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dong dong dong.

It was very somber; you could tell they were very anxious.

A moment later, Ruri, Enma Aiba, and Kirino appeared in the room. They looked at Rei's trembling body and understood that she was suppressing something, but they didn't know who it was.

Kirino said worriedly to Ruri and Enma Ai, "Ruri, help Reito. I don't know what happened, Reito suddenly became like this."

Liuli nodded. "Let me take a look first."

Enma Ai, standing to the side, seemed to have already understood something. "I'm afraid it will be very difficult to control..."

Kirino and Ruri turned to look at her, both of them showing surprise. Ruri asked, "What did you see?"

Enma Ai didn't speak, but Reito seemed unable to suppress her emotions, trembling painfully, and her voice became hoarse.

"Why is it still so peaceful here?! I was born to defeat the bad guys! This wretched world doesn't need me at all, does it?! Hey, did I tell you I'm a magical girl? I'm the chosen savior, the one who brings peace to the world! But it's still so quiet here! It's just too quiet!"

Enma Ai stared blankly at the situation, while Ruri and Kirino seemed to understand why, their eyes widening as they looked at the struggling Rei.

Chapter 616 Greedy Queen

Reito's words made Ruri and Kirino understand completely that her mental state was out of control. They also felt an unprecedented shock and sadness, and didn't even know how to comfort her.

What's wrong with peace? For ordinary people, this question is meaningless, and they can even say without a doubt that there's nothing wrong with peace. But that's only from the perspective of ordinary people.

Reito, an anomaly that has existed solely for the pursuit of peace since its inception, has no meaning in a peaceful era; it is superfluous and incompatible with peace.

She exists for the sake of peace, yet she has no place in peace. She can do nothing but defeat villains and save the world. Perhaps ordinary people will let go of this issue over time and forget about it, eventually becoming just ordinary people.

But Reito is different. She is an alternate reality, not even human, so she cannot become an ordinary person over time like humans.

Kirino and Ruri, who were watching Reito, also realized this and could only stare wide-eyed, at a loss for what to do. They were just teenagers and had no way of solving such a thought-provoking problem.

They couldn't possibly abandon peace to save Reito, but... Ruri took a deep breath and turned to look at Enma Ai with pleading eyes.

Enma Ai, seeing this, didn't think much of it. After a brief silence, she paused, a subtle expression appearing on her face, as if to say, 'Is this even possible?'

Liuli noticed her expression and quickly asked, "Ai, what can you do?"

Enma Ai didn't speak, but stared blankly at Ruri and Kirino in front of her. Her gaze towards Ruri grew increasingly vacant, as if she couldn't see Ruri at all.

Liuli asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Enma Ai remained silent, quietly walking up to Ruri before speaking in a hollow voice, "Want to try dying once?"

Ruri was startled. "Eh?" She stared wide-eyed at Enma Ai in front of her, not understanding what this meant.

Kirino, standing nearby, gasped in shock and screamed, "Ryuu-ri—!!"

*Pfft!*

Enma Ai's hand pierced through Ruri's stomach without mercy. The sudden situation made her body tremble. She belatedly looked down at her stomach in a daze and saw that Enma Ai's snow-white hand had pierced through her stomach, and blood instantly stained her pink tracksuit red.

A sharp pain belatedly rushed to her brain, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. She looked up at Enma Ai in disbelief, a glance that seemed to span a thousand years. She seemed to understand something, yet was filled with uncertainty.

She thought Enma Ai was pretending to be the bad guy to calm Rei down, but she wasn't sure if it was an act, because she wasn't familiar with Enma Ai. The only thing she knew was that Leng Mo had introduced them. The biggest problem was that she wasn't a member of the forum.

Kirino stared in disbelief at everything. "Ruri... Ruri?" she asked fearfully, feeling as if she were dreaming. She couldn't understand why things were like this when they had come together.

Ruri turned her trembling head to look at Kirino beside her, her face contorted in pain, and said, "Run..."

puff!

In an instant, Enma Ai withdrew her hand, and blood immediately flowed from Ruri's stomach. Her legs went weak and she knelt on the ground, clutching her stomach with both hands. Blood flowed onto the ground, staining it red.

At this moment, Reito, who was already on the verge of a mental breakdown, suddenly looked up, her eyes wide as she stared at Enma Ai, "What are you doing?!"

Enma Ai teleported behind Kirino and touched and stroked Kirino's face with her blood-stained hand, staining her fair cheeks red. She looked at Reito expressionlessly, but at that moment, Enma Ai's blank expression gradually changed.

It was an expression of hatred, a completely different aura from that of Enma Ai before, even an aura of hell enveloped the surroundings.

She glared at Rei on the ground with hatred. "Thank you, Rei. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had such a good opportunity to get close to Ruri. Thanks to you, I was able to kill Ruri so easily. My biggest obstacle has completely disappeared. Finally... finally I can... destroy this world. My hatred... my misery... I will make you all taste it."

Reito's pupils constricted as she stared in shock at Enma Ai on the ground. She immediately stood up and scoffed at the person in front of her, "No matter what! I will stop you!!"

