Chapter 226

Golden light flashed in Kiana's heterochromatic eyes as she tried to escape using spatial teleportation. However, this technique was completely ineffective against Rin Shen Gonglin. Although Shen Gonglin possessed the same power as Kiana, his control over that power was far superior. The same spatial fluctuations negated Kiana's spatial control. Kiana glared angrily at Shen Gonglin. This guy was simply inhuman. He was practically pinning his girlfriend to the ground and letting others bully her. For some reason, Kiana suddenly thought of this scenario.

Damn it, Shen Gonglin is inhuman! Why did I fall for such a worthless bastard? At this moment, Kiana began to seriously doubt her own taste. Had she been kicked in the head by a donkey? Why did she treat such a despicable person as a treasure?

Kiana ...

See? Shen Gonglin is so obedient. He really listens to me. Thinking about it this way, all the advantages he took from me before were totally worth it. Mei tidied her slightly messy hair. If you look closely, you can even see a small tooth mark on the girl's moist, jelly-like lips. These are all Shen Gonglin's handiwork. After not seeing each other for so long, Shen Gonglin is very willing to get close to Mei. But now Mei feels that it's worth it. If it weren't for this, how could Shen Gonglin be so obedient in helping her block Kiana? You know, Shen Gonglin dotes on Kiana the most. He was willing to accompany her even when she ran away from home. If Mei doesn't give him some sweetness, she's afraid that Mei Shen Gonglin will let Kiana go again.

The girl gently called Kiana's name and hugged her from behind. At this moment, Shen Gonglin also let go of Kiana. Under the girl's gaze that looked at her like she was a traitor, Shen Gonglin scratched her head and showed a silly smile. See, she was so innocent and harmless, so she shouldn't hold a grudge against her.

Kiana glared at Shen Gonglin in annoyance. What could she do even if he betrayed her? She still had to forgive him, didn't she? Kiana silently raised her hand and placed it on her chest. Mei's. Kiana could feel Mei trembling. She was holding her tightly, as if she would disappear if she let go. How long had it been since Kiana had enjoyed such a warm embrace?

Kiana closed her eyes slightly. This embrace was indeed the most familiar, as if she had instantly returned to her days at St. Freya — Mei, herself, Bronya, the class Class President, Shen Gonglin ... But sadly, those days were gone forever. After the Herrscher of the Void appeared within her, all the beautiful past vanished like smoke. Since when had such an embrace become a luxury? It felt like a dream. But if it was a dream...

Let yourself enjoy it a little longer.

Chapter 260

"Kiana... you're injured. I'll take you back, back to the Hyperion Academy. The headmistress and the others are waiting for you..."

After a long silence, Mei finally spoke. She looked at Kiana's wounds with heartache. Compared to when they were in St. Freya, Kiana's current appearance was unbelievable to Mei. The small wounds on her body hadn't healed yet, and it seemed that these wounds weren't just on Kiana's body. Mei felt deeply for her. She couldn't let Kiana wander outside alone any longer. She had to take her back. Only by having her by her side could Mei feel at ease.

"No... no, I can't go back, Mei..."

Even refusing seemed incredibly difficult. When Mei spoke, Kiana instinctively wanted to agree to go back with her, but reason ultimately stopped Kiana. She shook her head. No, she couldn't go back. She could no longer laugh and joke with her friends as freely as before, nor could she stand in front of them as if nothing had happened. And would they... still respond to her with the same affectionate smiles as before?

Not everyone is Shen Gonglin. Kiana only opens her heart to him without any reservations. Although this guy betrayed her again this time, Kiana's trust in him is unprecedented. No matter what happens to her, he will stay by her side. This trust is the result of Shen Gonglin's long-term efforts. Kiana had already completely trusted Shen Gonglin back in the original St. Freya Underground Church illusion. As for others... some things, once they happen, are like scars etched on the face. A forced smile will only make the pain more obvious.

"I'm sorry, I can't let you take that risk. I understand my current situation. I'm sorry, Mei, I can't go back."

Thinking about what might happen if she went back, Kiana became more determined. Mei stared at Kiana and for the first time felt that this girl was so unfamiliar. She had changed. The Kiana of today was not the Kiana of the past.

