Method

While Wise and Belle worked with the Obol Squad to clear out the Praise Society's cannon fodder.

Yixuan and Griseo walked through the streets and alleys of Chenghui Plateau. Though undercurrents were swirling through Weifei Land at the moment, no one could deny this city's unique beauty.

The sea breeze carried the salty freshness of fish sauce, while the roast meat shops along the street wafted with the sweet fragrance of honey glaze. Ancient buildings with blue-tiled roofs stood beneath vermilion corridors casting mottled shadows, and bamboo-woven rocking chairs were displayed before vendors' stalls...

It had a charm similar to Shenzhou, and Griseo could not help recalling memories of the past.

As the two walked, a plump black bird fluttered down onto Yixuan's shoulder.

The Azure Nether Bird, a product of the Azure Nether Method Yixuan had painstakingly developed over many years after her sister's sacrifice.

The Azure Nether Bird flapped its wings and relayed a string of messages to Yixuan, which Yixuan repeated to Griseo:

"The Defense Force's latest operation has dealt the Praise Society a devastating blow."

"Core members Sarah and Merula are still at large."

"Lemnian Filth Breath activity is intensifying."

"Xiao Zhe, acting as the mayor's special envoy, has been detained by Lorenz and had his freedom restricted..."

Yixuan paused. She did not consider the earlier reports particularly important; the last one was all she truly cared about. After all, Wise and Belle's safety concerned the security of all Weifei Land.

Hearing this, Griseo closed her eyes and focused, extending her senses toward the Defense Force garrison.

Three seconds later, she leisurely said, "Auntie Yixuan, don't worry. Big Sister Trigger probably wishes Brother Wise would stay there."

After all, in her perception, not only were the familiar Soldier 11 and Big Sister Trigger beside Wise, but