A beautiful girl who transmigrates into a Herrscher of the Void is treated like an elf and conquered

Qianxia raised an eyebrow, a hint of smugness in her eyes, then, as if remembering something, added, "But you got into the swing of things later, and you did a good job hitting those last few targets."

This tone, tinged with a hint of approval, flattered Shido, who quickly waved his hand, "N-no, I'm still far from it..."

The atmosphere between the two was more harmonious than ever before, and the relaxed feeling of being "brothers" had not completely faded.

They smiled at each other, disembarked from the ship one after the other, and prepared to move on to the next project. Shido was secretly pleased, feeling that Fraxinus's instructions seemed to have finally taken effect.

Chapter 87 In a deserted corner...

Rewinding a bit, while Chika and Shido were shooting away on the orbital ship, Origami had already walked quickly to a relatively quiet corner of the amusement park, hidden by huge ornamental plants, far away from the hustle and bustle of the main ride route.

She pressed the answer button, held the phone close to her ear, and said calmly, "Captain."

Origami! How's it going on your end?

On the other end of the phone, Ryoko Kusakabe's voice was filled with obvious concern.

[Were you not in any danger? Did the target exhibit any unusual behavior?]

"Everything is normal. The target's behavior pattern is consistent with 'dating' characteristics and has not shown any aggression. Itsuka Shido is safe."

Origami gave a concise report on the current situation, omitting the brief "angry" reaction from Chinatsu after her intervention.

【That's good…】

Liaozi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but then her tone turned serious, and she switched to work mode.

[Origami, why isn't the military-issue communicator activated? Lord Allen has an emergency that needs to be communicated to you, but a stable connection cannot be established.]

Origami was prepared for this; her answer was calm and clear, as if stating a given fact:

“For safety reasons, Captain, I believe that activating any electronic device with obvious spiritual power or military characteristics would be extremely risky given the close proximity to the suspected target, ‘Herrscher of Reason’.”

She paused, then continued, "According to current intelligence, the 'Herrscher of Reason's' powers involve the understanding and reconstruction of matter and information. Her detection accuracy of the surrounding environment may far exceed our imagination."

“Even when the dedicated communicator is in a silent state, the weak energy fluctuations and encrypted signal characteristics it generates during standby may be captured and analyzed by the other party, thereby exposing my identity and intentions and leading to unpredictable changes.”

“Furthermore,” Origami added, adding the most crucial point, “we are currently under continuous surveillance by our observation units, and all of the target’s movements are under control. Using a dedicated channel for communication ‘right under the target’s nose’ is not only redundant, but also adds unnecessary risks.”

"I believe that maintaining the disguise of an 'ordinary tourist' and using civilian communication devices for the minimum necessary contact is the best option at present."

Ryoko was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, seemingly processing the logic of origami. Finally, she sighed.

"...I understand. Your concerns are valid. I will report these situations truthfully to my superiors, including His Excellency Allen."

Her tone turned serious again: "Now, listen carefully. The technical department has calculated several priority guidance zones based on the playground's terrain and the optimal firing angle for the 'Genesis Reverser'."

[I am now sending the coordinate data to your encrypted email address on your civilian mobile phone. Your task remains the same: as the scan nears completion, guide the target to one of these areas as naturally as possible.]

"[Additionally,]" Ryouko lowered her voice slightly, "[The outer monitoring point reports that traces of 'Nightmare's' spiritual wave have been detected. Although very weak and fleeting, it has indeed appeared. Priority directive: Once Lord Allen's operation against the 'Herrscher of Reason' officially begins, everything will prioritize that operation. 'Nightmare's' movements will be monitored by my team and Mana's team.]"

"Understood. Prioritize the purification operation against the 'Herrscher of Reason'." Origami repeated the order, her tone flat, as if she were simply confirming something that had nothing to do with her.

"Stay alert, keep folding paper. Report back regularly," Ryoko concluded.

"Yes," Origami replied, and hung up the phone decisively.

She quickly opened her phone's email, decrypted the file she had just received, and firmly imprinted the guiding coordinate areas marked in red into her mind.

That was on the edge of the amusement park, near the back of large equipment or in some relatively enclosed scenic areas, where there were fewer people, making it a suitable place to launch a surprise attack.

(Guiding coordinates confirmed. Scanning progress... Based on the previously received vague information, it should have exceeded sixty percent.) Origami calmly analyzed.

(Need to find a suitable opportunity...)

She put away her phone, her face still expressionless, but a resolute glint flashed in her light blue eyes.

Whether it's because of the AST mission or to divert potential danger from Shido's side, she must complete this inducement.

After straightening her casual clothes collar, Origami calmly left the deserted corner and rejoined the bustling crowd of tourists, beginning her search for Shido and Chinatsu.

Her return means the end of their brief "time together," and the crisis lurking beneath the surface of joy is drawing ever closer as the "Genesis Reversaler" scan progresses.

The faint traces of the distant nightmare add an unpredictable shadow to this already complex situation.

