The story of the black silk female knight

Unless the vanguard fleet of the Central Continent Empire is not afraid of exposing their identities, any one of the three sages and three witches is strong enough to easily kill all the assassins after being attacked, so there is no need to worry.

The people who will be targeted are either the Crown Prince of France or the President of the America Chamber of Commerce.

pick one of two.

Valensa and Himiko have reached a preliminary consensus.

But which side will it be?

Once the summit officially began, Jade Island, protected by a massive defensive formation, was virtually impregnable. Furthermore, there were likely more than ten Moon-level experts stationed on the island, making it completely unafraid of any assassins.

Therefore, the best opportunity to launch an attack is to arrive at Mirror Island first, and then proceed along the route from Mirror Island to Jade Island.

According to previous reports from the four factions, their representatives would arrive at Mirror Island's Chuyun City the day before the summit officially began, awaiting Himiko's arrangements.

Himika's plan was to have the Chiba sisters each lead a team of elite ninjas to greet Fran and America's people on her behalf, while Himika herself would personally receive the sages and witches.

The best course of action, it seems, is to have the people of Fran and America join forces in Chuyun City first, and then concentrate their efforts to escort them to Jade Island.

Valensa had suggested this method, and Himiko had seriously considered it, but in the end, the two of them agreed to give up on it.

First of all, it would be somewhat inappropriate to have the guests gather together in Chuyun City in advance for such an important diplomatic occasion.

Secondly...and most importantly, it may increase additional risks.

For example, if a member of the America Merchants Alliance team suddenly uses a ninja-style spell on someone from the Fran team... even if the attack fails, it will inevitably cause a very troublesome dispute and affect the smooth progress of the summit.

Therefore, it is best for the four factions to proceed separately from Chuyun City to Jade Island.

But there is only one Valensa... Even if she has Nana who can control both sides, she only has one main consciousness, and it is more likely that she will not be able to protect either side.

And Ms. Yi Qiuya, the last successor of the Star Altar, has stated clearly that... Valensa must stop the attack at this summit in order to put fate on the only path of hope.

"Ugh, this is such an annoying choice between two options!"

Himika tapped the teacup gently with the lid, complaining with some annoyance:

"If only we could make the choices for the enemy... It's incredibly frustrating to have to choose between two options and guess wrong."

"Yeah, if only we could make the choices for the enemy...hmm?"

Valensa murmured the same complaint as Himiko, but suddenly her eyes lit up:

"Perhaps we really can make the choice for the enemy?"

"Oh? You've come up with a good idea?"

Himika paused in her tea-drinking sip, and her small feet, which had been dangling above the carpet, stopped swaying.

"Tell me."

"We can easily make the attack on one side more difficult... that way the enemy will only have one option left!"

As Valensa spoke, she puffed out her chest, tucked a stray lock of brown hair behind her ear, and asked with a smug smile:

"What does Your Majesty think of me?"

"you?"

Himiko looked at Valensa strangely, seemingly not understanding why she suddenly asked this question.

But he still answered readily and directly:

"You're amazing... You have the kind of figure that everyone loves—busty, big, and long-legged. Your face is beautiful too, and the silver armor and black stockings give you a unique charm... It makes me really want to lure you into my room and experience the superb riding skills of a female knight tonight."

"...That's not what I meant!"

Valensa glared at Himiko, a mixture of shyness and annoyance on her face.

"I wanted to ask... Your Majesty, do you think the title of Sunflower Duchess is a very intimidating name nowadays?"

"Oh, so that's what you wanted to ask about..."

Himika feigned a moment of realization, then continued her evaluation without changing her expression:

"That should still have some deterrent effect... After all, you are now the most popular protagonist among the bards in various taverns, and there are already countless versions of your legendary experiences. Even the vanguard fleet of the Central Continent Empire may know about you, not to mention Tsuchimikado."

Especially since you recently banished the will of the descending evil god and saved the world... anyone who doesn't know the name "Sunflower Duchess" can be described as ignorant.

"Really? I also think the title of Sunflower Duchess is very impressive."

Valensa, beaming with pride, unconsciously puffed out her chest a little more:

"I'm not bragging, nor are those bards exaggerating... I seem to be particularly good at dealing with unexpected events! No matter who's causing trouble, and no matter what they're up to, they're likely to fail if they run into me!"

