Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

After all that trouble, it's now 1 a.m., but it's already dawn.

But this didn't stop her from wanting to rest; drowsiness washed over her.

Ziyao and Theresa went to find a hotel nearby to rest first, and would deal with the rest after they woke up.

Rita didn't stop her; she knew she couldn't keep Ziyao around for the time being.

On the other side, the Herrscher, seemingly under some kind of spell cast by the girl, obediently went to find a hotel to rest.

Leaning against the wall, Rita rubbed her throbbing temples. Too many unexpected things had happened today.

The overwhelming amount of information left her feeling completely confused.

Like a ball of yarn being played with by a cat, tangled up in a knot that can't be cut or untangled.

"I have a bad feeling that there may be even more terrifying evil spirits lurking in this city."

"Why don't we contact Otto? He's come so early, he should explain himself."

As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

To better execute a mission, it is essential to acquire sufficient intelligence.

Li Sushang made the suggestion, and Rita nodded in agreement. The two of them then headed to the meeting place they had arranged with Otto beforehand.

After waiting for about two hours, a girl dressed in light clothing and wearing a baseball cap arrived at the meeting point.

After exchanging the secret code, the girl spoke in a deep, magnetic male voice with a pure and lovely appearance.

"So, how was your nighttime experience?"

"Please don't say anything that could be misunderstood. Did you already know that the Herrscher was Lady Fu Hua?"

"That's right, she's my old friend."

"I never expected that she would become a Herrscher. Is it a misfortune or a blessing in disguise?"

Why don't you take matters into your own hands and solve the problem yourself?

Rita wondered, "The current Herrschers don't seem to have much of a presence yet. Why don't they join forces and seize the opportunity..."

"That's not necessary."

The girl shook her head and said, "Compared to this city, she is not even as important as a grain of sand."

However, it is still dangerous and a variable that cannot be ignored, which is why Rita needs to keep an eye on it.

"I understand, but your outfit..."

Since it was a secret operation, Rita naturally wouldn't ask Otto what he was planning.

...However, Otto's outfit was indeed surprising.

"This is a live broadcast event. Don't you think it's time to let the world know about the existence of the Honkai?"

As she spoke, the girl fiddled with the floating camera.

"This isn't exactly a secret operation, is it?"

"Heh... Expose yourself to the sunlight, and the shadows in the darkness will not dare to approach you."

"The World Serpent's claws are everywhere in the city, so hiding is a good strategy, something I learned from Nightingale."

Using live streaming as a cover, while attracting attention, perfectly concealed his identity as the Bishop of Destiny.

The most dangerous places are often the safest and the easiest to overlook.

"Your popularity... seems to be less than Li Ai's."

Rita glanced at the account data on her phone and saw that the Bishop's viewership was dismal, she couldn't help but complain.

"Ahem... Do your job well, Rita. I have faith in your abilities."

Pedestrians gradually appeared on the street. Otto pulled his baseball cap down low, gave some instructions, and then left.

"Isn't this saying nothing?"

"Rita, surely not everyone in Schicksal is like him, speaking in half-truths?"

Li Sushang crossed her arms and said, "It seems they waited for two hours in vain."

"Let's go and rest, then continue our mission."

Rita comforted her, saying she would brew her a pot of calming tea later.

It seems the Herrscher is staying at the same hotel as Ms. Zi and her group, and they are also going to stay there to facilitate surveillance and observation.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the staff informed us that all rooms were full.

The last room was booked by a dark-haired girl and a short, white-haired man.

"Have you seen one...?"

Rita wondered, "Then what about the Herrscher? Shouldn't she have come in here too?"

“One guest voluntarily gave up their room, so it was transferred to her.”

voluntary....

Whether it's true or not is a very delicate matter.

Rita doesn't have the ability to control other people's minds, but she has the power of money.

"Please be accommodating, I believe your esteemed residence will certainly provide 'convenience'."

Most high-end hotels have a few extra rooms reserved for VIP guests.

Rita produced a mysterious identity card, and the staff's eyes widened in astonishment.

Because they were outsiders, she originally just wanted to brush them off, but after seeing what was on the card, she dared not linger.

In no time at all, the formalities were completed for Rita and the other person.

"Then see you at noon, Lady Li Sushang."

After delivering the brewed tea to the other person's room, Rita smiled and took her leave.

She stopped and paused in front of Ziyao's room.

The scene from yesterday's dream flashed by again.

It would be a lie to say I don't care.

Open your phone; there's only one day left until Li Ai's next live stream.

Even after being dumped, I inexplicably can't forget that white-haired girl.

Feeling dissatisfied and angry, yet unable to let go.

Am I poisoned...?

Volume 1: Chapter 267 Provoking the Local Bully

Before going to bed, Theresa sent a message to Kiana and the others to let them know that everything was fine there.

Since there was only one single room left, and it had a small bed, he had to squeeze in with Ziyao.

"I still can't accept it..."

Those seemingly normal humans turn into assassins at night?

Just thinking about this made it impossible for her to look directly at the residents here.

To use a somewhat inappropriate analogy, people who are laughing and joking during the day turn into hideous and terrifying rotting corpses at night.

The only difference is that they still retain their minds.

"What's more important now is finding out where it originated."

Why are the city's residents being corrupted by the Honkai? Could they also be affected?

Taking out her pajamas from under her skirt, Ziyao calmly unbuttoned them in front of Theresa.

To cope with extreme situations, the ordinary dress she is wearing is actually a uniform similar to Valkyrie armor.

Of course, it's not as strong as the former.

Her body couldn't support using such high-performance equipment, so she had to settle for something less.

It has decent warmth and cold protection, is extremely dirt-resistant, and has good toughness, preventing clothes from tearing during intense fighting.

After taking off her clothes, she went down to her skirt and then her stockings.

"Can't you go into the bathroom to change?"

Turning around, Theresa saw that Ziyao was only wearing her underwear. She pointed to the bathroom with trembling hands and blushed.

"Weird?"

Ziyao tilted her head and said, "At least she's still wearing underwear."

For example, Kiana and Bronya have absolutely no scruples. They like to strip naked when changing clothes and even hope that she will follow along.

In that case, something that would make your legs weak might happen, so you have to refuse decisively.

"Isn't Theresa being too sensitive? Aren't we both girls?"

"In short, please avoid changing clothes in front of others from now on!"

Theresa pushed her body from behind, saying that her skin was smooth and fair, and felt very nice to the touch.

Ah ah—

What am I thinking? Have I lost my mind?

As the girl said, it's nothing to worry about at all.

Her reaction was so strong, wasn't it just like trying to hide something obvious and causing unnecessary misunderstanding?

After changing into her pajamas, Ziyao returned to bed.

"You still carry clothes with you?"

Theresa cleared her throat twice, trying to change the subject and cool down her flushed face.

"I brought all the basic necessities, just in case, and I also got some from other people."

The system had plenty of storage space, and Ziyao stuffed a lot of things into it.