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Eleanor put the file down and asked with a smile, "Why would you have such a question?"

“I’ve heard everything. The officer said you extracted intelligence from the prisoners, identifying Mr. Xu Qi as Mafti, but in fact…”

"In fact, the man named 'Thousand Tribulations' hasn't said anything yet."

Karen's expression was somewhat strange, as if to say—don't you know all this?

Why do you think I would say that?

"It's to test Xu Qi, sir."

Eleanor smiled.

Karen continued, "Commander Eleanor never makes pointless probes, and there must be a reason behind it, but I cannot understand it."

Not bad, he's a good prospect.

"Xu Qi has no problem, or rather, he doesn't have any problems for the time being. The real problem is with other people."

Karen looked puzzled.

"Could it be Miss Pado?"

Eleanor shook her head.

At this moment, Karen belatedly exclaimed in surprise, "You suspect—Kiki Andalusia!"

I hailed a taxi from the hotel.

Xu Qi and Pa Duo were sitting in the back row, and they certainly wouldn't go to the safe house at this time; that would be tantamount to exposing their identities and courting death.

"Master, just take us for a drive, to the most popular tourist spot in Vanaheim right now."

"Okay!~~"

The driver was an older-looking man. After a brief observation, Xu Qi was certain that he was just an ordinary taxi driver.

"Boss, why didn't you bring Miss Qiqi along?"

"She seems to have some other things to do this afternoon, so we won't bother her."

In fact, it was an unspoken understanding between the two that let them know that they should be meeting with the organization's people that afternoon.

"Are you two here for tourism in Destiny? What brings you to Waraheim?"

Perhaps because the atmosphere inside the car was relatively quiet, the driver started chatting.

Xu Qi enjoys doing this kind of thing.

If you want to quickly understand the local customs and culture, being a taxi driver who works here year-round is undoubtedly a good option.

"When traveling with friends, we just go wherever the road takes us."

"That's pretty good, but you two didn't arrive at the right time."

"Master, why do you say that?"

"It seems like Waraheim is going to hold some kind of... federation recently? Anyway, it's pretty important. There are Hunters everywhere on the streets now, checking passing vehicles and pedestrians."

Xu Qi understood.

"It's to prevent terrorist attacks, isn't it?"

"Ha, how could that be..." The driver opened the car window and casually took out a cigarette.

"They're here to collect rent."

Chapter 1106, 1099: Brother Qianjie...is a good person.

Soon, Xu Qi witnessed the power of this rent collection.

The gray-blue exoskeleton armor only needs to land from the air to set up a checkpoint, causing all passing vehicles to stop for inspection.

As for how to deal with it, it was obvious. When it was Xu Qi's turn, the driver gave them three hundred euros, one hundred euros per person.

"When we get there, the fare will be calculated as 200 euros plus mileage fee. Don't say we're making money off you; we're just unlucky."

"understand."

Since the driver was willing to pay, his tone naturally became much more polite.

Along the way, Xu Qi asked many questions. Regarding the Hunter organization, most locals thought that if Mafti and his group wanted to kill, why didn't they kill them first?

"The local government just lets this happen? Isn't this happening within Tianming territory?"

"They're all the same."

The fact that they were all the same made Xu Qi fall silent for a moment.

He recalled his conversation with Qiqi.

"As long as the exceptions exist, corruption will continue to breed."

While driving on the road, you can easily encounter fully armed exoskeletons, who will even stop your car and give you a friendly greeting.

Even in such a short drive, a sense of oppression could be felt.

"207 euros, thank you for your patronage."

The taxi ride only cost 7 euros, but I was overcharged 200 euros by Hunter on the way.

In fact, Xu Qi could have chosen not to pay. As long as he revealed his identity, the other party would not have dared to take his money. To them, Xu Qi was a big shot.

However, he didn't want the trouble.

And if possible, he doesn't want many people to know his whereabouts.

Together with Pado, they crossed several streets and blended into the crowd, quickly shaking off their pursuers.

Xu Qi found it amusing because the thought of them having to pay 100 euros each to the Hunter to avoid revealing their identities and attracting attention...

This scene alone is already hilarious.

Finally, he and Paddo arrived at an artificial beach in Vanaheim.

"Are you sure your sister Ying told us to meet here?"

Around 2 PM, there aren't many tourists on the beach, but there are definitely a fair number. It's certainly a secluded spot, but the problem is...

How can I find the other person?

"I think so, sir."

A familiar voice sounded behind him. Xu Qi turned around, and the maid appeared silently behind him, still wearing the white swimsuit she had worn on the beach last time.

