Survival in the game world begins with Biochemical 2

Chapter 498 Leaving the Devil May Cry World
Another new day.

In downtown Fortuna, outside the theater, daily distribution of supplies is underway.

After several days of concerted efforts, the overall order of Fortuna has returned to normal. The ruins of the city have been cleared, the surrounding demons have been basically cleared, and the supplies purchased from the outside world have also arrived at the dock. Everything is moving in the right direction.

Inside the academy, Credo looked at today's report, and the frown that had been on his face for the past few days finally relaxed.

“…Forduna’s suffering is finally coming to an end.”

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and then two people walked in side by side.

"Jilie? Nero?" Credo looked at them and asked in surprise, "Why did you come here suddenly?"

Jillie nodded to Nero, so Nero stepped forward and said, "Credit, we have something to tell you."

Credo was stunned. He looked at Nero with a serious face and Jillie who had a slightly conflicted expression beside him, and a guess emerged in his mind.

Is it possible...

"Credo, Jillie and I...we are planning to open an office!"

"No! That's too early for you guys!"

They both blurted out the words almost at the same time, and were both stunned.

"...Office?" Credo's expression froze.

Nero looked puzzled: "Yeah, didn't I mention it to you before? You said it was too early...what did you mean?"

Credo: “…”

So you're just going to open an office? You should have said so earlier! You make it look like the real thing!
He couldn't help but pressed his forehead: "...If this is the case, then don't ask me again, I support you."

"After this incident, the Demon Sword Cult can no longer unite the people of Fortuna. Even I am considering whether to disband it or restructure it.

"In short, I have no objection to your wanting to protect the city in this way. Just tell me what you need."

Nero then nodded: "That's good!"

Credo breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Jillie beside him and found that her face was slightly red, so he couldn't help coughing again.

Nero, that stupid boy, probably didn't understand what he just said, but Jillie was smart since she was a child, so she must have known that she had misunderstood...

As the eldest brother of Giulie and Nero, Credo has protected them from all kinds of difficulties for many years, but this is the first time he has encountered such an embarrassing situation. He didn't know what to do for a moment, so he simply pretended nothing happened.

"…Apart from this, is there anything else?" Credo abruptly changed the subject.

"One more thing." Nero nodded, "Li You and Dante should be leaving soon."

"Hmm?" Credo was really serious this time. "Are they all leaving? When?"

"According to what they told me before, it will be in the next two days," Nero replied.

……

Inside the only hotel in Fortuna.

This inn had little business and was located in a remote area due to the xenophobic culture of Fortuna. However, it was able to be preserved during the demon turmoil, which was a blessing in disguise in another sense.

In Li You's room, Dante was sitting in an armchair, leaning back, pushing the chair up, and rocking back and forth, just like those restless middle school students. Not only that, he even put his legs on the table and stuffed Fortuna's specialty pizza into his mouth with one hand.

"tasty!"

Dante quickly finished most of the pizza, wiped his hands casually, and commented: "It's just that the local flavor is a little lacking."

"That's good enough. Where can you find a pizza shop now? These are all pizzas made by Jillie! You think it's too little, but I haven't eaten it yet." Li You, who was playing with the angel core, complained casually.

When he saw Dante again after that day, this uncle-generation demon hunter had returned to his original state, with a nonchalant attitude, as if nothing had happened.

However, Tracy and Letty, who were beside him, had left at some point.

"That's not my problem. I did stop the stone man from running around." Dante said, "This is the agreed reward!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Li You replied casually, "By the way, don't you have anything else to do? Why are you still here?"

Dante grabbed another piece of pizza and put it in his mouth, before pointing to the almost empty pizza plate. "Isn't that a given?"

"Okay." Li You didn't complain much, but talked about another matter, "Actually, it's a good opportunity. I was planning to discuss a business deal with you."

"Business?" Dante looked at him strangely. "New commission?"

"No." Li You shook his head. "Actually, I want to ask, are you selling those magic weapons of yours?"

"what?"

Dante was stunned for a moment.

"You want those magic weapons?"

Li You nodded: "Yes."