Like that battle that made me famous... Back then, I was just a Pearl-level Paladin, and I successfully killed a Star-level cultist... This is a glorious achievement that many bards consider the most difficult to achieve and absolutely impossible to replicate!

"Yes, yes, yes... You're amazing! Duchess Sunflower is so amazing!"

Himika rolled her eyes, somewhat annoyed.

"So? What exactly are you trying to say?"

"It's very simple."

Valensa smiled and said:

"If the legendary Sunflower Duchess, who can thwart all kinds of conspiracies, were to personally go to Chuyun City to welcome the representative of the Kingdom of Fran, do you think Tsuchimikado would still dare to come? Would he dare to challenge a legendary figure who has never been defeated in the mouths of bards?"

"This……"

Himika pondered for a while:

"If I were Tsuchimikado, I probably wouldn't... Your record speaks for itself. Causing trouble where you are would only increase the difficulty for nothing, which is not worth it... Unless there is no other suitable option, I will definitely avoid causing trouble in front of you."

"That's more like it... See, aren't we helping the enemy make their choice?"

Valensa smiled and said:

“Normally, as a representative of the Church of the Sun and a witness to the summit, it would be most appropriate for me to stay on Jade Island and wait for the summit to begin.”

But I'm too famous now. Everyone knows I'm from the Kingdom of Fran, and they also know about my close relationship with Tia... so even if I personally go to pick up the people from Fran, it won't be a problem at all."

"Hmm...that's definitely not a problem, but what about the other problem?"

Himika was still somewhat puzzled:

"According to Xingge girl, this attack must be stopped by you personally, right? If you go to Fran, what about America? Will you use your new Noble Phantasm to operate it remotely?"

"Rui'er has been being monitored by Tsuchimikado for a while, and a lot of information about your new Noble Phantasm has probably already been exposed... If your new Noble Phantasm isn't with you, it will still arouse suspicion."

"So, all we need to do is make the enemy think I actually went to Fran, right?"

Valensa smiled confidently, then asked with a hint of feigned mystery:

"Does Your Majesty know the true identity of the other friend who came with me to Jade Island this time?"

"...You mean Miss Red?"

Himika frowned slightly:

"I vaguely remember Cao Cao mentioning her. She seems to be your senior sister? She's been by your side since you reunited on the Divine Continent? Could she also be a very powerful paladin?"

"Ha...no, no, my senior sister isn't a paladin...it's more accurate to say that she used to be the one captured by paladins. I was the one who rescued her from the Divine Continent this time."

Valensa smiled wryly:

"My senior sister, she used to be a party animal—the Phantom Thief Red Fox Mask. Your Majesty should be familiar with that name, right?"

"It's actually her?"

Himika's eyes widened in surprise.

“I am indeed familiar with her… A few years ago, she caused quite a scene at the Ditang family’s trade fair… Although she didn’t cause any losses in the end, she made the Ditang family lose face… At that time, the head of the Ditang family even came to beg me to take action and let me capture her.”

But Red Fox Mask is just a junior to me who is less than a hundred years old, and her behavior is more like a naughty child playing pranks. She is the most harmless partyer... If I take her too seriously, I will easily be laughed at, so I ignored the request from the Teido family that time.

"That famous phantom thief, she's actually your senior sister?"

Chapter 7, the Sage's Tower, has failed yet again?

"Hey, you didn't expect that, did you?"

Valensa chuckled softly:

"Although my senior sister has some personality and hobbies issues and has caused a lot of trouble for others in the past, she is actually not a bad person. In fact, she is quite kind... After all, she joined the Revelers, and she is probably the only Reveler who has never killed anyone, right?"

"That's true."

Himika readily agreed:

"Most of the revelers are vicious bastards. To be able to stay true to oneself while hanging out with them for so many years is something even the so-called good people absolutely couldn't do... Hmm, she must be a person of strong will."

After all, he's a user of mental power; if his own mind isn't firm, what's the point of using it?

Valensa chuckled inwardly, offering no further explanation, and continued explaining her plans:

"I plan to have my senior sister impersonate me to openly pick up Tia and the others, and bring Nana along as well. That should be enough to force Tsuchimikado to target America."

