Chapter 1409: Weng Falos 3.5 (439)

Miss Kaguya wants me to confess.

Hahaha—!

Ishigami laughed so hard his stomach cramped, and he collapsed onto the sofa, rolling back and forth.

"No, don't laugh at the challenge? Fine, fine… I admit I lost."

Even the usually stern Xiao Mizi couldn't stay tense for a moment, wiping the tears of laughter from his eyes: "Just give Xingdan a fate in the universe—'Abstract', let Xing become the 'Abstract' star diviner. This is a moment that concerns the life‑and‑death crisis of the whole galaxy, and she, she actually… don't laugh at the challenge?"

Xiao Mizi even had a premonition that Aha would especially like this gifted contestant.

"Um… why doesn't Laigushi continue the sharp critique?" Compared to the abstract masterpiece Xing just produced, Shikimiya Kaguya was still not satisfied with Laigushi's earlier "spicy" commentary.

"For example, make a sharp critique of all forces in the universe from start to finish?" Ishigami recalled many video types he had recently seen on YouTube.

"That's not necessary to be so complicated; I just think Laigushi's sharp critiques of these forces are fun. Don't you want to hear, from a genius's perspective, what major powers like Interstellar Peace Company, Luminous Memory Court, or a clan look like?"

Shikimiya paused, then continued: "The most important thing… although its recent evaluations sounded harsh, it undeniably has some reference value. There are many forces in the universe we are unfamiliar with, such as the Ninth Agency related to the Void. If Laigushi also knows about these… I want to hear how it would sharply critique the Ninth Agency."

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""What's wrong?""

"Since just now, Thus we output Thus we output keludela has noticed Laigushi's gaze constantly focused on the nearby crowd."

""Excuse me. Just confirming whether your two distinguished guests have any abnormalities—" Laigushi smiled, "Hehe. It seems everything is normal.""

""Continuing the previous topic, your soldiers… do they know what price they must pay for the 'Law' trial? If I recall correctly, you once lost a match against Talandon due to insufficient sacrifice…"''

Thus we output Thus we output keludela's face instantly turned cold: "How dare you put the words 'failure' and me in the same sentence?"

""Forgive my slip of the tongue, Lord Caesar.""

""Speak cautiously. You only need to know that my victory in the trial is already decided. For conquest, even without the 'Law' trial, they have already sworn to sacrifice. So tell me… if everything proceeds as agreed, how would you advise me to deal with that… 'Savior'?""

""Good question. Do not be deceived by her; that extraterrestrial body harbors a destructive seed (star core) and must not be allowed to tarnish your brilliance… The wisest decision is to let me handle her.""

Thus we output Thus we output keludela raised an eyebrow: "Do you intend to use extrajudicial punishment on her?"

"Perhaps 'experiment' is a more fitting term."

"……"

Thus we output Thus we output keludela paused a moment, then slowly turned: "The guests' patience is limited; I intend to dissolve the illusion and go to the banquet. I will take your counsel and step down for now, Divine Officer, and return to Aohema. You also don't wish to face those two directly, right?"

"Exactly," Laigushi said, "Unfortunately, Antikythera people are not fond of drinking. Before leaving, I will substitute spirit for a cup of wine, to toast your boundless ambition."

"Indeed. That Divine Officer's plot… is plainly revealed," Haisen, having listened to the whole scene, wore a murderous hue, "Thank you both for your heroic sacrifice; I shall dissolve the illusion. This is Caesar's final speech before the campaign, and probably the only chance to sway her heart."

"I will secure a moment for your offering, and also prepare for any contingency… From now on, it depends on your performance."

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Genshin Impact.

"Hey hey hey, this 'Her Majesty the Empress' won't really believe Laigushi's slander, will she?" Dadarriya spread his hands, "Even I can tell, there's not a single good word in his speech."

"'Experiment'…" Sandone squinted slightly, a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, "Although I also work in experiments and research, I must say that when it uttered those two words, its figure overlapped in my mind with that beast Detorre."

Suppressing the surge of excitement inside, Sandone's emotional-processing module seemed to run at high speed, causing even his skin to become scorching and the gears behind him to spin rapidly.

"This arrogance and indifference that treats everyone as experimental creations… seeing it once makes me want to beat it each time!"

"Honestly, I don't think Thus we output Thus we output keludela can't discern the deeper meaning in Laigushi's words," Arechino calmly lifted the tea cup before her, "Although her ideals differ from our Empress's, the fact that many ministers follow her unto death, even willingly sacrifice, shows she is a ruler no less outstanding than the Empress. Similar slanders... must have appeared more than once in her life."

"How many times such slanders have appeared is irrelevant; what matters is that she believed this time."

Dadarriya placed his hand on his forehead and sighed, "Alas… perhaps she has indeed made many wise decisions before, but this time her folly will directly send Weng Falos—no, the entire galaxy away!"

"Don't overthink it; when the fourteen systems arise, the Iron Tomb will still be born," Arechino calmly reminded.

"So, with some time before the fourteen systems, what can we do in advance?" Dadarriya habitually turned his head toward Sandone—dealing with a problem unsolvable by conventional force, seeking Sandone's help is often the best choice.

"What do you think I'm doing?" Feeling the scorching gaze beside him, Sandone snorted irritably, "If I could block the Iron Tomb's impact on Teyvat, I'd already be a member of the Genius Club."

"If the Iron Tomb's birth is a disaster affecting the entire universe, it is certainly not a crisis that a single person—or even a god—can handle with effort. Though the Empress has her ideals, I think dealing with the Iron Tomb may be more urgent."

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""Caesar—Caesar has arrived!""

Seeing Caesar ascend the throne, the ministers below bowed their heads and paid their respects.

"No need for excessive courtesy. I was delayed by urgent matters, so I should make amends. The curtain of concealment approaches, and you have already had three rounds of wine; I will forgo the formalities—any warrior who has fought alongside me should already understand those words in their heart."

"Duanfeng Count loudly echoed, 'Caesar's words are all decrees!'"

"Beside them, Duke Donglin sneered, 'Are you out of your mind, Count Duanfeng? Caesar despises flattery.'"

"As soon as the words fell, the ministers burst into laughter, and the venue was filled with a lively atmosphere."