Zongman: Beginning with the Killer Queen

Aleister narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the communicator that was constantly hissing due to the communication interruption.

The magic power all over his body seemed to have unlocked some kind of seal, twisting and rising in the culture fluid that maintained his life, shaking out circles of ripples, and screaming crazily in the atmosphere.

Behind him, the flame-like light expanded wantonly, echoing his strength that continued to grow and grow.

"You, with the magical name of Beast666, couldn't help but see the real beast of the apocalypse?"

The radiant Aiwass chuckled and swallowed up the scarlet light and shadow.

"After all, I'm still human."

Aleister did not refute his guardian angel's teasing.

Because in his voice, which is both a man and a woman, a saint and a sinner, without any change, anyone can hear the emotions surging in it.

"If I don't feel any emotion when facing such original karmic sins, it means that I have deviated from my original intention."

For Aleister, who denies the possibility of becoming a demon and plans everything as a human, hatred and pain are the driving forces that motivate him.

Aleister's face was calm, and his eyes gradually became darker, like a deep lake.

"What I care about is the reaction of the supreme bishop. As the leader of the Puritan Church, after realizing Roland's body, her reaction was a little subtle."

Aleister expected that Roland's information would gradually leak out.

That's why he directly gave Aiwass' codename 'Dragon' to Roland to confuse the outside world.

It was not that he couldn't stop Laura from using the Forbidden Book Directory to snoop for information, but since he was at the Blue Dream Company's headquarters with strict defensive measures, Roland did not activate the intelligence blockade.

Aleister, who had a non-interference covenant, was naturally not allowed to go out without permission, but such a cover-up behavior really made him discover some clues.

"Whether Laura keeps the Index of Forbidden Books or hand over Kanzaki Kaori, I won't be surprised. With that woman's status and style in Puritanism, she will not let her faith influence her judgment."

Before Academy City was established, Aleister, who was on the run, had many encounters with the Puritans who were chasing him, so he was very familiar with Laura's character.

"She would just see these as necessary sacrifices until she was ready."

"But it's a bit strange to take the initiative to ask Qingjiao to assist the development of Blue Dream Company as an apology. This is no longer compensation, but a gesture of goodwill."

Aleister glanced at the communicator and turned it off completely.

Just now, he and Laura concluded consultations on the Puritan invasion of Blue Dream Company.

The other party seemed to have reached an urgent consensus with the British royal family and chose to pay a price to calm the incident while retaining the covenant.

In addition to the conditions negotiated before, Laura also agreed to assist Blue Dream Company's product promotion in the name of Puritanism.

This is undoubtedly very suspicious.

Even in the real world, the declining religious power still has a certain influence among believers.

Not to mention that because of the existence of magic, the religious forces in the forbidden world really have their own army and alternative magic nuclear bombs.

No matter how superior and convenient the technology is, it will not be disseminated if there is political inclination.

Therefore, in many matters, even Academy City, which has mastered advanced technology, cannot have a say.

Academy City is able to possess technology that is thirty years ahead of the outside world. In addition to its own location advantages, there are also reasons why other countries are suppressing technological progress.

If Dream Creator were not really involved in arms competition, they would still be blocked from this red line, but overall, the outside world is still wary of Blue Dream and its equipment.

Although they do not ban the sale, they will still require Blue Dream to add warning signs on the outer packaging.

Generally speaking, if you really want to get closer, as long as the Puritans show acquiescence, these additional difficulties will naturally subside.

But taking the initiative to endorse is another matter. This is completely using Puritan's credibility to guarantee Blue Dream's products.

Academy City, nicknamed Blue Dream's colony, has only just reached this level, and it's not even that exaggerated.

"Knowing that Roland is in charge of the 'Dragon', Academy City's ultimate weapon, she still shows her kindness to it without hesitation. She behaves like a child attracted to the devil."

"Maybe that's it? Laura has never been kind to the scientific side, and her origins are also a secret within the Puritan Church."

Aiwass said softly: "Perhaps, the truth is as simple and pure as you said. She was attracted by the beast of the Apocalypse, this ancient dragon named Satan, the devil."

The words sounded more like relief, but Aleister's eyes narrowed.

"Is this your intuition again?"

"No, it's just speculation and...expectation."

After hearing Aleister's emotional words for a long time, Aiwass was stunned for a moment and looked up at the false starry sky inside the building.

"——I'm really looking forward to it."

The guardian angel looks holy, but his clear pupils are burning with fire.

"The demon god who hides in the hidden world and awaits judgment."

