Who else could be talking to Fu Hua?
Naturally, someone from headquarters—the great bishop, Otto Apocalypse.
Had he heard the word "owner"?
Had Theresa's biological grandfather found out that Zhao Bai treated her like a pet?
No way, no way, no way???
P.S. I'll set up a plot point here first. Whether I remember it later is another matter, but I'm setting it up anyway.
(Just kidding.)
Flirting and Teasing (3/4)
Zhao Bai was worried that Otto might have heard what he had just said. He was flustered at first, but quickly came to his senses. So what if Otto had heard? It wasn't as if Otto could rush into St. Freya and cut him down with a single stroke.
He should ask the blade in Zhao Bai's hand whether it would allow that first.
Zhao Bai turned back and said, "Go check on Kiana. I'll handle the rest of the work. It isn't difficult, but I'm more worried about Kiana right now."
"Are you sure you want to do this...?"
"Squad Leader, you have your secrets, and naturally, I have mine. Your curiosity is a little too strong. Be careful not to invite unnecessary disaster."
His words were a little harsh, but he mainly wanted Fu Hua to understand his determination. Sure enough, Fu Hua nodded, fully understanding what Zhao Bai meant. She turned and headed for the door, toward Kiana and the professor, without the slightest hesitation.
With no one else watching, Zhao Bai immediately felt much more relaxed.
He removed his mask and let out a soft breath.
An ancient judgment manifested at that moment. A slender blade appeared in his hands as Zhao Bai moved soundlessly. The Xuanyuan Sword, transformed into an infant, circled around him and brought silent death.
The surveillance cameras overhead were