In the end, Cecilia didn't dwell on it. She simply created a new account and easily climbed back to the top.
"Even if it was a mistake, I'm still the best."
Satisfied with her top score, Cecilia put down the controller.
Meanwhile, Otto's situation wasn't as good.
"This is my game! I designed it! I know all the details! Why am I still not at the top?"
Crack—!
The controller shattered in his hands.
But even that couldn't quell Otto's frustration.
"It's time to push the plot forward. Tell Dr. Magi to get ready."
Taking a deep breath, Otto pushed aside his emotions.
Once everything was over, he could play as much as he wanted.
Then he'd ban anyone who scored higher than him. What? That's unethical?
Sorry, but his word was the law.
"Yes, Lord Bishop."
Rita nodded and relayed the order.
Dr. Magi quickly got to work.
Once this mission was done, he could finally retire and enjoy his vacation.
The internal competition at Schicksal was exhausting, and he needed a break.
A few days later...
"Kiana, we have a mission later. You're coming with me."
"Huh? No, no, I refuse."
Hearing that Fu Hua wanted her to join a mission, Kiana, who was munching on fried chicken, immediately shook her head.
A mission? No way. She'd rather stay in the dorm, eating fried chicken and playing games.
"Sorry, Kiana. You don't have a choice. Your attendance record is terrible, and your grades are suffering. If you want to become an S-rank Valkyrie, you'd better come with me."
"Ugh, no! I'll stop skipping class, okay? I'll just sleep during lectures."
"...You don't have a choice."
Grabbing Kiana by the collar, Fu Hua dragged her out for the mission.
But Kiana resisted, clinging to the doorframe.
"I'm not going!"
"..."
Bang!
In the next moment, Fu Hua pulled Kiana away, taking the doorframe with her.
Theresa, who had just stepped out of her room, stared in shock.
"...Darn it! Kiana, go on your mission properly! Don't destroy the dorm!"
But Kiana, already far away, couldn't hear her. She had been forcibly taken to the battleship.
On the ship, Kiana crossed her arms, sulking.
"Don't worry. For this mission, all you have to do is eat and drink. I'll handle the rest."
"Really?"
Hearing this, Kiana's mood instantly brightened.
If the mission was that simple, she was all for it.
"Exactly. It's that easy."
"Ah, Class Rep, why didn't you say so earlier? If I knew it was this easy, I wouldn't have resisted."
Kiana's quick change in attitude reminded Fu Hua of a certain skill from Shenzhou.
Fu Hua didn't say anything, simply waiting for the ship to land.
Once it did, Fu Hua took Kiana to a high-end hotel.
"Stay here and enjoy the food. I'll call you when the mission's done."
"Yay! Class Rep, you're the best!"
Kiana immediately started devouring the food.
Meanwhile, Fu Hua noticed a group of people hiding in the corner.
But she only glanced at them briefly before ignoring them.
Using her deception skills, Fu Hua lured one of them into the restroom, knocked them out, and took their clothes.
However, while trying to blend in, Fu Hua was caught.
Or rather, she allowed herself to be caught.
Meanwhile, while Kiana was busy eating, an elderly man with white hair approached her.
"Miss, could you help me open this bottle? I'm too old and weak."
"Huh? Oh, sure, grandpa. Just a moment."
Grabbing a napkin, Kiana wiped her hands and easily opened the bottle.
"Here you go, grandpa."
"Thank you, young lady."
At that moment, an explosion rocked the building.
Boom—!
"What's going on? Grandpa, you should run. I'll go check it out."
Turning around, Kiana headed toward the explosion.
But as she turned, she didn't notice the old man holding a syringe.
Before she could react, Kiana felt a sharp pain in her neck.
Turning around, she looked at the old man in disbelief.
"Why?"
Those were Kiana's last words before she passed out.
After finishing his task, the old man looked around and carried Kiana to a room.
Meanwhile, Fu Hua, having escaped, entered a bar.
"Welcome—"
"Skip the formalities."
"Tch, you're no fun. I spent so much time memorizing those lines, and you won't even let me say them?"
The bartender looked at Fu Hua, annoyed.
But then, an idea struck him. In an instant, he transformed to look exactly like Fu Hua—with one key difference.
While Fu Hua was an A-rank Valkyrie, the bartender was at least a D+ rank.
"Hehe, Senior Fu Hua, why are you still an A-rank after all these years?"
"You'd better change back, or I'll beat you down to my level."
Seeing the bartender mimic her appearance, Fu Hua was furious.
It wasn't just the imitation—it was the fact that he had enhanced one particular feature she lacked.
This was an outright insult!
"Come on, Senior Fu Hua, don't be so grumpy. Once Senior Siegfried arrives, we'll only need a few more minutes before it's time."
The bartender didn't change back. Instead, he stepped out from behind the bar and hugged Fu Hua's arm with his ample assets.
It was a sensation Fu Hua would never experience.
"Besides, I can share a secret with you. Maybe you'll get a second growth spurt."
As the two chatted, a white-haired man entered the bar.