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"Yes, but first I have to apologize." Calis bowed gracefully and said with a smile: "The honor of defeating the Third Herrscher cannot be placed on you. This is a joint decision of the Fire Chaser Council."
Ryan showed a hint of sarcasm and sneered, "I expected that victory should be achieved by humans, and two monsters should not be heroes. But I am curious, what is your definition of a monster."
"Is it enough to define you as possessing incomprehensible and terrifying power? Some people in the organization even think that you are no different from Herrschers."
It was a very honest and rational answer, and Ryan did not refute it. In fact, the definition of a Herrscher was vague. The most basic definition was an existence that could control Honkai energy.
"I don't care about honor, even if it's a little unpleasant."
"The honor is for sure. For example, without you, things would have been very difficult to resolve. This is the latest intelligence sent by the technical department."
Ryan took it and looked at it, his pupils shrinking slightly: "There is another Judgment-level Honkai beast? It chose to escape after the failure of the Third Herrscher?"
"Yes, luckily you guys solved it quickly, otherwise once they were together, it would be disastrous."
Ryan took a deep breath. This was certain. He had not expected that Canghai could gather a Herrscher, an Emperor-level Honkai Beast, and a Judgment-level Honkai Beast. He had not expected that this Judgment-level beast named 'Shesha' would be so decisive.
It's fine as long as it's moistened. He waved his hand and said coldly: "But this is just a trivial matter, so you don't have to make a trip in person."
"Yes, the main problem is that you made a big fuss this time, so the higher-ups decided to let you come out in the open. From now on, the crusade will be taken over by other people." Calis sat down on a stool with a helpless smile: "This way, both sides can have a way out."
In fact, Ryan had withdrawn from those jobs a long time ago. The top management could neither force him nor dare to clean him up, so they just let it hang. This incident was a wake-up call for them.
Although he was assisted by Alicia and the army, the Third Herrscher actually died at the hands of this man. With such overwhelming power, humans could defeat him but could not stop him.
Ryan can kill anyone if he wants, regardless of the consequences.
"Is this an order or a request?" Ryan slowly leaned back, his face showing no emotion.
"A little bit of both, but for me personally, this is a request. You and Ms. Alicia are both rare talents." Calis leaned forward and said word by word: "The Third Herrscher is just the beginning. Humans must change themselves if they want to survive. I fully support Dr. Mobius' plan. As long as this heart still has feelings and instincts, it can be called a new human."
The new humans are okay.
Ryan couldn't figure out the man in front of him, but after thinking about it, he decided that joining the Fire Moth was the trend of the times. The world had changed and he would not be allowed to act freely. Moreover, with an official identity, it would be more convenient for him to act.
"I have a few requests."
"You said."
"First, I want to have a high degree of freedom and the right to refuse orders. Of course, I will not avoid the collapse."
"That's no problem. You are not just a combatant. It would be a waste to send you to the front line to fight for your life." Calis nodded with a smile, obviously getting the relevant information from Mebius.
"Second, I am not worthy of belonging to any unit and am directly under the jurisdiction of the Fire Chasing Council."
"Of course, we will give you the same treatment as Miss Alicia."
"Third, please stop questioning my abilities. I don't have time to deal with endless investigations."
This time, Calis hesitated for a moment, then smiled wryly and replied, "I personally give you this guarantee."
Seeing his look, Ryan snorted softly. It seemed that the little geniuses above definitely didn't know how to write the three words "clinging to someone powerful" unless they were about to die.
"Do you have any other questions?"
"Not for now." Ryan knew when to stop. He was not the kind of person who would take advantage of others. He just remembered another thing.
"Please pay attention to that 'poison pupa'. I don't want to destroy the potential power that can resist the collapse."
"Are you also afraid of 'Owl' who is known as the king of assassins? According to the ranking in their world, you are not much weaker, Lord Bloody Hand." Calis still had that elegant smile on his face, but after looking at it for too long, it was hard not to feel fake.
Scared? Well, I was a little scared before. After all, assassination is not a real fight, and this assassin king must have special abilities like Aponya. But the name is too childish, so I am not interested.
"Do you think I'm afraid? Or is he more powerful than the Herrscher?" Ryan's eyes sharpened, and he said calmly, "People like him shouldn't die at the hands of their own kind."
"I agree. Okay, then I will report back to the parliament immediately and enter your information. I will have someone bring you the relevant documents." Calis stood up and saluted, then turned and left, closing the door.
These people are really pragmatists as they come to visit the sick without bringing any gifts of condolence.
Ryan shook his head and slowly lay down on the bed. His injuries had actually healed, so he took this opportunity to rest and think. But as soon as he closed his eyes, his eyebrows frowned.
Why are there so many visitors today?
He heard brisk footsteps and a smiling voice greeting the doctor. He turned around and saw Alicia coming with a bunch of gifts.
Chapter 63: Ai Lishiya, you are looking for trouble, right?
"Your Excellency the Governor, I have conveyed the Council's request to Dr. Ryan."
In the corridor, Calis was talking on the phone with the headquarters thousands of miles away. The voice in the receiver was a little noisy, as if a meeting was being held.
"How did he answer?"
"I agreed, and the request I made did not cross the bottom line. He is indeed a very smart person."
There was an immediate sigh of relief on the receiver. Ryan was different from Alicia, at least not so easy to talk to. If he was really irritated, he might turn against her, and no one in the world could stop a Herrscher-level powerhouse.
Because no one can stop such a strong man from killing anyone he wants to. We can't all hide in underground bunkers, the cost will be too high.
"How is your investigation going?" The commander-in-chief was still full of suspicion.
"The cores of Adido, Moshachi, and the Third Herrscher have been analyzed and they have also lost their activity. It can be basically confirmed that they did not grow by absorbing energy."
