Old Hag, What Are You Doing Here?

Rita patted her face; she couldn't let her own romantic feelings lead her to judge others.

"So, what kind of person was Miss Li's great-grandfather?"

Seeing that Li Sushang seemed quite interested in discussing this topic, Rita continued the conversation along that lines.

"I imagine he must be a very respected elder?"

"Mmm... yes, yes, that's how it is. He's very handsome and very gentle."

"..."

Rita and Ragna fell silent again.

Miss Li Sushang, are you sure that the words "handsome" and "gentle" are used to describe an old man?!

(Lord Ragna, if we continue like this, we'll be touching on a taboo topic, won't we?)

(Ah... without a doubt, great-grandfather and such, this is no longer a simple taboo.)

Ragna and Rita both gave slightly awkward smiles.

Forget about that adjective; the way she just acted was clearly that of a young girl in love!

... It's best not to get involved in other people's family affairs.

Rita took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead, then looked towards Bianka.

Bianka is currently being embraced by Mrs. Sabres, and they look quite intimate.

"Mmm~~ Miss Bianka is so cute... Would you like to be my daughter?"

Rita: "..."

Ragna: "..."

The topics over there seem to be more exciting.

Is there no normal person in that group?

"Um... Mrs. Sabres, please don't make things difficult for Miss Bianka."

At this point, Rita could only step in to smooth things over.

"Eh..."

"Mrs. Sabres, I truly do not share the same thoughts as my daughter did back then."

Having recovered her composure, Bianka spoke sternly and firmly to the noblewoman before her.

"... What a pity."

Disappointment was visibly evident on the other person's face.

"I'm really, really serious about inviting you!"

"I was very serious about refusing."

Bianka stared intently into the other person's eyes.

"Hmm... that's a real shame."

Seemingly sensing Bianka's determination, Mrs. Sabres sighed.

"If I were eighteen or nineteen, maybe we could become good friends."

"You look like you're eighteen or nineteen years old now."

"Hmm!"

The lady was taken aback by Bianka's earnest answer.

"Ahhh... Bianka- chan is so cute, doesn't she really want to be my daughter?"

"Stop making a fool of yourself here..."

Rita watched as Miss Vera, seemingly unable to bear it any longer, grabbed Mrs. Sabres by the back of her collar.

"It's amazing that you can say such things without any guilt. Who else would talk to you so calmly!"

"Eh~~"

"I'm sorry, Miss Rita, Miss Bianka, and Miss Ragna, this guy made a fool of himself."

"Uh... it's nothing, it's nothing. But you and Mrs. Sabres are..."

This action doesn't seem like something a junior would do.

"Hmm~~ Don't let her appearance fool you, she's actually my best friend~ It's just that her breasts and butt haven't grown big yet."

"..." Rita looked surprised, while Ragna looked envious.

You couldn't tell at all, especially since she was wearing a youthful white dress; she looked like a beautiful young woman of eighteen or nineteen.

"Ka... Sabrese, will you die if you don't talk nonsense!?"

"Anyway, it's the truth~~"

"So, it shouldn't be called Miss Vera, but Mrs. Vera?" Bianka's focus was a little strange at this moment.

"No, calling her 'Miss' is fine."

"Vera, you're so boring."

Sabrese—that is, Kallen —pulled free from Otto's hand and turned to greet her lovely daughter.

"Lisa, say a few words to your new friends too~~ Don't always be so quiet and reserved — sorry, this kid is a shut-in, please excuse her."

Kallen, pulling Amber who had been keeping her head down, smiled at everyone.

Amber, however, continued to keep her head down.

"Waaah..."

Amber doesn't dare to look up.

To be honest, she knew all of these people in front of her. Although she had taken off her blindfold and changed her hairstyle and clothes, what if she was recognized...?

"Lord Ragna, doesn't Miss Lisa look somewhat familiar?"

"... Because she looks a lot like Mrs. Sabres?" Ragna glanced at Mrs. Sabres beside him, then at Miss Lisa.

"I don't mean 'familiar' in that sense..."

Rita rested her chin on her hand, feeling like she was overlooking something.

"So, what brings Miss Rita to Sky Dome City?"

Rita was pulled back to reality by a question, and saw Miss Vera beside her... or rather, Madam?

"Well... I guess you could say I'm on a business trip? But it definitely feels like a company-funded vacation," Rita said with a smile.

"I see. Your company's benefits seem quite good."

