Where's the Fox Who's Trying to Seduce Master Liu!?

Since he'd already said something sarcastic, Gray Serpent didn't care about anything else.

"However, you do have a point in some respects..."

Although Rita's status was objectively not particularly distinguished to him, the habits inherited from the Previous Era made Gray Serpent understand that he should stay out of women's fights.

The Gray Serpent nodded silently, finding the idea reasonable, and then turned and left without making a sound. The Jackal followed quickly without daring to delay.

Just kidding, she would never respectfully admit to committing suicide after being shot eight times in the back!

Kiana watched as the Gray Serpent and the Jackal sneaked away. Although she wanted to run away too, her position wasn't ideal. Unless she slipped outwards, she would inevitably make some big movements.

"If Miss Rita doesn't mind, I'd still like to hear something," Mei said with a light laugh in response to Rita's retort.

Do they really think she's still the sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl she was back then?

Don't underestimate people!

A girl's fighting ability can increase with age!

... Although as she grew older she was no longer a girl.

In a way, Mei can now understand Mobius when he was facing a crisis of being single – it's actually quite a pitiful thing to talk about.

... On another note, how old is this Miss Rita in front of us?

She looks to be around twenty years old...

Mei couldn't help but facepalm. The sense of crisis that Elysia felt back then is the same sense of crisis that Mei feels now.

This is starting to look a little bad.

"Oh? Are you interested in what happened that night?"

Rita narrowed her eyes. "Well, this all started a few nights ago..."

She has no experience, but she can make things up on the spot!

The maid's theoretical knowledge and experience have always been quite good.

However...

"What at night?"

The palm-sized Soul Steel doll hanging from Mei's waist suddenly came to life, and the miniature Liu Bai attracted the attention of the two of them.

"Ugh... calming down a brat is such a nightmare."

Liu Bai said, sounding quite weary.

"The doll has come to life!" Kiana exclaimed in surprise.

"That's Teacher Liu, Kiana," Fu Hua's consciousness, transmitted through the Feather of the Wind, reminded her.

"Oh... it seems that's true..."

"Doctor, you've arrived?"

Mei showed a respectful expression. "It's been a long time, Doctor."

"Yeah, long time no see."

Mini Liu Bai stretched and said, "And Rita, good evening... I really didn't expect the two of you to be able to get together."

"It was just a coincidence."

Rita, who had been exuding an aggressive aura, immediately smiled and looked at the floating doll, seemingly lost in thought.

—Okay, you can tell at a glance that the other person is after the doll.

After all, she had the same idea of taking the puppets from Mobius's hands back then.

"It is my good fortune to have met Dr. Mei in some ways."

Rita's words made Mei subconsciously twitch the corners of her mouth. On the surface, there was nothing wrong with what she said, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to imply that she wanted to steal her away.

The so-called gratitude is more like "thank you for delivering the goods to my door."

Can I handle this guy?

Mei silently pinched the muscles on her arm... It seemed unlikely.

There's a saying in this world: when a scholar meets a soldier...

"Rita, I feel like there's something hidden in your words?"

Liu Bai glanced at Rita suspiciously, while Rita returned a flawless smile.

"Are you coming back to stay overnight tonight?" Rita asked, her voice sounding like that of a neglected newlywed wife.

"Let's forget about it... that girl is quite restless."

Liu Bai recalled the scene when he returned after completing the system simulation— Shibao kicked open his door anxiously. Even though the simulation only had a one-minute blank period, Shibao almost turned the whole room upside down.

Fortunately, the system's blank period only lasted for a minute... otherwise, no one knows if Shibao would have turned the entire Anti-Entropy Headquarters upside down afterward.

After he returned, the first thing that Shibao asked him was, "Did you go on a tryst with some vixen?"

Liu Bai was speechless on the spot, but fortunately, his authority still worked, and with Planck rushing over after hearing the commotion, the two of them managed to explain the situation for a long time before it was finally over.

Just then, the Liu Bai system popped up a notification about the change in Rita's compatibility—it decreased by 20% in an instant and then increased back.

Before long, Mei's compatibility also fluctuated wildly.

It's no wonder Liu Bai overthought things in this situation; he definitely had to check on these two. Sure enough, they were the ones who had run into each other.

I have no idea what kind of weird thing they were up to just now.

"Girl?" Mei asked, somewhat puzzled.

This sounds like taking care of a child.

If someone else said this, it might not seem like a big deal, but it's rather strange that Liu Bai said it.

Are you taking care of a small child?

"Taking care of children... well, that's true in a way."

Sensing Mei's strange gaze, Liu Bai returned the same look.

"But speaking of status... she can be considered both your second senior sister and your junior sister."

After all, the Shibao was born from Fu Hua's body, and both the explanations of the second senior sister and the junior sister have their own logic.

Mei: "???"

Am I not the second oldest in our family? How come there's suddenly a second senior sister?

