Chapter 122

Of the four options, three involve neglecting one's duties, which really makes one question whether the World Serpent's cadres are as efficient and rigorous as they seem.

Theresa: "Speaking of which, it seems the reason Raven bought the villa island was because she didn't like working at World Serpent, right? So, taking advantage of the chaos is your daily routine?"

Bronya: "Playing the field... that reminds Bronya of someone who hasn't logged in for a long time."

Kiana: "You mean Wendy, right? I was thinking of her too!"

Taking advantage of the chaos and spending all day having fun instead of doing anything productive—this attitude easily reminds everyone of someone in the Chat Group. Because she's been taking advantage of the chaos for so long, everyone is almost forgetting about her.

Wendy: "Sister Bronya, are you looking for Wendy?"

Bronya: "Hmm, Wendy, what have you been up to lately? Bronya hasn't seen you in ages."

Wendy: "... I... am looking for a place to bury the cider?"

In the meadow of the St. Freya Academy, a Herrscher of Wind was not doing her job was digging a hole with a hoe and putting the cider she had bought in advance into the ground.

Judging from her familiar movements, it was clear that this wasn't the first time she'd done something like this.

Himeko Murata: "Burying apple cider? Are you planning to make a vintage? Don't forget to give me one too..."

Theresa: "Wait a minute! Students aren't allowed to drink! Wendy, when did you start drinking? You never used to!"

The headmaster blinked in disbelief, his expression as if he were a teacher watching a former good student go astray and being powerless to stop it.

Wendy: "I... when did I start drinking... I don't think I drink?"

Similarly, Wendy found this matter very strange.

Theresa: "Why are you burying vintage wine if you're not going to drink it?"

Wendy: "I don't know, I just felt like I wanted to do it subconsciously, and before I knew it, I had buried so many bottles. Do you think I'm sick?"

Since escaping the Oceania Branch, Wendy has found herself doing some inexplicable things.

This strange phenomenon made her wonder if the people from the Oceania Branch had experimented on her, causing some minor mental problems.

Theresa: "Waaah, Wendy, I'm so sorry, I didn't save you sooner! Don't worry, Wendy, our St. Freya Academy has advanced medical equipment, we can definitely save you."

Welt: "But Dean, our advanced medical equipment doesn't handle mental health issues."

Theresa: "..."

That seems to be the case.

Waaaaah, Wendy, Theresa is so sorry for you!!!

Elysia: "Hmm... I think it's nothing to worry about. It's probably just a side effect of the Stigmata, like that [Wind God - Slacking Off] thing."

Kiana: "Not only does he not go to work, but he also makes people want to bury wine in his coffin. That Wind God is definitely not a decent person."

Raiden Mei: "As long as Miss Wendy is alright, that's all that matters. By the way Miss Wendy, we're planning a trip to Raven's Island. Would you like to come along?"

Wendy: "A trip... Is Sister Bronya coming along too?"

Bronya: "Hmm."

Wendy: "I'll go too. You guys go first, and I'll catch up after I fill in the hole."

Theresa: "But Wendy, if you're late, you'll miss your connecting flight."

The private jet that Theresa booked is arriving soon; the speed of Schicksal's specially supplied private jets is very reassuring.

Chapter 202 Artificial Intelligence, Villa AI

Wendy: "It's alright, I have the Authority of Wind, I can fly there by myself in a bit, and you might even see me on the private jet."

Kiana: "I'm so envious of that ability to go wherever I want!"

However, there's no way around it; Kiana, with her [Gluttony] buff, is destined to be Hexagonal Warrior.

Pardofelis: "By the way, isn't anyone paying attention to the Q&A? The lucky draw is about to begin in a little while."

Pardo is certain that if the lottery for lucky audience members goes on, she has a 70% chance of being selected.

Elysia: "Let's leave this to Miss Raven. Those three irrelevant answers are just sitting there; we can't figure them out either."

Raven: "I... I don't know either."

One was teasing the cat, one was being teased by the cat, and another was taking advantage of the chaos for fun. No matter which one it was, Raven didn't want to admit that it was its doing.

Pardofelis: "Hehe, Miss Raven, why don't you just trust your gut feeling this once? If I'm chosen as the lucky audience member again, I guess half of Canned Food cat food I'll be paying for this month will be cut."

Canned Food: "Meow!!!"

Raven: "Canned Food... the cat teasing in the Q&A, could it be this cat they're talking about?"

Raven's first impression of the Canned Food was that it seemed rather fierce, not the docile kind of kitten.

Pardofelis: "Probably. The Flame-Chasers of the Previous Era Elysian Realm are all Memory Body; cats can't be brought in, except for Canned Food."

Canned Food: "Meow~"

Raven: "Really? Then I think I know what to do. Kitty, come here to your big sister, give me your paw~"

Canned Food: "Meow!!!"

The piercing meows proved that the Canned Food was extremely resistant at that moment.

Raven: "I choose to be teased by the cat."

[Correct answer.]

Pardofelis: "It's rare to see Canned Food like this, Miss Raven. Canned Food doesn't seem to like you very much."

Raven: "I knew I couldn't handle small animals, especially something as small and fierce as this one. Luckily, I answered the question correctly."

Raven was already looking forward to what good things the system would give her this time.

