[Rita Compatibility +8%]
In this type of situation requiring cooperation, the improvement in the two's compatibility in just a few minutes easily surpassed that of the previous days.
"Look, Miss Ciora, isn't this fixed?" Rita covered her mouth and chuckled.
It was clear that Ciora's dull look greatly pleased Rita.
"...Um."
What could she say?
Though she didn't want to admit it, the method of hitting it twice seemed too effective to her.
Next time she encounters this kind of problem, she'll learn to hit this thing twice.
At the same time, Tian Shi, who had read the robot's original program, also pretended to start navigating among everyone. Rita put away her scythe and followed Tian Shi's footsteps as if nothing had happened.
Although the positions of the mighty dragon and the local snake have been exchanged, Rita has no intention of attacking immediately.
Because she also wanted to see what the World Serpent wanted to do by spending so much effort setting up such a company and lurking.
Furthermore, if an attack suddenly breaks out, even if Tian Shi can control the mechanical equipment, he won't be able to prevent the other party from physically destroying the data.
Well, one shot of this would destroy most of the computers. So it's better to let Tian Shi slowly steal it.
Slow and steady. Moreover, Rita didn't want to fight to the death with the World Serpent right now. It would be too reckless to start a war directly without any intelligence information.
"My dear Miss Rita, would you like to see what gift package they have prepared for you?" Tian Shi's wicked voice sounded.
Rita's eyes flickered slightly; obviously, she was very interested in the "big gift package" Tian Shi mentioned.
"First, there are about one hundred special assassins with artificial stigmata and five mechanically modified assassins. Additionally, there are hidden spray ports in many rooms. Besides various conventional poisonous gases, there is a type of spray called HSN-B46 serum, modified so it doesn't need to be inhaled but is only effective upon skin contact. Finally, there's a large cargo hidden underground."
Although Tian Shi's tone was very relaxed, the things he was recounting... had made Rita's face turn a little grim.
First off, the largest number: over one hundred assassins with artificial stigmata? Artificial stigmata are not common goods.
In Schicksal, only Valkyries, and elite Valkyries, can transplant artificial stigmata, such as Murata Himeko from the Far East Branch.
Although Rita believed that the combat effectiveness of assassins with artificial stigmata would not surpass that of her team members, if she hadn't listened to Tian Shi and had left the other team members on the transport ship, and then sent them into the city to capture K423.
There's no doubt that as long as they use some tactics and defeat them one by one, facing hundreds, the Third Squad would definitely be annihilated.
[Rita Compatibility +15%]
It was evident that Rita was already scared. If Tian Shi hadn't reminded her, the third team she led would probably have died here.
Rita couldn't accept a future where her comrades died due to her own foolishness.
Although Rita may seem a bit cold-blooded, she is actually one of the few, perhaps even the only one, who can remember the names of all the Valkyries at headquarters.
This woman... Rita, who originally wanted to play the long game and catch a big fish, narrowed her eyes at Ciora's back.
There was truly a hint of murderous intent. However, Rita was still quite rational.
After all, with Tian Shi's help, she had now become the host.
As long as she wanted to, she could defeat the woman named Ciora who was in front of her at any time.
When that time comes... how should she deal with her?
A hint of a smile appeared on Rita's lips.
"Is the air conditioning too high tonight?" Ciora shivered all over.
Having worked as an assassin for a while, she inexplicably felt a creepy gaze on her.
However, it was just a moment, so short that even Ciora felt a little uncertain.
As for Rita behind her... she seems to be showing a happy expression from the bottom of her heart, and doesn't seem to have any murderous intent at all. It shouldn't be her, right?
"Miss Rita, are you happy?" However, the other party's genuine happiness made Raven feel even more uneasy.
"No, I just remembered something happy."
"...?"
"Well, I mean, I'm amazed to see the prosperity of your company."
"..."
If you say so, then it is. Ciora turned her head back in silence.
She didn't know why, but she always felt that she and the other party were not on the same wavelength.
Raven's interruption quickly brought Rita's attention back to thinking about the last few items of the "big gift package" Tian Shi mentioned.
The modified mechanical warriors... she wasn't afraid of those, but that spray...
HSN-B46 serum. The serum that can rapidly inactivate and dissipate Honkai energy in a living organism is a drug for treating Honkai infection.
However, if taken by a Honkai beast or a Valkyrie, they will lose their combat effectiveness in a short period of time.
Unexpectedly, they transformed it into a drug that works only on skin contact.
If Rita were exposed to this transformation serum, she would soon weaken to the level of an ordinary person, and it would be almost impossible to isolate her, because the annoying thing was that most of the Valkyrie armor Schicksal used was old-style armor... However, what made Rita most uncomfortable was that this HSN-B46 serum was actually developed by Schicksal; this drug was also included in the batch of supplies she was transporting.
Instead of being a snake lurking in the shadows... she's more like a leech hated by everyone and everything.
Rita thought with some disgust that there was no doubt that this serum and the mechanical warriors were prepared for her.
Well... I wonder if this will be useful to our Miss Ciora?
Looking at Raven's figure, Rita's mood became happy again.
But then again... what exactly is the "big material" hidden in Shencheng Pharmaceutical that Tian Shi mentioned? Rita felt a little curious again.
Now she realized that the World Serpent organization was definitely more terrifying than she had previously imagined.
"Hello everyone, this is the industrial park of our Shencheng Pharmaceutical. Miss Rita, please check it out in person."
Before they knew it, Rita had gathered her team members and followed Ciora to one of Shencheng Medicine's important areas.
"I still trust the efficiency and seriousness of Shencheng Pharmaceutical's work."
