Bai Pingsheng Isn't One for Fighting-He Just Likes Breaking Up Fights! (Continued)

As for Inazuma, they also felt extremely unlucky.

They came here to subtly inquire with Yelan and see if they could get anything out of her—after all, even though she said she wouldn't get involved anymore, they couldn't lose anything by asking her, and any gain would be a bonus.

But now I've met Rita...

Keep in mind that their actions were conducted in the shadows, and now they've run right into Rita, which is practically the same as exposing themselves to the spotlight.

As for taking action... Putting aside the fact that this is the Chamber of Commerce's territory, the mere act of taking action would escalate the situation— Rita isn't some ordinary roadside face that can be killed with a single blow.

The other party is determined to leave, and it's uncertain whether the three of them can keep them.

"Hmm... I feel that a suit doesn't quite suit that gentleman's style. How about we give him a watch instead?"

Rita was trying her best to appear to ignore the other person.

(But speaking of which, why are the Inazuma people here? Are they reinforcements sent by Anti-Entropy?)

That would be a bit tricky.

With these three people added, Inazuma's fighting strength surpasses that of the Undying Blade she leads.

Sure enough, the longer you stay in the center of the vortex, the more strange and unusual things it will pull in.

(If this matter is reported upfront, the bishop will surely send Lady Bianka over, right?)

"..." While the three of them, Inazuma and the others, were still hesitating about how to handle the matter, the Yae Miko's bracelet rang.

Himeko's communications.

It just so happens to be at this time...

Yae Miko couldn't possibly answer the phone in front of Rita, but if she left now, things would be tough from now on.

"Aren't you going to answer the phone?"

Rita finally showed a hint of interest and turned to look at Yae Miko.

Whose message could make Yae Miko afraid to answer the phone?

Seeing this Kujou Sara stepped forward, blocking Yae Miko's way and glaring at Rita.

"News about Anti-Entropy." Yae Miko also revealed a playful smile. "Miss Rita, if you want to hear it, you can, but... you can't change anything anyway."

Their only advantage was that they had a hand that beat Rita's.

Since there's no way to hide it anymore, let's just openly reveal our hand.

We've allied with Anti-Entropy, so what? Go ahead and start a fight right here!

The three of us ganged up on you, and whoever runs away is a brat! We're wary of the Schicksal behind you, not you!

With a mocking smile, Yae Miko answered Himeko's call.

"Why did it take you so long to answer the phone! Were you busy eating fried tofu again? Liu Bai came on his own initiative! He's at the shrine now—"

Cut off.

The moment he hung up, Yae Miko's hands were trembling.

This is the kind of information you're trying to deliver?!

Are you crazy, Himeko?!

No, wait! It's that kid named Liu Bai who's poisonous!

Why would anyone intentionally go to a shrine?

"Oh my... Liu Bai?"

Rita's eyes narrowed.

(Is Liu Bai related to Anti-Entropy and Inazuma?)

We can't pretend we didn't hear that.

Is it at a shrine?

"Sara! Make your move!"

Clang--!

The katana and the sickle clashed instantly.

"We two really have great chemistry, General Kujou."

"..."

Kujou Sara is not the type of person who likes to trash talk on the battlefield.

Sensing the difference in strength between himself and Rita, a flash of dark light appeared, Kujou Sara instantly teleported back seven or eight meters, his katana transforming into a bow and arrow.

"I will be your opponent."

In an instant, the person changed, and the cherry-haired girl that Rita didn't recognize raised a knife and blocked her way.

"Waaah..."

But just as she blocked Rita's scythe, the cherry-haired girl couldn't help but let out a mournful cry.

The difference in arm strength between her and Rita was even greater.

Yae Miko hasn't made a move yet—she's waiting for the surrounding guests to run away.

If she takes action, the massive thunderbolts will inevitably implicate the innocent.

This is also Rita's opportunity—it's much easier to escape before the thunderstorm arrives than to escape after it hits.

Of course, if it weren't for the cherry-haired girl and Kujou Sara in front of her, Rita wouldn't mind rushing up and capturing Yae Miko alive.

See you soon.

The scythe drew a graceful arc, and the wall behind Rita shattered instantly.

Then, with a smile on her face, Rita leaned straight back and let gravity make her fall from the sky.

"Don't even think about it!"

Kujou Sara saw this, the Tengu's wings appeared, and he flapped them as if to give chase.

"Stop being stubborn, Sara. Rita isn't the most important thing right now! Let's go back!"