Chapter 88 A Lunch Off Course and Time Frozen

When Origami followed the directions she had noted down and found Shido and Chinatsu near the exit of the orbital ship project, she saw that their hair was slightly damp, but the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

Chinatsu still had a relaxed smile on her face, and Shido didn't seem as nervous as before.

The sight caused Origami's pale gray eyes to flicker slightly, but she didn't say anything, simply walking forward calmly.

“Shido, Phoenix Institute classmate.” She interrupted the brief harmony with her voice.

"Ah, Origami-kun, you're back." Shido greeted her quickly, glancing at Chinatsu instinctively, worried that she would revert to her previous gloomy state because of Origami's appearance.

However, Chika merely glanced at Origami and casually replied with an "Mm," her attitude rather indifferent. She neither showed obvious welcome nor resistance, as if Origami's presence or absence had little impact on her.

She was more concerned about the slight soreness in her arms from playing with the water gun, and was gently moving her wrists around.

(It seems they've temporarily suppressed their doubts about AST, or perhaps they have other plans?)

Chika pondered inwardly, but outwardly maintained an attitude of "since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it."

At that moment, a slight "gurgling" sound came from Shido's abdomen, causing his face to turn red instantly.

“Uh…” Shido scratched his head awkwardly.

Qianxia raised an eyebrow, quite directly: "Hungry? Me too. I've been playing for so long, I'm quite exhausted."

Origami immediately seized the opportunity. The guiding coordinates she had just received flashed through her mind.

One of the locations was right outside the amusement park, next to a relatively quiet old commercial area, where there was a shop that met the requirements.

“In that case,” Origami suggested in her characteristically calm tone, “I know a restaurant nearby that’s really good. Why don’t we go there for a meal?”

She paused, then added a seemingly casual description: "It's not inside the amusement park; you have to go some distance out. It's an old shop, and the environment is quite quiet."

(Get out? Leave the crowded amusement park?)

Chika felt a slight alarm bell ring in her heart, but it was quickly suppressed by a stronger reason.

(The fact that Aha's mission isn't complete means I have to follow Shido. And the more unusual the action, the more likely it is to hide clues. I want to see what Origami, or rather the AST behind her, is really up to.)

"It doesn't matter, as long as I can fill my stomach."

Chika shrugged, appearing nonchalant. For her, as long as it didn't cross any lines (such as directly revealing her identity or endangering her life), taking appropriate risks was acceptable, provided the mission was completed.

Shido hesitated for a moment, then subconsciously sought Fraxinus's opinion through his earpiece.

On the bridge of the Fraxinus, Kotori was analyzing the situation while biting on a jewel.

"Data shows that within the amusement park, due to the continuous interference of origami and the limitations of the attraction itself, the effective interaction rate and the efficiency of improving Shido's favorability with Chinatsu were lower than expected."

Kanemoto reported the analysis results. "Leaving the amusement park and changing the environment might break the current deadlock." Kawagoe stroked his chin. "A new, relatively unfamiliar environment makes it easier to create a sense of novelty and opportunities for solitude."

"Moreover, it's an 'old establishment with some history,' and the environment is quiet..." Shen Wuyue's eyes lit up. "This is practically a natural breeding ground for an ambiguous atmosphere! It's much more suitable for in-depth conversations than a noisy amusement park!"

“Most importantly,” Kotori declared decisively, “we can temporarily get rid of Origami’s ‘close defense’! When we’re eating out, we can’t all squeeze into one booth, can we? This is an opportunity! Agreed to the transfer!”

[Shido, say yes!]

Kotori's instructions came through.

Leaving the amusement park is a good thing! Finding a quiet place to eat is perfect for you to relax and enjoy yourself! Seize the opportunity!

With Origami's support, Shido nodded: "Okay, okay, then I'll follow Origami's arrangement."

And so, each with their own thoughts, the three of them temporarily left the amusement park filled with laughter and joy, and followed Origami's guidance.

Head towards that old shop in a quiet neighborhood, marked as one of the potential "guide points".

Origami led the two through several streets that gradually quieted down, finally stopping in front of a shop that looked quite old.

The shop's facade is made of dark wood, and the lettering on the signboard is somewhat blurred due to the erosion of time, but the words "Ganwei Cang" (甘味処) can still be vaguely discerned. The wooden lattice windows are clean.

However, traces of paint peeling can be seen at the edges. Overall, it does not look dilapidated at all; on the contrary, it has a warm and smooth texture that has been carefully polished by time, which is out of place with the surrounding modern buildings, like a forgotten corner.

Pushing open the slightly heavy wooden door, the bell on the lintel jingled crisply. The interior was small and dimly lit, mainly illuminated by a few warm orange pendant lights.

The air was filled with a faint, sweet aroma of red beans and the rich scent of old wood. The tables and chairs were made of dark solid wood with smooth, rounded edges, clearly showing signs of years of use.

There were very few customers, only an elderly couple sitting quietly drinking tea in the corner, where time seemed to flow exceptionally slowly.

(Oh? This place... is interesting.) Chika looked around. Her power of reason allowed her to easily sense the long history contained in the wooden structure of the shop; that sense of history was undeniable.

