Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Because Ziyao and Qiyana went missing, everyone was worried all night and didn't sleep well.

"Be sure to let me know if you need anything..."

Seeing that Ziyao insisted, Mei had no choice but to give up.

She yawned. Due to the significant depletion of her mental energy, even after sleeping for several hours, Ziyao still felt sleepy.

Opening the system menu, it shows that I received 921 crystals today, just enough for a 10-pull.

After closing the bedroom door, the girl took a shower first.

I changed into my pajamas and lay down on the soft bed like a salted fish.

As it turns out, laziness is enough to change even insignificant habits.

Before drawing the card, Ziyao didn't wash her hands as usual, but instead pressed the [Supply] button directly.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have obtained a baseball bat*1]

Um, is it even possible to get something like this in a draw?

Today's banner is strange; there are no featured characters.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have obtained a Rewind Potion*1, which can increase your maximum mental strength!]

I'm lucky; I got something good as soon as I opened it.

My current mental strength is level 3; drinking another bottle will bring it to level 4.

A mage's mana is very important, and that's exactly what she needs.

The light continued to flash, and several more twin crimson cherry blossoms appeared.

Ziyao didn't mind; it was already quite good that she could get a bottle of potion.

Unexpectedly, during the final draw, a dazzling golden light suddenly flashed.

[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the Headless Senior's Sword!]

Quality: unknown

Durability: 100%

Attribute: Special attack against friendly units (?)

Description: An elegant European-style longsword with a porcelain scabbard plated with a layer of shimmering gold.

As a somewhat luxurious work of art, the sheath is extremely fragile.

Losing its flashy but impractical exterior is probably not a bad thing.

—There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

"not bad....."

It's very light in the hand, which is perfect for someone like her who has little physical strength.

That being said, her physical condition was completely unsuitable for combat.

After taking the medicine, I felt much sleepier.

My head is a little dizzy, but I'm also more aware of my surroundings.

I went to the window, and it was still raining.

She could see every single drop of dew that fell with perfect clarity, and even predict its position in the next second, as if time had slowed down.

Name: Ziyao

Talents: Riddler lv2, Puppet Master lv3

Mental Strength: lv4

Items in hand: 1 cheering stick, 1 headless senior's sword, 7 Twin Sakura Fragments

Dolls in possession: Initial doll - Xin Yan·Zi Yao*1, Kallen·Sin Hunter*1, Normal Zi Yao*1, Shuo Ye Guan Xing*1

"Dong dong dong."

There was a gentle knock on the door.

The door opened, and Mei was standing outside, clutching a pillow.

"Rainwater got into my room, and my bed is soaked. Could you...?"

The implication was that she wanted to sleep with Ziyao.

Today's thunderstorms were beyond many people's expectations, even though the weather forecast predicted sunny skies.

"Please come in."

Ziyao, of course, couldn't let the girl sleep on the sofa, so she nodded and agreed to Mei's request.

The girl was very happy to receive permission.

As if worried that Ziyao might change her mind, she quickly put the pillow away.

A short while later, the knocking sounded again.

Who is it this time?

With a puzzled look in her eyes, Ziyao saw Kiana, who was also hugging a pillow.

"The thunder keeps making it hard to sleep. Well... since you can't sleep either, I'll reluctantly keep you company."

Kiana casually came up with an excuse she thought was foolproof.

This way, I can get closer to Ziyao.

A faint scent of bellflower lingers in the air, somewhat like the scent of newly opened water lilies.

I've never paid attention to these things before, but I've suddenly become concerned about them for some reason.

"It's too crowded. Why don't you ask Bronya for help?"

"squeeze?"

Kiana was a little confused. Wasn't the bed quite big?

Looking through the crack, she saw Mei sitting on the edge of the bed, smiling gently at her.

"..."

The white-haired girl suddenly fell silent, and the hand holding the pillow pulled down.

It was only then that she remembered that the two were close and that Mei liked Ziyao.

I make a special bento every morning and pay attention to everything related to it....

Whether it was her or Bronya, everyone had a vague idea.

On one side is my best friend, on the other is the person I admire...

I'm incredibly conflicted, caught between a rock and a hard place.

"You look a little pale, could it be a cold?"

Seeing the lively Kiana suddenly quiet down, Ziyao asked in confusion.

He reached out and touched the girl's forehead; it was slightly warm.

"No, I don't agree. At the very least, I want to sleep with Mei!"

As if it were all an illusion, the girl returned to normal in the next second, took two steps back, and then walked around her into the room.

"Really... it's just thunder..."

Mei didn't push Kiana away as she hugged her, but instead gently stroked Kiana's long hair, her tone tinged with helplessness.

"Mei is the best~"

Why can't things be a little worse...?

Looking at Mei's gentle profile, Kiana felt a pang of guilt.

"I'm going to sleep on the sofa."

Ziyao said helplessly, "The three of us are a bit cramped. Should we get a bigger bed sometime?"

"That won't do. How can the master give up his seat?"

Mei tugged at Ziyao's sleeve and shook her head.

"I'm making an exception and allowing you to sleep with Mei, but... you'll be under supervision."

Kiana crossed her arms, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"The sofa is soft, it's not like I'm sleeping on the floor."

Ziyao used to sleep on the streets, so compared to that, her current conditions are incredibly luxurious.

Kiana eagerly raised her hand and said, "I slept with it too!"

Having also been a wanderer, Kiana had some experience.

"How could this be...? Isn't it very dangerous to be out alone...?"

As a young lady from a wealthy family, Mei had never experienced such a predicament before, and couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"It's not as scary as I imagined. The main thing is to keep an eye on your luggage to prevent it from being stolen. Sometimes kids throw empty water bottles at us."

If you're unlucky, some young people riding modified bikes might deliberately spit on you when they pass by.

Of course, Ziyao didn't say the last part.

She also summarized some experience: try to sleep in banks or places with surveillance cameras.

Although being watched is embarrassing, it's better than being in danger.

"If only I had been there..."

Mei murmured, never expecting that the girl had experienced something like this.

"That's right, I'll scare them so much they'll never dare to leave the house again!"

Kiana patted her chest and said that anyone who dared to bully her had been beaten to a pulp.

"Hey, Mei, wait a minute...?"