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WHAFI 151-175

Chapter 151

"What traitor? I have always been a human being~" Facing Higokumaru's angry speech, Bai Mo just laughed it off.

The Honkai energy on her body poured out all at once, and the entire internal space of Jizo Mitama was dyed purple in an instant.

"This place is too small. Come, let me take you to the Infinite Corridor to play."

Feeling that she had gained most of the control here, Bai Mo directly clenched her hands and released the Power of the Void.

"What!"

Higokumaru, who was still running to avoid Bai Mo's attack, cried out inwardly.

The next second, a pair of invisible big hands appeared, trying to grab him, and a huge force came, pulling Higokumaru directly into the Infinite Corridor by the hand of Imaginary Numbers.

There, without Bai Mo's permission, Higokumaru would never be able to find the exit and escape unless she had a certain strength to break the space of the Infinite Corridor.

Unfortunately, with Higokumaru's current strength, this was impossible.

"Damn it! Where on earth is this place!"

Falling from the sky, Higokumaru hit the ground heavily and looked around with a frustrated expression.

Since there was no object other than Higokumaru in the Infinite Corridor, she could not use her power to corrupt anything here.

She could only rely on her brute force and the bombardment of Honkai energy to try to break the Infinite Corridor. Higokumaru really used all the methods she could.

"It's useless. With your current strength, there is no way to leave here, so please just stay here and reminisce about the past."

Just as Higokumaru was still trying to find a way to leave, Bai Mo's voice suddenly came from every corner of the Infinite Corridor.

"Damn traitor! Let me out quickly!"

Higokumaru became furious upon hearing Bai Mo's voice. She suddenly jumped up, and fireballs appeared from her body out of thin air and rushed towards the surroundings.

"Boom!!!"

Contrary to Higokumaru's expectations that her attack would burn Bai Mo to ashes, the fireballs she fired bounced back after hitting the wall of the Infinite Corridor.

With a loud explosion, Higokumaru ended up shooting herself in the foot.

"It's useless to say it, you're just looking for trouble~"

As expected, Bai Mo appeared in the Infinite Corridor and quietly looked at Higokumaru, who was in a mess in the distance.

She shook her head and didn’t give the other party any time to react. Almost in the next second, Bai Mo immediately activated the Power of Sentience.

The red light in her eyes flashed, and Bai Mo forced the memory extracted from Sakura's mind into Higokumaru's mind.

Only the strongest emotion can suppress the personality of the Herrscher. At this time, Bai Mo wanted to use this method to awaken Rin's consciousness.

"These are! You! You damned ant!"

Feeling a pain in her head and the sudden emergence of memories, Higokumaru was immediately horrified.

The resonance and fusion of the two identical memories caused Higokumaru to feel the gradual awakening of a certain consciousness deep in her heart.

No! She had finally occupied this body with great difficulty and had the right to judge humans!

Absolutely! She must not be sealed back like this!

The Honkai energy in her body surged, and she roared to the sky.

Higokumaru, who hated humans to the extreme, was unwilling to give up, and at this moment, she unleashed amazing power to compete with the Power of Sentience.

She was desperate to forget these memories and eliminate the Power of Sentience from his mind.

However, despite all her efforts, it was all in vain.

After all, the one using the Power of Sentience at this moment was Bai Mo, who had integrated all the powers of the Herrschers. (Lie)

..........On the other side.

In the Divine Key storage room of Schicksal, Otto had already led a group of Valkyries to rush there.

There were more than 30 people standing in the not-too-big space.

The Valkyries from the Immortal Blades were protecting Otto while guarding against Elysia and Sakura in the distance.

Judging by the tense atmosphere and the numerous pits around, the two sides must have had a brief fight.

At the same time, the result was also clear, as Elysia and Sakura had the upper hand.

After all, many Valkyries on Schicksal's side had been knocked unconscious and lost their ability to move.

The situation on the field was not good, at least for Otto.

He frowned, and the smile on his face had disappeared.

On the other hand, Elysia and Sakura appeared very relaxed.

Suddenly, just as the two sides were deadlocked, Otto took the lead in breaking the silence.

"I wonder if you two can put down your weapons first and let us have a good talk. After all, the Divine Key Jizo Mitama is still owned by our Schicksal."

Stepping out of the protective circle of the Valkyries, Otto put on a smile as much as possible and said slowly.

After all, he had to admit that he was not a match for the person who looked like Yae Sakura and the so-called Herrscher.

"My Lord Overseer, but they..."

"It's okay, I can feel that they have no ill intentions at this time. Am I right, two beautiful ladies?"

Seeing this, the Valkyries on the side obviously wanted to say something but were held back by Otto's words.

"You have a good eye, but it is very wrong to attack our two lovely girls for no reason."

Shaking the pink crystal longbow in her hand, Elysia pouted playfully, as if venting her dissatisfaction.

"We are here just to rescue my sister. We have no ill intentions. Our actions just now were only for self-defense. Please forgive us."

Seeing that the other party seemed to have no intention of continuing the fight, Sakura immediately put away the blade in her hand.

Of course, this did not include Jizo Mitama, which was still hung on Sakura's waist.

Yes, it was the kind she did not intend to return.

"..........."

Sakura's action of protecting the knife left Otto speechless.

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...Five minutes ago

"Although we are all cute girls, if you hit me too hard, I will fight back!"

Looking at the Valkyries who had suddenly broken in and started attacking without saying anything, Elysia smiled and waved the pink crystal bow in her hand.

After all, Bai Mo was currently awakening Rin's consciousness inside Jizo Mitama, so she would not let anyone disturb them at such a critical moment.

Seeing Sakura beside her, they both took a fighting stance.

However, Elysia's words were ridiculous to these Valkyries.

After all, they were the ace team of Schicksal. Facing the Herrscher, especially one who appeared somewhat sloppy, they were not afraid at all.

"No point in saying more. Since you are a Herrscher, you are the enemy of all Valkyries!"

"Moreover, trespassing into the important location inside Schicksal is a crime worthy of our attack, so don’t entertain any false hopes, Herrscher." Suddenly, a Valkyrie stood up and spoke.

As she spoke, she raised the lance in her hand high.

"Yes, that's right!"

"The senior is right. We will never back down!"

As soon as this was said, the Valkyries next to her responded one after another.

Otto stood behind all the Valkyries, quietly observing everything happening here.

A Herrscher with self-awareness, who was unaffected by the Honkai—Otto would never let go of such an interesting experimental subject.

"Interesting. Let me see what kind of strength you, the so-called Herrscher, have."

As he said this, Otto smiled and waved to the Valkyries beside him. Following his instructions, these Valkyries surrounded Sakura and Elysia again.

For a moment, the entire Divine Key storage room was completely surrounded.

"Oh my, it seems that fighting is unavoidable now."

"Sakura, you have to be gentle later~"

"Well, I will use the scabbard."

Twisting the hair beside her ears, Elysia shook her head in distress.

In reality, Elysia didn't want to fight these Valkyries; after all, they were also fighting for humanity.

However, since the other party had initiated the conflict, Elysia had no choice but to act.

Of course, out of courtesy, she would be a bit more lenient.

"When the stars pass by, remember to make a wish!"

Elysia held the longbow and drew it slightly, forming a pink crystal arrow.

She smiled slightly and then let go. The pink, beautiful light illuminated the room as the pink crystal arrow shot toward the Valkyries.

At the same time, Sakura also drew the sword from her waist. She moved slightly, slashing out several sword slashes that were invisible to the naked eye.

Although she used only the scabbard, the power was still considerable.

To resist Sakura's attack, the Valkyries sent out four or five people at once. Even so, the result was that everyone was knocked out.

Meanwhile, Elysia's attack resulted in the Valkyries who tried to resist being crystallized. Elysia only trapped them, without taking their lives.

"Senior, what should we do now?"

"Don’t be afraid. We just need to hold them here, and Lady Durandal and Lady Rita will definitely come later!"

The Valkyries, defeated and pushed back by Elysia and Sakura to the gate, were very embarrassed.

A Herrscher and an ordinary person, whose seemingly playful attacks had forced them to retreat, indicated that if the opponents used all their strength, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Despite this, there was no sign of retreat on their faces.

After a short recovery, they rushed towards the two again.

This time, Otto secretly used Void Archives to mimic Judgement of Shamash, hoping to reverse the situation if necessary.

However, his plan was doomed to fail.

In the face of absolute strength, Otto had no chance for a sneak attack.

After all, the so-called strongest team of Schicksal, the Valkyries of the UndSakura Blade, couldn’t even touch the edges of Elysia and Sakura's clothes.

The pink arrows streaked across the sky like meteors, accurately hitting every Valkyrie who tried to advance.

Then, pink crystals bloomed on their bodies until they were completely wrapped up.

On the other side, the extremely fast and sharp sword slashes swept across the field.

Accompanied by a chill, some Valkyries who could not resist were instantly frozen into large ice blocks.

The Valkyries who resisted were also in discomfort. Before the cold air invaded their bodies, they had already been battered by the sword slash.

Just making them lose their ability to move was the biggest concession Elysia and Sakura made to these Valkyries.

"Sorry! I'll let Lau-chan heal you later!"

Playfully sticking out her tongue, Elysia looked at the pink crystals and ice-blue blocks on the field with some embarrassment.

For a moment, the Valkyries who were still able to move on the field subconsciously took a step back.

"Overseer...we..."

Faced with this invincible opponent, they lowered their heads unwillingly.

"It's okay, the strength of the Herrscher is not something you can contend with now. You have managed to persist until now and have not lost this belief to anyone."

There was no trace of disappointment on his face, as if Otto had expected this outcome. He walked out with a smile.

The Mimicry Shamash in his hand gradually changed into a Abyss Flower, and Otto slowly activated its 0th power to heal everyone’s injuries.

"Void Archives? I didn’t expect that after 50,000 years, it still exists in the world."

"So, this is worthy of being created by Vill-V~"

Looking at the Void Archives in Otto's hand, Elysia said with some surprise.

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"Fifty thousand years ago..."

Otto frowned unexpectedly, as if what Elysia had just said had piqued his interest.

After all, Otto had heard about those things from the last era fifty thousand years ago, especially many of his own technologies, which were also gifts from the previous civilization.

'A warrior from the previous era...'

'If that's the case... it seems there are new variables in the plan.'

Otto was genuinely troubled by the sudden appearance of a warrior from the previous era like Elysia. After all, judging from the strength that the other party had shown so far, she was definitely an S-level Valkyrie or above.

And Otto was even more confused by the fact that Elysia, a warrior from the previous era, was also a Herrscher.

After all, he had heard from the Void Archives that the warriors from the previous era hated the Herrscher and Honkai very much, but the current situation did not align with that.

"Don't worry, I, beautiful girl, Elysia, am indeed a warrior of the former civilization." Just when Otto was still confused, Elysia suddenly smiled and said.

"Reading minds? Is this also a way to show the power of the Herrscher?" Otto frowned, a little surprised that Elysia could accurately answer his inner doubts.

"No, this is a little secret of a girl, but it is not the power of the Herrscher." Elysia raised her finger and shook it in the air playfully.

"Is that so..."

"But I didn't expect that among the warriors of the former civilization who fought against the Honkai, there were also Herrschers."

Seeing that Elysia didn't seem to have any intention of attacking, Otto felt that he might have a conversation with her.

After all, no matter what force the other party was, as long as they didn't interfere with his plan, Otto could definitely turn a blind eye. As the saying goes, it is better to make friends than enemies. If possible, Otto actually hoped to resolve this situation in a friendly manner.

And judging from the state of Durandal and Rita outside, it was only a matter of time before they lost.

"Elysia is our companion and is special, so if possible, please don't look at her with that kind of eyes."

Almost as soon as Otto finished speaking, Sakura swung the long blade in her hand forward and then subconsciously stood in front of Elysia.

Her intuition as a killer told her that the man in front of her was definitely planning to attack Elysia, just like the so-called high-level organizations she had assassinated before that regarded human lives as worthless.

After all, when Otto looked at Elysia, it was as if he was looking at a test subject, and this look made Sakura very disgusted.

"It's okay, Sakura, don't worry."

Elysia had actually captured Otto's little thoughts with the Power of Sentience.

She didn't mention it, it was because Elysia didn't care at all. After all, there was no one who could stop her in Schicksal.

"Sorry, I'm just a little curious. After all, there are also Herrschers who fight for humanity in our current civilization."

Seeing this, Otto smiled bitterly and waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mean it.

"Well, I know all this, and I've seen it before."

Elysia nodded gently.

"Oh, it seems that Miss Elysia, you seem to know our era very well."

Among the Herrschers who fight for humanity, Otto only knows Wt Yang and Joyce.

So if Elysia is referring to one of them, then the other party has obviously appeared in this era a long time ago.

So they were hiding so perfectly before, but now they suddenly appeared here, and they kept saying that they wanted to save people, but in the end, he took away his Divine Key.

For a moment, Otto was somewhat suspicious of the real purpose of Elysia and the others.

After all, all this happened too suddenly.

"Do you understand? Well, I understand it quite well."

Yes, the way Elysia understood this era was through Bai Mo showing her "movies" and "telling stories".

"By the way, speaking of Herrschers, I wonder which Herrscher you are, Miss Elysia."

"This kind of attack method is really... unheard of."

For a Herrscher from the previous era, it is impossible to say that Otto is not curious.

Looking at the Valkyries wrapped in pink crystals around him, Otto gently pointed at them and said.

"Oh my, you actually asked a really private question directly. This is very rude to a cute girl~"

"But there is no need to hide it now."

Elysia was stunned at first when she heard Otto's words, but she recovered quickly.

After all, her identity was not so mysterious and important, and Kalpas had gone too far.

So as compensation, Elysia decided to answer Otto's question and satisfy his curiosity.

"Listen carefully~"

Elysia smiled and stretched out her finger, and a gorgeous pink crystal flower slowly appeared on the tip of her finger.

"I am the beginning, the origin, the Herrscher of the Origin, the Herrscher of Human, Elysia."

Under Otto's slightly surprised look, Elysia slowly revealed her identity.

And as if to make her words more convincing, Elysia also used a trace of the Herrscher's power of the Herrscher of the Origin.

"To the flawless era."

As the power was activated, the surrounding space suddenly shattered, and then was replaced by a sea of stars that could not be seen at a glance, where everything around seemed to have become eternal.

"How about it? Isn't it beautiful here~ Just like me, beautiful and flawless~~"

"Yeah, indeed, it is really beautiful here."

Sakura was also pulled into this space. Seeing Elysia proudly introducing this place, Sakura nodded in agreement.

On the other hand, for safety considerations, Elysia only pulled Otto in. After all, Bai Mo had told her before that Otto used a souliu. body to move, so there was no need to worry about his life or death.

But as for the Valkyries of the Undying Blade Team, Elysia was worried that they could not withstand the Honkai energy here, so she did not pull them in.

On the other side. "In the beginning... Origin, the Herrrscher of Human..."

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"That's right~ As the name suggests, I am a Herrscher who deeply loves humans. How about it? Doesn’t it sound incredible~"

Hearing Otto's murmur, Elysia smiled and turned her head. The pink scepter in her hand swung gently, causing ripples in the surrounding space.

"It's surprising... Indeed, a Herrscher who deeply loves humans is something that, I’m afraid, no one would easily believe."

The look on Otto's face grew more serious, and he felt as if he were dreaming at this moment. The Herrscher of Origin, the Herrscher of Human—just hearing these names, Otto knew that Elysia was definitely not ordinary.

