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Chapter 230 - Chapter 229: Vita: Someone's after my body!

"Nicholas, how much of what Vita told us do you think is credible?"

One should not have the heart to harm others, but one must be vigilant against them.

Although she got along very well with Vita, Shigure Kira couldn't possibly trust a stranger she had known for less than a day to that extent.

A woman that naive would have died on the battlefield of the Second Honkai Eruption long ago. There was no way she could have joined the Sugars as a has-been idol.

Nicholas, having reverted to his original Sugars form, stood firmly on the girl's shoulder. His mouth-like organ vibrated the air to produce sound. "I don't know. You humans are too complicated."

Don't guess, don't trust, don't engage.

This was the principle of the Sugars race's contact with other humans after Murata Ryusuke.

Humans like Shigure Kira, who had integrated into the Sugars and were simple-minded, could be trusted, but other humans were too complicated for the Sugars to interact with.

Including that incredibly enthusiastic and generous Vita.

Her enthusiasm and generosity, in his view, might be just like Murata Ryusuke's kindness back then—all a purposeful pretense.

Perhaps it was a poison pill coated in honey, which could strike at any moment, leading them to their doom.

"You're right. We don't need to guess what Vita is up to. We just need to complete our mission."

The long corridor paved with white stone was littered with dilapidated marks, and countless ruins blocked their path.

For the residents of Salt Snow Holy City, these were insurmountable obstacles, but for a Valkyrie, it was like walking on flat ground.

As the two of them advanced, several divine envoys, either all black or all white, walked past them from not far away, none showing any intention of attacking them.

As Vita had said, these things were tools used by the Sage of the High Tower to protect Salt Snow Holy City and would not attack living beings like them.

Even if they intended to climb the white tower.

"Nicholas, let's go!"

"Go, go, I'll keep an eye out for you." The black furball's eyes scanned in all directions, constantly alert to any movement in the surroundings.

The path to the upper levels of the tower had long been broken, but the experienced Valkyrie still moved as if on flat ground.

The number of divine envoys increased, but the presence of living beings did not trigger their attack mechanisms. Shigure Kira made it to the upper level of the tower without any major incidents.

The location of the Sage of the High Tower.

"Are you... the Sage of the High Tower?" The Valkyrie held a basic level of respect for the being who had protected this city.

The black-robed figure let the corner of her robe be blown by the wind, seemingly unconcerned by Shigure Kira's arrival.

The Valkyrie waited silently in the empty space, finally seeing the moment the Sage of the High Tower turned around.

The edge of the black robe covering her entire body was adorned with mysterious golden patterns. Her slender hands and fair skin indicated that the Sage of the High Tower was a woman.

She turned around, took off the hood on her head, and faced Shigure Kira with no expression. "Outsider, what is your purpose?"

"Vita?!" an exclamation of surprise came from Shigure Kira, who had seen the Sage's true face.

The Sage of the High Tower who had removed her hood in her field of vision had an almost identical appearance to Vita, with only her hair color, eye color, and clothing being completely different.

If it weren't for this Sage's overly cold personality, Shigure Kira would have almost thought that woman was playing a trick on her.

Sage of the High Tower: "I am not someone you know, and this body is not of human flesh and blood."

"Outsider, if you have come only for this purpose, then leave."

As she finished speaking, pure black and pure white divine envoys appeared, standing by the Sage's sides. The blades of their scythes gleamed with a cold light, their intention to forcibly expel her obvious.

Shigure Kira quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I was just surprised because you look so similar to a friend I just met."

"I came here to seek confirmation about the Iron Sand Nation. I hope the Sage can provide me with an answer."

"I don't know." Concise, yet surprising.

As the guardian of this world, it was hard to believe that the Sage of the High Tower didn't know about the Iron Sand Nation.

Shigure Kira almost thought this woman was playing with her, or simply had no intention of revealing the real information.

Just then...

"There's no need to ask. Even if you did, you'd get the same answer as before." The mercenary in high heels slowly appeared in the same space, her red vertical pupils calm.

"What do you mean?" Shigure Kira was wary of the newcomer.

If she remembered correctly... this person was one of the executives of the World Serpent organization from the Real World, someone who could even contend with a Herrscher.

If a conflict broke out, she might not even get a chance to escape.

Raven: "Because before she appeared, there was no such thing as a Sage of the High Tower in this World Bubble."

"What do you mean?" The Valkyrie was filled with confusion.

Another powerful being appeared.

"Because, just as she said, she is not a being of true flesh and blood, but a Stigma Construct born from the influence of the Stigma Project."

Silver hair fluttering, a gentle smile...

The familiar face allowed Shigure Kira to see the grace of that Schicksal Saintess, almost making her believe that the idol she admired had been resurrected.

