original plan was perfect.
Ai Qing encountered enemies, Ai Qing was in danger, Huai Shi descended from the sky, Huai Shi killed all the monsters, Huai Shi saved the damsel in distress, Ai Qing was safe, and Ai Qing's favorability increased.
It should have been like this.
What exactly was the problem?
Huai Shi looked around her in shock. The ground was littered with monster carcasses, and blood splattered everywhere. She calmly tossed aside the submachine gun that had missed its target and pulled out a sword that was almost as long as a nail from her walking stick. She plunged it straight into the skull of the last hyena.
Something didn't seem right?
He froze in place, looking at the scene in front of him in shock in the silence. Then, he turned his head stiffly, took a few steps back, and walked back behind the wall.
"It's an illusion, an illusion. The way I opened it just now wasn't right. Let's do it again."
He turned around again, took a deep breath, and jumped out. "Ai Qing, I'll save …"
The scene still didn't change.
The only thing that changed was Ai Qing's pitiful and cold gaze, as if she was looking at an idiot.
"What's going on?" He scratched his head blankly.
Since when did the inspector's combat power become so fierce?
Or was Ai Qing hiding her strength and was actually a master of the masters of the masters?
Huai Shi felt a chill at the back of his head when he saw the sword that he had used on the spur of the moment.
It wasn't until he got rid of the awkwardness and focused on the girl in front of him that he realized that something was wrong. She was standing steadily, but her posture was abnormally strange and stiff.
Even if it was perfectly in line with mechanics, no ordinary person would choose to stand like this. It felt awkward no matter how he looked at it.
It was like a machine.
"It's a machine, no mistake."
As usual, Ai Qing spoke in a mind-reading manner. She raised her hand and lifted the hem of her dress slightly, revealing the steel structure around her ankles and the thin structure that extended upward from her calves. It was like a piece of foil that clung to her skin.
The slender blood vessels seemed to glow with something, faintly shining through the pale skin.
Sticky blood slowly dripped from the cracked skin on his knees and toes.
It was like stepping on the tip of a knife.
She stood in front of Huai Shi.
"It's just an emergency response bracket. Don't act like you haven't seen the world, okay?"
She waved the blood dripping from her wrist and nonchalantly tore off a piece of her skirt to bandage her wound.
"Uh …" Huai Shi didn't know what to say for a moment. He scratched his head awkwardly. "Why haven't I seen such a high-level thing before?"
"The experimental model of the technical department's studio hasn't been mass-produced yet. I can be considered as an internal test mouse."
Ai Qing manipulated the assistance app in her phone to minimize the sudden increase in values. She turned off the aiming module and the counterattack module. Her wildly beating heart finally calmed down, and bruises gradually appeared on her arms and ankles.
The abnormal color on his face faded, revealing a pale complexion.
She looked at Huai Shi's fully armed appearance and raised her eyebrows slightly. "Speaking of which, it's all thanks to a certain someone being locked up in prison. At the critical moment, I couldn't even find a reliable fighter. I could only apply for one at the last minute just in case …"
"I'm really sorry for causing trouble. Can you not pursue this matter?"
After losing the opportunity to be a hero and save the damsel in distress, Huai Shi was like a salted fish. "Besides, didn't I just break out of prison and come over to save you?"
"Something happened to the Special Affairs Division?"
"Yes." Huai Shi thought for a long time, not knowing how to explain the tragic situation to her. Fortunately, Ai Qing had already understood what he meant. After thinking for a moment, she frowned. "So, is there a problem with Qi Yuan?"
"Yes."
This was the good thing about talking to Ai Qing. She understood immediately and never had to worry about it.
After the two of them talked about the situation, Huai Shi could finally throw this pile of trivial matters to Ai Qing. And he finally saw Shen Yue, who was huddled in the corner and trembling.
"Who's this?"
"The reinforcements of the local Ascendant. Although he's a Rank 3, he doesn't seem to be of any use."
She looked back at Shen Yue and sighed. In the end, she didn't say anything excessive. After all, his support had at least helped her a lot.
When he introduced himself, Shen Yue reluctantly squeezed out a smile. But when Huai Shi pulled the rope and dragged the iron whip behind him, Shen Yue's expression completely darkened. He sat on the ground and didn't speak anymore.
Obviously, the news of Jin Mu's death was a big blow to him.
"What's next? What do you plan to do?" Ai Qing suddenly asked.
"Yes?" Huai Shi looked at her in confusion. It was the first time he heard her ask for his opinion. He didn't know what she meant.
"Strictly speaking, you're no longer an official employee of the Astronomy Society. You don't need to be responsible for the Social Security Bureau and the Special Affairs Division. Even if you're in a state of prison break, this is caused by irresistible factors.
You're free, Huai Shi, even if it's only for now. "
Ai Qing looked at him solemnly. "No matter what decision you make, I'm no longer qualified to give you orders."
This was already an obvious hint.
Whether he chose to let go or simply leave, it was a normal choice. A person had a legitimate reason to protect their own life.
He had no obligation to participate in this battle.
Huai Shi thought for a long time and couldn't help but laugh. "But this doesn't stop me from wanting to chop that grandson Qi Yuan into pieces, right?"
