I am a female swordsman.

I made a note and then put this row of super-good-looking mature women and lolis in. The cute little loli and the understanding mature woman, who can resist these two?

"Don't cause trouble for Mitis."

Although the two little ones were relatively sensible, Huang Quan still reminded them not to be too lively in the elevator, just to be on the safe side. After all, this was Midis's workplace, and it would be a real shame if she were embarrassed or even lost her job because of them.

Alizee and Ophelia both nodded to indicate that they understood.

When Huang Quan saw Midis, her aunt, dressed in a professional office lady outfit, was hurrying from the work area to the rest area. It was the first time someone had brought her food, and Midis felt a warm feeling in her heart.

"Thanks, it's still hot...!" Midis opened the lunchbox and saw the neatly arranged fruits and vegetables, the perfectly sliced ​​braised pork, and the plump grains of rice. She felt her mouth water instantly. Being able to eat such a hot meal while working overtime was simply a treat!

"You're welcome."

It was just a small favor, and since he happened to need a walk anyway, Huang Quan didn't think he had done anything extraordinary.

"Mitis, is this where you work?" Alizee stared wide-eyed at the place, curiously observing. The princess, who had never seen such a white-collar workplace before, found it very novel.

"Mmm," Mitis mumbled, busy stuffing meat and vegetables into her mouth. She didn't have much time to eat while working overtime, and to avoid attracting that wicked boss, she had to eat quickly. Deep down, Mitis didn't want them to meet Natalia.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Intertwined

Midis still cares about Huang Quan, as well as the other two little ones who have just moved in.

Although we didn't spend much time together...

However, Mitis was still very concerned about the other two overly energetic little ones, especially given that her niece, Huang Quan, didn't seem particularly welcoming towards them. Mitis was afraid that Huang Quan might get angry and kick them out of the apartment!

Don't be fooled by Xiao Huangquan's cold demeanor.

That bad temper hidden beneath her expressionless face was exactly like her mother's; it could explode at the slightest spark. What frustrated Midis was that she didn't know what kind of spark could ignite Huang Quan's personality.

"Cough! Cough cough!!"

Midis, who was shoveling food into her mouth, accidentally choked because the suction was too strong.

She coughed violently, tears welling up in her eyes, but soon a comforting pat came from her back, and a cup of steaming hot tea was brought to Midis's lips.

"..."

As Huang Quanyanli performed all these actions, a hint of disdain seemed to flash deep in her eyes. The all-powerful niece, who hadn't uttered a word, launched an overwhelming tirade against her aunt, who was practically disabled in every way. "Even eating requires someone to take care of you, Aunt Midis. You're all grown up now, how come you're still like this? What's wrong with you?"

Salted Fish Catfish couldn't help but let his mind wander for a moment.

As for the one being imagined, Huang Quan didn't have such a complex inner world at all; he simply saw Midis choking and tried to soothe the scorpion. If Huang Quan knew Midis's thoughts, he would probably only get a meaningless sneer in return.

"Ah, he's alive!"

After a satisfying meal—or rather, a hearty meal—Mitis patted her slightly bloated belly and let out a contented sound. It would be wonderful if she could enjoy a hot meal prepared by Xiao Huangquan every day during her overtime work.

"Mitis, so this is where you work." Ophelia finally waited until Mitis finished dinner. "May I find an opportunity to preach here?"

As she spoke, her true intentions were revealed. The twin-tailed bishop shook her head excitedly, her two pigtails swinging back and forth. In this company filled with white-collar workers, developing one or two followers would be a truly fortunate thing for the GBL cult!

“You’ll be picked up by security and thrown out.” Midis gave a malicious smile, literally meaning that he would be picked up by security and thrown out of the company.

If Ophelia had actually done that, Mithras would have immediately pretended not to know her.

"Well……"

Realizing her delusion was impossible, Ophelia instinctively clutched her twin tails, looking utterly dejected. She really wanted to spread her faith; she would never surrender to the Epic Light Cult!

"Mitis, I miss you."

