Chapitre 67: Chapter 67: Prelude
Three weeks after the promise was made, Delta, under the watchful eyes of Wendy and the researchers, unleashed an invisible and sharp wind blade, tearing apart the test barrier composed of 16 special alloy steel plates into pieces.
"Boom!!!"
In the midst of the strong wind, Wendy pressed her dark green hair, which was flying wildly, behind her ear and stared blankly.
"How is it possible?"
When she carried the Gem of Desire, it was only a burden that threatened her life constantly. Let alone power, she couldn't even stand up.
How did Delta do it?
Is the gap between Valkyries really that vast?
As Delta drove the wheelchair to Wendy's side at a steady pace, she saw a cute little face deeply doubting life.
Delta blinked innocently and said with pity:
"It turns out that the Gem damages not only the body but also the brain, it's so scary~~"
"...Are you calling me a moron?"
Wendy didn't need a response to know the answer, so she directly kneaded Delta's face.
'So smooth, so soft.'
As soon as she started, the nature of the action shifted from venting to something else.
Wendy kept kneading with a bright smile, ignoring Delta's increasingly dissatisfied dead fish eyes.
"If you can't stand up, I'll have to give you a set of muscle-breaking and bone-breaking hands."
"Come on, you dead salted fish! You may not be able to cheer up even if the world ends, so why would I be afraid of you? Watch this, Wendy's secret technique of tickling Delta!"
The pleasant and beautiful picture was finally interrupted by the disinterested scientific researchers.
Wendy pushed Delta to deal with the next round of questioning and testing and was able to leave the experimental area after a long time.
"Alas, it seems that I really won't be needed. I didn't expect that the cruel experiment that consumed so many resources and sacrificed many companions would succeed on you, a lazy fish. It's really unpredictable."
"Are you ready to be hung up by me to enjoy the sea breeze? As a friend, I allow Wendy to choose a favorite underwear."
"Tsk! If you can really do it... I'll accept it if you hang me up."
Wendy's voice suddenly became low. She stopped and slowly hugged Delta's petite body from behind the wheelchair.
Delta was stunned for a moment, turned around, and saw Wendy's eyes red, looking at her with tears.
"Hey, you look like you want to cry with your mouth pursed. Are you jealous of me or hungry?"
"No! Do you know how scary the Herrscher Gem is? I've been carrying it for more than half a year... I'm so scared, Delta."
"You don't need it now..."
"That's why I'm scared! I'd rather it be me; I'd rather this person be myself. Do you understand?"
Wendy held a handful of Delta's hair tightly, her hands trembling, her fingers red from pinching.
This is a topic Delta can't explain.
It's impossible to tell Wendy that she is a Herrscher herself. It's impossible to tell Wendy that the Gem poses no threat to her.
All Delta could do was gently stroke Wendy's face, rarely showing a gentle smile, and quietly looking at her tearful eyes.
After a long time, Wendy wiped her tears by herself, forced a smile, and said:
"Don't look at me, it's so embarrassing. As a Valkyrie, I'm still crying. You will definitely laugh at me every day in the future!"
But being laughed at together every day was Wendy's biggest dream at the moment. Delta smiled silently, silently reciting her apology in her heart, and sighed helplessly.
Wendy pushed the wheelchair and continued on the way home. At this moment, she only hoped that this road would be longer, and that the date of the next experiment could be postponed a little. Even if it was just a little, it would be enough to thank the God in the dark.
…
Two weeks later, the Oceania branch conducted an experiment to transfer the Gem of Desire from the calf bone to the thigh bone.
Wendy didn't smile that day until Delta drove the wheelchair slowly out of the laboratory and waved to her with a pale face.
"You... what do you want to eat tonight? How about I cook for you?"
"Well? Are you better than the chef in the cafeteria?"
"Stupid! You should nod gratefully at this time!"
"Okay, okay, Wendy has the final say."
