Of course, Lin Ling was not as easily fooled as Kiana's "paramecium" brain and would not fall for the immortal's words, especially since she had read the script.
So, when Fu Hua suddenly disappeared, she immediately knew that the immortal had gone off alone to search for the whereabouts of the Serenity Gem.
However, Lin Ling wasn't worried because, according to the normal plot, the immortal would suffer a little, such as falling into a trap and getting caught.
But in reality, no trap could truly hold her.
She could easily break free whenever she wanted to. She only pretended to be weak to gather useful information.
As for Kiana, there was no need to worry.
Although Lin Ling couldn't remember all the specific details, she knew there wasn't any real danger.
First, Kiana was injected with some B46 serum by Dr. Maki and fell into a coma. When she finally woke up, she convinced Dr. Maki with her words. Then, to prevent the collapse, she forcibly merged with the Serenity Gem, activating the Queen's personality. In the end, the Queen was knocked unconscious again by the immortal's Inch Power · Head Smash.
So, while Kiana did play a significant role in this incident and prevented millions from dying due to the collapse, in a sense, she was basically slacking off in her "dream" most of the time.
But in general, whether it was fighting the improved version of the "Welt" clone or grabbing the Serenity Gem with her bare hands to stop the Honkai, there wasn't much Lin Ling could do to help at the moment.
"So, it seems like there's nothing I need to do? I might as well just treat this as a fun trip. Anyway, the immortal is enough."
With a clear conscience, Lin Ling decided to relax and began enjoying the banquet with Kiana, indulging in the food.
"Wow, Kiana, come try this, it's delicious~"
"Lin Ling, try this too, it's really good~"
They even started feeding each other, playfully like a couple.
However, things soon took an unexpected turn. Due to the arrival of her butterfly from another world, the plot of this world didn't follow the established history.
Just as Lin Ling was happily eating...
"Hm?"
She felt a burning gaze behind her.
At first, she thought it was just another guy lusting after her beauty and didn't pay much attention.
But when the feeling of being watched persisted for too long and started affecting her appetite, Lin Ling finally couldn't take it anymore and looked back. She wanted to see which pervert had been staring at her for so long.
Then, she met the eyes of a blonde beauty.
"Is she actually a female gangster? The world of Honkai is full of lesbians, how terrifying..."
"Wait, but that female gangster's towering chest is a bit concerning, no!? And her hair... a big golden wave with red tips... Could it be!? You, Durandal!? Why is she here?"
Although she wasn't 100% sure, based on this blonde girl's appearance, she was very likely the strongest active Schicksal female warrior, once described by Theresa as: "The other two (who became S-rank Valkyries) rely on extreme talent, but she relies on extreme hard work."
"If I didn't already know she was the descendant of the super geniuses, Cecilia and Siegfried, and the real Kiana, I might've believed Te Ri Ri's nonsense," Lin Ling secretly complained. "Uh, no, now's not the time to worry about that. Why is she here?"
Lin Ling then closed her eyes, frowning deeply, trying to search her memory...
Suddenly, a text surfaced in her mind.
"Bianca was sent to stop the Anti-Entropy reinforcements and buy time for Fu Hua to recover the Gem of Serenity..."
Oh, right. Otto did send the goose to intercept the anti-entropy reinforcements, and she was the final backup in case Fu Hua failed her mission.
But why is this goose not intercepting the reinforcements properly? Why did she come to me?
And why does she keep staring at me? It's creeping me out…
While Lin Ling was observing Durandal, Durandal was also observing her.
"So this is the new Valkyrie who instantly learned Miss Fu Hua's boxing and even managed to deal with Anti-Entropy invaders just three days after entering the academy? Why does she look like someone who only cares about eating, drinking, and having fun, without any regard for the mission?"
Not long ago, while on standby at the headquarters, Durandal happened to come across some intelligence from St. Freya Academy.
At first, she watched a recording casually, but then the newcomer caught her attention.
This newcomer had instantly learned Fu Hua's Shenzhou boxing and performed exceptionally well in dealing with the Anti-Entropy invaders, piquing Durandal's interest.
So, this time, she took advantage of Otto's mission to assist Fu Hua and others, hoping to observe her closely.
But perhaps the lax education at St. Freya Academy spoiled her, because this once-promising newcomer now looked like she only cared about food, drinks, and having fun after just a month.
"It seems I'll have to take her under my wing to ensure she doesn't become a sheltered flower."
With a thought of cherishing talents, Durandal walked directly toward Lin Ling.
"Huh? Why is she coming this way? Even if she really is the dumb goose, I haven't done anything to her, right? Could Otto have sent her? Did that cunning old fox notice me so soon? This is bad..." Lin Ling started to panic.
Boom!
Just as Durandal approached step by step, a massive explosion suddenly erupted from the top of the building, and the whole place shook violently.
"Ah!!"
"Ah!!"
The guests screamed and ran in all directions.
"Is the old immortal moving so fast? I haven't even eaten enough."
Lin Ling immediately knew that the immortal had just obtained valuable information and stopped pretending to be weak, causing her to unleash her true strength.
But this also meant the immortal's cover was blown and the anti-entropy forces would thoroughly search the building.
"Kiana, be careful… huh?"
Lin Ling was about to warn Kiana when she turned around and found that Kiana, who had been right next to her, had disappeared without a trace.
"Where is she?... Oh no, was I too focused on Dudu and accidentally lost her? No, I have to find her!"
However, just as Lin Ling was about to search for Kiana, an irresistible force grabbed her shoulder. It was the blonde girl who had been staring at her earlier.
"Where are you going? Come with me."
"Wait! I need to find my friend!"
At this time, a large number of anti-entropy troops and small mechas produced by anti-entropy had been dispatched and were searching every corner of the building.
The blonde girl gave Lin Ling no time to argue. She swiftly scooped her up in a princess carry and jumped out of the window...
"For now, you should worry about yourself first."