Sorry, I Really Can't Think of a Chapter Title!

"Um?"

"I know a nice dessert shop around here, want to go check it out together?"

Exusiai extended a warm invitation to Maria, her slightly raised eyebrow revealing a hint of youthful allure.

"Since you don't have anything to do anyway, why don't you keep me company? The desserts I recommend are always the best!"

"... Alright then."

After Maria for a moment, Maria did not refuse.

Anyway, I really didn't have anything to do, so following Exusiai around was a good idea.

After receiving Maria's approval, Exusiai cheerfully led Maria through the winding streets of Lungmen.

Soon, Maria saw the dessert shop that Exusiai had mentioned.

That's an old shop.

The interior design is completely different from the shops next door, and most of the furniture inside is made of solid wood... This is quite rare for a Mobile City.

But... perhaps it's because of the passage of time, or perhaps it's because Maria arrived at the wrong time.

When Maria and Exusiai arrived, there were no other guests.

Upon entering, Exusiai, unfazed, cheerfully ordered from the waiter.

The waiter next to him seemed to know Exusiai well, and nodded politely.

But their gazes, filled with curiosity, fell upon Maria.

Last time, Exusiai Lupo, and the time before that, she came with a Forte girl... Has she changed her taste this time?

Hmm... this woman is quite pretty.

The waitress muttered to herself as she handed Exusiai's order to the back office.

Maria and Exusiai also chose a seat by the window.

The two sat facing each other, but neither of them started a conversation.

Maria wasn't embarrassed; she simply finished her task and then fell silent.

Her gentle and restrained demeanor gives her a unique charm.

This is completely different from the ferocity and savagery she displays during battle.

This made Exusiai more curious about Maria.

From the moment she sat down, she kept staring at Maria with a smile, as if trying to glean something from her.

"What's wrong?"

Maria also noticed Exusiai's curiosity.

But unlike the other girl, she didn't understand the lively Angels girl in front of her, nor could she guess what the other girl was thinking.

"It's nothing~" Exusiai smiled, "I just find you quite interesting, Miss Maria ~"

"Interesting? Is that a compliment?"

That's one way to understand it.

Exusiai made no secret of her interest in Maria; on the contrary, she was actually very Maria about what kind of person Maria was.

They suddenly appeared at Lungmen.

It seems to have a deep past with Texas.

Powerful, calm, and constantly radiating an aura that seemed out of place in this world.

The fierce and decisive manner he displayed in battle made him seem like a warrior who had been tempered by countless trials.

But at times, she reveals a touch of innocent naiveté.

She is like someone who has stepped out of a history book, possessing many unique brilliances, yet filled with confusion and naivety in the face of this ever-changing world.

To be honest, sometimes Maria's behavior really makes Exusiai wonder if she's someone who came from a primitive society.

But according to her own words, Maria seems to be not much different from this world... at least in the environment she was in before, some firearms that ordinary people rarely had access to were used.

Moreover, judging from her account, firearms were quite common in her area; at least, many of her former Hunter colleagues had indeed used such weapons.

However, an unexpected alternative use for the gun developed over there.

A host of mysteries surrounding Maria fueled Maria's curiosity about this enigmatic woman.

Maria also heard Exusiai's curiosity.

After hesitating for a few moments, she suddenly laughed.

She raised her head, and the brim of her hat could no longer conceal her bewitchingly beautiful face; a soft, genuinely alluring smile appeared at the corner of her eyes.

With each swipe of her long, slender eyelashes, a captivating allure seeps into her very bones.

That was a completely different demeanor from the one Exusiai herself displayed.

A cold and alluring beauty, captivating to the bone!

"You..."

"Interested in me?"

She spoke, her voice alluring and captivating.

"Ugh!" Exusiai's eyes widened, and her face instantly turned red.

Chapter 86 I'm sorry, I really couldn't think of a chapter title!

Restlessness...

Exusiai suddenly felt an unprecedented restlessness.

She didn't even understand where this restlessness came from. She just looked at Maria in front of her and gave her that indifferent smile, and felt her body begin to tremble uncontrollably.