But despite this, Otto still couldn't take any action against her. After all, he was in this space, and the power of life and death over his body was probably already in the hands of the other party.

"Really? But this is the truth. As a Herrscher, I do love humans deeply."

Pouting her lips, Elysia shook her head in distress.

"Love humans deeply... If that's the case, can Miss Elysia answer a question for me?"

At this point, Otto bowed slightly, appearing as though he was humbly seeking advice.

"Sure~ As long as the question is not too excessive." Elysia smiled and nodded in response.

"To enter the storage room of the Divine Key, Miss Elysia, you must have used the power of the Herrscher of the Void. I wonder how you explain this?"

"Or, as the Herrscher of the Origin, do you have the power of all Herrschers?"

With great doubt, Otto looked at Elysia in the distance with a firm expression. After all, when he was at the door of the storage room, he had sensed a strong fluctuation of the power of the Herrscher of the Void. This energy fluctuation was also present in Elysia.

At the same time, considering Elysia's title as the Herrscher of Origin and her ability to use the power of other Herrschers, Otto wondered if she could also use the power of the Herrscher of Death.

Since the Serenity Gem had disappeared, Otto had long set aside his plan to use the power of the Herrscher of Death to try to resurrect Kallen. So, now that this glimmer of hope had suddenly appeared, Otto was determined not to give up.

However, this ending was destined to disappoint Otto. After all, the power of the Herrscher of the Void belonged to Bai Mo. Although Elysia could also use it, she was not as proficient as Bai Mo. Moreover, the power of the Herrscher of Death, judging by its current ability, was absolutely impossible to resurrect anyone.

"All the powers of the Herrschers... Yes, they exist, but these powers are not mine."

"Not yours?"

Otto frowned upon hearing this.

"Yes, the power of the Herrscher of the Void and the power of the Herrscher of Death that you just mentioned actually belong to Lau."

Using the Power of Sentience to read Otto's thoughts, Elysia easily understood the meaning of his question. Therefore, Elysia shook her head with regret.

"By the way, although I don't want to disappoint you, the power of the Herrscher of Death can't actually resurrect others. So if you still have that hope, you’d better give it up as soon as possible."

Having said that, Elysia decided to be straightforward and told Otto the truth. After all, living alone for five hundred years to resurrect a loved one was a rare and precious emotion, and Elysia admired this human named Otto greatly.

"..............."

For a moment, Otto didn't know how to express his feelings. He fell into silence after listening to Elysia's words. Judging from Elysia's tone and expression, Otto didn't think she was deceiving him. But this only made his mood worse.

"Thank you for your reminder, Miss Elysia, but this small difficulty is not enough to stop me."

In just a moment, Otto adjusted his mentality and put on a smiling face again. Yes, he had lived for more than five hundred years and had experienced all kinds of failures. Now, this was just a foundation for his success. Besides, there was never only one plan to resurrect Kallen, and Otto couldn't abandon the entire plan just because of Elysia's words. After all, whether it would be successful or not would always be known after one's own experiment.

"By the way, Miss Elysia, the Lau you mentioned..."

"Huh... really, it's finally done!"

"Aly, Sakura, Rin’s side has already been taken care of!"

Just as Otto was about to return to the point and ask about Bai Mo's matter, Bai Mo, who had just dealt with Higokumaru, happened to return to her own body.

"Really? Rin..."

"Not now, at least until we go back. Then I will prepare a suitable body for Rin."

Knowing Sakura's anxious mood at the moment, Bai Mo explained very patiently.

"Okay, since Lau said so, Ying, you can rest assured." As she spoke, Elysia stretched out her little hand and patted Sakura’s shoulder.

"Okay, I'm just a little anxious to see Rin..."

Hearing this, Sakura lowered her head, a bit embarrassed. Indeed, she was a little too anxious at the moment.

"It's okay, it's human nature. Everyone can understand it."

"But then again, why is Otto here?"

After dealing with Sakura’s affairs, Bai Mo looked at Otto, who was watching her from a distance. Bai Mo was quite surprised by his presence. After all, based on the time she had just spent in the Infinite Corridor, she thought Elysia had long left her Schicksal.

"Dual personality?"

On the other side, facing Bai Mo's sudden appearance, Otto, seeing that the two consciousnesses shared one body, muttered.

"Dual personality? Forget it. Say whatever you want. It’s almost the same now anyway."

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"Dual personality?" Otto looked at the situation in front of him and said in surprise.

"Dual personality? Forget it. Whatever you say, the situation is almost the same now," Bai Mo said casually, glancing at Otto with a hint of helplessness. After all, she had nothing more to say to Otto at that moment.

Forcibly using Sakura's memory to suppress Higokumaru from awakening Rin had consumed a lot of Bai Mo's energy. The time span had been as long as 50,000 years, so it was still somewhat difficult to manage.

Therefore, Bai Mo, who was mentally exhausted, was focused on returning to the World Snake headquarters as soon as possible. After all, she couldn't keep Sakura and Rin waiting too long. Besides, everyone in the World Snake might still be worried about herself, Ellie, and Sakura.

"Hey, Ellie, and Sakura, since I've finished my work here, why don't we go back as soon as possible? It's not a good idea to leave Rin's consciousness here."

With that thought, Bai Mo poked the Jizo Mitama on Sakura's waist with her finger.

Seeing this, Sakura nodded quickly without hesitation, as if she had been waiting for someone to say this. But this was understandable; after all, Sakura and Rin had not seen each other for more than 50,000 years, and now that they were about to meet, it was inevitable that she would be a little excited.

"Okay, and since so much time has passed, I guess Kalpas should have had enough fun."

Sure enough, Elysia also smiled and nodded after listening.

The three of them continued their conversation, barely acknowledging Otto. In fact, Elysia had already begun to remove the barrier and prepare to leave with the other two.

Poor Otto was left out, losing both the wife and the army. This phrase perfectly fit Otto's current situation.

"Otto Apocalypse, we are not the kind of bandits who take advantage of others for nothing. Since you have kept the Jizo Mitama well, let me tell you a piece of news that you might be interested in."

As the dreamy and beautiful enchanting space slowly faded, Bai Mo suddenly turned around and smiled at Otto.

"Oh? News that can interest me? In that case, why not let me hear it."

"But I want to remind you that there are very few things in this world that can interest me. After all, my purpose... I believe you, young lady, are already aware of it."

Originally, Otto thought the other party would take the Jizo Mitama and leave without a word, but Bai Mo's comment puzzled him. Out of curiosity, Otto stopped and decided to listen to what news the girl in front of him would provide.

After all, the other party had the ability to read minds, so since she could say such things, the news should not be too bad.

Thinking this, Otto immediately put on the same smile as before.

As for the stolen Jizo Mitma? Please, it's just a Divine Key. Judging from the current situation, it would be better to exchange it for useful information rather than let it continue to gather dust in its storage room.

"Isn't it just resurrecting Kallen? I already know all of this."

"And what I'm going to say next is also related to resurrecting Kallen."

Waving her hand, Bai Mo smiled and glanced at Otto.

To be honest, this feeling was quite refreshing.

"Resurrect Kallen... Is it possible?"

"No, no, no, don't misunderstand. Didn't Ellie just tell you that the power of the Herrscher of Death cannot revive others?"

Realizing that Otto might have misunderstood, Bai Mo quickly waved her hand to clarify.

".......What do you mean?"

"Try touching the tree. There, you will find the answer you have been searching for. After all, isn't this originally part of your plan to revive Kallen?"

"Of course, this is also your only feasible plan."

Looking at Otto's slightly puzzled expression, Bai Mo spoke softly and slowly.

.............On the other side, in a certain "airport" of Schicksal.

"Yes, in this form, you are still able to fight me, but if it is just like this... then you are still far from enough!"

"Then come again!"

With both hands forward, Durandal, using the power of the Bubble World, was breathing heavily.

The raging flames burned, and everything around had already turned to ashes. Even Rita had fallen into a short coma due to the high temperature.

The battle had lasted for a long time and showed no signs of ending. The two fighters had not had any rest from start to finish. After all, this battle was of great significance to both of them.

"Dea Anchora! Arm!"

On the battlefield, as Durandal spoke, a thick golden energy wave began to emanate from her body. This golden energy gradually enveloped her until it solidified into a golden armor.

To be honest, this was the fifth time Durandal had rebuilt the armor, as the previous ones had been destroyed by Kalpas in various ways. But despite this, Durandal never gave up.

She made a slight adjustment, then raised the golden spear and charged at Kalpas.

After all, this was a battle beyond the limit, so she had to take it seriously.

"Swoosh!"

In a flash, Durandal came to Kalpas with the spear in hand. She thrust the spear, and it, like a golden meteor, instantly pierced Kalpas's clothes.

"Yes!"

FeeRin a sting on his skin, Kalpas had to admit that the young girl in front of him did hurt him, though it was only a weak injury.

In response, Kalpas quickly launched a series of counterattacks.

A blazing fist like the sun suddenly struck Durandal. With a bang, Kalpas's fist collided heavily with Durandal's spear.

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Crackling

The lance could not withstand the tremendous force and wailed, with countless cracks appearing as if it was about to break. But the next second, Durandal repaired these cracks using the power of the Bubble World.

After such a long battle, Durandal had completely mastered this power. Perhaps this is what is called genius: being able to become familiar with one's own power in such firce battle is something only a few people can achieve.

After repairing the lance, Durandal's continuous attack, like flowing water, continued. The golden spear stabbed out again and again, resembling a meteor shower from the ground. She galloped between heaven and earth in golden armor, and the spear in her hand kept changing its moves like a meteor.

On the other hand, Kalpas was now on fire, and his flame-like posture constantly exerted pressure on Durandal. No matter what moves Durandal made, Kalpas could easily resolve them and counterattack.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Durandal! Listen to my instructions!"

"Burn it all!"

"Dea Anchora! Arm!"

"Burn it all!"

A red and a gold figure kept shuttling back and forth between the clouds, their speeds having already broken through the speed of sound.

.................After a while.

"Got it!"

The cold wind howled in the sky, and Durandal's flowing golden hair danced freely. While fighting Kalpas, she suddenly smiled. Looking at the clouds, a bold plan gradually emerged in her mind.

Since she couldn’t win in a head-on confrontation, she decided to be a little clever. The plan in her mind was finalized, and she smiled slightly. After all, if she continued wasting time like this, she would definitely suffer, so it was better to take this opportunity to slightly reverse the situation.

"If it's just this little bit of temperature, are you trying to warm me up?"

To provoke and lure Kalpas into the trap, Durandal waved her left hand gently, and several golden beams of light appeared in the sky in an instant. The next second, these golden beams seemed to have life and attacked Kalpas.

"Small tricks, get out of here!"

Faced with these annoying moves, Kalpas didn’t think much and directly turned his hand into a fist to meet them. A fierce wave of flames came, and those golden beams were instantly burned to ashes, leaving no residue.

"Sizzle!"

The high-temperature flames evaporated the clouds, and waves of fog enveloped the place where the two were.

When the smoke dissipated, Kalpas’s figure emerged again, but Durandal had disappeared from his sight.

"Is it a feint?"

Looking forward, Kalpas, who did not see the other party, reacted immediately. However, before he could defend himself, Durandal’s voice suddenly sounded from above his head.

"It's too late to realize it now! Just fall from the sky obediently!"

With a slight smile on her face, as if she had planned it for a long time, Durandal exerted the power of the Bubble World in her body to the extreme.

The golden energy wrapped her whole body. With a turn in the sky, Durandal kicked Kalpas directly. At the same time, a huge bow and arrow phantom slowly appeared behind her.

"This strike! Will pierce the stars!"

As soon as she said this, the bow and arrow phantom behind Durandal moved. The bowstring was fully pulled, and a spear that seemed to be able to tear the world apart was placed on it. The next second, the spear directly attacked Kalpas with incomparable power.

This is the power of a world, a power exerted to the extreme.

The golden shadow infected the world, and the entire cloud was dyed with its color. At that moment, the world became a stand still.

On the other side, Kalpas felt as if he was locked by something, unable to move.

Looking at the approaching golden spear, he gritted his teeth and used a little Artificial Honkai Reaction power. With his arms crossed, the mask on his face slowly cracked, and his whole body was burning with flames. At this moment, he was like a demon who had just returned from hell.

[Perish]

At this moment, Kalpas finally put away his playful attitude in the face of this successful attack.

A huge amount of collapse energy condensed around him, and the surrounding space was quietly burned open by this burning flame. Similarly, the clouds around Kalpas were also dyed with the color of the burning flame. From a distance, it was like a piece of fire cloud!

"Come on! Let me see if you are worthy of me using this power!"

Facing the golden spear above his head without fear, Kalpas said loudly with some excitement.

"As you wish!"

"Boom!"

While speaking, the lance that could penetrate the stars had already descended. The huge shock wave caused the surrounding clouds to completely dissipate, and the enormous sound resounded through the sky for a long time.

Kalpas struggled to resist Durandal’s attack, but he had underestimated the enemy, as the energy contained in the spear had already exceeded the limit he could reach in his current state. The flames that symbolized burning everything in the world rose rapidly, and Kalpas was still trying to make the last resistance.

But Durandal was not a fool. Seeing Kalpas trying to resist, she naturally would not give him this opportunity again. Otherwise, if she were really resisted by the man in front of her, she would be the one suffering.

"Stars! Gather here!"

Durandal, who did not intend to waste a single minute, immediately launched the strongest attack she could use at the moment. With this attack, she was bound to knock the man who underestimated the enemy off the clouds.

Seven golden streams of light streaked across the sky, and from the clouds, they gathered and merged into a golden giant sword!

Like the golden spear, this also came from the power of the Bubble World. In fact, the power used by Durandal this time was stronger than before.

"Come! Do your best! Please me!"

At this moment, Kalpas, who had already used most of his Artificial Honkai Reaction power, smashed the spear with a punch. The golden fragments scattered in the air, so illusory and ethereal. But at the same time, due to his underestimation of the enemy, he also suffered a lot of damage.

With his hands clasped together, Kalpas looked at the giant sword above his head excitedly. He moved slightly, and the previous restraints were no longer there. He was just thinking about having a good fight.

But at this moment, a white figure suddenly appeared in front of him. "It's time to end this battle."

Chapter 157

"It's time to end this battle."

A purple virtual portal appeared, and Bai Mo walked out of it unhurriedly.

"Get out of the way, Herrscher... This battle is not over yet."

Looking at Bai Mo, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, Kalpas said unhappily. After all, this was during the battle, and the other party's attack was about to hit him, so how could Kalpas not be angry?

However, considering that Bai Mo had brought him out of the paradise and was wilRin to save Rin, Kalpas did not choose to take action directly but opted for a more diplomatic approach.

In the distance, Durandal was also watching Kalpas vigilantly. At the same time, she subconsciously accelerated the speed of condensing the power of the world bubble.

"No, I have awakened Rin's consciousness. Now the most urgent thing is to go back quickly, so Kalpas, you can't go on like this. It's been so long; I think you should have had enough fun." Shaking her head, Bai Mo said seriously.

"Yes, Kalpas, and bullying a beautiful girl is not something to be proud of."

You said one thing, and I said another. To calm Kalpas's restless heart, Elysia also stepped forward and said quietly.

"By the way, it’s worth mentioning that Sakura is waiting for you inside, so Kalpas... you wouldn’t want Sakura to see Rin later, right..."

Seeing that these words still couldn’t dispel Kalpas's anger, Bai Mo had no choice but to use her ultimate move: mentioning Sakura.

