I'm a little panicked when I cross the collapse

The addition of mechanical energy genius Velvi to the Firemoth was undoubtedly an exciting and memorable historical moment.

It is worth noting that this young and outstanding mechanic not only possesses extraordinary talent and brilliant wisdom, but is also renowned for his profound understanding and unique insights into the field of mechanical energy.

However, what is truly astonishing is that Vervi demonstrated remarkable abilities in less than a month.

Collaborating with Dr. Mei, she successfully assisted in the development of the third Divine Key—the Seven Thunders of Purification—and it passed the practical testing phase without incident. This achievement is nothing short of miraculous!

However... for Mei and others, the successful development of the Divine Key was an unprecedented achievement. However... the final test results of the Seven Thunders of Purification failed to satisfy the higher-ups of the Fire Moth.

After all, they invested such enormous human, material, and financial resources, and even used the invaluable Herrscher Core of the Third Herrscher, but in the end, all they got was an item that seemed to have no significant effect? ​​How could this not arouse doubt and dissatisfaction?

Although Dr. Mei had patiently and meticulously explained to everyone, "The Third Divine Key, the Seven Lightnings of Purification, possesses diverse combat forms and contains extremely terrifying lightning destructive energy. It is definitely not a simple or ordinary thing!"

Even so, those high-ranking leaders still seem unconvinced.

The reason is simple: in Dr. Mei's hands, the thing called the Third Divine Key looked too ordinary and commonplace, just an inconspicuous "lipstick"!

Thus, the research on the Divine Key was forced to stop! The higher-ups ordered Mei to devote more time and energy to how to further improve the strength of those participating in the fusion experiment.

Faced with this situation, Mei had no choice but to temporarily suspend the development project of the Divine Key and begin to recruit people with good Honkai adaptability within the Fire Moth in order to cultivate more Fusion Warriors.

At the same time, various types of collapse events, large and small, are emerging like mushrooms after rain, and the frequency of their occurrence is increasing.

The suffering is particularly acute among ordinary people in remote areas, whose lives are filled with extreme hardship. Even a large and powerful organization like the Moth of Fire is overwhelmed by the sheer complexity of the situation and struggles to address every aspect effectively.

But who could have imagined? A cataclysmic event is about to unfold... The sixth Herrscher—the Herrscher of Death—has emerged! Its arrival is like a bombshell, instantly detonating the entire world order.

Unlike any previous Herrscher, this Herrscher of Death displayed astonishing destructive power from the moment it was born: the terrifying energy it released easily destroyed several large cities with large populations in a European country!

The Fire Moth urgently dispatched dozens of fusion warriors, however... due to a misjudgment of the Herrscher of Death's abilities, all the warriors who went there perished, and the Fire Moth's branch in that region was destroyed.

The Sixth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Death, has vanished without a trace, and even the top-tier Honkai energy detection radar of the Firemoth cannot pinpoint its exact location.

The news spread like wildfire, and instantly, a powerful sense of fear and panic spread like a plague, engulfing everyone's hearts. People were gripped by extreme anxiety, fearing that the terrible collapse might suddenly befall them.

Some people began screaming hysterically and running away; others locked themselves in their homes, afraid to step out...

The entire human society seemed to be shrouded in an invisible shadow, and the atmosphere was so tense that it was suffocating.

Just then, a rumor quietly emerged and spread rapidly across the internet like wildfire.

Some claim that the Moth of Fire organization has not truly fulfilled its so-called mission—to resist the Honkai and protect the safety of the people.

On the contrary, their measures were utterly futile and did absolutely nothing to protect people's lives and property.

This rumor was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar as soon as it was detonated.

Netizens were outraged, and a barrage of condemnations poured in.

"The Moth That Chases Fire is a complete fraud!"

Who can we still trust?

Such comments flooded various forums and social media platforms, making the already tense situation even more out of control.

..................

At this very moment, Lu Qiong was quietly staying at his home (Himiko's house).

He walked leisurely to the living room sofa, sat down, picked up the remote control, and pressed a button, instantly turning on the television.

Then, he casually used the remote to change channels, eventually fixing the image on the channel that was broadcasting live news.

After doing all this, Lu Qiong did not immediately immerse himself in the news program. Instead, he stared intently at the exquisite watch on his wrist, silently counting the seconds in his mind: "1, 2, 3...".

Finally, accompanied by a crisp notification sound, "Beep!" Five minutes have passed.

Hearing the sound, Lu Qiong breathed a sigh of relief and slowly reached out to lift the lid of the instant noodle cup that was lying to the side. Instantly, a steaming aroma mixed with a rich fragrance wafted out.

However, faced with such tempting food, Lu Qiong didn't show much eagerness. He calmly picked up a pair of chopsticks from the table, picked up a few strands of noodles, savored them carefully, and then nodded in satisfaction, commenting...

"Yes, the instant noodles do taste pretty good."

He then leisurely ate his noodles, his eyes never leaving the constantly updating news on the television screen.

boom!

With a loud crash, the front door was violently flung open by a powerful force, as if it were about to tear the entire door frame apart. Immediately afterward, a figure rushed in—it was Himiko. Her face was contorted with rage, her eyes blazing with barely suppressed fury.

"Damn it! It's absolutely despicable!" Himiko said through gritted teeth, her voice filled with resentment and anger. As she spoke, she kept waving her fists, seemingly trying to vent her frustration.

"Those people are a bunch of unreasonable bastards!" Himiko grew increasingly furious. "I work tirelessly every day on missions, risking my life on the front lines, slaying one ferocious Honkai Beast after another, and what do I get in return? Just because of one small mistake by Flame Chaser, they've shifted all the blame onto us! This is utterly absurd and utterly unreasonable!"

However, faced with Himiko's fierce reaction, Lu Qiong, who was sitting at the table eating noodles, appeared unusually calm and composed.

He slowly slurped up a large mouthful of noodles, let out a long, satisfied sigh, and then slowly raised his head. In a calm and gentle tone, he advised Himiko, "Don't get angry over such things. It would be a loss if you ruined your health."

"How could I not be angry?!" Himiko's eyes widened as she roared furiously, "Those people are talking nonsense and twisting the truth! We've been working hard to protect this world from the Honkai, and yet they still dare to slander and defame us!"

“Do you know what? Today I visited several team members who were injured and hospitalized after fighting the Honkai Beasts. When they learned about what was happening outside, they were all very sad, and some even burst into tears on the spot. They felt that everything they had done was in vain, and their original passion to save the world had been shattered.”

One of the younger ones cried and asked me, "Captain, what are we fighting and risking our lives every day to kill Honkai Beasts? In the end, all we get is endless accusations and insults. What's the point of all our hard work?"

"How should I respond when I hear him say that? Should I advise him to continue fighting for these idiots and give everything for them?"

Lu Qiong shook his head: "Humans are an extremely complex species. The Sixth Herrscher disappeared without a trace, and no place is safe anymore. Ordinary people live in constant fear, afraid that the Herrscher will appear next to them. Under such a high-pressure social situation, they need an outlet to release their frustrations, and the Moths that made a mistake in their actions naturally became the punching bag."

boom!

Himiko suddenly slammed her hand on the table.

This startled Lu Qiong, who was still eating noodles.

"What are you doing?"

"Humph!"

Himiko scoffed, "I'm talking to you about such a serious matter, and you're eating noodles?"

"I'm confiscating the instant noodles!"

After saying that, Himiko reached out and snatched the instant noodles that Lu Qiong had only taken a bite of, along with his chopsticks.