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Inside the grand hall of the [City of Chaos], Yaeger and Vera 17 had taken their seats on an ornate, luxurious sofa. In front of them, Vera 18 gracefully bent at the waist and began pouring tea into delicate cups.

“Master, please enjoy the tea.” After pouring four cups, she respectfully offered the first one to her master.

After Yaeger accepted her cup, Vera 18 handed the remaining two to Little Blue and Vera 17. Naturally, her demeanor had become noticeably more reserved than before.

“This is good tea,” Yaeger remarked, taking a sip of the fragrant brew.

“I’m so glad you like it, Master!” Vera 18 beamed with delight.

‘The two days I spent learning how to brew tea finally paid off!’

Indeed, her hard work hadn’t gone to waste.

“Well, well. Didn’t you used to despise Master? And now you’re trying so hard to impress her. Number Eighteen, you’re so fickle,” Little Blue said with a smirk.

“N-No! I’ve always respected Master—right from the start!” Vera 18 stammered, cheeks turning red. Her former resentment toward Yaeger was long gone. Bringing it up now only filled her with embarrassment.

“That’s enough, Little Blue. Stop teasing Number Eighteen and focus on the mission.” Yaeger flicked her forehead lightly as she spoke.

“Ouch! Why are you the one bullying me now, Master?” Little Blue clutched her forehead dramatically.

“Heh. Do you want me to beat you up?” Yaeger narrowed her eyes and smiled mischievously.

At her master’s expression, Little Blue instantly dropped her act and sat up straight. “Nope! Serious mode activated!” she declared with a suddenly stern face. Oddly enough, the shift in her expression made her look rather adorable.

“When are Vera One, Two, and Three arriving? Are they using the same deployment as last time?” Yaeger asked.

“Yes. Two S-ranked Transcendents are heading to the Ability Management Department’s apartment to deal with Ronald Tian. Meanwhile, Vera One, Two, and Three, along with ten AA-ranked Transcendents, are en route to Jade Flower Garden to confront you, Master. They’re set to begin the operation at 11 o’clock,” Little Blue reported.

“Mylene’s with Old Man Tian—they’ll manage. But our side’s more complicated. I can’t use the scrapyard lot anymore, and I can’t exactly lure them to that abandoned building either, can I?” Yaeger muttered, slightly annoyed.

She didn’t want to cause any major commotion near Jade Flower Garden. After all, she planned to live there again once she returned to her male identity.

“I don’t think it’s feasible,” Little Blue said seriously. “That building’s too far from Jade Flower Garden. It’d be nearly impossible to lead them there without attracting attention.”

“Agreed. But there’s no ideal battleground nearby. Fighting thirteen AA-ranked Transcendents is bound to draw attention. It’d be suspicious if no one noticed.” Yaeger leaned back into the sofa, crossing her legs in thought.

“Master, doesn’t Little Blue have that teleportation ability? Why not just force them here and wipe them out in one strike?” Vera 17 suggested suddenly.

“She’s right,” Vera 18 added.

After spending enough time in the [City of Chaos], the two had grown accustomed to its countless mysteries—as well as the strange abilities of both Little Blue and Yaeger herself.

Soon enough, they’d start thinking this was completely normal—nothing surprising at all.

Upon hearing those words, Little Blue and Yaeger sat upright at the same time, fixing their eyes on Vera 17 and 18. The sudden attention made the two feel incredibly uneasy.

‘Did we say something wrong?’ Just as that thought crossed their minds, Little Blue and Yaeger exchanged glances.

“Is that doable?” Yaeger asked, breaking the silence.

“It’ll use up more energy… but yes, it’s possible,” Little Blue replied with a nod.

Right after that, the two turned and simultaneously patted Vera 17 and 18 on the head.

“Excellent. You two are truly outstanding assistants!” Little Blue said with a bright smile.

“Yes, this is a solid idea,” Yaeger added, smiling. She had been so focused on practical strategies that teleportation hadn’t even crossed her mind.

“Hehe~” Vera 17 and 18 squinted contentedly, smiling in bliss.

Yaeger pulled her hand back and leaned into the sofa. Little Blue mirrored her a moment later. The moment the head pats stopped, the two Veras looked visibly disappointed. Still, aware of the current seriousness, they quickly straightened up and composed themselves.

“Little Blue, can you construct an arena inside the City of Chaos?” Yaeger asked.

Little Blue nodded eagerly. “Absolutely! The [City of Chaos] has outstanding transformation capabilities!”

“I see. Then create one for me—with a barrier. No one leaves once they enter.” Yaeger smirked as she gave the order.

However, there was something unsettling—almost sinister—about that smile. All three of the smaller girls immediately felt a chill run down their spines. They knew all too well—this was how their master looked when she was planning something wicked.

“I-I’ll get right on it!” Little Blue stammered, clearly flustered.

“We-we’ll help too!” Vera 17 and 18 chimed in unison.

Yaeger couldn’t help but chuckle as she watched the trio practically flee the main hall. At the same time, a soft sense of peace settled over her. ‘Is this… what it feels like to have a home? It’s nice.'

At that moment, inside the Ability Management Department’s apartment… Mylene slowly opened her eyes and sat up, then rose from the bed with a faint yawn.

“I finally grinded to Level twenty-nine… I didn’t let Sister down.” She let out a soft sigh, weariness showing on her face.

Just then, her phone buzzed on the nightstand, emitting a high-pitched notification tone. Mylene picked it up and unlocked the screen with her stylus. A new message had arrived.

Nangong Lin:

Mylene, are you free right now?

“Why is she contacting me so late?” Mylene tilted her head, puzzled. She didn’t consider herself especially close to Nangong, but they weren’t strangers either. So, she responded without hesitation.

Mylene Tian:

I’m free. Did you need something?

A response came back almost instantly—within two seconds. Only someone who’d been single for at least twenty years could type that fast.

Nangong Lin:

Glad to hear it. Come to the Rosen Hotel—we’ll have supper together.

Mylene Tian:

Will Sister be there too?

Nangong Lin:

I didn’t invite Princess. The Empire’s branded her a fugitive, so I imagine she’s… preoccupied.

Mylene Tian:

That’s fine. I’ll come.

Still, a small wave of disappointment passed over her—she had hoped her sister would be there. Even so, she wasn’t about to miss a chance to strengthen her bond with a potential friend.

‘Ah… so this is what it feels like to live like a normal person. It’s wonderful.' Mylene had always yearned for the simple joys of an ordinary life—one free from chaos or responsibility. Such peace could only be found in the lives of normal people.

If Yaeger heard her thoughts, she’d probably facepalm in disbelief. ‘You seriously think someone like Nangong Lin is even remotely normal?’

To be fair, in terms of combat ability, people like Nangong Lin were ordinary. Actually, they were probably weaker than the average person.

“It’s a shame Sister won’t be there.” She glanced at the clock—it was 9:30 PM. “It’s still early. I should be back before eleven and in bed on time.”

With that, she slipped into an adorable dress and left the apartment, making her way to the Rosen Hotel.

Time flew by. It was now 10:55 PM.

In the underground parking lot of a nearby hotel, Vera 1, 2, and 3 stood alongside their assembled Transcendents, fully prepared for the mission.

Five sleek, black luxury sedans were lined up before them.

“The target’s still inside the apartment. Let’s move,” Vera 1 ordered.

Everyone climbed into their designated vehicles, and the convoy silently pulled out of the lot. At exactly eleven o’clock, the hunt would begin.

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