With a casual expression and tone, Bai Mo felt she might be going a bit overboard.

"......."

Resisting the urge to punch Bai Mo, Kalpas was speechless with anger, but in the end, he decided to abandon the idea of continuing the fight.

"Let's get out of here."

Kalpas said so. Despite the anger in his heart, he never forgot the ultimate purpose of coming here. After considering that Sakura was done, there was really no need for him to stay any longer.

"Tsk..."

With a look of disdain, Kalpas finally lifted his semi-Artificial Honkai Reaction state and walked into the imaginary portal.

However, even though Kalpas left, Durandal was completely depressed.

What was going on? Why did he suddenly leave in the middle of the fight? It made all the big moves she had spent so much effort accumulating wasted!

Looking at Kalpas disappearing in the distance, Durandal was immediately angry.

However, Bai Mo had not yet left the field, so Durandal turned her attention to her. In her eyes, Bai Mo and Kalpas were in the same group. So, it didn’t matter who she fought...

"Ellie, we're being targeted~"

Bai Mo, who had just sent Kalpas away but felt Durandal’s gaze in the distance, said softly.

At the same time, looking at the golden giant sword that was about to be fully charged above her head, Bai Mo couldn’t help but frown.

It seemed she wanted to vent her anger on him...

"Yeah, it seems we have to clean up the mess for Kalpas♪"

"And he actually provoked this lovely girl like this, so even for me, it will be very troublesome to deal with."

Following Bai Mo's gaze, Elysia pouted with a little temper.

"Don’t show such a troubled expression. If we use the power of the Herrscher, this insignificant attack is not enough to pose a threat to us." Rubbing her little face, Bai Mo muttered softly.

Yes, if it is just the power of the Bubble World, Durandal is not a match for herself, the Herrscher with the power of Finality.

One hand stops time, and the rest is at your mercy.

The time-stop ability that everyone likes to see—classmate Durandal, you don’t want your Black Abyss White Flower to be confiscated~~~

Thinking of this, Bai Mo secretly showed a sly smile, though this was just wishful thinking.

"Okay, in this case, I will leave it completely to you, Lau."

On the other side, Ellie, who did not notice Bai Mo’s thoughts, said at this time.

Watching the show on the side, she never felt tired of this kind of work, and besides, Ellie also wanted to see what method Bai Mo would use to deal with the girl called the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal.

"Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything!"

Patting his chest confidently, Bai Mo rolled up his sleeves, ready to do something big.

..............On the other side, at the World Serpent Headquarters.

In the bright and spacious hall, Pardofelis and Kosma were acting as human models for Griseo.

"Mo, how long are we going to keep doing this pose? My hands are almost dead."

With one hand across her belly and the other hand raised high, Pardofelis struggled as she maintained this pose called "transformation" for half an hour.

She swore that if Kosma hadn’t said this pose was very cool, she would never have done it, even if beaten to death.

Of course, the most important thing was that little Griseo wanted to see it; otherwise, no way!

"(Doesn’t Paduo like this? It’s so cool to do this pose. Forget it. Griseo is almost done anyway. Pardo should just hold on a little longer.)"

"It will be done soon..."

Looking at Pardo’s painful expression, Kosma, who had no resistance to this pose and liked it very much, said softly.

In fact, this couldn’t be blamed on him, because Grideo wanted to draw a group photo for everyone in Elysian Realm, including Bai Mo. Kosma thought it would be cool to have everyone pose, so that led to this scene.

Poor Pardofelis had just stood there for half an hour with her hands raised high.

Two minutes later...............

After a period of waiting, Griseo have finished the portrait of the two. She slowly put down the paintbrush and then carefully climbed down from the wooden bench. The little feet, which were stained with some paint but did not affect the appreciation of the painting, slowly touched the ground.

Griseo ran to the two of them with the painting she had just finished in hand.

"Kosma, and Sister Pardo, this is your portrait."

Chapter 158

Griseo's favorite work—no, it should be said that it is a painting that is not completely finished—she held up high.

On the canvas, Padu and Kosma each occupied a corner, and the colors belonging to them were splashed by Griseo to the fullest.

"Wow! It's Griseo, as expected! This painting must be worth a lot... No! It must be a priceless treasure! Yes! A priceless treasure!"

"(…Can I really look so handsome in the painting...) Thank you for your hard work, Griseo, and... this painting is very handsome."

After taking the painting from Griseo's hands, both of them showed expressions of cherishing and loving it. After all, this painting carries more than just paint; it holds feelings.

And then, more colors will be painted on this canvas filled with emotions.

After saying goodbye to Padu, Kosma continued to accompany Griseo to find Mobius, Velvet, and Eden one after another.

... Mobius Laboratory.

Knock knock knock...

At the sound of the knock on the door, Mobius, who was processing and perfecting the World Serpent "MANTIS" plan, frowned in displeasure. Being interrupted during an experiment was something Mobius could not tolerate.

"Klein! Didn't I tell you to keep people out!"

Really... She was just at the most critical point.

Mobius stopped her work and slowly stood up, shouting angrily toward the door.

From the sound of the footsteps, it was clear that Klein not only failed to keep the visitors out but also let them in.

Could it be that Elysia and the others have come back?

With this suspicion in mind, Mobius reluctantly walked towards the hall.

Along the way, she muttered something like, "I hate Elysia the most."

But this time, Mobius was wrong. The visitors were not Elysia and the others, but Griseo and Kosma.

The moment Mobius saw Griseo again, she instantly hid her frustration and put on a smile.

"Oh, it's little Griseo. What's wrong? Are you missing your sister Mobius?"

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*Schicksal Headquarters*

"The strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal? Is this the extent of your strength?"

A cold voice came from above the clouds, and Durandal raised her head with difficulty.

The attack just now was the best she could manage at that moment. To be honest, there was no one in this world who could survive the power she had just displayed without any damage.

But, there are exceptions to everything. Today, Durandal saw the existence of such person.

Someone who can dissipate her attack with a mere wave of their hand... Can shs really be called human?

The hand holding the lance trembled slightly, and at that moment, Durandal was utterly exhausted.

On the other hand, Bai Mo still appeared relaxed and at ease.

Sorry, but in the face of the Origin and the power of Finality, the power of your mere Bubble World is truly insignificant.

"Why, are you so shocked that you can't speak? You know, I haven't even used my full strength yet."

Using the power of the Origin to forcibly amplify her time power to the point where it could accelerate, Bai Mo easily accelerated and nullified Durandal's attack. She then leaned down slightly and flew to Durandal's side.

"Well... Let me see, the power of the Bubble World is exhausted? That's really embarrassing."

Looking at Dea Anchora constructed by the power of the Bubble World on Durandal's body, which was about to dissipate, Bai Mo couldn't help but joke.

"Heh... It's a mess... But even though I'm exhausted, as long as I'm still here, I won't allow you to continue your chaos."

Panting heavily, Durandal forced herself to summon the remaining power of the Bubble World within her.

It seemed she was prepared to risk everything she had.

After all, Schicksal is her home, where countless Valkyries fight for humanity alongside her friends, so Durandal would never allow anyone to trample on her home.

The spear in her hand dissipated, replaced by a white and purple knight's spear—Black Abyss White Flower, the name of this weapon.

The moment Black Abyss White Flower appeared, Durandal's nearly exhausted body quickly recovered to a certain extent, thanks to the power of creation.

Dea Anchora that was about to dissipate recondensed, and at that moment, the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal stood up once again.

Although she was physically and mentally exhausted at this time.

Feeling the power of creation healing her injuries, Durandal aimed the Black Abyss White Flower at Bai Mo.

"Come on, let's..."

"Wait, wait, wait! Who are you trying to impress with that desperate look? You're making us look like villains who destroyed the world."

Before Durandal could finish speaking, Bai Mo interrupted her.

The spear that was about to strike was frozen in midair, and Durandal hesitated with a puzzled look on her face.

She could clearly sense that the opponent had no intention of attacking her.

So, faced with an opponent who had no intention of fighting, Durandal was also reluctant to attack, especially since she wanted to figure out what the opponent's true intentions were.

"Is there anything else you want to say? If you're trying to get me to surrender, you'd better forget it."

Even though she held back the Black Abyss White Flower, Durandal spoke slowly, not letting her guard down.

"Really, are all the members of the Kaslana family so stubborn..."

"We came here just to save a lovely girl. Besides, it was you, Schicksal, who initiated the attack. We didn't even touch any of you before that."

"Moreover, do you think that with my strength, if I really intended to take action against Schicksal, I'd still be here talking nonsense with you?"

Seeing that Durandal was ready to fight to the death, Bai Mo immediately set aside her earlier playful demeanor and became serious.

After all, while she had been joking, if Durandal continued to push herself like this, she would suffer in the end, something Bai Mo didn't want to see.

Similarly, Elysia didn't want a lovely girl like Durandal to get hurt.

Furthermore, all the tasks for coming to Schicksal this time had been completed, and continuing to fight would only be a waste of time.

"Kaslana? Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about."

Chapter 159

"Is this really okay? Leaving that lovely girl alone in a daze without even saSakura goodbye."

Here, Elysia was naturally referring to Durandal, who was still floating alone and bewildered in the air.

After all, Bai Mo had just opened the imaginary door and left after saSakura those incomprehensible words, and the girl didn’t even have time to react!

Acting like a mysterious figure who leaves without resolving anything can be considered quite inconsiderate.

So, naturally, Elysia had to complain about Bai Mo’s behavior.

"Say goodbye? No, no, no. If I had kept talking just now, she definitely wouldn’t have believed us. So instead of doing that, we might as well just leave to show that we have no ulterior motives regarding Schicksal Headquarters."

"After all, Durandal is from the Kaslana family—Kevin's descendant. If I put it that way, you can understand, right, Ellie? After all... that family is nothing if not stubborn."

Bai Mo, who had returned to the aircraft, leaned back in her seat and spread her hands, smiling bitterly as she explained to Elysia.

"Kevin's descendant? No wonder I felt such familiarity."

After listening to Bai Mo’s explanation, Elysia nodded in realization. Indeed, if she was Kevin’s descendant, then Bai Mo’s approach made sense.

Besides, I’ve done this kind of thing many times~

After all... cute girls always have some privileges, right?

"Okay~ but Lau, you’re not allowed to do this to me, otherwise, I’ll be a little upset!"

As she said this, Elysia pinched "her" little face with her hands.

"Well... well, don’t worry. How could I ever do that to you, Ellie? After all, I couldn’t bear it, right?"

Letting Elysia rub her face, Bai Mo mumbled and whispered, looking like an obedient little wife.

Then there was another sweet "interaction," and it seemed that, as a reward for Bai Mo’s contribution to the mission, Elysia did something even more aggressive.

..........After a while.

Seemingly noticing the voices of the two, Kalpas, who had been waiting on the aircraft for a long time, walked in from the hall on the side.

Standing at the door, Kalpas looked calmly at Bai Mo, who was blushing and playfully wrestling with Elysia. But it was just a glance, and then Kalpas consciously turned his head away.

"Ellie, stop it! It's too ticklish there, no!"

"Really? I was scratching through your clothes. Is it that ticklish?"

"Ticklish! How can it not be ticklish! And you were scratching! Stop it!"

"Just once, Lau. Do you dislike me..."

"Elysia... Fine, just once, only once! Do you hear me?"

"Hehe, Lau, you’re the best to me ♫"

"Sakura, those two troublesome women are back, we should leave."

Without hesitation, Kalpas immediately turned around and called out to the back, and from the tone of his voice, he seemed to have been waiting impatiently on the aircraft.

Similarly, after noticing Kalpas’s arrival, Elysia also consciously restrained herself. Of course, she wasn’t too excessive... at most, she just poked the ticklish spot on Bai Mo’s waist.

"Are they back? Let’s head back now."

Outside the hall, after hearing Kalpas’s words, Sakura immediately set the route back to the World Serpent headquarters.

Afterward, after doing all this, Sakura returned to the preparation room and sat in her seat.

Placing the Jizo Mitama horizontally on her lap, Sakura carefully wiped it and turned to look at Bai Mo with gratitude.

It seemed that Sakura wanted to thank Bai Mo from the bottom of her heart.

However, Bai Mo noticed Sakura’s expression and naturally understood what Sakura was going to do.

So, Bai Mo spoke up first.

"Okay, Sakura, there’s no need to say more thanks. After all, we’re all friends, right? So don’t be so formal."

"Yeah, Sakura, don’t be so formal."

Seeing Sakura slightly open her mouth but unable to speak, Bai Mo and Elysia laughed and spoke in turn.

"Huh? Was I being too formal? Well, then... I’m still very grateful to you, Lau, and of course, to Elysia, Kalpas, and the rest."

Sakura tilted her head in confusion at first, but then she understood. She gently stroked the Jizo Mitama in her hand and smiled, nodding as she spoke.

Indeed, her actions were a bit formal, and what’s more, the kindness they showed her couldn’t be repaid with just a simple thank you.

"Okay, okay, we can discuss the rest after Lau goes back and gets Rin out of this blade."

"So, Sakura, you should think about how to explain all of this to Rin later."

Seeing Sakura looking happy for the first time in a long while, Elysia hurriedly held Sakura’s hands and said.

The reason being, Elysia believed Sakura needed some time to process everything.

After all, explaining things to Rin was a crucial part!

"Yes, yes, Sakura, you should think about it carefully."

"Well... Indeed, I should think about how to explain this to Rin."

So, under the combined persuasion of Elysia and Bai Mo, Sakura hugged the Jizo Mitama again and quietly contemplated alone.

As for Kalpas, he was silently adjusting the mask on his face while everyone else was talking, and he was muttering something, but his voice was too soft for Bai Mo and Elysia to hear.

...

Time passed quickly, and thanks to the speed of the aircraft modified by Vill-V, Bai Mo, Elysia, Sakura, and Kalpas arrived at the World Serpent headquarters in no time.

There, Eden, Griseo, and Kosma had been waiting for a long time.

Almost the moment Bai Mo and the others got off the aircraft, the three on the ground quickly approached them.

Eden: "Welcome back."

Bai Mo: "No, Sister Eden, you should say welcome home~"

Chapter 160

Time is always unstoppable; it passes quietly without anyone noticing.

It has been more than three weeks since Bai Mo and the others braved the Schicksal Headquarters. During this period, Rin quickly integrated into life with the World Serpent after her successful "resurrection."

Compared to their age, Griseo has become good friends with Rin.

Additionally, during the days when the World Serpent was resting, Bai Mo and Elysia have been closely monitoring the concentration of Honkai energy on Coral Island to prevent any accidents.

Fortunately, the butterfly's wings did not stir any winds there, so everything on Coral Island has been running as expected, just as Bai Mo anticipated.

......

"How does it feel to get some fresh air? The weather is really good today~"

"Hmm~ It looks sunny. Is it as beautiful as Elysia♪?"

"Yes, yes, Elysia is the most beautiful."

Walking on the busy street, a beautiful girl with cherry-white hair was talking to herself and laughing. At the same time, people around her began to talk about her as they looked on. After all, cute girls are popular wherever they go.

During this period, several people who claimed to be scouts even approached the beautiful girl to ask if she wanted to be a star and attract everyone's attention. Of course, she rejected them without exception.

After all, compared to being a star, Eden is more suitable.

Yes, the "two people" out shopping at this time are our Bai Mo and Elysia, and the place they are in at this moment is Australia.

Of course, Bai Mo and Elysia are not in Australia for travel. On the contrary, "they" have serious matters to attend to.

