Chaldea was an advanced base that seamlessly integrated Magecraft and technology. Upon entering, one was struck by its futuristic aesthetic, yet everything was intertwined with Magecraft, the two now inseparable.
Several Mages escorted Mo Shuying to the interrogation room. This room, too, was impressive, not just a simple dark cell with a small stool. It was a circular chamber, large enough to accommodate many observers.
Mo Shuying was led to a platform in the center. Then, a magical light shone, forming a pillar of light that trapped Mo Shuying within a Boundary Field.
Mo Shuying tapped it with his hand. Not bad, it'd only take one punch.
The nearby Mage sneered.
"What? You think you can smash it? This is an A-rank Boundary Field. I hear even a Heroic Spirit might not be able to break through it. Don't bother wasting your energy. When the director gets here, just answer whatever they ask, and you might get off scot-free."
Mo Shuying didn't speak. This person's "A-rank" was probably inferior to a Boundary Field Cú Chulainn could create with even a little effort.
Just then, crisp footsteps echoed from the corridor outside. It was the sound of thick-soled high heels hitting the floor. At the same time!
"I told you not to bother me with every little thing! Spiritron Conversion is about to enter its final phase! Can't you people handle things yourselves?"
A clear, haughty voice resounded in the corridor. Mo Shuying looked up, a suspicion forming in his mind.
She's here?
Before the words fully registered, a grey-haired girl in a Mage's dress walked in. She went straight to the interrogation seat in the interrogation room and, only after sitting down, looked up at Mo Shuying, her brow furrowing slightly.
"An Easterner? Speak. What's your name?"
The interrogation had begun. The first question was posed, and Mo Shuying, staring at the girl's legs, which were hidden by the table, remarked with a hint of regret:
"Tsk, what a shame. No red stockings!"
Silence fell over the room. The interrogation room echoed. Though his comment was quiet, everyone still heard it.
The grey-haired girl's expression darkened, and she immediately stood up!
"Guilty! Death penalty! Strip him naked, seal his memories, and throw him far away! Freeze him to death!"
She was furious. She had never been propositioned like this in her life. The grey-haired girl's teeth itched with rage.
"Yes!"
The Mages prepared to carry out the order, but Mo Shuying promptly clarified.
"Wait! I have a question!"
Mo Shuying held up a finger with a serious expression, even wiggling it.
"Hm? What's your question? Ask quickly."
The grey-haired girl narrowed her eyes, gesturing for Mo Shuying to speak. For someone about to die, a bit of leniency was still appropriate.
"What's the date and time right now?"
Mo Shuying asked a seemingly nonsensical question.
"Today? September 29th, 2016."
The grey-haired girl thought for a moment before telling Mo Shuying the time.
Mo Shuying smiled and said to the grey-haired girl,
"You're conducting an experiment to save humanity, right? Believe it or not, I'm warning you to stop now. Otherwise, something bad will happen."
Mo Shuying offered a well-intentioned warning, but the grey-haired girl looked utterly unconvinced.
Who would easily believe a stranger, especially one who had just suddenly appeared?
"Nonsense. Lock him up. The experiment is almost complete. We'll deal with him afterward."
The grey-haired girl said to the Mage guarding Mo Shuying.
That Mage looked bewildered.
"Di-Director, should we... should we still strip him and throw him outside?"
The grey-haired girl glared at him.
"Handle it yourself!"
With that, she ran out. She had an important experiment to do and couldn't be delayed.
After the girl left, the escorts looked troubled.
"Should we throw him out or lock him up? Don't mess this up; the boss has a really strange temper!"
"I think we should follow the boss's last order: lock him up and wait for further instructions."
"Sounds good to me. Come on, let's take him to the isolation room."
Just as they finished discussing and were about to act.
*"WOO!! WOO!! WOO!!"*
Suddenly, an alarm blared, and the Mages' expressions changed. The surrounding lights flickered and went out.
Warning, emergency situation, emergency situation.
Fire has broken out at the central power plant and central control room.
Quarantine walls in the central area will close in 90 seconds. All personnel, please evacuate immediately via Gate 2.
"Repeat.
Central Power Plant——"
The broadcast continued, reiterating the same message. Mo Shuying thought, What a coincidence, it really is today, huh?
The Mages around him had already started to panic. They didn't even notice Mo Shuying reaching out and placing his hand on the Boundary Field, then, with a forceful pull!
*"Bang!"*
Countless fragments shattered. The commotion caught the attention of the Mages, who turned around and stared open-mouthed at Mo Shuying as he emerged.
"What are you looking at? Aren't you going to run? Waiting to die?"
Mo Shuying's reminder jolted them back to their senses, and they immediately turned and fled.
Feeling the ground begin to shake, Mo Shuying decided against seeking thrills. He wasn't one to look for excitement, so he chose to run as well.
In terms of running, these Mages, who hadn't exercised much in a long time, simply couldn't compare. The people who had been escorting Mo Shuying earlier weren't slow, but compared to him, they seemed incredibly sluggish.
There's a story like this:
When you and another person encounter a tiger in the forest, don't panic. You don't need to outrun the tiger, just the other person.
As the saying goes, Sacrifice a friend, not yourself. Mo Shuying took a step, darting past them, even making a face at them. The next moment!
*"Boom!!"*
A deafening explosion! Terrifying energy erupted everywhere like a fiery dragon! Chaldea's buildings were made of excellent materials, resistant to both cold and heat, but even so, many walls were directly melted by the blast.
"Ah!! No!"
The running Mages looked back to see flames licking at their heels and immediately shrieked. They cast Magecraft, trying to block the surge of fire, but unfortunately, their Magecraft skills weren't enough to stop the flames. They were about to be engulfed!
"Hurry!"
Mo Shuying finally took action. With a pivot of his right foot, he returned to the four individuals, spreading his arms and grabbing two with each hand! Then, he accelerated directly and charged out!
Disaster is always one step behind me.
Even with four burdens, Mo Shuying maintained his speed. Behind him was a surging sea of fire; a slight misstep would mean collective incineration. Yet, Mo Shuying continued to accelerate, showing no intention of slowing down.
The explosions behind him continued. Mo Shuying vaguely remembered that this explosion destroyed half of Chaldea, achieving a historic low in terms of both buildings and personnel.
This explosion seemed to have claimed nearly three hundred lives. Thinking of this, Mo Shuying couldn't help but speed up again. He certainly didn't want to be one of them.
Fortunately, 90 seconds later, the passageways closed one after another, finally containing the flames within that area. The situation gradually stabilized, and the four Mages rescued by Mo Shuying were also terrified survivors, still shaken by their close call.
Thinking of the flames surging right behind them, feeling the heat, they all tensed up and then looked at Mo Shuying with gratitude.
They thanked Mo Shuying for saving their lives!
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