Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

After leaving his instructions, he boarded a ship and departed.

"So urgent...?"

Ziyao was puzzled; she had originally thought it would provide more labor.

"Ignore that boring fellow, servant. I'm going to choose a room later; I still need someone to serve me."

Approaching the fence, Xilin pushed open the iron gate.

Unexpectedly, the iron gate, which had been in disrepair for many years, crashed to the ground with a loud bang, shaking off the rust that had turned brown from oxidation.

"Vulnerable and utterly useless, the human world should just be destroyed."

Xilin muttered to herself, her face dark, that a mere broken iron gate had somehow embarrassed her.

Or we could just sink the entire estate into the imaginary space.

The next second, Ziyao took her hand.

The gloom on Celine's face vanished instantly. "You want to plead for it?"

"I have a favor to ask of you. How about I treat you to dessert afterwards? Only someone as noble as you, a queen, could do that."

Ziyao emphasized her approval of Xilin in her words, which made the other person feel a little smug.

"Hehe... Since you've asked me for help, I might as well make an exception this time."

With Xilin's consent, Ziyao revealed her purpose.

"This mansion has been neglected for many years, and many things need repair and cleaning. Could you please accompany me to buy some things?"

"After all, this is where we live together."

As she spoke, Ziyao gave Xilin a piece of candy.

With the help of the Herrscher of the Void's abilities, the ultra-long journey is completed in the blink of an eye.

Shielding devices had been installed in the vicinity beforehand, so neither World Serpent nor Schicksal could detect the Herrscher's spatial warp movements.

"As you wish,"

This world still has some redeeming qualities...

In the next paragraph, Sirin softened her tone and abandoned her idea of ​​destroying the world.

How easily fooled, Herrscher.

Everyone thought so.

.....

As Ziyao said, most of the exquisite wooden railings and the paper lanterns with candle wicks hanging from the eaves were covered in dust.

With its artificial hills, cobblestone paths, and stages for washing hands and offering sacrifices, it's easy to mistake it for a shrine if you didn't know better.

However, it is worth noting that this is a manor villa, and these shrine items are merely props and embellishments to enhance the atmosphere.

"Hey, is Yang planning to make us do hard labor here?"

"It's up to you, Dr. Tesla."

“This is a daunting task,” Einstein said, patting Tesla on the shoulder and clutching his chest.

"You're all serious, are you trying to cause trouble? You're not leaving here!"

"Didn't the two PhDs invent a robot that can sweep the floor?"

Mei asked, wiping the table with her finger, only to find it covered in dust.

“Some were razed to the ground.”

Mei remained silent.

She glanced at Ziyao furtively, then picked up the broom.

"I'm not good at cleaning, let's all work together."

The girl smiled and secretly added a point to her score.

"Fortunately."

Ziyao nodded and handed Meiyi a handkerchief.

Sirin, standing next to her, instantly understood why Mei had suddenly become so enthusiastic.

"Mere filth, useless dust."

She also mustered her energy and created a spatial vortex with her bare hands. The powerful suction took away the surrounding air, forming a wind that caused the tables and chairs to shake violently.

"Stop using your supernatural powers!"

Tesla said bitterly, "Isn't this just making things more chaotic?"

"..."

"Ahem... Servant, I have some free time now and would like to spare some for you."

Realizing she had made things worse, Xilin turned her head away, suppressing the rising temperature in her ears, and changed the subject.

Volume 1: Chapter 217 New Stronghold (Part 3)

Before going to buy the tools, Theresa pulled Ziyao aside by herself.

"She really cares about you..."

Peeking quietly out the door, Xilin saw that Ziyao was waiting for her.

Theresa murmured, somewhat lost in thought.

Then, she cleared her throat.

"I'll be frank."

"I participated in the Second Honkai Impact, in 2000, and a lot of things happened."

"Cirin... could you please stay with her all the time?"

“Long-lasting emotions can eliminate hatred towards humanity... Even someone like Grandpa agreed with this.”

"If malice and sorrow can be released, the Honkai cannot exploit and control them."

Even without that purpose...

Recalling the past, and remembering the death of a certain S-class Valkyrie, Theresa's eyes were filled with melancholy, and her feelings were complicated.

"Oh, isn't this a bit too sudden? I'll talk to you properly at a convenient time later."

It would take too much time to talk about the Second Honkai Impact now; it's better to discuss it another time.

"This is my personal wish, and I am willing to grant you any request."

"The ability to create bodies must be a considerable burden for you, right?"

Theresa heard from Kiana that, for some reason, Ziyao is still unable to separate them.

In short, she hoped that Ziyao could spend more time with Kiana and Xilin.

“I understand that it would be too willful and selfish to leave the responsibility to you.”

"Please, I'm willing to accept any form of compensation."

Xilin was intentionally or unintentionally avoiding Theresa, a fact that even Ziyao noticed.

The latter was in a dilemma; she wanted to get closer, but was also afraid of being disliked.

Therefore, they had no choice but to ask the person Sirin trusted most for help.

“You’re in a bit too much of a hurry, Theresa.”

This is just the beginning.

The girl tossed her long hair aside and said calmly.

"However, I promise you."

After hearing the words of thanks, she said goodbye and accompanied Xilin to buy supplies.

Knowing she couldn't delay any longer, Theresa didn't try to stop her. Instead, she chose to be alone and quietly reflect on her future direction.

By noon, we had bought all the basic necessities.

Upon entering the main hall, one finds it spotlessly clean, with Jizo's Soul placed on the sword-setting platform.

Tesla sat in front of the door, lifting his shirt up and down around his abdomen to create airflow and cool himself down from the heat.

Springtime is so annoying, it's so hot.

"Aren't you hot?"

"My exercise level is relatively low, and taking off clothes casually is not the behavior of a lady."

"Hello....."

"Thank you for your hard work, both PhDs."

To reward everyone for their hard work, Mei specially made a chilled salad.

During the break, Seele suddenly mentioned that there seemed to be other people at the shrine.

Tesla stated that this was impossible, as the area was confirmed to be uninhabited and an asset of Anti-Entropy.

"It looks like she has two pink ears, but she's walking too fast for Seele to see clearly."

"Fairy?"

"Wouldn't it be more convincing to say it's a Honkai Beast?"

"Bronya didn't detect any life signs; Seele might have misread it."

“…”

Everyone chatted casually, making small talk, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and harmonious.

The house is very large, and it will take several days to clean it thoroughly.

Mei and Seele helped each other clean the room first, so that everyone could rest.

Celine clapped her hands, and the brand-new bed sheet she had ordered in advance was delivered.