Vera's face showed an appraising expression.

"Miss Rita seems to have been here for quite some time, hasn't she?"

"It's been less than a month."

Rita smiled at the other person, "But speaking of which, I've recently... been having a slight thought about resigning."

Since she had nothing else to do, Rita didn't mind chatting casually with the lady.

"Huh? Resigned? It's not easy for young people to find a job these days. Have you found another one yet?"

"Well... although I've found a new job, what kind of new job is it in the true sense?"

Rita stroked her chin and pondered for a moment.

She didn't actually have much desire to change jobs, but the transfer order that morning made her feel she had no choice but to switch.

To be honest, if Liu Bai had a body, Rita wouldn't mind being a full-time housewife at home.

After all, compared to those great scientists or heroes, Rita has a relatively clear understanding of her own position.

She didn't actually have any grand dreams that required her to dedicate her entire life to.

Everyone says she's a genius, but she knows exactly what kind of person she is.

If it weren't for the turmoil of that year, she would probably have stayed in the flower shop and lived a simple, ordinary life as a florist.

If Ragna hadn't "died in battle" back then, she might have gone through the normal promotion process, joined the Valkyrie Stormtroopers, and charged alongside Lord Ragna, wielding a greatsword.

If he hadn't met Liu Bai and Bianka later, he might have really lost his true self in mission after mission and become a heartless assassin.

Rita felt that her past twenty-odd years had been both wonderful and lucky.

So she doesn't have many grand dreams. Right now, she just wants to protect people she cares about, like Bianka and Ragna, and help others as much as she can... If possible, she'd like to have a few more children with Liu Bai.

"To be honest, Mrs. Vera's ideal job right now is actually a housewife—although it's a bit difficult."

Although she didn't have any grand dreams, the Honkai and Liu Bai's body were both big problems.

"Isn't it inappropriate to have such thoughts at this age?"

Otto struggled to keep her expression from Honkai —what had she just heard? Her own S-Rank Valkyrie's dream was to be a housewife?

"And it seems that with your... qualities, Miss Rita, it would be difficult for you to find a suitable partner."

"I'm not worried about finding a partner yet; he's a very outstanding and reliable man."

Thinking of Liu Bai, Rita couldn't help but smile gently.

"..."

What the heck? What's with that blissful smile?!

However, Rita then sighed again.

"However, the only downside is that he is probably too reliable and outstanding, which makes him too attractive to women. He already has more than 100 women around him."

"... I have a feeling he's kind of a jerk."

"Well... it does look quite similar when you put it that way."

Rita couldn't help but chuckle bitterly as she listened to what "Mrs. Vera" had to say.

If it were four or five, or seven or eight people, one might be able to get away with saying they're destined to have many romantic encounters. But with the number of people around Liu Bai that are almost twenty... no, and perhaps even more than twenty including those he doesn't know, it's not something that can be easily dismissed with just "destined to have many romantic encounters."

"But he's definitely not that kind of scumbag... or rather, I actually hope he's a bit of a scumbag in some ways? But he can't get married right now anyway."

Rita sighed as she thought of Liu Bai's condition.

She also asked Dr. Mei about matters related to her health.

The answer I received was—yes, but not necessary.

There are too many philanderers these days. Rather than accidentally letting a philanderer take over after creating a body for Liu Bai, it's better for them to first establish a hierarchy and then create a body for Liu Bai.

Although Rita always had the feeling that the other person's description of her as a "cheating cat" was directed at her, she tentatively accepted this interpretation.

"I think you might be exaggerating the other person's qualities."

Although Otto was a little annoyed that Rita ignored his orders over this matter, he could still understand it to some extent.

Moreover, seeing the other person's blissful expression just now, Otto couldn't help but think of his own Lord God.

If Lord God were by my side, I'd probably make that kind of expression too, right?

Never mind...

Otto, having figured this out, decided not to pursue the matter further with Rita.

I'm not so twisted as to prevent others from being happy just because I can't be happy myself.

So Otto changed his mind.

Forget about the World Serpent for now; we need to protect the happiness of our own subordinates first.

First, try to determine the other person's character. If he's a jerk... well...

However, if the other party is really a reliable man, I will find a way to help Rita win him over. After all, Rita is my subordinate, and I can't let her lose in a fight over a man.

Then prepare a dowry for Rita, so that everyone can part ways amicably...

Chapter 289 Old woman, what are you doing here?