It's really a great scene of yuri (boyfriend/girlfriend) activity Shen Gonglin, a bystander, felt a little strange watching Mei Kiana. It was that feeling of being doubly cheated on again. He ate the snacks he got from Alvit while watching the scene in front of him, while Fu Hua's voice rang out from the bottom of his heart. As long as the distance was enough, it seemed that the Class President could speak freely in other people's heads, just like a ghost.

[Shen Gonglin, interrupt them... This isn't the time for reminiscing. Enemies are coming, surging along the passage. Remind Kiana and Mei to prepare for battle.]

Fu Hua's voice, tinged with subtle emotions, rang in Shen Gonglin's mind. Actually, it was the simplest thing for her, residing in Kiana's consciousness, to talk to Kiana. But now that Kiana and Mei were like this... Fu Hua instinctively didn't want to disturb them. For some reason, she felt a little shy. Could it be because she imagined herself and Shen Gonglin embracing like this?

"Oh... Mei, Kiana, a hug is enough, we still have a mission to complete."

After finishing her snack, Shen Gonglin, a bystander, interrupted the two who were "confessing their feelings" to each other. If she hadn't stopped them, Shen Gonglin felt like she could have dyed her hair green. Only Kiana and Mei could give her the feeling of being doubly cuckolded. They were just too yuri (boyfriend/girlfriend).

"Okay, phew... Mei, give me some time. We need to leave here first. Once we've resolved the crisis in this city, we can talk about other things..."

While escaping is shameful, it's also very useful. Shen Gonglin's words helped Kiana out of the predicament. She broke free from Mei's embrace and changed the subject. Now is not the time to worry about such things. The crisis in this city has not yet been resolved, and this matter is the most important thing.

"I understand. Rita sent me the message and led me to you. I know everything about it... But Kiana, I hope you understand that I and everyone on the Hyperion will always wait for you. Not just Shen Gonglin, all of us will be your support."

Knowing the importance of this matter, Mei didn't hug Kiana anymore. She nodded seriously to Kiana. She knew what Kiana was worried about, but even so, she couldn't let Kiana and Shen Gonglin continue to wander outside. In her heart, these two were the kind of people who couldn't take care of others or themselves. How could she put her mind at ease leaving them outside?

Kiana nodded and turned to face the enemy, but her eyes did indeed well up with tears. No, she had to hold back her tears. She had to be strong right now.

"Just now in the lab, that guy with the dog's head revealed their plan. Besides modifying the vaccine to activate the Stigmata within the body, the World Serpent will also create a Honkai disaster covering the entire city to fully activate the Stigmata. What we need to do now is stop them..."

The three fought as they broke through to the outside of the laboratory. During this time, Kiana revealed the information she had just extracted: World Serpent's plan was to use the entire city's population for experiments. This had to be stopped; these lunatics were even more insane than the Herrscher.

"Don't you have more detailed time and location? Even if we turn this place upside down, it won't stop them from carrying out their plan."

It felt so good to fight alongside Kiana. Mei wielded her long sword, a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time. Now that they were together again, Mei found herself missing it so much. She buried this feeling deep in her heart. She was also shocked to learn about the plans of Shencheng Medicine, also known as World Serpent. Such a crazy plan... how could she possibly stop it?

"I know where it is. It seems Miss Kiana is doing well, so I'm relieved."

Suddenly, a clear and elegant voice rang out, as if it had been waiting there in advance. The three looked in the direction of the voice and saw Rita sitting leisurely on the railing, watching them. The maid had a strange smile on her face. After injecting the antidote, Rita had regained control of Honkai energy. She was no longer the maid who could be easily held to the neck by Mei without any power to resist.

Chapter 261 The True Purpose of Shencheng Medicine

Sensing Rita's imposing aura, Mei now regretted handing over the antidote. Rita's regained fighting strength wasn't good for her. If Rita wanted to take Shen Gonglin away now... Mei glanced at Shen Gonglin beside her and felt much more at ease. Shen Gonglin's gaze was fixed on Rita. This maid seemed to value Shen Gonglin highly; with Shen Gonglin present, she shouldn't dare to act rashly. However, why was Shen Gonglin staring so intently at Rita? What was he looking at?