"Don't you have a bunch of magic tools on you?" Dante was puzzled. "You don't need more weapons, do you?"

"I don't really need it myself, but my companions may need it. And among your magic weapons, there are some that I'm very interested in."

"...Oh?" Dante stretched out his voice, "Which one do you want?"

Li You said without hesitation: "Pandora."

"Oh, I knew it." Dante snorted, "This is probably the only thing that can arouse your interest - but no."

"Pandora is the magic spear of the demon world, also known as the weapon of disaster. It is not comparable to ordinary magic weapons. Not only is its power exaggerated, but if used improperly, it may also cause unpredictable consequences. I can't hand over such a dangerous thing to..."

"Dang Cang."

A thick gold bar was thrown onto the table.

Dante's tone immediately changed: "...It's like this, Pandora is very dangerous after all. If someone with insufficient strength forcibly controls it, then..."

“Clang clang.”

Three more gold bars fell down.

Dante's expression was serious at that time: "I think with your strength, it will be no problem for you to control Pandora! I'll leave it to you!"

Li You smiled and said, "Deal."

Pandora: ………

What a ghost.

Of course, Li You and Dante actually had a tacit understanding that this so-called transaction was more of an exchange of favors.

Dante was indeed penniless, but he would not sell the dangerous magic weapon just because Li You gave him too much. The main reason was that he recognized Li You's strength and was grateful to Li You for telling him about Virgil.

Li You also knew this. Adding money was just a way to show sincerity and go through the motions.

Then Dante picked up the gold bar on the table and broke it: "Oh, the gold content seems to be really good!" Li You: "..."

Well, this is just Dante's disguise, it can't fool me.

Dante didn't mind at all. After looking at the gold bars, he raised his hand and a light appeared in his hand. The light then turned into a heavy black suitcase, which he placed on the table.

Li You knew that according to the setting of the Devil May Cry world, most magic weapons could be compressed and made smaller using magic power for easy carrying. Dante's various magic weapons should all be carried around in this way.

"This is Pandora. Do you need me to write you an instruction manual?" Dante asked.

"No need, of course I know it. Theoretically, there are 666 forms of magic boxes, right?" Li You took the black suitcase that was glowing with light.

"That's basically it." Dante explained, "To be more precise, according to the designer of this thing, the forms it can present are related to your memory and preference. The so-called 666 forms are more of an imaginary number."

"Does it mean that as long as you dare to think about it, it will dare to change?"

Dante thought about what Li You said and nodded: "Almost, but it still has certain limitations after all, and it consumes much more magic power than ordinary magic weapons, and it will not automatically converge. So no matter who you plan to give it to, you must pay attention to this."

"I understand." Li You held Pandora and tried to infuse it with magic power. He successfully compressed it into a small spot of light, and then put it into the system backpack with satisfaction.

Li You was of course also interested in this magic weapon, but he bought it from Dante mainly to give it to V as one of her main weapons.

Pandora is obviously more suitable to be transformed into a hot weapon, so it is obviously the best match for V, who has now awakened his magic power, to use it.

Now, Yuzu and V, who have gained new powers, have stayed in the forest. They spend their days either trying to figure out how to adapt to their new abilities, or going out with the night demons to practice with the wandering demons. That's why they are not here.

As for Li You, of course he came back specifically to pay attention to the situation in the city and to conduct a dirty deal with Dante.

Just as the two men finished their secret deal, footsteps were heard in the corridor outside the door, followed by a solemn knock on the door.

In fact, both of them had already sensed the identity of the visitor from his aura, but he knocked on the door solemnly, so Li You also stood up and said, "Come in."

The door opened, and Credo and Nero walked in one after another, and at a glance they saw Dante sitting awkwardly.

Nero thought Credo would be unhappy, but he didn't expect that Credo had already figured out a lot of things. Therefore, he didn't care about Dante's rude behavior at all and said:

"I heard from Nero that you two are leaving?"

……

Credo's purpose was simple and clear. He came to express his gratitude to Li You and Dante.

After the incident with Pope Sancottos, Credo completely understood what he should do, and realized what sins he had committed under the Pope in the past.

