Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Through the video footage from Changkong City, she concluded that an organization was helping Kiana.

Anti-entropy, the World Serpent, or a traitor to destiny?

Standing in the cold wind, Rita's eyes were sharp as she surveyed the situation like a lone wolf, pondering how to capture Kiana, who was hiding in Moonsea City.

"Miss World Serpent, it seems you're not vigilant enough."

The small, bronze-colored leather boots encased her delicate feet, which were then covered by white over-the-knee socks. The long, lotus-shaped skirt obsequiously concealed her most intimate areas, leaving no room for anything else.

Theresa tilted her head slightly, quite pleased with the trap she had set.

"Indeed, we were so focused on being wary of Rita that we didn't realize there was another team of Valkyries."

Both sides were disguised; Ziyao didn't recognize the three of them at all, and the other side was the same.

"Are you admitting defeat?"

Seeing that Ziyao showed no sign of resistance and instead lay comfortably on the sofa, Theresa asked in confusion.

"Don't rush into it. Why don't you think about where my confidence comes from?"

With the Plague Gem in hand and the initial doll still available, even adding more Valkyries wouldn't be a problem.

"I don't care, I just want to know where Kiana is."

Theresa believed that Ziyao was stalling for time and choosing to avoid the issue, so she got straight to the point.

"do not know."

"You're lying. The security camera on the street corner in District 2 recorded your voice. Want to hear it?"

In the recording, Ziyao mentioned Kiana.

"Pretty smart. Which team from Destiny do you belong to?"

Please answer my question directly.

Theresa stood up and said seriously, her tone containing a hint of anxiety that she herself did not notice.

Rita has also arrived in Moonsea City; she must hurry.

Losing a friend is already a terrible experience for everyone, and we can't afford to lose another one.

If she couldn't even protect Kiana, it would be a betrayal of Ziyao's sacrifice, and she would have no face to face her own conscience.

Kiana has left; she is no longer in Moonsea City.

"Where's the evidence?"

"We're friends, and lately we've been sleeping in the same bed together quite often."

"You've been lying all along, do you know what you're going to face?"

Unauthorized trespassing, damaging property, causing harassment...

These charges could easily land the girl in front of me in prison for several years.

"If you're willing to tell the truth, I'm willing to vouch for you and have someone send you away from here."

The saying goes, "Give a stick and then a sweet date," meaning to first let the other party experience the consequences before giving them hope.

"Hehe...you overestimate me."

The girl was not frightened at all; instead, she smiled faintly.

A gentle and composed gaze met Theresa's; her eyes were incredibly clear, reflecting only the figure before her.

For a moment, Theresa felt that Ziyao didn't seem like a bad person.

"I am merely a pawn on the chessboard; only the player knows the course of the game."

"This land is ever-changing, with countless events forming tangled threads, intertwining cause and effect to create a situation. We are caught in the middle, so how can we possibly see everything clearly?"

"Just what...do you know?"

The bishop is preparing a mysterious plan, Kiana is missing, and there's the World Serpent organization...

Clenching her fists, Theresa felt a tightness in her chest. They knew nothing, constantly being swept along and drifting about.

[Congratulations! You have solved the riddle and received 541 Crystals (+25%)!]

The system notification sounded, and Ziyao couldn't help but shed tears upon receiving the rare villain bonus.

"Lady Lisa, what is this...?"

During the conversation, the door opened, and Anna returned ahead of schedule.

I ran into Lady Rita on the way, and when I got to the supermarket I realized I didn't have my wallet, so I turned back.

"Anna, we are..."

Anna trusted Ziyao a lot, and Theresa didn't know how to explain it for a moment. After all, they only wanted to get useful information and didn't tell Anna the truth.

"Miss Zi is a good person, please don't misunderstand."

Seeing Mei holding a knife and the room windows locked, Anna sensed something was wrong and immediately blocked Ziyao's way.

"We won't hurt her, we just want to ask some questions. Could you please step aside for a moment?"

Theresa winked secretly, signaling Mei to put the sword away.

"Lady Lisa, I wish to receive your promise."

"I promise."

"Theresa said softly."

It took a tremendous amount of effort to finally get Anna out.

"Purple, just like we said, we won't hurt you."

"Kiana is our friend. If you can tell us anything about her, we are willing to provide you with shelter."

Some organizations threaten or coerce their employees to keep quiet and obey orders.

To get them to talk, you have to make them feel secure.

"Not interested in."

“It seems you do know something,” Theresa sighed softly. “State your conditions, and we’ll consider them.”

The girl's next words made her unable to hold back.

"I'm not short of money, so why don't you give yourself to me?"

His gaze roamed over Theresa without restraint, causing Theresa to clutch her chest tightly.

"you...?!"

She said angrily, "Don't you feel ashamed to say such things?"

"Kidding."

"I have some things to attend to, so I won't be able to keep you all company any longer."

Using the stargazing doll secretly, she suddenly had a feather fan in her hand.

Mei drew her sword to stop him, but she was too late.

The strong wind shattered the glass and tore down the curtains, temporarily blocking everyone's view.

When I looked again, Ziyao had already disappeared.

"Tsk, this is really tough to deal with."

If she were to act without hesitation, Theresa was confident she could keep her opponent in check.

But she had promised Anna that she wouldn't harm her, which allowed Anna to escape.

"Sister Lisa, our guess was right, they are the breakthrough point."

Bronya turned off the miniature lie detector and emerged from the shadows.

How accurate is the data?

"17%."

Lie detectors are inherently highly uncertain and should only be used as a reference.

"That's enough. Let's rest for today and move on tomorrow."

Finding hope gave Theresa a renewed sense of motivation.

Volume 1: Chapter 152 What if I took it all for real? (Part 2)

In the courtyard, Mei took off her disguise and practiced swinging a bamboo sword in the snow.

Since returning from Krosten two weeks ago, the girl has resumed the training she once considered difficult.

Who would have thought that just two years ago, she was a sheltered young lady from a wealthy family?

My palms were rubbed raw and red from prolonged exercise.

He swung the unsharpened bamboo sword repeatedly in the air, making a swishing sound as it cut through the air.

"Mei-neechan, take a rest."

Bronya served hot tea and asked with concern.

The girl's temples were studded with snowflakes, and her shoulders were white. Each swing of her sword would shake off some snowflakes, which would soon be covered by falling snow.

"Bronya, how's the investigation going?"

“Rita is investigating at the Medicine Museum, but she can’t find any clues there, which I think is good news.”

"Where is Zi and her accomplices?"

"At a nearby hotel, the school principal decided to take action tomorrow morning and cut the Gordian knot."

I got caught out by a single person today, so the other party will definitely be on their guard.

They had traveled a long way, taking a train all day to get here, and they needed to rest.

Once the enemy lowers their guard tomorrow, they can take them down one by one.

"Mei-nee, please come back and rest. If you keep going like this, your health will really deteriorate."