Rita shook her head with a smile.
"By the way, what's that pyramid-shaped building over there?"
"That's our administrative building. Its pyramid shape is a hobby of our boss."
Indeed, although Raven knew that Jackal had a strong Egyptian flavor, she still couldn't understand why she couldn't build something other than a pyramid as an administrative building.
"I see. No wonder all the decorations in your company seemed to have an Egyptian style."
Rita nodded in understanding.
—How incredible, to be able to understand that Jackal guy's taste —Raven thought that from the bottom of her heart.
The next moment, Rita suddenly changed the subject: "That's it, this inspection ends here."
Finished?
Ciora was stunned for a moment.
It ended so hastily? It seemed she never imagined it would be so easy to talk to Rita.
This... can be considered successfully hiding the organization's tracks, right?
"Then let's talk business." Rita had no intention of turning around and leaving, but mentioned the word "business."
These two words made Raven's body tense up again. Business? Are you going to take me to court? Directly expose World Serpent? It must be said that when Kevin didn't escape as expected, Raven was quite nervous.
However, Rita seemed to not notice Ciora's nervousness and slowly said, "This time I came to Shenzhou. Schicksal hopes to receive help from your company."
"Help?"
Hearing this word, Ciora seemed to remember something and breathed a sigh of relief.
That's right, they're here to catch K423, not to cause trouble.
However, Rita seemed to not notice Ciora's nervousness and slowly said, "This time I came to Shenzhou. Schicksal hopes to receive help from your company."
Ciora now just wants to send Rita away quickly.
"It's no big deal." Rita said politely. "I heard that your company has a close relationship with this city. If you don't mind, can you let me check all the Honkai accidents in all of Sky City over the past five months?"
"Of course... Um, I'm sorry, our Shencheng Medicine only has close ties with the medical sector of this city."
Ciora, who was shocked with a cold sweat, stared intently at Rita in front of her. I was almost caught.
That's right, her Shencheng Medical has most of the information on Sky City, but the problem is that much of the information comes from illegal sources: Gray Serpent collects it.
"If it's medical information and Honkai-related medical records, even if it's a little against the rules... if it can solve Sky City's Honkai crisis and contribute to humanity's future, we are naturally willing to do so, but we truly don't have any more information."
"Then it can't be helped." Rita sighed regretfully: "Then ask Miss Ciora to open access to the database for us, Alvirt!"
"Yes! Vice-Captain, please give the order!"
The tool-man Alvirt stood out from the rest of the team at the back.
Then, Rita looked at Ciora with a smile on her face: "Alvirt, introduce yourself to Advisor Ciora."
"Yes!"
Alvirt saluted Rita and then looked at Ciora:
"Alvirt! Technician of the Third Immortal Blades Squad! Known as the team's 'tool-man'!"
In the end, the team, which had remained silent and solemn, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Look, this is our Immortal Blade team's elite technician." Rita looked at Ciora with a smile.
"..."
Ciora fell silent, but her heart kept pounding.
Why does she think we can give her access to the database?
Does she think we know each other well?
Is her face the corner of the city wall?
And what's with this technician?
With a silly smile on her face, is this your team's "elite"?
And are you sure the title of "tool-man" is a compliment?
"Miss Rita, are you trying to amuse us on purpose?" Raven showed a forced smile.
She wasn't a fool. Although the maid in front of her showed no hostility, she realized something was wrong.
"That's right, I'm here to amuse you." Accompanied by Rita's frivolous laughter, the scythe with a cold, flickering light cut diagonally.
"Bitch..."
Looking at the strands of hair that had been cut off, Raven's face looked extremely ugly.
Fortunately, Raven was prepared and dodged with a flash. It wasn't because the other party attacked suddenly, but because she had been playing jokes in front of her for so long!
But what made her feel a little cold was that Rita, who had clearly swung a scythe at her, still had a calm expression on her face, as if they were still having a pleasant conversation.
—That's the difference between an assassin and a mercenary.
"Vice-Captain?" Before Alvirt could realize what was happening, the fighters behind her pulled her back. They have entered combat state.
"This is truly disadvantageous." Raven looked at the third team, who were on high alert, and at Rita, who still had a kind smile on her face, and sneered.
"I didn't want the situation to come to this point... I'm sorry, Miss Rita, but you're asking for trouble."
The small remote control fell from her sleeve into Raven's hand, and then Raven pressed the most visible button in the middle.
"Let me see if the so-called elite Immortal Blades can still show their strength in such a desperate situation!"
After hearing what Raven said, the Immortal Blades team members immediately showed alert expressions and looked around, fearing there would be an explosion or something more terrible.
However... Half a minute passed, and nothing happened in the hall where they met.
Raven: "???"
"Are you kidding me?" Raven seemed to realize something and looked at the remote control in her hand in disbelief: "Why would it fail at this moment...?"
Do you want to hit it twice? Raven remembered Rita repairing the robot and couldn't help but feel moved.
But the next moment, she saw a slightly sarcastic smile on Rita's face, and immediately realized that the so-called "failure" might be related to Rita.
"Miss Ciora, where is your gift?" Rita asked knowingly.
"Tsk..." Ciora took two steps back slightly. Where's Jackal? Where's Jackal? Help me!
"I know Jackal always fails in this area." She couldn't even receive any communication.
Either communications were cut off or something happened to Jackal.
"This time you won! We'll settle this grudge later!" Raven gave Rita a deep look.
In this situation, it's impossible to fight. One Rita plus a team, she is Raven, not Durandal.
Raven was very fast. She reached the door in a few instants. In just the next second, she could escape from there.
—If the door wasn't locked.
Raven: ...Don't come here--!