It's really strange. Shen Gonglin isn't usually quiet. He was chattering away when he broke out, so why is he suddenly so quiet now? Curious, Mei followed Shen Gonglin's gaze, and then the spirited girl suddenly blushed. She gritted her teeth, rushed over, and smacked Shen Gonglin on the head, saying, "Why is he so quiet? So this is what he's been doing! It seems we have to discipline Shen Gonglin!"

Following Shen Gonglin's gaze, Mei discovered that the unfortunate girl had been peeping under Rita's skirt. Rita was wearing a short skirt, and now that she was sitting on the high railing, she certainly looked very imposing. However, without her noticing, the maid was openly exposing herself. A normal girl like Mei would definitely not notice such a thing, but for Shen Gonglin, this was a perfectly legitimate opportunity to peep.

"Watch out or I'll poke your eyes out! Shen Gonglin, be serious! Is this the time to peek under a girl's skirt?!"

Mei, furious and embarrassed, scolded Shen Gonglin. It seemed Shen Gonglin had completely gone astray since Mei wasn't there to guide him. Meanwhile, Rita, seeing Mei and Shen Gonglin's interaction, realized her own mistake – she'd accidentally exposed herself! This was anything but perfect and elegant. She quickly jumped down from the railing. Giving Shen Gonglin a little "fan service" when they were alone was fine, but Rita would feel shy if others were present.

"Rita, I will not let you take Kiana away."

After Rita jumped down, the distance between them became even closer. Mei, who had no time to teach Shen Gonglin a lesson, held her sword in one hand and stood guard in front of Kiana. She had finally reunited with Kiana and absolutely could not let Rita take Kiana back to Schicksal!

"Miss Mei, please calm down. I will not capture Miss Kiana now. As I said before, we are on the same side in this city. I just heard your conversation. You mentioned that World Serpent will cause Honkai in the city. I think I already know what the second half of the plan is about."

Rita walked lightly to Shen Gonglin's side. Her face was slightly flushed from what had just happened, but the perfect maid quickly composed herself. She gently reached out to Shen Gonglin's disheveled hair. Rita was Valkyrie dedicated to protecting ordinary people. Although her previous mission was to bring Kiana back to Schicksal, the current situation meant that the mission had to be postponed. The entire city was more important, and every bit of strength was needed, including Kiana and the others.

"In this city where the use of Honkai energy is strictly monitored, there should be nothing that could trigger a large-scale Honkai. However, if something enters the city legally through inspection, that's a different story, especially large vehicles powered by Honkai energy... Well, my flagship Eos, is a perfect target like that."

All the clues were connected. At this point, Rita's face darkened slightly. Everything had been planned by the other party. It turned out that their initial target was her Eos. Indeed, as the fuse that triggered everything, the Eos was the most suitable thing. This time, she had been completely outmaneuvered by the other party. And the most important thing was that she had actually handed the Eos to them. This was simply the most serious provocation against her.

So that explains why those guys attacked Rita earlier. Now everything makes sense.

Shen Gonglin and Kiana exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. Only now had the World Serpent's goal become clear. The primary task now was to find the Eos's engine, and Rita... should have already found out by now.

"They dismantled the Honkai energy engine of the Eos. In order to maximize the impact on the residents of Sky City, they placed the engine on top of the signal tower in the very center of the city and removed the protective shell. As long as the engine core is overloaded and operated for a period of time, it will become a time bomb that releases a huge amount of Honkai energy... BOOM! In the aftermath of the investigation, Schicksal will never be able to clear its name."

Rita was quite clever. After piecing together the information, she understood what the other party was trying to do. The maid uttered a vivid onomatopoeic word: if the other party's plan were allowed to continue, the most tragic thing would happen to this city, and Schicksal would become the biggest scapegoat in this matter.

"We can't linger here any longer!"

Understanding the consequences, Kiana made a decisive decision. Knowing the enemy's plan and the location of its execution, the next step was to shatter their illusions. If they stopped it now, it would still be not too late. As long as they could find a way to disable the Eos's engine, they could end their plan. That was what they should do now.

"Miss Kiana is right... But it seems they don't intend to let us leave so easily. Lady Rin, please go ahead. As your maid, I need to tidy up a bit before I can go."

Just as everyone finished discussing their strategy, a huge black shadow enveloped them. The defense forces of Shencheng Medicine regrouped to stop them; someone had to stop these things. Rita, who had just regained her strength, was eager to try. The maid held a gleaming scythe in her hand. Rita, who had been tricked earlier, needed a legitimate way to vent her anger. And these things in front of her were exactly the things she had been hacking and smashing around. Just looking at them was an eyesore, so she decided to clear them all out.

