It was just a minor operation!
There was no helping it.
Ling's core was not easy to extract, either.
So they could only resort to extraordinary measures.
As for why he would go find Yae Sakura before heading to World Serpent...
That was obviously because Lin Nai needed someone to take the fall with him—Ling.
At the very least, having someone else to divide her attention would help.
Ling could perfectly draw Sakura's attention, and Lin Nai also had plenty of Ling's little secrets.
If one of them could escape, that was enough.
"Oh, right. When the time comes, Kiana, you'd better come with me."
Lin Nai remembered something and spoke to Kiana.
Kiana looked puzzled and pointed at herself. "Me?"
"Yeah. Didn't Kallen ask you to pass along a message?"
"Huh? Ah!"
Kiana suddenly understood. "So, Lin Nai, you're going to find that..."
"Yeah, that one."
Other than Kiana and Lin Nai...
Everyone else wore confused expressions.
They had no idea what kind of riddle the two of them were speaking in.
"We're back."
Just then, Mei Raiden returned to the villa with Seele.
"Oh! Mei! You're back!" Kiana greeted them with a grin.
The operation had gone smoothly.
Of course she was happy.
Theresa and Himeko also looked over.
Bronya sized up Mei Raiden and Seele.
Hmm...
Mei and Seele really were carrying large bags into the house.
In other words...
Had they really gone out to restock the refrigerator?
"Mei, thank you for your hard work."
"Hm? Bronya, when did you get back? Did you have fun outside?"
Mei Raiden asked with concern.
"It was fine. I just don't know why Hohom Paradise suddenly lost power."
"I see. That really was bad luck." Mei shook her head regretfully.
Bronya nodded.
There was no helping it.
Without any