Is it a personal villa maid, or a shrewd and experienced robot butler?

[Congratulations, Raven, for receiving the reward: Villa Administrator AI.]

[Description: An artificial intelligence system built from the network of the entire villa system, capable of controlling the interior facilities of the villa at any time, providing a luxurious experience—a must-have for any villa island.]

"There's such a good thing?"

Raven's eyes widened; she could sense that the room and even the entire villa were undergoing a complete transformation.

The entire villa is connected by an invisible thread that can be controlled at any time, as if the villa has come to life.

"Dear villa owner, Miss Raven, AI Maid No. 1 is at your service. I have full control of the villa, and you can book your next activity at any time."

Raven frowned, her habit of seeking stimulation making her instinctively alert, but she relaxed after seeing the other person's maid outfit.

However, when Raven saw the other person's face clearly, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"Are you my artificial intelligence? Why do you have the face of a Jackal?"

It's practically identical. As a fellow member of the World Serpent, Raven could be sure that the AI robot in front of him was modeled after the Jackal.

On what grounds? What's going on here?

"I just thought using this face as a maid would make you happy, if you're not satisfied..."

"No, I'm very satisfied!"

Raven patted the robot maid heavily on the shoulder.

How could she possibly be dissatisfied? That Jackal is always causing her trouble, but because of his status in the world, Raven can't really do anything to him.

Now that he had a Jackal he could order around and do as he pleased, Raven was overjoyed.

Raiden Mei: "Another upgrade to the villa island. The system really likes to give Miss Raven these kinds of rewards."

Elysia: "It should be said that Miss Raven really loves the villa island. Every time the system releases rewards, Miss Raven's joy is almost overflowing in the Chat Group."

Raven: "Ahem, is it that obvious?"

It's just a seaside villa, a custom-designed AI system, and the option to relax on the sofa and enjoy the night view.

The Raven indicated that it wanted to keep a low profile.

Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning.

In the scene, the Raven is tidying up her belongings in the Previous Era Elysian Realm.

"A broken puppet, a wine cork, leaves, half a test tube—just like before, these things are mixed in with gold and jewels."

Having already experienced a visit to the Previous Era Elysian Realm, the Raven found its activities Elysian Realm much easier than before.

At least when facing Chakravartin, it won't be as troublesome as last time.

"It's thanks to these strange items that I was able to shake off that masked man and escape unscathed from his sacrificial site. Let's see what else I can use."

Raven took out a necklace from the goods; it looked to be in pretty good condition.

The next second, a furry figure flashed by, and the necklace in the Raven's hand vanished instantly.

"Who?!"

The Raven turned its head and saw the strange cat perched on the wooden frame, with the Raven's lost necklace in its mouth.

"This is troublesome, I'm not good at dealing with small animals."

The Raven covered its forehead, trying to communicate with the other party in a friendly manner.

"Little cat, sweetie, please give me back that necklace, okay?"

"... Meow."

The strange cat remained crouched in the same spot, motionless.

"If you don't come over here, don't blame me for being impolite!" The Raven brandished her claws.

"Meow?"

"Ugh, what am I doing? Why is there a cat here? No, is this thing... really a cat?"

The Raven stared in bewilderment at the strange creature before it.

"Could it be related to the mistake Klein mentioned? I have a feeling it's trying to take me somewhere. Okay, let's give it a try."

"Okay, so it seems like if I want that necklace, I have to go with you, is that right?"

Even the Raven didn't know how it understood what the strange cat meant.

"Meow." The Canned Food seemed to have received a satisfactory response, jumped off the wooden sign, turned around, and disappeared into the distance.

"This little guy is round, but he moves quite nimbly."

The Raven followed the Canned Food and gradually entered that strange realm, then was plunged into complete darkness, unable to find its way.

Pardofelis: "Sister Elysia, if I'm not mistaken, that place wouldn't be...?"

Elysia: "The region of Apponia, while not the Deep, has truly become a dangerous place, Miss Raven."

Chapter 203 What is Pardo's reward?

Raven: "No way, Pardo, why did your cat lead me into a pit?"

Canned Food: "Meow~"

Pardofelis: "Canned Food, stop being naughty! Quickly apologize to them and get into Sister Nia's place. If Sister Nia doesn't let us in, we'll never see Miss Raven again! Miss Raven, Canned Food is so sorry!"

Canned Food: "Meow!!"

Raven: "Forget it, why should I argue with a cat?"

Shaking his head, Raven felt that being around these people was making him lose his mind.

Even someone as quick-witted as her could have a day when she couldn't get along with a fat cat.

Pardofelis: "Wait, we seem to have forgotten about Sister Mei. We mentioned in the Q&A that she was looking for Miss Raven, but now that Miss Raven has entered Sister Nia's territory, how are we supposed to find her?"

Raiden Mei: "It's Apponia again..."

Mei felt that Apponia had too many connections to her. Or had she been being watched from the moment she entered the Previous Era Elysian Realm?

Pardofelis: "Oh no, oh no! That's Sister Nia's territory! Even the Canned Food fell in! What do we do? What do we do?"

Canned Food: "Meow!"

Kiana: "Pardo, why are you so flustered? Mei has even been to the Deep. It's just an ordinary area, it's not a big deal, is it?"