The cause of the incident is as follows: Bai Mo originally planned to find Raven after returning from Schicksal, but Raven happened to be doing her old job at that time and accepted a mercenary mission.

It goes without saying that Raven is once again fighting for her villa island. After all, mercenaries are well-paid, and if Raven favored this particular mission, the salary must have been substantial.

With the help of Gray Serpent, Bai Mo quickly learned what mission Raven had accepted. Bai Mo decided to quietly give Raven a surprise, so she chose not to inform her.

As for the mission details, the target is a town called Kroka in Australia. According to the local government army, people in the area have been disappearing for some reason, and some have claimed to see zombies and monsters that only exist in movies.

When Bai Mo got the mission content, she initially thought these were just ordinary Zombies and Honkai beasts. It was like a minor Honkai Outbreak, so why was Raven making such a big fuss?

However, because of this, Bai Mo didn't think it was just a minor outbreak. After all, there were many similar tasks. Why did Raven choose a distant place? There must be something strange about it...

In addition, putting aside the mission, the local government army could still deal with the zombies by suppressing them with firepower, but the so-called monster, the Honkai beast, couldn't even be penetrated by bullets. The local government army also found that every time those zombies and Honkai beasts appeared, a purple crystal would be produced, and people who touched these crystals would be assimilated into zombies.

Over time, the local government army became somewhat powerless. On one hand, there was a lack of manpower; on the other, a lack of weapons and firepower. Therefore, the local government privately contacted mercenaries, hoping to rely on their numbers to eliminate the zombies and Honkai beasts.

As for why they didn't report it to higher-ups, Bai Mo thought it might be because the mayor didn't want to lose his official position.

"There are still two days until we reach the town. How are you planning to get there, Aqi?"

Holding the Lamington cake she had just bought in her left hand, Elysia took a bite.

"Delicious!"

The soft, sweet bread crumbs with jam burst in her mouth, and Elysia smiled with satisfaction.

"How about joining a tourist group? We could appreciate the local customs and traditions while we're at it."

"After all, the town is experiencing a minor collapse, and Raven is still there, so we don't need to rush."

Taking a small bite of the cake like Elysia, Bai Mo couldn't help but show a hint of enjoyment.

Indeed, only sweets can bring happiness to people.

"A tourist group?"

Elysia, busy stuffing food into her mouth, was stunned.

"Yes, the town of Kroka is a rare tourist destination. I have to say, the mayor of Kroka has done an excellent job of keeping it a secret so that people outside the town don't know what happened inside."

"So, since we're unfamiliar with the area, we just need to follow the convoy. As for those tourists, I believe the mayor will ensure their safety. After all, he probably doesn't want the town's secrets exposed; otherwise, no one would visit in the future."

"Don't worry, I will ensure the safety of those tourists."

In fact, Bai Mo had done enough homework on Kroka Town before their departure. As for why she chose to join a tourist group, it was naturally because it was convenient and trouble-free, and she could also experience the local beauty.

Just like a honeymoon? Ahem, that's basically what it means.

Thinking of this, Bai Mo blushed.

On the other hand, after listening, Elysia did not object to Bai Mo's arrangement. After all, with herself and Lau in the tourist group, it would be relatively safer. Besides, it also increases the time they can spend alone together, so isn't this killing two birds with one stone? Just like a honeymoon~

Similarly, Elysia smiled happily.

"Ahem, let's not delay any longer. The nearest tour group is still two blocks away!"

Putting aside her immature thoughts, Bai Mo quickly changed the subject, fearing Elysia would notice something amiss.

"Hehe, let's go!"

Chapter 161

"Hey! Vicky, can you please not drink while driving? Don’t you remember how our car flipped over last time?!"

Beside a tourist bus, a bearded, burly man looked at the young man in the driver's seat with disdain. The pungent smell of alcohol made him frown, and as he glanced at the newly repaired door on the bus, the corners of his mouth twitched. You know, this is all money! Especially for a small travel company like theirs, the cost of repairing a bus door is enough to feed him for several days.

"Tsk tsk tsk, look how anxious you are. I just had some wine. Don't worry; I'll definitely ensure a smooth journey this time."

Accustomed to the man's nagging, the young man called Vicky shook the bottle of wine and replied with a nonchalant smile, even burping as he spoke. The scene was silent for a while.

"Drink some wine, drink some wine. This is the third time you’ve said that this month! Come on, tell me when your guarantee will actually take effect!"

"Another thing: I finally managed to snatch this sightseeing group from Kate. If anything unexpected happens this time, you'll have to pack up and leave!"

Looking at Vicky's indifferent face, the man grew angrier, snatched the bottle from his hand, and delivered a few harsh words before walking away. Of course, the man didn’t forget to curse a few more times as he left.

"Hey, Vicky, how come you got caught drinking by Vincent again? Hahahahaha."

"Laugh, laugh, laugh. As if you don't drink too!"

The people around were not surprised by this scene. After all, this kind of thing was common. But there were always some who didn’t think so. Look—at least the three girls in the distance didn’t think so.

At that moment, the three people who had come from the Far East to carry out the mission were watching the scene by the bus with dismay.

"By the way, Bronya, are you sure... the tourist group you found is normal???"

Witnessing everything from an alley not far away, Kiana, wearing a white jacket, pointed at the bus with a look of disgust.

"According to Bronya's analysis, our operation funds can only afford this level of transportation. Most importantly, this tour group is offering a discount."

Seeing Kiana’s disgusted expression, Bronya, beside her, shook her head helplessly.

"In that case... Kiana, we have no choice..."

Listening to the two of them talk back and forth, Mei quickly chimed in, given their current lack of funds.

"Okay, Mei..."

Hearing this, Kiana also lowered her head weakly, appearing as though she had lost her soul, looking listless.

If the funding from St. Freya College hadn’t been cut recently, the three of them would never have considered this kind of sightseeing convoy...

Holding the crumpled banknotes in their hands, the three of them were not very happy, but to successfully reach their mission’s destination, Kroka Town, they still walked through the company’s doors together and completed the relevant procedures and tickets one by one.

At the same time, the person in charge of these arrangements enthusiastically organized accommodations for the three of them after Kiana and the others had completed the tickets, allowing them to rest for a while.

When they arrived at the hotel, Kiana threw her luggage on the ground and flopped onto the bed.

"By the way, Mei, is there really a sign of a Honkai outbreak here? Why do I feel like no one here has noticed anything, and it's so close to Kroka Town?"

Lying on the bed with her hand on her chin, Kiana stared blankly at Mei, who was packing her luggage.

"Bronya also finds it strange. The people here clearly have no idea about the situation in Kroka Town. At the very least, this tourist group’s behavior clearly indicates something’s off."

Bronya shared Kiana's doubt. When she and the others were handling the relevant procedures and tickets, Bronya noticed that the people here seemed completely unaware of what had happened in Kroka Town in recent days. Looking at the list of personnel for this tourist group, there were 15 people, including the registered tourists and the driver.

"I noticed that too. Maybe Kroka Town decided to block the news to avoid causing public panic. We don’t know the specific reason. We might only understand it after we arrive."

Bending down to pack the luggage that Kiana had thrown on the ground, Mei also responded.

"What about our mission? I mean, do we need to stop these tourists who are traveling with us from entering Kroka Town?"

Looking at the mission details that Theresa had sent to her on her phone long ago, Kiana continued to ask. After all, if they wanted to rescue all the people in Kroka Town and investigate the cause of the collapse at the same time, they couldn’t afford to be distracted by protecting the people in the convoy.

"Bronya could have the Project Bunny knock them all out and send them back."

As she said this, Bronya, who was making the bed, actually materialized the heavy-armored bunny, as if she was going to make good on her plan.

"Good idea! Why didn’t I realize you were so smart before, Bronya? Want me to help you?"

On the side, Kiana pulled a baseball bat from her bag with a sly smile, then swung it a few times.

By the way! Does anyone really bring a baseball bat to a mission?! Well, if it's a Kaslana, then it’s fine...

"No, no! Bronya, why are you fooling around with Kiana!"

Mei quickly intervened to stop them. After all, if Bronya really did that, there would be more than 15 people heading to Kroka Town...

However, what Kiana said was indeed a problem. After all, they would begin their mission once they entered Kroka Town. As for those who wanted to travel in these convoys, they would likely only cause trouble.

And since these people had paid, it wouldn't be easy to send them away.

As for whether to tell those people the truth... forget it. I'm afraid no one would believe them, and even if they did, it would only cause panic.

"About this issue... If it doesn’t work at that time, we will..."

Chapter 162

On the other side...

In the noisy hall, Bai Mo, who had just completed the necessary procedures and bought her tickets, left directly.

"Why did you buy two tickets for yourself, Lau? Is there some special meaning behind it?"

Holding the ticket with the word "Elysia" in her left hand, Elysia blinked curiously.

In fact, she had wanted to ask this question when Bai Mo bought the ticket earlier, but it hadn’t been convenient at the time.

"Special meaning... Of course, there is!"

"After all, there’s a cute and beautiful pink elf who has been accompanying me on this journey, so this is also proof of her existence~"

"Besides, a certain cute elf can’t leave here right now."

Faced with Elysia’s question, Bai Mo just smiled and patted her chest, the meaning behind her words self-evident.

"Wow! I didn’t expect Lau to care about me so much. How about a reward from the lovely Miss Pink Elf?"

After hearing Bai Mo’s words, Elysia was in a good mood, and the smile on her lips was almost overflowing.

Bai Mo, who had seen Elysia act like this many times before, didn’t fall for it, so she immediately rejected Elysia’s offer of a reward.

"Reward... Aren’t you just trying to take advantage of me, Ellie? That’s why I won’t be fooled. Besides, I’ll ask you for these so-called rewards when you come out one day, Ellie! Don’t worry! I won’t forget it!"

Little rascal, I know your little tricks. You just take advantage of me and call it a reward!

After saying that, Bai Mo smiled proudly.

After all, she and Elysia had been together for a long time, so Bai Mo knew all the tricks of this crafty elf!

Just wait—when this bad woman is finally separated from her body one day, Bai Mo will definitely turn the tables and become the ruler!!!

Also! Someone please type "Endless Slavery!!!" on the public screen for me!

"Hehe, it’s really a bold statement, but if it’s Lau, it’s okay♪"

Looking at Bai Mo’s smugness, Elysia also smiled and joked. Of course, this doesn’t mean that she wouldn’t keep her word.

After all, she’ll be the one who benefits in the end!!

So it doesn’t matter~~ Everyone gains a little something.

...After a while...

"By the way! When you were buying the ticket earlier, I noticed that your three friends from St. Freya Academy is on the list for this tour..."

"Well... I remember they were Kiana, Bronya, and Raiden Mei, right!"

Having a bit of fun after teasing Bai Mo, Elysia mentioned her discovery.

After all, it's likely that Bai Mo hadn’t noticed this small detail.

Sure enough, Bai Mo, who clearly hadn’t paid attention to this news, instantly felt uneasy after hearing this from Elysia!

After all, Elysia would never tease her with something like this, so this news must be true.

"What! Shouldn’t they be in St. Freya? Why would they come all the way to a place like this?"

"Did Theresa show mercy and give the academy a holiday? Or... has Schicksal also noticed the situation here..."

Shocked, Bai Mo came to these two conclusions after a brief thought. Of course, the first conclusion was naturally impossible. The only thing that could be confirmed was that Schicksal had also noticed what was happening in Kloka Town, so they sent people to investigate the matter.

After all, Schicksal’s headquarters is probably still rebuilding the airport and strengthening the outer defenses...

"This is troublesome... At the very least, I shouldn’t take the bus looking like this."

After thinking for a while, Bai Mo touched her cheek with her hand. Yes, Bai Mo hadn’t changed her appearance, so if she wanted to use the bus to get to Kloka Town, she would have to change her face.

She couldn’t use her own face, nor could she use Elysia’s. After all, she had worn Elysia’s face when she went to Schicksal’s headquarters a few days ago, so to avoid attracting Schicksal’s attention, she needed to change to a face that no one had ever seen.

"Hmm... whose face should I use? It would be nice if I could customize a face..."

"How about trying Mobius’s face? That would be fun!"

Also, knowing Bai Mo’s troubles in this regard, Elysia paid attention to it. Of course, there was also a little mischief involved.

After all, Elysia had wanted to put a little skirt on Mobius for a long time, so if Bai Mo wore Mobius’s face, it would be hard to imagine whether she would be treated like a dress-up doll, although she had experienced it many times.

"No, no! Ellie, stop messing around!"

"Okay~ Then how about considering little Pardo?"

"Pardo... I don’t have heterochromatic eyes, so would I have to wear colored contact lenses? No, no..."

Bai Mo shook her head like a rattle; colored contact lenses really don’t suit her. After all, they hurt her eyes every time she wears them.

"What about little Griseo?"

"No, no! That’s too weird!"

"What about Eden! I believe Eden would be happy too!"

"Hey, Sister Eden... But let’s forget about that outfit... I don’t have that kind of temperament..."

After thinking it over, Bai Mo decided not to ruin the big star’s reputation.

However, after going through so many options, it seemed that she had almost run out of faces to choose from.

This one wasn’t suitable, that one wasn’t suitable, and she was almost overwhelmed by thinking about it.

"Alas..."

She sighed helplessly, but fortunately, Bai Mo’s thoughts weren’t in vain. Soon, a bold idea popped into her mind!

She suddenly shouted happily as if she had an epiphany!

"Got it! If it matches the cherry-white hair color! I know what to use! Hehehe!"

Cherry-white hair, a face that no one has ever seen, the same lively and cute girl, and the same setup of using a longbow as a weapon!

It’s decided! Similar Fate! Oh! It’s March 7th!

"March 7th? Just by the name, she sounds like a very cute girl!"

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"Yeah! Sure enough, it looks much better this way!!"

Bai Mo, who had just changed into the appearance of March 7th, was carefully examining herself in the mirror.

To better match the character, Bai Mo used the Power of Reason to materialize a camera. Although she wasn’t very good at taking pictures, it would still serve as a decoration.

"What a cute girl, not bad! This version of Lau really suits my taste!"

Unlike Bai Mo, who was focused on her reflection, Elysia reached out and pinched Bai Mo’s cheek to test how it felt.

"Alright, now we can take the bus without any worries!"

Pulling Elysia’s hand away from her face, Bai Mo shook her head helplessly.

It also gave her an opportunity to see how Kiana and the others were doing recently.

Yes, helping them where she could, even if in small ways, was a form of compensation.

Meeting Kiana and the others under these circumstances was a stroke of luck. Although it had to be done under the guise of strangers, Bai Mo was still very satisfied.

Turning around and looking at the hotel not far behind, Bai Mo seemed to see them in a trance, lost in thought.

Finally, it was Elysia’s playful voice that brought her back to reality.

"Don’t be sad, Lau. You’ll meet them again soon. I believe that day isn’t far off. Remember to introduce them to me when the time comes!"

"Of course, I mean when we both use our real identities!"

Looking into Bai Mo’s eyes, Elysia quietly held her right hand, as if to say, "Don’t worry, I’m here with you now."

The scene was incredibly warm, at least that’s how both of them felt.

"Alright! When the time comes, I’ll introduce you to them, Ellie! And of course, to everyone from World Serpent—no one will be left out!"

"Then, it’s a deal!"

"Yes, it’s a deal!"

...Meanwhile, in the small town of Kroka...

In a luxurious manor, Raven was sitting on the sofa, legs crossed, with a look of impatience.