"... Everything is up to you, Rita. Although the antidote has been used, it will still take some time for her to fully recover. If she can't hold on, retreat in time. My maid can't afford to suffer a setback in a place like this."

Looking at the imaginary creatures that appeared before her, Shen Gonglin whispered to Rita that this place was now in her hands.

Chapter 262 I Need Your Help

"Don't worry, Lady Rin. As your maid, I won't embarrass you this time. As for Miss Kiana... do you remember what you told me? It's more important to stop the disaster than to run away. I'll hold it off. I'll leave the detonation of the bomb to you. Also, thank you for coming to save me at that time... that way, we're even."

Rita smiled gently at Shen Gonglin, her fingers deftly twirling the scythe as she slowly walked forward. At the same time, she also smiled at Kiana, remembering the kindness Rita had shown her earlier. Owing favors was not a good habit, and she needed to repay them as soon as possible.

"I understand, Mei, Shen Gonglin, let's go!"

Kiana handed the battlefield over to Rita and decisively turned to leave. Just then, the maid called out to them as if she had suddenly remembered something. There was something she had almost forgotten: she could take charge of the battle here, but as Shen Gonglin had said before, she had not fully recovered. If she wanted to regain her fighting strength as soon as possible, she would need a little help.

"Please wait a moment, Lady Rin. In order to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, I still need your help. Please wait a moment, it will be done in a little while."

She waved to Shen Gonglin, even though the Honkai Beast were about to rush up behind her, but the maid still strolled around leisurely. In her eyes, they were just a pile of trash waiting to be cleaned up. However, the maid still needed her master's encouragement before she could start working.

"Hmm? What is it... um!"

Like a salted fish that has taken the bait, Shen Gonglin approached Rita without understanding why. Then, the shrewd maid grabbed Shen Gonglin and pulled her close. Under the shocked gazes of the two losers behind them, Rita, with one arm around Shen Gonglin's waist and the other gripping his wrist, boldly bit his lips. Not long after, having gotten what she wanted, the Shen Gonglin quietly retreated and gently stroked her lips. Hmm, this time, it was quite satisfying.

"Where's the sword! Mei, where's your sword! Lend me one, I need to kill this maid... And Shen Gonglin, don't look so dazed afterward! Why are you always like this? Fight back! Aren't you so tough? You should at least put up a little resistance!"

Kiana's mind went completely Honkai. Being provoked by the maid like that, Kiana felt like she was practically dancing on Kaslana family graves. The only way to wash away this humiliation was to kill her. Who could tolerate something like this?

"Calm down, Kiana. Now is not the time for this. We need to deal with the bomb first. We can use poison later... no, anyway, we can worry about this later. Let's go, Shen Gonglin, let's go!"

It seemed like she had said something really scary. Mei, who was relatively sober, grabbed Shen Gonglin and Kiana and ran towards the tower. Rita, on the other hand, stroked her chin thoughtfully. It seemed she would have to be a little more careful about food in the future. How scary, Miss Mei.

Rita pursed her lips, feeling the power that accelerated her recovery, and a satisfied expression appeared on her face. Just as she had thought, besides blood, Shen Gonglin's saliva also had a similar effect. If she could recover at this speed, then her battle should be much easier.

Feeling refreshed, Rita turned and swung her scythe. Instead of wearing the Shadow Iron suit suitable for special operations, Rita had donned her own Valkyrie God-Slaying Armor. Since she had promised Shen Gonglin that she would take charge of the battlefield, Rita would execute her mission perfectly. Creatures of the Imaginary Space, huh? There would be many more enemies to come.

The silver scythe gleamed with a cold light. On this battlefield, Rita displayed her prowess as S-rank Valkyrie. Although her power had not fully recovered, she still had her duties. When it came to fighting, Rita was quite capable.

With a swing of the scythe, the Honkai Beast were reduced to wreckage. Rita stopped, panting slightly. "It's finally over," she thought. Looking at the Honkai Beast remains scattered on the ground, Rita smiled with satisfaction, pleased with her victory. Just then, Rita's communicator suddenly rang, and a familiar voice came through. "Really, the response was too slow."

