Chapter 291 The Knife Was Taken Back?

"Speaking of which... Su, does this phenomenon have a specific name in your psychology?"

"Hmm?"

Two spotlights above his head cast two huge circles of light on the ground, illuminating the figures of the two men.

Mikael leaned back, raised the two front legs of the chair high, and swayed back and forth with his movements.

He spent a long time sorting out his words, during which time Su even completed the observation task of the seven world bubbles in an absent-minded manner.

"The more a person hopes that a worse result will not happen, then even if the probability of this worse result happening is only greater than zero, there is still a great probability that it will happen. But if a person has done almost everything he can to prepare for this worse result before facing the worse result, then even if the probability of this worse result not happening is only greater than zero, there is a great probability that it will not happen."

Su's eyes quickly opened a barely noticeable gap, and then he silently put down the "leaf" in his hand, his Adam's apple kept rolling, and it also took a long time to put his thoughts into words:

"The first half is the final manifestation of Murphy's Law, but the second half... hehe."

It was rare to hear Su sneer like this, and Mikael also raised the corners of his lips.

"Perhaps we can say it is a kind of Murphy's Law, because the worse result is always a relative statement. When we are not prepared for a result, we don't want the arrival of the predetermined result. On the contrary, when we have made all preparations, the predetermined result does not come, that is what we don't want."

"Ha."

Mikael laughed briefly and calmly.

"Could it be that I am looking forward to Honkai turning Ling into the twelfth Herrscher?"

If that is the case, it would be too ironic.

"Don't make such a firm conclusion, Mikael."

Before Su could speak, a faint voice came from the darkness beside him.

"It is difficult for a person to know what he really wants. Even if he examines what he really thinks in his heart at a certain time, it is often like looking at flowers in the fog and looking at the moon in the water, and it is difficult to get the real answer."

"Hmph..."

A pair of plain hands stretched out from the darkness and helped Mikael and Su to tidy up their collars one after another-although neither of them was a sloppy-dressed person, and their collars would hardly be turned up.

The third light just came on at this time, reflecting Aponia's already snow-white skin into a pale, almost lifeless color.

"Come to think of it, if you two are not by Ling's side, won't there be any problems?"

Mikael and Aponia shook their heads almost at the same time, but the latter wisely pursed her lips and gave the right to explain to Mikael.

"I used the power of consciousness to copy a consciousness dedicated to monitoring Ling's consciousness world. Once the Herrscher appears, we still have enough time to react. There is no need to stay by Ling's side... Maybe this is the last time, so let the two sisters be alone together."

Mikael didn't believe that Su didn't know these things. Maybe he just casually led the topic to other directions, or maybe he just shortened some unnecessary processes in the conversation, skipped the middle directly, and led to the end.

"That being said..."

Aponya pursed her lips, but couldn't help but speak:

"That being said, two months have passed since you and Mei made that plan, and there has been almost no movement from Ling?"

She wanted to say that creating a copy of her own consciousness and sending it to the most dangerous place personally, even if the mission was completed, it would most likely not escape the fate of being erased, which was a bit too cruel.

But thinking carefully, she had done this countless times in the deepest places to comfort those who were in deep pain.

Besides, if it is cruel, isn't Ling's mission the cruelest?

Although the probability of her original consciousness dying is not 100%, the Herrscher may have been killed before he had time to erase her original consciousness, or the Herrscher was not born in her, or the way the Herrscher's consciousness was born is not just the cuckoo occupying the magpie's nest, it may also tempt Ling's own depravity.

If these are the possibilities, according to their preparations, it is not difficult for Ling's original consciousness to survive largely intact.

But how likely are these possibilities to happen? "Big" to the point that Mikael did not mention these possibilities when he first told all his plans.

After all, according to Murphy's Law, even if the probability of a bad result is extremely low, there is a high probability that it will happen, not to mention that the probability of a bad result is already extremely high.

Rather than giving a false hope, which turns into deeper despair after the hope is shattered, it is better to give despair at the beginning, so that if the incredible hope is finally grasped, everyone will be happy.

