At the same time, my wife is myself.

"Also, there's the person who killed Gin. His photo will be sent to your phone. Be careful of him. Focus on the investigation and avoid him for now. Put the pursuit of Shiho Miyano on hold for the time being."

Vermouth's relationship with Karasuma Renya is special. Karasuma Renya doesn't want her to die like Gin. He will send someone else to deal with such a dangerous person.

After hanging up the phone, Vermouth received two text messages on her phone: one with a new password and contact information, and the other with a list of abandoned outposts.

The other text message was a color photo of Chiyuki carrying Ai Haibara towards Inspector Megure; it was clearly a clip taken from the hotel's security camera footage.

"Is this the man? He doesn't look fierce at all."

Vermouth lit a cigarette, memorizing Chiyori's image.

…………

"pity."

Chiyori and Ai Haibara tried several times to contact Piscoe through the channels he suggested, but they couldn't reach anyone.

"It seems Karasuma Renya reacted quickly. No wonder he's survived the CIA's encirclement until now. Why don't we bring the Key of Corruption over here? We can just open all the members of the Black Organization and control those powerful weapons to kill them one by one."

Chiyori can freely travel between other "selves" worlds. Although she cannot bring other living things with her, she can bring inanimate objects. At first, she could only bring her own clothes. After Ai Haibara joined her, her ability to travel was enhanced, and she could also bring some small weapons.

Chapter 18 Kiana Strikes!

"The Key of Erosion must not be brought here."

Ai Haibara objected, "The effect of the Key of Corruption comes from the core of the Herrscher of Corruption within it, which is a projection of the End Core. It will disconnect when it leaves the Honkai Impact 3rd world."

"The Herrscher can reconnect with the Cocoon of the End after returning, but the Divine Key is an inanimate object. After its core is deactivated, can it really reconnect autonomously when it returns to the Honkai Impact 3rd world? Don't ruin it. We can't take that risk for the precious Divine Key."

Qianyuan stroked her chin: "That's true."

In reality, the Key of Corruption is alive; Rin's consciousness resides within it. It cannot transport other people's souls through it. The solution is to transfer Rin's consciousness out and then retrieve the Key of Corruption. Later, Rin can attempt to awaken its core.

But as Ai Haibara said, there is a risk involved. The Key of Corruption may not necessarily be destroyed, but even a one in ten thousand chance is not acceptable. The mere Black Organization is not worthy of it.

"Let's wait for Möbius's experiments. I'm a biological genius after all, and I've developed a drug that can reverse aging. I can definitely help speed up the research."

Ai Haibara said, "If the Herrscher's abilities are etched into our genes, then ruling this world will be a piece of cake."

In modern society, the power of erosion is indeed overwhelmingly strong; a single day is enough to destroy the world.

"There are still many secrets to be explored in this world: Makoto Kyogoku, who can break a marble pillar with his bare hands and easily catch and crush a bullet; Akako Koizumi, who can communicate with Lucifer; and this chaotic timeline. To delve deeper into these things, we need to be even stronger."

Ai Haibara no longer thinks highly of the Black Organization. In the face of these real secrets, the Black Organization is like a stray dog ​​on the roadside. There's no need to specifically eliminate it. While exploring and researching to unify the world's power, she can just kick it to the ground while she's at it.

Chiyori and Ai Haibara, carrying data on APTX4869 and some samples, came to Raiden Mei's side.

If you travel to another "self"'s world, and that other "self" is in that world, you will travel to her side; if not, you will appear at the location you left in.

Raiden Mei is dealing with Paradise Girl Alicia, and while Chiyori is away, Alicia tries to touch the horn on Raiden Mei's head.

These past few days she has discovered that Raiden Mei has two personalities. The one that was so aggressive before was the other personality, which is usually very gentle. Although she is a bit chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur), she has a very wifely charm.

This has stirred up the lesbian community in Paradise once again.

"Touch your horn? Sure, but the price is that I can touch your ear."

Alicia's ears are pointed, like an elf's.

If Raiden Mei had made this request, Alicia would have gladly accepted, but it was Chizuru who said it.

"If I touch Mei's corner, then it should be Mei touching my ear."

Qianyuan waved her hand: "It's all the same, Mei also wants me to touch her."