This is indeed just an ordinary old shop; at least for now, there are no traces of spiritual energy or technological traps.

"Welcome." An elderly woman dressed in a plain-colored kimono, with gray hair that was neatly combed, came out from behind the counter with a kind smile on her face and her gaze swept over the three people.

She lingered for a moment on Chinatsu's ice-blue hair and Origami's expressionless face, but didn't ask any further questions. "Please sit here."

She led the three to a window seat, which happened to be a semi-enclosed booth. Although it wasn't as private as a private room, it still created a certain degree of independent space.

Origami naturally sat down on the side closest to the aisle. Shido hesitated for a moment, then sat down opposite Origami. Chinatsu sat down next to Shido, facing Origami, without much hesitation.

(Tsk, still a three-seater.)

Chika inwardly grimaced, but her attention was drawn more to the traditional Japanese desserts and light meals on the menu.

(Red bean rice cake soup...matcha warabi mochi...looks pretty good?)

Looking at the excessively quiet environment, Shido glanced at Origami sitting opposite him, whose aura remained as cold as ever, and at Chinatsu beside him, who seemed more interested in the menu. He felt that the sense of ease he had just established on the orbital ship was about to disappear again.

He took a deep breath, silently encouraging himself, and prepared to find a breakthrough during lunch, following Kotori's instructions.

Origami, on the other hand, seemed to be focused on looking at the menu while using the corner of her eye to check the surrounding environment of the shop and compare it with the coordinates in her mind.

(The location matches the preset guidance area. The entrance is narrow, with a possible back door passage to the kitchen behind it. The structure is relatively simple, making it easy to control. Scanning progress... is expected to take some more time. A reasonable reason for their stay needs to be created, and at the appropriate time, they need to be guided to a more precise coordinate point...)

Beneath the warm and tranquil atmosphere of the old shop, undercurrents of tension remain. Lunchtime will become the stage for a new round of psychological games and potential conflicts.

Chapter 89 Shedding One's Shell as Bait

Chinatsu pushed the menu toward Shido and Origami, said in a flat tone, "I'm going to the restroom," and got up to leave. Her movements were natural and smooth, without the slightest hesitation, as if she really was just going to take care of her physical needs.

However, the instant she left her seat, an extremely tiny, almost invisible transparent crystal, like dust, silently slipped from her fingertips and adhered to the wooden edge of the booth.

This is a miniature detection unit constructed by the power of the Herrscher of Reason. Its structure is stable and its energy fluctuations are almost non-existent, yet it can accurately capture sound, vibrations, and even extremely subtle energy changes from specific directions.

Chika stepped into the clean but slightly worn restroom and locked the stall door behind her. Leaning against the door, a sharp glint flashed in the depths of her icy blue eyes.

Her consciousness instantly connected with the distant detector, and a clear stream of perception flooded into her mind.

[Detector feedback: Target Shido is tense, distracted, frequently glancing at the menu and origami, with no obvious unusual points of interest.]

[The target is folding origami, appearing calm, and reading the menu. However, in the past 37 seconds, their gaze has swept towards the restroom three times at varying intervals, not a regular glance, but with a clear intention to confirm. Body language analysis: upright posture, muscles slightly tense, in alert standby mode.]

Chinatsu sneered in her heart.

(At least half of her attention was on me. AST... they really have their eyes on me.)

She disconnected the detector and let the tiny unit dissipate on its own. The situation was clear; no further verification was needed.

(Is it because the spiritual energy fluctuations couldn't be completely concealed in spirit form? It was detected faster than expected. But...)

She calmly analyzed the current situation.

(Their current actions of merely suspecting and monitoring without taking direct action suggest either insufficient evidence or... they are waiting for something.)

She recalled her previous encounters with AST and Allen.

(At the time, they were using Welt Yang's image, and some of their strength was revealed. They should have known that it would be almost impossible to take down the Herrscher of Reason with the power of AST alone. So why are they now so blatantly allowing Origami to monitor me at close range, and even trying to lure me away from the crowd...)

(...They must have something to rely on! Or do they have other targeted weapons or traps?)

Chika's mind raced as she weighed the pros and cons.

(Should I directly turn against them, reveal my strength, and repel them? No way. Putting aside the risks that unknown reliance might bring, once I make a move, my identity as 'Hououin Chika' will be completely ruined.)

(Although I can turn back into Chiin after a while, the identity of 'Spirit Chika' is still useful, and I can't discard it so soon. I must find a way to clear my name, or... create a more plausible 'protector'.)

A bold plan quickly took shape in her mind.

(Since they suspect I am Welt Yang, or suspect I am related to Welt Yang... then let 'Welt Yang' make his reappearance!)

A sly smile curved her lips. The power of the Herrscher of Reason unfolded silently within the cramped compartment.

In the air, countless invisible elementary particles began to converge and reconstruct. Black, tousled hair, deep brown-green eyes, a slightly weathered face, and a tall, slender figure.

And that iconic brown trench coat and white shirt... Walter Young's image was rapidly constructed with astonishing precision, standing quietly before Chika.