Chapter 11: Low-Threat Target, No Further Attention Necessary
In the plan to save Nagazora City, the Tuna played a very important part.
After all, no matter how high their fighting ability was, both Mei and Elysia, as ordinary people, were limited.
But Kiana was different. That white-haired ball of fluff, with Kaslana blood, had a starting combat power that approached a B-rank Valkyrie. Although it seemed quite low, by Schicksal standards, that was enough to go head-to-head with two-meter-tall Honkai beasts, as long as they had the right weapon.
And she was very easy to convince.
With the Kaslana's sense of responsibility, as long as you told this white-haired ball of fluff about the crisis that was about to happen in Nagazora City, she wouldn't leave you alone even if you wanted to get rid of her.
Mei, who had been manipulated by Elysia, frowned, confused. "Then, where exactly is that girl called Kiana?"
If she was in the academy city, it would be very troublesome without more details, because the academy city was made up of over a dozen schools, with tens of thousands of students.
"Ehe~ There's no need to worry about that. She, just like you, Mei, is studying at Chiba Academy!"
The sandal-wearing insect's activities were mostly in the Nagazora city area and Chiba Academy. Since she was always searching for Siegfried, she had to work to support herself.
As for Chiba Academy, she was transferred into the academy as a transfer student to intersect with Raiden Mei.
Although Jiang Qiao was a bit puzzled about why the white-haired ball of fluff, who was working part-time everywhere, could transfer from Europe to the Far East.
Did she even have a guardian?
Of course, he knew that Siegfried was actually looking after Kiana in secret, but he probably wouldn't be able to handle the legal side of things, right?
"…"
Back in her room, Jiang Qiao sat in front of the vanity, lost in thought.
If it was possible, Siegfried would be a powerful external ally. Not only was he strong, but he had also taken the Divine Key, Judgment of Shamash, with him when he defected from Schicksal.
And through him, they could also try to contact the Anti-Entropy duo and Theresa from the Far East branch.
If they knew about Cocolia's intentions, they would definitely come to stop her.
"No, those two from Anti-Entropy can't be contacted!"
Jiang Qiao shook his head, excluding the research duo from their list of external help.
It wasn't because they weren't strong, but because they were too dangerous.
Actually, there were many options for external help when it came to saving Nagazora City.
Even if Otto wanted to sit on the sidelines, that Durandal in the Schicksal headquarters would definitely come flying over with the Abyss Flower that very night once she knew.
But because of various factors, the Anti-Entropy and Schicksal reinforcements were very dangerous in this situation.
With Cocolia's cunning personality, it was impossible that she hadn't prepared for Schicksal and Anti-Entropy. With the shadow of World Serpent in her plan, the movements of the Anti-Entropy doves and Schicksal were practically transparent.
If she was discovered by Cocolia, with her ruthless style, Jiang Qiao had reason to suspect that she might just blow up a large Honkai energy reactor.
The Cocolia that he knew was capable of doing such crazy things.
If that happened, then Nagazora City would probably have erupted before the reinforcements had even arrived.
The Schicksal headquarters was a no-go. The Far East branch was even worse.
That place was practically a sieve, and Cocolia would definitely notice if the Hyperion got close to Nagazora City.
"Ah, hopefully Elysia and them can find Kiana smoothly."
While Jiang Qiao was praying for the two girls, Nagazora City, fifty thousand years later, was welcoming another morning.
It was impossible for Elysia and Raiden Mei to move at night. Although they knew time was tight, they didn't even know what Kiana looked like or where she lived.
Moreover, they were just ordinary people who needed to conserve their energy.
Logically, their schedule for the day should have been to find Kiana at Chiba Academy. Although they didn't know which class she was in, they could do it with enough time if it was just one school.
However, Elysia learned a very bad piece of news from Raiden Mei—today was a day off.
As a normal school, Chiba Academy had a two-day weekend like any other school.
This also meant that Kiana would definitely not be at Chiba Academy today or tomorrow. They would be going there for nothing.
The pink fatty, whose brain had suddenly blanked, lost her ability to think and started to ask for help.
Elysia: What should I do, Jiang Qiao? Today is a day off!
Jiang Qiao: Huh?
A day off?
Was there such a thing?
Jiang Qiao realized that it was a day of rest, and then became silent.
He hadn't paid attention to the time at all, because it was normal time for him, so he subconsciously thought that it was the same for Elysia.
"I miscalculated!"
The pink-haired girl banged her head on the table, her forehead turning red.
How could things from fifty thousand years ago be the same as fifty thousand years later!
Besides, they weren't even in the same place!
Two days, who knew what Cocolia could do in two days.
Jiang Qiao: ...You should try your luck in Nagazora City. Maybe you can find Kiana while she's working part-time.
If they missed the chance to capture the white-haired ball of fluff at school, then they could only hope for a random encounter in Nagazora City.
Elysia: Luck, huh? Ehe~ I think my luck is quite good.
Elysia: Besides, there are two of us! We'll definitely be able to find her quickly if we split up!
Jiang Qiao: Good luck.
Jiang Qiao thought for a moment, and added another line:
Jiang Qiao: If you're acting alone, you can try to investigate the area around the ME Corp building.
It was impossible with Raiden Mei. That old witch, Cocolia, had definitely sent people to watch her. Going to the enemy's territory was just suicidal.
But if it was just Elysia alone, wandering around ME Corp building, that woman wouldn't be interested.
Elysia: Reconnaissance, huh? Ehe~ I'm really looking forward to that movie-like scenario. No problem! I, Elysia, am very good at that kind of thing!
Yunyun: You're amazing, Miss Elysia!
Hu Tao: +1
After chatting in the group and tasting Mei's terrible cooking again, Elysia said it was a little better than yesterday—there was less salt (still very salty!).
The two, all geared up, left the Raiden Residence and started their big operation to find the white-haired ball of fluff.
And all of this was seen by the short figure who was sitting on a high place through a drone camera.
"Target and suspicious target separated. Suspected to have some kind of motive."
Looking at the two figures who had separated, Bronya's expressionless face was as cold as ever, and her voice was mechanical as she spoke.
She glanced at Elysia's figure, hesitated for a moment, and remembered what Cocolia had said to her.
She eventually gave up the idea of following and muttered:
"Low-threat target. Judging that no further attention is necessary."