Her closed eyes and furrowed brow sent a clear signal to those around her: she was in a bad mood.

Around Raven, none of the dozen or so heavily armed mercenaries dared to speak, fearing they might further upset their captain.

Yes, the people gathered around Raven at that moment were all members of her team. Their purpose for gathering was simply to await Raven’s orders for their next move.

Time passed quickly in silence, and finally, after more than half an hour, someone couldn’t bear it any longer and broke the awkward silence.

"Captain... We’ve been in this town for four days now. What’s our next move? We’re practically growing mold from guarding this rundown place."

"Yeah, Captain, while this job is lucrative, it’s not exactly our style..."

Two of the leaders scratched their heads and spoke with wry smiles.

"How about... Captain, you ask the mayor to let us all guard outside. At least then we can get some fresh air or something."

Sure enough, once one person spoke up, the rest found the courage to voice their concerns.

By now, three people had expressed their dissatisfaction with the mission, not including those who remained silent.

After all, no mercenary—especially one who fights the Honkai part-time—wants to stay put for too long.

These people were used to fighting Honkai alongside Raven, and they had accomplished a lot for World Serpent during this period. They were practically a regular army squad for World Serpent.

That’s why they were so excited when Raven told them they were going to Kroka Town to fight the Honkai. But after arriving, they hadn’t encountered any Honkai. Instead, they were stuck in this dilapidated villa, protecting someone all day.

So how could they not feel frustrated? There was no place to fire their guns, so they just had to keep them holstered.

"Alright, I know what you’re all thinking. I’ll discuss it with the mayor."

Listening to the complaints, Raven slowly opened her eyes and stood up from the chair.

It was clear that she was growing annoyed with this place, though she remained silent because their sponsor was involved.

"See! Our captain is still the best! I told you not to worry, but you all were so anxious. Useless!"

At that moment, an older man who had remained silent until now suddenly laughed and mocked those who had urged Raven earlier.

"Go, go, go, get lost! Why are you always everywhere!"

"Yeah, you’re actually the most anxious one here..."

Hearing this, those who had been mocked retorted with disgust.

"Hey, hey, hey! What nonsense are you two talking about! I..."

"Alright, stop arguing. Justin, you should quiet down too, and take everyone back to their posts."

Just as the man was about to fight back after being exposed, Raven cut him off, not giving him the chance to continue the quarrel.

"What are you all still doing here? If you don’t want your pay docked, get back to your posts quickly."

"Back, back, back! You troublemakers, get out of here, the captain has spoken!"

"Get out, get out, get out now!"

"If the captain hadn’t intervened, I’d have had to fight with you today..."

Seeing that her words had no effect, Raven quickly played her trump card and waved everyone away.

Because over the next period of time, she needed to carefully think about what to do next.

After all, according to her secret investigation over the past few days, the zombies appearing in Kroka Town were following a pattern. Rather than being infected by the Honkai, it felt more like something artificial.

Of course, this was just Raven’s suspicion. After all, creating zombies artificially... could there really be someone that crazy? But if this were truly the result of the Honkai’s arrival, the town would have been fully infected by now, not operating as normally as it was.

Therefore, the more Raven investigated, the more confused she became about what was happening in the town, as if the entire place was shrouded in fog, making it hard to see clearly.

Shaking her head, Raven decided not to think about it for the time being. After all, all actions had to wait until nightfall, when she could sneak out unnoticed...

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After dusk, the night gradually deepened. By this time, the people in the town had already closed their stalls and gone home, leaving only a few scattered drunkards wandering the streets. A cool breeze blew from all directions, causing the surrounding trees to rustle.

The mayor's mansion in the center of the town was also very quiet, with only three different teams of mercenaries patrolling outside the yard and inside the building. However, in a place unnoticed by anyone, a dark figure was quietly approaching the backyard wall.

Seeing the right opportunity, the dark figure suddenly pushed off with her feet, easily climbing over the mansion's wall and entering the town's streets. This person was Raven, who had wanted to investigate the town during the day. Judging by her proficiency in climbing the wall, this was clearly not the first time she had done this.

Coming to the street, Raven patted the dust off her body and carefully walked out of the mansion’s security range. After arriving at a relatively safe place, she removed her cloak. After all, it would be strange to walk around the street dressed like that. If someone reported her, this place might be flagged as a warning area by tomorrow. By then, it would be even more difficult for her to travel.

"Better safe than sorry, as they say," she thought to herself. "It's really troublesome. I don't know if the White Rabbit has come out of Elysian Realm... Forget it. With her careless demeanor, it's questionable whether she even remembers to send me a message."

Traveling through the corners of the town, Raven played idly with the coins in her hand. Looking up at the bright moon, everything around was so quiet. Only the tavern at the end of the town was still brightly lit. Glancing at her pocket watch, it was half past twelve at night.

Raven, who was expected to search the town within three hours, resumed her mission. After all, time waits for no one, and she could only return to the mansion during the day.

Ten minutes passed...

Half an hour passed...

An hour and a half passed...

Holding the Honkai energy detector in her left hand and hiding a dagger for self-defense in her right, Raven, who had already memorized the map routes, moved like someone who had lived in the town for decades. She could find everything, even some unknown paths in the city. But despite this, her search had yielded nothing so far. There was only the weak Honkai energy left by the previously processed Honkai energy crystals and the bodies of the dead. The Honkai energy detector in Raven's hand did not detect any traces of a Honkai Eruption.

"Am I going to come up empty-handed tonight..." Raven sighed, leaning against the wall of the alley, watching the time pass on her pocket watch. "It would have been great if White Rabbit were here..."

Helpless, it seemed that there would be no clues tonight. Shaking her head, Raven was ready to return to the mansion. But just as she turned around, something unexpected happened!

The originally peaceful and calm night was suddenly pierced by several low roars, similar to those of wild beasts, accompanied by human screams and cries for help. The source of the sound was in a square not far from Raven.

"It's the sound of the zombies! But I just came from there!"

There was no time to think. Almost the moment she heard the cries for help, Raven ran toward the source. She had to investigate before the government army arrived. After all, there had been no movement in the square more than ten minutes ago, yet now, the zombies had suddenly appeared!

Is it the advent of Honkai? No, that’s impossible. The advent of Honkai would never be limited to such a small place!

"Damn, this town is really weird!" Raven muttered as she grabbed a tree trunk and leaped to the top of a building, rushing toward the square.

On the other side, the square was still filled with screams. A couple, who had been embracing moments ago, suddenly found themselves under attack, one lover biting the other's neck, their blood staining both of their clothes red. The purple Honkai energy lines spread rapidly, infecting every part of their bodies.

"Don't! Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!!!"

"Help...Ahhhhh!!!"

"Damn, what kind of monsters are these!!! I'll fight you!"

The purple light looked particularly eerie in the night, and even worse, some people were directly torn apart by the zombies. The screams continued as Raven finally rushed to the square.

However...

"Tsk..." Raven made a dissatisfied sound as she surveyed the square, where blood had already flowed like a river. She was a step too late.

It was true that ordinary people often stood no chance against the zombies, especially a group of them. She should have anticipated this earlier... She had originally planned to ask the survivors where the zombies came from, but now that plan was impossible.

But soon, Raven made a new discovery...

She unexpectedly found a person who looked "familiar" among the zombies! A person who should not have appeared here!

Olfina, a girl who had disappeared three days ago and had been listed in the bounty column, was now here as a zombie. Judging from the dried blood and Honkai energy on her body, this girl definitely did not become a zombie just now.

Why had she suddenly appeared here? A big question appeared in Raven's mind.

The zombies never appear out of thin air, so everything that happened here was definitely man-made.

Grasping this clue, Raven began to analyze the surrounding environment. If someone wanted to transport the zombies here quietly, they would definitely have left traces! There were no signs of trampling in the surrounding woods and grass, and it was impossible on the streets due to surveillance.

Don't even think about it in the air... So, the only possibility left is...

"The town's sewer system!"

After a series of analyses, Raven finally came up with the most likely answer. She had never scouted the town's sewer system, so if someone wanted to transport the zombies here quietly, the only place would be the sewer!

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However, despite knowing this clue, Raven was not in a hurry to investigate; after all, she didn't have much time left. Looking down from a high place, she saw that the government troops of Kroka Town were about to arrive, so her top priority now was to return to the mansion quietly.

'"Then let's come back tomorrow night..." Saying this, Raven immediately vanished and merged into the darkness again.

On the other side, after the government troops of the town arrived at the square, they carried out the final battle plan very skillfully.

Although the process was difficult, the dozen or so zombies still couldn't withstand the coverage of large-scale firepower. Since the square was some distance from the living area of the town residents, the residents only vaguely heard a burst of crackling firecrackers.

After a while, the zombies in the square were eliminated one after another, and the annoying sound of bullets stopped. The armed government soldiers also unloaded their guns and collected the bodies of the zombies in special isolation bags. However, amid their busy work, there was one person who was out of place. He didn’t even wear a chemical protective suit to resist Honkai.

On a bench next to the square, a man in a black windbreaker was smoking leisurely. Unlike the soldiers carrying bodies in chemical protective suits below, this man was presumably their immediate superior. While waiting for the cigarette butt to burn out, the man took out his mobile phone and made a call silently. "Mr. Peter, everything in the square has been handled. What are your next instructions?"

Waiting for the call to connect, the man immediately flicked the cigarette butt away and asked in a very humble tone. "Good job, Blake. Let your people go back."

"Oh, by the way, remember to help me leave the girl's body. Do it a little secretly; I believe you should understand."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, then a slightly low voice replied, "Don't worry, sir. I will personally keep an eye on this matter."

After hearing the instructions on the other end of the phone, the man called Blake nodded immediately. "Okay, I am really more and more optimistic about you. Don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, the man on the other end of the phone hung up directly after leaving this sentence.

At the same time, Blake also changed into a set of protective clothing when the phone was hung up and turned to walk toward the group of dead bodies.

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The next morning.

After a simple rest for the night, all the passengers who were about to board the bus to Kroka Town had gathered in front of it. When the waiting time was up, everyone put their luggage away, and those without luggage got on the bus directly, including Bai Mo and the Saint Freya group.

"Dear passengers, our bus is only one person away from departure. Please wait patiently and check your belongings."

On the bus, Vicky was no longer decadent, and his smiling face did not look like a drunkard at all. It was clear that he really didn't want to lose this job.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the back seat of the bus. "Well, Mr. Vicky, I forgot to tell you that my friend suddenly had something to do today and couldn't come, so if possible, let's set off now."

The person who spoke was Bai Mo, or you can also call her March 7 now. Bai Mo immediately stood up and explained apologetically after Vicky finished speaking. After all, her appearance had changed, so she couldn't use the ticket she applied for under the identity of Elysia. Fortunately, she had also applied for one for Elysia before, so she could only make the best use of it at this time.

"Is that so... um... let me see, what is your name?"

Sure enough, after hearing what Bai Mo said, Vicky immediately rushed over from the driver's seat to confirm the list of people.

"March 7th, this is my name, and my friend's name is Elysia. She helped me apply for it yesterday."

As she said this, Bai Mo took out two tickets from her pocket and handed them to the other party. After Vicky checked the tickets and confirmed that they were correct, he returned to the driver's seat and started the engine. Thus, the bus to Kroka Town officially set off.

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"Excuse me, is this seat still occupied? Can I sit here if possible?"

After the bus started, seeing everyone sitting down in an orderly manner, Bai Mo also found a seat. Yes, she found Mei sitting next to him.

It was really convenient! After all, Bai Mo originally wanted to find Kiana, but Kiana sat with Bronya to play games... Difficult~

"Of course, and you don’t have to be so polite. This seat is vacant."

After hearing the voice, Mei immediately responded with a smile. At the same time, when she saw that Bai Mo still had a camera in her hand, she took the initiative to ask if she could help.

"It's okay, this camera is very light; I can handle it alone."

With that, Bai Mo sat next to Mei without hesitation. Looking at such a familiar scene, Bai Mo couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Hello, my name is Raiden Mei. Are you going to Kroka Town to take photos?"

Looking at Bai Mo, who carefully put the camera in her arms, Mei couldn’t help but ask curiously.

"Don’t call me by honorifics! My name is March 7th. I’m going to Kroka Town this time just to take some different photos. After all, it’s a tourist destination!"

"And judging by your name, Miss Raiden Mei, you should be from the Far East. Why are you here? Is it for the name of tourism?"

After giving ber name and asking for information, Bai Mo felt that her approach was absolutely perfect.

After all, with a lively, cute, and harmless face, Mei must find it hard to imagine that she is a spy!

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"Miss March 7th is really smart. Yes, I am from the Far East. This time I came to Kroka Town to travel with my friends."

As she said this, Mei smiled and pointed at the two people who were playing online games in front of her.

"Hello, my name is Kiana! Kiana Kaslana! The short one on the right is Bronya Zaychik. Nice to meet you, March 7th!"

In front, watching her character lose to Bronya again, Kiana simply put down the game console and turned to introduce herself to Bai Mo.

"Stupid Kiana... Miss March 7th, you can just call her Paramecium. I believe Kiana won’t mind."

Seeing someone launch a personal attack on her, Bronya immediately fought back without mercy.

"Damn it! Bronya, who are you calling a paramecium!!"

"You."

"Hahahaha, Mei... No, Miss Raiden Mei, your friend is really full of energy."

Realizing that she had subconsciously used the wrong name, Bai Mo immediately corrected herself awkwardly. Watching the two people playfully argue in front of her helped put her slightly anxious mind at ease. After all, it seemed that everyone was still very happy.

"It's okay, it's okay. The two of them have always been like this."

Following Bai Mo's words, Mei couldn’t help but smile at the two people playing and fighting with each other, but soon, Mei's expression dimmed as she thought of something.

Bai Mo, observing from the side, thought it might be because Mei was thinking of something related to herself.

For a moment, Bai Mo was unsure how to explain to everyone later... she should... she shouldn't be in any danger...

"Wow, are these your three friends, Lau? They are really cute girls up close!"

At this time, Elysia, who had been sleeping in Bai Mo's consciousness, also woke up. Looking at the warm scene before her, she sighed unconsciously in her mind.

Sure enough, nothing is better than waking up after a nap and finding beautiful girls around you!

Today is her lucky day!

Subconsciously controlling Bai Mo's hands to pat her face, Elysia displayed a very happy smile.

"Huh?"

Mei, who was standing by, was stunned when she saw Bai Mo suddenly become playful...

"Ah, hahahaha, it's okay, it's okay. I just remembered some happy things."

Scratching her head, Bai Mo hurriedly explained with a smile to cover his embarrassment. In private, Bai Mo had been chatting with Elysia for a long time, or rather, making a phone call.

"What do you think? I’ve said Kiana and the others are very cute, right? And there's also a dean at our Saint Freya Academy who claims to be the cutest in the world!"

"I know, her name is Theresa, right? She’s the granddaughter of the Archbishop of Schicksal."

Elysia, who had heard Bai Mo talk about this before, said without hesitation, "Yes, but... Actually, there is another person in the Schicksal who is the cutest in the world!"

"There is another one! The cutest in the world or something!"

"Yes, but Ai-chan is an artificial intelligence, and her full name is Ai.Hyperion."

"Ai.Hyperion, what a nice name!"

"But speaking of artificial intelligence, I always feel that Bronya is very similar to Prometheus, the artificial intelligence from our last era."

"Prometheus? I have some impression of this..."

Bai Mo recalled carefully; it seemed that Prometheus did appear in the comics, but it was just a figure at that time. After all, the twin-turbocharged ponytail said it all.

