Chapter 148: Weak in Literature, Strong in Martial Arts - Li Sushang

Li Sushang's appearance was, to Chase, unexpected yet somehow within reason.

Chase had long anticipated that the Schicksal would not just sit idly by, and this wasn't Otto's style either.

Anna Schariac, this A-class Valkyrie of Schicksal, wasn't particularly famous, nor was she outstanding among A-class Valkyries. So, her sudden appearance on the World Serpent's radar was quite suspicious.

If immediate combat power was needed, either of the two S-class Valkyries would have been a better choice. But why Anna?

Otto was obviously a suspicious and intelligent person; he wouldn't overlook this point. So Chase was sure the other side would take some action.

He just didn't expect it to be Li Sushang who was sent.

Chase had thought it might be Rita instead. Although her combat power was lacking among the S-class Valkyries, she excelled in other areas such as intelligence gathering, assassination, and servitude.

But Li Sushang...

Weak in literature, strong in martial arts, and a bit too naive. Chase even felt a bit guilty about manipulating her, as if he were deceiving a child with candy, because she was just so easy to fool.

"Really? Can you show me the way? I'm not familiar with this place," Li Sushang said, feeling a bit embarrassed as she scratched her head.

"From here, go to this point, then turn left, then right, when you see this building, turn right again, enter a small alley, go straight for about five hundred meters..." Chase earnestly pointed out the route on the paper map. Li Sushang felt like she was back in her childhood reading books.

Although she recognized each word, when they were put together, it all became confusing and hazy.

"Hehe," seeming to sense the girl's embarrassment, the composed young man chuckled, "How about this, I happen to be going there too. If Miss doesn't mind, I can take you along."

"Really? Thank you so much!" Li Sushang looked very happy and nodded eagerly, as if afraid he would run away.

Chase: "..."

How could Otto be so assured letting her come alone?

...

"Is this your first time here, Miss?" Chase walked ahead while Li Sushang followed behind, her long hair flowing, adorned with hairpins, adding a touch of ancient chivalry to her demeanor.

If it weren't for the curious and happy expression on the girl's face, perhaps this chivalrous demeanor would be more prominent. But now, she seemed a bit like a country bumpkin entering a grand estate.

"Um, yeah?" Li Sushang seemed absent-minded, subconsciously responding to Chase's question, then only waking up later, emitting a clear and stupid sound.

"Ah, yes." It wasn't appropriate to reveal her mission to outsiders, so Li Sushang just nodded and didn't say more. "And you don't have to keep calling me Miss all the time. I have a name; just call me Li Sushang."

"Alright, Miss Sushang, you can call me Chase." Chase said, looking at Li Sushang with a warm smile, a friendly neighbor boy vibe emanating from him.

Li Sushang felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint it. She could only scratch her head in confusion, feeling a bit itchy on her neck, as if she was growing a brain.

"Okay, Chase, I'll rely on you to lead the way." Li Sushang showed a shallow smile, very sincere and kind.

She felt that this person was really nice, helping others all the way, a true good person!

Li Sushang looked at the black-haired young man in front of her, feeling suddenly that Chase was inexplicably handsome at this moment.

"No problem, leave it to me." Chase also smiled happily.

He considered himself to have a certain understanding of Li Sushang. He knew this silly girl's innocence, so he naturally couldn't act as skillfully as Otto.

No, perhaps it should be said that Little Li had no acting skills at all; it was all genuine emotion.

Chase didn't hide his appearance or give a false name, but seeing Li Sushang's reaction, he couldn't help but wonder if the other party had no idea who he really was?

What was Otto thinking?

If Li Sushang came here to tour the back alleys, Chase would be the first to use his pointed boots to kick that person's butt. She clearly pointed out that she was looking for her own address, so how could she be just casually touring around?

There must be Otto's shadow behind this matter, without a doubt.

But why Li Sushang? Besides being able to fight and observe, was she really suitable?

Chase lowered his head slightly, looked at the ancient-style girl beside him, who was full of curiosity and joy, and fell into thought. He couldn't figure out Otto's intentions for a moment.

Damn, this Otto must have some major issues!

Chase took out his phone, swiping on the screen casually, and brought up the shady navigation app inside, showing it to Li Sushang.

"Actually, if you can't find your way, you can try using navigation."

Li Sushang blinked, a silly energy radiating from her as she looked at the glowing device in Chase's hand with curious and ignorant eyes. "What's this? It lights up. Is it some kind of magical treasure?"

Chase remained silent, silently cursing Otto in his heart.

How could you be so assured letting her come out like this?

"This is a cellphone, and the navigation is an app on the phone that can show you the way..." Chase explained, but halfway through, he stopped because Li Sushang had started "Ah-ba Ah-ba"ing.

"Ah...don't look at me with that kind of expression. I just woke up..." Li Sushang felt a bit embarrassed being looked at like this, wanting to explain unconsciously, but almost exposing her identity halfway through. After coughing a couple of times in panic, she hastily changed her words, "Ahem, my upbringing was very strict, and my mother never allowed me to use these strange and complicated things. This is the first time I've seen one."

"I understand," Chase nodded, "Next time you go back, you can tell your elders that times have changed."

"The navigation I mentioned can be understood as a special technique in this magical device called a cellphone. You can use it to guide you on the road. Let me see..." Chase pointed and clicked on his phone before handing it to Li Sushang.

Li Sushang took it carefully and began to examine it.

Seeing Li Sushang being drawn to the phone, Chase immediately activated the power of the Saint's Mark, monitoring Anna's situation on the other side.

The conversation over there was still ongoing, with Night Owl and Anna chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere seemed harmonious, but he still needed to keep an eye on it. With that in mind, Chase glanced at the ancient-style girl immersed in modern high-tech, confirming that she hadn't noticed anything suspicious.

[Ready to depart, go straight...]

Chase turned his head and found Li Sushang looking a bit panicked, her eyes full of pleading.

"Well, let's follow the navigation then." Chase smiled, taking the phone and looking at it. "Let's take the bus."

"Okay."

...

"Chase, how far were we from here when we started?" After getting off the bus, Li Sushang asked Chase somewhat listlessly.

"...Three kilometers." Chase was silent for a moment, then explained, "One kilometer is about two miles."

"Huh? Although this bus is not as fast as riding a horse, it still feels quite fast. Why did it take so long to travel six miles?" Li Sushang scratched her head, feeling puzzled.

Of course, a bus going in the opposite direction wouldn't be fast. I specifically took the wrong bus. Chase thought to himself, replying casually, "That's how buses are."

Then, without waiting for Li Sushang's response, Chase changed the subject, "We're here."

"Huh?"

Chase stopped in front of a small detached building, pointing to it. "The address you marked on your map, we're here."

"Oh, okay." Li Sushang came back to her senses, earnestly examining the building. Suddenly, she remembered something, looked around warily, and didn't see anyone who looked like the homeowner, so she relaxed a bit.

According to Otto's instructions, she only needed to move around the homeowner of this house, and everything else could be arranged freely.

Although she didn't know what arrangement Otto had made, she had promised him before she woke up that she would do something for him, so she could only go along with it for now.

Since she had found the location, she should hide and observe.

Thinking like this, Li Sushang was about to say goodbye to Chase first, then find a nearby place to stay and start monitoring the area.

But as she was pondering, Chase had already walked up to the house, took out the keys, and opened the door.

Seeing Chase turning back and smiling at her, Li Sushang couldn't help but feel puzzled. "Since we're here, why not come in and sit for a while?"

Li Sushang: "???"