Alicia saw Raiden Mei's expression of agreement and couldn't understand the relationship between the two at all, and was always greatly shocked by it.

She immediately shifted the topic to Ai Haibara: "Oh, what a cute little girl, let me give you a hug."

Qianyuan said, "Although she is not a real child, in front of you, the age difference is almost negligible, so there is no difference."

Alicia puffed out her cheeks: "It's very impolite to discuss a lady's age without permission. Alicia is still in the prime of her youth!"

"My name is Ai Haibara, and I am eighteen years old."

Ai Haibara said, "Before I became a child, my name was Shiho Miyano. You can choose whatever name you want."

Alicia blinked: "Eighteen years old, turning into a child?"

Chiyuki introduced Alicia: "Ai Haibara, eighteen years old, PhD in medicinal chemistry, and also has a certain level of expertise in advanced mathematics, physics, anatomy, medicine, nutrition, and computer science. She invented a drug codenamed APTX4869, which is toxic, but some people will shrink back to their childhood after ingesting it."

An eighteen-year-old PhD!

And you also know so much about so many other subjects!

With Ai Haibara's calm and collected gaze, Alicia, who had never even attended elementary school, felt the spiritual pressure emanating from the academic genius.

Fortunately, she had professor-level players like Mebius by her side, and she was used to chatting and laughing with geniuses like Dr. Mebius and Vervière.

She asked curiously, "A medicine that can turn you into a child? Rejuvenate you?"

"It's impossible to do that thoroughly."

Ai Haibara said, "If a 53-year-old takes it, they will probably look like a 10-year-old. It's unclear if they will look like someone older."

This data comes from a later part of the Conan storyline, where Vermouth gave this drug to Ai Haibara's 53-year-old aunt, Mary Akai. Mary Akai's body shrank, but she was still significantly larger than Ai Haibara and could be considered a beautiful young girl.

"That's amazing!"

Alicia exclaimed sincerely, "You must get along well with Mebius."

"Although I no longer need it, the idea of ​​anti-aging drugs sounds like a very interesting topic."

A seductive green figure snaked its way in, and unlike Alicia, who liked to snuggle up to Raiden Mei, she was more interested in Chiyori.

Without Qianyuan trying to hide it, she realized that Qianyuan had the ability to travel between worlds, but she thought it was traveling through world bubbles.

The existence of the Imaginary Tree and the Bubble of Worlds was known to previous civilizations long ago, and Kevin and Sue were also capable of doing so. She looked at Chiyanagi and Ai Haibara and asked, "Are these the people you kidnapped from the Bubble of Worlds?"

"It wasn't kidnapped."

Chiyuki held Raiden Mei's hand with one hand and hugged Haibara Ai with the other: "We are one."

Alicia found herself somewhat accustomed to this absurdity; modern civilization, how strange!

Ai Haibara asked, "Professor Mebius, I wonder if I could join your laboratory? I am very interested in the topic of inscribing Herrscher abilities into genes, and APTX4869 is not perfect. I would need your wisdom to take it a step further."

Möbius chuckled, "Aren't you afraid of going to my testing table and becoming a test subject?"

"I still have the ability to protect myself."

Ai Haibara can escape at any time through the soul space.

"Then come on over. The lab only has Klein as an assistant, which isn't enough."

Mebius left with Ai Haibara, who was very interested in the drug that could reverse aging.

Alicia blinked: "Are you sure it's alright? Even though she's already eighteen, won't she feel a little out of place since it's her first time in Paradise?"

This is Ai Haibara's first time here, but it's not Chizuru and Raiden Mei's; their memories have already been synchronized with hers.

Chiyori and Raiden Mei held hands: "Alicia, if you're worried, you can go check on her, or are you planning to go on a date with us?"

"Then I'll go check on cute Ai-chan. Maybe she's not used to Möbius's lab."

Alicia seemed to be fleeing in panic, while the two on their date were unaware that Kiana's plane had already landed.

She came to find them.

Chapter Nineteen: Raven, you don't want a villa island either...

Kiana felt very lonely.

Fu Hua has left, Raiden Mei has left, and Himeko is still hospitalized. She was seriously injured when she fought Chi You, but she is out of danger now. However, she still needs to rest for a while before she can get out of bed.

Chiyana also invited Kiana to World Serpent, but she decided to stay and keep Bronya company.

