Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"That's quite amazing. What's the specific principle behind it?"

Ziyao curiously examined the spatial vortex before her and pondered.

The best way to bridge the distance between two points on a piece of paper is to fold the paper together.

I tentatively reached in, but there was nothing inside, and it felt cold.

Reaching upwards, I suddenly touched soft fabric, slightly damp.

what is this?

Just as I was about to take a closer look, the feel disappeared.

Stepping into the vortex and crossing the darkness, she arrived at a sunny island.

The sand underfoot was soft, and you could see snail shells from time to time. There were also dried corals not far away.

"What were you doing just now? You scared me!"

Kiana blushed and covered the hem of her skirt, her clothes accidentally getting wet from the seawater.

My skirt was tugged by something strange just now; I thought it was a crab or something.

"The scenery here is really nice. I hope I can invite Mei and the others to come and play together sometime."

Within a radius of a hundred miles, there was no one, far from the world, only the blue sky and the beach.

Without a doubt, if she were to choose a vacation destination, she would definitely consider this place.

"A deserted island... which means there are only the two of us here, Ziyao and I."

Kiana looked around and whispered.

In many works, the protagonists escape the trivialities and troubles of the world and come to a place that is almost a paradise, where they live a leisurely and carefree life.

There was no one to disturb them, just the two of them...

What does Ziyao think of this place?

Kiana bent down slightly and smiled.

"There wasn't a single tree on the beach, and there were signs of water erosion on the rock walls. Hmm... it's pretty much what I guessed. When the tide comes in, the shallow sand is completely submerged. This island is much smaller than it actually appears."

Kiana: ...........

Volume 1: Chapter 137 Changkong City (Part 3)

In the evening, the two arrived in Changkong City.

I dragged my suitcase and found a hotel nearby to stay in.

With five hours remaining until the rendezvous, they will be able to travel to the World Serpent after making contact with the raven.

"Ziyao, did you live here when you were little?"

After seeing the ID card, Kiana realized that Ziyao originally lived in Changkong City, just like Mei.

"Well, that should be it."

The ID card happened to have the same name as someone else, so Raven went along with it and helped her get a fake one.

The identity, home address, education... are all perfect, as if this person really existed.

"Oh? Can you take me to your house?"

Kiana was very curious, as she had never visited Ziyao's house before, including in the previous cycle.

I want to know what kind of life she once lived, and why she made up her mind to fight against the Honkai.

"Let's have dinner first, then we'll go later."

Former residence...

[Address: Unit 2, 5th Floor, Building 114, Tiancheng District, Changkong City]

The girl with the same name lives there, in the city center.

The meeting place with Raven was right downstairs in that building, which also made it convenient to explain to Kiana that this was a fake identity.

"I want snacks, especially grilled takoyaki."

Kiana suggested as they left the hotel.

While keeping an eye on Ziyao's gaze, he secretly took her hand.

She'd been busy all day, and to be honest, she was starving; she could eat at least two Honkai Beasts in one bite.

One of the most obvious signs of not eating is dizziness and unsteady gait.

Upon hearing about food, she decided to strategically set aside her previous thoughts and eat her fill first.

After all, food is essential for life.

"Eat your dinner properly, or you won't grow tall."

"Oh yeah, I'm fine, but Ziyao, you... oh?!"

Before she could finish speaking, the girl was flicked on the forehead.

"Don't mention height."

Aside from Theresa, almost everyone was taller than her, and it was a shame to have to look up at others.

In her past life, she was 1.8 meters tall... It's not that she's decreased a little, but rather that she's been cut in half.

After more than a year of reconstruction, Changkong City, which had suffered a devastating collapse, has returned to its former prosperity.

People come and go on the streets, and neon lights fill the streets and alleys.

As the lights and shadows shifted, Kiana spotted a familiar figure.

Hey, is it Aunt Flo?

White hair, short stature, perfectly matching the impression.

In just a moment, it was blocked by oncoming vehicles.

When you focus your gaze again, the spot is now completely empty.

Could I be hallucinating from hunger?

7:15 p.m.

Theresa and her group traveled up Yingzhou Island and arrived at Changkong City.

Heavy snow fell like rain, covering this ancient city in a silver coat.

Despite the cold weather, the traditional festival is just a few days away, so there are many pedestrians on the street.

"Bronya, we might have rebelled."

“Two hours ago, the oath of Judah pointed south, in the opposite direction from here.”

"South... does the headmaster mean the area south of the Pacific Ocean?"

Bronya pulled up the electronic map, analyzed it, and made a mark.

There are several red dots on it, all of which are places where Kiana has appeared, intertwined into a line.

"No, it's even closer, it seems to be coming this way."

"The Herrscher's fluctuations are too weak. I'm not sure if it's a misjudgment by Judah. ​​It's like... Kiana is deliberately hiding her whereabouts."

Mei nodded. "She's made great progress. She's always been very smart."

"If she's looking for Ziyao, how about we go to her house?"

Mei suggested that this was a good idea.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"

A drunken high school girl accidentally bumped into Mei. As she stood up, she touched the cold scabbard and instantly sobered up.

I looked up and was met with the other person's cold expression.

“…”

Mei didn't speak, silently gazing at the falling snow in the sky.

The high school girl was so frightened that she apologized repeatedly. Theresa had no choice but to help her call a taxi and take her back to the home address on her student ID.

“Building 114, I’ve lived in Changkong City for a long time, I know where it is.”

Just in case, Mei always carries a sword, which inevitably leads to trouble on the road, such as being mistaken for a cosplayer or a dangerous person.

Of course, no matter how fierce the trouble comes, Mei will scare them into silence, and in the end, Theresa will play the role of peacemaker.

The city center was incredibly bustling, and even the nearby collapse had no effect on it whatsoever.

Upon entering the upscale residential area, they quickly arrived at a tall building.

Press the elevator button and wait for the elevator.

Theresa looked around curiously, marveling that Ziyao was indeed a young lady from a wealthy family; people who could live in such a place must be rich and powerful.

After waiting for a long time, the elevator doors still didn't come down.

Every time it reaches the seventh floor, it immediately jumps back to the tenth floor, as if someone is playing a prank.

Is the elevator broken?

"No, Headmistress, Bronya's scan showed that the equipment is functioning normally. It was deliberate."

"Who's so bored? Honestly, let's take the stairs."

As they walked up the fire escape corridor, they found that the door leading to the fourth floor was locked when they reached the third floor.

With a swift stroke, Mei drew her sword and decisively severed the lock.

As she went upstairs, she carefully surveyed her surroundings, indicating that someone was watching them.

"enemy?"

"I don't know, but the other side is also on guard against us."

Mei shook her head.