Transforming into Kanna on Terra

This was Kanna's first time entering a city with a clear destination, and she seemed a little excited.

"First off, most towns in Siracusa have churches. Otherwise, where do you think the title 'Pontiff' comes from? Although, most of these churches mainly serve as the Pontiff's office.

Also, this is the last stop before we reach Laterano, and we need to get a 'travel visa' here, or we won't be able to enter Laterano. But since it's currently 'election season,' I don't know if the church is still operating."

Thinking about this, Kal'tsit also got a headache.

But since they were already here, it would take several days to detour to another town on the border, so she had no choice but to grit her teeth and drive towards the church.

Upon arriving at the church, she found that although it wasn't a battlefield, the people coming and going all had somber expressions.

"You wait in the car. I'll go in and see if I can get the visa. If not, we'll have to find a place to stay for a few days."

Kal'tsit got out of the car and instructed Kanna, who was about to get out as well.

"Okay!"

Kanna, who had been planning to get out and see what the church looked like, could only squat on the seat with a wronged expression because Kal'tsit wouldn't let her.

However, as soon as Kal'tsit was out of sight, she sneakily crawled out of the car and jumped onto the roof. If she couldn't leave the car, she could at least stand on it.

Kanna noticed that two groups of people nearby were fighting fiercely, with axes, swords, and crossbows aimed at each other's heads. However, they never attacked the civilians holding flowers and walking toward the church, and even deliberately avoided them.

It seemed the previous Pontiff had a good reputation. Even with fighting all around, some people would still tremble their way through the combat zone to the church to offer flowers.

It's a shame, though. Why do these people insist on holding onto power until the very moment of their death? If they cultivated and appointed successors earlier and transferred power in advance, couldn't this situation be avoided?

One can only say that since ancient times, the beautiful poisoned wine of power, once held in hand, is something no one is willing to easily let go of.

Half an hour later, Kal'tsit came out. Her gloomy expression showed that her riddle-solving skills had not successfully obtained the two passes.

"The former Pontiff here, Corleone, was assassinated and died suddenly. Because someone at the scene saw the assassin dressed in church attire, the issuance of passes to Laterano has been completely suspended. It seems we'll have to take a detour."

In this situation, it would be impossible to get to Laterano from here in a short time. Although Kal'tsit and Kanna weren't in a hurry, there was no need to stay here for long.

So, the only option left for them was to find another town to obtain the passes.

Just as Kal'tsit was about to drive away, more than a dozen people ran out of the church. Seeing Kal'tsit preparing to leave, they blocked the car's path with their weapons.

"Sir, what do you mean by this?" Kal'tsit, who had opened the car window, was clearly displeased.

Seeing the delicate Feline in the car and her impatient expression, the leader instantly felt... Ah, I wish this Feline would step on my face!

He couldn't help but swallow.

"Apologies, madam. You must know that the Pontiff died in a despicable conspiracy. The villain, dressed in the attire of the clergy, murdered our kind and just Pontiff Corleone. Therefore, anyone associated with the clergy needs to temporarily stay at the hotel prepared by our family until we can confirm you are not involved in the assassination before we let you go."

Seeing his undisguised lecherous gaze, Kal'tsit and Kanna guessed the reason behind it.

"I say, Kal'tsit, ACE said you're older than him. How do you manage to be so... hmmm... good at attracting bad guys..."

Chapter 101, Chapter Ninety-Five: What's the Best Position for Hitchhiking?

Kanna instantly became a troublemaker, wanting to see how Kal'tsit would resolve the current situation.

"ACE? I see..." Although she sounded very calm, Kanna's ears could detect the gritted teeth in her voice.

At this moment, ACE, far away on Rhodes Island, felt a chill for no reason. He couldn't help but look around. Finding nothing, he muttered to himself, Maybe I'm catching a cold. Should I go to the Medical Department for a check-up?

"We are legal citizens from Letalithia. We only just learned about what happened in this town. Your suspicion is baseless, and your words are full of holes. Pontiff Corleone was a great man, but your actions will only bring shame upon him even in death..." Kal'tsit got out of the car and, using her "rich" knowledge, immediately started a verbal assault.

She cursed them for a full ten minutes without a single swear word. Even the two factions who had been fighting fiercely nearby put down their weapons and looked over curiously. Passing pedestrians were even more drawn to Kal'tsit, forming a circle around them.

