Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Thinking of this, Theresa immediately texted them to relay the information.

"Theresa, let Kiana and the others move around freely for now. Let's not meet up for the time being."

Ziyao reached under the table and poked her thigh.

Those who understand the laws are here; it would be better to split up and act separately.

She hinted at it that way.

Theresa immediately understood and sent a few messages.

"Rita, please let me know if you feel unwell."

"Take Rita's drink and hand her a clean bottle of mineral water," Ziyao said.

"The first time is free; I can cure you. After that, I'll charge a hefty fee."

The girl spoke softly, her face showing an indifferent expression, but the concern in her tone seemed genuine.

Rita began to doubt whether she had really guessed wrong.

How could such a gentle Miss Zi possibly be the scumbag woman in my dream?

She wouldn't even have had such a question normally.

But this morning, Bishop Otto hinted to her that the content of her dream, as well as the live stream that Li Aiqin uploaded, was theoretically very likely true.

It might be a parallel world, or something else entirely; in any case, it can't be fake.

That's why Otto hopes she can keep Ziyao and recruit her into Destiny.

"Why do I feel like someone is watching us?"

After downing the drink in one gulp, Fu Hua suddenly said.

Rita felt a chill run down her spine and immediately sensed something was wrong.

Life is unpredictable; what you fear most may come to pass.

After a while, Fu Hua spotted Otto at the corner of the street.

"Hey, you over there wearing a hat, I see you!"

A moment later, the person in question came running over with small, quick steps.

"Sorry, I was just taking pictures. If I offended you, I'll leave right away!"

The girl wearing a baseball cap bowed in apology and poked the floating ball next to her, indicating that it was a recording device.

"As long as it's not a candid shot, it's fine."

"Of course not, it's just a live stream."

To better illustrate her point, she turned the camera towards herself.

"This is one of the five cities in the Middle East that were occupied by the Collapse, called Buryham."

The girl spoke to the camera in a very exaggerated manner.

[Boring, I want to see rivers of blood.]

[Could you film more footage from the evening?]

Wait, isn't that Rita from Li Ai's live stream??

【...】

"Hey, a live stream? That's pretty interesting. The Honkai Beasts might scare a bunch of people so much they won't be able to sleep at night."

Fu Hua ordered another milk tea and easily relaxed her guard.

"My name is Otori. Could I share a table with you?"

Otori smiled and turned off the live stream.

Reintroducing herself, she said she was there to bring the collapse to light.

With visual and factual evidence, no one can continue to suppress the news.

"How much does Miss Ottoli know?"

Rita felt embarrassed, wondering what Otto was thinking, so she offered a topic of conversation.

Incidentally, she also wanted to use this opportunity to exchange information.

"It's going to be very difficult. I heard that the day of God's descent is coming in a week."

"Those who welcome God will have their wishes fulfilled, that's what they say online."

The girl shook her head and said, "But I still haven't found a good way to enter the inner city."

"However, I've heard that deep within the city, there's a road that leads to—"

“We’ve already heard that.”

Fu Hua interrupted, saying she found it very boring.

"Indeed, investigations are always repetitive and tedious."

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Rita stepped in to clear the way, her gaze shifting but not meeting Fu Hua's.

She was always careful to avoid being given any 'hints'.

"Miss Zi, is there anything interesting you want to share?"

She knew that Fu Hua cared a lot about Zi Yao, so she shifted the topic to the girl.

"Of course, I know a lot of interesting things."

"For example—Fu Hua is a Herrscher."

The words are not surprising and die endlessly.

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

Ottoli was completely stunned, and Rita was speechless.

You're not afraid of anything happening, are you?

Volume 1: Chapter 271 Little Shi, This is Otori (Part 4)

She's right, you are the Herrscher.

Fu Hua's true assist came from above.

The fake Fu Hua's expression suddenly turned ugly.

The previously pleasant atmosphere plummeted to freezing point, just like her face.

Even with Rita's mental fortitude, managing to barely maintain her expression was already her greatest effort.

"Miss Zi, what are you saying? How could Lady Fu Hua be a Herrscher?"

"Um, cough cough, what I'm saying is, aren't you being a bit too oblivious? Did being ambushed by a Herrscher before leave you with psychological trauma?"

Theresa also chimed in to help, blinking frantically to signal Ziyao to stop talking.

"I have spent my whole life fighting against Honkai, so I can't be a Herrscher."

Fu Hua shook her head, her tone firm, with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Her words carried a 'hint' directed only at Ziyao, hoping that the other party would stop mentioning that uncomfortable word.

Rita exclaimed that they were doomed, Fu Hua was using her powers unconsciously again.

Otori frowned, curious and observing how Fu Hua's powers were specifically realized and functioned.

"Yes... Hua is not a healer."

The girl paused for a moment, then drawled out her words.

"Of course, don't say such unpleasant things. I still need your help to persuade the old fogies."

Deceiving yourself will only complicate matters. Why not work together with everyone to find a solution?

Or are you afraid to face it, and do you believe your abilities came from nowhere?

In the realm of consciousness, the true Fu Hua calmly unleashes her power.

She believes that, unlike typical Lawyers, the other party's heart is not bad. If everyone can be asked to correct this, there won't be any major problems.

"Shut up, stop nagging."

Fu Hua suddenly spoke into thin air, and Rita's eyelids twitched, thinking that something had gone wrong again.

"Waiter, another one, please..."

"Throw away the empty bottle!" Fu Hua shouted, but before she could finish, Rita interrupted her with her actions.

"Lady Fu Hua, here it is ready."

Rita pushed her milk tea in front of the other person and smiled.

"Oh, thank you."

"Haven't you noticed that I'm different than before?"

Considering the topic of Herrschers and fearing that they might once again violate each other's taboos, Theresa and Rita both replied in unison, "Same as before, nothing different."

Little did she know, this answer greatly disappointed Fu Hua.

This was not what she wanted to hear.

As for Otori, I didn't ask her since it was our first meeting.

The gaze returned to Ziyao. The girl first appeared to be deep in thought, then suddenly grabbed Fu Hua's wrists with both hands.

Feeling the soft warmth of the girl's palm and seeing only her eyes, Fu Hua was at a loss, not understanding what she wanted to do, and thus panicked.

— "You are the Herrscher."

The girl said with utmost seriousness, gripping Fu Hua's wrist tightly.

After finally calming Fu Hua down, her actions only added fuel to the fire.

Those who were not controlled told lies, while those who were controlled told the truth.

Ottori fell into deep thought. Was it Ziyao who was given a hint, or were they the ones who were given a hint?