The simple and unpretentious immortal

With Bronya's battle reaching its conclusion, Rita ceased her pursuit. While she never truly revealed her trump card, it wasn't out of unwillingness, but due to the risks involved.

Durandal, before her departure, entrusted her with the complete responsibility of that world bubble. Rita felt obligated to protect it from harm.

Besides… a nagging sense of unease lingered in her heart.

She needed to wait. Wait for Durandal, who had been gone for twenty minutes, to return. She knew where she was – the best plan they had concocted together with Dr. Schrödinger.

The Dominion Theater gradually disintegrated in the void, signaling the end of this battle. The team continued their advance towards their planned destination.

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Meanwhile, on another route, Fu Hua and Kiana, acting as a surprise force, were rushing towards their target, utilizing a pre-prepared path.

But things didn't go smoothly. As they moved, tons of Otto's fake copies and puppets popped up everywhere, trying to stop them.

Fu Hua was about to keep searching for the real enemy when she saw a huge fire in the distance. It was so big, she knew who had to be causing it.

She rushed towards the fire and found Kiana facing off against someone. 

The person's appearance made Fu Hua pause, a sense of familiarity washing over her. The attire they wore made her furrow her brow – a traditional Chinese-style outfit. The three-foot long green sword in their hand and the jade pendant hanging from their waist were particularly striking.

Not everyone in this time period would choose to wear such things.

"You Rakshasa," the girl said, her voice annoyed, "why does your plan always go wrong? Even the enemy you promised is different..."

Fu Hua hadn't even gotten close to them, but she could hear the girl's complaining. It was clear she didn't want to fight in this battle.

"Before the Class Monitor gets here, I'm going to beat you," Kiana said calmly, her eyes full of fighting spirit.

As if noticing something, the girl's eyes lit up, turning towards the belated Fu Hua.

"Wait a minute... hehe, you'll have to beat me another time! My Grandmaster is here!"

"Grandmaster – the Red Kite Immortal… The Phoenix empyrean, it's been a long time."

"What... it's you?"

As the girl's face came into focus, Fu Hua recognized her – Li Sushang, the daughter of her seventh disciple, a descendant of a friend from five hundred years ago.

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"Huh? She wants to fight the Old Antique too?" The Herrscher of Sentience, looking a little annoyed, glared at the girl standing in their way.

How dare everyone bully the Old Antique? Doesn't she have any pride?

Qin Suyi was alright, but Susang's master, Cheng Lingshuang, was no good.

She couldn't forget that critical strike she delivered to Old Antique.

Learning so well, just to attack her master, huh?!

"It seems so. I'm also curious why they got rid of me first." Fu Hua said out loud, thinking about it. She didn't really realize how weird it sounded.

As they watched what was happening, it was getting clearer and clearer that Otto was behind everything. It was almost as if every step of Principal Theresa's plan was under his control, a chilling realization.

"Ugh, probably because they think you're too nosy, too involved, and know too much," The Herrscher of Sentience said, turning her head. She wasn't holding back her thoughts at all.

Fu Hua's face darkened. She glanced at the Herrscher of Sentience, who was practically openly seeking revenge, and understood that she had imposed too many rules on her lately, causing some resentment to build up.

But if she didn't restrict her, she'd see the Herrscher sleeping all day, playing video games day and night, and it was a sight that made her heart ache.

"That's something to think about. It's clear the other side has a secret plan, but we still don't know what they want Kiana for..." Fu Hua said.

"It's obvious now, they're sending Kiana alone," the Herrscher of Sentience said.

"Tsk... Looks like you're not that important. Otto doesn't even see you," the Herrscher of Sentience said, making it clear that she was trying to start a fight with Fu Hua.

"If he really didn't care, he wouldn't have brought out this... Miss Li Sushang to block Fu Hua, Little Senti~"

Elysia, with an unusual familiarity, patted the Herrscher of Sentience on the shoulder, smiling at her.

With her around, she wouldn't allow things to get too heated.

Besides, she was quite interested in the Herrscher of Sentience. It was natural to interact with her more.

Okay, to be honest, Elysia really wanted to see the three Fu Huas sitting together, all wearing the clothes she had in mind. That would be so funny!

"Who doesn't know that? And you, stay away from me. I always feel like you have ulterior motives..."

The Herrscher of Sentience felt a tap on her shoulder and instinctively took a step forward, warily looking behind her, ignoring the fact that she was now very close to Fu Hua.

She didn't actually dislike Elysia, but she had a nagging feeling that something was off. Unfortunately, she couldn't directly probe her consciousness, even though her intuition told her she had the ability to do so.

To be honest, the few people with memory bodies didn't pose much of a threat to her, but that didn't mean she could take on a whole group.

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Li Sushang watched the two women huddle together, whispering and sharing secrets. Even though if they were planning a surprise attack, Li Sushang didn't seem afraid.

She mumbled to herself, but her voice was calm and steady.