Looking at the crowd of onlookers surrounding them three layers deep, Kanna couldn't help but sigh. Gauking is in everyone's nature.

"Enough, you bitch! I challenge you to a duel!"

The leader's face turned red with anger. If he had felt a little satisfied being cursed at initially, being cursed at by a crowd for so long was an embarrassment that reached Bolivia.

Hearing his words, the onlookers erupted in an uproar. It was one thing for a grown man to be unable to out-argue a woman, but it was shamelessly taking out a weapon to challenge her.

Given the woman's physique, she didn't look like she could even win a fight.

"Fight! Fight!" Kanna, who had somehow ended up sitting on the car roof, happily played the role of an innocent onlooker, munching on melon seeds and watermelon.

"Don't forget you're my bodyguard. If he challenges me to a duel, you have to stand in front of me!" Seeing Kanna's provocative demeanor, Kal'tsit unceremoniously ordered her.

"Uh, this..." Kanna couldn't help but touch her head. It seemed she had indeed followed Kal'tsit out in the capacity of her bodyguard.

The people nearby were even more shocked when they heard their conversation. This woman wasn't just sharp-tongued; she was also ruthless, sending a child who didn't look even ten years old into battle.

To them, such behavior was something only the evil Sarkaz would do.

The man was even more enraged. It was bad enough being cursed at, but now she wanted to have a child duel him. Did she think he couldn't even defeat a child?

"Damn it! How dare you look down on me!" he roared, completely losing his reason, and swung the long saber in his hand towards Kal'tsit.

Just as he was about to witness the woman's desperate cries and splashing blood, a door panel suddenly appeared in front of him.

A door panel?

Although he was puzzled about where the door panel came from, his movements didn't slow down. He intended to cleave both the obstacle in front of him and Kal'tsit behind it in two with a single strike.

However, his wish was not fulfilled. With a clang of metal, his long saber snapped against the "door panel."

Only then did he realize that it wasn't a door panel in front of him at all. It was a ridiculously wide greatsword.

The people in the distance could see clearly. The moment the man attacked, Kanna, from atop the car, pulled out a wildly exaggerated greatsword from beneath her and swung it. The greatsword cut through the wind and, in an instant, lodged itself between the man and Kal'tsit.

Kanna lightly jumped off the vehicle, landing on the hilt of a greatsword.

Given that the greatsword remained completely still after being struck fiercely and even caused the opponent's weapon to break, this weapon was definitely not ordinary.

At this moment, the man stared at the Little Dragon Person who had suddenly appeared before him in disbelief. Before he could react, Kanna reached out and flicked his forehead gently.

The man dramatically somersaulted in place before collapsing on the ground, unconscious. The others, seeing the unconscious man, looked bewildered.

"Aren't you going to move? We have no grudges, no enmity, there's no need to fight to the death!" Even though killing these people would be as easy as flipping her hand for Kanna, she still didn't do it. After all, resorting to slaughter over such a trivial matter would be too much; she wasn't some kind of mad killer.

The few men also sensed that Kanna was holding back. After exchanging glances, they picked up the unconscious man from the ground and retreated sheepishly toward the church.

The surrounding crowd of onlookers also dispersed after one side left. Only a few people seriously observed Kanna and Kal'tsit. After confirming they didn't recognize them, they quietly departed.

The vehicle left the small town without any pursuit, which greatly eased Kal'tsit's tension. After all, if someone had been killed there, entering Laterano would be troublesome. She had previously heard about Kanna's rampage in Victoria from an Outcast and had conducted a test. The result was quite satisfactory for Kal'tsit; Kanna didn't seem like the type to go on a killing spree, and the previous action was likely just an extreme reaction to witnessing a tragedy.

Not long after driving away, a silver-haired Lupo girl suddenly darted out from the roadside, blocking the car.

"Yo! Looks like we're fated to meet. Are you heading to Scone Town (the next target)? How about giving me a ride?"

The girl's expression was wild. Kal'tsit observed her for a moment and frowned slightly, "Infected?"

"Ha! Don't worry, I won't die anytime soon. I'll just ride on the roof and hitch a ride; it won't affect you." Hearing Kal'tsit's words, the girl awkwardly scratched her head.

"Come in!" Before the other could finish speaking, Kal'tsit opened the rear door.

"Ah ha ha ha, thanks! It's much more comfortable sitting inside..." The girl wasn't one to dwell on things and immediately scrambled into the car, leaning back in the reclining seat with a look of comfort.

