Just Wants to Go Home and Play Games

Before Rita could consider why the other party was blocking her path, Diao spoke first. "Rita Rossweisse, it seemed you didn't address her as 'Lord Kiana' just now, did you?"

As she spoke, Diao straightened her right arm and pointed at Rita.

Rita: "..."

Well, now she knew why the other party had come looking for her. It turned out she thought Rita had not shown Kiana Kaslana enough respect.

Come to think of it, why should I, Rita, respect Kiana Kaslana?

Although the other party was one of Schicksal's starter Pokémon, she was ultimately just Lord Otto's experiment. She had only recently become the commander of the Moonlight Goddess Unit, while Rita was one of Schicksal's three great S-rank Valkyries and the vice-captain of Blade of the Immortals, the strongest Valkyrie squad. Whether in personal strength or status within Schicksal, Rita surpassed her!

Besides, among Valkyries, it ultimately came down to who was stronger. Only the strong were worthy of respect. The only person Rita sincerely respected was Durandal, Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie. As for Lord Green Otto, what she felt was more the obedience and fear of a subordinate toward a superior.

"So what?"

Although she did not know how the other party had gotten ahead of her to block the way, Rita, who looked easygoing enough, had her own pride as a strong person. Looking at Diao standing on the stairs, she smiled. "How about I make sure to call Miss Kiana Lord Kiana next time?"

There might not even be a next time. Anyone could tell from her teasing tone that she was mocking her.

"Heh—why wait until next time?"

Diao took a pocket watch from her waist and said:

"If Miss Rita turns back now, I believe we can become friends."

"Is that so?"

Rita walked