Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Whether it was the day before yesterday or now.

The World Serpents wouldn't have appeared here for no reason; they must have some connection with Kiana.

“We, the chosen ones, have no intention of being your enemies.”

Ziyao stepped forward. The fact that the opponent was able to grab Kiana so easily showed that they were not weak.

It's better to avoid trouble; a peaceful resolution is best.

Unfortunately, the other side seems to regard them as enemies.

"What exactly are you planning?"

Theresa said in a deep voice, her hand tightly gripping Judah's chains.

With the clue right in front of us, how can we let it go so easily?

You go first, I'll take care of things here.

Kiana gave Ziyao a look, indicating that she wouldn't use the Void Law's abilities and that Ziyao would catch up soon.

"Thanks for your hard work."

He smashed the Rubik's Cube in his hand, and a thick fog rose up.

Seeing this, Theresa swung her chains and cleared away the smoke in a few moves, but Ziyao, who should have been standing there, disappeared.

Just as she was about to investigate, Kiana didn't give her the chance.

He sprinted towards Theresa, grabbed her hand, and slammed her backward.

"Hmph, I'm not that easy—hiss..."

The immense force lifted her up and slammed her against the wall.

Theresa clutched her chest in pain, momentarily stunned by the girl's incredible strength.

Is this still human?

Using the reaction force, Kiana leaped onto the wall.

It has to be said that the feeling of being full of power is fascinating.

If Ziyao hadn't said that this force would harm her sooner or later and that they had to separate, she really would have been reluctant to part with it.

"How pitiful... completely kept in the dark, just like I used to be."

Destiny is not unjust; it is about using any means necessary to achieve one's goals.

Kiana realized that the others were completely unaware and seemed to have been used as pawns.

With a sigh, she fled toward the street corner, with Mei in hot pursuit.

Kiana remained calm, found a crowded place and hid in a corner, causing Mei to lose track of her target immediately.

However, she didn't leave; instead, she chose a spot with a wide view and waited.

After a long standoff, Mei, unsure whether Kiana had truly escaped, finally had to give up.

Seeing Mei leave, Kiana remained crouched in the corner.

Sure enough, less than half a minute later, Mei returned, deliberately trying to lure her out.

Kiana remembered this trick very clearly when playing hide-and-seek in St. Freya, and never expected it to come in handy.

After confirming that Mei had really left, Kiana wandered around the streets for a while to avoid being tracked before returning to the hotel.

Standing in front of the door, she paused for a moment before saying, "I'm back."

As soon as I opened the door, a rich aroma of coffee wafted out.

"Thank you for your hard work. Would you like your coffee unsweetened or half-sweet?"

She was greeted not by Ziyao, but by a girl with cherry-red hair.

"Yae Sakura...?"

Kiana had accessed Rin's memories within the Jizo Mitama, so she naturally recognized the girl in front of her.

Stepping into the living room, Ziyao was fiddling with the grinder, continuously adding coffee beans and crushing them.

"I am not a phantom of the past; I truly exist before you."

Yae Sakura noticed Kiana's confusion; in Kiana's eyes, she was a memory residing within the Divine Key.

Actually, that's not the case. Due to various special reasons, she had to recuperate in the Jizo-myo-no-Tama for a while.

Being able to get out for half an hour was already a struggle, but seeing that Ziyao was safe and sound was enough to make me feel satisfied.

"Will the evidence we obtained today be enough to bring down that unscrupulous company?"

"uncertain."

"A local bully is not a snake; it's more like a tree, with a complex network of roots buried deep underground, entangled with too many vested interests."

Frankly speaking, they have no money or power, so it would be very difficult for them to bring down such a behemoth.

"By the way, is this yours? I found it on the bed."

After saying that, Ziyao returned the small box, which was carved with delicate lilies, to Kiana, who was blushing.

"Um, do you know what's inside?"

Kiana avoided Ziyao's gaze, feeling embarrassed.

"I don't know, I've never seen it before, what is it?"

You'll find out the day after tomorrow!

"...?"

After listening, Ziyao still didn't understand.

You idiot, you've even forgotten your own birthday?

Kiana hugged the box to her chest and whispered.

Sister Xilin, do you think Ziyao sees me this way...?

Like? Best friend? Almost lovers?

Even in the previous cycle, they couldn't be together.

That regret is still hard to forget, even now.

She wanted to express her feelings, and the day after tomorrow would be the best day.

But when it comes to this, she starts to hesitate again.

[Ha, if you're so eager to know, why don't you just ask her directly?]

Don't be so direct. Even I know I need to use a roundabout approach, understand?

"Thank you, I understand."

As Kiana approached the bedroom, intending to find Ziyao, she overheard the two talking inside.

"You mean Mei... tsk, you saw everything that day...?"

"Yes, Sakura, it's okay. It's best if you're happy."

"Next time I'll hang the Jizo shrine in the living room..."

"As for Mei, I like her very much."

Hey, you like it?

Outside the door, Kiana froze, her heart skipping a beat.

"And Kiana, Bronya... everyone is very important, at least that's what I think, including you, Sakura."

Ziyao delivered a dismissive remark in a serious tone, while Kiana's focus was entirely on the previous sentence.

"I like Mei."

He murmured each word.

My heart was clenched, and my breathing became somewhat difficult.

That makes sense, after all, Mei arrived earlier than her...

Volume 1: Chapter 150 Caught Alone

"Those two thieves stole something very important to us, Lady Lisa, please help us."

More than the financial loss, they were worried about the photos that Ziyao and her companion had taken of the factory, as well as many other things that were not meant to be seen.

Especially that room in the center...

If this were made public, not only would these managers be in deep trouble, but the entire company would be shut down.

"What did you take?"

Theresa wondered if this could be a clue to finding the two of them.

"Um... some materials that Destiny sent us for processing, as well as our company's confidential documents."

The heavily made-up female manager, sweating nervously, said, "I've deceived a female warrior of cadre rank."

She kept glancing at Theresa's expression, worried about saying the wrong thing.

The people around them held their breath, nervously looking at each other.

"Nia, is there any way to track them down?"

Theresa had a feeling that the key might lie with the two of them.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. The World Serpent wouldn't come to this small place for no reason, and with Rita also coming... this is definitely not a coincidence.

"Please give me half a day."

"Please, we will send you a small token of our gratitude after the matter is resolved. Please do not refuse."

In order to get this matter settled, the female supervisor had someone send her a golden flower.

Theresa had no interest in money and refused them outright.

During the conversation, Mei, who had been chasing Kiana, returned.