"Thank you, Theresa."

Cecilia said softly, with some hope in her heart, but it was very faint. In fact, they both knew that Otto would hardly agree to let an outsider date Cecilia.

Then, Theresa chatted with Cecilia, finding various topics, but Cecilia, who was still in sorrow, could only respond reluctantly. Only when talking about that man would the girl perk up a little.

"He accompanied me to many places, we ate together, played games together, and watched movies together... No, I didn't get to experience the last one. Theresa, do you know what it feels like to watch a movie with someone you love?" Cecilia's words were a little inquisitive. She really wanted to know what it would be like for the two of them to be in the cinema together.

With her current knowledge, she still couldn't tell the difference between watching TV at home and watching a movie in the cinema. But...if she was with Siegfried, she thought she would be very happy whether watching TV or watching a movie.

"Although Jing has taken me to the movies, the feeling of being with someone you like... Cecilia, I don't know about that~" Theresa glanced at Zijing who was chatting with two Valkyries she had never met before not far away, and blushed and shook her head repeatedly.

"Is that so? I thought you, Theresa, had already understood it..."

"What are you talking about? I don't understand at all~"

"..."

Seeing that Theresa refused to admit it no matter what she said, Cecilia felt a little better. She chuckled and didn't ask any more questions.

At the same time, Amethyst at another table was chatting with two Valkyries. Their topics ranged from mission strategies to the daily life of Destiny, and then to some lighthearted anecdotes. They didn't seem like strangers meeting for the first time at all.

At this moment, Zijing's personal terminal rang, and Otto's voice appeared in her ear: "Are you eating?"

"..."

Zijing excused herself to the two Valkyries and then walked outside the restaurant. "Yes, Lord Otto."

"Is Theresa with you?"

"No, I came out of the restaurant."

"In that case, be at the Z11 lab in half an hour. Don't be late."

The communication was disconnected and Zijing looked through her memories.

The Z11 laboratory was a newly expanded area three months ago. Its purpose is currently unknown. It seems to involve some confidential projects, and even he, the assistant to the Bishop of Heaven's Destiny, is not fully aware of it.

"I just feel something is not right..."

Zijing returned to the restaurant muttering to himself and sat back in his seat. The two Valkyries asked him why he had just left, but the boy simply answered them perfunctorily.

It took ten minutes to finish the meal. Zijing said goodbye to the two Valkyries and then walked to Theresa and Cecilia's table. "Theresa, I have something urgent to deal with. Why don't you go home first, or go to your friend's house to play?"

Theresa looked up and asked with concern, "Is something wrong? Do you need my help?"

Amethyst shook her head. "No, this is my own business. You guys continue to enjoy your lunch... Miss Cecilia, I hope you feel better."

"...Well, thank you."

Cecilia nodded slightly, accepting Amethyst's kindness.

Amethyst left and headed to the area where the Z11 lab was located.

Over the past four years, not only has the infrastructure of the Mandate of Heaven headquarters been significantly improved, but the entire organization has also been run more efficiently and modernized.

At least Zijing was transported to another area by a mecha. The driver inside recognized his identity as the bishop's assistant and enthusiastically wanted to take him there.

The Z11 laboratory, like almost all previous laboratories, is built inside the floating island and requires a series of permissions to enter.

As the bishop's assistant, Zijing naturally has the authority to enter the Z11 laboratory. After he passes the identity verification and authority check, he can enter the laboratory.

"Z11... this is it..."

As the sealed door of the Z11 laboratory at the Savior Headquarters slowly opened, a stream of cold air escaped from the crack in the door, as if warning the explorers who were about to step into this area.

Amethyst walked in and found it pitch black. She touched the wall but found no light switch. The air was filled with the unique smell of metal and chemicals that was characteristic of a technology laboratory.

Zijing pulled out the flashlight she carried with her from her pocket, and a bright beam of light cut through the darkness. The beam swept across the wall, revealing rows of complex new instruments and equipment, which stood quietly in the darkness, as if waiting to be awakened.

Zijing looked around but didn't see anyone else until he tried to contact Otto using his personal terminal. Then a screen in the center of the laboratory lit up with a red light.

Otto's figure appeared above. He saw Amethyst and a meaningful smile appeared on his face. The next moment, perhaps through remote control by the Bishop, the area around Amethyst lit up instantly, revealing the full interior of the Z11 laboratory.

The red screen turned blue, and underneath was a huge transparent container. The container was filled with light blue liquid, much like the culture chambers that Amethyst had seen before, but this time it was not a person, but a black gem suspended in it, so that Amethyst could not look away as soon as he laid his eyes on it.

"Twenty minutes and forty-one seconds, ten minutes earlier than the agreed time." Otto's voice came from the screen, looking down at the white-haired boy below, with an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"After all, it is Lord Otto's order. I will not slack off." Zijing said with his head down, but his eyes were attracted by the white operating table next to the transparent container, where a syringe filled with liquid was placed specially on it.

I have a bad feeling...

Sure enough, Otto said, "Did you notice the tube of anesthetic? Inject it into your body and lie on the operating table. I will be here later."

"..."

The day finally came when Master Otto put me on the operating table for experiments.

Zijing had already prepared himself mentally. In fact, what really surprised him was that Lord Otto was able to postpone this matter for four years.

Amethyst walked over and picked up the syringe, while Otto on the screen was watching his every move.

Amethyst opened the protective cap of the syringe, revealing the sharp needle, and slowly brought it close to her arm, then stopped.

"Master Otto, can you answer a question for me?"

"of course can."

Otto smiled, but his eyes were fixed on Zijing's hand holding the syringe.

"What experiments will you perform on me after I pass out?"

"I thought you were smart enough to have guessed something. Look at the little thing next to you that's soaked in water. In order to verify some of my guesses, I need your cooperation."