Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"I just want to know some things. It's better for both of us to be open and honest."

Ziyao clapped her hands and said that the guards looked at her in surprise and suspicion. It was obvious that she was the one who had done what had just happened.

Everyone has limits, even the heartbeat.

Ziyao only used her Instant Enhancement on that person briefly, but she didn't expect that he couldn't even withstand it for a second.

This is to prove our strength, provide leverage, and balance the scales.

That's how you can speak properly.

After realizing what had happened, Theresa felt ashamed of herself and immediately understood her earlier question.

Instead of continuing the investigation of residents as originally planned, it would be better to go directly to the local strongmen and get the answers directly.

When they were looking for a hotel in the morning, they asked the residents about what was going on that night, but they were met with evasive and unanswered questions. Several people in a row did the same.

“…”

The old man glanced coldly at the suffering guard on the ground, completely unconcerned.

"Outsider, what do you want to know?"

He spoke hoarsely, looking Ziyao up and down.

Even when the girl revealed some of her strength, proving she was no ordinary person, he still acted as if he didn't care.

"Inner city."

According to the Herrscher who ambushed them, the vanished city was the origin of all filth and distortion.

Whether it is true or not is currently unknown.

But if they want to find Einstein and destroy the Lawbringers, they must go to the deepest part.

Upon hearing the term "inner city," the old man suddenly raised his head, revealing a distorted expression, and stared intently at the two of them.

The wrinkles of old age, layered on the facial muscles, looked particularly terrifying, like a demon grinning at people.

Theresa unconsciously stepped back, and Ziyao reached out and put her arm around her waist, giving her support and a sense of security.

"That is the place where God will descend. You who have no gift will not even be able to enter!"

He suddenly exclaimed excitedly, his voice echoing throughout the courtyard.

In the shadows, Rita lurked in a corner, observing the situation.

"Le, tell me in detail."

The girl remained expressionless, even making a joke.

The old man had no interest in continuing and ordered his guards to take action.

"It's finally my turn to shine."

Theresa summoned Judah. ​​Combat was her specialty, and she didn't want to be protected forever. She wanted to contribute instead of just watching.

In order not to harm their lives, Theresa fought using only chains.

Pulling the end, a tremendous force swung the dark gold chain, sweeping away the people surrounding it.

Logically speaking, a normal person who takes this kind of hit would at least suffer a fracture and spend several days in the hospital.

The guard, however, acted as if nothing had happened, immediately scrambling to his feet with unusual agility.

A dozen or so people wielding sharp weapons surrounded Theresa, but for Theresa, a Valkyrie, it was nothing more than an appetizer.

Another sweeping blow sent the guards sprawling down like bowling pins.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, she picked up Ziyao, jumped over the wall, and started running.

As they reached the corner, they bumped into Rita, who had come to help them.

"Rita?"

"There are too many of them, there's no time to explain, please follow me."

Rita led the way, guiding the two as they ran back and forth through the maze-like building.

Unexpectedly, the enemy's numbers far exceeded expectations, swarming in from all directions like ants.

Helpless, he had no choice but to return the way he came, intending to jump directly out of the courtyard window.

"Oh, you're back?"

"Don't worry, I said I would protect you. Look, I killed all those people who were in the way. Anyway, they weren't human and wouldn't live much longer."

A pile of dead soldiers lay on the ground, their blood splattered everywhere, staining the artificial spring pool red.

Fu Hua sat on the artificial hill, looking down at the viewpoint.

Rita's pupils contracted; she had actually killed all of these dozens of people.

Judging from the pieces of clothing, the sheriff who escorted Ziyao and the other person here was the one who died the most tragically.

In broad daylight, they actually did such a cruel and bloody thing.

He even looked very happy and smug, without a trace of guilt.

"Miss Zi, please stay away from her."

Rita lowered her voice.

Ziyao patted Rita on the shoulder to reassure her.

"Your god did not protect you."

She came to the old man from before, who was now barely breathing.

His body underwent severe deterioration, with Honkai energy flowing through every blood vessel.

Judging by its concentration, it might be comparable to an Emperor-level Honkai Beast.

Unfortunately, he encountered a Lawyer.

"I need to interrogate you about something, please."

"Happy to oblige."

Fu Hua laughed and jumped off the artificial hill.

She keenly noticed that Theresa and Rita didn't look too good, clearly indicating that they had objections to her actions.

Only Ziyao, this former colleague, was different.

They not only acknowledged her but also sought her help.

Hmph, who told her to be the real, brand new Fu Hua?

[Ding! [?] Affection +4, currently at: 51]

Volume 1: Chapter 269 Little Shi, This is Otori (Part 2)

"You just said that we are not qualified to bask in God's glory, why?"

“…”

Even when controlled, the old man remained silent.

"You're not going to die, are you?"

I am ignorant of the Dao, but in theory it should be effective every time.

"Drink the gift... and your heart will become fruit..."

After a long while, he laboriously raised a finger and pointed to the corpse beside him.

Theresa crouched down, tore open the corpse's clothes, and found that the heart had been completely corroded by Honkai. The muscles had become transparent, and she could clearly see the dark blue heart inside the chest cavity, constantly pumping purple blood carrying Honkai energy. Even in death, it could still function.

"Turning people into living assassins is a pretty good idea."

"Instead of blindly destroying, they choose to occupy cities. Is it to accumulate strength and manpower?"

Ziyao guessed, she vaguely felt that it wasn't that simple.

"This is absolutely astounding..."

Rita sighed, recalling what had happened last night.

When the name of the outsider was mentioned, the leader of the assassins glanced at her twice. Why was that?

My heart tightened slightly, and a fleeting phantom pain flashed through my mind.

"Don't rush to die, tell me how to get into the inner city first."

Seeing that the other party was on the verge of death, Ziyao cast an instant enhancement on him, pulling him back from the brink of death.

Even Fu Hua was somewhat surprised by how well Zi Yao was making the most of everything, as she had thought Zi Yao was a kind person.

Having experienced various missions, Rita was unfazed, but Theresa couldn't bear it and her breathing quickened.

Someone always has to play the bad cop.

She felt she couldn't do it, that she couldn't get over that hurdle.

So the responsibility was shifted to others.

Immediately afterwards, Ziyao took over the role.

The girl always played the role of supporter silently, because that way she was not very noticeable, and no one noticed her, or even thought she was insignificant.

For example, the people in reverse entropy, or even yourself at the beginning...

I really don't know how to thank you enough.

"...He's dead."

Before he could even finish speaking, the old man breathed his last.

Fu Hua frowned and asked, "Did she use too much force just now?"

If they had gone easy on her, Ziyao might have been able to get the information she wanted.

"Let's go back, or the area will probably be surrounded by sheriffs soon."

"It's very hot. How about I invite you for tea, Hua?"

"Consider it repaying a favor."