So Prometheus and Bronya must be carved from the same mold!

It's a pity that Bai Mo didn’t have Ankokuken Kurayami in her hand at this time; otherwise, she could predict the future (sneak peek) and see the true face of Prometheus.

It's another day of missing the evolved big three...

After that, the two chatted for a while.

"Okay, okay, Lau, go outside to join Kiana and the others. After all, you just met each other. If I delay your reunion, I will blame myself."

In the consciousness space, Elysia said while pulling Bai Mo outside, not giving her any time to react.

"Hmph, I came in to keep you company because you were too bored. Okay, then I'll go find Kiana and the others! Aly, if you have something to do, remember to call me!"

"Go quickly, go quickly. Remember to have a good chat!"

After sending Bai Mo away, Elysia smiled and returned to the consciousness space. As for what she was doing, of course, she was recovering her own abilities!

After all, Elysia was also thinking about returning to her body as soon as possible and getting close to Bai Mo~

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In the outside world... After waking up, Bai Mo was chatting with Kiana and the others, sharing their experiences, food, and games.

For Bai Mo, how to arouse the other party's interest and then manipulate it was simply too easy.

"By the way, to commemorate our meeting today, how about I take a group photo for everyone!"

"The opportunity should not be missed, and the scenery outside the window is also great!!"

While chatting, Bai Mo suddenly suggested this idea; after all, taking a group photo was a nice thought!

As she said this, she picked up the camera in front of her chest and shook it.

On the other side, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya did not refuse and immediately agreed to Bai Mo's request.

However, when they were taking pictures, the three of them left an extra space next to them, either intentionally or unintentionally.

This meaning could only be understood but not expressed in words. Bai Mo, who understood something, also took a photo of the empty space.

"Okay! I will develop the photos tonight, and everyone will get a copy!"

After posing and pressing the shutter, Bai Mo soon recorded a film in her camera.

"Thank you."

Mei, who was standing by, hurriedly thanked her.

"It's okay, it's okay. We are all friends; it's just a small favor!"

Bai Mo smiled and waved her hand to show that it was nothing.

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"Very good photos! Did you practice photography specifically, March 7th?"

"Indeed, whether it's the angle or the timing of the photo, Miss March 7th, you are very professional."

Taking the camera from Bai Mo, Kiana and Mei carefully examined the photos.

"No, it's just my hobby. I take photos in my spare time. I haven't practiced it specifically."

Seeing the praise from the two, Bai Mo smiled and waved her hands.

But there is nothing wrong with the photos she took this time. They are very beautiful!

"By the way, I wonder if Miss Mei has already started working in the Far East, or are you still busy with your studies?"

"Of course, I asked this question casually. Miss Mei, you don't have to answer it. After all, I am also curious."

Seeing Kiana still fiddling with her camera, Bai Mo continued to chat.

After all, the most important thing after not seeing each other for a long time is to improve your relationship.

"There's nothing that cannot be answered about this. Kiana, Bronya, and I are still students and have not entered the workforce."

"I see. That's almost the same as I guessed. In that case, I wish you all a good job after graduation!"

"Of course. But by the way, Miss March 7th, are you also a student? After all, you look very young."

"As for me, this may disappoint Miss Raiden Mei. Although I am so young, I have already entered the workforce and struggled for many years."

As she said this, Bai Mo shook her head helplessly, as if the life she had experienced before was not bright at all.

"What! March 7th, you are already working! You look about the same age as us!"

Kiana looked incredulous after hearing the news.

On the contrary, Bronya looked calm. After all, she had been a professional killer since childhood.

The Silver Wolf of Ural—it's not just bragging.

"Don't be so surprised; life is harsh, life is harsh~"

"What do you do, March 7th?"

"What job... Actually, my real identity is a mercenary!"

"That's right! Just like everyone imagines, the kind who will do anything for money."

Speaking of this, Bai Mo immediately stood up with her hands on her hips, and the whole person exuded a kind of "Chunniboyu" aura.

As for why she said her identity was a mercenary, it was of course because she would meet up with Raven after entering the town of Kroka, and she could use this identity to cover herself up.

After all, when she was in the town of Kroka, she would inevitably have to deal with Kiana and the others, so it was okay to "confess" her identity at this time. Of course, whether they believed it or not was another matter.

"Hey? Mercenaries! Miss March 7th, you really know how to joke."

"That's right! How could there be such a young girl among mercenaries! And March 7th, you don't look like that kind of person at first glance!"

As expected, Bai Mo's remarks were immediately questioned by Mei and Kiana.

Even Bronya, who had been silent all the time, couldn't help but look at Bai Mo twice, as if she wanted to confirm the authenticity of these words.

Of course, the result must be false. After all, Bronya is very familiar with the profession of mercenaries, and it is obvious that Bai Mo does not have the characteristics of mercenaries.

"Well, it's up to you whether you believe it or not. Anyway, I have told the truth, and even if we put aside our identities, we are all friends who just met on this trip~"

"Okay, okay, there is still a lot of time. Why don't we play games together?"

To stop the topic from continuing, Bai Mo took out her newly bought mobile phone and suggested that everyone play games togethis.

After all, she also missed the days of playing games with Kiana and others.

Of course, the main reason Bai Mo wanted to suggest playing games was that the current situation was too embarrassing. Sure enough, Kiana and others would never believe it if she confessed her identity too early.

However, the three of them didn't ask any more questions, which made Bai Mo feel relieved.

"Sure, it's boring for Bronya and me to play one-on-one. If March 7th joins, we can play in a three-way match! No, a four-way match!"

"So Mei, come along!"

Kiana reached out and pushed Mei's shoulder.

Mei didn't refuse. After all, there must be some entertainment to kill time when riding in a car, and playing games is the best way!

In this way, the three of them played games until the evening, until 9:30 PM, when the car stopped at the door of a homestay.

This homestay was arranged by the Tour agency so that the tired travelers could have a good rest. After all, it is impossible to complete the two-day itinerary in one go.

So resting in the middle is necessary, and the best thing is that this homestay is free, fully covered by the travel agency.

She had to say that this operation is indeed very conscientious. After all, if this were in Shenzou, let alone arranging a homestay for you, even if you were asked to stay on the bus at night, you would have to pay.

If they really arranged a B&B for you, don't doubt it; it's definitely a black shop. If you go in, you will definitely lose everything.

"Oh, I didn't expect that I could rest for a night. I thought I would spend the next two days on the bus."

The bus had just stopped, and the game on the phone had just finished. Looking at the high-end B&B outside the window, Bai Mo couldn't help but yawn lazily.

"Yeah, it seems that this travel company is really worth the money. Bronya, you have a good eye!"

Kiana's eyes lit up, forgetting that she was the first one to complain about the unreliable travel company.

In response, Bronya just turned her head away helplessly.

On the other hand, unlike the other two, Mei was already planning how to implement her actions. After all, if she wanted to stop the people in the car from going to Kroka Town, a few nights would undoubtedly be the best opportunity...

Chapter 168

At nightfall, most people on the bus have checked into the B&B to rest. Why most people? After all, there are always a few night owls who can't sleep at night.

Among them is Bai Mo, a little night owl. Of course, she is not simply unable to sleep but wants to take a look at the night view here.

After all, if you can choose to run a B&B in this place, how can the scenery around it be bad?

And it's a beautiful thing to have a breeze at night.

"How about it? The scenery here isn't bad."

"After all, it's exotic scenery and gives a very different feeling!"

"Different? Ai Li, do you mean refreshing?"

With her eyes closed, leaning against the tree and listening to the rustling sound of the branches and leaves, Bai Mo chatted comfortably with Ai Li Xia.

At the same time, she used the camera in her hand to capture the moment. The two had wandered around the local area without realizing it.

Back under the tree, Bai Mo subconsciously tugged at her collar. Although she was a Herrscher and would not catch a cold, it was still very uncomfortable to be blown by the cold wind at night.

Kicking the fallen leaves under her feet, the two described their guesses about Kroka Town.

After all, the World Serpent and Destiny were involved in this trip, which meant that Kroka Town was definitely not simple and must have some unspeakable secrets.

So at this time, Bai Mo did not rule out the possibility that there might be people with anti-entropy in this convoy, though she had not discovered any yet.

However, Bai Mo did not care much about the disruption of anti-entropy, so she did not investigate in depth.

Her primary purpose was to go to Kroka Town to find Raven. Of course, on the way to find Raven, Bai Mo did not mind helping Kiana and the others investigate Kroka Town.

On one hand, she was worried that Kiana and the others might get into trouble. On the other hand, she was also a bit curious about what was in Kroka Town. Helping Kiana and the others would also assist Raven.

As the saying goes, you can kill three birds with one stone. It's like this!

What? You said that Bai Mo, as a member of the World Serpent, was a traitor for helping Schicksal?

Sorry, Bai Mo didn't help Schicksal but Saint Freya Academy!

As we all know, Saint Freya Academy and Schicksal are two separate organizations, but they are about to declare independence!

....

Time passed minute by minute. Soon, when Bai Mo and Alicia were still discussing how they should act after entering Kroka Town, three sneaky figures appeared next to the bus not far from them.

Are they people with bad intentions who want to steal from the bus? You know, this bus is storing the suitcases of all passengers, and there are many valuable items in it.

Frowning, Bai Mo quietly observed the scene.

However, just as Bai Mo shifted her attention to the bus, she sensed two very familiar auras among the three figures.

It was Herrschers! Bai Mo immediately guessed the identities of the three people.

Good grief, you two Herrschers came out to steal a car in the middle of the night without sleeping, right!

Despite her complaints, Bai Mo did not intervene because she needed to find out what Kiana and the others were doing at that time.

Was there a secret operation? With this suspicion in mind, Bai Mo hid behind the tree trunk and quietly observed everything.

.....

On the other side, next to the bus.

The night was very dark, and at this time, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya were stealthily standing in the driver's cabin of the bus.

Looking at the three people’s sneaky behavior, it was obvious that they were up to something shameful.

The reason was this: when everyone had just arrived at the B&B, Mei thought of a way to prevent everyone from going to Kroka Town.

The plan was to let Bronya burn all the electronic components on the bus in the dead of night, which could be done by the Project Bunny.

There was no doubt that this method was immediately approved by the other two, as the opportunity was rare.

Originally, the three had planned to wait until the bus was about to reach Kroka Town to let the car break down. If they wanted to protect everyone on the bus, they would not let the passengers go to Kroka Town.

So even though this method was a bit drastic and might cause the group to be stranded on the road, it was better than going directly to Kroka Town and facing danger.

But now, the originally planned stop did not occur. The travel agency had arranged a B&B for everyone to rest.

This undoubtedly gave the three a chance. Although the methods were similar, the environment here was better. The passengers on the bus could at least call for help, and Kiana and the others had fewer worries. In short, they felt at ease.

"Mei, we shouldn't be discovered if we do this, right?"

Looking at Bronya, who had summoned the Project Bunny into physical form, Kiana poked Mei.

"Shh! Kiana, keep your voice down. If we are discovered now, we will be in trouble!"

Looking around and finding no one, Mei crouched down and gestured to Kiana beside her.

"Don't worry, Bronya has asked the Project Bunny to scan the surroundings with thismal imaging. There is no one else here except us."

Seeing that the two were still a little nervous, Bronya offered reassurance. After all, she had done similar things as a killer and knew how to eliminate suspicious targets while acting.

The process to burn the bus without anyone noticing was also straightforward. Almost as soon as Bronya finished speaking, she ceased her activity.

For a moment, Mei and Kiana felt a bit redundant.

"This kind of thing is very simple. Don't worry. Bronya has already taken care of the problem with the engine of this car. Now this car cannot be started again without repair."

After re-quantizing the Project Bunny behind her, Bronya patted the shoulders of the two squatting on the ground in a very mature manner.

Little did they know that everything the three of them were doing at that moment had been captured by Bai Mo in the distance with her camera.

Chapter 169

"Oh, I didn't expect to encounter a little surprise by staying up late at night~"

"Who is it?!"

In the distance, Bronya, who had just finished erasing the traces left by herself and the others on the bus, immediately became alert upon hearing the sudden voice. At the same time, Mei and Kiana, who were nearby, also frowned slightly.

"This kind of situation is not easy to explain," the two thought.

But since they had been discovered, they could only face it. At worst, they would have to offer some compensation when the time came.

Following the source of the sound, they saw a familiar figure appearing before them.

The voice continued...

"How about this: if Miss Raiden Mei and the rest of you are distressed, I can pretend I didn't see anything."

"But in return... you must tell me the purpose of what you're doing."

"How about it? This is a very cost-effective deal, considering we're all friends."

Having witnessed the entire process of the three committing the act, Bai Mo slowly emerged from behind a tree trunk, camera in hand.

Life needs some surprises now and then, and it's good to have a bit of weirdness occasionally.

'Anyway, I am now March 7th, not Bai Mo, and I can't turn back.'

"March 7th?!"

"Miss March 7th... Why are you here?"

As Bai Mo’s figure came into full view, Kiana and Mei, now able to see who it was, immediately exclaimed. Upon noticing the camera in Bai Mo's hand, it was obvious that everything they had done earlier had been recorded...

This was troublesome. After all, if the video was uploaded to the Internet... then St. Freya Academy might not be able to recruit anyone this year.

The thought of being reprimanded by Theresa made both of them subconsciously show bitter expressions.

But fortunately, there was still room to maneuver. Judging by the tone of the other party, she could pretend not to have seen anything. However, in exchange, they had to reveal the purpose of their actions...

What should they do? Should they tell her?

As she considered this, Mei secretly glanced at Kiana and Bronya. It seemed she wanted to hear the opinions of the other two.

"I'll follow Mei's lead," Kiana said.

"How did you avoid Bronya's detection method?"

On the other side, Bronya didn’t respond to Mei’s question immediately. Instead, she asked the question that puzzled her most.

Project Bunny shouldn’t have failed to detect anything. She was convinced of this. If someone could avoid its detection, then they must have had some special means.

At the same time, Bronya began to suspect that Bai Mo might be a mercenary. After all, she couldn't believe that an ordinary person could pull this off.

As Bronya posed her question, Mei and Kiana also turned their curious gazes towards Bai Mo. They had fought together countless times and understood the importance of the question, which also indirectly suggested that Bai Mo was not an ordinary person. Perhaps the mercenary identity she claimed earlier wasn’t a lie...

"Is it the giant robot that suddenly appeared behind you? It’s quite an impressive gadget, very convenient," Bai Mo said, casually putting the camera behind her and pretending to recall the details.

"However, I can’t tell you how I avoided detection. After all, it’s a livelihood skill of mine, and cute girls always have some secrets, don’t they?"

"Especially us mercenaries."

Bai Mo couldn’t reveal how she avoided detection, considering she had been hiding in an imaginary space at the time. So, if Bronya really pressed for an explanation, she wouldn’t have one to give.

However, Bai Mo’s response was plausible. From the perspective of a mercenary, such a vital skill wouldn’t be shared with others.

On the side, Bronya's eyes narrowed after hearing Bai Mo's words. Indeed, if it were her, she wouldn't divulge her own essential skills either, just like she wouldn't tell a stranger about the origins or all the functions of the Project Bunny.

But it didn’t matter. Bronya hadn’t expected to get much out of her anyway. In the face of absolute strength, even if someone could avoid detection, it would be futile.

"So, what do you think? Will you consider the offer I just made?"

