Skadi, returning to infinity

After feeling her unease and anxiety dissipate, Theresa knew that Skadi must have used Originium Arts.

She shook her head and rubbed it against Skadi's fair and firm thigh, enjoying the sensation.

Am I the first person to use a lap pillow?

Theresa suddenly asked a question.

"Yes, it should be the first one."

Skadi thought about it, and it seemed that Theresa was the first person to do so.

"Then I'll accept Skadi's first time."

When Theresa heard her answer, she suddenly smiled and said something.

The tone was somewhat playful and flirtatious, making Skadi feel strange.

"...Why does it always feel so subtle?"

Is Theresa not like this in front of outsiders because of her special status?

She was curious, but didn't say anything; she simply stroked Theresa's face.

"Is something troubling Your Highness today?"

The best option now is to change the subject.

"Yes, this morning, the Colombian government and Rhine Labs contacted me one after another, demanding that I hand over the research results I stole from their collaboration."

Dr. Guo.

“They said that your experience studying medicine at Columbia University didn’t exist, but it’s strange that you have such strong medical skills.”

“Someone has given them evidence of your theft, so they are now very eager to catch you and ask you if you really did these things.”

"I argued with them rationally, but we parted on bad terms."

"Not only that, but some negative rumors about the doctor have also spread within the Tower of Babel."

"This isn't the kind of gossip you have with Kal'tsit, but something that could actually affect your image."

“I tried to stop them from discussing it, but it didn’t work.”

"I was busy dealing with this from morning till evening before I had time to eat."

"After finishing my meal and tea, I felt sleepy and then fell asleep."

Theresa recounted her experiences of the day, which made Skadi squint slightly.

"Your Highness, if you don't mind, may I have some of your saliva on my lips?"

Skadi helped Theresa up, her eyes fixed on her pink lips, and asked a question.

"Hmm? If it's Skadi, that's great~"

Skadi's aggressive gaze and her words made Theresa realize something.

But she neither rejected nor disliked it; if that person were Skadi, it would be acceptable.

"Then, thank you for your help."

Instead of leaning forward, he reached out and gently pinched Theresa's chin, making her lips open to reveal her white teeth and little tongue.

He stuck his finger in and stirred Theresa's little tongue, then took his hand out.

He opened his mouth and licked the saliva off his hands.

"Hmm? Your Highness, there is medicine in what you eat. The amount is very low, but if you continue to eat it, it will make you feel mentally exhausted."

Skadi was conducting the test with a serious expression, while Theresa, who was being manipulated by her, looked at Skadi with a complicated expression.

This guy, even using his own equipment would be better than using his fingers...

And...and you just said that, but then did it...that's really weird.

Is she feigning ignorance, or does she genuinely lack romantic understanding?

Although she was inwardly criticizing her actions, Theresa's eyes widened upon hearing her words.

"Are you from the kitchen?"

If it really is someone from the kitchen, then the entire Tower of Babel is probably not safe.

"Not necessarily, it's possible that something was added along the way."

"Let's start the investigation tomorrow. It's so late, we probably won't find anything."

Skadi knew that the sooner she investigated, the better.

But at this time, she couldn't leave Theresa's side, and Losia also went to protect Kal'tsit.

This means we can't spare any manpower for other tasks and have to wait for Kal'tsit and Loshia to return.

"If we don't investigate now, we probably won't find anything tomorrow."

Theresa realized this as well. She suppressed her complicated thoughts, stood up, and looked towards the door.

"Your Highness, you need to rest well."

He frowned slightly; finding those guys was more important to him than finding them.

"Little Skadi, the safety of Babel is very important and cannot be ignored because of me alone."

Skadi fell silent for a moment after hearing her say that.

"Then I'll change my clothes."

Behind Theresa, Skadi changed back into the Doctor's clothes and led the way out.

"Don't leave my three-meter radius."

As they entered the corridor, Skadi offered a reminder.

"Ah."

Theresa followed obediently behind her; at times like this, it was best to listen to the "Doctor".

"Your Highness? It's still very dangerous, let's..."

Upon seeing Theresa, the other members of the Tower of Babel were initially taken aback, but then became quite nervous.

Then she saw the "Doctor" next to Theresa and paused for a moment.

"I will accompany Your Highness to find the hidden enemy. You all keep watch here."

Ignoring their strange looks, Skadi lagged behind two steps, letting Theresa go first.

She didn't know where the departments inside the Tower of Babel were located, so she decided to let Theresa handle it for now.

"It looks like I need to memorize the structure here properly."

I followed Theresa as she wandered around several departments, listening to her various inquiries and observing the different environments around us.

Skadi gained a deeper understanding of the Tower of Babel, and also realized how much pressure Theresa would have to manage such a large organization.

I'm tired.

"Hmm... how should I put it?"

After wandering around for two hours and asking seven or eight departments, I still didn't get a clear answer.

They finally arrived at the kitchen, which was part of the logistics department.

Before opening the door, Theresa looked at Skadi.

"What's wrong, Your Highness?"

She hadn't asked me to do anything before, so why is she so worried now?

"Little Skadi, have you noticed a problem?"

Theresa gazed at her, not answering directly but asking her a question.

"A problem? Do you mean there aren't enough people?"

I was taken aback at first, and then, recalling the events of the past two hours, this seemed to be the most unusual one.

Yes, quite a lot less.

Theresa's tone became serious.

"Recently, because the Originium-infected beast hordes outside have been too active, no one has left Babel Tower and there are no other missions to do."

"They should all be either staying in their respective departments or walking around the area."

"If we're talking about rest, then the ban on wandering around should only be in effect after midnight."

“This is very different from usual. I suspect that quite a few members have already been killed.”

This was the last thing Theresa wanted to see, and she felt very heavy-hearted.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will always protect you."

Skadi realized this too; it was true that leaving for even a short while could lead to great danger.

Fortunately, Theresa was not killed, otherwise she would have personally committed suicide to Theresa's side.

"Of course I believe you."

With that, Theresa pushed open the door and went into the kitchen.

"The smell of blood is there."

Skadi frowned the moment she entered the kitchen.

Her perception narrowed to a range of ten meters, but the kitchen was quite large, and there were some areas she couldn't detect.

In addition, her mask had the effect of blocking out odors, so she did not smell blood when she was outside the door.

Upon entering the kitchen, Skadi took a few steps, her gaze immediately falling on the blood on the floor.

She instinctively pulled Theresa into her arms to protect her, and looked towards the trail of blood.

The scene that appeared before her and Theresa was somewhat chilling.