After waiting for half a day, Alizee finally saw her favorite Mitis finish her dinner. This noble little fellow sat with exceptionally upright posture while waiting, and possessed an aura that made people want to bow down. Just sitting there quietly, she exuded an elegant and noble charm that no one could ignore.

"I miss you too~~!" Unable to resist, Midis hugged Alizee and gently squeezed her little face. She couldn't help but want to kiss that pink and tender cheek.

The restless scorpion suddenly felt a chill on its neck!

The source of the chill, Huang Quan, was leisurely packing up his lunchbox, a hazy crimson glint in the corner of his eye. Midis suddenly realized that if she had confirmed some terrible facts and stepped into Huang Quan's minefield, Huang Quan, wielding the banner of righteous indignation, would definitely send her to prison without hesitation.

No! No!

Midis fawned over her with a fawning smile, lest her niece betray her.

There's a saying: good fortune never comes in pairs, but misfortunes never come singly.

Just as Mitis felt her chances of being sent to prison had greatly increased, a figure she deeply loathed and dreaded, carrying documents, suddenly appeared, causing Mitis's expression to drastically change! When did this devilish supervisor suddenly appear in the break room? Wasn't she in her office?!

The big thing is bad!

"Hoohoo."

Natalia's nose twitched sharply; the aroma wafting through the break room piqued her curiosity. What did her lovely subordinate, the beautiful Midis, have to do with this tempting, mouthwatering scent instead of working overtime in the office?

"You guys go quickly!" Before Natalia's gaze could fully fall on them, Midis quickly stood up and pushed Huang Quan, signaling her to leave quickly.

Don't let that guy see you!

"Hey, supervisor, what brings you out here? I was just about to report to you about the digital watch."

"Hmm... If I hadn't come out, you probably would never have walked into my office." Natalia smiled knowingly at her favorite subordinate. What you can't have is always the best; Mitis always felt uneasy, like she was being sentenced, whenever she entered the office—this was one of Natalia's rare pleasures.

Just as Natalia was about to have a chat with her subordinates, she caught a glimpse of a tall, slender figure from the corner of her eye.

Silver hair?

"Wait, miss!" Natalia, who was obsessed with silver hair, had a sudden thought. She shouted loudly in the direction of the figure and walked quickly past Midis!

"director!"

Midis instinctively tried to grab Natalia, but her hand was suddenly flung away!

Natalia, slowed down by half a step by Mitis, was a step behind. By the time she hurried, even jogging, to the door, the tall, slender figure had already disappeared. The ever-smiling Natalia stared at the closing elevator doors, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, her fingers clenched into fists, knuckles white!

As if remembering something, Natalia turned and went back to the rest area.

As expected, sensing the situation was turning sour, Mitis had already slipped back to the rest area, showing no respect for her supervisor whatsoever. Natalia watched Mitis diligently working, completely focused, before finally managing a smile that seemed to be both angry and intrigued.

"Heh, do you think I have no way out just because of this?"

Natalia's smile was unusually dangerous.

Originally like a lazy lion, she slowly rose from the softly sunlit ground after being provoked. The aura of a hunter rose as she set her sights on her prey; nothing that set her sights on could escape her grasp. Capturing her prey was only a matter of time!

Midis waited until the seemingly dangerous gaze behind her disappeared before she dared to relax, but knowing Natalia's personality well, Midis knew she wouldn't give up so easily.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Warriors

A sense of danger!

The moment Mitis urged him to hurry, Huang Quan, for the first time in a long time, felt the terrifying aura emanating from a predator that posed a threat to his life. The danger was so intense that Huang Quan felt as if he had returned to his vulnerable, powerless state, facing those alien creatures that preyed on humans!

The body reacts faster than the mind.

When Huang Quan walked out of Kanina's company and into the bustling crowd, she finally snapped out of this abnormal emotion!

"Very strong."

After stopping, Huang Quan slowly and softly revealed her true feelings. The woman with long red hair was definitely much stronger than herself, and the two shared a remarkably similar approach to swordsmanship. That was why Huang Quan was able to so clearly sense the other woman's power.

