Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"Mei...please help me...."

Kiana placed her hands on Mei's shoulders and pleaded, glancing towards the next room.

Without a doubt, the so-called sacrifice of the virgin priestess was a blatant murder.

The shrine does not enshrine any deity at all, but rather an evil god.

She couldn't just watch Ling die; she had to do something.

"The road behind Yae Town... Mei, do you remember it?" Kiana said, this was the last resort.

"It's dangerous there, and we know too little about it."

Yesterday, Mei found a treacherous path in the back mountains.

Passing through it leads to a secluded mountain ridge; once the only stone path is destroyed, no one can threaten their safety.

There's a problem: the ridge is too deep, and they don't know what's hidden inside.

If only Nightingale-sensei were here...

Mei suddenly thought of Ziyao; she always felt at ease having a girl by her side.

Perhaps with her around, they can make a more prudent move.

"It's settled then, Mei. We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."

Kiana slammed her hand on the table, finalizing the action plan.

Time waits for no one. While the shrine hasn't locked them up yet, there's still a chance.

Last time, her failed escape attempt resulted in Ling having her Achilles tendon severed; she absolutely cannot lose this time.

"Okay, let's follow the route we discussed last night."

Mei had no choice but to nod in agreement with Kiana.

If this drags on any longer, something unexpected might happen.

—On the other hand, in reality.

Rita thoughtfully covered the girls with blankets to keep them from catching a cold.

Kiana had multiple detection devices strapped to her hands, and the indicator lights were flashing continuously; everything was working normally.

“Lord Otto, the Herrscher reaction has reappeared. Your plan was absolutely correct.”

"Very good, she kept her promise."

"Why is the condition that Miss Nightingale enters Jizo Mitama...? I apologize, I overstepped my bounds."

Rita was puzzled as to what kind of deal Otto had made with Jizo Mitama.

However, as a subordinate, all she needed to do was execute the plan.

"Will Miss Nightingale be alright?"

Rita was a little worried. With her experience, she could naturally tell that Ziyao was not a Valkyrie, nor did she have the physical qualities of a Valkyrie. She was probably just like an ordinary human girl.

However, what she did was something that even seasoned Valkyries like them might not be able to accomplish easily.

Not only did they resolve the crisis facing the Herrscher of Wind, they also saved that poor girl.

Last week's anti-entropy intrusion was thwarted, reportedly also her doing.

Such a talented person deserves to be given an important position by Heaven.

But it seems the bishop made some kind of agreement with her. What could it be?

"Even if I die inside, it's just a nightmare in reality, and my allies won't remember anything."

A confident male voice came through the communicator, and Rita nodded.

"Your Excellency is wise."

During the conversation, Bronya, who was lying on Theresa's lap, suddenly showed a pained expression.

Rita gently picked her up and took her back to her room to rest.

Outside the window, several Valkyrie squads stood ready.

Durandal stood atop the high building, the lance in her hand gleaming coldly.

Once the Herrschers are revived, they will be on the front lines of protecting the world.

at the same time.....

A massive upheaval is taking place in the realm of consciousness.

During their escape, the two made a special trip to the stone prison.

The cold wind rushed into the gate, making a sound like ghostly wails, and the guards at the gate had vanished without a trace.

Bronya, who should have been there, has disappeared, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation.

The cell door was wide open, papers were scattered all over the floor, and dark red bloodstains remained on the walls.

"Bronya..."

Theresa covered her mouth, incredulous, and hurriedly went to check.

Among the tangled straw, she found a pen dipped in ink, the ink still wet.

Based on the worst-case scenario, the girl is very likely to...

no, I can not.

Bronya is so smart, how could this happen?

A cold wind was blowing, and a faint smell of blood drifted in from the main entrance.

The air suddenly dropped a few degrees.

"Tap tap tap..."

The footsteps were light, as if they were stepping on cotton.

A figure walked up from behind, the blade scraping against the floor with a sharp, grating sound.

"who is it?"

Theresa gripped the shrunken Judas tightly, and asked in surprise.

The newcomer was Yae Sakura, her shrine maiden robes stained with many red flowers, and the tip of her katana was crimson, dripping blood continuously.

It seems she has already cleared out the guards outside; no wonder the pursuers' voices were drowned out.

“…”

Could it be that Sakura is related to Jizo's Soul?

She remembered what Ziyao had said in the secret room.

Upon closer inspection, there was no corrosive power emanating from the girl; instead, there was a slightly strong fishy smell.

The other party treated them well, not only providing them with accommodation but also saving them twice.

If they really wanted to take action, the other party would have countless opportunities to kill them.

Therefore, Theresa felt somewhat guilty for actually doubting Sakura.

During this critical period, she dared not relax and was always ready to fight.

"Nightingale, Theresa, we should go."

"Sakura, what's happening outside?"

Yae Sakura shook her head as she wiped the blood off her katana with straw.

"Everywhere there are demons and ghosts; they roam around and attack any living person on the road."

Today is the Red Moon, and the demons and ghosts are unusually irritable; they rarely venture into the town on ordinary days.

Not only that, they also attacked the shrine en masse because the residents had all gathered there.

"Please come back to the bamboo house with me, it's very dangerous outside..."

"Bamboo huts, aren't there even more assassins outside the town?"

Theresa wondered, if so many assassins have entered the town, the outer areas probably aren't much better off.

“Sakura has disguised herself; they won’t notice.”

"I see... Nightingale, what are your plans?"

"How about going back to the shrine?"

Ziyao clapped her hands and thought to herself.

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is also the safest place.

She had a premonition that a major change was about to occur at the shrine.

Volume 1: Chapter 85 Kiana on the Boundary Line

The nightmares never ceased.

The rain was torrential, drizzling continuously.

The world is devoid of color, leaving only monotonous black and white.

If she closes her eyes, the wronged souls who died in the disaster will linger around her.

Voices of men, women, young and old, gathered and echoed continuously...

Counterfeit

The culprit behind all sorrow...

Whenever I hear these words, I feel anxious.

No...

That's clearly not true...

I am not a fake....

As if mocking her, the floating phantom vanished, leaving only a deathly silence.