In a luxury suite on the upper floor of the Queen's Hotel in Singapore.
"What is Cocolia doing? Doesn't she care about this gem? Why didn't she come to this island country?!"
An old man was clutching a suitcase tightly and nervously questioned a strange hooded man who was eating bananas in a peculiar manner.
"Dr. Maki, you can rest easy. The large army of Schicksal cannot enter this country. Even if they manage to sneak in, they are just a few small pests. There are so many bodyguards here, so there is no need to worry. Besides, I am here to guard it myself."
Accompanied by these confident words, the hooded man removed his hood, revealing a face identical to the one who had previously invaded St. Freya's College.
He was another replica of the first Herrscher of Reason in the current civilization era, 'Welt'.
At this time, he was under the orders of the anti-entropy high-level Cocolia to guard the Gem of Serenity brought by the Schicksal defector Dr. Maki and oversee the subsequent plan.
…
Meanwhile, the three-person team of Fu Hua, Kiana, and Lin Ling had also arrived at the Queen Hotel.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, they had all changed into attire more fitting for the atmosphere of this high-end hotel.
Fu Hua wore a backless, high-slit cheongsam that showcased her perfect figure and paired it with sexy over-the-knee black stockings. Kiana opted for a cute cheongsam skirt.
"Wow! There are so many delicious foods!"
Upon arriving at the hotel's grand buffet restaurant, which was hosting a lavish banquet, Kiana was immediately drawn to the array of delicacies from mountains and seas, snacks, and pastries.
She quickly pulled Lin Ling towards the feast.
However, Kiana was surprised to find Lin Ling, who was also her brethren gluttony demon, acting like a stone statue and not responding to her tugging.
"What's wrong with you?" Kiana asked curiously.
"Damn it! Why do I have to dress like this?!"
Lin Ling, half-hidden behind the door, gritted her teeth, her face flushed with dissatisfaction and shyness. She gripped the door frame tightly to prevent Kiana from pulling her into the open.
"Of course, it's to hide your identity. If you wore a school uniform, everyone's eyes would be on you," Fu Hua explained.
"Wow~" Kiana appeared intrigued by this new sight. She moved closer to Lin Ling, examining her from head to toe, "This is the first time I've seen you like this... Are you... shy? I didn't expect you to be shy!"
"Huh? Shy? How could I be shy? Don't joke around." Lin Ling said stubbornly, shrinking her body as much as possible, "And don't get so close. It's so hot here!"
"Hot?" Fu Hua extended her hand to feel the cool air from the central air conditioning above. "I think it's just right."
"Ahem, if you're anxious, you'll feel hot, understand?!" Lin Ling continued to argue.
"Hey, hey, hey!" Kiana had already picked up the shy Lin Ling and was rubbing her red, tender face. "Hot~ fragrant~ soft~ so cute≧ω≦!"
"I told you it's hot! Let me go!"
The playful interaction of the two girls drew the attention of many people in the hall.
"Okay, okay, you two stop playing. We're not here for fun; be careful."
Since this was a secret mission, being too conspicuous could hinder its progress. The immortal grabbed Lin Ling's wrist and forcibly led the shy girl in the plain cheongsam out.
"Ah~"
Unlike the modern cheongsams worn by Fu Hua and Kiana, which were designed with modern technology, Lin Ling's dress was a traditional Republic of China style.
It outlined the attractive curves of a young girl while also exuding a simple and elegant charm.
Coupled with Lin Ling's shy demeanor as she hugged herself, it drew even more attention.
...
The three of them wandered around the hall, pretending to be ordinary guests.
Fu Hua picked up a glass of red wine but did not drink it. Instead, she walked around with the glass, discreetly observing the surroundings.
While enduring the gazes of various men and women, Lin Ling comforted herself: "After all, a cheongsam is a common and normal dress. It's much better than Chongchong's tight rubber suit..."
Kiana, on the other hand, was fully engrossed in eating, her hands and mouth constantly busy.
"This is delicious, and this too! I didn't expect to eat so many delicious things during the mission!"
However, after eating for a while, Kiana noticed something and put a chicken leg in front of Fu Hua's mouth with some doubts. "Huh? Why aren't you eating, class monitor?"
Fu Hua gently pushed the greasy chicken leg away. "Kiana, I'm not hungry yet. Thank you."
"Not hungry? That's a pity. By the way." Kiana suddenly seemed to remember something. "I still don't know what class monitor's goal is for this mission. And why did you choose the two of us as partners? And before, you said we should check into this hotel first, so we opened a room... Wait! There's only one room! Could it be?!"
Suddenly, Kiana had a bold guess.
"Class monitor, you actually deliberately lured us out, then used delicious food to tempt us, and now you're plotting something against me! No, no, my body and heart belong to Mei! If you want to do something, class monitor!" Kiana said, pushing Lin Ling, who was still mumbling beside her, in front of her. "Just do it to her!"
Lin Ling was also jolted back to her senses by Kiana's remark and asked hurriedly, "Ah? What about my kidney?"
"Kiana-san, you're worrying too much." The immortal adjusted her glasses. "This mission is just about gathering intelligence. I asked you to come along because this mission allowed us to come to Singapore at public expense. I wanted to repay Kiana and Lin Ling. If you hadn't shown up that night, my life might have been in danger."
"Ah? I see. I didn't expect you to be so considerate, class monitor. I won't be polite then."
Though the reasoning seemed a bit far-fetched, it was sufficient to satisfy Kiana. So, reassured, Kiana continued to enjoy the food.
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On the other side, a bodyguard in a black suit was hiding behind a door, reporting to the bodyguard captain via headset.
"025, did you see anyone who might be a Valkyrie entering?"
"Well, three girls just came in, but don't worry. They've been eating, drinking, and playing, looking like ordinary girls."
"Don't be careless. This is a critical time. Continue to monitor carefully and report any situation immediately!"
"Yes!"
However, as the bodyguard got distracted by a brief conversation, he looked back at the banquet hall and noticed that the girl wearing glasses had disappeared.
"Not good!"
Realizing something was amiss, the bodyguard panicked, but it was too late.
Before he could react, everything went dark before his eyes…