"Sir, the flight to Milan has been arranged, departing in two hours," Liliana said as she entered the room.
She gazed at Mariya Yuri, who was being fed by Bai Chen.
After leaving the horrific ritual site and meeting members of the local Magic Society, her anxious and fearful emotions quickly calmed down.
With her meticulous mind, she began to ponder the identity of the man before her.
As a witch who had been captured along with Mariya Yuri, Liliana knew that Bai Chen was not Mariya Yuri's guardian at all.
As for who he was and where he came from, that remained unknown.
"Thank you for your trouble. Would you like to come and eat something?" Bai Chen nodded.
It felt good to have a powerful backing; all worldly trivial matters could be easily handled.
"No need… I can't eat." Liliana shook her head, refusing.
She wasn't not hungry, but she wasn't in the mood to eat.
After what had happened, with so many people dead, how could she possibly eat?
After another hour of rest, the previous driver once again drove the three to the airport for boarding.
The first-class cabin was entirely booked by Bronze Black Cross.
Once the plane took off steadily, Liliana's hanging heart finally settled.
The two young girls sat together, looking out the window.
A small number of international flights offer paid internet access, so Bai Chen went online and searched for news in nearby cities.
As a poor student, after transmigrating, language proficiency was a golden finger that came with the transmigration; otherwise, even communication would be a problem.
"Underground natural gas pipeline leak…" News from the neighboring city had already topped the trending headlines.
But unexpectedly, the news had already been officially announced more than half a month ago, and personnel had been organized for evacuation.
It seemed the government had already prepared for the worst.
Ordinary people were still kept in the dark, believing it was government dereliction of duty, and were denouncing officials online for their inaction.
Only a few informed individuals knew that this was the fault of Woban, who insisted on summoning a Heretic God.
"It truly is a world of suffering." Without power, one couldn't even struggle.
However, fortunately, Heaven favored Bai Chen, granting him two golden fingers after his transmigration.
As for the days to come, they certainly wouldn't be peaceful.
After some thought, Bai Chen closed his eyes and began to rest.
Amidst the sweet voice of the flight attendant, the seven-hour long-haul flight finally came to an end.
After passing through the dedicated security channel and leaving the airport, a special car was already waiting outside.
The journey was silent, with no time to admire the local customs of Milan.
Until the vehicle drove into the headquarters of Bronze Black Cross in Milan.
"Liliana, the Commander-in-chiefs has been waiting for you for a long time," a man and a woman said to Liliana.
Upon hearing this, the silver-haired girl looked at Bai Chen.
"You do as you please, I'll look around." The expressions of those nearby turned cold upon hearing this.
This was the headquarters of Bronze Black Cross; allowing outsiders in was already a courtesy to Liliana.
Normally, people would only be allowed in after multiple layers of scrutiny.
And you want to wander around?
What if you damage the plants?!
Bai Chen naturally caught the unkindness in those people's eyes.
Although his situation was unprecedented, since he had already become a God Slayer, he wasn't worried about being imprisoned.
Rather, if he were imprisoned, he would be more interested in seeing how these people would respectfully invite him out afterward.
Everyone dislikes show-offs, but everyone wants to be superior.
Bai Chen was no exception.
Thus, Bai Chen took Mariya Yuri and began to stroll through the headquarters' garden.
On the other side, Liliana also arrived at the conference room.
The Commander-in-chiefs of Bronze Black Cross, her grandfather, Old Kraničar, a white-bearded but energetic old man, and her teacher, Diana, who taught her magic and swordsmanship.
Despite her age, she remained youthful, undoubtedly thanks to magic.
"Grandpa, Teacher, I'm back," Liliana bowed to the two.
"It's good you're back, it's good you're safe," Diana finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her proud disciple return.
"Mmm." In contrast, Old Kraničar, her grandfather, merely nodded and then asked, "Please recount everything that happened there."
Of course, he knew about the gas leak news, but to know the details, he had to rely on his granddaughter, who was a participant.
"Yes," Liliana nodded, recounting everything she had witnessed in detail.
When she mentioned that the summoned Heretic God was Siegfried, the dragon-slaying hero from the Song of the Nibelungs, Old Kraničar's eyes narrowed in pleasure.
"In that case, the Marquis must have successfully slain a god and usurped a new Authority." As the Marquis's number one fan, Bronze Black Cross had always been loyal to Woban.
Even for this global search for witches, Old Kraničar had been busy, even sending his own granddaughter.
"No, after the successful summoning, there was a slight accident," Liliana interrupted her grandfather, who was praising Woban.
"Sword King Tony broke into the scene and snatched the Marquis's prey." Give some flowers, writing a Chat Group feels like a single-player game…