[Rita, this is Durandal, can you hear me?]

The cold, clear voice coming from the communicator made Rita feel a little conflicted. She hadn't found any communication from Durandal at this time, so the communication blockade in this city must still be in effect. There was only one possibility for Durandal's communication to come at this time.

She's probably almost here.

In that case, if Durandal catches me, it won't be my problem anymore.

[Yes, I heard you very clearly, Durandal.]

"Mei, is it clean now? If you keep rubbing like this, I feel like you're going to rub my lips raw. Is that enough?"

As they made their way up the tower, Shen Gonglin said this to Mei with a sigh, but the girl seemed not to hear her. She stubbornly wiped Shen Gonglin's mouth with a handkerchief again and again, as if she were cleaning a treasure that had been accidentally dirtied. Really, it's all dirty. Where is the water? I really want to wash Shen Gonglin right away.

"No, don't you know that this is the peak season for infectious diseases outside? We must maintain hygiene... Kiana, do you have a handkerchief? We need to wipe him properly."

Mei stubbornly refused to let Shen Gonglin, and Kiana added fuel to the fire. Encouraged by Fu Hua in her mind, Kiana also took a handkerchief and kept wiping Shen Gonglin's mouth. This girl was so clumsy that she was practically trying to kill Shen Gonglin. Was it really necessary? It was just a kiss from a maid, and she was talking about infectious diseases... That was a bit too much. Mei seemed to have some bad intentions.

"I have more, Mei, let me take over... Is that your transport ship over there, Mei? It'll be here soon."

The two of them were busy running towards the small transport ship that Mei Shen Gonglin been on earlier, as this was the only way to get to the tower as quickly as possible. But just then, several sharp, cold lights seemed to pierce the night sky, and the transport ship that was parked there suddenly exploded. The sound of high heels came, and a Raven emerged from the flames. They couldn't let these little girls disrupt the plans of Shencheng Medicine.

Chapter 263 The Heartless Man!

The explosion seemed to be mixed with other attacks. Mei instinctively shielded Shen Gonglin and Kiana. The girl felt a sharp pain, followed by blood dripping from her arms and body. She glanced at the dark feathers beside her, which gleamed with a metallic sheen in the night. Feather-shaped throwing knives... None of that mattered, but the most important transport equipment was destroyed.

Ignoring the blood on her cheeks, Mei's face was grim. The transport ship had been destroyed, and it would be difficult to reach the tower by manpower alone. More importantly, the enemy in front of them probably wouldn't let them pass so easily.

Mei, are you alright?

Unexpectedly, Mei stood in front of her. Kiana quickly stepped forward to support Mei. Looking at the girl's injuries, Kiana gritted her teeth and looked at the woman in front of her. Why was it her again? Why was she blocking her way again? Did they think that the plan that threatened the entire city was that important?

"I'm fine... Kiana, Shen Gonglin, don't worry about me."

Mei is Valkyrie, and she might be a delicate girl in normal times, but in this battle, Mei is the most qualified warrior. She shook her head with a determined look in her eyes. She couldn't let herself hold the team back; this was a crucial moment.

"Okay, you should get some rest first. And Kiana... find the right opportunity, you go over there first."

Shen Gonglin helped Mei sit down behind her, supporting her shoulder. If the other side was only one person, then Mei didn't need to participate in the battle. Mei's injury made Shen Gonglin very upset, all because she had been distracted earlier, which led to this situation. Therefore, Shen Gonglin felt responsible for this.

"... Are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"

Kiana understood what Shen Gonglin was planning, and without turning her head, she asked Shen Gonglin in a deep voice, "The transport ship has already been destroyed. If we waste any more time here, we'll have no chance at all. So Shen Gonglin's decision is the right one. He'll deal with the Raven here, while I go to the tower first... But can I really handle something so important?"

"Who do you think I am? Taking care of a little bird is a piece of cake for me. Hurry up and go, we really need you this time."

Shen Gonglin stepped forward. Mei was injured, so he had to handle things alone. In his opinion, it wasn't a big deal. After all, Shen Gonglin was a fighter who could go toe-to-toe with Kevin. But for some reason, neither Kiana nor Theresa seemed to regard Shen Gonglin as a serious fighter. No matter what kind of battle it was, they didn't want Shen Gonglin to participate in the first place. Although he was usually happy to be a mascot, today, he decided to put in a little effort.