This question is crucial. If Ryan can really absorb Honkai energy to grow, then this secret must be found out. Humans can regard Honkai as food and have the possibility of becoming gods.
The commander-in-chief felt a little regretful, but also a little relieved. After a long while, he said, "Then let him become the sword of mankind, burning himself to illuminate the future of mankind. I still need to discuss the issue of command with the League of Nations, so you go ahead and do your work."
"Good-bye, sir."
Calis put down his phone and laughed at himself. The higher-ups still underestimated Dr. Ryan. He was not as easy to deal with as Alicia. Just like the Fire Moth could sacrifice Canghai City for the future of mankind, the other party could also make a similar decision.
The determination to achieve his goals without hesitation, and the cold and decisive means he used, made him not only a warrior, but also a conspirator.
At this moment, he saw a pink figure coming up the stairs and turned his head quietly.
You see, the documents haven’t even been issued yet, and we’ve already started.
Ok?
Alicia turned her head, but only saw a receding figure. She felt that it seemed familiar, but she didn't think much about it and gently pushed the door open.
"Ryan, look what I brought you." Alicia saw the man lying on the bed, looking at her helplessly, and walked over with concern, "Is your injury still not healed? Do you want me to call a doctor for you?"
This concern came from the heart, which was in sharp contrast to the fake smile of Calis who had just left. Ryan, who was originally a little depressed, could no longer be angry and simply sat up.
"I'm fine. Mebius's bio-repair chamber is very useful. My injuries are almost healed."
"That's great. I'll thank her next time, too."
"Why are you thanking her?"
"You cured my friend, so of course I have to thank you." Alicia replied as a matter of course, and then she placed the things she brought on the table and pointed at them one by one:
"Look, I brought you some fruit, a soup dumpling, a fried dumpling, and some hot soy milk..."
"Wait, forget about the fruit, but what about the mess behind it? It's not like I have anorexia."
"But injured people need more nutrition."
"That depends on the time. It's just after lunch, so I can't eat."
Ryan scratched his head, a little overwhelmed by Alicia's enthusiasm. Then he saw her stunned for a moment, and immediately opened the plastic box, spread out the chopsticks, stuffed the fried dumplings into her little mouth, and showed a happy expression.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm helping you eat it, but don't waste food." The girl raised her index finger, looking like she was lecturing.
"You didn't have lunch?"
"I ate it, but what does it have to do with wasting food?"
Ryan looked Alicia up and down. She was still so beautiful, like a rose exuding fragrance in spring, but he always had an illusion.
"Aili, we haven't seen each other for a few months. Why do I feel like you are a little..."
Before she finished her words, the chopsticks were already on her lips, and the girl looked a little angry.
"It would be rude to say that again."
Okay, beautiful girls will never get fat.
Ryan hypnotized himself, and he didn't know what to say to Alicia. The latter was one of the few people he couldn't see through. It seemed that she could see through everyone's thoughts and evil intentions, but she could love everything equally.
You could say she is a saint, she knows what is important and what is not, and she never hesitated in dealing with Honkai.
"Ryan, I'll be embarrassed if you keep looking at me like this." Alicia put down the empty lunch box lightly, opened the fruit basket, took out a banana and stuffed it into her mouth, "Speaking of which, I should thank you."
"Shouldn't I thank you? If you hadn't arrived in time, the Third Herrscher would have killed me." Ryan was a little puzzled, and continued to watch Alicia eat a banana.
She licked it lightly with her tongue, as if getting familiar with the taste, and then put it into her mouth in small bites. If you ignore the speed at which the banana disappeared, she was actually quite elegant in eating.
"I will definitely come to defeat the Third Herrscher. There's nothing to thank you for. Besides, you saved me. It's Mobius who's causing you trouble. She sometimes does dangerous things."
Alicia put down the banana peel and peeled an orange. Seeing Ryan shaking his head to refuse, she decisively stuffed it into her mouth.
"So it's good that she turned her attention to you. After all, I don't want to put her in danger."
Mebius, a dangerous thing. Ryan thought about it and could roughly guess it.
Given her personality, she would definitely secretly study the Herrscher's corpse. That thing is not simple, and anyone who studies it will never have good results.
“And then she got me hooked.”
"Isn't it good? Mebius is a very beautiful girl. Of course, you are also a very handsome boy. There is a saying in Shenzhou..." Alicia tilted her head and thought hard, then clapped her hands lightly: "A match made in heaven!"
Ryan was very comfortable with this flattery, and he didn't even correct her word choice. He just smiled and shook his head: "You are so considerate of Mebius, she will not get along with you."
"What does it matter? I just like her, and I'm sure she likes me too. Yes, that must be the case." Alicia put her hands on the railing of the bed, resting her head, and asked with a smile: "Don't you like me, Ryan?"
Ryan stared at her pink hair, pretty face, and slightly squeezed cleavage, not knowing how to answer.
She fits all the beautiful descriptions of women, but it's not just pure desire, the emotion is very complex and hard to describe.
"At least it's not annoying."
"That means I like it. This answer really makes me happy."
"So you came here just to thank Mebius?" Ryan came back to his senses and chatted with Alicia about this and that, forgetting what he wanted to say.
"No, I'm just here to visit you. Of course, I can see that you have something to say." Alicia put on the glasses on the table, sat up straight, and said playfully, "Come on, Teacher Ai Li is ready to answer your questions at any time."
Ryan laughed in silence. He had many questions and temptations when he saw Alicia coming, but now he forgot about them with peace of mind.
"Ellie, what do you think of the Fire Moth?"
"Hehe, you just joined and you're already testing your seniors, right?"