My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 313

"No, 008, I know you didn’t cause this. I’ve been unfairly blaming you for all the chaos, but I’ve realized that our fates are intertwined. Whatever happens to me also affects you, so it’s clear you’d do everything in your power to help me.

And, as you always remind me, it’s not your fault we’re in this mess." Kisha sighed, struggling to see 008 in distress, just as she had a hard time dealing with Duke’s sadness and worry.

Perhaps it was because they had been through so much together, with 008 standing by her side through countless life-and-death situations. Kisha realized that her constant blame had been unfair, but 008 never complained or voiced any grievances.

She heard 008’s childlike voice sobbing softly in her mind. It tried to be silent, but after being bound to her for so long, it had developed its own consciousness and perhaps learned to feel emotions. Realizing this, Kisha understood that 008 was hurting too. She felt a pang of guilt for always chiding 008 because of its constellation, knowing now that it had its own struggles and feelings.

"Don’t cry. I’ll make sure to complete all my missions with flying colors. Unlike before, I can now see clearly how to tackle the missions, and I’ll create a plan based on that." Kisha reassured 008, speaking with a gentle tone as if comforting a child.

"Really?! Will we be able to complete the missions?" 008 choked on its own tears, seeking reassurance, its voice trembling with a genuine fear of seeing Kisha in danger again.

"Have I ever lied to you before?" Kisha asked with unwavering confidence, determined to offer 008 the comfort it needed.

"Yes, you did," 008 responded bluntly, leaving Kisha momentarily stunned as if she had been slapped in return for her reassurance. However, 008 was too absorbed in its own emotions to notice Kisha’s discomfort and wanted to continue proving its point. Annoyed but resolute, Kisha just wanted to focus on completing the final upgrade to reach level 5.

"Get ready for the upgrade to System Level 5," Kisha said with a frustrated sigh.

[System Upgrade to Level 5 Authorization]

[Cost: 20,000 points]

[Accept] or [Decline]

Kisha promptly accepted the authorization request and spent her remaining points. Although this left her with no points for emergencies, she was resolute. She decided to face future challenges as they came, knowing that there was no foolproof plan anyway. She would adapt and find solutions based on the circumstances.

After Kisha had calmed down and Duke grasped some of her thoughts, he refrained from pressuring her for more details about her secret. Recognizing that she was gradually opening up and sharing what she could, he chose to respect her pace and not rush her.

After he saw her calm down and looking better, Duke wanted them to stay in the room and rest, believing that physical relaxation would help Kisha’s mental state and allow her to work more effectively the next day. However, Kisha felt differently; she insisted that they couldn’t afford to relax just yet, as there were pressing matters requiring her immediate attention.