"The Fantasy Killer whose growth trajectory has completely deviated."

“The arrogant man is not content with standing at the right hand of God.

"There are also you who have been dormant for decades, the Puritan leader with unknown purpose, the ancient dragon and Adam who came from outside the world to carry hope, and the magnetic field power that has begun to spread. The light of each of them is enough It’s hopeless to shine in this night.”

Aiwass stretched out his hand and made a gesture of shaking hands.

The scattered star points on her body seemed to be light and airy, but as soon as they landed on the barrier, the false universe around her rippled and roared like a resurrection.

"When I think that the time is almost up, I can't wait to see where this world will go."

“Will it fall into the endless abyss and turn into the initial zero point, or will it turn into a chaotic future where hope and despair cannot be seen?”

The pure white angel that descended from the mural shone brightly and showed a smile that feared that the world would not be in chaos.

"As an angel, you look forward to turmoil and war so much. You are really retro."

Aleister said softly.

As messengers of God, the image of angels is associated with peace, which is a new trend after the Renaissance.

Their original purpose was to serve the only god, to use fire and sword to bring warnings to the world, or to expel demons.

"Without setbacks, the human heart cannot be sharpened."

"Without war, the preciousness of peace cannot be reflected."

"Without disaster, there is no way to identify the king I should pursue."

Aiwass's expression was calm and gentle, and the halo above his head became more and more sacred.

That unobservable face also had a bit more real brilliance.

"Such a grand stage has begun, how can I not be happy about it?"

"..."

Aleister was silent for a moment, with a look of interest in his eyes.

"Can a being that clearly surpasses humans and stands at the apex of the universe have such feelings?"

"If the world were full of fools who would wear away their feelings over time, you wouldn't be so distressed."

Aiwass smiled nonchalantly and changed the subject.

"Contractor Aleister Crowley, no matter who you are, don't erase the weak heart that drove you to this point in the first place."

"Because that is the proof that you, as a human being, are qualified to achieve happiness."

Aleister did not ask any further questions.

"it's time."

He said calmly and closed his eyes again. Only the sound of mechanical operation and bubbles rising around him showed that he had not yet fallen into a deep sleep.

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Today's modern society is a powder keg that can be ignited at any time.

The coexistence of the science side and the magic side seems beautiful, but for beasts with power, wanting to seize more territory is an instinct engraved in their bones.

For the magic side that has the upper hand, the vigilance and threats brought by science are an enduring topic.

They do hold power and will not decline like the Moon Magician.

However, it is not difficult to see that the development and progress of science is the general trend of history. It is foreseeable that in the next hundred years, the living environment of magic will be further compressed.

If you are not willing to decline in the competition of the new era, you must resist. This is the tacit consensus.

And because of the existence of the science side, many conflicts have accumulated, and the tit-for-tat confrontation within the magic side has also been brought to light.

Want to regain status, want to annex science for the future, want revenge...

Careers with different goals have cast a shadow over the world's situation and future, turning it into a pool of muddy water that no one can see clearly.

The harbingers of war are inevitable.

Everyone understands this, especially for Kanzaki Kaori, who is a saint.

But even if she realizes that her encounter may be a key event that triggers the situation, her sense of urgency cannot be focused on this aspect.

Because there are more important things waiting for her now.

"She's healthy."

In the consulting room, the doctor with a frog face turned his head.

Perhaps because he knew he looked like a frog, he also put a sticker of Guatai on the ID card on his chest.

"If it weren't for my poor medical skills, then this would have been conclusive."

"Thank you, doctor."

Kanzaki Kaori breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully.

Among the permissions of Blue Dream Company, the doctor named Netherland Chasing Soul was given a very high permission level even without the installation of Dream Creator.

Although she didn't trust Roland very much, after meeting the doctor in person, she quickly put aside those unnecessary worries.

This has nothing to do with the difference between science and magic. This is indeed a doctor who is trustworthy and has superb medical skills.

Even Kanzaki Kaori, who is a saint, couldn't help but feel a bit of respect for his serious and responsible attitude toward patients after communicating with him.

In other words, the only issues worth worrying about now are...

Kanzaki Kaori turned his head and looked at Index who exclaimed like a milk cat.

The girl was enjoying Roland's childish lifting game.

"Huhu..."

After noticing Kanzaki Kaori's gaze, Index immediately shrank her neck warily, hugged Roland's legs, and stuck out her little head.

"There's only one last check left, Index. You can leave here after it's over."

