NABC Chapter 448 448: Song of Absolute Extinction
Chapter 448 448: Song of Absolute Extinction
"You're here?"
"Yes, Miss Wanhua. I have a work report to present today." Monika bowed softly, her gaze glancing lightly toward the Cartridge Player.
Currently, the digital number displayed on the Cartridge Player's screen had reached 93%.
Thanks to her reminder, Alain had successfully entered the Core and discovered the Cartridge's progress.
It could be described as the countdown to the survival or destruction of the Game World and Alain.
Because Alain was her helper, in a certain sense, this was also the countdown for whether Monika could escape from Yang.
If Alain failed, as an ally tied to the same boat... Monika would also sink eternally into Yang Wanhua's hands.
"It is like this—" She intended to make her report, but a sentence from Wanhua interrupted her.
"Mn... It really is troubling." Yang Wanhua grabbed the Cartridge Player and the photo of Alain, placing them together on the table in front of her chest.
That string of numbers, "93%," seemed to make the black-haired young girl particularly dissatisfied.
"Why is it? Why has the percentage on the Cartridge grown so particularly slowly over these past two days?" She looked back, casting a questioning gaze.
Monika saw that pair of eyes, completely devoid of emotion. Although her expression did not fluctuate, waves of turmoil surged within her heart.
But on second thought... she hadn't done anything to hinder the Cartridge Player's process.
What she had done was, within the time allowed by the Cartridge Player, to lead Alain to understand the truth, understand Yang Wanhua's plan, and answer his questions.
Monika could imagine that young man angrily cursing her as a "Riddler," and the corners of her mouth curled up in a playful arc.
But she quickly covered it up, responding without batting an eyelid,
"Apologies, Miss Wanhua, I do not know. Do you require the use of the AI search function?"
"No need." Wanhua turned her head back around, allowing Monika to heave a sigh of relief.
Seeing that the other party had no further reaction, Monika began her work report.
"Currently, regarding various parts of the Game World... although Alain has put up some resistance, the virus's progress can be said to be considerable..."
Her ethereal tone drifted leisurely across the ceiling of the room.
Monika recounted her hard work in great detail while carefully observing the computer desktop to see if any unseen items had appeared.
Confirming that everything was familiar, she finally relaxed.
It appeared that no unexpected actions had occurred on Yang Wanhua's side.
The plan on Alain's side could also proceed methodically.
She knew that young man's personality: he was the type to take action immediately.
As long as she made him understand the urgency of the current Cartridge progress, she feared Alain would bring a considerable combat force and charge directly toward the Core that very day.
At that time, with the help of the Mitas, the viruses guarding the Core would be cleared away.
Furthermore, with the programming abilities inherent in the Mitas, as well as her own subtle assistance, the Game World might even become completely safe.
Once the crisis for Alain and the others was alleviated, it would be time for Monika's own affairs.
She wasn't worried that Alain wouldn't help her. Although that guy was a bit perverted and a bit silly, he was stubborn.
After all, he had promised her that he would treat her as a Mita.
To Alain, this was not just a verbal promise, but a behavioral commitment.
Since she was a Mita, as long as Monika, this "Mita," was in danger, Alain would definitely come to help her.
Yang Wanhua could only be defeated by Alain. And it could only be Alain who defeated her.
And after the defeat...
Monika smiled faintly.
That would be her freedom.
She wondered if Alain would understand her meaning.
The Game World was not important. What was important was... that Dream World.
Letting the Dream World become a [Game] was also Monika's own long-cherished wish.
"That is all." Monika's tone became slightly frivolous. "That is my work report."
Facing that black-haired young girl, she bowed humiliatingly.
Looking at the ground beneath her eyes, she raised her gaze, staring at that black-haired back, and lightly bit her pearly teeth...
Days like this would soon pass.
Monika persuaded herself. Just endure a little longer, just endure...
"Mn, your handling of work has always been perfect." Just when Monika was unaware, Wanhua spun the computer chair around, angling it to face her.
The black-haired young girl gently held Monika's shoulders.
Monika raised her head and noticed those black pupils filled with thick mirth.
"Thinking about it carefully, how long have we actually been partners?" Wanhua mused. "From the time Alain was in love, to the time Alain argued, to the current 'Alain Cold War period'... altogether, it should have been two years, right?"
"?"
Monika straightened her waist, her hands clasping in front of her abdomen, and calmly gazed at Wanhua... confusion flashing through her eyes.
But she still agreed.
"Yes, Miss Wanhua. Thank you very much for giving birth to me."
"No need to thank me. I also thank you very much for being my capable assistant for so long."
Wanhua leaned her entire weight against the back of the chair, her gaze like water, flowing backward through time.
"No, not just an assistant. We are collaborators, comrades-in-arms, and allies. Why wouldn't we..."
She stood up, using her height advantage of five centimeters to look down at Monika.
"...be friends?"
"Mn, what Miss Wanhua says is correct." Monika nodded, not denying it.
She was finding it increasingly difficult to understand the "Master" before her.
However, for the sake of safety, she added,
"But according to my understanding, Miss Wanhua has shown me the kindness of cultivation. This kindness is enough for me to engrave in my heart."
"Hehe~ Is that so?" She sat back on the computer chair, opened her mobile phone, and checked it boredly.
Seeing her fall silent, Monika breathed a sigh of relief.
But... she felt an inexplicable palpitation.
Beep~
At this moment, the sea of her heart trembled.
Monika lowered her eyes and glanced at her chest, knowing... it was likely Alain wanting to ask her something again.
But with Wanhua right in front of her, she naturally had no time to—
"Eh? Aren't you going to look?" Wanhua looked at her strangely. "Alain's email."
Monika shook her head. "No, Miss Wanhua's matters are more important."
Trying her best to force a smile, she fell silent.
Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump...
Monika lowered her head, listening to her increasingly frantic heartbeat. Her hands clutched the hem of her skirt deathly tight, her large eyes widening, her pupils contracting to an unimaginable degree...
Drip—
Cold sweat trickled from her forehead, sliding down her face.
The understanding Wanhua continued to ask, "If you don't look, isn't that rude to Alain? Besides, I haven't received a message from him in a long time..."
The black-haired young girl puffed out her cheeks. "I'm even a little jealous of you..."
"Ha, ha... is that so?" Monika laughed dryly, her arms trembling as if they were about to fall off.
A traceless wind passed through every seam of her clothes, reaching straight to the surface of her skin...
Cold, so cold...
She gritted her teeth tightly, trying her best not to show any emotion.
She raised her eyes slightly, only to see...
Wanhua had been watching her there the whole time.
The two locked eyes. Wanhua smiled gently and picked up the Cartridge Player on the table.
"Returning to the very first question." She casually clicked the keypad of the Cartridge Player twice.
Beep-beep, beep!
After three sounds, Wanhua turned the screen directly toward Monika.
"Why has the progress bar on the Cartridge increased so slowly recently?"
Monika looked over in confusion.
Instantly, her pupils quaked violently.
[93% -> 94% -> 95% -> ...]
[99%]
"Wh... why?" Monika retreated a few steps, unable to stand steadily, her lips parting tremblingly...
That string of numbers was a number she found difficult to understand.
"Why is an AI like you asking me? I could answer you a little bit, but..."
Wanhua smiled. "There won't be a next time!"
The black-haired young girl stood up, holding Monika's cheeks with both hands. "Because..."
Her lips carried a smile, her eyes looking indifferently into those terrified emerald green eyes.
"You·guys·have·been·tricked~"
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