Liebe said, "What? How?"
Licht said, "Listen to me. Let's do the DNA test in our own way."
Liebe said, "What? What do you plan to do?"
Licht said, "Simple. Stab you."
Liebe said, "Why exactly?"
Licht said, "Simple. If I stab you, you will start dying, which means she will start disappearing because she can't exist without you, as you are required in her creation. And if she starts to disappear, it means she is your biological daughter. If she doesn't, it means she is something else."
Liebe said, "Bro, that idea won't work if she is adopted."
Licht said, "I thought about that too. But look, I did her bloodwork—she is related. So that's that. But I thought she is a spy. It makes sense because, look, she doesn't have her memories, looks like you, and has the signature magic of your family."
Liebe said, "So?"
Licht said, "Remember a month ago, you donated blood to a blood bank despite the fact I was against it? Maybe it was that part of your DNA that was used to create her and give her memories so that she could infiltrate us and kill us."
Liebe said, "Yeah, that's a bit much."
Licht said, "You sure? Because we can't be 100%."
Liebe said, "You are literally planning to stab me."
Licht said, "To prove physics."
Liebe said, "I have better ways."
Licht said, "Okay, then."
Liebe said, "And how long till we reach Haldonia?"
Licht said, "Two more days."
Liebe said, "Good. And maintain steady pace."
Licht said, "Sure."
Liebe said, "Are you taking 22 hours of sleep a day?"
Licht said, "Yeah, actually about 23 hours and doing the rest in like one hour."
Liebe said, "That's disgusting."
Licht said, "Yeah, I know."
Liebe said, "Well, either way, good. Store your sleep."
Licht said, "Sure."
Liebe said, "Tell M I want to see her. There is something I want to discuss with her privately. I will be in our room."
Licht said, "Okay, then. Also, don't sleep with her. You do that far too much."
Liebe said, "Okay, then. And remember, we are returning to HQ at 6:30. Can't be late to see Big Sis again."
Licht said, "Okay, then. If I sleep, wake me up."
Liebe said, "Okay."
As Liebe was waiting, M entered.
M said, "You wanted to talk to me?"
Liebe said, "Yeah, I did. Sit down. I have a few questions. Exactly how far can the Eyes of Sin and Eyes of Purity see?"
M said, "The Eyes of Sin can see one month ahead, and the Eyes of Purity can see as far back as possible, as long as I maintain contact, but only as far as their birth."
Liebe said, "Okay, then. You must know, for the first round—it's a 3v3 for the lineup of Alyssa, Isurugi, and myself—what are the chances of victory?"
M said, "99.9%. There are 3,000 possibilities, among which in 2,997 we win."
Liebe said, "What about if I change myself for Licht?"
M said, "98%. 1,500 possibilities, with 1,425 outcomes resulting in victory."
Liebe said, "How about this, then: Hedin, Aoi, and Lumos?"
M said, "100%. 2,300 possibilities, yet we win in all of them. But among the 2,300, about 300—or there is a 13% chance—where either Aoi or Hedin receive permanent injuries."
Liebe said, "Okay, then. How about you, me, and Licht?"
M said, "That's the safest at 100%, yet the next round drops from an average of 97% to 76%."
Liebe said, "Okay, then. The ones to fight will be me, Alyssa, and Isurugi."
M said, "Okay."
Liebe said, "And what is Hwang's attribute?"
M said, "Smoke."
Liebe said, "I don't want to fight him, but I will."
M said, "Are you sure? Since smoke magic brings back bad memories."
Liebe said, "It's alright. Now, answer me this—my final question: where is Mistral, and when will he return to HQ?"
M said, "He is in Mikill, but he is returning with Lia. Liebe, right now he is busy. I think the strongest Black Rose elite is returning tonight. How long has it been since I saw the dude? I think five years, at least."
M said, "I'm not sure, as I wasn't there. But how strong is he?"
Liebe said, "He is the only one in Black Rose besides Mother who could even be somewhat compared to Jewel. And I think he has grown stronger."
Meanwhile, in Symphonics, as Alex was on the ground, Alex said, "You sure beat me."
Mistral said, "I was simply checking. You did well, Grand Maestro. Now it's time for me to return."
Alex said, "Okay, then. Watch over Liebe for me. Damn, am I getting old?"
Mistral said, "The future is safe."
Alex said, "By the way, why are you here?"
Mistral said, "I was clashing with Black Blade in Jade Island for the past two weeks, and then, before returning, I was getting a gift."
Alex said, "Well, someone sure is confident."
Mistral said, "I'm done here."
Meanwhile, on the ship, Liebe said, "Guys, ready? Time to return to HQ."
As Liebe snapped his fingers, Gelda appeared.
Liebe said, "We are returning."
Gelda said, "Of course," as she made a portal.
Everyone, including Lichee, went through. After coming through, Liebe said, "Gelda, this is my friend Lichee. Can she stay at HQ for a few days?"
Gelda looked at Lichee and said, "Oh, hell no. Never. Not in a billion years. My nightmare is returning, and it's the teen years. We aren't keeping that thing at HQ. It was almost destroyed once. We can't destroy it again. It's far too dangerous. I'm not babysitting that thing. Please, no. Take it to some other corner of the world—a billion, no, a trillion kilometers from here."
Liebe said, "Umm, Gelda—"
Gelda said, "Sorry, no, Lord. We aren't keeping that thing here."