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It was as if some invisible force was luring and corrupting Grandma, until it dragged her completely into a strange, dark abyss.
Tomoki wasn't sure if this was just his imagination.
The only thing he was certain of was that it would be dangerous for his grandmother if she continued like this.
Secondly, Tomoki discovers that his grandmother seems to have started to believe in some kind of mysterious religion.
My grandmother, who used to always be by my side, would disappear for a while every few days, I don't know when it started.
From the first few hours, to the entire day that followed...
Tomoki was surprised to find that the family's once-abundant savings were dwindling at a visible rate.
Grandma no longer proactively helps me buy various electronic products as she used to.
Zhishu doesn't care about the upgrading of electronic products.
What Zhishu was really concerned about was that his grandmother's unusual spending habits would eventually alarm his mother.
By then, my mother will definitely notice the abnormality in my grandmother, and it's not impossible that she might even be sent to a mental hospital for isolation and care.
Thus, Zhishu used his hacking skills to profit for the first time.
They relentlessly hacked into major companies, stole their trade secrets, and then resold these secrets on the dark web in exchange for digital currency.
Thanks to this, Megumi Kijima has never noticed any unusual activity in her grandmother's bank account to this day.
However, Tomoki knew that this situation could not last long.
Even if the amount in the account doesn't change much, too frequent large-scale transfers and transactions will eventually alert the bank's security system.
By then, no matter how busy Megumi is, she will realize that her grandmother is acting strangely.
Unfortunately, even knowing these circumstances, Tomoki had no solution.
Aside from occasionally venting and complaining to Karen online, all Tomoki could do was postpone that day as much as possible.
He didn't want to be separated from his grandmother, and he didn't want her to be sent to a mental hospital because of her mental abnormality.
Unwilling to accept this, Tomoki began a secret investigation into the mysterious religion his grandmother believed in.
The Angel Cult—a newly emerging fanatical religious group—has thus come to the fore.
The first believers of this religion were the humans who witnessed the miracle of "angels descending".
Guided by some unknown force and being, they have established a tight-knit, fanatical organizational structure in every region of the world.
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Chapter 374 The Upgraded and Modified Gailwin
"I see."
After listening silently to Tomoki's story, Karen made a seemingly surprised remark.
In fact, Karen wasn't really surprised.
Before arriving here, Lu Xuan had already investigated the existence of the Angelic Cult through Zhi Zi, and even came up with a plan to infiltrate the cult by disguising himself as a senior believer.
Tomoki's explanation was at most a supplement to what Karen didn't know.
"This is all I know. Please, please save Grandma!"
At this moment, Tomoki's eyes were filled with pleading.
Regardless of what hidden identities Karen and Lu Xuan might have, all he wants now is to save his grandmother.
As a child, even a child with exceptionally high intelligence...
This was the best solution that Tomoki could think of without disturbing his mother.
"We will save your grandmother, I promise you."
Kallen reached out and pressed her hand on Tomoki's shoulder, her eyes seemingly filled with a sincerity she had never shown before.
Karen's prototype was a bio-computer in an arcade, who later wandered the internet for various reasons...
Therefore, Karen never experienced what family or kinship meant.
Nature itself is unique...
They are born with the ability to know...
Even Zhizi, who is of the same kind, had Lu Xuan as a family member who silently supported and guided her growth from the very beginning of her life.
In contrast, if it weren't for a series of coincidences, Karen might never have experienced human emotions until her death.
To be honest, human emotions are not an essential element of the evolution of life.
Kokaren still greatly admires the mutual support among her kind and the close bonds between family members.
This is also a key reason why Karen was able to so fluently refer to Lu Xuan as "my brother".
In Tomoki, Karen once again saw the kind of family affection that she envied so much, the kind of bond that would even sacrifice everything for family.
When will your grandmother participate in the Angelic Cult's gathering again?
Just then, Lu Xuan, who had been silent all along, spoke up.
"It's today..."
Seeing Lu Xuan's somewhat surprised expression, Zhi Shu explained further.
"Actually, today was supposed to be the day Grandma was supposed to attend the gathering."
"She didn't go out because my mom came unexpectedly."
At this point, Tomoki paused slightly.
Before this, Tomoki hesitated to speak in front of the mediators, wanting to say something, namely, to stop his grandmother from attending that mysterious gathering.
Unfortunately, it seemed that Tomoki's grandmother had already noticed Tomoki's abnormality and appeared in time to interrupt their conversation.
"If I'm not mistaken, my grandma is already getting ready to go out."
As if to confirm Zhishu's words, Lu Xuan's communicator suddenly rang.
"Lu Xuan? Can you hear me?"