Although they were words of calm but hidden concern, when the target of the words was Kanzaki Kaori, the pure white nun shook her head like a rattle.

"No, even if it's the church's order, I don't want to be alone with scientists anymore!"

Although she claims to be a nun with philanthropy, Index only hates scientists.

Although magicians are also mostly weirdos, at least there are no scientist weirdos yet.

Even the Index of Forbidden Books cannot escape the knowledge formed on the magic side.

She definitely didn't want to be alone with him when there was a companion. What's more, it was even more suspicious when the magician who was originally thought to be an enemy suddenly turned into a protector.

"Don't be willful, Index, go ahead, I will wait for you here."

But Roland's gentle voice stopped the girl's thinking.

Index pouted, her face full of displeasure, and she pulled the other party's sleeve roughly.

"It's okay, Miss Index. It's very simple. Besides, I have prepared strawberry cake. You can eat as much as you want after the inspection."

Seeing Roland speak, Mingtu Zhuihun also said in time.

He is a professional when it comes to smoothing things over and coaxing patients. He must not only heal the body, but also soothe the mind. This is a principle he learned a long time ago.

"Gulu gulu..."

When the word "strawberry cake" appeared, Index's belly also let out a mournful sound.

Because she has complete memory ability, although she does not need to clear her memory, the huge amount of memory still increases the girl's need for energy, causing her to have an amazingly strong appetite.

The tip of her nose moved slightly, her eyes brightened, but in the end she couldn't resist the temptation, and obediently followed Mingtu Zhuihun out of the consultation room.

Looking at the girl's leaving figure, Kanzaki Kaori's eyes were a little complicated.

This difference in attitude is too obvious...

Being treated like this by his former friend, even though he knew there was a reason, Kanzaki Kaori still had mixed feelings.

"You and that child just met for the first time. Why is she so clingy to you? I am obviously the one who defeated the automatic secretary."

"If I have to find a reason, it's probably the difference in affinity."

Roland said softly.

"And if I really want to talk about the credit, whether it was lifting the collar technique or restoring all the hidden dangers in her brain to a brand new level, it was all done by me."

"From this point of view, I may have the same meaning to that child as the first person that a hatchling meets, just like an elder relative."

Kanzaki Kaori was silent.

Although she was quite critical of Roland's theory, after learning the inside story of Puritanism, she also understood that Index's current situation was indeed much better than before.

Otherwise, being located in Puritanism, she would sooner or later be used to death in a war that breaks out at some unknown time, until she is abandoned.

Although Roland was also using it, he didn't care about the power of the automatic secretary. What he valued more was her duty as a library.

"Now that you know that Index has this kind of feeling for you, how about you behave a little more respectfully?"

Kanzaki Kaori frowned and said shyly.

Her current duty is to be Index's guard, and the girl likes to stick to Roland.

Therefore, she has personal experience of how difficult it is to talk about Roland's daily life.

"At least don't announce it during the day... No, even if it is during the day, at least bring in a few less people."

"There are only four people in the ITEM team. Forget about Frenda, one of Takitsubo and Mugino, who are familiar with Index, should be left behind."

There was also a bit of resentment in the female saint's tone.

Apart from Roland, the people who have the closest relationship with Index are actually the ITEM team who brought her back, and the child even regards them as companions.

Apart from daily travels, I often go to play with that group of girls.

In order to prevent the pure Index from seeing something unsightly, Kanzaki Kaori had to pay attention to Roland's every move most of the time so as to stop Index in time.

Even if the lights were turned off at night to prevent the girl from being naughty, the female saint never stopped.

Thanks to this, her corner has been enjoying listening to it these days.

Thinking of the Mi Mi sound last night, Kanzaki Kaori blushed and coughed lightly.

"Anyway, you said you are not interested in Index, so..."

"On that matter, please allow me to change my answer."

Kanzaki Huozhi was stunned for a moment, his slender eyebrows raised, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Change your answer? What does that mean?"

"——My previous impression of her was a bit too preconceived. After all, the descriptions of her in my memory are not enough."

"But after personal contact, I realized that it is really pleasant to get along with such an innocent but strong girl."

Roland said sincerely.

"So, I just fell back into an old, well-known habit."

"Old habit?"

Kanzaki Kaori looked at Roland coldly, with an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

"Ah, by the way, it is indeed not famous here yet, so let me describe it in more popular terms."

Seeing Kanzaki Kaori's unconscious frown, Roland's lips also curved in an imperceptible arc.

"I mean...I regretted it."