Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

10.07 - Cooperation Plan

It's not that Shiiki Ruri has no scheming, but she knows that without perfect preparation, it would be almost impossible to deceive the already suspicious Lord Frost Armor Knight.

Therefore, instead of stubbornly refusing to admit it, it is better to step down now while there is still a way out.

If you miss this step and want to confess later, the price you will have to pay will be hundreds or thousands of times higher.

On the other side, after Shiiki Ruri admitted it, Frost Armor Knight Stan was silent for a few seconds.

He didn't burst into laughter as Shiiki Ruri had expected, nor did he fly into a rage at being tricked. He simply stared at Shiiki Ruri silently for a moment before slowly saying, "Really? You're lying to me? That's good... If you really poisoned me, I wouldn't be able to cooperate with you wholeheartedly."

After hearing these words, Shiiki Ruri didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

Could it be that her deceptive strategy, which she thought was a genius, was just a trap for herself?

Shiiki Ruri was so embarrassed that she couldn't say a word. In the silence, Frost Knight Stan didn't wait for a response, so he continued speaking.

"Okay, Boss Liuli, let me introduce you to the 'cooperation plan' I mentioned earlier. I believe that just like we were able to jointly operate the Cat Girl Restaurant and the Cat Girl Milk Tea Shop before, we will be able to cooperate happily this time as well."

With these words linking the past and the future as his opening remarks, Frost Knight Stan began to explain the details of the "Cooperation Plan".

Frost Knight Stan said that he could understand Boss Liuli's current situation and also understood why Boss Liuli wanted him to help her in the "Teruya Liuque" organization, but these were all Shiiki Liuli's own affairs and had nothing to do with him.

"Boss Liuli, although we are partners in Meier Town, that's all there is to it. I'm sure you understand how fragile a partnership based on commercial interests is... So, if helping me this time doesn't bring me enough benefits, then I wouldn't risk my life."

After pointing out the core element of "interest", Frost Knight Stan directly threw out the key to this "cooperation plan". He said without any concealment that he proposed the "cooperation plan" not to help Shiiki Ruri, but to take the entire "Teruya Ryuja" organization into his pocket - only in this way would he not suffer any losses in this cooperation.

"Get Teruya Ryuque into your pocket, meow? W-What does that mean?"

Shiiki Ruri's eyes widened in surprise. Her originally depressed mood became full of surprise and joy because of what the Frost Armor Knight just said.

She was surprised by the great ambition of the Frost Knight, but secretly delighted that the Frost Knight's intentions seemed to coincide with her own.

In Shiiki Ruri's original plan, all she wanted was for Lord Frost Armor Knight to compete for the position of the next Grand Master! Wouldn't this allow Teruya Ryuque to become Lord Frost Armor Knight's "thing"?

"Taking it into my hands means turning Teruya Ryujaku into an organization capable of serving me," Frost Knight Stan replied calmly. Then, using this as an opportunity, he addressed Shiiki Ruri, "Boss Ruri, if you can accept this offer, I'll begin presenting my cooperation proposal. If not, then this is the end of our discussion."

"Hmm... let me think... meow..."

Shiiki Ruri closed her eyes slightly, frowned slightly, and looked very distressed.

But, in fact, in her heart, she was shouting loudly at this moment: "I do! A hundred, a thousand times I do!"

The reason why Shiiki Ruri was so hypocritical was because she didn't want the Frost Armor Knight to see that she actually had the same wish.

Only by pretending to be embarrassed at this critical juncture would she have a chance to bargain with the Frost Armor Knight in the subsequent communication. Otherwise, she, Shiiki Ruri, would really become cat meat on the chopping board.

"Master Stan, can I hear the cooperation proposal before making a decision?"

After some "consideration", Shiiki Ruri made a request that was not excessive, and Frost Knight Stan was also very straightforward and immediately began to introduce the "cooperation plan".

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The long-awaited "cooperation plan" of Frost Knight Stan is actually not complicated.

To put it simply, his plan was that he would not join Teruya Ryusaku on the surface, but would secretly assist Shiiki Ruri and help Shiiki Ruri become the next head master of Teruya Ryusaku.

To accomplish this, in addition to strategy, supplies, connections, and financial support, Frost Knight Stan also has a very special skill that can achieve twice the result with half the effort. This skill is called "Shadowmaker".

Frost Knight Stan told Shiiki Ruri that as long as she agreed, he could sneak into her shadow.

In this state, not only can the two parties communicate directly through consciousness, but they can also enhance Shiiki Ruri's physical abilities to a certain extent, allowing her to perform at a combat level beyond the fourth level.

"I can't say I'm 100% sure, but I'm at least 90% confident. As long as I assist you, Boss Liuli, you will definitely become the next headmaster of Zhaoye Liuque."

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After listening to the introduction of the Frost Armor Knight, Shiiki Ruri's heart began to beat fast.

