Zongman: Beginning with the Killer Queen

"Gululu..."

Tiny bubbles continued to spread in the life support device. Aleister was suspended in the liquid with an expressionless face, and his empty eyes continued to drift away, without focus.

"Does this kind of cleaning up the mess make you wake up and think? Aleister..."

Inside the windowless building, the angel floating safely above Aleister calmly asked his contractor questions.

But it's clear from the quiet smile on her face that she's not aiming for the answer to that question.

"Because Roland is worthy of doing this."

The indifferent mechanical sound also sounded as always.

As if he didn't understand Aiwass's hint at all, Aleister's words still contained no emotion.

Usually, most of his thinking is assisted by machines, and he uses the question-and-answer artificial intelligence he built to issue orders.

Only when an unpredictable predetermined situation occurs, Aleister will break away from his hibernation-like state and think wholeheartedly.

"I don't want to interfere with the development of other situations because they will definitely be under my control. It's better to use this balanced approach to prevent unnecessary interference from my doomed fate."

“But with variables, such arrogance is no longer possible.”

"Really," Aiwass said noncommittally, "Does this cautious attitude represent proof that you have changed after seeing hope?"

"It's just a matter of assessing the situation."

After receiving the information from the processing unit and the airborne return line, Aleister's eyes moved slightly.

“Judging from today’s harvest, the reliability of this approach has been confirmed again.”

Although those who died were all unimportant characters, to Aleister, the value they brought when they died was much higher than when they were alive.

Just like the waste in experiments must be destroyed uniformly to prevent secrets from being leaked.

The traces left in this one-sided battle gave Aleister a lot of information.

"Adjusting the atomic structure, using apparent power to change and decompose the properties of the human body and flesh and blood in an instant, and having super-intuitive sensing capabilities..."

Aleister summed up the new power displayed by Roland and fell into deep thought.

"Although it is a completely different power from what he has shown before, the potential of this seed is enough to move people."

"He claims that this is the level of 500,000 horses. Even if calculated on a 100-point scale, it is indeed very exciting."

When talking about business, Aiwass was also much more serious.

"The most important thing is that this power, which has nothing to do with AIM power and magic, is actually perfectly compatible with the physical phase."

Both have abilities that are compatible with physical phases. In the current Academy City, even level 5 superpowers can only compete with one person against an army.

This is already the limit of current ability development in Academy City, not to mention that even a higher-level absolute ability user cannot reach the final level in Aleister's plan.

After all, even if this new path is taken, it will only be comparable to the Demon God. Even reaching the same level will require longer efforts than before.

Rather than realizing its value, it is more convenient to use it as a cover.

But the power shown by Roland is completely different. The ability to grow step by step, almost omnipotence, the versatility like a god, and the user is aware of the level of the devil, but still resolutely chooses this path. .

The combined information perfectly matched Aleister's idea of ​​a top replacement.

"More intelligence is needed. It seems that psychological control can only be removed from the existing plan."

Aleister summed up the incident in a calm tone.

"Is it okay like this?" Aiwass said leisurely.

She was not feeling pity for Shokuhou Misaki. Although she was the superior fifth in Academy City, this kind of power was not worth mentioning in terms of Aleister's overall situation.

At best, it is just usable, and there are many ways to replace her function.

The key is Roland. In the future, as his interference increases and more and more plans are involved, some irreplaceable objects will always be offset.

Of course a person with superpowers is nothing, but what if it's a fantasy killer? At that time, will Aleister continue to let things go?

In other words, even if he is willing to deal with Roland's aftermath, whether he can handle it in the future is another matter.

Using Academy City's status as the world's top, Aleister can strategize and control the direction of the world, but once he gets out of control, the chain reaction will inevitably be something he didn't expect.

"It doesn't matter."

After a moment of silence, Aleister sighed slightly.

"Only in terms of worrying about losing control, we are on the same side."

Aiwass's worries are not unreasonable, but from Roland's perspective, he also has such concerns.

Roland and Aleister have always maintained a non-interfering approach with regard to who takes the lead in the plan and in what manner.

But in terms of not wanting to lose control, their bottom line is exactly the same.

"Accepting that invitation is a signal that he intends to restrain himself. The forces involved behind psychological mastery can just be his ticket."

"Create a force?"

Aiwass nodded, understanding what Aleister was thinking.

From the perspective of performance, this unknown power has a very low demand for society and materials.

In addition, Roland himself also has a noble status above the phase, which can be said to be omnipotent in the material world.

In this case, the only value of power to him is the people who make up the power.

"AIM's position is the right way of physical phase, and that unknown power is also within the rules of physical phase interpretation. If you use the environment of this academy city to create a power, if it goes smoothly, you will get two results."

Aiwass's words became shorter, but the frequency of the halo emitting glory on his head flashed much faster.

"First, from the bottom to the top, break through the boundary of the phase blockade, and then..."

"--From the top to the bottom."

When mentioning this, Aleister's eyes also stagnated slightly, as if he saw the future that was about to be born.

"The existence named Roland will become the source of power of this otherworldly superpower."

"..."

"And by that time, will he become the hope that meets your requirements, Aiwass?"

Aleister asked back to the angel who was his greatest reliance.

Roland and he have the same goal, but the process is very different, while Aiwas is the opposite.

Her goal is to pursue a {king}, but to achieve this, cooperating with Aleister to solve the phase is just a process to achieve the goal.

Based on the contradiction of position, although the relationship between Aleister and Aiwas can make him give his back to each other wholeheartedly, this trust comes from the various control methods set on her and the recognition of the concept, rather than the real unreserved.

