After two peaceful days, the first batch of Osaka's younger sisters finally arrived at our research facility.
It was a cargo truck that was transporting containers. On the pass was written the words "Transporting Research Equipment." It was delivered from the backdoor of the research facility. The driver didn't even know what he was transporting. After delivering the "research equipment" to the destination and confirming that we had unloaded the containers from the truck, he left without saying a word.
"He's a living person."
The elder sister sighed sadly, then stepped forward to open the door of the container.
Following the creaking sound of metal hinges, the container was opened from the outside. Inside, there were over a hundred girls who had the exact same exquisite appearance, wore the same long platform school uniform, had the exact same height and weight, and even the night vision goggles on their heads were stuck in the exact same position. The hundred over Osaka's younger sisters were like dolls that had been assembled from a production line. They were squeezed into the large container like goods. When the sealed door opened, all of the Osaka's younger sisters uniformly shifted their gazes in the direction where the light was shining in. Being stared at by hundreds of emotionless puppet-like eyes at the same time, my heart skipped a beat.
I was frightened …
Under Osaka 10031's command, the hundred over Osaka's younger sisters walked out of the container in a single file. Then, they swiftly lined up in two rows in front of us according to their medical numbers.
"Cough cough. First of all, welcome to … Mm, to our big family."
Based on habit, the one who was pushed forward to give a speech was still the unlucky one. After thinking about it, I decided to use the word "family" to describe the relationship between us. As the saying goes, one doesn't itch when there are too many lice, and one doesn't worry when there are too many debts. Since I accepted these Osaka's clones with pitiful backgrounds, then I should treat them as my own younger sisters. In any case, the large group of younger sisters around me didn't lack ten thousand people.
Facing my opening speech, the hundred over Osaka's younger sisters didn't react at all. They only listened quietly and waited for my next order.
Waiting, receiving orders, executing, and dying had become part of their instincts.
Of course, apart from Osaka 10031, who had been living with us for a few days, Osaka 10031 took the lead in clapping even though he had the same blank expression as his other sisters. He lifted his head and looked at me expressionlessly, "Osaka and the others are waiting for orders. Otherwise, they wouldn't take any action. Osaka 10031 saw that Big Brother Director was a little embarrassed, so he immediately explained kindly."
Now that you've explained it, I'm even more embarrassed.
"Well, that's all for now. You guys need to familiarize yourselves with the environment and adapt to our Biological Restoration Chamber. As for the rest, I'll let Osaka 10031 introduce you … That's all, dismissed!"
Osaka's sisters immediately changed their formation and quietly followed Osaka 10031 out of the place.
"Talking to them is really stressful."
I said, heaving a sigh of relief.
Lin Xue, who was beside me, chimed in, "That's why I asked you to be the spendthrift."
There were more than ten thousand Osaka clones, and it was obviously impossible to accept all of them at once. To be honest, Aresta had even doubted whether our small research institute could accommodate ten thousand clones living in it without the outside world knowing. However, I had already clearly told him that we could solve this matter ourselves. He only needed to use his own strength to safely send the ten thousand Osaka sisters to the 'Schilling Research Institute'. The hundred or so clones were only the first batch. Apart from being the first attempt at the handover, they would also become the newest experimental subjects for the Biological Restoration Chamber. In the next few days, the remaining Osaka sisters would be sent over in batches and transferred to the shadow city by us.
This cold world had never given the slightest bit of warmth to my sisters. I would rather build a new paradise for them.
Even though the current environment of that paradise was a little strange … I had to tell Bubble not to use the shadow city as a simulation after watching the novel.
"I wonder if that old fox Aresta would be suspicious about the disappearance of more than ten thousand clones?"
My sister whispered softly beside me as I watched my sisters line up behind Osaka 10031 and disappear into the underground entrance of the research institute.
"Also, I keep feeling that the sly fellow's reaction is a little strange. His actions don't seem like that of a suspicious leader when facing the 'foreigners'."
"Who knows … Hmm? Sister, that energy wave just now … "
"Energy wave?"
My sister blinked curiously. "I didn't sense anything?"
Was it my imagination?
Looking at my older sister's confused look, I started to doubt if I was hallucinating. However, another wave of weak energy fluctuation came over, which made me believe that my feeling wasn't wrong.
It seemed that the energy wave was too weak, and it wasn't something that my sister was familiar with. Was that why I was the only one who sensed it?
"I sensed it too …"
Just as I was thinking about this, Lin Xue said faintly from the side. I almost forgot that other than my ability which allowed me to sense abnormal energies far away, there was also a cheat-like young prophet who had an over-the-horizon radar.
"It's the scent of magic in this world. It's not too far from here."