It is no exaggeration to say that this cooperation plan from Lord Frost Armor Knight is simply the secret to becoming the next Grand Master!

The only thing that Shiiki Ruri has to worry about now is what Lord Frost Armor Knight will ask him to do after he becomes the next head hall master.

If Lord Frost Armor Knight made some unscrupulous demands, she would not be able to accept them.

Although based on Shiiki Ruri's current understanding of the Frost Armor Knight, it is impossible for him to do such a thing, but as the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not his heart. Every once in a while, Shiiki Ruri will get to know the Frost Armor Knight again, so she must set up a layer of "insurance".

"If I can get help like this from Master Stan, then the position of the head hall master is definitely within reach."

Shiiki Ruri first frankly praised the cooperation plan of Lord Frost Armor Knight, and then immediately raised her own concerns.

"But there's one thing, Master Stan, you seem to have forgotten to mention. How are we going to keep each other in check? Even signing an agreement won't give us peace of mind when it comes to matters of life and death, right?"

At first glance, it sounds like Shiiki Ruri is concerned about Lord Stan's interests, but in fact, Shiiki Ruri wants to know what will happen if he does not obey Lord Stan's orders after he becomes the head master.

"That's true. I haven't come up with a good solution to this problem, so all I can say is, after we reach an agreement, if one day, Boss Liuli violates the terms of the cooperation plan, then... I will have no choice but to kill you."

10.08 - Cooperation reached

"……Eh?"

Shiiki Ruri cried out in surprise.

——(Did I hear wrongly?)

——(Kill...kill me?)

——(Why why why?)

Perhaps because Lord Frost Armor Knight rarely joked, Shiiki Ruri was frightened by his words.

It wasn't until a deep laugh came from the Frost Armor Knight's helmet that Shiiki Ruri realized she seemed to be being teased.

"Master Stan! ...It's really not funny at all for you to joke about something like this!"

Shiiki Ruri complained with a gloomy face. She thought that after the Frost Armor Knight finished laughing, he would tell her that what he had just said was just a joke.

However, Shiiki Ruri made a wrong judgment.

The real thoughts of Lord Frost Armor Knight were completely contrary to what she thought.

Frost Knight Stan told Shiiki Ruri seriously that he was not joking and that everything he said was serious.

"Boss Liuli, do you think something like 'seizing control of Zhaoye Liuque' can be treated like a joke? Don't forget, you were the one who first put the 'life threat' on the table... Even if it was just a lie, you can't pretend you didn't say it."

As soon as Frost Knight Stan finished speaking, Shiiki Ruri's heart sank.

Yes, fighting for the position of the next chief hall master is not something that can be talked about lightly.

Perhaps because she was already very familiar with the Frost Knight, and because she had confessed to the lie, she relaxed unconsciously.

But no matter how good the relationship was in the past, the relationship between him and Lord Frost Armor Knight was always just a partnership, without any further bond.

——(Sir Frostmail Knight sees these relationships clearly, but I'm still taking it for granted and considering things as just friends... I'm so immature, nya...)

Shiiki Ruri's originally frivolous mood of secretly rejoicing has now once again returned to a serious and heavy state.

She first nodded in agreement with Lord Frost Armor Knight's words, and then replied seriously that fighting for the position of the next Grand Master was indeed not a joke. Since Lord Frost Armor Knight was willing to gamble his life, she was willing to join him.

"Really? This might be bad for you, Boss Liuli."

"Why would it be bad for me? If Lord Stan breaks the agreement, I will kill you too."

"That's the problem, Boss Liuli... It might not be that easy for you to take my life."

"Then you really underestimate me, Master Stan, and you are also underestimating Teruye Liuque. Have you forgotten what I just said? The current head master of Teruye Liuque died at my hands, meow."

Frankly speaking, Shiiki Ruri actually had no confidence in being able to kill the Frost Armor Knight, and even if she used assassination she had no idea how to do it.

Unlike Tetodaf, who specialized in agility and skills, the Frost Armor Knight gave Shiki Ruri the feeling of being all-around powerful, like an iron wall.

Even if the "White Jade Flute Dagger: Moon Shadow Dragon Roar" had not been destroyed by Tetodaf, Shiiki Ruri could not figure out how to use that powerful assassination weapon to end the life of the Frost Armor Knight.

However, the harsh words had already been spoken, and Shiiki Ruri was now determined to pretend to be strong even if it meant swell-up.

After listening to Shiiki Ruri's speech, Lord Frost Armor Knight nodded slowly twice, and then formally confirmed the cooperative relationship with Shiiki Ruri.

"Okay, in that case, Boss Liuli, let me ask you now: are you willing to work with me to implement the 'Cooperation Plan' I just mentioned, and jointly seek the position of Chief Leader of the secretive espionage organization 'Zhaoye Liuque'?"