However... based on her understanding of Mikael, there is another guess--

Perhaps this is what Mikael himself wants.

Since Ling has been forced to this point, as the person who proposed this plan, he naturally has to bear the same guilt.

Since it is not possible to repay one thing for the time being, let one of his sub-consciousness go with Ling.

Abonya appeared calm on the surface, but so many thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant. She blinked and looked at Mikael, knowing that the other party might be the same.

"There is still movement."

He said in a deep voice, and Aponya was stunned for a while before she remembered that he was answering her previous question.

"Huh? I can't seem to find it."

"Because...the source of the movement is not the bell."

Mikael raised his eyes and glanced quickly across her face.

"ah?"

It's no wonder that once Aponya decides to do something, he will devote himself to it, and he won't be so concerned about other things for the time being.

But Su knew better:

"Mikael, do you think...Honkai has noticed our intentions, so it will no longer use Suzu as a suitable body for the 12th Herrscher?"

"Um."

"Ta, ta, ta -"

Mikael tapped the armrest of the armchair with his index finger and smiled miserably:

"In the past two months, there have been some abnormal Honkai energy reactions in various parts of the world, some like the Tenth Herrscher, but the strength of the Honkai energy is not the same. Mei sent soldiers to deal with these abnormal Honkai energy reactions. After investigation, no obvious 'identical' characteristics were found in the corresponding locations, and there were no large-scale instigators of rebellion like the previous Tenth Herrscher."

Both Su and Aponya were silent at this moment.

If they still couldn't understand what Mikael wanted to express at this point, it would be a disservice to both of their abilities and responsibilities.

Aponya has the ability to visually observe destiny. Although Su can't see the real future, with the power of the Second God's Key, Thousand Worlds, he is able to observe everything in other world bubbles and parallel worlds.

Naturally, the upcoming twelfth collapse will not be missed.

"But I can't say for sure. The abnormal Honkai energy reactions don't mean anything. The intensity of those reactions is far inferior to those of the Herrscher. It should be said that we are already used to it. Maybe I am sensitive."

Mikael covered his forehead, and suddenly denied his point of view - some kind of intuition from some dark place told him to put back the Honkai knife for the time being, spare Ling, and use the twelfth law The person was born in another place, but he cannot agree with this judgment based on intuition alone, nor can he deny this judgment because he does not believe in intuition.

"Who can say for sure about this kind of thing?...At least we can't deny this possibility. The Twelfth Herrscher may have been born somewhere else. Suzu is safe. Haha, that's right. How could Honkai He is a fool. The trap we set is so undisguised, it would be too stupid for him to jump down."

Mikael never expected that this time, the result he didn't want would actually be avoided.

Logically speaking, he should be happy and relieved - although it is not 100% confirmed yet, Ling should, maybe... at least very likely, no longer need to bear the fate of sacrifice.

"[Please] relax, Mikael, isn't this the result you expected?"

Aponya's voice gradually calmed people's minds, but in the final analysis, she just repeated what was in Mikael's mind.

Besides, Mikael didn't want to admit it, nor did he feel that he fully wanted such a result.

"You should know what this means."

Ling and countless lives were already on two guillotines. Two sharp bevel blades were tied with a rope and hung on the two guillotines.

Lifting the blade up on one side meant death on the other side.

Only one side can survive.

"Mikael..."

Aponya looked at him with pity, and he knew that the man in front of him had become strong all the way to now, and was no longer as fragile as he was two years ago.

If it had been him at that time, I'm afraid he would have locked himself in the room now, escaping one by one, and giving up on himself.

But being strong never means being pain-free.

The pain never goes away, just like the knife cutting a bloody wound on the body. Unless some external force is applied, it is impossible for people not to feel the pain.

Frail people may even scream in pain and ask for comfort even if they have a small cut on their fingers, while strong people, even if their hands and feet are broken, can only moan in pain or curse a few times.

He no longer howls, sheds tears, and is no longer afraid, but that doesn't mean he can't feel pain, it's just that he can endure it all.

