Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"Hmm, first time here?"

“I’ve been here before, but I didn’t see it very clearly at night. The guy with the messy hair kept making fun of me.”

Tesla complained, recalling unpleasant memories.

"This is my first time here, and seeing it in person is even more amazing than the pictures."

The enormous facility resembles the Hanging Gardens of Babylon from mythology, suspended high in the sky, far removed from all external strife.

Even if a collapse occurs, it is unlikely to affect the Schicksal headquarters.

"Hmph, do you need me to give you a history lesson about this place?"

Tesla crossed his arms and looked at Karen with curiosity, a hint of smugness in his eyes.

“Can you talk to me while carrying me on your back? It’ll feel like the male and female leads in a teen drama,” Karen suggested.

"I can't carry you."

Under a blue sky and white clouds, drones occasionally fly by as the Valkyries perform their duties, shuttling back and forth across the airport.

Their identities were not questioned at all, and they made their way into the airport.

The review process becomes stricter here; in addition to checking documents, they also have to make comparisons.

"Beep, please show your identification."

A drone stopped two people in front of the elevator in Experiment Building A.

Tesla gripped the handguard tightly; machines aren't as easy to talk to as humans, they only obey commands.

If an error is found in the identification document comparison, it will attract the attention of the Valkyrie on duty.

Before that, she has to smash this thing to pieces with one punch.

"Ding-dong~ Comparison complete, good morning, dear [Waibi Babu]."

The drone flashed a green light, and the elevator doors opened immediately.

"What kind of weird name is that?"

Tesla complained, and then followed them into the elevator.

Are you really sure the research data is here?

Fake documents can become invalid at any time, and every second you stay at the Tianming headquarters increases the risk.

"Of course not."

Karen scratched her head; she only knew that such a thing existed, but she relied entirely on her intuition to find it.

This journey to destiny has only two objectives: to obtain the 'Godslayer Spear' potion or research data, and to acquire the Plague Gem.

While Tianming is focusing his attention on his old subordinates, he should take advantage of the chaos to fish in troubled waters.

The two of them strolled around the floors like idle people, inevitably arousing suspicion.

When questioned, Karen immediately adopted a leader's demeanor.

"what time is it now?"

"Eight o'clock sharp, what's wrong?"

"There hasn't been a single person in Area A since 7 a.m. How are you doing your job?"

Karen pointed to the badge on her chest, which indicated a high rank, and her accusatory attitude immediately frightened the poor young woman on duty.

At this point, who cares whether the documents are genuine or not? All they think about is how to get out of trouble.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'll send someone over right away...!"

The girl bowed repeatedly in apology, and Karen nodded in satisfaction, "Don't let it happen again."

Tesla is completely baffled by this move; is this even possible?

Of course, this tactic won't work against higher-level employees.

Tesla saw this and deliberately avoided those Valkyries with high authority.

The two continued searching as they descended the elevator.

Biological laboratory, supernatural ability laboratory, Honkai reaction chamber...

Either lock the door, or there's nothing there.

I often walk by the river, so how can I not wet my shoes?

Just as they feared, the elevator crashed into Amber on the 17th basement level.

Otto's second-in-command and most trusted secretary.

Strike first...

Tesla reacted quickly, just as he was about to knock down Amber, when several Valkyries walked down the corridor.

"cut......"

Reluctantly abandoning the attack, she took Karen's hand, pretended not to see her, and forced herself to walk over.

"Please wait a moment, both of you."

Amber, who was holding the documents, called out to them.

Amber carefully looked the two of them up and down, especially Karen.

Tesla's heart was in his throat. Amber was Otto's secretary and not so easily fooled.

She gently tugged at Karen's sleeve.

"I am Amber, His Excellency the Bishop's assistant secretary. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The girl spoke first, bowing to the two of them.

"I've noticed you've been pacing back and forth. Are you perhaps unfamiliar with destiny?"

White hair in braids, a familiar face...

On the second floor, I saw a suspicious figure. I thought it was a rat that had infiltrated the Destiny, but it turned out to be Kallen.

The girl before me is probably another creation of His Holiness the Bishop; he's truly persistent.

No matter how hard you try, you can't bring someone back to life.

Amber always understood this, but never said it out loud.

"Hmm, this is my first time here. Could you please show me the way to get the experimental data on weapons against Herrschers?"

Karen greeted them familiarly and even asked Amber to lead the way.

A thief broke into the homeowner's house and then asked the homeowner to open the safe. What kind of midnight soap opera is this?

Did you bribe Otto's secretary?

Tesla, standing nearby, was completely bewildered and thought something was about to happen, but the two started chatting.

So you two know each other?

"I'm sorry, this is a top secret of Destiny. I can't even reveal the location unless you give me His Holiness the Bishop's warrant."

Amber shook her head, remaining tight-lipped about the secret.

"Um, may I take a look at the Plague Gem?"

"Hey, is this the important thing?"

Tesla reminded them that with the 'Godslayer Spear', they could defeat the Herrscher of the Void.

Why waste time trying to get the Plague Gem?

"No, Lord Tesla, we're afraid we won't make it in time."

The thing that Destiny is researching can indeed suppress the Herrscher of the Void, but considering the time constraints, by the time they get back to Krosten Town, it will be too late.

"Disease Gem...?"

"Yes, I want to see."

Amber looked puzzled at first, then nodded.

"No problem, please come with me."

After several twists and turns, Amber led the two to the 31st basement level.

Before entering the room, Karen's pistol fell into the elevator.

Tesla whispered a reminder, but Karen pretended not to know anything and deliberately ignored him.

Upon entering the storage room, a crimson, prismatic gem floated in the incubation chamber, radiating a dense amount of Honkai energy.

"Amber, aren't you worried about the gems being stolen if you leave them here?"

"Please rest assured, to obtain the gem, you must first disable the alarm system. If any error occurs, the alarm will sound immediately."

"Is that so...? That's quite thoughtful."

Karen fell into deep thought, then turned to Tesla.

"By the way, why did you call me just now?"

"Fool, you dropped your things."

Tesla crossed his arms and said irritably.

Karen's copy is really accurate, except she's missing a Colt.

She looked troubled. "I'm sorry, Amber, could you please help me retrieve it?"

"Alright, please take your time to look around. The armor prepared for this gem is right next to you."

The girl was completely unaware that she had been tricked, since Karen didn't know the way and had to go back to get it.

After sending Amber away, the two began to think of a way to take the gemstone.

Tesla was in a real bind; the script simply couldn't crack the protection program.

If someone tries to take over by force, the alarm will sound.

While troubled, Karen was surprisingly relaxed, saying, "That's why you shouldn't think too much at this time."