Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"That's a Honkai core, not a demon core."

Theresa complained that Li Sushang felt even more pathetic than Durandal.

She could actually understand what Rita was saying.

Arriving in this city for the first time, it would be unwise to provoke the local bullies.

"Shall we delve deeper?"

Leaving the square, they ventured into the heart of the city.

It felt like entering another world, where everything was upside down.

The sky was pitch black, but the world on earth was bathed in the light of day because of the raging fire.

The seemingly ordinary flame could easily burn through the steel plate, but fortunately it did not spread.

Ziyao remembered the photos she had seen before.

Half of it was a raging inferno, and the other half was a frozen wasteland.

She vaguely guessed that the Honkai's occupation of the city was not simply to turn humans into Honkai; there must be a deeper reason.

As they walked, Rita secretly glanced at Ziyao's profile.

I try not to care, but I can't help but compare.

They really do look alike...

She couldn't help but think.

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After walking a few steps, heart-wrenching screams came from the square behind.

When the group returned, they found the group of assassins attacking each other, seemingly due to a dispute over the distribution of spoils. However, upon seeing the girl beside them, they immediately guessed the truth.

She was dressed in a summer dress and was sitting on the steps watching the play with great interest.

"Don't go there!"

Rita brandished her long scythe and warned, her face grim.

She happened to be present on the day of the Destiny Turmoil and witnessed the terrifying abilities of this Herrscher.

Manipulating cognition, distorting perception....

Do as you please, without being bound by morality or common sense.

Do what makes you happy, and rebel against what makes you unhappy; there are no taboos.

Like a child throwing a cat off a building, unaware of the meaning of kindness, pure and innocent... evil.

That's not something you can fight head-on or negotiate with.

This intelligence was obtained in exchange for a Valkyrie squad.

"Eh, Miss Zi?!"

Despite being warned not to go, the girl still slowly made her way forward.

In order not to expose herself and Theresa and the others, Rita did not continue to step forward to stop them.

"That's... a Herrscher?"

Upon hearing Rita's explanation, Theresa couldn't believe her eyes. That was clearly Fu Hua, how could she possibly be a Herrscher?

“He looks exactly like my master, and I want to confirm whether it’s the same person.”

Li Sushang's gaze was solemn. Their mission was to monitor the Herrschers, and they were not allowed to make contact with them before they understood their abilities.

Not far away, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.

At this point, only three assassins remained, and they were physically locked in combat with each other.

"Hey, why aren't you letting me leave now? You guys fighting amongst yourselves has nothing to do with me, you know?"

Shi Lu, looking down from his vantage point, was quite pleased with the comical spectacle of the assassins killing each other.

Tata's footsteps came from her left, but she ignored them and continued to enjoy the drama she was orchestrating.

"It's been a while, Fu Hua."

Under the breathless gazes of Rita and the others, Ziyao greeted them casually, as if she had just bumped into an acquaintance while strolling down the street.

"Yeah, long time no see. I'm very happy now. By the way, these were the guys who were rude to you earlier. I taught them a lesson for you."

Shi Lu leaped down the steps and patted Zi Yao on the shoulder.

"So you were there just now."

"Even though we're quite a distance apart, I can still see you clearly. I'm different now than before."

On the other side, Rita couldn't hear what the two were saying.

Seeing Shi Lu putting his arm around Zi Yao like a good friend, I suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Do they know each other?

"As expected of my master's sister."

Li Sushang clutched her chest and said, "It seems the girl wasn't lying after all; she and her grandmaster really are from the same sect."

After a brief exchange, Shi Lu dispelled the cognitive distortions of the assassins.

With only a few breaths left, they dared not stay any longer, wishing their parents had given them two more legs so they could run faster.

Without even thinking, he struggled to his feet and ran away, keeping far away from this female demon.

"How boring. I want to see who wins. I don't think being broad-minded is anything good."

"Where did you go on the day the town of Klossen collapsed? Everyone is worried about you."

"Ugh, I get so angry when you mention this. Back then, I finally managed to defeat a Judgment-level Honkai Beast, and that bastard Otto ambushed me."

"After that, I seemed to stay in the strange jar for a long time. When I came out, I saw that little man again, and I killed him immediately."

"Is that so..."

Ziyao pondered, "It seems that the collapse of destiny was not caused by the World Serpent, but purely by Otto's own actions."

So, she really is Fu Hua?

This question cannot be asked directly now; it's too dangerous.

Ziyao had a premonition.

We must proceed steadily and gradually.

The other party did not have any hostility towards her.

"I heard you died, so I went to the cemetery to see you. I thought I had mistaken you for someone else."

Ziyao gave an awkward yet polite smile and briefly explained that faking her death was a last resort.

Having caused such a commotion, it would be troublesome to be targeted, so they resorted to this desperate measure.

Immediately afterwards, Ziyao suddenly had an idea, and then she made a complicated and uncomfortable expression, covering her chest with both hands.

"A lot has happened, Fu Hua, we've lost a lot."

I...I don't know what to do. This city makes me very uneasy.

Seeing the girl in this state, and remembering that she had to fake her death to avoid something, Shi Lu couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Don't worry, those people can't hurt you in the slightest."

“I’m different now. I’m no longer the indecisive Fu Hua.”

Shi Lu patted her chest and earnestly stated that she would protect Zi Yao, since they were both heroes who were the only ones left in the world and should support each other.

They were practically ready to become sworn brothers on the spot.

They're so easy to fool...

Ziyao revealed a cunning expression. Could this child possibly deceive Dengdua's mother?

"Since you want to break free from your past self, what are your plans?"

"Of course there is. First, I need to get rid of the annoying voices in my head, and then I can live freely."

Ziyao became interested. "Oh? A voice?"

In the distance, Rita nearly fell to the ground.

The two not only didn't clash, but seemed to get along very well?

Volume 1: Chapter 265 Let's Go Climb Dua Niang Together (Part 2)

"Rita, what should we do?"

"Let's retreat for now and avoid causing Miss Zi any unnecessary trouble."

Valkyries fight by relying on intuition and experience. In absolute danger, all thoughts and strategies are too late; they can only rely on the intuition honed through countless battles.

But this intuition that had saved her countless times was constantly warning her—this Herrscher was dangerous.

Recalling the turmoil at Destiny Airport a week earlier only strengthened Rita's resolve.

Because she arrived late, she was unable to participate in the battle and was only responsible for cleaning up the mess.

Seeing the familiar airport transformed into unfamiliar ruins, the Valkyrie juniors were covered in wounds, some even nearly dying... She couldn't treat it as an ordinary mission.

"I think that should be Fu Hua?"

In the distance, two girls sat side by side on the steps, chatting like close friends.

Theresa was puzzled and began to doubt whether what Rita said was true.

No matter how you look at it, apart from a different outfit, the Herrscher is exactly the same as the Fu Hua she knows.

"No, my aunt is testing me."

With her keen hearing, Li Sushang shook her head, her eyes serious.

If the Herrscher wasn't her grandmaster, that would be fine, but the other party clearly possesses relevant memories, making it impossible to determine if they are the same person.

"For example, could it be a situation like Kiana and Bronya?"