Lin Xue glanced at me curiously. "Oh? Is this the magic of this world? What a strange way of circulating energy. There's no spiritual force involved at all. Is it the kind of way that you said relies on idolatry or the power bestowed by legends to move the magic elements? Blockhead, do you want to take a look? "
Near the pedestrian street of the Seventh School District, in a deserted alley, the ground was covered in charred black. The walls were also filled with crisscrossing traces of high-temperature barbecue. There were a few spots on the ground that were still emitting green smoke, constantly emitting a pungent burnt smell. It was obvious that this place had just experienced a momentary high temperature.
Even though the remaining magic waves were rather weak, it was still possible to tell that this was the work of magicians.
Furthermore, one of them was rather familiar.
"Steele's remaining magic?" After slightly closing my eyes to sense for a moment, I was able to easily discern the unique magic waves of an old smoker who could emit the smell of cigarettes for a distance of 30 miles. "It seems that his opponent is very careful about hiding their tracks. Some kind of spell that can greatly restrict the spread of magic waves has been operating in this alley. Otherwise, with Bishop Steele's strength, the battle wouldn't have been this small."
"Is there anyone injured?"
Shallow Shallow used her hand to fan the pungent smell in front of her nose as she asked me with a frown.
"Your husband is a radar, not a GM, alright?"
Lin Xue didn't make a sound. She only closed her eyes and sensed something in the air. Then, she said with certainty, "There aren't any injured people. The two of them were just probing each other. That red-haired priest was chasing after a target, but the other party didn't have the heart to continue fighting."
"You can even see what happened in the past now? Even your talent has been ignited? "
Noticing the silver-white glow circulating in Lin Xue's eyes, I couldn't help but ask in astonishment.
"Can your way of thinking be any more warped?" Lin Xue's expression turned awkward. She said while twitching the corner of her mouth. "Also, seeing what happened in the past is one of my abilities. This is much simpler than prophecy, isn't it?"
"Good good good, my lord prophet. Then, did you see who Steele was chasing after just now? Also, where did they go now? "
"Wait a minute." Lin Xue said before closing her eyes once again. A few seconds later, she opened her eyes and shook her head. "A target that I have never seen before is unable to be accurately detected. The resolution of the image is too low."
"Un … It should be someone from the Roman Orthodox Church … Who is there?"
Shallow Shallow and Lin Xue turned their heads after hearing my words. Then, they saw the figure at the entrance of the alley. They couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "God Rending Flame Weaving?"
"Lord Angels?"
From the looks of it, the young Saint also rushed over. She obviously didn't expect us to appear here as she exclaimed in surprise.
The arrival of God Rending finally put an end to our useless thoughts. From the other party's words, I roughly understood what had happened.
The person that Steele was chasing after was indeed someone from the Roman Orthodox Church.
"Fighting the moment they met? Are all of you Evil of Necessity Church single-celled beings that don't think through their brains? "
After listening to God Rending's narration, I couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh. We didn't even know what the other party wanted to do and we actually fought the moment we met. Now, the other party even managed to escape. As expected of the Evil of Necessity Church, as expected of the British Puritanism's most violent organization …
"My apologies, Lord Angel. However, the situation at that time was extremely urgent. Steele only sent me a magic message and didn't even wait for me to arrive before launching an attack. He isn't usually so impulsive …"
"Alright alright alright, I know, I know. That old smoker is a calm and wise young man. I have already informed my subordinates to follow him. So, what did you guys find out in the past few days? Just what are the people from the Roman Orthodox Church doing here? "
When we got down to business, God Rending's expression immediately turned solemn. "They might have already found clues about that Angel of the Lost Path. Furthermore, they seem to be planning to borrow the power of that Angel to deal with the school city … No, it might be the entire scientific side."
Shallow Shallow and I exchanged glances and said in unison, "They have nothing better to do!"
"I just don't get it. Why would the Roman Orthodox Church target the scientific side so much? Do they really think that something like science, once it sprouts, can be eradicated from the world?"
"The opposition between science and religion has existed since the very beginning." God Rending shook her head. Even though she was a member of the magical side, her judgment was much more accurate than most religious people. "Religion has created a noble idol for the people, using absolute faith to herd the souls of their believers. However, the emergence of science has shattered all of this. In the eyes of science, everything that religion stands for is mercilessly denied. They even arrogantly try to use the bodies of mortals to reach the heights of God. This is something that cannot be tolerated by religion. However, even though the power of religion is deep and powerful, science is the fastest and most convenient way to assimilate into the masses. Even now, even though the Roman Orthodox Church claims to have two billion believers, these two billion believers are also enjoying the convenience brought about by science. It can be said that the foundation of the world of religion has long been shaken by the impact of science. The actions of the Roman Orthodox Church can be said to be a battle for their faith, but it can also be described as self-salvation … Of course, to the crazy believers, reasons and whatnot should be meaningless right from the start, right?"
Looking at the God Rending Fireweave in full philosopher mode, I sighed from the bottom of my heart. "I think that you should be a spy for the scientific side."
God: "… I was just influenced by the conversation I had with you a few days ago, Lord Angel."
