Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Hearing Ziyao's high praise for her, Rita covered her mouth and smiled, exuding elegance and poise.

However, she didn't quite agree with the last point.

The girl is not as simple as she appears.

She was lucky she held back in the last battle, otherwise she would have been seriously injured.

Volume 1: Chapter 187 Undercurrents (Part 1)

As Ziyao was going downstairs, she was bumped into by a small, soft body.

Then I felt a chill on my bottom and collapsed to the ground.

The culprit, carried away by inertia, also fell to the ground.

"Hey, you errand boy, the rumor isn't true, why are you so nervous?"

Several Valkyries emerged from around the corner, each carrying a strange doll.

“Miss Theresa, please be careful of your surroundings when you walk.”

Rita frowned slightly, only helping up Ziyao who had been knocked down; the more she looked at the girl, the more pleasing she became.

Upon hearing this, Theresa belatedly realized that she had bumped into someone.

Looking up, I saw a very pretty girl. When I fell, I bumped into her, which is why I didn't feel any pain.

She bowed slightly to express her apology, "I'm sorry, it was my fault."

After saying that, she didn't linger and hurried downstairs.

A full day and a half has passed since she arrived, and she still hasn't found Einstein, who was traveling with her.

The Valkyries were chatting about all sorts of gossip in the break room when they happened to mention someone who looked remarkably like the Doctor.

I heard that the other party is looking for the "Truth or Dare Puppet" that is circulating in the public, and not long ago they inquired about it downstairs at the headquarters.

I was in a bit of a rush to catch up.

Please allow me to see you off.

Rita smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.

Clearly, she knew that this Theresa was real.

Back in the apartment, Seele took a nap on the bed, while Bronya sat beside her with concern, gently stroking the girl's long hair.

The calendar on the table was circled in red, pointing directly to tomorrow.

———Investigation Day.

In order to combat the Herrscher of Honkai and Corruption, Bishop Durandal will conduct investigations in several districts.

Anyone corrupted by the Honkai will be sent for 'purification'.

Seele exudes an aura of decay, and she's somewhat worried...

Gazing at the girl's peaceful sleeping face, Bronya clenched her fists, her expression complex.

Her premonitions are always very accurate.

But this time, she hoped she was wrong.

After lunch, she told Xier to stay in the apartment, as she was going out on a mission.

"bay~"

Bronya, who was a few sizes older than her, yawned and waved.

"Don't do anything strange to Seele."

"That would be very lonely."

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"do not like."

Big Duck leaned against the corner of the table, her slender white fingers lightly touching her red lips, and Bronya instantly understood what she meant.

"After you come back, it will be as you wish."

If it were the first time, Bronya would certainly refuse.

If there's one, there will be two...

For some reason, I can't bring myself to dislike them too much.

Even if the girl in front of you is indeed your future self, does kissing conform to universal ethical standards?

"Hook?"

The girl approached him, but unfortunately, she was turned away.

With the door closed, only she and Seele remained in the room.

The system interface opens, showing that there are 3,000 crystals remaining.

Ziyao plans to save up to upgrade her Puppeteer skill and also draw puppets.

Today is a double-up banner with a toxic atmosphere, so Ziyao decided to try a single pull.

[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining 1 Fake Blood Capsule]

Blue quality, but still bad luck.

Should I invite Kiana to join my next gacha pull...?

After working all morning, I felt a little sleepy when I returned to my warm room.

Without any hesitation, Ziyao crawled into bed and used the adorable Xier as a pillow.

"Sister...sister?"

I sensed something amiss, and then I was enveloped in a soft, warm embrace from behind.

Seele narrowed her eyes and rubbed against me like a kitten.

With a warm and soft body in her arms, Ziyao slept very comfortably. When she woke up, it was getting dark.

"Where are you going, sister?"

A piece of the thick blanket was pulled away, and a cold breeze sneaked in.

When Xi'er opened her eyes, she saw Ziyao sitting in front of the dressing table tidying up her long hair.

"Find a broken rock; it should still exist in this world."

Ziyao deliberately didn't directly say she wanted the gem, while secretly noticing the mark on Xier's neck.

She has a good idea.

Using the power of the Plague Gem, find another gem through a faint resonance.

If the distance is close enough, even she can sense the presence of the gem.

[Great opportunity, stick with her]

In the space of consciousness, Hei Xi urged.

Rather than relying on one person, it's better to depend on this 'older sister' who seems to have connections.

"Xi'er wants to go too."

She placed her hands flat on her full chest and said timidly.

He conjured a long scythe in his hand, signifying that he had the ability to protect himself and fight.

"Is it not allowed...?"

"Thank you, it will be much easier with Seele's help."

Ziyao nodded as she helped Xier put on the scarf to cover the mark.

"Ok!"

Seele is easily satisfied; even such a trivial gesture can make her happy.

The girl held the warm scarf tightly in her hand, then hugged Ziyao's arm from the side.

Just a few steps outside, I saw the Valkyrie standing guard at the street corner.

Rita said that two months ago, Schicksal defeated the Herrscher of Corruption.

However, the other party did not completely disappear. Instead, it transformed into some kind of existence that amplified the Honkai, spreading like a virus.

In order to counter it, Destiny implemented the most stringent preventative measures.

Using the Plague Gem, the two followed the faint signs of the disease to the outskirts of the city.

On the way, they were stopped at several checkpoints for routine checks.

Are you alright?

The Valkyrie on duty was worried when she heard that Ziyao was going to leave the city.

Xi'er kept her head down, worried that she would be discovered and cause trouble for Ziyao.

Fortunately, the process was uneventful.

The roads were buried by heavy snow, and there were fewer and fewer people around.

A sign stood not far away, warning that further ahead lay the edge of the city, where a collapse might occur.

But before they could even cross that line, trouble came knocking on their door.

Several clueless Honkai Beasts had been lying in ambush in the snow.

As soon as they passed by, it extended its sharp claws.

That's strange, when did this thing become so smart?

"Xier will try her best."

Taking a deep breath, the girl raised her long scythe.

The reaction to the battle activated the mark on his neck, and it flashed slightly.

A gaze fell upon him—