When Saki's voice came from the other end of the communicator, Lu Xuan immediately picked up the communicator and asked.
Has someone gone out?
Upon hearing this, Shaji, who hadn't yet had a chance to report what she had discovered, was stunned for a moment before nodding in affirmation of Lu Xuan's words.
"Yes, Tomoki's grandmother just went out and got into a black car and left."
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A moment later, at the front door of Zhishu's house.
When Saki, Lu Xuan, Karen, and Tomoki reunited, the black car that Tomoki's grandmother was in had already driven away.
It's obvious without even thinking that the black car was specifically used to transport people to the Angelic Church gatherings.
"Tomoko, track that car down for me immediately!"
Watching the black car drive away indifferently, Lu Xuan immediately gave instructions to Zhizi.
[Understood! Tracking has begun!]
Given the current danger level, should we call in the Gailvin?
With a bewildered and astonished look on Tomoki's face, Lu Xuan nodded in agreement with Tomoki's plan.
"Send the Gailvin over, but be careful not to let the relevant departments of the TPC notice."
Before the words were finished, ripples suddenly appeared in the space in front of the four people.
Immediately afterwards, the Gailvin, disguised as an ordinary car, appeared before the four of them.
Since the Gailvin was labeled an "unidentified flying object" by the TPC, Lu Xuan has not allowed the Gailvin to appear in public for a long time.
Especially after the widespread use of space portal technology, the Galvin has been undergoing various modifications and upgrades within the underground temple.
"boarding!"
He sat directly in the main cabin of the Galvin, and then turned to the other three people who were still stunned.
"Uh, I understand!"
Saki, who followed closely behind, plopped down in the co-pilot's seat, showing little surprise at the sudden appearance of the Galvin.
Chi!
After Karen and Tomoki got into the car one after the other.
Lu Xuan slammed on the gas pedal, and the intense tire screech instantly pushed the car to its speed limit.
Like a bolt of lightning speeding down the street, the car body of the Galvin created ripples as it sped forward.
The next second, the Gailvin disappeared into the street as if it had never existed.
It's not simply about invisibility or mimicry...
Even if the Gailvin were disguised as a car, its built-in Max Zero Drive System would still allow it to fully utilize some of the aircraft's capabilities.
The most basic step is to partially submerge the car body into the imaginary space, turning the Galvin into a true ghost car.
Without physical substance, volume collisions are ignored...
In this state, the Galvin is not "invisible" in the physical sense, but rather disappears directly from the material world and travels at high speed in another dimension that is completely different from reality.
Although it was only a temporary dimension between the real world and the imaginary space, the speed boost that the Gaelvin gained as a result was undeniable.
Invisibility, physical immunity, high-speed movement...
The Galvin, which had placed itself in another dimension, caught up with the Angelic Cult's black car in the blink of an eye.
Silence!
The Galvin, driving alongside the black car, gradually slowed down until it was parallel to the other vehicle.
Only at this moment did the people on the Gailvin clearly see the occupants of the black car.
Besides Grandma Zhishu, who had just been picked up, there were four other people of different ages and genders inside the black car.
Among them, the man driving the car was the most eye-catching.
His strong physique stood in stark contrast to that of an ordinary person…
The angel tattoo on her arm adds a unique sense of contrast...
If it weren't for prior knowledge that the man was a follower of the Angelic Church, no one would doubt that he was a triad member released from prison.
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Chapter 375 Hiding in Another Dimension
Inside a secret villa in Tokyo, Japan.
A dignified and solemn man sat on the podium, chanting some mysterious and eerie scripture.
Below the man, dozens of ordinary people of different identities and statuses listened intently to his chanting, as if they were listening to some kind of heavenly music.
Some believers with weak willpower have become completely immersed in the illusory dream world, enjoying wonderful things that are impossible to enjoy in the real world.
Grandma Zhishu and the others entered the villa under these circumstances and then quietly sat down.
Unlike ordinary believers like Grandma Zhishu, the man preaching on the stage is the messenger who first witnessed the angel's descent and was chosen by the angel.
There are dozens of such messengers in Tokyo, scattered throughout the city, responsible for preaching and brainwashing believers.
Of course, this situation is not unique to Tokyo.
In fact, since the phenomenon of angelic descent appeared, the cult of angels has emerged all over the world.
However, compared to other places, such as Japan, where religions are numerous and cults are rampant, the Angel Cult's growth rate and the number of people involved far exceed the normal situation.
"Keren, I've come to see you..."
Zhishu's grandmother had only been sitting down for a short while when she quickly entered the false illusion created by the man.
Such a rapid entry into dreams and such devout faith are among the best, even among believers.