Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

A flash of electricity struck, and Kiana's body trembled slightly.

"Please be careful, I'm leaving now."

Kiana's pretty face flushed slightly. She glared at the group and then left through the alley on the right.

"Miss, please come with us. What do you want?"

The young men did not stop Kiana, but they blocked Ziyao.

"I don't want anything, thank you for your kindness."

With that, Ziyao walked straight forward.

Just as they were about to collide, the others moved aside, allowing Ziyao to pass smoothly.

After the girl left, they looked at each other, seemingly encountering this situation for the first time.

"The map reminds you..."

Following the map, Ziyao headed to Lister, the largest pharmaceutical company in the area, where news about the sale of counterfeit drugs frequently appeared in the newspapers.

I heard that it has reached a cooperation agreement with Shencheng Pharmaceutical in Tianqiong City, and Wolong and Fengchu belong to it.

"Go straight... turn left... enter on the right..."

The girl kept moving forward according to the map, not paying much attention to the road ahead.

If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is about to occur.

At the next intersection, she bumped into a soft bosom.

To prevent her from falling, the other person reached out and put their arm around her waist to support her.

Are you alright?

Looking up, Ziyao was slightly taken aback.

A maid outfit, a beauty mark under her eye, and an extremely approachable smile...

The gentle embrace almost made Ziyao forget that the other person was an enemy.

This woman is dangerous.

Rita, the Valkyrie of Destiny.

Surprised, she wavered for only a moment before regaining her composure.

"...It's okay, it's my fault for being too hasty and not watching where I'm going."

"My name is Rita. You look somewhat familiar. Forgive my rudeness, but may I take a closer look at you?"

Rita smiled and was about to confirm when the girl suddenly started coughing repeatedly.

"Cough cough... cough..."

"Excuse me, my throat is really sore, I need to go get some medicine..."

Ziyao pretended to be unwell, her mind racing with thoughts of how to get rid of Rita or gain her trust.

Unexpectedly, on their very first day here, Destiny sent someone over.

I must say, their noses are really sharp; they managed to track us all the way here.

If this drags on for too long, it's only a matter of time before it gets discovered.

"..."

Rita noticed Ziyao's gaze earlier and began to suspect something.

Watching the girl's departing figure, Rita didn't think much and, relying on her subconscious judgment, followed her step by step.

"They're hot on their heels..."

Ziyao murmured, "We can't walk too fast, and we can't walk too slow."

Going too fast would undoubtedly expose your weakness, while going too slow would allow you to be overtaken.

Not far away, Ziyao saw the group of young men who looked like thugs from earlier.

They probably couldn't find any customers, so they resorted to this semi-coercive method to bring customers into the store. Maybe it would have been better if it were a girl.

After all, who wouldn't want to be surrounded by a group of enthusiastic and beautiful girls?

"Got it..."

Ziyao deliberately didn't avoid them, but passed by them again.

They first looked at each other, then surrounded Ziyao again.

"Please, please don't..."

The girl clutched her chest tightly with both hands, retreated step by step to the corner of the wall, pretending to be bullied, and forced out a sob.

At the same time, Rita walked up from behind.

Volume 1: Chapter 145 Interlude, A Close Call

“Miss Zi, I was just going to the Medicine Museum anyway, don’t worry about it, it’s just on my way.”

Rita reached out to help Ziyao, and thankfully she arrived in time; otherwise, it's hard to imagine what would have happened.

Taking the business card, the girl's single name was Zi, and she was the young lady of a private pharmaceutical company in the neighboring city.

"Ahem... I'll just go to the nearest clinic to get my medicine. No need to trouble you, Sister Rita."

Ziyao politely declined, saying that staying even a second longer would be dangerous, let alone accompanying her to the hospital for a checkup.

Perhaps he's going to turn himself in.

"Eh?"

Her legs and shoulders were supported from behind, and then Ziyao's feet dangled in the air, causing her to lose her balance.

Rita carried her in a princess carry and took her to the hospital next to the Pharmacy Museum.

Passersby on the street turned their heads to look at her, feeling like she was being held like a child, and Ziyao couldn't help but blush.

Rita is such a difficult woman...

While we have the chance, let's try to get a few more things out of her.

"That was amazing! You scared those guys away with just one look. What does Sister Rita do for a living?"

"Just an ordinary maid."

The girl in his arms was as light as a goose feather, and he felt a strange sense of familiarity, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

It's as if Lady Durandal mistook a frozen banana for a pineapple; the only thing they have in common is that they are the same color and both have been cut into small pieces.

"Are you also new to Yuehai City? I came here to purchase medicinal herbs so I can report back to my family."

The girl was very talkative. She would start by making a couple of meaningless small talk to get the conversation started, and then ask some seemingly casual questions to try and gather information.

Rita only slightly sensed that something was wrong, but rather than suspecting the other party, it was more important to communicate with the local Schicksal branch and search for the Herrscher of the Void together.

"Yes, I'm here to find a friend."

"What kind of friends, male friends?"

"It's a girl, very cute, but she's dangerous right now, like a fluffy tiger; if you touch her carelessly..."

— Not only will the tiger bite your hand off, but it will also enjoy a hearty lunch.

"It's a little... scary."

"Don't worry, with us here, all disasters will eventually subside."

"My contact information is on the business card... cough cough... Sister Rita, thank you for your help earlier."

"You're welcome. Please take care on your journey."

Upon arriving at the hospital entrance, Rita immediately put Ziyao down.

The solid ground felt reassuring; at least I didn't have to worry about other people's stares.

After entering the hospital and confirming that Rita had left and would not return, Ziyao walked out through the side door of the hospital.

I turned on my phone, but World Serpent hadn't sent any messages about Moonsea City, and there were no Valkyries patrolling the streets.

Every time Kiana's whereabouts are discovered, a bunch of Valkyries appear, but this time is different.

"A covert operation, huh..."

Following her train of thought, Ziyao guessed the answer.

I guess they didn't want to alert the enemy.

However, Rita alone is not enough to deal with the Herrscher of the Void; there must be other members coming, such as Durandal.

As they passed the alleyway, a pair of hands suddenly reached out from the shadows and pulled Ziyao, who was looking at her phone, into a corner.

"Who?"

Suppressing the urge to draw her sword, Ziyao first checked the situation.

"It's me, Ziyao."

The person who came was Kiana; she had been secretly following Rita ever since she saw her.

She didn't understand why the two of them were hugging.

Fortunately, nothing happened, but it gave her a cold sweat.

"Ahem, that was an accident."

After clearing her throat twice, Ziyao spoke seriously.

However, it must be said that Rita, as a maid, does have quite a lot of assets.

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(P.S.: I'm a bit busy with work, so the extra chapter will be next Monday!!)

Volume 1: Chapter 146 Anna Shaniat