As for myself, I can cover my face and pretend to be a ninja from the Chiba family to go with the group to greet America's guests... and give the assassins a big surprise when they appear.

Although Nana's absence slightly weakens my combat power, I can always call upon a Moon-level spellcaster for help... She is the princess of the Fairy Dragons, and also my contracted dragon.

"Oh right, Valencia, you're a dragon knight!"

Himika's eyes suddenly lit up, but it was clearly unrelated to the important matter; she even licked her lips.

"Dragon knights are great... Although I've never officially signed a contract with a dragon, I've ridden quite a few dragons before... I've ridden red dragons, frost dragons, silver dragons, and black dragons. I've tried riding all kinds of dragons, from the willful to the gentle to the scheming. I even managed to get a date with a white dragon... cough cough. The only one I couldn't get my hands on was the most mysterious fairy dragon, which is quite a pity."

"How was it, Valencia? The fairy dragon princess tasted pretty good, didn't she? Maybe you could introduce me to some other fairy dragons sometime?"

"Ah...maybe another time."

Valensa nodded, somewhat amused and exasperated, and quickly steered the conversation back on track:

"In short, with me and Sister Long here, our combat strength should be sufficient... Even if America's side has a Moon-level expert who is a traitor, I am confident that I can defeat him!"

"Yes, I still have a lot of faith in you, Valensa, in this regard."

Himika naturally regained her composure, while also subtly revealing a hint of confusion:

"However... it must be difficult to impersonate you in public, right? After all, you're quite a legendary figure now, and many people should know you... Will Miss Hong give herself away?"

"...Huh? So Your Majesty didn't know that?"

Valensa raised an eyebrow in surprise:

"My senior sister was able to cause trouble everywhere as a phantom thief without getting caught because of her unparalleled disguise skills! Although the Carnival is a very loose organization, there is still a rule that seniors mentor newcomers. And when my senior sister joined the Carnival, her mentor was the Sin Angel."

"...So that's how it is. She learned the disguise technique from the Sin Angel...No wonder she could move freely in and out of so many heavily guarded places."

Himika then realized:

"With this kind of disguise technology, there's probably no need to worry about the fake Valensa being exposed."

"Yes, Senior Sister's disguise skills are really impressive."

Valensa nodded, then thought for a moment and said:

"The only person who can definitely see through the fake Valensa is probably Tia... There are a few other people who know me well and they might have a chance, but the probability is not particularly high."

"that's enough."

Himika waved her hand gently, making her final decision as the Queen of Demons:

“This plan is very good... Let’s prepare it as you suggested, Valencia.”

"it is good."

. . . . .

Eleven days passed quickly, and only one day remained until the summit of leaders from all sides of the Frenoia continent to jointly resist the invasion of the Central Continent Empire.

According to the schedule, the representatives of each faction will arrive at Chuyun City on their own today, and then be escorted from Chuyun City to Jade Island by the ninja forces of the Four Islands Alliance.

In the evening, Himika would first hold a grand banquet on Tama Island to entertain everyone. Only after everyone had eaten, drunk, played, and slept well would the formal meeting be held the following afternoon to discuss important matters.

The first to arrive in Chuyun City was the delegation from the Kingdom of Fran.

Instead of taking a boat by sea, they used the spatial coordinates left by Tia when she visited Chuyun City during her graduation trip to teleport directly to the luxurious hotel of the Ditang family.

The Ditang family had naturally received the news long ago, and Ditang Bu made preparations in advance. He and his fox spirit shikigami, who served as hotel waitresses, provided excellent hospitality, which impressed all the members of the Fran Kingdom team.

They even stayed at the Teido family's luxury hotel for lunch before arriving at the port under the escort of the black-armored warriors, where they handed over the ninja force led by Chiba Shin.

The Phantom Thief Sister, disguised as Valensa and Chiba, is also here.

The Phantom Thief's disguise skills were indeed exquisite. Her impersonation of Valensa was not only identical in appearance and figure, but also flawless in her speech and actions. None of the Franco nobles who were relatively familiar with Valensa noticed anything amiss, including the great-grandmother of the Heroic Knights who was secretly protecting the Crown Prince's family.