Rita: The Advantage Is Mine!

Did he even manage to snag a bargain from his own pocket?

Chapter 103 Rita: The Advantage Lies With Me!

Rita's compatibility: 331%

"... Isn't this number a bit off?"

In the early morning, Liu Bai looked at the compatibility score, which had suddenly risen to the top, and felt something was off.

Rita's compatibility in the real world was 90%, and in the simulation it was 161%, plus a 50% bonus after the simulation ended.

This gives a total of 301% compatibility.

But for some reason, he kept hearing "+1%" and "1%" all night long, and in the end, it increased by 30%.

This made Liu Bai quite curious about what Rita was thinking in the room.

Good morning, Liu Bai.

At her usual wake-up time, Rita pushed open the door and smiled elegantly at Liu Bai.

Good morning, Rita... Are you alright?

"What happened?" Rita smiled. "Do I look like something has happened to me?"

"Forehead..."

Rita seemed completely unchanged, as if the heart-to-heart talk and simulation from last night had never happened.

331%... Looking at the number on the panel and then at Rita's calm and composed expression, Liu Bai began to suspect that something was wrong.

Ah... with this level of compatibility, shouldn't your reaction be a little more shy? Why are you being so businesslike?

Liu Bai still really wanted to see Rita's shy expression...

"I mean, it's good that everything's alright, um, it's good that everything's alright."

Liu Bai awkwardly skipped over the topic.

(Phew... I hope I didn't give myself away...)

Rita breathed a sigh of relief as the gaze moved away from her face.

(Thank goodness... I absolutely, positively mustn't let him know that I've regained my memories!)

It was so shameful. Although last night's dream had awakened her memories, it felt like a humiliating execution to her.

(Yes, Rita, let's just keep it like this... Anyway, there's still a long time ahead, so let's use this time to figure out how to establish our advantageous position.)

Rita calmed down.

These things can't be rushed. It seems I have quite a few enemies... like Mobius, whom I've never heard of before, or Fu Hua, whom I know and can barely call someone I know well.

They're all enemies...

Okay, Rita felt that she still had a huge advantage over Fu Hua, not to mention that Fu Hua was in a bad situation right now.

Do you even know what physical advantages mean?

No matter how charming you are, you can't change the fact that you have a flat body!

As for Mobius, whom I've never heard of before, let's leave him out of the picture for now.

Speaking of which, I should have other "enemies"... For example, why did Schrödinger know about Liu Bai's existence? Isn't the title "Alliance Leader" an honorific title for the commander of Anti-Entropy?

Who will be the "enemy" in the Anti-Entropy? The current Alliance Leader Edison?

Rita couldn't make a judgment on this, but considering the result of the defection of a large number of beautiful young female scientists in 1955... let's tentatively categorize all female scientists of Anti-Entropy as "enemies".

As Rita descended the stairs, she used her expertise as a tactician to identify her enemy.

(However, these people... are not a concern for now. The only problem is... Durandal.)

Rita felt three parts respect for Bianka and seven parts care for her like a younger sister.

Rita never imagined that she would be betrayed by Bianka one day—although not on the battlefield, Rita inexplicably felt that this was even worse than being betrayed on the battlefield.

But I'm in luck right now! The advantage is on my side!

Rita's smile deepened; she was likely to have Liu Bai all to herself for quite some time.

Although the ghost couldn't completely devour everything, it was enough to establish its dominant position.

"Vice Captain Rita, you seem quite pleased?"

Raven came down from upstairs and ran into Rita.

"Are you happy... Hehe, perhaps." Rita nodded slightly and gave Raven a bright smile.

"... No one else can make such a bright smile look so creepy."

Raven's eye twitched; she felt it was best not to have a deep conversation with Rita right now.

For some reason, this guy seems even more dangerous today than when he grabbed me yesterday.

"I'm going downstairs for dinner."

After saying that, the Raven, feeling uneasy, suddenly accelerated its pace.

Rita couldn't help but chuckle as she watched this scene.

Come to think of it, Raven's job was to be Liu Bai's maid, right?

Rita doubled the difficulty of Raven's future "maid training" in her mind.

Clearly, guys with the potential to cheat should be tormented to death.

"What's wrong with Raven today?" Liu Bai muttered, puzzled.

Rita immediately composed herself.

Establishing a dominant position should be done subtly and gradually, capturing the other person's heart without them even realizing it. Only then can the other person "feel" that they can't live without you.