Seeing the three remain silent, Bai Mo added with a smile, and the four maintained a subtle distance, with none willing to make a move.

Time passed, but soon Mei and Kiana seemed to have reached a decision, and they both turned to Bai Mo.

Mei slowly stood up and spoke softly.

"We can tell you the purpose of our actions, but you have to keep it secret."

"No problem. As a mercenary, I’m very tight-lipped."

Seeing Mei relax her stance, Bai Mo responded immediately.

After that, Mei and the others explained their actions to Bai Mo. From the fact that they were Valkyries of St. Freya Academy to the collapse in Kroka Town, though much of the information was filtered by Mei.

The so-called Honkai, as well as the zombies and Honkai beasts, were not mentioned. Mei only described supernatural events and terrorist attacks in Kroka Town, and their actions as necessary to ensure the safety of those who visited the town.

Additionally, the Valkyrie title was revised to describe an organization that handled supernatural events among the populace.

Of course, the above information was also what Bronya had gleaned from the dark web and mercenary networks, making it seem quite "official."

However, for Bai Mo, who was an insider, these statements only made her suppress a laugh.

Yet, Bai Mo displayed strong professionalism, not even a hint of a smile crossing her face as she played along.

Chapter 170

"I see, if that's the case, then we're, in a sense, traveling together."

"And I heard that the bounty offered by Kroka Town is pretty good. How about we travel together? That way, we can look out for each other when we get there."

After listening to Mei's nonsense with a smile, Bai Mo took the lead and asked.

After all, Kiana and the other should believe that she's a mercenary now, so she has a legitimate reason to go to Kroka Town. She also has leverage, so if she tells them her purpose at this time, they won't be able to refuse.

Besides, the three of them currently have no idea about the internal situation of Kroka Town. At this point, one more person definitely adds strength, and her identity as a mercenary—although forged—is still useful to Kiana and the other. After all, Schicksal's operation this time must be a secret investigation, and they won't intervene in an official capacity at all, so this is one of the reasons Otto wanted St. Freya College to carry out this mission.

"No problem, but our original departure time is in two hours. During this period, Miss March 7th can pack her luggage."

Naturally, Mei had no objections. Now that March 7th's identity as a mercenary had been confirmed, they had no reason to refuse.

Moreover, instead of letting the other party go alone, it was better to keep an eye on her under the guise of traveling together. This way, even if the other party has a video, there won't be time to leak it.

"Then follow your original plan. I don't have any luggage, so I can leave at any time."

"Okay, in that case, let's move the time forward a little. We'll meet at this location in an hour."

"Well, see you then."

After reaching an agreement, Bai Mo smiled and nodded.

Kiana and the other didn't linger any longer and returned directly to the B&B.

....

At this time, Bai Mo was the only one left in front of the bus.

"The plan was successful! Now we can follow them plainly. It just so happens that we can also find out what Kiana and the other are going to do."

After boarding the bus and finding a seat, Bai Mo leaned against the window and spoke to herself.

At the same time, she took out her mobile phone to search for the location. the distance from the current homestay to Kroka Town is about a four- or five-hour walk. If we set off in an hour, we should definitely arrive before dawn.

It must be said that Kiana and the other were well prepared this time, and they handled this emergency very well without any delay.

"Five hours? the wind at night is still very cold. Lau, you must keep warm; otherwise, I'll be distressed if you catch a cold!"

Listening to Bai Mo's silent calculations, Elysia also reminded her at this time.

After all, she couldn't shelp much with this mission, so she had to be a support! Of course, she could also step in to help Bai Mo at the right time! (Referring to taking action on her behalf.)

"Don't worry, the constitution of the herrscher isn't so fragile!"

"Besides, Ellie, you and Sister Eden are really in sync. Look, as soon as you said that, Sister Eden repeated it."

As she said this, Bai Mo directly showed the chat record between herself and Eden.

During their conversation, Bai Mo discussed her itinerary and everything that had happened since the World Serpent left. While reporting her safety, she also asked Eden to have Gray Serpent investigate the situation in Kroka Town.

And Eden readily agreed and did not refuse. she even added a few caring words afterward.

It must be said that the synchronization between Ellie and Eden is really 100%.

[Eden]: "I have sent the message to Mobius and asked her to tell Gray Serpent. Aslaug, you and Ellie must be careful. If you need anything, remember to contact us."

[Aslaug]: "Hehe, don't worry, Sister Eden. Ellie and I are totally fine. Besides, I have friends here. Don’t worry about us!"

[Eden]: "Well, be careful on the road. As for funding, I have transferred 60 million to your account, Aslaug. If that's not enough, remember to contact me."

60 million? Just like that?

Bai Mo was stunned when she saw Eden's message. Sure enough, the next second after Eden finished speaking, Bai Mo's bank account showed the money had arrived.

Although she wasn't short on money, this was still a thoughtful gesture from Eden—and who wouldn’t want money if it’s given for free?

She believe that no one in this world would dislike having too much money... especially in US dollars.

[Aslaug]: "Thank you, Sister Eden! But I really don’t need to spend this money, so Sister Eden, you don’t have to give me any more!"

[Eden]: "It's okay, some spare money can still be used for emergencies when you’re away from home."

[Eden]: "I won’t say more, but if you face any difficulties, you must contact us in time. And Aslaug, you’ll be traveling later, so you should get some rest now."

[Asraqi]: "Yeah! Sister Eden, you should rest early too! Good night and sweet dreams!!!"

After finishing the conversation with Eden, Bai Mo transferred half of the 60 million.

It just so happened that she could use this money to buy some specialties for everyone, although Bai Mo had already planned to do so even before Eden transferred the money.

"Oh~ Eden still loves giving other some pocket money as always!"

At this time, after watching the whole conversation between the two, Alicia thought of the time when she and Eden were in the Fire Moth. After all, Eden often liked to give other some gems and so on back then.

"After all, she is Sister Eden! And Pardofelis even said that she would have to save pocket money for tens of thousands of years to catch up with Sister Eden."

"And if I remember correctly, wasn’t a lot of the funding for Fire Moth provided by Sister Eden? She’s so rich that she could rival a country!"

"Hey! Did little Pardo actually say it? Hahahaha, but it’s true. Even I don’t know how much wealth Eden has."

Chapter 171

After a while...

The agreed time had come, and Kiana, Mei, and Bronya arrived together at the door of the B&B.

"Huh? It's time, why hasn't Miss March 7th arrived yet?"

"Yeah, I don't see March 7th."

Looking around, they couldn't spot Bai Mo and began to wonder if she had run away.

The three of them were dressed neatly and were fully armed, especially Mei. She was carrying a guitar case that seemed to contain a katana for fighting.

As for Kiana, her dual guns were strapped to her waist, and she wore white armor that was hidden under her windbreaker.

Bronya, on the other hand, was relaxed and carried nothing, as she had her Project Bunny at hand.

"Mei, do you think March 7th might have sneaked away?"

"I don't think so. Let's wait and see. If Miss March 7th doesn't show up in ten minutes, we'll set off directly." Mei glanced at her watch and spoke calmly, indicating that they still had plenty of time.

She didn't believe that March 7th would run away. After all, March 7th was the one eager to negotiate terms first, not her or Kiana.

So the three of them waited. After about two or three seconds, Bai Mo's voice sounded from a distance.

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't keep promises."

"And everyone is on time. I've been waiting here for a while~"

Not wanting to seem untrustworthy and lose this friendship, Bai Mo quickly jumped out of the car window.

She had been too excited while talking to Elysia earlier and lost track of time, so she came out as soon as she noticed Kiana and the others.

"Miss March 7th? Have you been waiting here?" Seeing Bai Mo jump down from the car window, Mei asked, puzzled.

"Yes, after all, I had to make my own plans since we're about to leave, so there was no need to go back to the room."

Hearing Mei's question, Bai Mo smiled and waved her hand dismissively.

Of course, she hadn't just been making plans in the car—she had also sabotaged Kiana and the others' bus.

If someone looked closely, they would find that all four tires of the bus were deflated...

But what did March 7th, Aslaug, Bai Mo, and Elysia do?

Thinking this, Bai Mo approached the three with a sly smile.

"We should share the hardships and happiness together, so I can't fall behind, right~~~"

"Since everyone is ready, let's set off now."

"We'll probably arrive at Kroka Town by six in the morning."

"Okay."

"No problem."

"Then let's set off!!"

With everyone ready, Mei didn't waste time and immediately led the group on the road to Croca Town.

Along the way, the three of them chatted and laughed, but Bronya remained silent, lost in thought. It seemed she was contemplating how to act on this mission or how to investigate once they entered Croca Town.

Time passed quickly, and more than four hours went by in the blink of an eye.

As the sun began to rise, a ray of sunlight shone on the land.

At the same time, it was half past six, and they finally arrived at the outskirts of Croca Town after a long journey.

Although there were some small deviations in their timing, it wasn't a big deal.

The town in the early morning was peaceful and tranquil, not as dangerous as it had been the night before.

Of course, the only strange thing was that the level of Honkai energy in this town was much higher than in all the surrounding areas.

Bai Mo had already sensed this when she first saw Kroka Town, and Mei had noticed it too.

Even Kiana, who was somewhat sensitive to such things, kept frowning.

"Bronya, how many HWs is the Honkai energy in this town?"

Due to her sensitivity as a Herrscher to Honkai energy, Mei quietly approached Bronya when she noticed something was amiss.

"103 HW. Bronya just tested it. The concentration of Honkai energy varies in different parts of the town, but the Project Bunny can't measure the exact value because the area is too large."

Project Bunny behind her flashed, and Bronya instantly analyzed the concentration of Honkai energy in the town.

However, it must be said that for the people in this town to live under a concentration of 103 HW, their resistance to Honkai energy must be extraordinary.

"However... the concentration of Honkai energy underground seems to be a little higher than above ground. Bronya thinks we should check out the underground system of this town."

"Underground?"

Listening to Bronya, Mei glanced at the ground beneath her feet. Indeed, the concentration of Honkai energy underground was a bit higher than above.

"We'll discuss this later."

As she said this, Mei intentionally or unintentionally glanced at March 7th, who was chatting with Kiana, and Bronya nodded gently.

After all, this information shouldn't be shared in front of Bai Mo.

What they didn't know was that Bai Mo had already overheard everything.

"Not bad, you noticed the problem so quickly." In response, Bai Mo just smiled faintly.

"Hmm? Did you say something just now, March 7?" Kiana looked at Bai Mo in confusion.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I was just admiring the layout of this town. It's my first time here, so I'm a bit surprised."

Luckily, she didn't say it too loudly. When did Kiana's hearing get so sharp?

Seeing that she had almost let the cat out of the bag, Bai Mo quickly laughed to cover it up.

But it's a good thing Kiana is innocent enough not to think too much, so she didn't catch on.

"Indeed, the architectural style here is very different from that of the Far East!"

"Yeah, it's hard to imagine that such a peaceful place could experience a terrorist attack or something. I really don't know what these people are thinking."

"The world is going downhill, and we can't live a good life~"

Chapter 172

"Miss March 7th, since we’ve already arrived at our destination, why don't we separate now? After all, we each have our own tasks to attend to, so it’s really..." After walking around the town for a while, Mei said this a little awkwardly.

"Hahaha, I understand! I won't make things difficult for you, Mei. Let's separate for now, but I have a feeling we’ll meet again soon!"

"Remember to stay safe during your tasks! I won't say more."

In response, Bai Mo just smiled politely.

After all, since the other party had suggested splitting up, it would be awkward for her to insist on following, right?

Besides, this town is small, and she already knew Kiana and the others' target, so it would be easy to find them again later.

"Well, Miss March 7th, take care."

Watching Bai Mo walk away, Mei silently waved goodbye.

At the same time, their mission officially began.

...

"Okay, let’s explore the town first and see if there are any areas that need special attention."

"As for the underground location Bronya mentioned, why don't we wait until night to investigate? There are too many people out during the day, so it wouldn’t be convenient."

"What do you think?"

As she spoke, Mei turned to look at Kiana and Bronya beside her.

"No problem! I’ll follow your lead, Mei!"

"Bronya has no problem either."

Seeing the town come to life as people started going about their day, Kiana and Bronya both nodded in agreement.

However, rather than starting the investigation, Kiana would have preferred to fill her stomach first.

After all, after traveling all night, it was only natural to feel a little hungry, not to mention that there were lots of special foods waiting for her here.

"Mei..."

Thinking of this, Kiana quietly moved closer to Mei.

"Kiana, you’re hungry, right? It’s okay. Let’s eat first before we start investigating."

Mei said with a gentle smile, patting Kiana’s head.

They had been together for so long that Mei knew Kiana very well, so she easily understood what Kiana wanted.

"Bronya is a little hungry too."

Beside her, Bronya also whispered, holding her stomach and looking very cute.

"Okay, okay, let’s get something to eat first."

Holding their hands, Mei led the two to find a restaurant, feeling like she was taking care of children. But Mei was used to it, so after learning that the two were hungry, she immediately took action.

"Great! Long live Mei!"

...

On the other side of town...

The sun was already high in the sky, and the people of the town had begun their busy day.

Vendors, game halls, restaurants, and some hotels and amusement parks that catered to tourists were all opening their doors.

But there was something strange—the people in the town didn’t seem to be in good mental condition, and they all looked weak.

Did they not sleep well last night? Or were they under immense stress, ruthlessly exploited by their bosses?

Wrong! In fact, none of these were the real reasons.

The real reason was that the Honkai energy in this town had reached a level that ordinary people couldn't handle, making them look so frail.

Additionally, there had been some recent rumors in the town—talk of terrorist attacks and monsters eating people—which had spread panic.

But life goes on, and they had to push forward despite these fears.

It must be said that ordinary people have no resistance to Honkai energy.

I’m afraid that it won't be long before everyone in this town turns into zombies if a real Honkai outbreak occurs.

Walking on the busy streets, Bai Mo couldn’t help but shake her head and sigh.

But she soon snapped out of it. After all, her most pressing task now was to find Raven.

According to the information provided by Gray Snake, Raven was supposed to be the bodyguard of the mayor of this town.

From what Bai Mo gathered by asking several passersby, it seemed that the mayor hadn’t been seen in a while, so Raven was likely acting as a security guard now.

Thinking of this, Bai Mo couldn’t help but laugh out loud. The idea of the security captain was so amusing! The mental image alone was strong!

So~ If she found Raven, she would definitely have some fun teasing her!

Nodding with a sly smile, Bai Mo silently calculated her next steps.

Then, following the directions given by the townsfolk, Bai Mo easily found the mayor’s mansion.

"This isn’t a small place. They’ve actually hired so many security guards..."

The mansion was a two-story structure with a front yard and a back yard, both patrolled by mercenaries. Especially at the door, where several mercenaries with guns stood guard.

Of course, it was also possible that these people were government troops.

While sighing, Bai Mo slowly approached the mansion.

As she moved closer, people around her began to close in as well. It seemed they were plainclothes guards disguised as ordinary citizens.

"Who are you?"

Sure enough, before Bai Mo reached the door, someone stopped her.

This person had a serious expression and held a silver pistol.

However, Bai Mo didn’t panic. Instead, she smiled awkwardly.

She took a moment to compose herself before speaking.

"Sorry, sorry. I had another mission beforehand, so I came a little late. I’m a member of Raven’s Squad. If you don't believe me, you can contact Raven, our captain."

As she spoke, Bai Mo took out a crow feather from her pocket. This was something Raven had given her a long time ago, said to be a token of their team.

"Wait a moment, our people will confirm it."

