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Public security is often related to political stability, and excessively poor public security can easily lead to the overthrow of a regime. Of course, this has certain advantages for those who are drawn to the flame.
Taking advantage of social unrest and the decline in the credibility of existing countries, moths drawn to a flame can seize the opportunity to rise to power and further consolidate resources.
MEI has already planned to work with Vervier on this matter.
Even if they manage to rise to power, they still need to consider the social unrest caused by poor public security.
The existence of a ruler with governing laws is unavoidable, and a reasonable solution is necessary.
Based on her previous experiences, MEI felt that the reliable [Alicia] might be able to offer her some help.
"I don't know much about this...it seems the only solution is to increase regulatory oversight."
Human nature is uncontrollable; the only thing that can be reasonably restrained is the law and law enforcement agencies.
In this respect, North America and China present a stark contrast.
but--
"Perhaps there is one person who can indeed provide us with considerable help."
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"She's a very cute girl."
Supporting her slender waist, the pink-clad girl raised her delicate index finger and blinked.
"A...girl?"
Mei frowned slightly, not quite understanding.
She doesn't believe that the problems they are currently facing can be solved by one person alone.
Moreover, she's a girl.
Even with enough humility, MEI would not deny that she and Mebius are among the most outstanding intellectuals in the world.
And the 'Alicia' before us is the very first Herrscher of Origin.
If even they can't handle the Herrscher of Domination, then is there anything else in the world that can solve this social problem?
Of course, despite her confusion, she did not doubt the truthfulness of what 'Alice' said.
After all, as a 'person from the future,' the other party has already done too many incredible things, and he and Velvey are undoubtedly proof of that.
"Okay, where are you going next? I'll help you get the permit."
MEI is also very direct.
Previously, Jiang Qiao had mostly traveled on her own, but fortunately, she always used the excuse of 'asking for leave'.
However, as the war between the Fire Moth and the Honkai intensifies, and MEI begins to seize power within the Fire Moth, the travel of Alicia, as a Fire Moth hero, must become more formalized.
However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. At least having formal procedures makes things easier, and even if you go to other countries, you won't be considered an illegal immigrant like you were when you entered New Zealand.
"Thanks, I'll leave the permission to you."
The image of that person flashed through her mind. The pink-clad girl smiled and thanked him, then pondered for a moment:
"As for the destination—I'm afraid I'll have to find Wilvie first."
After all... she was going to Wilvi's hometown.
Soon, Jiang Qiao, who had ended her communication with MEI, connected with Vervi.
It's clear she's been very busy lately; you can even see her prominent eye bags and dark circles.
"I'm going to Twilight Street."
The girl's concise and direct words instantly made Wilvi, who was initially puzzled as to why she was being sought out, understand.
She frowned, and her rarely seen true self—the con artist personality—emerged directly.
Why would you want to go there?
Neither MEI nor Möbius would likely have any recollection of the place name Jiang Qiao mentioned—after all, it's not a place that would attract the attention of such a genius.
But coincidentally, Vilvi was from there.
“You should have heard about the Herrscher of Domination from Mebius. I plan to go to Twilight Street to find someone who can help us.”
Hearing this made the people of Verviers feel a little numb.
Although she didn't participate in the conversation with MEI, with her intelligence, after learning about the Herrscher of Domination's abilities, she had already guessed that public security issues would become a huge hidden danger in the future.
She could understand Alicia's desire to find a solution.
but...
In order to solve the public security problem, you want to go to Twilight Street to find talent?
Even with Wilvi's temperament, she was amused by Jiang's statement and said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry:
"You may not know what it's like there, so let me explain beforehand—Twilight Street is arguably the worst and most disorderly place in the world."
Trying to find someone who can solve the security problems in Twilight Street is no different from looking for gold in a trash can.
The girl in pink simply smiled and said nonchalantly:
"Although the environment there was harsh, didn't it also produce a world-renowned genius, Vilvie?"
—This is indeed a fact that even Wilvi cannot deny.
No matter how bad she felt about her hometown, she was undoubtedly a child who grew up in Twilight Street.
"Okay, that's true."
"So, you're planning to find out about Twilight Street from me?"
"Ah."
“Then you’ll probably be disappointed. I’ve been away from Twilight Street for several years now… Although I still remember what happened there, I don’t know what it’s become.” Velvi shook her head, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.
"But it doesn't really matter. No matter how many years have passed, that place probably won't change much."
"I'll tell you what I know."
...
The cramped, dilapidated, and old-fashioned buildings were littered with garbage and excrement, and the air was filled with a nauseating stench. Everything about them was so repulsive.
"So this is Twilight Street."
A girl dressed simply yet strikingly in pink, looking completely out of place in this land, surveyed her surroundings and raised an eyebrow slightly: "Although I knew about this place through various means, I never expected it to be this bad."
—It's just like a slum in medieval Europe.
Perhaps the only difference is that it's still a bit more modern? For example, the messy utility poles and the small advertisements plastered all over the walls.
You can feel the malice coming from all directions; it comes from the residents of this land.
But when Jiang Qiao's gaze fell upon them, those malicious stares vanished in a very short time.
He recalled Wilvi's words—the residents of Twilight Street were extremely xenophobic, especially towards those from big cities.
The extremely harsh environment has fostered a culture of hostility towards outsiders among the residents of Twilight Street. At the same time, simply trying to survive on this land inevitably leads to various forms of deception and betrayal—it is almost impossible for kind people to live here.
From this perspective, whether or not one harbors hatred towards outsiders seems meaningless, since the residents of Twilight Street are completely all-encompassing.
Whether you're from out of town or local, if you get a chance, they'll devour you clean, leaving nothing but bones.
Treating cute, foreign girls like [Alice]
Those people on Dusk Street made no attempt to hide their ill intentions.
Fortunately, he had asked Velvi beforehand, and when he learned the location of Twilight Street, Velvi also told him who he could seek help from.
After all, he's a magician who grew up here, so he still has some connections.
Jiang Qiao glanced at the map that Wilvi had given her—just as she had said, even after several years, the place had not changed much.
Perhaps people change even faster than buildings.
"Peng~"
A short figure wearing a cloak came towards her and bumped into her.
"I'm...I'm...sorry!"
The girl's low voice was filled with panic. After a hasty apology, she hurriedly left.
Jiang Qiao, however, did not pay any attention to it. She was focused on looking at the map and planned to find out about the situation of her mission objective from the acquaintance introduced by Wilvi.
Huanghun Street is quite large. Although it is called a street, it is actually almost the size of a small town.
The intricate routes and poor urban planning make it easy for outsiders to get lost.
Although she could ask the residents, after thinking about what Sakura had experienced when she came to this place, as recorded in the Paradise Records, Jiang Qiao, who didn't want to use this body to be violent, chose a more merciful solution.
And it's quite fun, just like an RPG game.
It's a waste not to take a look around now that I've opened an unfamiliar map.
Despite the terrible environment, Jiang Qiao was still very interested in this place.
After all, four heroes emerged from this place, making it a place of great fortune comparable to the Demon Cave in the Far East.