"Thanks for this morning!" As the car continued to drive, the girl suddenly spoke.

"This morning? We didn't do anything this morning; we were just passing through." Kal'tsit's gaze remained unchanged as she calmly replied.

"Alright, but you guys did attract the attention of those idiots, which helped me quite a bit. If you have any enemies, you can come to me for help, and I'll give you a discount out of consideration for today." The girl grinned, and although she spoke of killing, her eyes were devoid of any emotion.

"You're an assassin! Did you kill the Pontiff Corleone in the town?" Kanna asked, thinking of the other's profession.

Upon hearing the question, the other didn't hide it but openly admitted, "That's right, I did it. That guy seemed like a diligent, good-natured person on the surface, but he was actually using the border between the two countries to run a major child smuggling operation. He was usually very cautious, and I'd been watching him for a long time, only recently finding an opportunity to strike."

"Then he deserved to die! But you didn't clean up your tail!"

Kanna said, naturally extending her hand out the window. A Lightning Wedge slipped from her hand and fell onto the ground.

Hearing Kanna's words, the silver wolf touched her tail, finding nothing dirty. As if realizing something, she turned and stuck her head out the window.

"Don't look, it's just two cars, a minor issue." With that, Kanna flicked her finger, sending another Lightning Wedge towards the position ahead of the first.

Just as the car behind them caught up, a purple light streaked across and landed in front of the vehicle.

Then, with a massive explosion, the car in front was flipped onto the roadside. The car behind braked sharply and stopped, not daring to pursue further.

"That's not right! If they were here to catch me, why are there only two cars? I remember there were quite a few more in the city!" The silver wolf looked confused.

Kanna and Kal'tsit in the front exchanged a glance. They guessed that the car behind wasn't there to catch the wolf but likely to pursue them. However, if they could still righteously claim they had nothing to do with the attack before, they were now in the same boat. So, stopping these people was no problem.

Only the silver wolf in the back seat looked conflicted. Why had they only sent this few people to chase her, and their attitude wasn't resolute enough?

"Oh right, why did you guys get out of there so quickly? Don't let the 'election' fool you; they wouldn't harm civilians." After a while, the silver wolf stopped dwelling on the previous issue and inquired about their itinerary.

"It's all because of you. You killed the Pontiff and were wearing church attire. Now the 'pass' channel is suspended here, and we need to go to Laterano. We have to find another place to get it done." Kanna was quite indifferent; it was all tourism to her, and playing anywhere was the same.

"Ah ha, is that so! My apologies then!" The silver wolf, squatting in the back seat, said she was sorry, but her face showed no hint of remorse.

"My name is Kanna, the driver is Kal'tsit. What about you? You said you could help if we needed it, so you must give us a name. Otherwise, Siracusa is so vast, how will we find you later?"

"That's right! Just call me Lappland! I don't plan on changing my name yet. If you need to find me, leave a message at any bar in Scone Town, and I'll come find you when I receive it." The silver wolf shook her head indifferently, her eyes darting around the car.

"Lappland? A nice name. Are you working for Laterano now?" Kal'tsit, who rarely spoke while driving, deigned to open her mouth.

"Not exactly! Laterano pays well, and the people are straightforward; they never delay payments. Unlike Siracusa, which is too chaotic. After finally completing a job, I find the boss has already been killed when I return. I can't even find anyone to settle the bill with the invoice, which is very troublesome." It was clear that Lappland had no complaints about her current life and was quite satisfied with her identity as an assassin.

"Have you ever thought about starting a new life with a different identity?" Kanna glanced at Lappland's seemingly healthy and strong thighs. On the side of her thigh, a distinct black spot was exposed, marring the beauty of her body.

That black spot was a phenomenon where the Originium concentration of an Infected reached a certain level, causing it to condense on the skin, serving as proof of being Infected.

Lappland's casual attire showed no intention of hiding her appearance as an Infected. As an assassin, she also noticed Kanna's gaze on her thighs.

"Forget it! Do you see this, little one? I'm Infected. I'm an Infected who might explode with a 'boom.' Aren't you afraid?" Lappland boldly pointed to the black spot on her leg, a hint of mockery in her tone.

"Kal'tsit, can we reveal our identities?"

"Although I don't think Miss Lappland would be willing, there's nothing to hide about our identities. Perhaps Miss Lappland will become our client in the future..."

