"Oh, I didn't expect to encounter a little surprise by staying up late at night~"
"Who is it?!"
In the distance, Bronya, who had just finished erasing the traces left by herself and the others on the bus, immediately became alert upon hearing the sudden voice. At the same time, Mei and Kiana who were nearby also frowned slightly.
"This kind of situation is not easy to explain," the two thought.
But since they had been discovered, they could only face it.
At worst, they would have to offer some compensation when the time came.
Following the source of the sound, they saw a familiar figure appearing before them.
The voice continued...
"How about this: if Miss Raiden Mei and the rest of you are distressed, I can pretend I didn't see anything."
"But in return... you must tell me the purpose of what you're doing."
"How about it? This is a very cost-effective deal, considering we're all friends."
Having witnessed the entire process of the three committing the act, Bai Mo slowly emerged from behind a tree trunk, camera in hand.
Life needs some surprises now and then, and it's good to have a bit of weirdness occasionally.
'Anyway, I am now March 7th, not Bai Mo, and I can't turn back.'
"March 7th?!"
"Miss March 7th... Why are you here?"
As Bai Mo's figure came into full view, Kiana and Mei was now able to see who it was, and seeing them, they immediately exclaimed.
Upon noticing the camera in Bai Mo's hand, it was obvious that everything they had done earlier had been recorded...
This was troublesome. After all, if the video was uploaded to the Internet... then St. Freya Academy might not be able to recruit anyone this year.
The thought of being reprimanded by Theresa made both of them subconsciously show bitter expressions.
But fortunately, there was still room to maneuver. Judging by the tone of the other party, she could pretend not to have seen anything.
However, in exchange, they had to reveal the purpose of their actions...
What should they do? Should they tell her?
As she considered this, Mei secretly glanced at Kiana and Bronya. It seemed she wanted to hear the opinions of the other two.
"I'll follow Mei's lead," Kiana said.
"How did you avoid Bronya's detection method?"
On the other side, Bronya didn't respond to Mei's question immediately. Instead, she asked the question that puzzled her most.
Project Bunny shouldn't have failed to detect anything. She was convinced of this. If someone could avoid its detection, then they must have had some special means.
At the same time, Bronya began to suspect that Bai Mo might be a mercenary. After all, she couldn't believe that an ordinary person could pull this off.
As Bronya posed her question, Mei and Kiana also turned their curious gazes towards Bai Mo. They had fought together countless times and understood the importance of the question, which also indirectly suggested that Bai Mo was not an ordinary person.
Perhaps the mercenary identity she claimed earlier wasn't a lie...
"Is it the giant robot that suddenly appeared behind you? It's quite an impressive gadget, very convenient," Bai Mo said, casually putting the camera behind her and pretending to recall the details.
"However, I can't tell you how I avoided detection. After all, it's a livelihood skill of mine, and cute girls always have some secrets, don't they?"
"Especially us mercenaries."
Bai Mo couldn't reveal how she avoided detection, considering she had been hiding in an imaginary space at the time. So, if Bronya really pressed for an explanation, she wouldn't have one to give.
However, Bai Mo's response was plausible. From the perspective of a mercenary, such a vital skill wouldn't be shared with others.
On the side, Bronya's eyes narrowed after hearing Bai Mo's words. Indeed, if it were her, she wouldn't divulge her own essential skills either, just like she wouldn't tell a stranger about the origins or all the functions of the Project Bunny.
But it didn't matter. Bronya hadn't expected to get much out of her anyway. In the face of absolute strength, even if someone could avoid detection, it would be futile.
"So, what do you think? Will you consider the offer I just made?"
Seeing the three remain silent, Bai Mo added with a smile, and the four maintained a subtle distance, with none willing to make a move.
Time passed, but soon Mei and Kiana seemed to have reached a decision, and they both turned to Bai Mo.
Mei slowly stood up and spoke softly.
"We can tell you the purpose of our actions, but you have to keep it secret."
"No problem. As a mercenary, I'm very tight-lipped."
Seeing Mei relax her stance, Bai Mo responded immediately.
After that, Mei and the others explained their actions to Bai Mo. From the fact that they were Valkyries of St. Freya Academy to the collapse in Kroka Town, though much of the information was filtered by Mei.
The so-called Honkai, as well as the zombies and Honkai beasts, were not mentioned. Mei only described supernatural events and terrorist attacks in Kroka Town, and their actions as necessary to ensure the safety of those who visited the town.
Additionally, the Valkyrie title was revised to describe an organization that handled supernatural events among the populace.
Of course, the above information was also what Bronya had gleaned from the dark web and mercenary networks, making it seem quite "official."
However, for the insider Bai Mo, these statements only made her suppress a laugh.
Yet, Bai Mo displayed strong professionalism, not even a hint of a smile crossing her face as she played along.