In other words, he was numb to the pain.

But the more this happens, the more he needs mercy - at least that's what Aponya thinks.

The stronger the person, the stronger the tolerance for pain. People often ignore the wounds on their bodies. When they finally find that they are covered with bruises one day, they are already helpless.

"snort……"

But Mikael seemed to have expected it and spoke before her:

"In this matter, no matter what the outcome is, it is unacceptable to us. So, there is no need to persuade me, and I don't need this."

"Yeah……"

A strange smile appeared on Aponya's lips.

"I understand what you mean, Mikael. Regardless of whether the final result is the sacrifice of Ling or the sacrifice of countless humans, this is a heavy burden that we cannot accept. However, such a result also means that Ling survived, Or countless human beings can survive. From this point of view, no matter what the final outcome is, isn’t it acceptable to us?”

"Changing perspectives does not change the outcome. It is also an escape, Aponia."

"..."

"This kind of escaping can't save anything. The only thing that can be saved is yourself, but you are often the one who needs saving the least."

But even just relaxing a little bit... is better than holding on all the time...

Aponya really wanted to say this, but seeing Mikael's determined eyes again, she felt that these words were unnecessary.

Suddenly there was a strange noise in the darkness around the three of them. It seemed like someone was walking in the darkness, breaking the air, and their clothes were fluttering, but it was so strange that there was no sound of footsteps.

"Prometheus, you're too late."

Mikael closed his eyes and complained without looking back.

"Um……"

There seemed to be something stuck in No. 17's throat, but anyone who was familiar with her should be able to tell that that "um" was definitely not out of some affirmation or reply.

On the contrary, there were a lot of words stuck in my throat, and I didn't know which one to say first.

Of course, if you describe it in plain language, it is actually...

Speechless.

After being stuck for two or three seconds, she finally spoke the exact language:

"First of all, please call me No. 17. I don't want to be compared with those two idiots No. 0 and No. 16. I have reminded you of this a hundred and seventy-eight times.

"Secondly, it's very difficult to sneak out of Dr. Mei's place without anyone noticing. It's not easy for me to get here. You have to be considerate, even though I'm an artificial intelligence."

She received a communication from Mikael not long ago, hoping that she would avoid Dr. Mei and come alone to attend an "important meeting."

Perhaps, she should ignore Mikael and report this information to Mei, but the procedure did not specify how this situation should be handled, and in her final assessment she still chose to go to the appointment.

After all, according to the model analysis, the possibility of Mikael looking for trouble is almost zero. Considering that Mei even needs to be avoided, that must be a very important thing.

Let's listen first... something is wrong, and then report it to Dr. Mei... This is probably what No. 17 is thinking.

"Okay, okay..."

Mikael nodded hurriedly, and then wiped away all the color on his face.

The sadness, heaviness, determination, confusion, and helplessness all dissipated.

At this moment, his face was like an extremely smooth marble slab, with no emotion able to stop on it.

"Now that Prometheus is here, let's get started..."

"It's number seventeen. Prometheus number seventeen."

"Ahem! Before the next meeting begins, I would like to trouble you, please keep the three of you secretive about everything I say next - especially keep it a secret from Alicia. I beg you all."

…………

"Quick! Hua! Come here quickly!"

"Well……"

Although two months had passed since then, Hua still wasn't quite used to Alicia's enthusiasm.

"This way, this way! There is a lot of space here, so I can show you the next moves!"

"Move?"

Hua's eyes shined with light. She had temporarily digested the memory in the Eighth God's Key. Although it could not be regarded as her "own" memory, with the instinct imprinted on her body, she had already mastered the boxing skills she had learned since childhood. Integrate everything.

Naturally, it was impossible for her not to be interested in the moves of the others.

"Yes, this is something I have been thinking about for a long time!"

Ai Li took Hua's hand, half pulling and half dragging her to a spacious place.

"Watch it!"

She made a fist with her left hand and bent her elbow upward, while her right hand spread its fingers and pointed straight at the ceiling, as if she wanted to take down the chandelier above her head.