While Rhodes Island accepted various individuals with hidden identities, Kal'tsit believed Lappland wasn't someone who would settle down quietly. Her eyes were filled with unruliness and wildness. Unless there was a bond that she willingly accepted, Rhodes Island wouldn't be able to keep her.

"We are from Rhodes Island, a medical organization focused on researching and treating the Infected. The driver, Kal'tsit, is also a manager in Rhodes Island's Medical Department..." She almost said "old hag" but changed her words when Kal'tsit shot her a glance.

"I knew it! Ever since I got in this car, I felt a smell of disinfectant. I thought you guys were in the same line of work! As for working for a medical company, forget it, it's boring. But do you have any effective and cheap special medicines? I have good connections in both Siracusa and Laterano. We can split the profits 50/50, how about it? Let's make money together!" Hearing Kanna's words, Lappland waved her hand dismissively but then turned to consider the business of Infected medicine.

"Rhodes Island's pharmaceutical business has dedicated departments and Operators for sales, and we do not authorize others. Miss Lappland, if you need anything, you can find a Rhodes Island Medical Office in Siracusa or Laterano. We will provide a suitable medical plan for patients at a very reasonable price." Hearing Lappland's words, Kal'tsit frowned, wondering why Kanna was interested in such a money-grubbing Lupo.

"Tsk! Boring..." Lappland leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes, seemingly unwilling to continue talking.

Perhaps the higher-ups in that small town were busy vying for the "Pontiff" position. The group did not encounter any further pursuit. Before nightfall, the vehicle arrived at the side of a large mountain.

Lappland jumped out of the car, tidied her weapons, and walked towards the mountain without looking back. "If you don't want to take an extra day, drive along the small road over this mountain tomorrow morning, and you'll reach Scone Town. I won't be going with you. See you around if fate allows!"

"See you around!" Kanna waved her hand, watching Lappland disappear into the darkness.

"Stop looking, Rhodes Island can't hold onto this wolf," Kal'tsit said, unhurriedly taking a box of dinner out of the car and speaking with resignation to Kanna, who was watching the direction Lappland had left.

"Do you think Lappland really has nothing she cares about, like she acts?" Kanna asked, taking the pizza Kal'tsit offered her.

Chapter 103, Chapter Ninety-Seven: Scone Town

"That's none of our business! Don't think I didn't notice you haven't listened to any books today. I've put the player here for you. Listen for two hours after dinner, and I'll test you afterward."

Kal'tsit didn't want to talk to Kanna and tossed a phonograph over.

Kanna Unit received a fatal attack -99999, Kanna Unit critically damaged.

The next day, Kanna sat behind Kal'tsit in the back seat, holding the phonograph, to express her dissatisfaction with the previous night's strenuous memorization by positioning herself where Kal'tsit couldn't see her.

Following the path Lappland had provided, the car indeed saw Scone Town below the mountain after cresting it.

The entire journey took a full day less than expected. Kanna couldn't help but complain that it wasn't worthy of the Terra continent; its infrastructure was truly terrible.

In the afternoon, before the sun set, the vehicle successfully drove into the small town.

Kanna noticed that even though it was already dusk, the streets were still brightly lit. This was because there were many Sarkaz people lining the roads, all dressed in clerical attire.

"These should be missionaries from Laterano. From now until we leave Laterano, we'll encounter many of them. Remember, we are merely passing through. Do not raise any objections to Laterano's doctrines, and do not provoke any Laterano people, especially the Sarkaz." Kal'tsit wasn't surprised to encounter Sarkaz missionaries in such a border town. Worried that Kanna might inexplicably provoke the Laterano people like she did those Siracusans, Kal'tsit issued a rare warning.

"Don't worry, they and Grandma Outcast both have halos above their heads, so they must be good people. Besides, I really didn't know back then, hehe..." Kanna didn't fall for Kal'tsit's trap, reiterating that she "didn't know" it was a "forbidden zone" for Siracusans at the time.

Seeing a car enter from outside, many people turned to look. Kanna, however, wasn't the least bit intimidated and rolled down the car window, sticking her head out.

Seeing a child curiously peeking out from inside the car, the surrounding people all smiled.

"Sister, are there any good dessert shops around here?" Kanna waved at the nearest Sarkaz and asked loudly once she got closer.

Upon hearing Kanna's words, everyone burst into laughter. As is well known, Laterano people love sweets, and any dessert praised by them must have its own unique characteristics.