St. Freya, eastern forest.
In the dead of night, the bright moonlight struggled to pierce through the dense branches, appearing faint and weak. And in this dark, dense forest, a young man with brown hair was walking alone.
If any St. Freya student were here, they would likely be shocked to see why their always gentle and amiable history teacher would appear here. But the reason was simple: this deep forest, sparsely populated even during the day, was undoubtedly a good place for a secret meeting.
Seeing the blue-haired girl appear in his line of sight, a smile couldn't help but appear on the man's face.
But in the next moment, the man's expression suddenly changed. His brown eyes under his glasses hurriedly looked towards the constantly rustling bushes to the side.
Suddenly, a figure flew out from the bushes, landing in front of the brown-haired man and the blue-haired girl.
Sizing up the corpse before them, a trace of surprise flashed in both of their eyes simultaneously.
The dark blue hair was matted together, covered in blood. The dull blue eyes had lost their focus, pupils dilated wide. The deceased had suffered unimaginable abuse before death; his chest was completely caved in, and his back was arched high, curled up like a shrimp. There were even some shattered bones exposed.
Although he was just a replica, in a St. Freya where Theresa was occupied, no one should have been able to do this. In fact, a large part of the reason they had come here was to deal with this trouble.
But sensing another approaching aura, they knew in their hearts that the mystery would soon be revealed.
"Good evening, Dr. Einstein, and Welt... Sovereign!"
The silver-armored man who slowly walked out had a cold smile on his lips. He waved a greeting to the two, his raised left hand still stained with some dark red liquid.
Welt and Einstein exchanged a look. In the end, it was Welt who stepped forward and said frankly, "Good evening, Mr. Ming Yu."
Although he didn't know where the other party had learned his true identity, arguing was impossible now. It was better to see what the other party's objective was before making a plan.
"Good? I'm not feeling good at all right now!"
His gaze swept over the two from Anti-Entropy, and Ming Yu said with a sneer, his black eyes once again stained blood-red.
"I wonder what brings you here so late at night, sir?"
Unconsciously frowning, the smile on Welt's face slowly faded. Although he didn't know the reason, he could clearly see that the visitor had ill intentions.
"You're asking me what's the matter?" His gaze swept over Welt I on the ground, and a mocking smile appeared on Ming Yu's lips. "Doesn't your Anti-Entropy leash its dogs? My... friend was almost killed by the mad dog you let loose just now!"
As he spoke, Ming Yu took a step forward. A cold aura, accompanied by extreme rage, was released, and the surrounding trees seemed to lose their vitality.
A hint of confusion flashed across Welt's face, and he couldn't help but look back at Einstein. But then, he remembered the message she had given him earlier, and understanding dawned on him.
"I apologize for what happened to your friend. If you are willing, Anti-Entropy is prepared to cover all of your friend's medical expenses."
Bowing slightly, Welt said to Ming Yu with an apologetic smile on his face.
Even though this was an accident, since the trouble was caused by a replica, Anti-Entropy had no reason to shirk responsibility.
Looking at the kind-faced Welt, Ming Yu's face was filled with a sarcastic smile, his eyes holding an irrepressible killing intent.
"If she had unfortunately died, would your Anti-Entropy also cover the funeral expenses? How about this, you let Dr. Einstein take a sword blow from me? Don't worry, I'll handle both the killing and the burial!"
As the leader of a world-class organization, Welt's handling of this matter was already very humane. He didn't pursue Ming Yu's responsibility for killing Welt I, was willing to take responsibility for harming Higokumaru, and had adopted a very humble stance, leaving no room for criticism.
As long as Ming Yu nodded, this matter could be put to rest. He wouldn't have to bear any responsibility for what happened to Welt I, and he would also receive a large sum for medical expenses. From any perspective, this was a rational and reasonable choice.
But looking at Welt I on the ground, thinking of the crazy Cocolia behind him, thinking of all of Anti-Entropy, Ming Yu's heart could not find peace.
Knowing the plot, he was well aware that Welt I's actions were on Cocolia's orders. But where did the First Herrscher's genes come from?
Just like the great eruption in Nagazora, although it was Cocolia's doing, how did the Gem of Conquest end up in her hands?
The reasons behind it, he dared not think, he did not want to think!
For high-ranking members of Anti-Entropy like Einstein, what they had to control was the massive train that was Anti-Entropy. They controlled the overall direction and considered matters concerning the survival of humanity. As for whether the train would hit some flowers and plants during its journey, that was not within their consideration.
But for Ming Yu, who was one of those "flowers and plants," no matter what came crashing towards him, the only thing he could do was to smash its wheels!
Even if Welt, as the Sovereign, apologized to him, so what?
If he had been a few steps later, he might have truly never seen that caring girl again. If this kind of after-the-fact apology was useful, what use did he have for this Jizo Mitama?
"You must be joking, sir."
The apologetic smile remained on Welt's face, but his slightly raised eyes held a hint of coldness. Although he was unwilling to harm the innocent, if someone wanted to harm Einstein, he wouldn't mind cleaning up this overconfident fellow.
The tiger had voluntarily retracted its claws, but that didn't mean a monkey could dance on the head of the king of beasts.
"Joking? Hahahaha~~"
Hearing Welt's words, Ming Yu suddenly burst out laughing, laughing so hard he bent over, even laughing until a few crystal tears streamed from the corners of his eyes.
"That's right, you're the First Herrscher, the Sovereign of Anti-Entropy, the emperor who occupies a third of the world. Even Einstein is one of humanity's top scientists and an Anti-Entropy executive. And Higokumaru is just an ordinary girl, and I'm just an ordinary person with a bit of strength.
Compared to you, what are our lives worth?"
The laughter gradually subsided, and a ferocious look appeared on Ming Yu's face.
"But you know, there's an old saying in Shenzhou. The fury of an emperor lays a million corpses and blood flows for a thousand li. The fury of a commoner lays two corpses, blood flows for five steps, and the world dresses in white for mourning!"
Taking another step forward, Jizo Mitama was already in Ming Yu's hand, the dark blade emitting an ominous red glow.
The blue patterns on the Lunar Abyss armor then lit up. A silver mask covered Ming Yu's face, and three pairs of semi-transparent blue wings of light quietly unfurled behind him.
By now, only pure rage and killing intent remained in Ming Yu's heart. He no longer considered whether he could take down Welt and Einstein, nor did he consider the consequences of Einstein's death.
Even if Anti-Entropy and Schicksal went to all-out war because of this, and the world was thrown into chaos, so what?
Ming Yu only knew that Anti-Entropy had nearly gotten Higokumaru killed, and the instigator was standing right in front of him. As for anything else, what did it have to do with him?
"O tyrant in the heavens, witness the sight of stars being shattered!"
With a curl of his lips, Ming Yu said playfully. But in his raised red eyes, there was only boiling fury.