Delta sat weakly in the wheelchair, her eyes almost completely closed and squinting, her voice full of a weak tone.
Wendy couldn't tell whether this was just the same decadence as usual or whether the gem was eroding Delta's body. But Wendy didn't dare to ask; she could only hold back her trembling lips and silently shed tears as she walked.
After that, Wendy moved into Delta's room and slept with her.
Just as when Wendy was depressed and Delta was healthy at first, Delta had moved into Wendy's room on her own.
In subsequent tests, Delta showed stronger power.
So, the experiment continued to upgrade, and the Gem of Desire was moved from the thigh bone to the pelvis.
For the first time, Delta was hurt in the experiment. It had nothing to do with the gem; it was simply because the researcher's craftsmanship was too rough, leaving a hideous scar on her waist and abdomen.
That night, Wendy smiled and washed Delta's body with ease, but in the middle of the night, she curled up in her bed and cried secretly all night.
...
Afterward, the researchers were delighted to report the good news to Delta:
"The Archbishop highly praised our experimental progress! Listen carefully, for the last step of the experiment, the step of the Herrrscher Gem completely integrating into the body, the headquarters will come to watch! That means the Archbishop will witness our success! The time is scheduled for a month. Get ready; we will definitely succeed!"
"Bang!"
In the astonished expression of the messenger, Wendy crushed the wheelchair armrest expressionlessly.
"You..."
"Get out if you have nothing to do; we are very busy now."
"Ah? Oh, okay, anyway, you should take good care of yourself during this period, get ready, and don't make any mistakes when the time comes."
The messenger wanted to say a few more words, but under Wendy's gloomy gaze, he finally left with a quickened pace.
Delta gently touched the back of Wendy's hand.
The warm and smooth familiar touch gradually dissipated Wendy's gloomy expression.
Delta said:
"Are you worried about me?"
"..."
"Why don't you talk?"
"Delta, let's refuse the experiment, okay?"
Wendy forced a smile and held Delta's hand.
Delta shook her head.
"You know, we can't refuse."
"If you can't refuse, don't come! Why would a salted fish like you who only seeks comfort and muddles through come to participate in the Herrscher experiment? Wouldn't it be better for you to be a logistics Valkyrie in a remote branch? Why did you come, idiot!"
Wendy collapsed and knelt down beside the wheelchair, crying loudly.
Seeing the experiment escalate step by step, seeing Delta getting weaker and weaker. Although Delta never said it hurt, in Wendy's eyes, it was a fact that didn't need to be explained.
She felt that she was watching Delta throw herself into a sea of fire and knives, watching everything around her - even Wendy herself, pushing Delta towards the scythe of the god of death.
"How can I do this..."
"Don't... Delta... don't go!"
"Please, let's stop here, or let me do it! I can do it; I've fully recovered. I can definitely do it! Yes, I'll go find them to replace someone now!"
Wendy stood up and tried to walk out of the room.
Then, Delta lightly hooked the corner of her clothes.
It was such a weak force that a slight breeze could blow it away, but because of this, it was like unbreakable steel, making Wendy completely unable to move.
"Why do you want to participate in the experiment... How should I put it? I also have things I want to do. I don't want to leave; I want to continue. Don't worry, I will never die, I promise you, Wendy."
The extremely soft voice, with a kind of firmness that Wendy didn't understand, bound Wendy's trembling heart like a spider web.
'I guess I will never forget this day.'
Wendy thought so, turned around, and faced Delta with her embarrassed crying face.
After a long while, Wendy forced an ugly smile, squatted down, and hugged Delta carefully, as if hugging a treasure that could break at any time.
Finally, Wendy nodded.
"Okay... I'll accompany you..."
"Thank you, Wendy, you are my best friend."
"You too, Delta..."
So, please, change your mind. As long as you change your mind, I am willing to do anything for you, Delta.
Wendy closed her eyes in pain, and at this moment, she could no longer breathe well.
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