"Don't get me wrong," she said. "The Rakshasa saved my life once, that's why I agreed to fight alongside him. But he only asked me to stop the Red Kite Immortal. He never said anything about helping him with anything else. I can handle a one-on-one fight, but two against one? No way, I'd lose."

Fu Hua listened quietly, feeling a headache building behind her eyes. For a moment, she just stood there, thinking. Then, she finally spoke.

"Kiana," she said, "you might have to go first."

Compared to others, she undoubtedly knew Li Sushang better. A China heroine, she thought she had disappeared in the long passage of time, but here she was again.

Fu Hua knew Li Sushang was a woman of her word. She valued promises and considered her word to be her bond. She lived by the old saying, "Once spoken, a thousand horses cannot bring it back."

Knowing that Li Sushang had agreed to help Otto, Fu Hua realized that changing her mind seemed impossible. If they attacked together, Fu Hua couldn't help but laugh a little bitterly.

She considered how much time they had, her own strength, and the whole situation.

It seemed like Otto had a good grasp of things.

Fu Hua couldn't think of any good solutions. If Otto wanted to stop her, then let him.

"Class Monitor..."

Kiana looked at Fu Hua, confused. But Fu Hua's gaze was unwavering. After a brief analysis of the pros and cons, she understood her Class Monitor's meaning.

She wasn't the reckless Valkyrie she once was. She had learned to think, to consider the bigger picture, to compromise...

So she nodded, asking a couple of worried questions,

before agreeing and running in the opposite direction.

After all, Fu Hua's reasoning made sense – they couldn't both be held back, especially now that time was of the essence.

Fu Hua kept a watchful eye on the girl standing with her hands clasped behind her back, a serene smile playing on her lips. The three-foot long green sword in her hand seemed to not mind their conversation or Kiana's departure.

But Fu Hua didn't underestimate her in the slightest. It was because of her understanding that she felt a headache coming on.

In terms of Taixu sword energy, she was truly unparalleled in the world.

And right now... she couldn't use the Taixu Sword God's, which relied on Taixu sword energy.

But the attack Fu Hua had been expecting never came. She looked at Li Sushang, confused.

"No need," Li Sushang said, her smile never fading. "I only agreed to one match. One match is one match." She waved her hand, gesturing for Fu Hua to go ahead.

"He wouldn't give me anything extra for another match."

Should she say she had a true sense of chivalry, or was she already acting like a someone who was paid to do a job??

It was hard to tell. But her meaning was clear. She was bound by her promise to the other party.

"I've fought with my Grandmaster before, right? Even though I've forgotten, the Rakshasa said that the Red Kite Immortal and I are even."

"...Sigh," Fu Hua sighed, looking at Li Sushang, who was ready for a fight and radiating confidence. Fu Hua already knew what was coming.

"You have a promise to keep, and I have a mission to complete," Fu Hua said.

"So... let's do this."

"Alright, then I apologize in advance, Red Kite Immortal—"

The girl let out a light shout, and countless elegant sword lights surged forward, a continuous wave of sword energy striking.

[...She's so cute!]

[All she needs to say is that she's just a worker, just block a few attacks for show]

[Let the Little Senti come out and fight, two against one! They're all Fu Hua anyway]

[The Fu Hua and Kiana fans win big! The world famous painting – Mei in World Serpent]

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"Uh... are all Chinese people like that?"

Kiana looked at Fu Hua, curiously asking.

As for what she meant by "like that"... well, the boss had done some pretty silly things too, leaving a lasting impression.

"Hmm?" Fu Hua looked back, confused. She didn't understand what Kiana meant.

"It... probably counts, right? Look, wasn't the Old Antique initially agreeing to be a mole for Otto? She only fought back after she finished her task and Otto was exposed."

The Herrscher of Sentience scratched her cheek, thoughtfully.

She was the first to understand what Kiana was asking, but it was something you couldn't just say out loud.

"But you can't say that's a typical Chinese thing, right? Don't most good people keep their word?"

The Herrscher of Sentience raised her chin, explaining to Kiana.

Kiana nodded, agreeing. "Yeah, that makes sense...but won't Otto punish the person inside? It feels like they're just pretending to do their job."

 Kiana stared at the screen, where the person was basically saying they were just going through the motions.

All they cared about was keeping their promise!

"If it was something truly evil, Li Sushang wouldn't have been tricked. But in this case, it's more like she's still under Otto's control. Otto knows Sushang so well, it's like she's an open book to him."

The Herrscher of Sentience nodded, quite understanding.

Fu Hua looked at the Herrscher of Sentience with a sense of bewilderment. Why did she feel like the Herrscher didn't like to jump around in front of others, but couldn't stop jumping around in front of her?

What was going on?

She spoke eloquently with Kiana, but with her... it always felt like she was being deliberately obstinate.

It made Fu Hua feel a little uneasy.

Elysia and the others were clearly also curious about Li Sushang image. After all, the first time they saw her, they felt a sense of chivalry radiating from her.

