Watching Maria's cheerful retreating figure, a trace of helplessness and melancholy quickly flashed through Zofia's blue eyes.
Meanwhile, at the hotel—
At that moment, both Sakura, sitting on the sofa, and Mobius, buried in her studies, wore somewhat strange expressions.
The reason for their expressions was the system's voice that had simultaneously sounded in their minds moments ago.
[Mission: Obtain a knight's lance personally forged by Maria Nearl in the form of a gift. (Mission-exclusive character: Bianca)] [Mission Reward: Divine Key: Abyss Flower] [Mission Time Limit: Until the target's death.]
"Doctor, it seems our connection with Miss Maria hasn't ended yet."
At last, Sakura was the first to lose her patience. She helplessly raised a hand to her forehead and spoke softly.
"...So what? What does this mission have to do with me?"
After settling her expression slightly, Mobius put on an indifferent look and spoke as though she did not care at all.
"Even if that's true... never mind."
After hearing Mobius's words, Sakura shook her head helplessly. Then, as if remembering something, she continued, "Should we summon Bianca now? With her personality, she probably won't like this place. She may even hate it."
"Heh~ Hate it? In a sense, I think some people here would hate Bianca even more~ After all, she is a knight."
In response to Sakura's question, Mobius suddenly chuckled. Lowering her childish voice, she spoke mockingly. She even emphasized a certain word.
"That's true. After all, Bianca's strength speaks for itself." Sakura nodded in agreement.
If someone were merely an ordinary knight without much power, then she truly should hate this place. It could even be said that she should fear the hidden forces and threats lurking here.
But when that person was Bianca, the meaning was completely different.
She