If my intuition is correct...

The opponent is probably also a [Sword Master]!

"Huang Quan, are you alright?" Ophelia asked fearfully, pulling Alizee away from Huang Quan by half a step, because Huang Quan seemed to be acting strangely at this moment.

There was an aura about him that instilled a strange sense of unease; the closer one got to Huang Quan, the stronger the feeling that one was approaching the executioner's blade. Ophelia and Alizee seemed to have naturally keen senses, able to detect the sword intent that Huang Quan was subtly stirring up.

The two little ones were frightened and huddled together, trembling.

Midis! Something's not right with your niece! How can you let such a dangerous person take care of two little girls like us?! Ophelia's resentment was practically reaching the heavens; she really, really, really, really didn't want to face this dangerous, expressionless woman!

Drawing his attention back to Ophelia's voice, Huang Quan glanced in her direction with his crimson pupils, then turned and walked back the way he came without saying a word.

Back to the apartment.

Alizee and Ophelia exchanged glances, as if Yomi had become normal? No, no, it should be said that she has always been dangerous, but now she has become relatively less dangerous and unapproachable.

"I remembered something..." Alizee nervously rubbed the hem of her clothes. Huang Quan's abnormal state reminded her of some special agents in the Heavenly Army who often had to infiltrate behind enemy lines. These special personnel, who did dirty work that could not be seen in the light, also had the feeling of swaying on a tightrope high in the air!

"It's like a pendulum; if it stops, it's equivalent to death."

Alizee's words sent a chill down Ophelia's spine, as if countless inexplicable cold emanated from her. A dangerous individual disguised as a normal person is far more terrifying than those who openly display malice!

"Wow, what you're saying sounds so scary...!"

Ophelia had already decided to return and pray to Lord Rost, who housed the great relic in the apartment. Since she'd been living there for free, she figured she might as well help the landlord's niece. Hmm, she'd decided; she'd go back and ask the wondrous Rost if he had any solutions!

………………

Arad Apartments, Swordfish Room.

“Great Touch… cough cough, great Lord Rost, today I pray to you for wisdom to dispel the doubts in my heart. Please tell me, can the niece of the owner of this house receive the help of the Great Blue Truth?”

Before the backpack-sized shrine, Ophelia prayed quietly and devoutly to the red octopus-like monster inside. She was speaking softly because on the way back, her conversation with Alizee had seemed too loud, and she had been subjected to the terrifying gaze of the Underworld.

I always feel like praying loudly will get me killed on the spot!

"Is that all? And then comes the reply?"

Alizee, who had no reverence for the GBL religion's sacred objects, stared wide-eyed at the red octopus monster lying speechless inside, her eyes burning with a intensity that seemed to want to pierce through its body!

Ophelia scratched her head. "That should be it, Uncle Marcel told me about the prayer process... cough cough cough, although I simplified it a lot, it's still fine overall!" The twin-tailed bishop, feeling a little guilty, tugged at her two braids, lacking confidence.

Finally, amidst the two little girls' eager anticipation and anxiety, Rost, who had blown out two bubbles, gave his answer.

"I don't know how to answer you, because I'm just an octopus monster."

"..."

So you're just a useless octopus monster who gets worshipped?

“However, perhaps I might have had enough wisdom to help her in the past.” Feeling that his words were somewhat inappropriate and might affect his qualification to continue to serve as a holy relic of the GBL Church, Rost added, waving his small tentacles.

It certainly can't be waste!

As one of the strongest beings that once stood at the pinnacle of a certain world, the wisdom of the Apostles can never be underestimated. Or rather, beings who can sit in the position of Apostle, besides their strength, also possess wisdom that far surpasses that of ordinary life.

"I'll give it a try, but don't get your hopes up too high."

The red octopus monster thrashed about twice before leaping out of the shrine with a bouncy motion, landing with a thud on the ground. The exceptionally agile Rost quickly hopped into the water tank, and Ophelia hurriedly followed, turning on the tap to let the octopus monster drink water.

Splash! ...Gurgle!