Even though her attire had been altered, and the Valkyrie Armor accentuated her features, shedding the ancient aura, her image was still incredibly distinct.

Honestly, Eden's creative urge was already bubbling. She wanted to design a similar style for Elysia to wear.

Really, she had the idea. Elysia wouldn't refuse, right...?

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They exchanged several blows, but they were all probes, mere formalities. Sword energy flew, swords filled the air, streaks of light cut across a pair of gauntlets, but they couldn't cause any harm.

After all, they were essentially from the same school, and if they were just sparring, it wouldn't be easy to cause serious injuries with their strength.

And with her Heartless Sword, and her opponent's Heartful Sword, it was difficult to create a significant gap.

She didn't want to truly determine a winner, as that would only lead to them both being injured. She would no longer have the strength to help Kiana.

So... this was the only way...

"Since we can't determine a winner in a short time, then for the sake of the bigger picture, I'll choose to leave you behind and go directly."

Fu Hua looked at her, speaking calmly.

"...Huh?"

Li Sushang, who had taken up a fighting stance, was confused. She never imagined such a scenario.

An Immortal, a real Immortal!

From the legends she had heard since she was young, she never thought the other party would consider running away.

"This... this won't do, it's against the rules."

She said with some difficulty.

Being outmatched was one thing, but what should she do if the other party ran away?

"Therefore—whether it's you or me, we need to finish this quickly."

Fu Hua reiterated, staring at the other party's panicked expression with a blank face.

Running wouldn't solve the problem. The other party could easily chase after her, making the situation even more tense. But a prolonged fight would only drain their strength. She had to find a way to help Kiana.

So, she chose to gamble.

She gambled that their strongest moves would determine who would defeat the other. Only then... could she bypass her opponent and go to Kiana's battlefield.

"My next attack... I will give it my all. If you don't take it seriously, you might... perish here."

"I'm serious. So, if you want to fulfill your promise, then reveal your trump card as well, Li Sushang."

She spoke like this, but there were calculations in her heart.

She had to admit that she was at a disadvantage right now. Her spirit was still scarred, and she couldn't fight anymore.

And her opponent's trump card... was only the Taixu Sword God.

"Grandmaster just wants to buy some time for that white-haired girl, right? The Rakshasa is the same, he and I don't want to hurt you..."

"Do you think we have to reach the point of life and death struggle today?"

Li Sushang was reluctant to reveal her final edge, persuading her.

In her view, all she needed to do was stall for time. Kiana had gone, hadn't she...? A fake fight was perfectly acceptable.

She knew even better that the Master Red Kite Immortal body was definitely not in great shape, otherwise she wouldn't be weaker than she was five hundred years ago.

Life and death struggle? No, on the contrary,

Fu Hua thought to herself, she only had this one path left... but she still said calmly,

"You should know what Otto wants to do. For me, it's an act of evil that I absolutely cannot accept."

" 'Five hundred years of history,' worth fighting for."

[Oh, hey? Where did my simple and unpretentious immortal go?]

[She's learned a lot from Otto, Red Kite immortal...]

[Sushang: Huh? ...Ah, yes, yes, yes]

[Li Sushang, I'm not lying!]

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"Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of something... it's said that Sushang is the same height as Bronya."

Luo Mo looked up at the ceiling, staring at the blank white surface, suddenly remembering something, and said it abruptly.

"Hmm? So?"

Bronya glanced at her, not offering any further comment.

"Well...the Valkyries' weight data is also interesting. She's actually quite a bit heavier than you, like 4 whole kilograms!"

Bronya paused for a moment, still confused. "I don't get what you're talking about at all."

The same height, but so much heavier. Shouldn't she be thinking about why the other person is so fat?

She felt a little disdainful, until she saw the smiles on the faces of those around her, and then she glanced at the proud figure in the game, her face turning black.

She felt like she had been discriminated against and insulted in some way, even though it wasn't important...

But she was still angry!

"Huh? You actually know girls' weights?" Elysia was a little excited, but also a little worried.

How did this guy get the Super duper ultimate pro max data? Blank technology? Super power....

If this lady lovely Elysia enters his game for her great Entrance, he immediately knows THAT

"Hmph...!"

Luo Mo, trying to downplay the situation, coughed nervously. "It's just some necessary data. I don't really know anything..."

He glanced at her eyes, then quickly looked away, feeling a rising panic. He felt like someone might explode if he didn't explain himself properly.

Speaking of which, he only remembered Elysia's weight…

What was her height again...?

Forgot! but it seemed like she was taller than Bronya.

Unfortunately... it couldn't be a his killing blow for her.

Luo Mo felt a pang of regret for that part. (maybe better if you forgot if not...)

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(its 54.8kg++ actually, add ++ because she little get lazy these day and eat dessert everyday)

Rakshasa = Luocha

Dunno if my translation is correct or not, Rakshasa is literally "foreigner"