Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Tesla, who was in charge of monitoring the equipment, initially wanted to refuse, but then she thought that since the Bishop of Destiny had already come in, it wouldn't make a difference if she were one more.

If a bag of trash is left in the stairwell and no one cleans it up, it will quickly fill up with garbage; this is the so-called broken window theory.

"Never mind, let her in. She's not an important person anyway."

She rubbed her throbbing temples, explaining that she had been adjusting the positioning equipment to ensure everyone's safe journey through the Quantum Sea.

Returning our attention to the screen, Otto temporarily gave up trying to persuade Ziyao.

“Miss Zi, if you have any problems that you cannot solve, Destiny is always ready to welcome you.”

"Lady Theresa, you have important work to do today. Let's talk about it another time."

Rita was also eager to end the topic.

Einstein and Otto had some things to discuss privately, so the three of them temporarily left the rooftop.

Tomorrow is an important 'inspection day'. The current bishop, Durandal, has ordered the Valkyries to be focused and attentive, lest the Herrscher take advantage of any carelessness.

Several cities have already fallen due to negligence; we must not repeat the same mistake.

She has been paying close attention to this matter, and has been busy since morning, remaining on edge without letting up.

Rita thoughtfully brewed her a cup of black tea.

"Hey, wait a minute, you helper."

Durandal called out to Theresa, explaining that the purification room was short-staffed and asked her to fill in.

As for the Nightingale, her sister...

"Why don't you go and help too?"

Although she's weak, she's quite capable; she should be given some experience.

"Please rest assured, Miss Nightingale will do a good job on the mission."

Upon hearing that she would be in charge of providing guidance, Rita feigned flattery while pondering how exactly she should proceed.

They do not actually exist in this world, nor do they have corresponding memories. They can only act based on their specific environment and their location to avoid being exposed.

"Not satisfied?"

Seeing that Ziyao did not respond, Youlandail asked in confusion.

"I understand, dear sister."

"No matter which bishop it is, they're all a headache..."

Before leaving, Ziyao murmured.

With a double entendre, she and Theresa then took the elevator to the basement level.

As the feeling of weightlessness disappeared, the indicator jumped all the way to the bottom.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, a blast of cold air hit us, and warning signs were plastered everywhere.

As soon as she passed through the first security checkpoint, Ziyao was pricked with a needle.

I felt a slight pain in my arm, and by the time I realized what was happening, the syringe had already been withdrawn.

"This is an anti-corrosion factor, which has a great side effect on the body, but please rest assured that you only need to work for two days."

Valkyries don't need to worry about being corrupted by Honkai, because it's unavoidable; it's just a matter of degree.

Just to be on the safe side, the bishop still installed this device.

Rita, who had done thorough research beforehand, explained from the side.

Theresa, who was with them, was not pricked; she covered her forearm, seemingly having also felt the sting.

After coming down from here, she suddenly fell silent.

Not only her, but every Valkyrie on duty kept quiet and didn't say a word.

"Turn around, what's your name and address?"

In the lobby, a "canned man" wearing protective clothing spoke to an ordinary person, holding a registration form in his hand.

Not only are there Valkyries here, but also ordinary people exuding an aura of Honkai.

In this city, everyone affected by the collapse must be sent here for purification.

As for its nature, it's almost the same as a death sentence.

Everyone present turned pale, uneasy about what was about to happen, and fidgeted.

Some people with poor mental fortitude even buried their heads and sobbed, while a Valkyrie stood at the door holding a weapon.

During the purification process, some people become suicide soldiers, which is not uncommon. They are responsible for handling all emergencies.

They went through another security checkpoint and underwent a lengthy inspection before finally passing through.

Rita had been secretly observing Ziyao. She had a guess in her mind, but no corresponding evidence to confirm it.

"Hmm, no problem... Family history of genetic diseases?... No such history."

The girl answered fluently, casually observing everything around her.

"Sorry, please stay put."

Suddenly a commotion broke out ahead. The Valkyrie in charge of security told them to wait a moment and then went to investigate.

After all, she was the bishop's sister, so one of the Valkyries stayed behind to protect Ziyao's safety.

"Miss Zi, Rita has prepared a new lesson today. Do you have time at noon?"

As they spent more time together, Rita grew to admire Ziyao, believing she was perfect for being a maid.

"Not exactly well-off."

There's still my lovely Seele waiting at home, which makes me worry.

"Then let's save it for the afternoon."

Rita was very concerned about this matter, not only because Otto had ordered her to monitor it, but also for many personal reasons.

During the conversation, the commotion deep in the corridor not only did not subside, but actually escalated.

Soon, a disheveled girl came running out from around the corner, limping and panting as she leaned against the wall.

She was a very beautiful girl, but her pupils had turned jet black, and she exuded an aura of decay that made people frown.

Like boiling water, black gas kept emanating from her body, and her figure gradually crumbled like quicksand.

Behind them was the path to the elevator. She gritted her teeth and ran forward, with the sound of Valkyrie chasing after her coming from behind.

The will to survive ultimately could not overcome reality, and she collapsed at the gates of fate, falling right next to Ziyao.

"Get away from her immediately!"

Under the incredulous gazes of the Valkyries, and despite being warned, Ziyao still bent down and picked up the girl.

"It hurts, it hurts so much..."

The girl's body convulsed continuously, and the excruciating pain caused her to faint several times, only to be awakened again by the pain.

"Annoying things will pass quickly, it's okay... Take a deep breath, don't be nervous."

Ziyao gently stroked the girl's soft hair with her fingers and said softly.

Feeling herself in a soft, warm embrace, the girl became less volatile and stopped struggling.

She kept repeating that it hurt, and Ziyao gently comforted her, gradually clearing the girl's cloudy eyes.

"It'll be alright soon..."

She hugged him tightly, her voice growing softer.

"Um...."

Hope is a wonderful thing; it gives people strength and the courage to grit their teeth and persevere.

A warm embrace seems to allow one to be forever immersed in it.

Thump—!

The next second, a piercing gunshot startled the Valkyrie next to them, and the group turned pale instantly.

Ziyao's pretty face was stained with bright red blood, and the girl in her arms had completely lost her breath.

"Tidy up."

Standing up, Ziyao put away her pistol, her tone flat and cold as she watched everything unfold, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

The Valkyrie who had just come to protect her took a step back, unable to meet her gaze.

Theresa crouched down to check the girl's breathing, and her distress eased somewhat.

"Thank you."

She turned around and thanked them.

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"......"

Rita pondered for a moment, then smiled at Ziyao again.

After leaving the mess to the other Valkyries, the three of them made their way unimpeded into the depths of the Purification Chamber.

At the center was a huge, diode-shaped chamber. The Valkyrie guarding the door opened it clumsily, her eyes occasionally glancing at Ziyao.

"Hehe, Rita is starting to be a little afraid of Miss Nightingale too."

Rita's admiration grew stronger.

Rational, efficient, decisive... he perfectly fits the criteria for becoming a powerful person, it's just a pity that his physical fitness is a bit lacking.

Of course, this is not the most important thing.

What matters is the heart hidden beneath that appearance; that's the key to differentiating how one treats others.

Although he appears indifferent to strangers, the thoughtfulness and gentleness hidden beneath are genuine, and it is this contrast that makes him very interesting.

Even if the bishop didn't instruct her to keep watch, she would still pay attention.

"I'm not scared at all."