Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Li Sushang also sensed something was wrong and drew her weapon.

It was as if ink had been poured into clear water, staining the edge of the sky with pitch black that continued to spread outwards.

Volume 1: Chapter 263 The World at Night (Part 2)

Night falls.

Endless darkness swallowed the sky, not a single ray of light could be seen.

The streetlights dimmed one by one, and the air temperature continued to rise.

In the blink of an eye, as if by illusion, the ordinary street suddenly transformed into the hell depicted in literary works.

Flames burned everywhere, and the pungent smell of burning made people frown.

Not far away, the small river that used to flow along the street has turned into a river of lava, and the scalding temperature distorts the air.

“We’ve come to the right place.”

Looking at this strange phenomenon, Theresa nodded.

"An alternate dimension? Or are we trapped in some kind of hallucination?"

Because of the mission, Rita's first thought was the Herrscher of Knowledge. Could they have been affected?

As a Valkyrie, she had carried out countless complex and unusual missions, but this was the first time she had ever encountered such a situation.

Logically speaking, even if the collapse is extremely destructive, it shouldn't be able to instantly change the appearance of an entire street.

Looking back, the attic where they had been was now a dark building covered with red vines.

The window is blurred, and you can vaguely see a hunched figure standing there.

Pale yellow pupils, like the eyes of a wild beast in the darkness.

"Could it be the work of evil spirits?"

Gripping her sword tightly, Li Sushang suggested that they look around to find out why everyone hides in buildings at night with their doors and windows tightly closed.

"So, it seems that the folk legends of each region are quite similar."

“There is a wild beast or a dangerous creature roaming at night, and people need to hide in their houses to avoid it and must not go out.”

Stories like this are everywhere, and although there are some differences, the essential framework remains the same.

"No superstitions or supernatural phenomena allowed, Rita!"

Upon hearing this, Theresa's face paled slightly, and she stopped her.

"Understood, Lady Theresa."

Rita covered her mouth and said, "I see through it, but I won't say it."

"What are your thoughts on the Central Hollow Area, Miss Zi?"

"Five cities guarded the center, protecting Jesus Cool, which was a huge, deep pit, and there was nothing inside."

"The inner city doesn't exist?!"

Theresa was shocked when she heard Rita's story.

Before entering the city, they were attacked by the Herrscher of Ice, who was eventually killed by some unknown force.

Before they died, the enemy told them to do everything they could to get into the inner city.

The so-called inner city is Jerusalem, the city that the Honkai first occupied.

Is it deep?

"It's about two hundred meters long, and the whole city looks like it's been dug out."

Ziyao shrugged, indicating that she couldn't make any speculations without seeing the actual product.

As they spoke, the group dodged the flames and lava on the road and made their way to the plaza.

A lone assassin sat by the lava fountain pool in the square, looking around helplessly.

Theresa took out Judas and mechanically began the cleanup. She had repeated the task of eliminating the assassins countless times and was extremely skilled at it.

Unexpectedly, the assassin dodged the tricky attack.

Immediately, it lay down on the floor and begged for mercy.

".....this."

Theresa withdrew her power in time; the assassin could actually talk?

"Raise your head, who are you?"

Holding a long scythe, Rita used the blunt end to lift the assassin's chin and interrogated him.

Sensing the threat of death, the assassin hurriedly explained that he was the second son of a local nobleman and had just lost contact with the main force.

"You don't look human."

"This is a gift from God, something you outsiders who act recklessly would never know."

Seeing Rita remove the scythe, the assassin dusted off his clothes, stood up, and raised his head slightly, looking quite smug, when he revealed his identity.

He even thought that the other party had put away their weapon because they knew his identity.

"You hide at home during the day?"

"I'm not some lowly commoner who can't stand the light of day, why should I hide?"

The assassin suddenly realized why Ziyao had asked that question and added that he had acted normally during the day.

"how many people?"

"Everyone in the city is like that. What, you few also want to bask in the glory of the gods?"

The assassin looked at the girls with suspicion, sizing them up and down, lingering on Rita for a couple of seconds.

Just as I was about to speak, a commotion arose in the distance, mixed with human screams.

The assassin seemed to have seen something terrifying; without saying a word, he immediately slipped away.

Soon, the source of the sound rushed over.

A Honkai Beast, about the size of half a house, had its face covered in bright red blood. Upon closer inspection, remnants of human flesh and blood could be seen in its mouthparts.

"Master, let's defeat it together."

Li Sushang strode forward, sword in hand behind her back, exuding a heroic and dashing air.

"I can't handle that thing right now."

Ziyao tossed her long hair aside, shook her head, and took a half-step back.

After spending a lot of time together, the two developed a good understanding.

Without any communication, Theresa took the initiative to carry Judas and stand guard in front of the girl.

Judging from the Honkai energy emitted by the Honkai Beasts, they should be only weaker than the Emperor-level, making one wonder if these things are commonplace.

With the combined efforts of the three Valkyries, the Honkai Beast was defeated in just two minutes.

This is the first time I've encountered a species that devours humans in real life; its mouthparts covered in fangs are enough to give me goosebumps.

"I'm really interested in seeing my master's strength."

Li Sushang put away her sword with a hint of regret.

"Although I can be considered a fellow disciple of Fu Hua, what I have learned is only the tip of the iceberg, and there is nothing of substance to it."

Ziyao was actually quite helpless.

With such a frail body, even the most exquisite swordsmanship is useless; showing off would only make one look foolish.

The power she gained from the Fu Hua doll was of great use to her in observing the enemy's movements and attacks, and devising countermeasures.

However, while the mind catches up, the body cannot.

One force can overcome ten techniques; that's always been the way of the world. It's better to obediently stand in the back and act as a crutch.

"You're joking."

Li Sushang shook her head and said that she had felt a chilling sensation in the van earlier.

Such exquisite skills could never be acquired without diligent practice and natural talent.

Even she is still quite far from reaching that level.

The more low-key and reluctant the girl is to talk about it, the more curious she becomes.

"You bunch of outsiders, get the hell out of here."

A group of assassins approached the group. The leader had a strong Honkai energy emanating from him, and his purple veins glowed faintly under his clothes, flickering with his breathing.

They stared intently at the fallen Honkai Beast corpses, as if they contained treasure.

The assassins who had escaped earlier were following behind them; it turned out they were a group.

Judging from his arrogant demeanor, he must be a local bully.

"I've heard that this country is a monarchy, and it's normal for them to look down on ordinary people, but this is going too far, isn't it?"

They told them to get lost as soon as they arrived, and their tone was very rude.

Theresa was dissatisfied, but she held back her anger. As a Valkyrie, it was a basic rule and quality of her not to argue with ordinary people.

Volume 1: Chapter 264 Let's Go Climb Dua Niang Together (Part 1)

“I think Miss Zi did the right thing. We don’t need to get into a conflict with them.”

"'us'...."

Theresa's tone was quite complex regarding this word.

"No need to remind me, Rita knows we are hostile, but my primary task is not to take Miss Zi away, so please rest assured for now."

Rita explained that the most important thing right now is to monitor the Herrscher of Consciousness.

Ziyao will definitely not be leaving the Middle East anytime soon, and she can always make a phone call whenever she wants.

Moreover, she didn't think she could forcibly take Ziyao away; she could only rely on her wits.

"Were those people after you after something that wanted the demon core of a ferocious beast?"