If you act too deliberately, at best the effect will be greatly reduced, and at worst you may be suspected of having ulterior motives.

No rush... there's plenty of time...

After a brief breakfast at the hotel, Rita reported the details of her arrest operation to Otto due to work commitments.

Of course, the World Serpent was clearly not part of the "capture mission".

"So that's how it is. The other party escaped... The timing is rather coincidental."

Otto, who was on the other end of the line of communication, rested his chin on his hand, looking thoughtful.

"Yes, Your Excellency, I think so too." Rita smiled and continued Otto's words. "Therefore, I hope to stay here for a while and, with the help of Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, conduct a more in-depth investigation. Moreover, K423 will probably stay here for the rest of the time."

Why go back to the Schicksal Headquarters?

I won't reply!

After all, if she went back, Rita had no idea what expression she should wear when facing Durandal.

"Very good, Rita, that's all I wanted to say."

Otto nodded in agreement.

"However, the best-case scenario is probably just K423's Herrscher ability causing the problem. If we're unlucky, it might be a third party, like that 'snake' interfering from the shadows..."

Otto lowered his head and pondered for a while.

"It just so happens that headquarters doesn't have any missions that require Durandal's involvement recently, so I'll transfer her there. The two of you have always worked well together, so even if there is interference from a third party, you can get away unscathed."

... Huh?

Rita's formulaic smile was starting to crumble.

"What's wrong, Rita? Is there anything else you're wondering about?"

"No, no, Rita Losweiser guarantees to complete the mission," Rita replied, forcing a smile.

"Very good. I will order Durandal to set off immediately at the fastest speed. She should be able to reach Sky Dome City in about three hours."

Otto nodded in satisfaction and then hung up the call.

"..."

It's still a long time... a very long time... up to three hours, isn't it!?

I can't stay in this Schicksal anymore!

"Oh, Bianka is coming too, that's great." Liu Bai nodded calmly.

"... Yeah, I think so too."

No, absolutely no good.

But even though she felt that way in her heart, Rita still had to put on a smile.

Okay, on the bright side, Durandal's personality... bullshit!

My Bianka is just naturally a bit ditzy and single-minded, not really stupid!

That operation back then, could any idiot have done it?

... Although Bianka's natural naiveté and single-mindedness have worsened in recent years.

"By the way, Liu Bai."

"Hmm?" Liu Bai tilted his head slightly, ready to hear what Rita was going to say next.

"If you were Paris from the myth, to whom would you give the golden apple?"

"...ha?"

This question sounds familiar...

Liu Bai inexplicably felt that this question was a death trap.

Bianka's question back then was, "Who do you think Prince Paris in the myth should have given the golden apple to?"

Rita's question is now more direct—"If you were Paris from the myth, to whom would you give the golden apple?"

"Um... should I have Bianka come over and cut it into three pieces?"

Liu Bai answered tentatively.

"..."

This answer was completely outside Rita's comprehension, but upon closer reflection... it somehow made sense?

"... Liu Bai, you are really good at taking shortcuts, and you are also quite greedy."

Rita's face showed a rare look of helplessness. Although this was not the answer she wanted, she couldn't get angry at all.

Rita didn't know if she was simply unable to feel "angry" towards Liu Bai, or if she genuinely thought Liu Bai's answer made sense.

"Are you trying to win the favor of three goddesses at the same time?"

"Um..." Why does this question make me feel like a jerk if I answer it?

"But thinking about it carefully, this is indeed the answer you would give... Can't you just use sweet words and vows to coax the girl?" Rita looked at the air around her with a hint of resentment.

"I'm so sorry I'm not sweet-talking enough."

Liu Bai complained.

"Rita, how about you teach me a couple of moves?"

"It is quite rude of you to ask such a lady who has never been in a relationship for this kind of question."

Rita wore a somewhat alluring smile.

"However, if you don't mind, we can have a relationship. That way, I'll be a lady who has been in love before, and maybe I can teach you some tricks to win a girl's heart."

Huh...?

Sorry, due to the suddenness of the situation, Liu Bai's brain experienced a brief malfunction.

"... Just kidding." Rita's smile suddenly took on a teasing tone. "Could it be that you're actually looking forward to this kind of thing?"

"... From a joke perspective, this is a really bad joke."

He had to admit that for a fleeting moment, Liu Bai genuinely believed that Rita was confessing her love to him.