Every look and smile of the woman before her was identical to the Cecilia Schariac she firmly remembered, with no discernible difference apart from her clothes.

It was almost like walking onto the set of a body-double drama.

But!

"You imposter!" She didn't attack, but she still cursed out loud.

The existence of a body double made Shigure Kira feel that a pure corner of her heart had been desecrated, and she could barely resist the urge to fight Misteln.

The black-robed Sage of the High Tower's expression was calm, completely uninterested in all of this. "I'll leave these matters for you to handle."

Without a doubt, Raven and Misteln were the new divine envoys Vita had mentioned.

They had made a deal with the Sage of the High Tower, which was why they could stay here as divine envoys.

Coupled with the information Shigure Kira already knew...

World Serpent, the Stigma Project, the Iron Sand Nation...

A huge conspiracy gradually formed in the girl's mind.

"No matter what kind of conspiracy you've planned, I won't let you succeed!"

Raven: "Hare, it seems she has some interesting ideas about us."

"Indeed. Who can blame her, since we're remnants of the World Serpent organization?"

The battle flag waved, and a gentle force knocked Shigure Kira out of the tower.

The Valkyrie, sent flying an unknown distance, skillfully flipped in mid-air, dispersing the force of her fall upon landing, and then retreated towards Salt Snow Holy City without hesitation.

The opponent was tough, time to make a run for it!

Reaching a safe distance, Shigure Kira leaned against a cold, rough wall and breathed a sigh of relief. "Nicholas, what should we do next?"

"I don't know either."

Good news: she met the legendary Sage of the High Tower.

Bad news: the mysteries, instead of decreasing, had multiplied.

Before the Sage of the High Tower appeared, there was no such thing in this World Bubble. The current Sage was not a being from this World Bubble, and not even a normal living creature.

And then there was that woman who looked exactly like Cecilia, and that remnant of World Serpent.

"Nicholas, I have a feeling that we've been caught up in something incredible!"

"Isn't that obvious?" the black furball retorted naturally.

To be able to create a World Bubble out of thin air was a level of power that was considered quite formidable even among the civilizations known to the Candy House.

Not to mention, this mission also had the shadow of Sa in it. Their upcoming experiences were destined to be epic.

"Let's go. We'll go back and ask Vita about the situation first." Surrounded by many mysteries, Shigure Kira made a decision. The strong drive for action developed during her Valkyrie career propelled her legs back in the direction she came from.

Although none of them were locals, her new friend Vita must know more information than she did.

After all, that enthusiastic and generous girl looked like the type who was good at socializing and had many friends in Salt Snow Holy City.

More friends mean more paths, as they say.

And then...

"Vita, what's wrong with you?!" The girl in the green and white dress looked panicked, her feet backing away uncontrollably.

Her movements were as if a beast that could threaten her life was right in front of her, ready to take her life the moment she turned around.

Shigure Kira, who had just met the remnants of World Serpent on the tower, didn't hesitate. "You evil people, don't you dare harm anyone in front of me!"

In her mind, it must be that imposter of Lady Cecilia and the remnant of World Serpent who had ill intentions towards her, wanting to eliminate her and anyone associated with her for discovering their existence.

After all, if they could do something as crazy as putting the entire world into a dream, Shigure Kira didn't expect her enemies to show any mercy.

The righteous Valkyrie charged forward, standing in front of Vita without any hesitation, to block the malice directed at her.

The panicked expression on the green-haired girl's face changed for a moment. Her ruby-red eyes were filled with pity for this brave girl.

'What a lovely child. Unfortunately... for my own safety, I'll have to use our superstar just a little bit.'

The pursuing divine envoys she expected did not appear before Vita. Instead, a man who, like her, was out of place in Salt Snow Holy City, entered Shigure Kira's line of sight.

"Who... are you?"

Clearly, Shigure Kira didn't know the specifics about Brian.

The Candy House's observation of the Real World was limited to major events that affected the entire world, and they didn't know the details.

Shigure Kira knew that Kiana had become the Herrscher of the End and lived on the moon, and she also knew that her lover had obtained power equal to the Herrscher of the End.

But as for Brian's specific appearance... she was completely in the dark.

She only knew that he was an unrestrained guy who was said to have a great desire for the bodies of beautiful girls.

Now, Shigure Kira just felt that this guy, who was just standing there quietly, was like a man-eating beast staring at her.

"Kira... he's dangerous."

"You don't have to tell me!"

The Valkyrie bravely turned her head to face the danger. "Who are you, and why are you trying to hurt Vita?"

Hurt Vita?

The young Brian's expression was full of pity, like a Tom who saw someone being played with. "Shigure Kira, you don't really think the person behind you is some poor, weak, beautiful, and ordinary girl, do you?"

