Collapse, Cross-Dressing Strategy Kiana, and Then Chapter 42

Bianca would know it was purely an accident, and an accident exclusively for her, Rita's close friend.

There were no written records, no reports, and no one would ever know.

Therefore, Feather Rabbit must have learned of "Bai Yan's" existence through rumors from the Far East Branch.

Bai Yan was confused. Why would she care about his situation?

"I don't know, and you shouldn't ask either."

"Is that so... But it's fine, he's just a side matter. I'm more curious about you."

"I'm straight, get lost."

Feather Rabbit's mindset didn't change at all after this 'enlightenment.' Instead, she tapped her chin, pondering something.

Jackal stepped forward. "Hmph, that's all the deep thinking you've got. Just as childish as your statements when you were at the Far East Branch."

"If you've got the guts, don't hide behind her."

"Enough talk, surrender! Surely you don't think you still have a chance of winning, do you?"

Rita gently placed her hand on Bai Yan's shoulder. "Let's go."

Bai Yan shook his head.

He then said, "If you want his news, you have to trade it for someone else's."

"Whose?" Feather Rabbit asked.

"Bronya Zaychik. I lost track of her and haven't heard anything since.

"Since your World Serpent has made arrangements here, you should at least have information on her, right?"

"Heh, do you think you're in a position to negotiate?" Jackal suddenly said.

"You old hag, go cool off somewhere else."

"You! Hmph hmph!" Jackal sneered.

Feather Rabbit was taken aback and looked at Jackal. "Bronya?"

Seeing her colleague look over, Jackal suddenly remembered something.

"Tsk, she was taken away by Cocolia."

Bai Yan pressed. "You didn't capture Cocolia? Is she that hard to catch?"

Jackal's face flushed slightly. "Weren't you captured by her too?"

"I escaped, but I couldn't find Bronya."

Feather Rabbit hesitated.

Bronya, I hope nothing happens to her...

"Don't you care about Kiana Kaslana?" Jackal asked again.

"Kiana. Is she your target?"

"Ah, yes. Our target is her. We don't care about anyone else," Jackal said with a playful tone.

Bai Yan had stalled until now, but still hadn't come up with a plan.

From the brief exchange just now, he had already determined he couldn't defeat Feather Rabbit, let alone protect Rita.

Durandal's bizarre disappearance left him with only one guess: the other side had obtained Thousand Worlds One Step.

Perhaps attacking the Far East Branch and releasing news about Cocolia were all meant to distract them, allowing World Serpent to retrieve Thousand Worlds One Step.

Durandal is trapped...

"Feather Rabbit, we're running out of time. Let's capture them and retreat quickly. Schicksal's reinforcements will be troublesome."

Feather Rabbit looked at Bai Yan. "Follow us. Don't worry, with me here, they won't be able to touch you or the one behind you."

Jackal: "..."

Bai Yan didn't have much of an impression of Feather Rabbit, only remembering she was a sentient stigmata who could hold her own against a fully powered Bronya.

As for her guarantee, Bai Yan didn't believe it.

While he was thinking, a soft pressure came from behind him.

"Xiao Yan..."

Rita had reached her limit. She tried to squeeze out more stamina but failed, finally collapsing behind Bai Yan.

She tried to get up, but her eyelids and body were equally heavy, and she gradually lost consciousness.

Rita had fainted again.

Bai Yan quickly embraced Rita's slender waist, taking her massive scythe at the same time.

During Valkyrie training, there were introductory requirements for various weapons. Bai Yan was just not skilled with polearms, but now he had no other choice.

"Aren't you going to surrender? Your companion seems unable to act, little girl."

Hearing this, Bai Yan's lips curved into a slight smile.

The next moment.

Centered on Bai Yan, a fierce wind suddenly rose, sweeping across the ground beneath their feet.

The prolonged battle between Durandal and Feather Rabbit had already cleared the vegetation here, leaving only barren earth.

Now, as the storm raged across the land, sand and wind filled the sky, instantly enveloping the group.

"You! You fused with the Gem of Desire?!" Jackal cried out in alarm.

Bai Yan remained silent, only intensifying his output.

