Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

She actually hoped Rita was here, as it saved her a lot of trouble.

"Yes, Miss Ziyao."

Faced with sawdust scattered all over the floor, the competent maid calmly picked up a broom; it was nothing more than a matter of lifting a finger for her.

After Otto left, the Valkyries stayed behind to help clean up the mess.

Clearly, the bishop's arrival had taken them by surprise.

At that moment, Theresa unleashed an immense burst of power, holding back Durandal.

If we hadn't prepared in advance, the girls might have actually escaped.

"Marriage is exactly what it sounds like."

"We cannot always be in a passive position, being led by others."

Mei was still puzzled. "What's the connection...?"

Bishop Otto is Theresa's relative, so he'll naturally attend the wedding. Could it be...?

"Your Excellency has several clones. If you think that using a diversionary tactic will work, you're likely to be disappointed."

Rita put down the broom and kindly reminded him.

At the same time, she also dispelled Mei's speculation.

"What if I said I could get Kiana to attend the wedding?"

Countless failed plot attempts have proven that sailing the Hyperion to Schicksal headquarters was a mistake, and instead, it played right into their hands.

Otto wanted to use Kiana's friends to achieve his goal of controlling the Herrschers.

Conversely, they are essential as key elements of the plan.

Even if a trap is set, the other party has no choice but to willingly fall into it.

"Then we can get Kiana back."

Theresa slammed her hand on the table.

She still had doubts in her heart. Ziyao only told her the result, but did not reveal the specifics.

If it's really as the girl says, then the rest will be much simpler.

"...Rita thought it was impossible."

Rita, who was standing nearby, heard the entire conversation between the three of them.

It was an obvious trap, like a trap set at Hongmen.

How could a bishop who was always so intelligent and wise possibly step inside?

The black-haired girl smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.

As afternoon quietly approached, Rita boarded the transport plane returning to Destiny.

Sitting on a bench in the bridge corridor, the conversations of the girls kept flashing through her mind.

Miss Ziyao is going to marry Lady Theresa....

"You've worked hard. Was the cleanup work tiring?"

Her blonde hair was tied into a ponytail for easy movement, and her combat uniform was changed into hot pants and a short-sleeved shirt.

Durandal had just finished her workout and was on her way back to the rest room when she saw Rita alone.

"I'm sorry, I was just thinking about some things and I'm sorry to have worried Lady Durandal."

Rita flashed her signature smile and made way for the other person.

"I have a mission the day after tomorrow, so I probably won't be able to go."

Feeling refreshed after exercising, Durandal handed Rita a white letter with Otto's name on it.

After returning to Destiny Airport with the envelope, Rita handed it to Otto.

"Your Excellency, what do you think should be done?"

Open the slip of paper; it is covered with neat and beautiful handwriting.

The invitation was simple: he and Kiana would attend a wedding in Klossen three days later.

Ziyao also said that she would give a big gift.

Otto was silent for a moment, then poured out the red wine on the table.

"Cancel the work for the next few days and prepare."

"My lovely granddaughter is getting married, how can I, as an elder, be absent?"

He said in a deep voice, looking in the direction of St. Freya Academy.

At first glance, the letter seemed like a simple invitation, but only he understood the hidden meaning within it.

The girl was fully aware of his plan.

Such insightful observations ironically put him at odds with others.

He greatly admired Ziyao, even as a rival.

Just as Ziyao expected, he would also bring Kiana along.

"Your Excellency, Rita believes you can go alone..."

Rita was stunned; Otto had actually chosen to walk into the trap.

Both sides spoke vaguely, their words filled with riddles.

..

night.

On the Moon Throne, the two doctors had been waiting for a long time.

"Whoa, it's you?!"

Tesla was startled by Ziyao; the girl had left her with considerable psychological trauma.

I almost died of embarrassment at the bank last time, luckily the Rosalia sisters are clueless.

She has a pretty face, but she likes to do bad things.

After finishing, she acted as if nothing had happened and even asked in a concerned and gentle tone, "What's wrong?"

The devil, absolutely the devil.

"Quiet down, Dr. Tesla."

Although the Moon Throne caught fire, the damage was mostly on the surface, which is a stroke of luck amidst the misfortune.

Einstein's voice was languid and steady, giving people a sense of security.

"I have already questioned the alliance leader about the cooperation."

"Anti-Entropy is willing to provide technical and resource assistance. The Herrscher must not be allowed to descend again and repeat the tragedy of the second Honkai."

Where did Walter go?

Theresa asked, puzzled, "Why are there only two doctors?"

With the help of the First Herrscher, they will have an unparalleled advantage playing on their home turf.

"Yang is currently unable to extricate himself; he is in a place far beyond human common sense and imagination."

"Speaking of which... the plan itself is fine, but the fact that it involves marrying Ms. Theresa is quite a surprise."

According to Ziyao's plan, Anti-Entropy needs to deploy equipment and personnel in Klossten Town to prevent a possible collapse.

The plan is fine, but whether the other party will take the bait remains to be seen.

"Hey, what if we come back empty-handed?"

Tesla bluntly stated that he should always keep his distance from Ziyao.

"Of course, so we should take the initiative and stab the Destiny headquarters in the back."

Immediately afterwards, Ziyao proposed an even more outrageous plan.

Volume One: Chapter 112 Before Departure

Resettling students, repairing damaged facilities, clearing out the assassins...

After half a day of cleaning up, the academy finally returned to normal.

In the blink of an eye, it was already dark.

"Click—"

Theresa dragged her slightly tired body back to her dormitory. The familiar sofa seemed to be missing something, feeling empty.

Unexpectedly, the bishop himself organized a group of people and snatched Kiana from her.

They watched helplessly, without any chance to resist.

Recalling her helplessness, Theresa clenched her small fists and went to Ziyao's room without saying a word.

"Please take a seat."

Her smooth, dark hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, and the girl's pretty face was reflected in the dressing mirror.

If it weren't for the girl's presence, Theresa would already be on her way to confront the girl.

What holds her heart together is the promise the young girl made.

For some reason, she was willing to believe even though it was just a few random words.

“…”

Ziyao closed her eyes to rest, saying very little.

Mei held a comb and gently helped her style her long hair from behind.

Given the situation, Mei was also very anxious, as her important friend's situation was uncertain and she was constantly in danger.

But as Ziyao said, the more critical the situation, the calmer we must remain.

To go against destiny means to face a behemoth that cannot be easily dismissed with a few words.