"How much longer do we have to walk? I'm so tired."

Paimon complained as he walked.

"You know this road by heart, what are you complaining about? Besides, you're flying, not walking, and we haven't even said anything yet."

Looking at the little thing in front of him, Zhao Chuan glanced at the endless desert and said helplessly.

"No way! Flying is tiring too!"

Paimon patted Zhao Chuan on the shoulder and said angrily.

"Ha ha".

Ying was very pleased to see her two friends joking around with each other.

Soon after, they arrived at the mercenaries' headquarters. "Alright, it's up there, we've arrived."

Looking towards the two boys dressed in the uniforms of the Order of the Church not far away.

"Oh, everyone's here."

Al-Hysen walked towards them calmly and said.

"What are those two doing here?"

Paimon pointed at them in surprise and said to Zhao Chuan and Ying.

"I've assigned him to do some technical work here."

"Irheimer explained casually."

“The clerk, the traveler, and Zhao Chuan!”

The scholar named Morgi saw several figures in the distance and spoke up.

"how is the progress?"

El-Heinz glanced at the instruments on the table and raised a question.

"Oh, as you instructed, Secretary, one machine is currently in normal use, while the others are still under repair."

Morgi picked up a repaired helmet and said.

"Isn't this a device for extracting knowledge about canning? Do they still have any use?"

Paimon was puzzled. How could they still be using something so dangerous? What were these guys up to? He was inwardly agitated, but he didn't voice it.

"Ying, we've discussed the plan, but are you really sure it's all okay?"

Zhao Chuan looked at Ying with a worried expression that quickly surfaced.

"Alright, Zhao Chuan, there's no need to worry so much. We've already tested it. Here, Ying, take a look."

Elhesen waved, signaling Ying to come over.

"There's even knowledge about canning here. Are you going to teach him something dangerous this time?"

Paimon glanced at it, a sense of unease rising within him, and he quickly reprimanded him.

"What's with that expression? Are you scared? I already told you, it's been tested."

Al-Hysen's face didn't show much expression, but he teased Paimon.

"A little fear and a lot of indignation!"

Paimon patted his forehead, put his hands on his hips, and said with great authority, but since he was small and could fly, his authority was often quite cute.

Oh? That's interesting, but it's not time to release it yet. We mentioned at the previous operational meeting that this can of knowledge contains a decree that I drafted. The Order also has a copy. According to the plan, Ying, I would like to ask you to input some things into the can.

Al-Hysen adjusted his expression and then ignored Paimon, continuing to speak to himself.

"Oh, me?"

Ying said with a surprised look, "I thought it would be Zhao Chuan or someone else, but it turns out I have to come by myself? I wasn't prepared at all."

Do you believe in our Little Lucky Grass King, the symbol of salvation?

Instead of offering words of encouragement, Elhesen asked a question.

"I believe that even if I lack confidence, I will make up for it with my actions."

Ying placed her hand on her chest and said with conviction.

"Very good, I believe you. The heart is the most important thing. Now please prepare yourself and put on this device."

Elhesen picked up the helmet and handed it to Ying. Zhao Chuan frowned, saying nothing, but he was still a little worried.

"It is about incorporating belief into canned knowledge."

Paimon looked at the helmet in Ying's hand and said.

Al-Hysen: "Yes."

"I...I'm very worried."

Paimon looked at Elheisen and clutched his chest as he spoke.

"Trust Ying. Besides, I'm here. Everything will be alright."

Zhao Chuan stepped forward, patted Paimon's head, and said.

“I understand how you feel, but this is necessary right now. It’s best to do as I say. You have to convince yourself first, encourage yourself. Sometimes it’s deception, but as long as it works, it’s fine. If you’re worried about her being in danger, Zhao Chuan is here, isn’t he? She’ll be alright.”

"That does make sense."

Elheisen's words made Paimon glance at the unreliable Zhao Chuan, but he also knew that this was the only way.

"I'm ready."

Ying put on her helmet and said.

"Close your eyes and imagine that our plan has been completed. We have rescued Little Lucky Grass and changed the entire Sumeru. Everything is going smoothly. People recognize our achievements."

Ying: "Um...okay..."

"Open your eyes? This..."

Elhesen took out a slip of paper and handed it to Ying.

Paimon: "This is..."

Al-Hysen: "Read it aloud."

A few minutes later? ...

Al-Hysen: "Okay"

"What an amazing experience!"

Ying took off her helmet and stroked her head.

Do you have a headache? Are you alright?

Paimon floated over and looked at Ying from left to right.

"I am fine."

Ying lowered her hand, her face regaining its composure.

"Ying, here, eat this."

Zhao Chuan stepped forward, took out a pill, and handed it to Ying, saying...

"What's this".

Paimon looked at the novel object and asked.

Ying smiled, took the pill from Zhao Chuan's hand, and swallowed it.

"Hey, Ying, you eat it without even knowing what it is."

Paimon patted Ying's mouth worriedly.

"Oh, it seems Paimon doesn't trust me. My heart is broken."

Zhao Chuan clutched his chest, feigning a pitiful expression.

"You didn't even tell me what it's for? What if... what if... what if you took the wrong one?"

Paimon said anxiously.

"It's just a calming medicine, there won't be any problems. It was prepared for the data entry of the canned medicine just now."

"Okay, but what was the point of everything we just did? I don't understand at all."

Paimon looked at the two of them and asked in confusion.

"It's normal not to understand; these details weren't originally designed for people like you."

Ehrlich explained.

"People like us? What do you mean?"

Paimon scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.

"Have you forgotten? This plan itself is aimed at those who have long relied on the void for aid."

From your perspective, all of this is unbelievable, but for those who have always relied on the void, everything that appears in their minds is the truth.

Imagine if you were born with a device that provided support and help whenever you needed it, what would you become over time?

El-Heinz looked at the distant sky as he explained, and then asked a question.

"To become a puppet that only obeys orders."

Zhao Chuan replied.

"There's nothing wrong with understanding it this way; they will become slaves to the void."

El-Hysen turned around and nodded firmly.

"That's why rules are so important. In addition, people who understand the rules can draw boundaries and figure out the gray areas."

Al-Hysen explained everything he had just done to Paimon and Ying.

A while later…

“Zhao Chuan, your marksmanship is very good, but only slightly better than the average person. You really need to go with Ying to investigate the whereabouts of the two executive officers.”

Elhesen stepped forward and said.

"Yes, I'll do everything I can for her."

Zhao Chuan looked at Ying with a very firm gaze…

Hearing this, Ying's face flushed slightly. Was she referring to herself when she said "for her"?

El-Heinz didn't say anything either.

"Alright, enough of the small talk. Next, I'm taking those two tainted henchmen over there to do some minor construction work. You can go to Kawan Station to make the next preparations."

Zhao Chuan, be careful on the road.

El-Heinz said, organizing his knowledge about canned goods.

"Hey, a small project?"

Paimon asked in confusion.

"We'll tamper with the virtual terminal a few times."

Elhesen didn't hide anything and finished speaking on his own.

The perspective shifts to one side.

Zhao Chuan and Ying, along with Seno, also completed their mission, leading the mercenaries into Sumeru City.

Time was of the essence, the teahouse at Kawan Post Station…

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