But the other side had covered their tracks cleanly, leaving nothing to trace.
It was really irritating.
But since Kiana had pursued the matter and asked about the key point, it proved that she still cared and wanted to know the truth behind it.
Then what needed to be said had to be said.
But it was easy to imagine.
Even that so-called overseas group was probably just a mercenary force.
Some people simply refused to believe in the existence of the heavenly screen.
Naturally, there were also people who did not believe Finality would descend.
Some people always thought, If I provoke her a little, it probably won't blow up that easily, right? Just once. Only once.
Therefore.
It was no surprise that overseas mercenary groups were willing to take jobs for money.
But they had probably only been subcontracted.
If they followed the trail all the way back, they would likely uncover a certain country or organization.
Why would they still do this when they knew everything was real?
Think about it.
Since she was Finality, she definitely would not die.
If she died, then she would not be Finality.
Some people still wanted to test Kiana.
Likewise, some people wanted to use this to attack Shenzhou. Look at you. The Young Lady of Finality was attacked while in your care. Can you truly protect her? No? Then let everyone protect her together.
Back when Shenzhou had defied all opposition and decided that they would be responsible for sheltering Kiana.
Many countries and organizations around the world had objected as well.
Actually, whether Kiana pursued the matter or not.
Shenzhou would certainly not sit back and wait. They would turn around and pressure other countries and organizations.
But this clearly involved politics.
Kiana waved her hand. She did not really want to hear it.
The main thing was that the other side had covered their tracks too well. Otherwise, with the Young Lady of Finality in hand, they would have every justification to punish whoever they wanted.
Whoever they wanted to hit, they could hit.
There would be nothing to fear.
The Shenzhou military had already been itching for action, but unfortunately, they had no target!
Kiana thought for a moment, asked the system, then wrote down several names. "Take this back with you. These are the real people behind this incident."
She herself was a girl who hated trouble.
She had told everyone through the heavenly screen that she was Finality, and that whether she died or lived, she would still be Finality.
It was so people would think carefully before acting.
Not so every little nobody could come poke her twice.
It was annoying.
Still, she also felt that killing the chicken to scare the monkeys was far more convenient than saying or explaining anything.
For now, just think of it as fishing.
Now the fish had taken the bait.
There was no need for her to handle what came next.
Even by merely giving them the names, she was telling them, "Don't think I don't know what you've done."
If you do not want people to know, do not do it.
No amount of subcontracting would save you!
And so.
The official left with the list, his face full of shock.
Kiana relaxed a little. Sure enough, maintaining the burden of being an idol was truly exhausting.
"Mom, I want some watermelon."
"Alright, alright~" Kiana's Mother nodded gently.
Elysia immediately stood up and skipped after Kiana's Mother into the kitchen. "Mom, I'll help too~"
It was only a minor interruption.
During their time together, she had already confirmed that Kiana was fine. She was not as fragile as Elysia had imagined.
Elysia was very happy about that.
And honestly.
Elysia really was an excellent lie detector.
With one look, Elysia could tell whether that official had been telling the truth or lying.
Fortunately, the country had not dropped the ball on this matter. Otherwise, if they had hemmed and hawed and tried to muddle through it, Kiana would have gotten angry instead.
After all.
Was the truth what mattered?
No, it was the attitude!
PS1: Here's the first update. There's one more to come, keep it up~~
Forget-Me-Not, It Could Only Be You~
Somewhere within Flame-Chasing Moth.
"That damned bitch, that bastard!"
"Isn't she only acting like this because her niece is Finality?! How dare she humiliate me like this!"
"..."
Expensive porcelain was smashed to pieces.
Everything on the table was swept to the floor as well, shattering with a clatter.
A man cursed under his breath.
He seemed to be venting some pent-up rage.
If not for the door and the excellent soundproofing here, the entire building would probably have known by now.
He had once been one of Flame-Chasing Moth's councilors.
And unlike those councilors merely occupying seats.
He controlled many resources and had the support of many people. He had even been the strongest contender for Flame-Chasing Moth's next leader.
But...
It was gone. All of it was gone!
All because of Kiana's uncles and aunts.
He had watched helplessly as all the fence-sitters flocked to them. Even his loyal underlings had surrendered one after another.
From being endlessly glorious to being utterly alone.
How could anyone endure such a gap?
More importantly, he had been humiliated today.
Because Kiana's aunt had said that Flame-Chasing Moth's headquarters should be moved to Shenzhou.
Preferably to Canghai City.
He disagreed!
Then she said, "Alright. One vote against it. Is there anyone else opposed? Raise your hands."
There was not a single one.
Especially that pitying look in her eyes—it made the man burn with rage.
Long ago, he had already dreamed it all up: the old man would step down, he would take his place, and in the name of fighting Honkai, he would grow stronger and lead his family to new glory.
But now!
There was nothing left.
Damn it!
He picked up his phone, intending to smash it.
But then the man suddenly remembered something. Looking at a number on the screen, he struggled for a moment before his expression turned ruthless.
"Hello?"
"..."
"Forget-Me-Not. I have a job for you."
"..."
A few days later.
Kiana's Mother was on the phone. The longer she listened, the stranger her expression became. Looking at Kiana, who was playing a board game with Elysia nearby, she seemed to have heard something amusing and wanted to laugh, yet was trying hard to hold it back.
She was having a hard time suppressing it.
This made Kiana curious.
Kiana noticed and asked, "What is it, Mom?"
"It was your aunt calling," Kiana's Mother replied.
"My aunt? Which aunt?" Elysia was immediately intrigued, and Kiana was also confused.
After all, she had several aunts. Which one did she mean?
"Your third aunt, the one who serves as a councilor in Flame-Chasing Moth."
Kiana's Mother walked over and smiled. "She said she had a political rival. She had never thought highly of him and felt that there was something wrong with his head. This time, it really was."
"That guy hired an assassin to kill several of them. Who knew that once the assassin heard their names and looked into them, she found out they were your aunts and uncles. Without another word, she went straight to his door and chopped him up."
"..."
"Ah..." Elysia bared her little teeth, her expression rather strange.
"Your aunts should actually count themselves lucky."
Kiana's Mother smiled and said, "That assassin was very strong and took her assignments extremely seriously. She was an exceptionally dangerous type."
"If she had not feared your existence and apparently known the truth about Honkai."
"If your aunts had really encountered her, they definitely would have died."
"..."
Kiana could remember those aunts from Flame-Chasing Moth. When she had been little, it seemed they had even held her.
She had fairly good feelings toward them as well.
Suddenly.
She seemed to remember something and asked, "Who was that assassin?"
"Um... Forget-Me-Not? I think that was the name..." Kiana's Mother recalled uncertainly.
Then there was no problem.
If it was Miss Sakura, then doing something like that made perfect sense.
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