Chapter 1426: with translation of chapter title

NO．42: Possible but not very likely.

Teresen's security patrols operate on a shift system, one cycle per day, so Sai Luo has time to substitute for Gechengwangpai in transporting training equipment.

At the same time, it also makes Holohaiya's appearance all the more justified.

So justified that even if Suzi's smile were as icy as ever, it couldn't affect her smile.

She was very happy; anyone could see that.

When she took a step, leaning slightly forward to approach the strange creature on the bench, the first to react was Manchester Chazuo.

The black-haired horse girl reached out first with both hands, first picking up the little flood dragon together with the terminal it was holding, then stepped back two steps, while the brown-haired horse girl also timely stepped forward, blocking in front of the former.

The raised sleeves crossed, forcibly pulling out a pale blue light band, which remained conspicuous even under the blazing sun, and could even draw the gazes of the horse girls and trainers training nearby.

That was Kalmira's light whip; she wielded it so effortlessly without even thinking, which in turn made Holohaiya's smile grow richer by a bit.

"I'm a bit curious, what's your current adaptation rate?"

As fellow users of monster cards, Holohaiya not only has knowledge in this area, but also the ability to obtain information that should not be hidden.

Even though there are people like Meipu Bourbon and Aimu Zhiji who, although they hold monster cards and have been given related knowledge by Aomo, still completely fail to realize that this could be considered a mental appraisal device—these little girls.

But as a senior with rich life experience, Holohaiya had already realized the alternative use of the term 'adaptation rate' when she first heard it.

At present, the news of Chazuo's dream duel with Ling has not yet spread, but there is Chasu reporting to all sides—Chazuo's compatibility is abnormally changing, requiring extra attention, yet the Feathered Serpent already can ascertain that certain things are quietly happening.

Think about who that child clings to most, then consider the meaning behind the astonishing compatibility; one could say that the moment Holohaiya saw Aomo transform into this appearance, several possible developments flashed through her mind.

One of those possibilities is almost a fact.

But that doesn't matter.

Yes, if she hadn't seen Aomo's appearance, she would still have the leisure to do some basic reasoning.

Among those conclusions, she looked to see if she could boost her favor with Aomo, and maybe even snag a few CGs of him as a bonus.

But she indeed saw Aomo's appearance.

She saw that it was almost a pocket-sized dragon snake undergoing a color reversal in contrast to the uncontrolled rainbow serpent divinity of the Guririt universe.

Things like a smaller Laoni, a two-headed eight-legged Bajie—Holohaiya had never heard of them, and didn't care.

Because the little cute creature belonging to her, she had already encountered.

Not only could it stir the hearts of maidens long dormant, but it could also touch the Feathered Serpent faith deeply buried in instinct by that surgery.

The original form of the Feathered Serpent clan is the rainbow serpent.

No longer a divine weave, an immense outline hard to see, but this tiny, icy, just-pinched soft form that can be directly touched—a cute figure!

Holohaiya was desperately trying to suppress some excessive indiscretions, even some perverse impulses, and also desperately managing her expression; deep down she even felt a little relief.

She was relieved that the disturbance of these two little girls brought her back to her usual pace.

Although she still hated to part with that noble existence... but now that it's come to this, trying to take it back would be troublesome.

Moreover...

【You should leave as soon as possible】

Behind Ailisuzhi, and also on the double palms held up by Manchester Chazuo, the little flood dragon continued to coil around the terminal, yet it did not obstruct the clear projection on the screen above.

The text visible only to Suzi's back, together with the still-sharp gaze from her memory two minutes ago, together attest to the clarity of Mr. Aomo's consciousness.

Perhaps it is still quite complete.

Then all the more reason to withdraw, even if it's to make up for that previous indiscretion.

Gazing at Suzi, who coldly asked, 'Do I really need to tell you?', Holohaiya temporarily set aside her thoughts.

"Of course not necessary; this is your freedom, but I suddenly thought of a point that Chasu's research has not yet covered……"

She paced slowly, like a snake.

She did not provoke the light whip or its impending brilliance; walking around Suzi and Chazuo's feet, at first glance it seemed Holohaiya was trying to apply pressure on them with this pace.

But what about in reality?

She was looking for a better angle from which she could see Chazuo's both hands.

Although this is such a hard-to-explain motive, and she also has a deep capacity for disguise as a foundation, Holohaiya's steps were light and unhurried, and the reasons she gave kept coming:

"That is, whether individuals who both use monster cards, when coexisting long-term, would promote each other's adaptation rates—I think this is a very constructive hypothesis, don't you think?"

"I think you're like a pseudoscientist."

Speaking bluntly, she easily uttered the most cutting insult that has remained unchanged in the scientific community for hundreds of years; Ailisuzhi merely lifted her sleeve slightly, shaking the light whip within: 'Monster cards have never had this kind of resonance; if you want to find a topic, you should pick something decent—yet you chose to say this to me.'

Saying this to herself, who jointly researches monster cards with Chasu, carries some meaning of spreading rumors to a professional's face, but now Suzi also isn't in the mood to laugh; she only feels her displeasure becoming ever more obvious.

【Hurry up!】

And the light screen behind her, as if it could read her mind, issued a warning amplified with urgency.

"It's indeed a theory that doesn't work in principle, but I think it already exists as a case."

"But since Suzi isn't interested in this, I can only regretfully leave."

"Get lost!"

Even though Suzi was acting far more irritable than usual, she still had not put away her dangerous weapon.

"See you next time, little Chazuo, and Mr. Aomo."

"I hope the time until we next meet in this form won't be too long."

Having said that, a sudden gust rose from the ground, blowing the two's coats into the air and also causing Suzi to lash her whip directly.

It cut off the airflow, tore open the vortex, leaving only a clearing where grass stains drifted down for the three of them to see.

"Guinea Pig, may I take leave and go back?" Suzi turned her head, still wearing that somewhat icy smile, as if calculating how to give the other a bit of color later.

【May I ask the reason?】

"Destroy those remaining products with awful side effects, then urgently develop an antidote to let you detach from this form—how about that? Any bit moved? Am I not an excellent responsible horse girl?"

【Approved, moved, you have always been an excellent horse girl】

"Indeed, we must let you change back quickly." With a flick of the wrist, the light whip instantly retracted, Suzi said in a displeased tone.

"This tone really makes it hard to tell if it's like that council president or Bourbon-kun. Alright, the number of people gathering around is increasing, let's go now, Chazuo, are you coming too?"

"Hmm."

Lowering his head, he exchanged a glance with the little flood dragon in his hand; Chazuo then lightly nodded at Suzi.

"Then let's go, so that woman doesn't come back looking for trouble. Tunshu-kun, why don't you consider firing her?"

【Probably not gonna work】

That answer was meaningless, because the Suzi walking ahead didn't look back, which instead made Aomo seem too serious.

As for that, the little flood dragon that slightly raised its head, as if sharing a tacit understanding, once again exchanged a glance with the black-haired horse girl.

But there aren't that many tacit understandings in this world.

What exists is merely, because they both care about the same person, closely monitoring her every move; after she continually shows something unusual, they hope to gain a similar harvest and thus want a companion's reference.

As long as they care enough, are attentive enough, and share the same worries, such a tacit glance will naturally arise.

Individuals who use the same monster cards, when coexisting long-term, promote each other's adaptation rate...

This theory has some impossibility to realize, but realizing the theory is possible.