Apocalyptic Era: Starting from picking up a Bishoujo
Chapter 609 - 570 Mazao’s Room

Chapter 609: 570 Mazao’s Room

Mazao’s room...

At the mention of this topic, Little Bowl seemed instantly invigorated, and I couldn’t help but focus my attention.

Indeed, since the Yellow Springs Evangelical Institute was where Mazao used to be, and she was a high-level figure in the Institute, she would definitely have her own room here.

But why did the room she once lived in become a forbidden area?

I immediately inquired with the achieved realm cultivator, who replied, "This is an order directly issued by the Yellow Springs God. After Mazao’s betrayal, all statues and portraits related to her were destroyed, records praising her achievements were deleted, and even some people who had been in contact with her were interrogated and marginalized...

"The areas she used to frequent were also subjected to spell-based treatments, especially her personal room, which was subjected to multiple sealing procedures, likely to prevent her from suddenly returning, launching an attack, or developing traitors among us."

Mazao, with the Power of Return, could return to her past locations anytime and anywhere, just like No. 7 can infiltrate the Yellow Springs Evangelical Institute with Little Bowl and me. Hence it’s possible that the exiled Mazao could stealthily infiltrate, cause great damage, and then escape using Space Transfer.

Since Mazao is of the Great Success Rank, she might also rely on her soul influence, making others unaware of her infiltration, and secretly maintain close contact with the Evangelical Institute monks she was once friendly with.

Even demolishing that room would be useless, for Mazao’s Power of Return brings her back to the spatial coordinates themselves. But if that’s the case, why not simply relocate the Institute? Could it be that Huang Quan thought that was an overreaction?

"Though I don’t believe Mazao has the awareness and ability to orchestrate such a coup..." No. 7 mused.

The Evangelical Institute is not a completely airtight organization. Such a sinister plan as the human massacre is bound to unsettle some people’s consciences. Even in a zealous organization truly backed by a God, like the Evangelical Institute, betrayal and division are inevitable. Mazao herself is the best example.

Although the Tai Sui Army split from the Evangelical Institute largely because Tai Sui himself did not support the human massacre plan, even being killed by the Evangelical Institute Master, there were still undercover agents from the Tai Sui Army within the Institute, indicating there are monks secretly opposing the human massacre plan.

"After the betrayal of the direct disciple, the Yellow Springs God might have realized that the proposed Human Cleansing Plan might lead to more traitors and even internal division within the Institute..." the achieved realm cultivator explained, "So afterward, he considered other world-saving directions and assembled us cadres for research and exploration."

"However, this attempt ultimately ended in failure, and we still couldn’t find a better method. Then one day, the Yellow Springs God suddenly announced its termination, never bringing up the topic again."

Hearing this, No. 7 inexplicably let out a cold laugh.

"Instead of this, take us to Mazao’s former room first," I said. "Since it’s a restricted area, Huang Quan might be hiding something there."

The achieved realm cultivator reluctantly nodded and led us through the Institute. No one noticed us along the way, nor did anyone perform any courtesy gestures to the achieved realm cultivator. It was as if we had turned into transparent people.

After a dozen minutes, we were led to the end of a corridor. There was a wooden door covered with numerous talismans and seals.

"...This is it," the achieved realm cultivator said.

I quickly examined the scene; these talismans and seals held a mana barrier preventing others from entering, even for a cultivator of this level, it would be challenging to break through in a short time. Beyond that, they had no other purpose. In this Evangelical Institute, what truly deters cultivators from entering this room is not the talismans and seals but the Human God Huang Quan’s edict.

Next, I grasped the handle of the wooden door, twisted it, and directly opened the door.

These talismans and seals, while troublesome for an ordinary demon hunter, were of no consequence to me. Just like how some spells by past demon hunters would automatically fizzle before me, there was no need to specifically destroy these; as long as I willed them inactive, they could only fall silent.

The room beyond the door appeared quite plain. It was only slightly larger than a regular bedroom, simply furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, bookshelves, and equipped with a private toilet and shower.

If there was anything unusual about it, it was that it was too tidy.

Not that I thought Mazao’s living space would be messy. Based on my past cohabitation experience with her, she’s the kind who sincerely makes the bed every morning, conscientious about personal and environmental hygiene. However, since this room had been off-limits for so long, surely no one would have come to clean it; cobwebs and dust would be normal.

Yet this room didn’t carry the cold, desolate air one would expect; it seemed as if someone came in regularly to tidy it up. It brought to mind those poignant tales where, after the premature death of a child, the remaining parents might meticulously maintain the room, occasionally changing the bedding, as if the room’s owner might one day suddenly return.

"Doesn’t seem like there’s anything special..." No. 7 analyzed, "At least the Divine Seal Fragment isn’t here."

From the perspective of Huang Quan, between the "Du Shuo Mountain" technical materials and the Divine Seal Fragment, the latter is likely more crucial. Thus, the safeguarding measures for the latter would be more thorough. Yet to us, Void Envoys, finding the Divine Seal Fragment would be all too easy. Getting close enough allows for immediate detection.

"There seems to be something over there." Little Bowl looked towards the desk not far away.

On the desk were some scattered documents. Filled with curiosity, I walked over and picked up one of the documents. Little Bowl also came to take a look.

This document wasn’t the "Du Shuo Mountain" technical materials we were looking for. Such critical documents wouldn’t appear in this room without reason. However, the title of this document was enough to catch my full attention immediately. Compared to the unfamiliar technical data, this document held more significance in my heart.

Even Little Bowl, upon seeing it, momentarily forgot to breathe.

"...What happened to you both?"

No. 7 frowned and walked over, glancing at the document’s title, and also halted in his tracks.

Two seconds later, Little Bowl managed to speak, reading the document’s title: "Research on the Cause of Broom Star Physique...?"

This was a document researching Mazao.

Why would such a document appear here... let’s not discuss that for now. As for who the document’s author was, and who casually left it here, that was easy to guess. In the Evangelical Institute, there’s no one else aside from Huang Quan with the qualification and ability to research the Broom Star Physique and to freely access this room.

No. 7 had mentioned previously that Huang Quan might have gone to great lengths to cultivate Mazao initially due to his special interest in Mazao’s Broom Star Physique, wishing to uncover its secrets.

Even if it was just a researcher’s interest in a rare experimental subject, Mazao indeed seized the opportunity back then to grow.

Who would’ve thought we’d stumble upon the core secrets of the Broom Star Physique in such a place... No, Huang Quan might not have actually researched anything conclusive... But if Huang Quan couldn’t, it’s hard to imagine anyone else could.

With a sense of shock and anticipation, Little Bowl, No. 7, and I exchanged glances. I prepared mentally, slowly opened the document, and my gaze fell upon its content.

On the first page, Huang Quan wrote his conclusion:

"After a series of investigations and analyses, I can say with great certainty – the so-called ’Broom Star Power’ is merely a misunderstanding.

"In reality, Mazao did not possess such power at all."

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