Jackal and the Death Weavers, whose forms were much thinner than a Titan's, were now swaying precariously in the terrifying gale.

The yellow earth was blown up, obscuring everyone's vision.

Bai Yan seized the opportunity to ride the wind, taking Rita and making a swift departure. Volume 1: Chapter 52: Ich liebe dich…

The moment Rita fainted, Bai Yan's abilities were completely unleashed.

It wasn't that he didn't trust his sister Rita, but rather to avoid causing trouble for his superior.

Without witnessing it firsthand, these troubles wouldn't arise.

But World Serpent clearly didn't want to give up. Feather Rabbit and Jackal quickly caught up using their technological advantage.

Bai Yan kept accelerating, while they continuously shifted their positions to dodge, simultaneously attempting to surround him.

There wasn't much of an advantage in speed; it could only be said that he wouldn't be caught for now.

But this couldn't go on; he had to shake them off.

In the high sky, black shadows streaked past one after another.

Gray Serpent looked up, recognized the shadows, and fell into thought.

The next moment.

Bai Yan suddenly swooped down, heading towards the white mass.

He saw that it was Kiana, but Raiden Mei was nowhere to be seen.

"To think I'd run into Gray Serpent here. They must have been attracted by the sheer power of Durandal's battle.

"But if their target is Kiana, what do they want to capture her for?"

As he recalled, the only one who wanted to capture Kiana later was Jackal. World Serpent shouldn't be concerned now.

He decided to take down this Gray Serpent clone first.

First, a small tornado sent Gray Serpent flying, then Bai Yan swooped down and sliced Gray Serpent in half with a scythe.

At this moment, Kiana suddenly opened her eyes.

"Xiao Yan?!"

She hadn't fainted; she was just pretending to be asleep, waiting for the right moment.

"Kiana, you weren't unconscious?"

"Of course not! I was originally planning to give this guy a good hit, but I didn't expect you to show up."

As they spoke, over a dozen Gray Serpents surrounded them.

Bai Yan raised his scythe.

The Gray Serpents saw who had arrived, stopped in their tracks, and remained silent.

After a moment, they all retreated.

"Hey, they all ran away. Looks like they were scared," Kiana said with a laugh.

The sound of an engine rapidly approached, landing opposite Bai Yan.

Jackal: "Not running anymore? You—it's you? Gray Serpent, what's going on?"

Feather Rabbit arrived, the black cloth she used for concealment tattered.

At this moment, Kiana's eyes briefly became unfocused.

She shook her head, regaining clarity, and jumped to Bai Yan's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him: "Xiao Yan, why are you here and being chased by these people?"

"Bronya and I were captured by Anti-Entropy. I managed to escape, but Bronya's whereabouts are unknown."

Kiana frowned.

Bai Yan felt a headache coming on. If Kiana had been unconscious, he could have carried both of them and run.

Now, revealing his authority made it hard not to worry that Kiana might let slip something one day.

One of the Gray Serpents suddenly spoke, "Let's withdraw for today."

"Withdraw? Gray Serpent, has your thought system been infected with a virus?"

With such a significant advantage, why withdraw?

Jackal didn't understand.

Gray Serpent: "There's no time, and you know that well, Jackal."

Jackal frowned.

Trapping Durandal with Thousand Worlds One Step was a hasty move.

She could indeed trap Durandal for longer, but that would require a significant amount of preparation time.

Such lengthy preparations would make it very easy for the opponent to notice and ruin everything.

Therefore, she chose a temporary solution.

She just hadn't accounted for Bai Yan as a variable.

Even so, Gray Serpent's statement was still problematic.

"You're retreating without even trying. What are you afraid of?"

Gray Serpent remained silent and slowly retreated.

Seeing his reaction, Jackal felt a sense of facing an unknowable terror for some reason.

What are you chickening out for, Gray Serpent?

Suddenly, a gunshot echoed through the silent darkness.

Metal particles flew directly towards Feather Rabbit.

The latter's body suddenly flickered, causing the bullet to graze her cheek.

The bullet tore away a piece of fabric from her face.

The black fabric on her body had already been torn by the shockwaves during her fierce battle with Durandal.