As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

“Rita, as my adjutant, you take good care of my daily life, which is really hard work. Let me handle trivial matters like entertaining guests, so you can get some rest.”

In the training area of ​​the Undying Blade, Bianca stood quietly. She wore a fitted black tank top over a snow-white short-sleeved shirt, which perfectly outlined her slender waist and toned abs.

She wore carefully applied wrist guards, which not only provided protection but also added to her dashing and heroic appearance. Her lower body was clad in a black and white striped short skirt, the hem of which swayed slightly.

As the voice faded, Bianca's calm gaze fell upon the maid who was confronting her.

This maid was equally eye-catching, dressed in an exquisite black silk maid outfit, the top adorned with delicate rose accessories. Her right leg featured a decorative stocking that perfectly accentuated the graceful curves of her leg.

The most eye-catching feature was the unique decoration on her head that resembled sheep horns, adding a touch of allure and charm to her overall appearance.

However, at this moment, her face wore a forced smile, her gaze fixed on Durandal before her. "Hehe, Lady Durandal, you're quite the joker. Rita is just a maid; it's my duty to share my mistress's burdens and entertain guests."

"As the captain of the Undying Blade, Lady Durandal needs to cherish her rest time even more. Everything else can be left to Rita."

Around them, the members of the Undying Blade had long since stopped their training, huddled together, and stared intently at the two captains in the training area.

He secretly wondered what had happened. For some reason, he could clearly sense a strong tension between the two of them today, as if a single spark could ignite a massive explosion.

"Hey Alvit, do you know anything inside? Something seemed off about Vice-Captain Rita and Captain Bianca today."

"You're asking me?! Who am I supposed to ask?!" Yalvette glared at the teammate who had questioned her and sighed. After all, these two captains were usually inseparable; who knew what had gotten into them?

"Why don't you... go ask her?" Hearing what Yalvit said, the team members looked at each other and started urging Yalvit on again.

"Why don't you go ask?! I haven't lived enough yet!!" Alvit glared at her, dismissing the suggestion with disdain. While she was used to being a tool, this wasn't the way to use her!

Bianca was one thing, since she usually had a cute and serious demeanor. But Rita was different. Arvit always felt that if she made any noise, she might be assigned to dig potatoes in Siberia the next day.

'What's wrong with Rita today? Can't she just give me this task?! If the guest who comes is really him, as I suspect...'

Bianca's expression remained calm, showing no sign of emotional fluctuation. However, upon closer inspection, one could detect a subtle hint of embarrassment and annoyance flickering deep within her bright eyes.

"In any case, Rita can leave these small things like receiving guests to me. After all, you need to rest too."

'Your Excellency, you've certainly put Rita in a difficult position…' Rita sighed inwardly, looking at Bianca before her. 'However, I didn't expect Lady Bianca's reaction to be so strong.'

A little earlier in the morning, in the bishop's office, Rita stood before the desk, giving a perfect maid's bow. "Your Grace, Rita Losweiser is at your service."

"Rita, you're here. Wait a moment..." Upon seeing Rita, Otto didn't stop playing 'Kallen Fantasy', still focused on controlling the controller in his hand.

A few minutes later, taking advantage of a break after defeating the boss, he took two photos from a folder on the table and handed them to her. "An old friend of mine is coming to visit today, so I'd appreciate it if you could take care of him."

'Hmm? An old friend…' When Rita heard these words from Otto, her expression remained unchanged, her delicate face still bearing that signature fake smile.

Based on Rita's understanding of Otto, those he called old friends usually didn't end up well, because she was the one who dealt with most of his 'friends.' "I understand, Your Excellency."

However, when Rita reached out and took the photo from Otto, the moment her eyes fell on the person in the photo, she froze as if struck by lightning! Even her signature smile, which had never changed, vanished completely in that instant.