The man in front of her narrowed his eyes when he saw the crow feather in Bai Mo’s hand, then signaled to the people behind him.

One of the men behind him understood and immediately ran into the mansion, apparently to confirm Bai Mo’s identity.

"Don’t worry, just follow the process."

Seeing this, Bai Mo waved her hand nonchalantly.

She had plenty of time, so she didn’t mind waiting a little longer.

Besides... she was already looking forward to Raven’s reaction when she saw her...

Chapter 173

After waiting for a while, a figure suddenly ran out of the mansion in a panic.

Judging by the clothes this person was wearing, it was definitely a member of the Raven Team.

But why didn't Raven come out to see her in person? Bai Mo was puzzled. Could it be that she was busy?

Shaking her head and not dwelling on it, Bai Mo walked forward directly.

At the same time, the officers who had been blocking Bai Mo also stepped aside.

"Where is Raven? Why didn't I see her come down?" When he approached the team member, Bai Mo spoke in a very familiar tone.

If you didn't know better, you might really think she was a member of the Raven Team.

Of course, to prevent this person, who had only met him once, from making a mistake, Bai Mo also showed her agent certificate from the World Snake. The large words [Aslaug] were still very eye-catching.

"Aslaug??!! That's right! It's the person who was inside Chiyou last time!" The man looked at Bai Mo's ID card, and after thinking for a moment, suddenly realized it. He had initially wondered who could have such strong power to hold the token of his captain, but he was relieved after discovering that it was Bai Mo.

After all, this person is the best friend of his captain and a very powerful warrior... But this didn't seem right... In his memory, the adult didn't look like the person standing in front of him... Thinking this, the man's face showed a hint of doubt.

"It's inconvenient to act as usual, so I altered my appearance a bit," Bai Mo noticed the unnatural expression on the man's face and reminded him in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, the man seemed to understand, and then quickly nodded.

"The captain hasn't returned since last night. In my opinion, she must have secretly gone out to investigate the town."

After dispelling his doubts, the man answered Bai Mo's question in a very low voice. It was clear that he didn't want to be overheard by others. After all, from the word "secretly," it was clear that this was not something to be publicized.

"Secretly investigate? Well... I thought she was delayed by something." Bai Mo was relieved after learning that Raven was fine. As for what she was investigating alone, Bai Mo was confident that with Raven's strength, there would be no accidents.

Moreover, she didn't plan to stay here for long. Bai Mo would start investigating the town within the next two nights.

However, before beginning the investigation, she needed to gain some understanding of the town, such as where those zombie first appeared, and when the town's Honkai energy began to increase.

For the answers to these questions, Bai Mo silently looked at the mayor's office in the mansion. She believed... she would get clear answers there.

"Please."

At this time, after confirming Bai Mo's identity, the mercenaries guarding the door did not stop them and directly opened the door to let Bai Mo and the man who came out to verify her identity in.

Then, under the man's guidance, Bai Mo went directly to the place where Raven rested. After all, there were not many empty rooms in the mansion now.

"What's your name?"

Outside the door, Bai Mo turned and asked the man.

"Just call me Tiexiong. Let me know if you need anything later."

"And you have worked hard all the way. I won't bother you anymore."

The man code-named Tiexiong smiled honestly, then turned around and left. After all, there was suddenly one more person in his team, and he had to explain the situation.

"Yeah."

In response, Bai Mo just nodded lightly.

As for when to ask the mayor for information again, Bai Mo decided to do so near dusk.

---

Time passed minute by minute, and soon dusk came.

As planned, Bai Mo slowly got up from the bed, then pushed open the door. Following the location provided by Tie Xiong, she quickly arrived at the mayor's office door.

Knock knock!

Bai Mo knocked politely.

"Come in."

Soon, a very steady male voice came from the room.

After receiving the reply, Bai Mo pushed open the door and walked in.

"Nice to meet you, Mayor."

"You are... the one who just reported today, Raven's friend. What do you want to talk to me about?"

The man called the mayor was leisurely smoking a cigar as he sat in his chair. Facing Bai Mo's visit, he didn't even look at her.

"Nothing else, I just want to learn about some of the conditions in your town."

Facing the man's disdain, Bai Mo didn't take it to heart. She simply stated her purpose.

"What do you want to ask?"

"The exact time when the first zombies appeared in Kroka Town and when the concentration of Honkai energy around it began to increase."

"Don't tell me you don't know what Honkai is. If so, you wouldn't know Raven, right?"

Approaching the man's desk, Bai Mo said with a chuckle.

As Bai Mo spoke, especially when he mentioned Honkai, the man couldn't help but frown and even forgot to smoke his cigar.

But despite this, the man didn't speak, instead staring at Bai Mo intently, as if trying to figure something out.

"Don't play dumb. You should know that if Honkai breaks out in this town, you won't be mayor anymore."

"And you spent so much effort hiring mercenaries; isn't it because you want them to clean up this mess?"

After saying that, Bai Mo casually sat on the sofa next to him and crossed her legs.

Anyway, whether he said it or not, she would eventually find the answer. After all... Understanding the power of the Herrscher of Sentience, she could hypnotize him directly and ask whatever she wanted. Although this might be a bit disrespectful, if the mayor in front of her refused to talk, then Bai Mo wouldn't hesitate to be unkind.

"Why, are you still planning to say nothing?"

Looking at the man's indifferent expression, Bai Mo smiled, and a hint of red light flashed in her eyes.

Chapter 174

"Forget it, I can't hide it any longer."

Just as Bai Mo was about to take action, the man slowly put down the cigar in his hand, sighed softly, and spoke.

"Several months ago, the town's Honkai energy had already begun to rise gradually, but I didn't take it seriously at the time. Since the town wasn't affected by it, I turned a blind eye."

"But things don't always go as we wish. About two months ago, strange phenomena began to occur frequently in the town. First, the Honkai energy rose sharply, and then some residents were eroded and turned into zombies, followed by Honkai beasts."

"But I was still able to handle the situation at that time, so I thought about investigating it privately and resolving it. Maybe I was really blinded by the power before me, so I didn't choose to report it."

At this point, the man's voice carried a tone of regret, and his head hung low, making it difficult to see his expression.

"So, mayor, are you trying to make up for the loss now? And what useful information have you uncovered through your private investigation?"

"After all, we've reached this point. There's no need to hide anything anymore."

The power that Bai Mo had been preparing quietly dissipated as she asked her question.

Sure enough, the man seemed to have resigned himself to his fate and directly shared information he had never made public.

As Bai Mo said, if he wanted to continue to hold his position, he would need others to solve the town's crisis. If he continued to withhold information, he would be the one to suffer in the end.

"Because it happened so suddenly, and I missed the best time to investigate, I initially just sent people to investigate all the places in the town where zombies might appear, hoping to protect them."

"After all, the Honkai is like a natural disaster. You never know why it appears or how many lives it will take."

"Later, in order to more effectively protect the residents of the town, I intensified the investigation, and almost all the places in the town with high concentrations of Honkai energy were controlled and blocked for various reasons."

"For half a month, the town returned to its previous state; the Honkai energy gradually decreased, and the number of zombies dwindled."

The man's tone began with excitement but gradually shifted to helplessness and disappointment.

Bai Mo, who was standing aside, listened silently, and judging by the man's reaction, something big might be coming.

Sure enough, after a few seconds of silence, the man slowly spoke again.

"But the good times didn't last long. The town's peaceful days didn't last more than a few days. It was a rainy night—I remember it clearly—when the people I sent out searched an abandoned factory outside the town. It was then that I realized I was wrong. Very wrong, even ridiculously wrong."

"Because in that abandoned factory, my people actually found a very small laboratory inside."

"The instruments there recorded the town's daily concentration of Honkai energy, and when we investigated further, we even found some living zombies. My people recognized them. Those people used to be residents of the town."

"But now, they were locked up in the laboratory. The most hateful thing was that we also found several tourists who had come to the town for travel, but by the time we found them, they had all been eroded by Honkai."

"Some of the people who still had their reason told us they were captured by a group of mysterious people and then forced to inject some Honkai energy..."

The man shook his head weakly as he said this.

"So, everything in Kroka Town was done intentionally by someone, and it is definitely not a natural Honkai phenomenon."

"Yes."

"What happened next? Is this all the information?"

"According to our investigation, those people in the laboratory seemed to have left in a hurry. In their data room, we found many reports on human experiments."

As he said this, the man stood up and walked to the safe, then placed the information he had collected on the table.

However, Bai Mo was not in a hurry to take it. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that these people were definitely recording how humans would react after coming into contact with the Honkai energy.

Moreover, this information was unlikely to contain anything truly useful; after all, important information would not be left out in the open.

Didn't Schicksal do this kind of dirty work before? Bai Mo wasn't surprised, but the reason why the other party did this was somewhat intriguing.

However, these things are not something that can be known now. Bai Mo believed that the truth would eventually be discovered.

"Have you sent people to check the town's underground passage?"

Bai Mo, who was no longer concerned with these matters, simply shifted the topic to another area.

"Have you found the underground passage..."

Yes, the man had sent people to investigate the town's underground passage, and indeed, there were some problems there. In addition to a higher concentration of Honkai energy than above the town, there were even some Honkai energy crystals growing there.

But it was precisely for this reason that the man didn't dare to investigate further. After all, the town's underground passage was very complicated, and its space was extremely confined, so those crazy people conducting human experiments would definitely be there.

Taking this opportunity, the man shared his thoughts with Bai Mo.

'Often, the most unlikely place is where the truth lies. If I'm not mistaken, Raven has found this clue and taken action.'

'To be honest, I will also start investigating the town's underground system in the next few days. I have a feeling that the answer I seek is there.'

After listening to the man's description, Bai Mo became more certain of her guess. After all, the underground passage is definitely more concealed and convenient than any other place in the town.

As for the so-called narrow space, Bai Mo didn't believe that people capable of studying Honkai and conducting human experiments would be deterred by these difficulties.

"By then, I may need the mayor's help. After all, if there is something in the underground passage, I can't guarantee that it won't cause a lot of noise."

"So, the safety of the residents of this town still needs you, the mayor, to address..."

Chapter 175

"Don't worry, I'll arrange everything when the time comes."

"Alright, then I won't bother you anymore. I'll let you know in advance when I plan to take action."

Having exchanged pleasantries and obtained the information he wanted, Bai Mo didn't waste any more time and turned to leave. The mayor of Kroka Town was left behind, looking despondent.

Back in ger room, Bai Mo took out her phone to inform everyone that she and Ellie were safe, letting them know they had successfully arrived at their destination.

Since it was still quite early to take any action, Bai Mo decided to search for Kiana and the others in the town. By "search," she meant quietly hacking into the town's surveillance system—nothing powerful, just a small trick using a chip Klein had given her before she left.

It didn't take long to review the surveillance footage. Due to Kiana and the others' distinctive appearances, Bai Mo quickly located the three of them. It seemed they were familiarizing themselves with some of the town's routes and were also recording the concentration of Honkai energy in various areas.

In short, they were scouting the area and were likely planning to take action tonight.

Thinking of this, Bai Mo smiled mischievously.

"What's the matter? Is something making you happy again~?" At that moment, Elysia, who had been dormant, suddenly chimed in.

"Not exactly. I'm just looking forward to meeting Kiana and the others again later."

"Tonight might not be so boring!"

Gently holding the little hand that had quietly reached out, Bai Mo smiled.

"Really? Then I'll look forward to it a little bit!"

Hearing this, Elysia continued playfully.

After that, the two of them continued to banter and joke with each other.

Half an hour passed...

"Huh... Well, I'm going to take a nap first. I'm still a little tired after traveling all night. Ellie, just have some fun by yourself for now."

Bai Mo stretched luxuriously in the sunlight and said with a yawn.

"Okay, Lau, you just rest first. I'll wake you up when the time comes."

"Mm."

Feeling Bai Mo's consciousness gradually drift off to sleep, Elysia naturally took over her body. She resumed watching the TV series she and Bai Mo had started earlier, enjoying the peaceful day.

As for Bai Mo, she didn't actually fall asleep. Like a couple who had just said goodbye but might meet again in a game the next second, the so-called sleep was all a ruse!

Instead, Bai Mo transferred hef consciousness to the chat group she hadn't visited in a long time.

This is what a mischievous woman looks like!

The reason Bai Mo immediately visited the chat group was that she wanted to ask Ana about some details concerning the small town of Kroka. Although the mayor had provided a lot of information, it was still private. Schicksal, on the other hand, would have official information.

Moreover, the laboratory and experimental reports from the small town of Kroka made Bai Mo suspect they were remnants from the Tower of Babel that had resurfaced.

...

Within the chat group, the usual social idlers were still chatting away, as usual. It seemed there were even some new members who had joined not too long ago.

The "Demon God of Rock"... This username had to be Mr. Zhongli. Now, there was another nameworthy member in the group fishing in troubled waters.

Aslaug: "Welcome new members to the group! How's everyone been lately? Is everything okay?"

Without tagging all the members, Bai Mo just gave a symbolic greeting. After all, everyone in the group except Kevin was chatting at the moment, and since they had all known each other for a long time, there was no need to be overly polite.

Despite this, everyone in the group was still amazed that Bai Mo had shown up in the chat. For a moment, a screen full of "Welcome back the missing person!" appeared before Bai Mo's eyes. After a while, the group began discussing Bai Mo's sudden appearance.

[CakeLover]: "Oh my god! Am I seeing this right? @Aslaug, did someone hack your account??"

[RichestShrineMaiden]: "No way?! Can your account even be hacked? Amo, you're too much!"

[Ana Schariac]: "I don't think so. Senior, it's not the first or second time she's popped up like this."

[ApplePieLover]: "Exactly!"

[Kamiyama Touma]: "Hahaha, I bet she just has some free time."

[Aslaug]: "Come on, is it so weird for me to chat? Besides, I'm here for something serious this time, okay?"

Really, she doesn't know where these people learn so much internet slang, Bai Mo thought with a soft sigh.

[Demon God of Rock]: "Hello, this is my first time meeting Miss Aslaug. You can call me Zhongli."

At this point, Zhongli, who had been observing for a while, spoke up.

Bai Mo also replied politely. Sure enough, the old man was more normal than the rest.

[Aslaug]: "I've heard great things about you, Mr. Zhongli."

[Demon God of Rock]: "No need for formalities. Since Miss Aslaug mentioned she has something important to discuss, you should get to it."

[Demon God of Rock]: "Also, if I can be of assistance, I’d be happy to help."

[RichestShrineMaiden]: "Yes, Amo, did you encounter a problem this time?"

[Ana Schariac]: "Senior, do you need help?"

When it came to serious matters, the group naturally became more serious. Bai Mo took the opportunity to explain.

[Aslaug]: "It's not a big deal. I mainly wanted to ask Anna how things are on Coral Island. Also, I need Ana to help me get some information."

[Anna Schariac]: "Thank you for your concern, senior, but there hasn't been anything unusual on Coral Island recently."

[Ana Schariac]: "As for the information, what exactly do you need, senior?"

[Aslaug]: "Could you get all the information available on the town of Kroka?"

Seeing Ana's question, Bai Mo responded directly without hiding anything. After all, as an A-rank Valkyrie, Anna would find it easy to access some information.

Of course, this still depended on what Ana could find. However, Anna responded quickly.

Ana Schariac: "Regarding the town of Kroka, I can only find one mission related to it, taken up by St. Freya Academy."

Ana Schariac: "The mission involves investigating the source of the Honkai outbreak... Also..."