"Then let me think about it...it should be like this!"

The waist is slightly deflected, and the right arm slowly and straightly slides from above to the left side of the body. After it is in place, the left arm is quickly twisted, and finally the two arms are diagonally parallel in front of the body.

"..."

Hua looked at this so-called "move" and couldn't help but hold his chin and fell into deep thought.

Also lost in thought were Kosmo and Destobia, who were huddled in a corner not far away. They could neither advance nor retreat. They could only bend over and poke their heads out to observe.

"Ta-ta-ta-"

There seemed to be chaotic footsteps coming from behind, and the two of them were frightened, and for a while they were even more in a dilemma.

"What are you doing?"

Kosmo felt someone tap him on the shoulder, and Mikael's voice sounded softly in his ears.

Kosmo was still hesitating how to answer, when Mikael's chin hit the top of his head, pressing his entire body against Destobia's back, leaving him even more speechless. .

However, Destobia's shoulders were still shrugging, apparently suppressing a smile, which only made the two of them more physically in contact.

At this moment, Kosmo just felt like he was in hell.

But the disaster was not over yet. Kosmo's body sank again. Su lay on Mikael's back, and then stuck out his head - although his eyes were still closed.

Apponia shook his head, pulled Prometheus to a few people, and stuck his head out as another queue.

"Huh? What's wrong? Do you need me to demonstrate again?"

Without waiting for Hua to refuse, and not seeming to care about the noise in the corner, Ai Li repeated the above actions again, but she threw away the greenness of the last time, and this time the movements were much smoother.

"handsome!"

The corners of Aponya's mouth twitched. As a spiritually aware fusion warrior, it was difficult for her not to hear what the four people around her were thinking...

"Ka, Ka--"

Aponia and the four people around her turned their heads together, only to see Prometheus No. 17 clenched his left fist and bent his elbow, and stretched his right hand straight up to the sky.

Facing the attention of everyone, she tilted her head in confusion.

"..."

"Oh! Even No. 17 thinks this move is good?"

Alicia turned her head with a smile as if she had just heard the noise.

"Ahem, we have something to do, so we'll leave first!"

Cosmo pushed Desdobia away in a hurry, Su turned around without hesitation and walked back. Aponia smiled apologetically at Ellie, walked to Hua with the confused Prometheus, and then dragged one away with one hand.

"No... no, why do you leave me alone every time this happens?"

Mikael covered his chest, feeling a little uncomfortable.

"Who said you only have one person?"

Ellie gently took his hand.

"Oh right! I've thought of the name you asked me to think of last time!"

"Hmm?"

It took Mikael some time to connect the cause and effect-

After his discussion with Mei, the more than 2,000 new mass-produced fusion warriors still belonged to Anti-Entropy, but the older batch of fusion warriors with stronger combat effectiveness were selected to form a separate elite team.

Mikael gave the naming rights of this team to Alicia, who knew that she would delay it for more than a month.

And not surprisingly:

"I've been choosing for a long time! Let's call it-Chasing Fire Heroes"

Mikael pursed his lips and was silent for a moment, "Okay-" Before he could say it, Ali raised the hand holding him high, and then said like a child:

"I want to see you do that!"

"Which one?"

Ailicia silently took out her mobile phone and turned on the video function.

So Mikael knew that he was doomed.

Mikael did it again with reluctance and shame. Ellie recorded his appearance with a burst of laughter, then walked up to him, held his hand, and walked towards the dormitory.

"Hey, Ellie, we still have training today!"

"Huh? Really? But I remember that there is an annual leave adjustment system, which can combine all the holidays throughout the year, and you have hardly had a day off this year, right? What's wrong with taking a day off!"

Mikael swallowed his saliva and smiled bitterly:

"But others haven't had a day off either..."

Ellie suddenly stopped.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Ellie sucked her fingers, pondered for a long time, and suddenly slapped her head:

"I got it!"

"What?"

"Then just let everyone take a rest!"