Everyone's Been Waiting a Long Time for You, Champion

"Or are you worried that I might do something bad to your classmate Yuno?"

"No, I trust Bishop Otto."

At this moment, Lin Yu looked at Otto in front of him and repeated what he had said before.

"Only incompetent leaders would torment their subordinates who haven't made any mistakes."

"Bishop Otto, how could he be such a person?"

This time, although Lin Yu was not manipulated by Feathered Dust, Otto was even more convinced that this was Lin Yu's true feeling.

Hey, that's what he thought both when he was hypnotized and during the hypnosis... He actually really believed me.

Young man, you don't know yet how treacherous people can be in this world.

As Otto watched Lin Yu leave, a hint of disgust appeared in his gaze Yuno.

However, Otto quickly suppressed his disgust and began to quietly wait for Yuno to wake up.

Hmph, little girl, you're lucky to have survived.

Let me see if the true 'Authority of Creation' has the strength to fulfill my long-cherished wish.

If you fail to fulfill my dream, then then...

—You who hurt Theresa, you must still offer your life to me to atone for your sins!

After an unfriendly exchange with Otto, Lin Yu walked out of the ward and let out a helpless sigh.

But just as he finished sighing, Lin Yu realized that an aura had quietly appeared behind him.

Enemies?!

I only noticed it when we were so close... Damn, was I too relaxed?

"Hey Kobayashi, relax a little. Nobody at headquarters will dare to mess with you."

After feeling a light tap on his shoulder, Lin Yu slowly turned around and saw a woman with a single ponytail whom he didn't seem to recognize standing in front of him.

At the same time, he suddenly saw a character introduction template that automatically appeared in front of him.

Name: Wraith

[Identity: A-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, concurrently head of Schicksal's intelligence department, and your mentor in special operations.]

Current favorability level: 25

[Note: This character's attributes overlap with Fu Hua's, but she can transform into a large-breasted or small-breasted character—choose carefully, don't mistreat your little brother!]

No, I'm telling you, has this kind of vulgarity now even extended to character introduction templates?

"What's wrong, Xiaolin? You don't even want to say hello to your older sister?"

Looking at Lin Yu in front of her, Ghost suddenly and naturally began to cry, then took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away the tears flowing from the corners of her eyes.

"Sigh, feelings have faded. There's nothing I can do about it. Who told you to be such a big shot in the Apocalypse clan now?"

"The ghost... teacher."

After awkwardly greeting the ghost, Lin Yu finally understood what the true Shadow Overlord should look like.

Look at that expression, those tears, those movements, that tone of voice!

Such natural acting is ten times better than Cold-Faced Hunk with a perpetually expressionless face.

A professional is a professional; in terms of professional skills... compared to her, I'm definitely a nobody.

"Hey, don't be so stiff."

The moment Lin Yu said those words, Ghost stopped crying and smiled as she approached Lin Yu, naturally putting her arm around his shoulder.

"I was just joking with you. You really thought I was crying?"

To be honest, they do look quite similar.

"Alright, I finally managed to complete the mission this time, but everyone has been busy to death lately because of the commotion caused by the World Serpent."

"You're the only one free now, come on, come on, it's on me today."

"Don't refuse, come with me to the Schicksal Bar and have a few drinks."

Lin Yu, who was being dragged along by the ghost, had no idea what to do.

To be honest, Lin Yu really didn't want to face Ghost, a master of espionage who could infiltrate enemy lines, not only send out intelligence but also escape unscathed.

After all, such people are at the highest level in terms of reading between the lines, persuasive skills, and deception.

Lin Yu hadn't forgotten that he was a time traveler.

The chances of him being exposed are far too high in front of a true Ace Agent like Ghost.

Of course, ghosts probably wouldn't have such wild imaginations.

But being seen through is never a comfortable feeling.

Sigh, I used to fool those little girls all the time, and now I'm getting my comeuppance.

In front of a master of rhetoric and Schicksal actress, could my little tricks to fool a young girl possibly fool my dear teacher?

Chapter 160. Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time, champion!

In the rest area of Schicksal Headquarters, Lin Yu watched Ghost greeting others and felt even more strongly that his skills as a supporting actor were truly profound.

According to the original setting, this minor A-rank Valkyrie, who only appeared once, clearly arrived in Singapore earlier than Kiana and Fu Hua during Dr. Mags's defection.

Based on this, it can be inferred that although Ghost is the head of Schicksal's intelligence department, he was not at headquarters during the Moon Shadow.

However, among the members who greeted Ghost, quite a few said that they had seen Ghost himself at headquarters in the past few days.

