This period was a rare calm time.
For many days, nothing unexpected happened.
Everything was ordinary.
Such life had already lasted an entire week.
During this time, Su Yu either stayed in the base practicing magic or did her usual strike-resistance training.
Although it wasn’t exactly easy, she felt it lacked passion.
She felt like her life had returned to its previous state.
As for that guy Lin Mo, he had been like a demon possessed, completely absorbed in his experiments.
Besides needing her to cooperate for data collection, she hardly saw him.
She even suspected that at this rate, Lin Mo would ascend to the science planet.
One night.
Su Yu had just finished her training for the day.
After taking a shower, she lay in bed, thinking she’d play on her phone and then sleep.
Unexpectedly, she had barely opened Tieba for two minutes when her face temperature skyrocketed toward the sun’s core.
“What the heck! People are cursing me now!”
She rubbed her eyes, trying to convince herself that what she just saw was an illusion, but the clear black text before her gave her a harsh slap:
A Sharp Critique of the Hero Rookie: The A-Class Hero Pure White Valkyrie May Not Be as Pure as You Think
As an old hand who had frequented Tieba for years, just seeing that title told her roughly what the post would be about.
Her face instantly flushed a few shades redder.
Adhering to the principle of humble learning, she still inexplicably clicked open the post, with one hand already pinching her philtrum.
“First, the conclusion: I believe the reason ‘Pure White Valkyrie’ is so famous now is entirely the result of the Hero Association’s hype. It could even be said that the Hero Association is deliberately boosting her.”
“Don’t you think it’s strange? Why has a rookie gotten so much exposure? Why do all of her three recorded battles lack clear video evidence, relying solely on unknown bystanders’ verbal testimony?”
“Also, even if she really has those achievements, why did she start at A-Class and now rapidly enter the top 100 of A-Class?”
“It’s hard not to suspect that she has some unspeakable transactions with those in power.”
“For example, the S-Class Hero Jinshu Fengbao. He was always by her side during her hero test. I have enough reason to suspect that the Valkyrie’s current achievements are mostly because she went through Jinshu Fengbao’s back door.”
……
Seeing this, Su Yu was almost completely red.
Her body uncontrollably writhed on the bed, even her toes were curling.
“F* my password!”
She couldn’t hold back anymore and cursed out loud.
Then she held her breath.
Extreme anger made her typing speed increase.
“So you’ve said a whole bunch, but isn’t it all just your malicious speculation? Not a shred of evidence! Where is your conscience to slander like this?”
After she hit the send button, her mood eased a bit, but not much.
There was still a lump in her chest that hadn’t dissipated.
“Forget it, forget it. Fame brings trouble. Now that I’m this big, having some haters is normal.”
Su Yu tried to comfort herself.
After all, she was a public figure now.
There was no need to dwell on such things.
If she didn’t relax, she probably wouldn’t sleep well for the rest of her life.
Thinking this, the girl turned over, got out of bed, grabbed her water cup, and downed it in one gulp, as if trying to wash away the anger in her heart.
But just then, her phone vibrated.
Almost instinctively, she grabbed it and saw a concise reply:
“Ur.”
……
crash!
The water cup in the girl’s hand shattered into pieces, glass shards flying everywhere.
“Damn rat! I swear I’ll kill you!”
Her face had twisted beyond human recognition, and steam seemed to be rising from the air above her head.
“You little , dare to face me? Keep talking nonsense and I’ll make you fly.”
Su Yu’s brain had started short-circuiting.
She even resorted to threats, even if they didn’t sound convincing at all.
In the chat, the other party seemed silent for a long time, the status repeatedly switching between online and offline.
Finally, they made their ultimate reply:
“Baby.”
“The way you threaten people.”
“Looks like you’re acting cute.”
“You know?”
……
“Aaaaaahhh!”
Su Yu’s face was now so red that her features were invisible.
Even Guan Yu would have to admit defeat.
“You’re killing me!”
She felt she had suffered a tremendous humiliation—partly due to the other’s slander, partly due to her own frustration at her lack of improvement.
After being a hero for so long, she had lost her former strength.
Now, she was actually triggered by an unknown online troll.
That wouldn’t do.
She admitted she couldn’t let it go, so she simply wrapped her clothes, put on her slippers, and prepared to go ask the Buddha for help.
……
In contrast to the girl, Lin Mo in the Core Area had given too much for his experiments.
“Adjust the ratio of the first module and energy output. Reduce the time by ten percent.”
With dark circles and a tidal wave of exhaustion, he issued the latest command in a weak voice.
“Start the latest simulation.”
“Received. Beginning the 114th experiment.”
The AI butler’s voice echoed in the laboratory.
The giant machine in the distance began a new round of operation.
Lin Mo stared at the data on the screen with bloodshot eyes, as if trying to bore a hole through it.
“Which part is the problem…”
He couldn’t understand.
The data he had collected was correct, so why couldn’t it achieve the previous effect when applied?
“What should I do…”
The days of exhaustion and worry seemed to penetrate deep into his lungs at this moment, bringing sudden dizziness.
Lin Mo coughed inexplicably, feeling his eyes growing hotter, his head dizzier, and his body starting to feel unwell.
He took off his glasses and set them aside.
Although the intense pain in his head was unbearable, he ultimately just propped his elbows on the table, resting his head on his hands to try to stay conscious.
The AI butler noticed something at this point and immediately warned:
“Sir, you have not rested for 48 consecutive hours. Your body appears to be experiencing some issues. I suggest you stop work immediately and rest.”
“No, at least… wait until this experiment ends.”
Lin Mo replied firmly.
If he couldn’t find out whether his experimental idea was correct, he probably wouldn’t be able to sleep anyway.
Besides, the “Godslayer Plan” was just one step away.
If he couldn’t complete it in time, he wouldn’t have the confidence to face the future, especially when confronting his own biological father.
For himself, and for the departed spirit, he couldn’t fail now.
He had to race against time.
He couldn’t bet his future on an illusory possibility.
With that, the AI butler said no more.
As an AI, the first priority in its program was unconditional obedience to its master’s will and commands.
“Pairing in progress. Progress 40%… In progress…”
“Lin Mo!”
The sudden girl’s voice broke the silence of the laboratory.
Lin Mo mustered all his remaining strength to turn his head toward the sound.
Su Yu rushed in with a flushed face, her expression full of indignation and anticipation.
“How are you…”
Lin Mo had just managed to croak out three words when a sudden wave of discomfort made him cough violently.
“Cough! Cough! Cough! Cough…”
Seeing this, Su Yu’s expression froze instantly.
She quickly ran to him and bent down, only to find that his face was even redder than hers.
‘What’s wrong with him? Did he turn red from the experiment?’
Originally intending to use the “Box Weapon,” Su Yu forgot all about it.
She just pressed one hand on his forehead with concern.
It was terrifyingly hot…
The girl’s heart instantly tightened, and a trace of helpless confusion crept in.
“Lin Mo, you…”
“I’m fine…”
Lin Mo weakly pushed her hand off his forehead, turned his head away, and tried to act normal, but it was clearly impossible.
Su Yu’s eyes turned serious.
She reached out and grabbed his arms.
“Lin Mo, you’re sick. Come rest with me.”
“I’m fine. Don’t worry about me… I just… Cough, cough, cough…”
Lin Mo started to resist stubbornly like a child, but then another dizzy spell hit, more severe than any before.
After a violent fit of coughing, his hand supporting his head went limp.
His vision darkened, and he collapsed onto the control console, motionless.
Vaguely, there seemed to be a panicked voice calling his name.
“Lin Mo!”