Enma Ai said expressionlessly, "You think you're so righteous? Are you willing to do that? Once you kill me, you'll be useless."

Reito's pupils contracted, and she was instantly stunned, but without the slightest hesitation, she said firmly, "Even so, I will kill you!" She gripped her magic wand tightly with both hands.

Kirino, who had been captured, trembled with fear and looked at Reito for help, "Reito...save me."

Rei replied confidently, "Don't worry, I'll get you out right away!"

However, Enma Ai didn't give Reito any chance. She grabbed Kirino's shoulder and disappeared from the spot. Even as she disappeared, her voice still echoed around, "If you can do it, then come on."

Reito's pupils contracted, and she shouted loudly towards the front, "Kirito!! I'm coming to save you right now!"

After Enma Ai disappeared, Ruri, bleeding on the ground, took a deep breath, recovering from her severe injuries. She looked up sharply and realized that Kirino and Enma Ai were both gone, and her face immediately darkened.

It was him who used such unreasonable methods!

Reito noticed Ruri's reaction and immediately asked, "Ruri, who exactly is that guy?!"

Ruri's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and she said solemnly, "Hell Girl...a person from Hell."

Rei paused, greatly surprised, "Hell..."

Liuli slowly stood up from the ground, clutching her stomach and looking uncomfortable. Although her injuries had healed, she was still very unaccustomed to it. Who would have thought that someone would punch through her stomach right away?

She said gravely, "We need to find Kirino quickly, or all of this will be over." As she spoke, her gaze fell on Reito, her eyes flashing with seriousness.

The biggest problem isn't Kirino, it's you, Reito.

Unaware of Ruri's gaze, Reito took a deep breath and asked, "Any clues?"

Ruri thought for a moment. Although she really wanted to lure Rei to Lobotomy Corporation, she considered the company's methods and ultimately gave up. Once inside Lobotomy Corporation, she would likely face only endless imprisonment.

So the best course of action now is to find Enma Ai. Compared to Lobe, she trusts the mastermind behind it all—Leng Mo—more.

With this in mind, Ruri understood what she had to do: keep Rei occupied while also keeping Kirino's family calm.

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Meanwhile, Enma Ai and Kirino instantly arrived at a large villa in the mountains, a Japanese-style house. Apartments are nice, but sometimes a big house is more comfortable, after all, you can't miss out on the unique features of a foreign land.

At this moment, Kirino was still unaware of what was happening. She sat blankly in the living room of the large house, looking at Enma Ai who was making tea for her with a completely bewildered expression, wondering who she was, where she was, and what she was supposed to do.

Just moments ago, he had easily defeated Liuli, leaving her bleeding profusely, but now he was sitting in a grand house, serving her tea. The contrast was so stark that she was somewhat bewildered.

Enma Ai, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, skillfully boiling water and making tea on the table. Her face was expressionless, exuding an unprecedented calmness, and she didn't even seem to care about Kirino's reaction.

In her eyes, no one could compare to Leng Mo. As long as she had Leng Mo, that was enough for her; she didn't care about anyone else.

When the first cup of tea was brewed and placed in front of Kirino, she finally snapped out of her daze, took a sip, and then...

"This isn't right! What's going on?!"

Enma Ai stared blankly at Kirino, holding her teacup. "O-01-04, the Queen of Hatred. Normally, this anomaly is very polite and friendly to people, and you can talk to her freely. She firmly believes that she is a great hero who saves the world, and she is very proud of it."

Kirino looked at Enma Ai with a puzzled expression, but didn't say anything.

Enma Ai continued, "When this aberration becomes 'anxious' or 'suspicious,' her personality and behavior undergo drastic changes within 2-4 days. This symptom is similar to 'dissociative disorder,' as this aberration's values ​​of good and evil are too absolute. According to research, when people question the 'evil existence' she believes in, she transforms into 'evil' to physically deny all suspicion. After the 'angry' act ends, she retains no memory of it. Therefore, there's no need to deliberately remind her what she did."

Kirino was taken aback, staring blankly into space. She understood what Enma Ai was talking about, "Could it be... Reito...?"

Kagami Ai said, "That's right, this is the Rei Ito you mentioned. As an anomaly, she will never stop. She cannot be destroyed, and once she loses control, she will lose all her memories and be completely unaware of her actions. She believes from the bottom of her heart that she is righteous and was born to save the world."

Kirino opened her mouth wide, completely at a loss for words. She didn't even know how to say the most important point, nor was she sure which side she should stand on.

Enma Ai continued, "You saw what happened before. If I hadn't done that, she would have lost control. And then the outcome would have been uncontrollable."

Kirino hesitated, "Even so... Ruri, she..."

Enma Ai said, "Don't worry, she'll be fine. Aside from the pain, that injury won't cause any problems. Besides, how else could we fool Reito?"

Kirino's eyes widened in disbelief. "Really?" she exclaimed.

Enma Ai said, "Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, you can send a message to Ruri. But don't call her. If Rei finds out, it'll be difficult to handle."

Upon hearing this, Kirino immediately took out her phone and sent a message to Ruri, and Ruri's message came back very quickly.