Beside her, Seele stood there gracefully, her white swimsuit billowing in the sea breeze, causing the girl to shyly press down the hem of her skirt.


"Rita, Seele."

"Mr. Xu Qi!"

Since they had already spent an afternoon together yesterday, Rita wasn't particularly excited to see Xu Qi again, but Xier was a different story.

The little girl rushed over and threw herself into Xu Qi's arms.

Cat pouted a little unhappily, but she also knew that although Seele looked a bit young, she was one of her many sisters-in-law.

He gently wrapped his arms around Seele's waist and held the little girl tightly in his arms.

How could I not be excited to finally see Seele?

However, Xu Qi had some doubts.

"Where's Sister Ying?"

"She was a little tired when she came back in the morning, so she went to sleep first."

At this point, Rita's gaze towards Xu Qi became somewhat strange, and Xu Qi awkwardly scratched his head.

"You should change your clothes first. Who wears formal attire to the beach?"

It must be said that Sakura's choice of meeting place was quite thoughtful.

On the bustling beach, Xu Qi could easily say he was there to enjoy the scenery, but as for Rita and Seele...

Playboys hunt for women, and these women are naturally their prey.

Under the parasol, Xu Qi lay half-reclined on a chair, holding Xi'er in his arms—the little girl had been very clingy to Xu Qi since she met him, so Xu Qi let her be close to him.

Rita knelt beside him, fulfilling her duty as a maid by peeling fruit for Xu Qi.

Paddo was in charge of keeping watch over the surroundings...

Cats have it tough, life is tough.

"Theresa and Himeko will be coming over tonight. They will be in charge of patrolling the area where Hevi landed tonight, and they will provide you with cover."

While feeding Xu Qi the cut apple pieces, Rita recounted the evening's plans.

"Dr. Mei's plans are always so unexpected... Dropping a mechanical pod loaded with Hive armor from low Earth orbit is truly groundbreaking."

Rita couldn't help but sigh.

She and Durandal had both served Schicksal in the past, so they naturally knew...

At least in Destiny, no one would have thought of such a way to transport exoskeleton armor.

"The important thing is that the expressions in the early stages were all done well, whether it was the night raid on Vanaheim or Dr. Mei's plan to be carried out simultaneously tonight."

The only variable is Eleanor Shaniat.

Rita's expression hardened.

“Master, you must be constantly vigilant and attentive to this person; she is the most outstanding one in the Destiny.”

“I understand, and I’ve seen it for myself—Peña Rope. Both the pilots and the armor are quite formidable.”

Rita shook her head.

"Karen is just a newcomer, a young girl, but fate has entrusted this sharp blade to Eleanor at this time, and even specially arranged for them to be stationed in Vanaheim..."

"Sir, you must be careful."

"it is good."

Moreover, Xu Qi had already witnessed how terrifying Eleanor was.

Although she wasn't a new human, her eyes... seemed to see through everything.

Fortunately, we also have a backup plan.

The two exchanged a smile, and Xu Qi naturally understood what Rita meant by her words.

Even now, thinking back to the scene of Qianjie's arrest last night, Xu Qi still wants to laugh.

Actually, the original plan wasn't for Senju, but for Sakura.

However, plans can't keep up with changes. That night, he deliberately rushed to the most conspicuous place, clearly intending to replace Sakura with himself.

Sakura was angry about this, but she also understood Qianjie's good intentions—you haven't seen Xu Qi in a long time, the couple should reunite first.

I'll take care of the hard and tiring stuff.

"It must have been tough on Jie-ge."

Seele recalled, "So that's how it is. Brother Qianjie... is a good person."

Xu Qi couldn't help but burst out laughing, and pinched Xi'er's nose, saying, "Xi'er is right."

Then he saw the little girl lying in his arms, her face rosy and very cute, and he couldn't help but tease her, "Xi'er, feed me."

"Hey?"

Rita raised an eyebrow with amusement and brought the apple to Seele's lips.

She's been through it all; the little girl looks young, but she's incredibly brave.

Xi'er blushed and took a bite of the apple, then leaned down and fed it to Xu Qi, mouth to mouth.

Along with the fruit pulp, the girl's delicate, clove-like tongue was also brought in.

Xu Qi, well, he won't hold back then.

Chapter 1107, 1100: The apple in your mouth is the sweetest.

For a moment, Xu Qi couldn't tell whether what he tasted was the fragrance of an apple, the sweetness of the little girl herself, or both.