Maids! Maids! Maids!

This was a sensitive topic, and after thinking about it for a while, Mobius decided to put it aside.

"There is no containment device." That was Natasha's problem, so Natasha shrugged.

She knew, of course, that it would be best to capture the Herrscher of Dominion alive, but wasn't there no other way?

Just by looking at the Herrscher of Dominion, whose head was severed but still connected, Natasha knew that there was no way to deal with this thing. Normally, the method of crippling and then binding it would likely be ineffective against this thing, and it might even self-destruct.

Why tie them up? They'll just kill them.

"Wasn't the Gray Serpent already recycled?"

"He didn't find the core—was it never there to begin with, or was it stolen?"

"They must have taken them." Bai paused for a moment, then chimed in, "We didn't bother with the bodies after the battle."

Kiana and Eden were both so preoccupied with this—especially Liu Bai, whose best brain was being held back by the sleepwalking Kiana.

"Hopefully it has been recycled."

Although it was a work mistake, Mobius actually looked relieved – as long as it wasn't completely gone, that was fine.

Having a core means it's a rather counterintuitive Herrscher.

Without a core member... then they can only be defined as Honkai zombie!

Judging from the abilities the opponent has demonstrated, if this is Honkai zombie, then this game is unplayable.

On the contrary, the Herrscher is the best answer.

"You're still planning to use Kiana as bait, aren't you? In that case, Raven, take a set of the highest-grade restraint devices and try to catch one alive next time."

"Clear."

Kiana's importance to the Herrscher of Dominion is almost irreplaceable, and the Herrscher of Dominion on the merchant guild's side were also strategizing for Kiana's sake—it's just that the strategizing took too long, and the situation has changed drastically.

"The Doctor, senior lab rat, the test results are in."

At that moment Klein came over with two reports.

"Miss Eden is perfectly normal, but as for Kiana ... her Honkai energy activity has increased."

Klein spoke the second half of the sentence very softly.

Mobius took the report and read it carefully.

"This is probably increasing Sirin's activity level, inducing her awakening?"

Mobius could see the purpose of this thing at a glance, so... Mobius was quite puzzled.

Do you Herrscher also have this kind of social dynamic?

"I'm afraid the Herrscher of Dominion can't handle Sirin." Bai listened to Mobius's words thoughtfully. "When two tigers fight, a third party benefits. If they take direct action, the Herrscher of Dominion isn't confident in taking care of Kiana directly."

"... It should be."

Mobius thought for a moment, and realized that if a Second Honkai Eruption with a troublesome Herrscher participating were to be replicated in Asia, it would be a disaster.

The reason they kept Kiana around was probably because they had no choice but to leave Kiana behind—in terms of individual combat strength, Sirin could easily defeat the Herrscher in this battle.

"Moreover, the other party seems to have the ability to assimilate, which can be quite troublesome when you encounter them," Bai added.

However, Herrscher of Dominion rarely have the opportunity to use this ability on strong individuals, and the "mob" is probably not very suitable for strong individuals either, but having it and not having it are two different things.

... Ah, speaking of which, the tag "combatant-turned-combatant" actually really resonates with Liu Bai.

"In that case, be more careful next time—do you think we can use Schicksal as a shield in this matter?"

"... You don't need to worry about these things."

Liu Bai patted Mobius on the shoulder and said, "Although cooperation is necessary, there's something wrong with what you're saying."

"Okay, okay, you come here, you come here."

Mobius grimaced.

Klein: "..."

The term "guinea pig" is clearly an affectionate nickname!

Just as I expected!

"Oh, right, you can take this."

As if remembering something, Mobius took out two syringes containing red liquid from his pocket.

"Here, give your patient an injection every three days."

[Honkai Inhibitor - Saint's Blood (Potion)]

[Moderately reduce Honkai infection while curbing the rate of infection]

"This is..."

"You recognized it? Special ability?" Mobius glanced at the astonished Liu Bai. "Take it. Anyway, I've finished researching it. I originally planned to use it on my daughter, but now that my mother has tricked me, I have to get my revenge. Just stick it into a vein. If you don't know how, find someone else to do it."

It's just an injection. Although Liu Bai's family doesn't have a professional doctor, there are quite a few people who are proficient in simple nursing care.

"Oh..."

Okay, what your best friend and I have to do with each other is none of my business.

Liu Bai silently accepted the two injections.

"By the way, Liu Bai, are you bringing me breakfast?"

"Um?"

Liu Bai looked completely bewildered.

Seeing Liu Bai's expression, Mobius immediately understood something, and the smile on his face suddenly turned dangerous.

"Little guinea pig~~"

"Hey! Is there a kitchen here? Can I borrow it for a moment?"

Inside the pot.