Liuli: I'm fine. I'll ask Ai what the next steps are.

Kirino looked up at Enma Ai and cautiously asked, "Ruri asked me to ask you about the next steps?"

Enma Ai, sitting at the table, put down her teacup and said blankly, "Just have her come over; we can handle this here."

Kirino nodded: "Okay." Her hands moved quickly across the phone screen, displaying a practiced speed.

After a moment, she put down her phone and let out a sigh of relief, her expression complex and somewhat bewildered. She shifted from a kneeling position to a more relaxed sitting posture before looking at Enma Ai again.

"What should I do next?" she asked Enma Ai curiously.

Upon hearing this, Enma Ai said blankly, "Just wait. Everything will be resolved. You just need to watch."

For a moment, Kirino didn't know what to do and could only stand there dumbfounded.

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The library is a sea of ​​books.

The big, wicked wolf was sitting in a chair, relaxed and reading a book. It was like a character that had popped out of a comedy comic, always full of humor and a childlike sense of intimacy.

At this moment, the angry, short-haired green servant sat on the bookshelf, observing the bad wolf with a smile on his face. He was quite reassured that the bad wolf was following his orders. His expression was filled with an unprecedented warmth.

She felt an absolute fondness for those who obeyed her orders, because it meant they wouldn't betray her. Betrayal was something she absolutely wouldn't tolerate; if anyone betrayed her, she would destroy them!

The wrathful servant will not repeat what happened before; anyone who betrays her must be dealt with with the utmost severity! She is a just and impartial servant, and will never show favoritism.

In her eyes, betrayal is equivalent to the destruction of the world. Since someone wants to destroy the world, she must strike hard and eliminate the threat!

The bad wolf didn't pay attention to the servant's attitude and continued reading his book, only occasionally glancing at the Greedy Queen beside him.

Greedy Queen, O-01-64.

Originally, as a magical girl pursuing happiness, she longed for it more than anyone else, filled with yearning and impulse for it. But what is happiness? It's like a hardworking farmer in an orchard placing ripe apples into his basket, feeling happy about everything the fruit brings.

However, O-01-64's basket was too big; even if all the fruit in the world were put into it, it still wouldn't be full.

She pursued happiness, longed for happiness, and then... happiness became an obsession, obsession turned into greed, and greed itself became forever golden amber, while the original happiness still lay within it, smiling.

The first seed of desire originates from a pure, yearning for happiness. The seed begins small, but its insatiable nature causes it to grow larger, harder, and more lustrous. Over time, the seed transforms into a shining gem. A hungry fish, attracted by the gem's luster, eventually swallows it, but this only fuels its hunger.

And... anything that comes into contact with her will unconsciously generate a desire, a greed to release her from the amber cage.

Just like the bad wolf now, it will occasionally glance at the greedy queen beside it.

Chapter 617 Homura Akemi: It doesn't matter, I will take action.

The bad wolf didn't speak, nor could it speak, but its gaze towards the Greedy Queen held a hint of amusement. It was a large and potentially wicked wolf, though it didn't appear to be bad at all. Yet, its true nature was that of a wicked wolf, a wolf from a fairy tale.

At this moment, the angry servant did not notice the bad wolf's situation and was very satisfied with the bad wolf's obedience. After a brief silence, she disappeared from the bookshelf and her whereabouts were unknown.

After the angry servant left, the bad wolf's gaze towards the Greed Queen turned malevolent, and the Greed Queen, imprisoned in amber, seemed to...

Sensing something at that moment, a faint smile appeared on his sleeping face.

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Meanwhile, on Liuli's side...

After receiving the address from Kirino, Ruri immediately took Rei to find Kirino. Rei, who had just recovered from the sudden incident, quickly cooperated with Ruri and rushed towards Kirino's location.

On the way, Ruri's expression was somewhat serious. She cared deeply about Rei, but dared not mention it. Thinking of Rei's earlier words, she felt a sense of powerlessness and was filled with sorrow.

Reito, born to save the world, is of no use in peaceful times, but her obsession with saving the world cannot be stopped, and in the end... it probably won't end well.

But it doesn't matter!

Liuli thought of Leng Mo. Although Leng Mo was a treacherous person who didn't consider the consequences of his actions, he was absolutely reliable when it came to handling crises. Especially in the previous incidents, it was clear that Leng Mo was a dependable guy.

At this point, all we can do is trust that Leng Mo can handle things well.

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While Ruri and Rei were on their way, Little Red Riding Hood was also on her way.

After bidding farewell to the Knight of Despair, she continued her cautious ways with his protection, bringing Ruri Gokou to Lobotomy Corporation. As for the purpose behind it, she didn't care at all.

Now she had a direction in following Liuli's trail, and a fierce smile appeared in her single golden eye.

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Meanwhile, in the suburbs, villas.

Enma Ai was sitting in the living room drinking tea when she suddenly sensed something and turned her head to look in a certain direction. This action made Kirino pause, and she showed an uneasy expression.

"What's wrong? Have they arrived?" she asked anxiously, her eyes fixed on Enma Ai, not missing a single detail.