Honkai: Star Rail - The Divine Sword of Taixu at the Start!
Chapter 49

The Bad Guy Is Among Us

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About ten minutes later.

Yan Huan walked out of Kliperburg.

Bronya and the other two were summoned back inside.

When they met midway, Bronya asked Yan Huan:

"How is it, did you really become an Executive Officer?"

Yan Huan nodded and said calmly:

"Yeah, we're colleagues now. I didn't expect they really provide food here."

Yan Huan patted the bank card in his pocket, a wide smile on his face.

Cocolia was too generous.

Although not as ruthless as Asta, giving him 100,000 to eat was a dream job for many.

"Then, do you know why Mother summoned us?" Bronya continued to ask.

Yan Huan paused and replied:

"It seems she wants to announce some operation. She said she'd explain the details to you first, then I'll go eat, and after you guys come out, she'll bring me along. This operation is very important, she told me not to screw up the first mission just because I haven't eaten."

Bronya nodded. Since Yan Huan was specifically invited to eat, it meant the task would be physically demanding.

It was probably something big.

Based on past experience, it might take several days to finish.

"I understand, thank you."

"No problem, no problem. I'll take my leave now. Call me later."

With that, Yan Huan left.

In the night, Belobog's streets were still illuminated.

"Where should I eat?"

Before, he went to the Goethe Hotel.

But after Serval's reminder, Yan Huan felt it was better not to be too close to March and Dan Heng.

He had finally managed to become an Executive Officer, and losing it would be a huge loss.

"..."

He casually sat on a park bench and immediately took out a piece of bread from his pocket, making do with it.

Although he didn't have hot food, he had plenty of cold food.

As he chewed the bread and stared blankly at the distant lights, A pink-haired girl appeared in his sight.

Her pink-blue eyes were full of excitement:

"Haha, why are you eating this here?"

Yan Huan continued to chew his bread, ignoring her.

March 7th raised an eyebrow, "Little Huan, you're getting more and more impolite. You even dare to ignore Belobog's distinguished guests."

"Distinguished guests?" Yan Huan glanced at March 7th and chuckled, "Alright then, don't sleep too soundly tonight."

"What, you want to sneak attack me in the middle of the night?"

"What's wrong with a sneak attack? We're teammates. I have nowhere to stay, so I'll just squeeze in with you tonight."

"Tch, forget it. I don't know what you're up to, not joining us all this time is too much."

"I'm afraid of getting involved. This is called, keeping a clean slate. I'm a good boy. If people see me hanging out with you guys, it wouldn't be proper, would it?"

"Hmph, whatever you say."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Yan Huan, March 7th returned to the Goethe Hotel.

Yan Huan sat on the bench. Another graceful figure appeared in front of him, walking over anxiously.

Bronya came up to Yan Huan and said anxiously:

"Yan Huan, something bad has happened. Two people with ill intentions came today, attempting to harm Belobog's safety. They even met Mother and tried to deceive her, but thankfully Mother saw through them!"

Yan Huan was shocked:

"Damn it, there's such a thing!"

Bronya continued:

"They are at the Goethe Hotel now. Mother has stabilized them, and this is our best opportunity."

Yan Huan cursed:

"Then what are we waiting for? How dare they deceive my boss! Let's go get them!"

Bronya nodded, "I've already gathered the Silvermane Guards, and I've also announced your identity to them. Let's take this opportunity for you to lead a team and act with us."

Yan Huan's eyes shone brightly:

"What, I can boss people around too?"

Bronya explained:

"Of course, you are an Executive Officer of Belobog, on the same level as me. Commanding the Silvermane Guards is within your authority."

Upon hearing this.

Yan Huan immediately stood up:

"Great! In that case, let's do something big and eliminate those two nuisances!"

With that, Yan Huan pulled out his AK, loaded with a string of ammunition, and charged towards the Goethe Hotel at the forefront.

Bronya: "..."

"Why do I always feel like he's so excited?"

Below the Goethe Hotel.

Many Silvermane Guards were already ambushed here. Seeing Yan Huan arrive with his AK, several guards immediately stepped forward to report:

"First meeting, Executive Officer. The guards are in position and awaiting your orders!"

Yan Huan: "!!!"

Bronya's efficiency was truly remarkable.

In just this short time, all the guards knew about his existence.

They even recognized his appearance?

"You actually know what I look like?"

"Black long hair, wearing a black coat, and golden eyes, very easy to recognize."

"..."

Yan Huan, holding his AK, excitedly asked:

"Have the guards gone in yet? What's happening with those two scoundrels now?"

The Silvermane Guard shook his head and reported:

"We've already contacted the hotel. A waiter went in to deliver water and confirmed that both of them are still in the room."

Yan Huan nodded and glanced back.

Bronya was standing behind him.

"Yan Huan, I plan to lead the guards in directly. What are your thoughts?" Bronya asked.

"I'll stand guard outside. Those two scoundrels dared to enter Kliperburg, so they must be capable. It's safer for me to take a group outside."

"Okay." Bronya thought it was a good suggestion.

"Then I'll take my people in first. You adapt as needed."

With that, Bronya waved her hand and led a group of Silvermane Guards inside.

Yan Huan, however, stayed behind with another group of guards.

"Executive Officer, what should we do?" a guard asked.

Yan Huan pondered:

"With just these two people, it's unlikely they can disrupt Belobog's court. There might be accomplices!"

"Accomplices?!"

"That's right, and that accomplice might be here right now, among us!"

"!!!"

For a moment, the guards present began to look at each other, confirming if they were all allies.

"Um, sir, we've checked. There doesn't seem to be anyone else here." the guards reported.

Yan Huan shook his head and said profoundly:

"You are all still too young."

He walked slowly up the steps of the Goethe Hotel with his hands behind his back, musing:

"Bad guys hide themselves in various identities. The more critical the moment, the less you can let your guard down."

Step by step.

With each step Yan Huan took, the guards below felt a tightening in their chests.

What did the Executive Officer mean?

It was so hard to understand.

Yan Huan clasped his hands behind his back, turned his head, and squinted at everyone. "Oh, right, have you guys eaten yet?"

"Y-yes, we have," a Silvermane Guard below replied blankly.

"Very good," Yan Huan nodded and continued walking upwards.

"What did you eat?" he asked, turning back again.

"Uh, Commander, does this really have anything to do with this operation?" one of the Silvermane Guards asked nervously.

Yan Huan gave him a deep look.

"Heh heh, the connection, huh..." he drawled.

Then he stated decisively:

"Of course not."

"..."

"But you know, spaghetti should really be mixed with concrete number 49."

"..."

"And also..."

Yan Huan slowed his pace, his gaze profound.

"The bad guys among the masses... are right in front of you."

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