At this moment, the Schilling Special Agent Team that I had sent out to track down any suspicious targets finally sent a reply. A certain Schilling soldier had found traces of Steele in an area near the edge of the Gakuen City.
The red-haired priest was lying unconscious on the cement ground that had been smashed by some sort of great force. The hard paper with runes written on it was scattered all over the ground. Other than the broken cement on the ground, there weren't any signs of high temperature burning in the surroundings.
In other words, Steele didn't even have the chance to launch an attack before he was instantly killed by the other party.
"Steele!"
Seeing that his partner was lying on the ground, it was unknown whether he was dead or alive. God immediately rushed forward and heaved a sigh of relief after confirming that the other party wasn't in any life-threatening danger.
"He didn't hit his vitals and only lost consciousness. This old smoker sure is lucky." Lin Xue examined the other party's injuries in a professional manner. "However, at least six of his bones were broken and he suffered from severe internal bleeding. Blockhead, open the barrier and release Alaya."
Why do I feel that you have placed the angel sister in a very delicate position?
Regardless of how strange Lin Xue's words were, I immediately activated the energy barrier to interfere with any prying eyes. Then, I released the angel sister.
Under the impact of the Holy Light, even the dead could be revived. Naturally, Steele recovered quickly. Beside me, God had a strange look in her eyes. This was the first time she had seen the angel in action. It was different from the previous few times when she was simply intimidated by the power of the Holy Light. This time, she felt a peaceful power that truly belonged to the Kingdom of Heaven. Under the effect of the holy and gentle white light, Steele's battered body recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even the bloodstains and tattered clothes on his body were miraculously repaired.
Alaya even treated this old smoker's pneumonia while he was at it … You did something unnecessary, you fool!
"Steele, how are you?"
When the red-haired priest slowly regained consciousness, God immediately took a step forward and helped him up.
"Damn it, I was ambushed …" The first thing Steele said when he woke up was to explain why he was in such a bad situation. "They actually dared to do something so outrageous in the academy city. This is really out of my expectations."
I shoved Alaya, who was busy counting his feathers, back into my spiritual sea and asked, "What happened? What are the people from the Roman Orthodox Church doing? "
"They took away the angel."
Steele's words were shocking.
"Well, you guys came in so many days in advance. In the end, the Roman Orthodox Church actually managed to snatch it away?"
"We are very sorry, Lord Angel." Faced with my complaints, God and Steele immediately lowered their heads and apologized. "We are useless …"
"Forget it, forget it." Of course, I couldn't reprimand these two Mages in such a righteous manner as I was using the fake "Angel" title. "Unless Aresta's brain has gone haywire, the people from the Roman Orthodox Church shouldn't have left the school city yet. Steele, describe the characteristics of the other party to us. Perhaps, my men might be able to find them."
"Un." Steele nodded. "The person I found was a woman. She was wearing a traditional white robe. I don't know what kind of spell she is proficient in and she kept running away. The one who ambushed and ambushed me was a tall golden-haired man. He was wearing an extremely gorgeous white robe. The spell he used was to use the air to create a gigantic hammer to attack. It was very fast and powerful, but I don't know more than that …"
I ran through the image of the two that Steele described in my mind for a long time. After searching for nothing, I asked, "What about the angel? Did you see her? "
"Yes," Steele took out a cigarette as usual and lit it up with a burst of sparks from between his fingers. "The one who was brought along by that woman was a silver-haired young girl. However, her situation was rather strange. She behaved like an ordinary person who had been frightened. She didn't look like an angel at all. In fact, I couldn't even feel a shred of power from her body. Even the white-robed nun didn't show the slightest bit of respect to her. That's right, that angel did match your description of being lost. Her reaction seemed to be even slower than an ordinary person's …"
"A silver-haired girl?"
I looked at Lin Xue.
"An ordinary person without any power at all?"
Lin Xue also looked over with a thoughtful gaze.
Then, we said in unison, "And she was even slower by half a beat!?"
"Err … Yes," Steele said hesitantly as his curious gaze swept back and forth between us. "Is that the angel?"
"I didn't expect …" Just as I was about to say a name, I suddenly realized that the two people in front of me were in a tricked state. I immediately changed my words. "I didn't expect that fellow to be so stupid … En, that's her. We will hurry up and find her. Steele, you should rest first. Although the Holy Light can heal your body, your life force needs to be recovered."
"En," Despite his unwillingness, Steele had no choice but to nod in agreement with what I said. "Then, I will first return to our base to rest. Shen Lie, you …"
"I will continue to track them," Shen Lie said with a determined tone.
"Then, let's split up. They shouldn't have gone far," I said as I passed a small crystal to Shen Lie. "If you find any traces of the other party, break it and we will immediately rush over."
Shen Lie nodded and quickly left the place after receiving the crystal.
After Steele left, Lin Xue and I let out a long sigh at the same time. Shallow Shallow lamented, "I really didn't expect that the angel would actually be Sylvia. I missed her by so much …"
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