Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"beep---"

My phone rang; it was a text message from Raven.

She was busy and wanted Ziyao to investigate the West District, where the Honkai energy tuberculosis was located.

In fact, Ziyao probably guessed it too, but with her strength, she would only be a dessert for the Honkai Beasts if she went.

Hmm... what should I do?

Wait a minute, isn't there a great helper right in front of us?

A flash of inspiration led to the formation of a plan.

"Rusting..."

Ziyao put her hat back on, hiding her true self.

Mei felt a strange sense of regret, as she hadn't been able to get a good look at the girl's face.

"What's your name?"

Seeing that Ziyao was about to leave, she spoke up.

"You'll find out, but not now."

"When the Herrscher of Thunder erupted, it left behind Honkai energy crystals in the West District, which gathered a large number of Honkai Beasts."

"Raiden Mei, you should take responsibility, right?"

The girl's riddle speaks of humanity.

“…”

Mei was silent at first, then nodded.

This was a mistake she made, and it should be resolved.

After leaving the restaurant, Ziyao headed straight for the Twin Towers in the West District, which was the only way to get there, and waited for Mei there.

LED strip lights, notice boards, alarm-style wire mesh...

The area around the building was cordoned off with various warning tapes, urging anyone who approached.

As expected, Mei arrived.

Given her personality, it's impossible for her to ignore this.

Kiana quietly followed behind Mei, while Ziyao followed behind Kiana.

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With the A-rank Valkyrie leading the way, all the Honkai Beasts along the way were wiped out.

The closer you get to the center, the more Honkai Beasts and zombies you'll find; it's practically their lair.

Finally, they arrived at an artificial lake.

Ripples spread across the lake's surface in a regular pattern, with a purple halo emanating from its center.

Honkai Beasts were everywhere nearby, and there were a few strange-looking ones dancing on the lakeside towards the center of the lake.

Honkai energy crystals are located at the bottom of the lake.

Mei drew her sword, intending to destroy the object.

Just as she was about to make her move, the girl suddenly stopped.

Close your eyes and feel the flow of air.

"Come out, aren't you tired of following me for so long?"

Mei gripped the sword hilt tightly and deliberately raised her voice.

Kiana, who was hiding in the shadows, trembled.

Oh no, Mei found out...

When did you know this?

That's impossible, she hid it very well.

Kiana instinctively looked around, but Mei's next words shattered her hopes.

"No need to look anywhere else, I'm talking about you."

"Oh no, this is terrible."

Kiana was on the verge of tears, thinking that admitting it quickly might appease Mei's anger.

Then Kiana emerged from behind the building.

"When did you find out?"

The man's voice stopped her in her tracks, and Kiana immediately hid back inside the building, peeking out cautiously.

Are you not talking about me?

A man wearing the emblem of destiny stood on the second floor, his expression quite interesting.

"Otto sent you?"

"I am here on the orders of the bishop to look after you. Please do not be offended."

“…”

Mei looked at the shimmering water and vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

"There's one more."

"Come out, I've spotted you. Hiding behind the wall doesn't mean you're silent."

Seeing that she couldn't escape this time, Kiana had no choice but to obediently come out.

"I'm sorry, Mei... I didn't listen to you properly."

She lowered her head, unsure of what to do with her hands, appearing quite awkward.

Kiana, it's you?

"Because I'm very worried about Mei."

The girl flashed her signature innocent smile, making it impossible to stay angry.

"When Mei woke up in the morning, she had a very sad expression, and the bento box didn't taste good either."

"Feel sorry...."

Thinking about it carefully, I realize that I was really acting strangely today.

Even Kiana noticed, so Bronya and the others probably already know...

"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with Mei. I came here on my own initiative."

Kiana waved her hands repeatedly, taking all the blame upon herself.

"Right, right! We should hurry up and destroy what's down there, otherwise there will be too many Honkai Beasts to kill them all."

"Yes, but you have to go back after it's over."

"Mei, please, let me go to London and see for myself. Is it really destroyed?"

Kiana persisted, saying that Mei couldn't resist Kiana's persistent pleading.

“…”

"Don't run around then."

Mei sighed helplessly and agreed to the girl's request.

"Yay! I love Azusa...Mei the most!"

"Kiana, really."

Mei pushed away the girl who was clinging to her and said helplessly.

As she drew her sword, the Honkai crystals beneath her sensed Mei's presence and floated out from the lake bottom, hovering in mid-air.

Just as Mei was about to destroy it, the crystal suddenly flew to the other side of the lake.

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'll have to take this with me."

The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind.

A gust of wind blew by, and suddenly a black-haired girl stood in the previously deserted place.

A gentle breeze ruffled her long, ink-black hair, and the girl's expression was playful.

"That's shameless! They actually stole people's things."

Kiana saw that it was Ziyao again and said angrily.

"It's you."

Mei's eyes narrowed, and she immediately reached out her hand.

"This thing is dangerous and could kill many innocent people. Please return it to me."

"What do their lives have to do with me? Put away your pointless pity."

People only regret their mistakes when the dust has settled.

Ziyao said coldly, her goal had been achieved.

"Getting too close to the crystals might trigger the Herrscher within Mei's body to awaken," Ziyao warned indirectly.

"Mei, stop her!"

“…”

Mei recalled what had happened at the restaurant earlier, and her intuition told her that Ziyao was not a bad person.

I have a feeling that things aren't that simple.

Volume 1: Chapter Sixteen We Misunderstood Her

"Hmm, how did she take it? What if she uses it for something bad? That would be terrible."

Kiana complained amidst the ruins.