"Take my advice. You can't handle her danger. Handing her over to me is a good thing for you."

The green-haired girl trembled at the bully's words, almost unable to stand firm in front of the man. "Kira, I don't know this guy at all. He started shouting about wanting to kill me as soon as he appeared."

"And..." The seemingly delicate girl lowered her head, a blush appearing on her tender neck, like a red apple that made one want to take a bite.

Although Shigure Kira was not an experienced person, she had learned a lot about this sort of thing back when she sacrificed herself for the greater good by spreading the rumor that Siegfried had 'touched the butts of every Valkyrie in Schicksal'.

This man in front of her wasn't here to kill Vita at all, but was after this beautiful girl's body!

Although Vita's body was hidden by that very loose white robe, as an old aunt, Shigure Kira, with her years of experience as a woman, could easily see that Vita's figure was perfect.

Beautiful, big-breasted, with a curvy butt, long legs, and a slender waist. If she was also well-lubricated, she would be a perfect being for a man.

It was only natural for such a beautiful woman to be targeted by a lecherous man.

But!

"I won't let you succeed!" Honkai energy silently flowed as the girl, who had never forgotten her mission as a Valkyrie, wore a determined expression.

Even if she had to risk her life, she would protect her new friend Vita.

But the Valkyrie's naive appearance only made the Inner World Protagonist shake his head and sigh. "Shigure Kira, with how stupid you are, I could trick you into bed a hundred times!"

That poor Shigure Kira, being played for a fool by the bad woman Vita!

An opportunity!

Knowing that the enemy was invincible, the Valkyrie had no intention of fighting head-on. The Sugars, who had long been her partner, also seized the opportunity, using mimicry the moment they detached from the girl's shoulder to escape with the other two.

This was not a defeat, but a strategic withdrawal for a greater victory.

As long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood.

To lose the land but keep the people means both can be regained; to keep the land but lose the people means both will be lost!

Brian, who just found this old aunt adorably foolish, did not stop Shigure Kira's actions. Anyway, this girl would surely be crying and hugging his thighs in a short while.

So stupid, so silly, and she sings off-key.

"Everyone is here. I should seal off this World Bubble first."

As he spoke, a speck of inky blackness rippled across the sky, in the blink of an eye surpassing the speed of the two fleeing girls, dyeing the entire sky a deep black.

Jie jie jie~~~

And it let a dark laugh echo throughout the world.

The light at the top of the white tower was still bright, but it could not dispel the darkness that enveloped everything.

"Damn it, who is this guy?! Why is he so strong!!!"

"Why did we have to run into such a terrifying guy again!" Shigure Kira, who was pulling Vita and fleeing, was exasperated, feeling only that endless darkness was beckoning to her.

He didn't pursue because there was no need.

In that man's eyes, the entire World Bubble was his hunting ground. No one here could escape his hunt, so there was no need to chase.

Or rather...

"Does the prey's escape excite him even more?" The girl, who was good at guessing others, guessed the most likely thought.

Shigure Kira gave her a speechless look. "Vita, is this really the time to be talking about this?"

After escaping to a temporarily safe place, Shigure Kira confirmed that there were no dangers around and that the terrifying man had not followed. Only then did her fiercely beating heart have a moment of respite.

"Vita, you wait here. I'll go and try to scout out the situation."

The responsible Valkyrie hid the pitiful girl who was being targeted in a corner that no one could find for a short time, choosing to go out and gather information alone.

The situation in this World Bubble was becoming more and more complicated. She and Nicholas were alone and weak, and they had to figure out what was going on before they dared to make their next move.

"Kira..." Vita hesitated to speak.

"Don't worry." Shigure Kira's face wore a confident smile. "Don't mind that I still look so young. I'm an old aunt nearing forty, and in this respect, I'm an out-and-out professional."

The Valkyrie feigned a relaxed attitude, seemingly trying to soothe her companion's anxiety about the future.

However, when Shigure Kira turned around, she didn't see that the girl she was protecting slowly retracted the worry and fear from her face.

Her ruby-like eyes showed an unprecedented calmness, a calmness that should not belong to the ordinary girl Vita.

"Oh my, to think I'd actually run into the one being I can't afford to offend. What should I do this time to walk out of here in one piece?"

The greatest crisis since her birth.

But the green-haired girl was not very panicked.

Although this crisis was very serious, based on the information known so far, even if she couldn't win in the end, she could choose to use her clothes to make a white flag and surrender.

If even that wasn't enough...

"Then I'll just have to let everyone sacrifice a little for each other, my friends."

That poor Shigure Kira, being played for a fool by the bad woman Vita.

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