"You look like you're suffering in silence," Kujou Sara, who was clearing away the dishes, noticing the expression on Liu Bai's face.

"Ah... I had a terrible hemorrhage because of my bad memory."

Liu Bai felt that his face should be pale right now.

Mobius used this as an excuse to bleed me dry... Is this what they call punishment?

"Here, some hastily made fried rice. Go upstairs and feed Zhen."

However, Liu Bai eventually managed to borrow the kitchen, so he didn't have to take time to come back and cook a special meal for Zhen.

Incidentally, the kitchen in the underground area—though it seems a bit out of place, it does exist—uses rather high-quality ingredients.

Liu Bai also saw the chef, Gray Serpent, inside.

... Does everyone like to wear skins these days?

Of course, this Gray Serpent is not the same as that Gray Serpent.

"Oh, right, and this injection too. Go give your general an injection, an intravenous injection. It's a medicine made with Cecilia's Saint's Blood."

[Kujou Sara favorability: 3338]

"Thank you very much... Please convey our gratitude to the Doctor."

The potion made from Cecilia's Saint's Blood... that's a golden brand.

Kujou Sara thanked both of them, knowing full well who was responsible for her general's preferential treatment.

Even Kujou Sara could figure out who this potion was originally meant for—Herrscher of Law is also a kind of "Honkai Infection"!

"Do you need someone to go out with you? If you're going to be outside, it's best to have someone accompany you... for example..."

"Meow! Meow!"

"Ah, that doesn't count."

Kujou Sara nudged Kirara was leaning closer.

This catgirl came here to do hard labor; besides putting in some physical effort or running errands, all she can do is act cute.

Being with Liu Bai might mean that she would need Liu Bai's care and protection instead.

"Eh? Lord Kujou?"

"Kamisato and Lord Kage are both reliable partners... Of course, there are also Lord Acheron and Miss Katsura."

"Yes, I'll have Shadow follow me."

Liu Bai has always been quite cautious—part of the reason the teapot was stolen last time was because Little Gui refused to help when he was in danger...

Just then, Liu Bai needed to move the Elixir of Love, so he used the Shadow Chest to pack it into a box and then threw the shadow back into the pot—it was slow and tiring for Liu Bai to throw them into the pot one by one, since the Elixir of Love wouldn't respond at the same time.

"Also, if you have time today, could you pick me up from the airport at noon?"

"... Again?" Bai felt that his schedule was almost full for the day.

"If it is inconvenient for you, you can leave this matter to me."

"... Who is it?"

"Mikoshiba," Sara replied, "Was, and still is, the most beautiful woman in Inazuma, and also one of the most powerful warriors... at least she used to be."

"... Torachiyo?" Abyss Flower took me a while to make sense of it.

"...You could call her that, though." Sara realized that her way of introducing her might have been a bit too serious. "However, the name Torachiyo comes from her nickname 'Chiyo who bites tigers,' which is also the result of Chiyo's last battle before she went into seclusion. Normally, you can just call her Chiyo."

With Liu Bai's current status, everyone except Raiden Makoto has to address Liu Bai" Master".

Liu Bai could address Miyuki Chiyo as by her given name, surname, or whether she was called "Miss" or "La Signora," it was entirely up to him.

"If that's the case, I'm actually quite curious."

Liu Bai retrieved some information about this person from his memory.

Tags: Oni (demon race), female warrior, kimono, beautiful woman, Maru/Swallow, evil/corrupted

... Okay, the last two, no, the last one, cross that out.

Since she has the nickname "Torachiyo," she must have been swallowed by a pill but not corrupted.

"Wife?"

This is also an important label.

"? Mikoshiba is not married yet... You mean Mikoshiba, right?" Sara was a little confused by Liu Bai's train of thought.

"Ah... I see. Then you can go in my place, Sara."

"How could it be so suddenly...?"

Just kidding.

Liu Bai was quite disappointed to see the disciplinary committee member who couldn't keep up with him at all.

The best response at this point would be "That traitor Cao!"

"... Could you put it more directly?" Sara looked troubled.

This situation of "should know but doesn't" is causing Kujou Sara some distress.

This feeling, especially between Liu Bai and her, is detrimental to communication in every sense.

—Is Lord Liu Bai trying to hint at something to me that I don't understand? Does Lord Liu Bai feel he has nothing more to say?

"It's nothing, just a joke. Only someone of the level of Kitsune Saiguu or Yae Miko could join the conversation," Shiro comforted Kujou Sara was taking the conversation a bit too seriously.

"I see."

Hearing Liu Bai say this, Kujou Sara visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

If that's the case, then it's not her fault.

Chapter 123 Maid! Maid! Maid!

"Use these medicines sparingly," Mobius instructed, looking at the two boxes of Elixir of Love packed on the ground. "The next batch of raw materials won't arrive for another two days."