Although Qian Jie had dismissed Angela as his adjutant, with Elysia's help, Angela had still become a famous but powerless squad leader and acquired a residence not far from Moth to the Flame.
An'er: I could obviously live directly in the space. Why did they arrange a place for me to stay?
But when she thought of how her father was still in the space contemplating life, Angela decided to stay there anyway.
Angela flashed into the dormitory. There was one bed, one table, one window, and one extremely plain and unadorned prison cell (not really).
Angela did not bother with the details and simply lay down, rolling around on the bed.
"According to my memories, the Dominion Herrscher should be arriving soon. No, I have to hurry and prepare. After all, my previous power will make him arrive ahead of time." Angela thought on the bed. Should she go complete the mission now?
"Forget it. Father didn't say what I was supposed to do, only that I should help out. Slacking off a little should be fine, right? It should be fine. Father will forgive me too..."
Thus, while conducting a self-criticism, Angela pulled up the covers and fell into a blissful sleep.
Meanwhile, Huang Hao in the space was not contemplating life. He was merely letting his thoughts run wild.
Huang Hao: "An'er is becoming more lively. It really is better over there with them."
"Oh, right. I still haven't said what I want An'er to do, have I? After resting for so long, it's time to let her get some exercise." Huang Hao had finally learned that he could say such cold words without eliciting any reaction at all.
The next day...
Angela opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling before yawning. "Ah, I'm so sleepy. I'll sleep a little longer." She lay back down, but then she saw a message on her phone and struggled up to take a look. Her pupils widened in shock—it was from Huang Hao.
Angela hurriedly sat up (though she had not actually thrown off the covers) to see what her father had sent her.
"An'er, how did your chats with those old friends of mine who aren't familiar with me go? Did anything unpleasant happen? If anything went wrong, tell me. Oh, right, there's one more thing. Let's stop with the pleasantries for now. I'm a little troubled at the moment. I heard the next Herrscher isn't very strong, so you can deal with her. I'm tired. I believe in you."
Angela looked at the message, feeling like she was about to cry, but she still patted her face with both hands and steeled herself. "Come on, Angela. I can't let my character setting collapse. I'm a lady who can handle anything! A machine!"
Angela sprang to her feet, took off the "angel" outfit she had been wearing for ages, changed into the same old suit she always wore, and flashed back.
After returning to Moth to the Flame's headquarters, the first person Angela went to find was Mobius.
She arrived at the First Research Institute, reported to Mobius's assistant, and found Mobius.
Mobius came out. "Well? Have you decided?"
Angela: "I'm not here about that. Well, I mean the next Herrscher."
Mobius: "But you shouldn't have notified only me. After all, I'm merely a researcher with no combat ability."
Angela: "Your assistant is going to die."
Angela's words were shocking. Klein, the assistant who had just gone to find Mobius, also began listening seriously.
Mobius said coldly, "What? Is the next Herrscher coming here?"
Angela: "No. She has merely become a Herrscher."
Angela's two sentences shocked them three times over.
Mobius's expression turned somewhat grim, while Klein also looked at Mobius nervously.
Angela: "I have other matters to attend to. Please prepare as soon as possible. After all, we don't know the exact time when the next Herrscher will appear."
As soon as she finished speaking, Angela flashed away, leaving Mobius and her assistant staring at each other.
Klein: "Actually, that assistant wasn't me?"
The scene followed Angela as she went to Qian Jie's side to tell him what would happen next.
When Qian Jie saw Angela coming, he quickly pulled Immer out. "You were the one who didn't want that position before. It had nothing to do with me. And don't say my brother asked me to help you. This position has already been given to someone else."
Angela: "I'm not here about that private little matter. I have something else to discuss."
"Then talk to her." Qian Jie pushed Immer out and walked away himself, looking as though he was going to find someone to fight.
Angela was about to say something, but Qian Jie interrupted her, so she could only speak with Immer.
Immer: "Hello. What is it?"
Angela stared at Immer the entire time.
Immer: "Um... Is there something on my face?"
Angela shook her head. "I was wondering what kind of charm you have that allowed you to become Uncle Qian Jie's adjutant."
Immer: "I don't know either. That man is strange. He was clearly assassinated, yet he's still so interested in it."
Angela: "Then how did you meet him?"
Immer: "I don't know either. By the way, does he have a brother?"
Angela: "His brother is my father."
Immer: "How did they meet?"
Angela: "The two of them once joined forces to kill a Herrscher."
Immer fell silent. She had finally come to understand Qian Jie.
Immer: "Let's talk about business first. We can chat again if we get the chance."
Angela: "As for business, it's about the next Honkai. I came to warn Uncle Qian Jie that you're going to die."
Immer: "?"
"What do you mean?"
Angela: "Exactly what it sounds like. Pass those words on to Uncle Qian Jie. He'll definitely understand."
With that, Angela left again, leaving Immer to question her life.
After that, Angela went around speaking with the warriors one by one about the next Honkai.
When she returned to her residence, Angela lay down again.
"I'm exhausted. I finally delivered Father's message. I didn't let down his hopes. Now I can sleep peacefully."
After a busy day, Angela returned to the dormitory and quietly fell asleep. Yet a layer of black barrier suddenly surrounded the room...
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