My heart was pounding wildly at an unprecedented, terrifying speed, and blood was surging wildly through my veins, bringing a new sensation in addition to the stinging and dull feeling.

She didn't know what she looked like, but she could feel her body temperature rising. Her breathing stopped for a few seconds, and a hazy memory began to resurface in her mind.

Her throat moved slightly, with a hint of longing...

"Ah... hahaha~"

Coming to her senses, Exusiai tried to cover up her embarrassment with a joke.

She gave an awkward laugh, avoiding eye contact with the figure in front of her, like a teenage boy glancing out the window.

A strange desire seemed to spread along her spine and through her body, stimulating her brain to start having wild thoughts.

"Miss Maria, you really..."

She didn't continue speaking.

Maria lowered her eyes after seeing Exusiai's reaction.

Really...

I can't learn the posture of Doll.

I just wanted to express my goodwill in a simple way, and this is how Exusiai... blushing, turning her head away, and trembling.

Are you trying to hold back a laugh?

Exusiai... what a thoughtful girl.

With a sigh, Maria shook her head, appreciating Exusiai's thoughtfulness, and composed herself.

Perhaps I simply don't have a talent for communicating with others...

After a while, the snacks were quickly served.

However, this time the tasting process was a bit strange.

Neither of them spoke, quietly enjoying the sweet cream and soft cream puffs.

After finishing her meal, Exusiai smiled, said something strange, and then turned and jogged away.

They didn't give Maria a chance to try and persuade them to stay.

This puzzled Maria greatly.

However, she quickly composed herself, turned around, and strolled alone through the steel city.

Let's put aside the weapons for now; what we need to focus on is completing the task Misha gave us.

After all, Maria was actually quite looking forward to the Doll's plan to occupy a Mobile City-State, but all of this was contingent on Maria fulfilling her promise to Misha.

After all, the other party entrusted the Key to her in the hope that she could bring her brother back. If she failed to do so, Maria would feel embarrassed to keep the key for herself.

Only...

"I still don't know where that Skullshatterer is."

Maria kept her head down, her brow furrowed.

But soon, a figure suddenly flashed through her mind.

Yes, she didn't know where the Skullshatterer were.

But... perhaps someone knows...

"Waaah... I don't want to go to work..."

Inside the office, a man staring at a mouse's ear slumped listlessly on his desk, his face etched with the weariness of a factory worker.

Meanwhile, his companion thoughtfully brought him a cup of coffee.

"Okay, okay, I've been complained about. It'll be tough if the higher-ups hear about it later~"

The gentle girl placed the perfectly warm coffee in front of the other person, while she carefully held her own cup, her eyes sparkling.

"There's nothing we can do... We've been working overtime for a week straight, and we're really exhausted."

The man didn't notice his companion's shifty eyes; he simply drank the coffee the other had handed him, his face etched with worry.

"Recently, there have been many cases of Infected causing trouble, and we are really struggling to handle them all."

"If this keeps up, will I really go bald?"

As he spoke, he touched the top of his head with concern.

Although he is still young and it's not obvious yet, he has indeed lost a lot of hair recently.

On the one hand, it's because of work pressure; on the other hand... it's also because of work pressure.

Even for him, staying up all night for a week straight was really taking its toll.

The most despairing thing is that even though they are operating at full capacity, there is still no end in sight.

The situation continues to escalate, and the troublemakers show no signs of stopping.

According to rumors, there's a shortage of rooms in the detention center lately.

This worried him somewhat.

Meanwhile, her female companion offered comforting words of solace.

"It's okay, everyone's working hard... After all, such a big thing happened in Chernobog, and Lungmen is the closest place, so it's normal that more people came. Just hang in there, and everything will be safe after this period." The girl comforted her, then hesitated for a few moments, her eyes wandering.

"Um... once work is over, we should have some vacation time, so... what are your plans then?"

"Plans?" The man asked, somewhat puzzled, but after thinking it over carefully, he shook his head.

He'd been working himself to the bone these past few days; what other plans did he have?

The girl, however, showed a glimmer of hope after hearing the man say he had no plans.

"In that case, how about we have a drink together then?"

As she spoke, she turned her head away, her words tinged with shyness.

The man beside him nodded affirmatively.