So he thanked Li You and Dante, especially Li You, for teaching Nero, stopping the conspiracy of the order, and actively helping Fortuna to promote disaster relief and reconstruction work. These are all what Li You did.

It can be said that without him, Fortuna might even be just a ruin today.

Of course, Credo was also very grateful to Dante. Dante's contribution to stopping the Pope and defeating the Savior was also great, so there was no need to mention it. As for the fact that it was Gloria who brought the magic sword and magic weapon that made the plan of the cult move forward quickly, Credo naturally did not mention it.

After expressing his gratitude, Credo also explained his thoughts.

He had previously publicly stated that he would plead guilty and be executed after Fortuna was back on track, and this had not changed. But before that, he wanted to take the remaining, reliable members of the order and re-edit the doctrine of the order, not only to keep up with the times, but also to let the believers understand the true soul of Sparta.

For this reason, he also asked Dante if he had anything to share about this matter.

But Dante just scratched his ears and replied, "After all, it's ironic that you worship a demon as a god, isn't it?"

"This..." Credo was stunned.

"I've also taken a quick look at your scriptures. Honestly, if it weren't for the name 'Sparta' written on it, I really can't see how he is similar to my father... You are only worshipping the gods of your own imagination." Dante spoke bluntly and silenced Credo.

"So don't ask me. Why don't you ask someone else, like... Nero! What do you think?"

Nero didn't expect to be asked this question, but after thinking about it, Sparta was his "ancestor" after all, so he answered:

"I do think that the records in the scriptures are too much of a religious embellishment... But I also think that some things must remain unchanged."

Nero looked at Dante and Credo and said seriously, "The magic swordsman Sparda is willing to go to war with his own people in order to protect the innocent and weak. In his chest, he must have a heart that can understand and love others. Perhaps this is what the canon should focus on?"

Dante and Credo were stunned when they heard this.

When did Nero become so talkative?

Li You clapped his hands with a smile on his face: "Well said! If the magic swordsman Sparda heard this, he would be proud of you."

He looked at Dante and said, "Look at them. They are all descendants of Sparta. You are older than them. Why can't you say such things?"

Dante: “…”

Nero: “…”

It’s not clear whether Nero can speak, but everyone knows that you can’t speak.

Credo seemed to be thinking deeply: "...Maybe, this is the way it should be."

He didn't stay any longer and soon said goodbye and left.

The remaining three people, Li You, Dante and Nero, looked at each other for a moment, and Dante said, "By the way, do you still have the wine from last time?"

……

Two days later, in Nero's newly rented office.

This small building was chosen by Nero and Gillie together. The second floor is their residence, and the first floor is used for business.

The small building had been cleaned. Jillie was busy in the kitchen, while Nero was sitting at the dining table outside with Dante.

"...So, Li You and the others have all left, and Tracy Letty went back even earlier. Why are you still here?" Nero asked Dante.

Dante still sat back in an unruly posture: "You still haven't paid me for a month's worth of pizza. How can I go back now?"

“I never promised to provide you with pizza for a month!” Nero wanted to slam the table, but he gave up for the sake of Jillie.

Dante laughed, "Alright! Stop being so petty. Don't worry, I won't stay too long. It's almost time for me to go back... Let's finish this meal."

As they were talking, Jillie had finished her work. Wearing thick heat-insulating gloves, she brought out the tray and said, "The pizza is ready, guys, be careful of the heat!"

Dante was still staring at Nero, and Jillie walked by them without paying much attention. Seeing Nero's unhappy face, Dante felt very happy and grabbed a piece of pizza and stuffed it into his mouth.

“…Ugh!!”

Then he suddenly retched.

Nero: “???”

Ji Liye also ran out of the kitchen: "What's wrong!?"

Dante held onto the table and raised his head, looking at the pizza on the table. His hand trembled as he pointed at the black fruits dotted between the slices of ham on the surface of the pizza: "What... is that!?"

Ji Liye was confused: "It's olives? One of the local specialties. Mr. Li You told me that you like this very much, so I..."

Dante flew into a rage and screamed to the sky: "Li You, Li You——!! Aaaaaaah!!"

(End of this chapter)