Considering her bizarre ability to 'instantly change her body shape,' Lin Yu strongly suspected that there might be a body double at headquarters, acting as her shadow warrior to deceive others.

"Sigh, you're still the same as ever."

After waving to a male pilot who had just returned to headquarters, Ghost suddenly wrapped his arm around Lin Yu's arm with great intimacy.

"Sister, after I finished my mission, the first thing I did was to keep you company because I was afraid you would be lonely."

"Smile, smile more—if you keep wearing that long face, aren't you telling everyone that you're not happy working with me?"

To be honest, while I wouldn't say I'm unhappy, I am quite nervous about doing things with you.

You change your personality at least four times in a ten-minute walk. I don't know if you're testing me or if you've developed a professional disorder due to your job.

"Oh, ghost, it's been so long..."

The staff at the bar counter, watching Ghost embracing Lin Yu, suddenly narrowed their eyes slightly.

"I've heard you mention before that you have a very outstanding but troublesome disciple."

"I really didn't expect him to be this outstanding."

After saying that, the male bartender suddenly shouted at everyone in the bar.

"Guys—look who's here!"

"The super rookie who suppressed the Herrscher in just five minutes after the Fourth Honkai Outbreak is right in front of us!"

No, how come this news is...?

Otto will definitely announce this news; while you were asleep, he was already frantically building momentum for you.

Wow, I'm so touched I almost cried.

He really puts his heart into this.

If he hadn't intended to sacrifice me to Sirin, this move would have at least reduced my murderous intent towards him by three percent.

Seeing that Lin Yu was still silent, the bartender was not angry, but continued to shout to the crowd.

"To celebrate the Fourth Herrscher being suppressed by Schicksal, the drinks are on me today!"

"Oh!"

Hearing the cheers coming from inside the bar, Ghost released Lin Yu's shoulder and gently nudged Lin Yu's ribs with his elbow.

"I know you like to put on airs, but at this time, I should still say something."

"Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time, champion."

To be honest, before arriving at the bar, Lin Yu had considered many possible scenarios.

But now, in this bustling place, under the gaze of everyone, Lin Yu suddenly felt a little lost.

As an orphan, he was practically invisible in class most of the time.

Now, the once-obscure nobody has suddenly become the center of attention, and this contrast makes Lin Yu feel a little...

Okay, to be honest, it was pretty cool.

He was afraid of death, but being afraid of death did not mean that he had given up all his desires.

Ultimately, Lin Yu was just an ordinary person, and as an ordinary young man, he naturally enjoyed the admiring glances of others.

However, Lin Yu did not speak first.

He confidently raised his right fist, adorned with the Tai Xu Grip, before roaring at the crowd.

"Schicksal will prevail!"

As if drawn by the atmosphere, the members of Schicksal on site shouted with unparalleled enthusiasm.

"Schicksal will prevail!"

Humanity will prevail!

Humanity will prevail!

It was just eight words, but after Lin Yu shouted them out, the bar, which had been rather quiet, suddenly became incredibly lively.

"Hmm, not bad."

After seeing Lin Yu's performance, Ghost pulled Lin Yu to sit at the bar and spoke to the bartender first.

"The usual for me. As for Xiaolin, give him a glass of iced milk."

"Hey, the strongest warrior of Schicksal drinks iced milk—if you told people that, everyone would laugh their heads off."

After directly rejecting Ghost's order, the bartender said to Lin Yu.

"Hey buddy, don't listen to Ghost. I'll make you something a little more exciting."

"Thank you very much."

Watching the bartender turn away to mix drinks, Ghost picked up an empty wine glass and began to idly fiddle with it with one hand.

"I thought you'd rigidly shout something like 'Agents can't drink alcohol.'"

"It's only been a few months, but you've become much more flexible in this regard."

"... A few months is long enough, Ghost Teacher."

Looking at the ghost beside him, Lin Yu said helplessly.

"In these fifty days, two major Honkai have occurred. On the Shenzhou Continent, due to the World Serpent's scheme, Chiyou almost caused widespread casualties."

"Yeah, it's only been fifty days since the Third Honkai Outbreak —you brat, you actually dared to take the initiative to participate in the Changkong City mission while Rita and I were on a mission."

After saying this, the ghost suddenly stopped playing with the toy and put it down with a frosty expression.

"You've really gotten to know things, Kobayashi."

"... I was just doing what I was supposed to do, teacher."

Seeing the boy regain his expressionless look, Ghost suddenly sighed helplessly.

"Forget it, whatever. Anyway, I already knew you hadn't given up on revenge."

"I'm not as easily fooled as those two girls, Rita and Bianca. I've always known exactly what you're thinking."