Yae Miko frowned and stopped Kujou Sara.

The most important thing right now is Himeko's situation!

Damn it, Himeko is so casual about something this important!

... Well, they don't really have a dedicated channel for Inazuma either.

"What on earth is that alien thinking...?"

Yae Miko really couldn't bring herself to smile right now.

In the corner, Yelan, disguised as an ordinary fleeing civilian, couldn't help but sigh as she watched this scene, "... These guys, oh well, Ningguang will send the bills over one by one anyway."

"The call was disconnected."

Himeko frowned slightly, realizing that something seemed amiss.

"I hope nothing bad has happened to the Yae Miko."

"Possibly, but it shouldn't be a big problem, since there was no sound of fighting in the communication just now, and it was disconnected midway."

If Yae Miko is killed and the bracelet falls into someone else's hands, that person definitely wouldn't mind listening to Himeko's words.

Since the call was interrupted midway and there was no sound of battle, it means that it is unlikely that Yae Miko was killed or has already been killed while answering the call.

It's more like... the reaction of someone playing an embarrassing sound out loud and then immediately cutting it off?

"Could she have encountered someone from Schicksal or your World Serpent?" Himeko stroked her chin, considering a possibility.

If the phone can be answered, it means that the place where the Yae Miko is located is accessible.

The fact that the phone was hung up indicates that some of the people listening in were not allowed to hear the conversation.

It's either Schicksal or the World Serpent —especially the latter. If Himeko look at Liu Bai's current actions from the perspective of the World Serpent, even she would be anxious.

Before the two could figure out what was going on, Himeko's bracelet rang.

Connected.

"Himeko! Hurry up and take everyone away! Rita heard everything you said! We couldn't stop her, and it probably won't be long before Rita gets to the shrine."

"Huh? You took a phone call in front of Rita? Yae Miko, have you turned your brain into fried tofu?"

"... You really dare to say that?"

Yae Miko's eyelid twitched, but she really didn't have time to argue with Himeko right now.

"In short, we've already seen the Undying Blade begin to move. You guys hurry! We also need to get back as soon as possible, we can't let Liu Bai be caught by Rita."

After saying that, the Yae Miko immediately turned off the communication.

"... What kind of situation is this?" Himeko was a little stunned. She never expected that Yae Miko would answer the phone in front of Rita.

"Um... Professor, should we do as Yae Miko said and take Big Brother with us first?"

Seele spoke up.

This is indeed a bit troublesome, but Seele knows that now is not the time to blame each other.

"No need," Bai said after a brief moment of thought. "I'll stay here."

"Ha?"

"Won't they start fighting?"

"Nonsense, the arrow is already on the string and must be released."

Himeko tugged at Liu Bai's arm, but couldn't budge it.

"That makes things easier."

Liu Bai sighed.

Bai Pingsheng was not fond of fighting, but rather of resolving conflicts!

"...?"

Since we're going to fight anyway, rather than inflicting casualties and generating unnecessary anger, we should take down both sides before the fight even begins.

"Fine, I'll see what your trump cards are today."

Seeing Liu Bai like this, Himeko sighed helplessly and sat down as well.

Then Liu Bai stood up.

What are you going to do now?

"Go outside and keep watch so I can intervene immediately. You guys stay inside and keep watch."

"..."

Liu Bai went outside alone and released Acheron.

"Sir, what do you need me to do?" Acheron, who emerged from the pot, asked indistinctly, a piece of cake dangling from his mouth.

"... Where did the biscuit come from?"

She was clearly a cool and aloof beauty, but the moment she held a pancake in her mouth, she instantly transformed into a goofy beauty.

"Made by Miss Firefly, would you like a piece?" Acheron took the cake down, tore it in half, and handed the intact half to Liu Bai.

"No need, I'm having lunch... Okay, have one." Bai hesitated for a moment, then reached out and took the pancake.

I didn't eat lunch, and I'm a little hungry.

The cookies made by Firefly were quite ordinary, except they were a bit too sweet...

"I thought you were doing some kind of quiet ascetic practice... but you're actually more relaxed than I imagined."

"I'm sorry, I've been feeling a bit relaxed for a long time, so I've become a little lax. But I haven't done any ascetic training in a long time either."

Acheron nodded slightly to Liu Bai in apology.

In this world far removed from the known universe, far removed from destiny, and far removed from the Star Gods, Acheron could feel that the constraints on him had indeed lessened considerably.