But inwardly, she truly could not understand Rita's actions.
If she knew they were from World Serpent, why was she still being so polite and playing along with her?
Wouldn't it be faster to just make a move?
Or perhaps... the other side was not actually certain? At most, they might have found some traces of them somewhere?
...Right, Gray Serpent.
The remains of Gray Serpent's body had been dismantled by the person before her.
Although Gray Serpent had always been meticulous, if Schicksal had set its sights on him, it would not have been surprising for him to leave behind some clue.
Shiora felt as though she had vaguely grasped the truth of the matter.
Following that line of thought, Schicksal probably could not be certain whether they truly were members of World Serpent.
...So these people were merely probing them.
As long as Shencheng Pharmaceuticals could prove its innocence, everything would be fine.
"It is wonderful that Miss Shiora understands that."
Rita timely put on an expression of gratitude.
"It is nothing. Shencheng Pharmaceuticals has always followed Schicksal's lead in the fight against Honkai. This small matter is nothing. Earning Schicksal's trust is our greatest honor." The two shrewd women began acting before each other.
Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought they were close friends.
Rita Compatibility +3%
...Yet Rita seemed to have come out ahead.
The increase in compatibility meant that Rita had also noticed something off about Shiora, so her trust in Liu Bai's words had increased once more.
"Consultant Shiora, then I'll have to trouble you to lead the way."
"It would be my honor, Miss Rita."
Shiora lightly placed a hand over her chest in salute, then gestured for them to proceed.
Afterward, Shiora led Rita and the others into the Shencheng