"I do, meow."

"Can you please stop saying meow?"

"I am willing."

"Okay, then we'll reach a verbal agreement first. I'll draft a formal agreement scroll for you later."

The Frost Armor Knight said this, extending his right hand toward Shiiki Ruri.

Shiiki Ruri hesitated for a few seconds, then firmly grasped the hand of the Frost Knight. The Frost Knight's large hand, clad in a chainmail glove, made Shiiki Ruri feel as if she were holding not a human hand, but a tall metal statue.

"Master Stan, I never thought we would get to know each other again in this way, meow."

"Yeah, who would have thought that such a young lady boss would be a high-ranking official in an intelligence organization?"

Frost Armor Knight Stan laughed, but Shiiki Ruri couldn't laugh.

She now felt mixed emotions and didn't know whether her impulsive decision was right or wrong.

In Shiiki Ruri's original idea, the Frost Armor Knight, whom she wanted to bring into Teruya Ryujaku's group, was a strong and reliable partner, a friend whom she could trust with her life. However, after today's communication, she suddenly felt that she did not know the Frost Armor Knight that well.

——(He's unwilling to join the organization, yet he's secretly willing to help me secure the position of Grand Master... What's the real purpose of the Frost Knight, who's taking this roundabout and troublesome approach to gaining the organization's power? Meow...?)

After leaving the hotel, Shiiki Ruri secretly made a decision. She would cooperate with Lord Frost Armor Knight while investigating Lord Frost Armor Knight's past on her own.

Only by truly understanding the entirety of Lord Frost Armor Knight can Shiiki Ruri cooperate with him wholeheartedly.

And if Lord Frost Armor Knight has some unspeakable secret like the Grand Master Tetodaf, then depending on the specific circumstances, Shiiki Ruri will not show mercy.

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After seeing Shiiki Ruri off, Jiang Ran asked the hotel owner to change rooms and compensated the hotel for the loss of the room on behalf of the penniless Shiiki Ruri.

The unexpected appearance of Shiiki Ruri completely disrupted Jiang Ran's plan. He had originally planned to leave Mel Town today and set off for the Dark Rabbit Clan's retreat.

(Stupid Loli: Fufufu, Jiang Yan, now your relationship with Xiao Liuli is even closer. Fufufu~)

(Jiang Ran: Hey, stupid loli… Weren’t you calling me a scumbag before? Why are you now instigating me to start a harem?)

(Stupid Loli: Um, uh, I... I don't mean spicy...)

The silly loli was speechless after being asked by Jiang Ran. She had indeed unknowingly accepted the rationality of Jiang Ran having a harem, and was even more active than Jiang Ran in helping him find a partner.

Ever since Jiang Ran changed his strategy for obtaining confession points some time ago, Silly Loli hasn't seen a high-quality love drama for a long time, let alone the kind of welfare drama filled with a pink atmosphere.

Even though she denied it verbally, whenever "that kind of thing" happened, she was more excited and happier than anyone else.

In this prison star world full of fighting and killing, the interaction between Jiang Ran and the girls can be said to be the only hope for the stupid loli...!

10.09 - Late night visit

Unfortunately, Loli's wish was not fulfilled.

Silly Loli originally thought that this time she would see a hero saving a beauty and the heart-pounding "rubbing a cat" segment, but in the end, she saw nothing and only heard Jiang Ran arguing with Xiao Liuli.

Moreover, this verbal battle was only a literal verbal battle, not the strange "extended meaning" that the stupid loli wanted to see, which really made her sigh.

Fortunately, Jiang Ran and Xiao Liuli have reached a cooperation agreement. Next, the two of them will join forces to jointly seek the position of the chief leader of that organization.

Silly Loli was looking forward to this matter. The reason was because Jiang Ran had already explained the skill of "Shadow Master" to Xiao Liuli.

Explaining the skill means being able to use the skill. If Jiang Ran uses the Shadow Master on Xiao Liuli, wouldn’t that be equivalent to Jiang Ran entering into Xiao Liuli’s (shadow)?

When she thought of the scene at that time, Silly Loli couldn't help licking her lips. When Jiang Ran entered Xiao Liuli (shadow), what would be Xiao Liuli's reaction?

Is it a flushed face or sweat?

Are you trembling all over, or are you reluctant?

—(Fufufufu…I really can’t wait!)

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The silly loli was in high spirits, and Jiang Ran was in a good mood as well.

However, what Jiang Ran was thinking about was not the color waste in the stupid loli's mind, but a new plan for the future.

Some time ago, Jiang Ran had planned to recruit Shiiki Ruri as his subordinate, but later gave up because he was afraid that the cat girl's intelligence ability would backfire on him.

This time, Shiiki Ruri took the initiative to "attack", and accidentally helped Jiang Ran open up a new idea.