However, this lapse in composure lasted only a fleeting moment; as if in the blink of an eye, Rita quickly regained her usual calm and collected demeanor. Otto glanced at her dismissively, offering no further words.

“I understand, Your Grace, Rita guarantees to complete the mission.” After saying this, Rita gave Otto a slight bow, and then walked gracefully out of the bishop’s office.

With a soft click as the door slowly closed, the hallway fell silent. Rita held up the file and pulled out a few more photos.

His slender fingers gently flipped through the photos. When he came to one of the blood-red photos depicting a strange figure, his eyes only glanced at it briefly before quickly moving on.

Immediately afterwards, her gaze, as if drawn by a magnet, locked onto another photograph. That photograph showed Chen Yuan dealing with the pseudo-Honkai Emperor in Changkong City.

Gazing at Chen Yuan in the photo, Rita's lips unconsciously curled up slightly, forming a strange smile that was hard to describe.

“It’s been a long time… Lord Chenyuan.” Rita murmured softly, as if she were talking to the person in the photograph. However, before she could finish speaking, she suddenly fell into deep thought, her thoughts drifting like a kite with a broken string, wandering in endless memories.

Just then, a clear and melodious voice rang out unexpectedly behind Rita: "Rita, another new mission?"

The sudden sound startled Rita, who nearly dropped the photo in her hand. She quickly turned around and saw Durandal standing behind her.

"Lady Durandal, you're back from your mission." Rita quickly composed herself and looked at Bianca with a smile. "Yes, His Holiness the Bishop just gave Rita a new task, but please rest assured, Rita will prepare lunch for you as usual today."

Rita spoke again and again, but Durandal's beautiful eyes were fixed on the photo in Rita's hand, her pupils flickering slightly as she stared blankly into space.

"Lady Durandal?" Sensing something amiss in Bianca's gaze, Rita coughed lightly and discreetly put the photograph away. "Lady Durandal, please excuse me for taking my leave now, as there are still many things to prepare."

After saying that, Rita turned to leave. Although she felt bad for Bianca, the latter's gaze just now made her inexplicably flustered. But the next second, Bianca's hand was on Rita's shoulder.

"Please wait a moment, Rita." Bianca pressed Rita to the spot, her expression unchanged, though her eyes were much gentler than usual. "Leave this mission to me."

"Lady Durandal, what did you just say?" Rita's body stiffened slightly. She turned her head and her gaze met Bianca's. For the first time, an unknown spark ignited between the two of them.

Back to the present, Rita and Bianca are still locked in a standoff. "Lady Durandal, you're overthinking it. This is nothing to me."

Rita chuckled twice, looking at Bianca with interest. "Could it be that today's guest is someone Lady Durandal knows?"

"Of course not!! How could that be!!" Rita's words seemed to strike a nerve with Bianca, who immediately panicked. "I just thought that you work so hard every day, Rita, so I just wanted to help you out."

"You're lying, Lady Durandal." "You're lying, Captain Bianca." Looking at Bianca's appearance, the members of the Undying Blade and Rita couldn't help but think these words from the bottom of their hearts.

"Lady Durandal, it's not that Rita is unwilling to let you take on this task." Rita carefully chose her words. She had already guessed most of what was going on, after all, Bianca had never been good at hiding her inner thoughts since she was a child.

"But you've never done any work of receiving guests before, and I'm afraid that something a little too much might happen to you, like harassment."

“If that’s the case, then I’m even more determined to go,” Bianca said, becoming even more insistent. “If that guy really dares to do that, I’ll… I’ll…”

Bianca struggled for a long time but still couldn't get the second half of her sentence out. Rita, seeing this, wanted to say something, but opened her mouth and no sound came out.

After a moment of silence, she could only nod helplessly, "Alright, since Lady Durandal has said so... then I'll go and make the arrangements."

Watching Rita's departing figure, Bianca felt a strange emotion welling up inside her. She suddenly felt incredibly guilty towards her best friend.

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