Ai Qing looked at him calmly. If she wanted to say something, her gaze was as if she was looking at an idiot.
After a long time, she sighed, took out her phone, and took a photo of Huai Shi's face, saving his confused look.
The upload was complete.
"Then, Huai Shi, in the name of the International Astronomy Society, I announce that in order to ensure the safety of the present world, you've been recruited."
Ai Qing turned off her phone, took out a box from her pocket, and threw it into his arms.
"This is for you."
Huai Shi curiously held the palm-sized aluminum box and shook it curiously. "What's this? Is it popular to give me gifts recently? "
"Paige's 10th anniversary figurine."
Ai Qing said expressionlessly, "Don't you like Paige? Take it back home and burn two sticks of incense in the morning and night. Let it bless you with a smooth journey. "
"… What's this?"
Huai Shi opened the box in shock and found that it wasn't a pink hairdryer. He was relieved.
In the middle of the black flannel was a silver-white bracelet. The flat surface was engraved with dark lines. It didn't look like a magical ancient spell, but more like some kind of circuit integration.
It was between ancient and novel, making it difficult to evaluate its style.
"A new handcuff?"
He curiously picked up the bracelet and clasped it on his left wrist. The inner layer of the bracelet made a small cracking sound. It tightened, but the strength was just right.
When he repeated the action of opening his five fingers and then clenching his fist twice, the bracelet on his wrist unfolded as if it was disassembled. Pieces of iron embedded with each other, covered, and extended upwards. In the end, it completely covered the back of his hand, turning into a light fingerless glove. It was clearly made of steel, but it didn't restrict his movements at all. It didn't hinder him from holding a knife.
His palm felt like it had been pricked by a needle. There was a faint pain, but he soon couldn't feel it. There seemed to be some kind of strange Origin Substance structure in it, like a stigmata, but Huai Shi couldn't distinguish it. The palm of the glove seemed to be fur or some kind of sandpaper. Huai Shi tried to rub his hand and heard the sound of iron rubbing against each other.
"It's a cornerstone produced by the Cavendish Workshop." Ai Qing said. "It extracts the user's blood and Origin Substance to strengthen it, achieving a qualitative change. You'll know when you try it."
Huai Shi curiously summoned his sacrificial knife. He stretched out his hand and brushed it across the blade. His palm felt as if it had been cut by the knife. The Cornerstone Glove was extracting his blood, but as he rubbed it across his palm, the sacrificial knife began to glow with a faint layer of electricity.
When he casually swung the knife, the sound of electricity tearing through the air could be heard.
When the knife sliced through the remains of the monster on the ground, the incision on the blade was immediately scorched black. It quickly collapsed downwards, turning into ashes that scattered in the wind.
"It seems to suit you quite well."
Ai Qing's eyebrows jumped slightly, expressing her satisfaction with this result. "The specific effects will depend on how much Origin Substance you put in and the quality of your blood. If the stigmata evolves, the effects might be even better, right?
In any case, no matter what, it's still better than stupidly swinging a knife around. "
Huai Shi examined the Cornerstone Glove on his left hand in amazement, repeatedly experimenting with its effects. The more he tested it out, the more convenient it became.
Not only could it perfectly stack with the Heart Poison, but the Heart Poison's attack on Origin Substances was different. The layer of electricity on the blade was a real physical attack.
Carrying it with him was equivalent to being able to turn a normal weapon into an alchemy product with border characteristics at any time. It could be said that it was quite suitable for him.
As for how long it could last, the electricity could last for about a minute after a round of refinement. For Huai Shi, who leaned towards close combat, this was more than enough time.
"Thank you." He accepted this gift with satisfaction.
"In any case, it's something that I was going to sell at a low price. If it can be used in your hands, it can be considered to have created some value."
Ai Qing didn't say much about its origins. She only waved her hand. "We've talked too much already. You should get to work, Huai Shi."
"What about you?"
"Doing my job."
She didn't stand on ceremony as she rummaged through the travel bag Huai Shi had brought over, replenishing her magazines and weapons. When she saw that there was actually a small female bulletproof vest inside, she couldn't help but look at Huai Shi with some astonishment. She didn't expect him to be so considerate.
In response, Huai Shi could only put on a guilty smile, indicating that this was a gift from him and that she didn't need to be polite.
"Then, I wish you success in your operation."
Ai Qing looked at him one last time and couldn't help but have a headache. After all, this guy didn't look like he would have a smooth journey no matter how she looked at him.
No, it should be said that she felt like he would die very quickly, right?
"Just bring this guy along."
She suddenly stretched out her hand and pointed at the autistic Shen Yue. "Although he's a bit of trash, he's still a Third Level Ascendant. He can at least be of some use."
Shen Yue raised his head in astonishment. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't refuse. Instead, he took the initiative to carry Huai Shi's bag and other miscellaneous items. In the end, he carried the iron whip that Jin Mu had left behind on his back.
His face was pale as he panted.
It seemed that he was becoming more and more unreliable.
Ai Qing rubbed his head and didn't say anything else. He just lowered his head and waved at them.
In short, have a safe journey.
She looked down at the instrument in her hand and turned to walk into the darkness.
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