As a result, Bronya has also been nowhere to be seen for the past two days, saying that she is going to undergo a test.

Kiana's only remaining acquaintance is her aunt Theresa!

Although Theresa was older, Kiana thought she was too childish and they couldn't talk to each other.

After much deliberation, Kiana decided to secretly run away to see Mei!

She didn't tell Raiden Mei; she wanted to give her a surprise.

After landing and leaving the airport, Kiana began to wander around Sky City. Unlike the European-style architecture of St. Freya Academy, the entire Sky City was filled with a cyberpunk vibe, which Kiana had only seen in the game and found very novel.

Although Kiana didn't tell Raiden Mei that she was coming, and didn't know where Mei lived, she had traveled all the way from Europe to China and was very experienced. In addition, she had superb combat skills and wasn't afraid at all.

She felt that if she ran into Raiden Mei while strolling around, it meant that their destiny had arrived, and she would definitely win Mei over!

If I don't run into her, I'll wander around for a few more days, dress up in a disheveled state, and then go find Mei. Mei will definitely feel sorry for me, and I can take this opportunity to deepen our relationship!

Kiana chuckled to herself as she imagined her relationship with Raiden Mei rapidly blossoming.

With my extraordinary wisdom, I'm sure I can achieve a perfect ending with Mei. Who should I invite to the wedding?

She deliberately avoided thinking about Qianyuan's existence, immersing herself in a beautiful illusion.

However, while strolling around, even though it was already night, the starlight was dim, and various neon lights were flashing incessantly, filling the space with light pollution, she still spotted that beautiful purple figure immediately.

It's Mei! We really are destined to be together!

Kiana was about to rush forward when she noticed Raiden Mei holding Chiyori's arm, the two chatting and laughing. Behind them was a person wearing a black feather robe. Kiana could tell at a glance that the person had a particularly good figure, with a slender waist, full hips, and full, straight legs. Even just looking at the back of the person was sexy.

"Why were more people added?"

Kiana suddenly remembered Raiden Mei's invitation from before:

Would you like to join me and Qianyuan?

Damn it, did I not join, but she did?

…………

Chiyuki is on a date with Raiden Mei. They haven't explored Sky City yet and are unfamiliar with the area, so they need a guide and someone to carry their bags.

It's a bit inconvenient to carry a lot of things on a date.

The guide was none other than Raven, a World Serpent executive, also known as Island Boom Raven. He had painstakingly saved up money to buy a villa island, only to lose it in the Queen's Descent arc.

All of this has not yet happened, thanks to Qianyuan.

Raven was originally unwilling to be a guide and a bag carrier for the Herrscher. After all, she was a Herrscher, and she wouldn't survive in close combat.

Qianyuan convinced her with just one sentence:

"Raven, you don't want your villa island to sink, do you? I know the Second Herrscher."

Raven's weakness was instantly exploited. She was even considering that she would grit her teeth and invite her if the expense wasn't too excessive.

Fortunately, Gray Snake said he could reimburse me.

Chiyuki led Raiden Mei from the amusement park to a clothing store, then to a large shopping mall, a movie theater, and finally a bubble tea shop.

The two were of one mind, and Qianyuan's choice was never wrong; they both had a great time.

Raven was the only one who wasn't very satisfied. As the person who carried the bags and paid for everything, she originally thought she could be a third wheel, but the atmosphere between the two was too harmonious and they had perfect chemistry. She couldn't get in at all and felt particularly superfluous.

After seeing so many, I even felt a little envious, and the thought arose that having a relationship like that wouldn't be bad.

She immediately stopped thinking about it; Raven only wanted a peaceful life.

Seeing the two of them drinking milk tea through heart-shaped straws still made me a little uncomfortable.

While having a late-night snack, seeing that the atmosphere had finally returned to normal, Raven casually asked:

"How many heroes did you see in the Paradise of the Past?"

Chiyu and Raiden Mei exchanged a smile and immediately guessed what Raven wanted to ask. Chiyu said, "You two, one of you you have met before, it's Mebius, and the other you haven't met before, it's Alicia."

"I'd rather not see Mebius."

Raven was still shaken. "I almost died there."

"Actually, that's not what you're asking."

Qianyuan said, "You want to know why Alicia won't see you."

Raven took a sip of coconut juice: "I didn't really care."

It seems like they really care.