"Fu Hua's restored body has generated Herrscher consciousness— the Eighth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Sentience."

Liu Bai's concise statement perfectly illustrates the saying that fewer words make a bigger deal.

Fu Hua: "..."

After a slight daze, everyone present was pulled into the Feather of the Wind by Fu Hua.

"... Um, Teacher Liu, what do you mean by the birth of Herrscher consciousness within my body?"

"It means exactly what it says." Liu Bai looked at Fu Hua expressionlessly. "If we take a step further, she's your sister; if we take a step back, she's your daughter. How you decide on this generational hierarchy is up to you."

I don't want to be counted in terms of seniority!

Fu Hua squinted, pinched the bridge of her nose, and looked completely unable to accept reality.

"Um... should I say 'condolences' to Ms. Fu Hua?"

This whole thing is so messed up that Rita doesn't even know what to say.

"Um, class monitor, don't be sad. This matter should... should..." Kiana wanted to say something, but she couldn't think of a word for a long time.

"Kiana, if you're going to say something like 'please accept my condolences,' then I'll have to punish you by making you copy the text."

"Cough, no, it's nothing."

When it came to copying texts, Kiana shrank back.

"And Miss Rita, I think I don't need to use the word 'condolences' for now." Fu Hua lowered her hand, but the expression on her face was still somewhat inscrutable.

Mei's expression was equally strange. "The Herrscher of Sentience, in some ways, is an old acquaintance."

After all, he was the first Herrscher to reach the home base of the Moth Chasers to Fire...

"How should I put it about Senior Sister's luck... But since you sound so calm, Doctor, it means the other party is under your control, right?"

"Yes, how should I put it, the child 'Herrscher consciousness has been hijacked by Fu Hua's memories, and she is completely unaware that she is Herrscher. She has inherited Fu Hua's memories and attitude towards the Honkai —that is to say, she now believes that she is the real Fu Hua."

"Waaah..."

Kiana expressed her heartfelt feelings about this matter.

—Then Fu Hua gave him a good-natured tap on the head.

"Being caught up in human memories... that's a bit far-fetched, but it's not entirely unreasonable." Mei pushed up her glasses. "From this angle, the other person looks more like my senior sister's... ugh."

Before Mei could finish speaking, Fu Hua gave her a smacked head.

So much time has passed, I think you've forgotten what the dignity of a senior sister really means!

"Alright, I take back what I just said. However, since the other party has inherited all of her senior sister's memories and emotions, then it's no wonder that you have to keep an eye on her, Doctor. I'm afraid only you can command this new Herrscher."

Fu Hua: "..."

Fu Hua tried her best to remain calm.

"Given the master-disciple relationship, it's not surprising that Teacher Liu can command this new Herrscher who inherited my memories and emotions."

Are you sure you're just master and apprentice?

Apart from Kiana, who was still somewhat confused, Rita and Mei both looked at Fu Hua with a half-smile.

The real reason is something everyone understands.

Rita and Mei quietly lowered the threat level for Fu Hua.

It's easy to imagine that Fu Hua will be preoccupied with a fierce battle with her "daughters" for some time to come, leaving her no time to pay attention to them.

So, now there are only the two of them on the battlefield?

No, that's not right. We have to find a way to get Liu Bai back. They can't just stay next to that Herrscher forever—if a newborn Herrscher were to break into their home, they both felt like they could just hang themselves.

Mei and Rita exchanged a silent glance.

At that moment, both of them saw the determination in each other's eyes.

—Never lose to a child!

Chapter 138 Where is the vixen who seduced Teacher Liu!?

But even though that's what they say, you need a reason to keep someone here, right?

The two exchanged another silent glance.

No matter what, they are mature women, and throwing tantrums doesn't suit their temperament.

Thinking of this, Mei pushed up her glasses. "Herrscher of Sentience... Now that you mention it, I'd like to meet her. Doctor, where are you and Herrscher of Sentience? I'll go tomorrow."

Rita: "?"

Don't think I can't tell you're trying to run away just because you're using such a calm tone!

So what if you run away? You think you're the only one who can... Oh, it seems like this guy is the only one who can run away.

Rita reluctantly remembered her identity as Schicksal S-Rank Valkyrie.

So here's the question: how do you write a good resignation letter?

Okay, the resignation thing was just a joke. Although Rita, as a love rival, was quite good at messing with Durandal, she wasn't planning to run away unless Durandal was planning to.

After all, their sisterly bond is quite strong.

"Go see that Lady Herrscher of Sentience? Will she be treated like a junior sister, being ordered around and served tea and water?" Rita smiled.

Rita said, "I can't go, but I can still disgust you."

"... No, at least I inherited my senior sister's memories and feelings, so no matter what, it wouldn't be..."

Mei thought about the times she was bossed around and felt a chill run down her spine for no reason.