Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Wendy remained silent again, and after a long while, she suddenly spoke.

"What do you want to do about what happened this morning?"

"Hmm, how should I do it..."

The young girl lightly tapped her chin with her slender white index finger, the lingering influence of her flirtatious words still present.

"Hehe... Why don't we drink it first, as a start to our cooperation?"

As she spoke, she pointed to the tranquilizer on the table.

Volume 1: Chapter 65 Anti-Entropy Begins

"Drink it, as a sign of our friendly cooperation—"

The pale red liquid in the glass faintly reflected Wendy's pale face, so haggard and pitiful.

The girl in front of me had ill intentions.

However, she had no way out.

Either die, or become a slave to the collapse.

She wanted to grasp even the faintest straw.

“I... hate being lied to. I've had enough. Please remember that.”

Gripping the cup tightly, Wendy looked up, her eyes cold, as if warning the other party not to play any tricks.

Ziyao remained noncommittal; she didn't dislike the feeling of being the bad guy.

Being disliked might not be so bad.

Wendy thinks you might be a trustworthy person. Favorability rating: 17

Despite the bitter taste of the medicine, Wendy drank the calming potion.

There were no strange changes, but I felt that my body was a little stronger.

The next moment, I suddenly felt an excruciating pain in my abdomen.

".....you!"

Wendy knelt on the ground, clutching her lower abdomen tightly, as the Honkai energy that had finally calmed down inside her surged wildly once more.

The Honkai energy made her feel hot all over, and the Honkai consciousness within her jumped out again, constantly trying to entice her.

The contractions made it difficult for Wendy to utter another word.

She gritted her teeth and controlled the force; the pain nearly tore her spirit apart.

If the Gem of Desire were to erupt, not only would the Valkyries in the sanatorium die, but her former friends would also be implicated.

If Bronya and the others weren't around, she wouldn't care whether those hypocritical guys lived or died.

"Miss Wendy, good luck."

Opening the door, Ziyao turned to look at the bedside.

"I will keep my promise when we meet next time."

After leaving those words, she departed.

The raven sent her a new message, saying that the Staff of the Underworld had been tested and was ready for use at any time.

The Staff of the Underworld is a legacy of a previous civilization. It can block communication between Herrschers and the will of Honkai, and at the same time, it can imprison power and movement.

This device was naturally prepared for Wendy, just in case.

The power of a Herald is not to be underestimated; caution is advised.

If you can obtain the Gem of Desire, you can use it as material to create a Herrscher doll with full power.

Before that, she needs a sucker to wear down the Herrscher's power.

As if on cue, she ran into Ms. Lia as she was leaving.

“Miss Nightingale, I heard that you had Lady Theresa release Anti-Entropy into the sanatorium. Isn’t that a bit too hasty?”

Cocolia couldn't understand it. With Theresa's strength, she could completely control anti-entropy.

However, they did not play by the rules; instead of driving them away, they welcomed them to stay.

This is illogical and unlikely to be an idea that Theresa could come up with.

Only after sending someone to inquire did Cocolia learn that it was Ziyao's suggestion.

Having learned from past mistakes, she immediately ordered the mechs to remain still, intending to test the waters and find out what Ziyao was really up to.

"It doesn't matter."

The girl said calmly, unaware that the person in front of her was Cocolia.

"Since Anti-Entropy can send so many mechs to ambush in such a close place, this place must have been infiltrated."

"Why waste manpower trying to stop internal and external troubles?"

"Or to put it more extremely, there is a mole among us."

"For example... I am Cocolia, or those two doctors from Anti-Entropy."

Ziyao's metaphor is simple: the mole is likely among the higher-ups at the sanatorium, such as the attending physician.

She made a joke, but Cocolia in front of her didn't get it at all.

She took a deep breath, feeling that Ziyao was in great danger.

The real intention was not what it seemed; the other party likely already knew her identity.

Isn't what these words imply that they're talking about her?

Now that there's no one around, she could easily have the quantum-modified mechs around her capture him.

The girl must have known the danger, but she still dared to stand here. Cocolia was suddenly unsure of what to do.

"Ms. Nightingale, how is Wendy...?"

Bronya waited outside the door for Ziyao.

Just as Cocolia was about to make her move, Bronya interrupted her.

"She has taken a sedative and should be feeling better."

Ziyao shrugged, indicating that this was all she could do to help.

"Is it really okay?"

Bronya pressed for an answer, her eyes full of concern.

"If you have any questions, you can ask Ms. Lia; she knows more about this than I do."

By passing the buck to Cocolia, Ziyao saved herself the time of explaining.

When she returned to her room, she found the door open.

Kiana, with her long, straight white hair, sat on the bed, fiddling with a small game console in her hand.

Mei leaned against the window, her eyes reflecting the torrential rain, her expression somewhat melancholy.

"Ms. Nightingale, you've met Wendy too?"

"Yes, the situation is not optimistic. I hope you are prepared."

"Is that so...? Bronya and Wendy are very close. I hope she can be more understanding..."

Mei nodded; she and Kiana had also met Wendy not long ago.

The result was obvious: they couldn't even get through the door.

Of course, Mei actually misunderstood Ziyao's meaning.

A fierce battle is likely to follow, and she hopes Mei is prepared.

Kiana put down the controller and chimed in, "What happened to Wendy? Just one glance from her and my shoulders went cold."

..

Thunder rumbled, and the rain poured down harder and harder.

In her bedroom on the second floor, Wendy finally suppressed the chaotic Honkai energy within her.

She lay naked on the bed, her clothes scattered on the floor.

The intense abdominal pain finally subsided, and the frustrating, deteriorating will fell silent.

The Desire Gem implanted in her body continuously condensed Honkai energy, eventually dispersing throughout her body.

Although it's suppressed, it's only temporary.

Just like an ever-expanding balloon, constantly suppressing it will only make the explosion more terrifying.

"Dong dong dong."

"Wendy, would you like some fresh fruit?"

Cocolia stood outside the door, carrying a basket of grapes.

"..."

Wendy inside the room ignored her and remained silent.

"Wendy? Aren't you here?"

"unnecessary."

The girl replied briefly, sparing with her words.

She didn't want to talk to anyone.

Suppressing the collapse alone consumed all her energy.

She even considered giving up altogether; what did the deaths of others have to do with her?

If it weren't for them, how could I be in this situation?

Upon hearing Wendy's weak voice and sensing the dense Honkai energy in the air, Cocolia's lips unconsciously curled into a smile.

The time has come; it's time to act.