"Officer Sarah, the data for the demon blade is gradually climbing."
"It's almost reaching the critical point."
An experimenter looked at the data panel and reminded her.
"It's fine, keep increasing the energy output."
"You don't need to worry about anything else."
Officer Sarah said indifferently.
Since their experimental base was already exposed, it would have to be abandoned sooner or later.
It might as well let it give off some residual heat at the end and record all this valuable experimental data.
Seeing this, the experimenters nodded and continued to increase the output capacity.
The demon blade thus gradually emitted terrifying energy, and the glass dome covering it began to show cracks.
Seeing this, the researchers hurriedly stopped the ether energy output.
"Tsk, looks like this is all we can do for now."
"How is the data collection?"
"Has everything been recorded?"
Officer Sarah inquired.
The researchers quickly handed over a USB drive once again.
Seeing this, Officer Sarah took the USB drive and walked toward the adjacent laboratory.
"How is the data collection on your end?"
Officer Sarah looked at Hoshimi Aya, who was floating not far away.
"Officer Sarah, everything is going smoothly so far."
"We haven't encountered any obstacles."
The researcher reported, handing over a USB drive at the same time.
"What a pity, we're running out of time."
"Otherwise, we could have tested her combat data."
Officer Sarah said with a hint of regret in her tone. She had originally guessed that they wouldn't arrive until tomorrow at the earliest.
She didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.
They could only conduct simple data collection and figure out a way to collect more later.
After all, this Miss Hoshimi wasn't very smart, so there would always be opportunities to collect data.
... Meanwhile, outside.
Everyone gathered, looking at the schematic drawn from the Hoshimi Family's data collection and discussing the rescue plan.
"Miss Ling, based on my estimation..."
"They should have brought the Second Miss into these exposed structures."
"According to official data, this group of voids was originally densely connected."
"There are no exposed structures near this central area."
"So, I surmise they are likely in these few locations."
An officer explained their speculation to the group.
"Mhm, according to Fairy's detection, there's a high probability that Aya is within these clusters of buildings."
"However, the most likely location is this one; Fairy just detected a large source of ether energy signal there."
As she spoke, Ling pointed to the largest structure among The Hollows.
Just now, Fairy reported detecting a strong ether signal source within this forbidden cluster.
Moreover, based on the signal energy detection, it had a 90% degree of similarity to the ether energy of the demon blade kyuubi.
Therefore, there was a high probability that Aya was there.
"Although it's not entirely certain, the exploding ether energy source has a 90% similarity to the energy emitted by the demon blade in Aya's hand."
"However, while other structures detected unknown signal sources, they were not similar to those of Aya and the others."
"So, we can deduce that Aya should be here."
"We can head directly there later."
"And these might be hiding spots for their armed personnel; Star-Gazing Officer, you will need to be responsible for holding them off then."
Ling briefly explained her plan.
Suddenly, Ling received a call, and the caller ID showed Hoshimi Miyabi.
"Ling, how is the situation on your end?"
"I am on my way now."
"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to reach you within half an hour."
Hoshimi Miyabi inquired.
After receiving notice from her father, she immediately rushed over from where she was, not daring to delay for a moment.
"Miss Ya, you're coming over?"
"We are preparing to set off now."
"But since you're coming, waiting a bit is fine."
Ling was surprised, as Hoshimi Miyabi's phone had been out of signal range when she called earlier.
This clearly meant she was still inside The Hollow carrying out her mission and hadn't come out yet.
Soon, the H.S.O.S 6 group arrived.
Everyone was covered in dust, the most obvious being Soukakku, who was clutching her stomach and looking around dazedly.
"Sister Yanagi, I'm so hungry."
Soukakku said weakly.
The observant people immediately brought over a box of military biscuits.
"Huh?"
"Nicole, why are you all here too?"
Hoshimi Miyabi looked at the group not far away.
"Of course, Ling asked us to come and help."
"She said she couldn't contact you, so she came to us for assistance."
Nicole explained.
"That's right, Miss Hoshimi."
"We from Victoria Housekeeping were also entrusted by Miss Proxy to come and help."
Lycaon replied politely.
"Miss Ya, we don't have time for lengthy explanations."
"Let's set off quickly."
Ling stepped forward to explain the current situation.
Hoshimi Miyabi nodded upon hearing this.
"Okay, since the plan has been decided..."
"Then let's set off."
"The sooner Aya is rescued, the better."
Hoshimi Miyabi nodded, agreeing with Ling's plan.
Currently, this was indeed the best and fastest method.
Afterward, the group began to enter The Hollow and proceed to the building they intended to reach from within The Hollow.
... Inside K1 Base.
"What did you say?!"
"Hoshimi Miyabi came over too?"
"Isn't she on a mission in Hollow No. 0?"
Officer Sarah said with some surprise while holding a phone.
"I just received the notification; she's probably already headed your way."
"Prepare to evacuate."
"K1 Base has to be abandoned for now."
"Notify them to transfer important documents."
Bringer's voice came from the phone.
"I know what to do, you don't need to remind me."
"I'm just surprised that Hoshimi Miyabi arrived so quickly."
"Alright, I'm hanging up now."
"I need to prepare for evacuation."
Officer Sarah hung up the phone.
"How disappointing."
"Bring the demon blade over and place it with this Miss Hoshimi."
"Let's leave this surprise for them."
"We are preparing to evacuate."
Officer Sarah looked at Hoshimi Aya not far away.
The researchers nodded in witness. A opening appeared in the glass dome above Hoshimi Aya, and at the same time, the demon blade on the other side was grasped by a mechanical tentacle and pulled into a passage.
Soon, the demon blade entered the glass dome where Hoshimi Aya was located through this tunnel.
As soon as the demon blade entered the surface layer, a layer of frost condensed on it, but it still emitted a red glow, and white steam slowly drifted upward.
Gradually, the demon blade arrived at the position in front of Hoshimi Aya.
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