"I understand, Mei... Please take care of her."

Knowing that now was not the time to delay, Kiana immediately flew away. However, Raven did not intend to let Kiana retreat so easily. Her mission was to hold them off so that the mission could be carried out smoothly. Although she knew that it would be difficult to do this with her combat power, and that the drug that Honkai energy in the Valkyrie's body would not work on Kiana and Shen Gonglin, she still came without hesitation. Now that the other party was ignoring her, they thought they could leave? Not so easy!

"Did I tell you you could leave?"

Several feather daggers, reflecting a cold light, shot out from Raven's cloak, their target Kiana as she leaped into the air. Kiana, however, did not react to the daggers coming from behind, because she trusted Shen Gonglin. Since he had told her to leave, he would not allow any problems to interfere with her. As long as she trusted him, that was enough.

As expected, just as Kiana predicted, a golden halo unfolded behind Kiana. After the daggers entered the halo, they reappeared beside Raven, forming a circle around her. Kiana's figure disappeared, while Raven reluctantly shifted her gaze to Shen Gonglin. Why did she have to do this? Why did she have to face him? She clearly... clearly didn't want to fight him.

"Why are you looking at me like that, like I'm some kind of faithless person? Aren't we enemies? Your gaze is making me a little uneasy."

Looking into the eyes beneath the gray cloak, Shen Gonglin felt inexplicably guilty. That look... Shen Gonglin felt that Raven's gaze was like that of someone looking at a scumbag husband stopping his wife from hitting his mistress. It was this look that made Shen Gonglin uneasy. He didn't recognize Raven at all. Why was she looking at him like that? As he said this, he was also explaining to Mei that he really didn't know this woman in the cloak, and strictly speaking, they were enemies. She attacked Kiana, and he stopped her. What was wrong with that?

So, Mei, could you please take that look away a little? I really don't know her.

"Hoo... You're right, we were enemies to begin with."

After jumping down from the height and composing herself, Raven's eyes regained their previous coldness. Originally, she had stood atop the ruins of the spaceship, looking down at others. However, when facing Shen Gonglin, she unconsciously felt as if she were on the same level as him. After all, Shen Gonglin was no ordinary person. In Raven's heart, he was a kindred spirit who was willing to support her dreams and hopes. In the past, when Raven wanted to give up, it was precisely because she knew that there was someone in this world who shared the same dream that she was able to persevere. In a sense, Shen Gonglin was also a pillar in her heart for her beautiful aspirations for the future.

Unfortunately, this bright future was ruined by the Herrscher.

"It's not too late to stop now. I already know your plan. Your plan is not to save people, but to slaughter them."

How could she possibly hit her with that look in her eyes? If she were to bar her white teeth and attack fiercely, Shen Gonglin wouldn't feel any pressure and could just take her down. But now, with Shen Gonglin like this... Rin couldn't bring herself to do it. Come on, this is a Raven! Can't you be a little more engaged? Right now, she's so unguarded. Shen Gonglin felt like she could just pounce on her and take her down in one go.

"... Slaughter? You can't put that on me. Do you know what that girl you just let go did? As the creator of the Second Honkai, the biggest murderer in human history, what she did was more like a massacre!"

Chapter 264 Let Me Explain

As if provoked, Raven lost control of her emotions and said such things. She wanted Shen Gonglin to face reality. Kiana he had just let go, was the worst murderer. As long as he understood, there was still room for redemption. In Raven's opinion, Shen Gonglin should never have been with Kiana. He was the one who was wrong!

"But what you're saying... has it to do with Kiana? Don't talk nonsense if you don't know the specifics. If you keep slandering Kiana like this, I'll beat you up."

Shen Gonglin is the Raven of making hasty conclusions without knowing the truth," he thought. "What 'Second Herrscher'? When did Kiana become the Second Herrscher?"Shen Gonglin had always been with Kiana; he knew how much effort Kiana had put in to suppress the Second Herrscher. He understood everything. Having gone through that ordeal with Kiana, Shen Gonglin had learned a great deal. Even with that Queen, Shen Gonglin didn't harbor much ill will. However... everyone's experiences are different, leading to different mindsets. He didn't expect Raven to understand Kiana.

It seems this woman also has a hidden past.