"Like you, Aleister, I also need more observation, but as I said before, you will give up your usual profit-first approach because of the power of the other world, so it is natural for me to change."

"I understand."

Aleister closed his eyes again and did not make any comments on the words of the Holy Guardian Angel.

Seeing his performance, Aiwas's mouth corners also slightly raised, hiding in the overlapping phases again.

After the brightest light source disappeared, the windowless building fell into silence again, and only the cold sound of mechanical operation was still ringing from time to time, as if indicating that this restless night has not yet ended.

——

"Speaking of which, where are we going next?"

Looking at Roland walking slowly ahead and enjoying the night view, Shokuhou Misaki puffed up her cheeks slightly and stamped her feet angrily.

After walking out of the alley, although she couldn't relax rationally, the relief of surviving the crisis made her completely lose such feelings.

Even her will to fight was shaken.

After having someone to rely on, the fatigue that was ignored in the life-and-death situation before suddenly surged up again.

Now, let alone fighting with all her strength, she even had to deliberately use her willpower to keep herself from fainting in the rapidly increasing fatigue.

It was okay when she was held, but now she had to rely on herself to walk. On the road where the destination was not determined, she urgently wanted to rest.

But Roland, a strong man, seemed to be unaware of her difficulties and continued to move forward at a leisurely pace.

"I haven't decided yet, but no matter what, I have to walk to the main road before making a decision."

"Hmm..."

Shokuhou Misaki was silent for a while, and reluctantly agreed with this statement.

In order to avoid being chased, she ran too deep into these deserted alleys.

And one of the few vehicles that can be accommodated in this alley, the bicycles placed randomly, also turned into a pile of scrap metal in the initial deadlock attack, causing the girl to rely on her own legs at this time.

If I had known that it would become the situation today, I should have skipped fewer physical education classes in the past.

Although the idea drawn from such a profound lesson is just to skip a few classes, rather than to change my past and focus on training in the future, it feels a bit subtle.

But for Shokuhou Misaki herself, this more credible regret can be regarded as a true desire to change.

But this change that can only take effect in the future obviously can't help her now.

And out of a proud mentality, the girl couldn't immediately be thick-skinned and ask Roland to help her in front of the excuse that she had just agreed to Roland in order to repay a favor.

I feel like once I make this move, I can never turn back.

Shokuhou Misaki clenched her teeth quietly.

But after walking a few more steps, her legs gradually turned from heavy as if filled with lead to numbness, and this persistence was broken.

"Ah, really, never mind!"

She was originally a physical waste, and she had such an intimate princess hug with Roland. Compared with the remaining modesty, the instinctive needs were more important.

The blushing girl took a few steps forward in self-abandonment, and then hugged Roland's arm, pressing her soft body tightly against him, and giving all her weight to him.

"What's wrong, Shokuhou-san, can't you walk anymore?"

So, when Roland in front of her still asked teasing questions from time to time.

Shokuhou Misaki also pursed her lips tightly, actively cooperating with the other party's posture, and launched a counterattack without hesitation.

"Hmph, are you so proud of your physical strength? The so-called relying on your own feet is just a word to encourage people to work hard. There is no need for people like me to show off in this regard!"

"Even this level of sophistry can't change the fact that you are a physical waste," Roland sighed, "But I don't intend to talk about this issue."

Under the angry gaze of the girl, Roland put his hand gently on the other person's shoulder without caring, letting the majestic power naturally flow through the other person's body.

"What I mean is, since you can't hold on any longer, you should just say it. Can't I just help you regain your strength?"

"Eh?"

A feeling of comfort, like being blown by a breeze, instantly penetrated Shokuhou Misaki's body. The pain and fatigue accumulated from the excessive exercise just now seemed like they had never happened at all.

Even the slender arms that hugged Roland tightly seemed to have endless strength.

This guy!

At this moment, Shokuhou-san reacted and looked at Roland with gritted teeth.

It was impossible for the other party not to notice that he was tired, and also knew that he was trying to show off his strength. The reason why he deliberately did not say anything was to see what he looked like at this moment.

But although as long as she loosened her hands, the second half of Roland's plan would be defeated, such an approach was obviously not in line with her wishes.

So Shokuhou-san had no choice but to look at Roland with contempt.

Of course, unlike her, with Roland's thick skin, he completely ignored this and even smiled even happier.

Seeing this, the girl could only sigh helplessly and cough.

"So, have you set the next goal? There are a lot of preliminary preparations to create a force."

Although many of the so-called forces exist based on personal force, it does not mean that the peripheral parts are unimportant.

The level of assets, reputation before the public, the research plans that have been realized, how many researchers there are, and the core goals and prospects for the future are all extremely important parts.

To develop, the slow conversion of these potentials into resources is an essential part.

However, since Roland can contact the chairman, these trivial matters should not be difficult...

"Well, the initial preparations are almost done." Roland showed a confident smile. "Except for the undecided location, penniless situation, unclear prospects, and the lack of fame, the rest is completed."

"Isn't this just because you haven't made any preparations?"

Shokuhou Misaki roared in anger, but Roland still didn't pay attention.

"Who said that? Didn't I already hold the core conditions in my hands?"

"Core conditions?"

Roland smiled slightly, raised his other hand into the air, and slowly clenched it.

"Yes, isn't strength my qualification? As long as I have it, the rest of the things can be easily solved. If it's too troublesome to build it yourself, wouldn't it be better to grab the ready-made one?"

It’s a violent argument that points directly to the underlying logic, but it does get to the essence of the problem.

Even her methods are, in essence, confirmation of this theory.

Shokuhou Misaki's expression froze, and finally he sighed helplessly.

"In that case, do you want to come to the talent house?"