“Human, you’re not that great either.
You still needed this Queen’s cooperation.” Kiana laughed triumphantly, with a worried Seele following behind her.
“Is this elder sister really okay?” “Don’t worry, I know how to control my strength.
She definitely won’t die.” Kiana told Seele to relax, but the girl was still worried looking at the large bump on the back of Rita’s head.
Frez picked up the Gene Reaper from the ground and handed it to Seele.
“Seele, you take this.
It’s not of much use to me.
Since we’re already here, maximizing profit is the best way to go.” Seeing the mischievous grin on his face, Kiana knew Rita was in for some bad luck.
“What do you plan to do?” “The technology on my side is advanced yet not really.
Most of it relies on archaeology, so I’m going to bring some stuff back.” Frez played with the Pseudo-Judgment of Shamash in his hand, feeling a bit reluctant to let go.
There was Honkai Energy to use here, and Void Archives could carefully absorb Honkai Energy from the air for use, but Terra didn’t have that.
It was a pity.
Even if he were to get weapons, he couldn’t choose ones driven by Honkai Energy.
Titans…
these things were much more useful than Steam Knights.
He’d get some first, then see if he could find someone to modify them to run on Originium.
“Kiana, do you have Titans on your side?” “Of course.
Anti-Entropy makes them too.
They’re used for infrastructure and some special operations.” It made sense.
The Honkai Beasts over there weren’t a threat, there were no enemies, and there wasn’t much need for weapons.
According to Kiana, those for special operations were rarely equipped with weapons.
He hadn’t seen many Schicksal divine machines when he went to Schicksal Headquarters before either.
Otherwise, he could have traded with Otto for some.
He could only look around here.
Titans probably wouldn’t work.
The Herrscher of the Void had bankrupted Anti-Entropy with one shot, and the repair progress for the Father-class Titan was still stuck at 90%.
He didn’t have any money on him to trade with Anti-Entropy either.
It seemed he could only let Rita suffer a bit.
Frez crouched down, found the communication device on Rita, unlocked it with her fingerprint, and pulled up the contacts.
Lord Bishop Otto.
Beep…
beep…
After a busy signal, the call connected, and a light-hearted voice came through.
“Rita, what do you need to report?” “Lord Bishop Otto.” The man’s voice made the other side pause, then he laughed easily.
“So, my unfamiliar friend, may I assume that Rita has met with an accident?” “No, she’s just fallen into an infant-like sleep.” Otto didn’t mind and simply asked, “What do you need?
Since you’re willing to contact me proactively, it means there’s room for negotiation.” “Give me one of each model of Schicksal divine machine, including ten Heimdall units and ten Baldur units.
If you have Anti-Entropy Titans, give me one of each model of those too.
Also, a cargo spaceship to put them all on.
Once safety is confirmed, I guarantee Miss Rita will be unharmed.” “Trading all that for a Schicksal S-Rank Valkyrie?
It seems I’m the one getting the better deal.” S-Rank Valkyries weren’t something that could be built just by piling up resources; both talent and hard work were indispensable.
Not to mention the custom-made armor and weapons.
Rita’s current Umbral Rose: Argent Knight is specialized for assassination and is extremely valuable.
Otto never cared about such small change.
The spaceship, divine machines, and Titans were indeed valuable, but far less important than a Rita.
Furthermore, Rita was his ‘black glove’ who handled many troubles for him.
These things were worth the trade for him.
More than that, Otto was curious about how Rita had failed.
“I’ll have someone prepare it immediately.
Where shall we trade?” “How about you contact Headmaster Theresa?
Have someone hand it over to her.
I trust her more than you.” Although St.
Freya had already fallen out with Schicksal, in Otto’s eyes, it was just his granddaughter’s minor willfulness.
Frez didn’t believe Otto had no way to contact her.
Compared to trading with this guy, he naturally felt more at ease handing it to Theresa.
“Friend, where is the trust between people?” “Friend?
Trust?
Lord Bishop Otto, this is a basic transaction.
Don’t bring in personal emotions.” Otto: “…” Why does that sound so strange coming from you?
“Fine.
In that case, let’s keep it strictly business.” The call ended.
Otto leaned back in his chair, opened the Schicksal Armor System, and checked Rita’s status.
From the data, Rita was indeed in a coma.
After a moment of thought, he quickly organized a file and called out, “Amber, go contact Theresa.
She’s blacklisted my contact info.
Have people prepare according to this list, then send it to Theresa’s place.” “As you command, Lord Bishop.” Amber initiated the contact.
Before long, the call was answered, and a petite white-haired girl said in confusion, “Amber?
You…
Grandpa?!” “Theresa, why use such a look as if you’re seeing an enemy to look at your Grandpa?” “Don’t you know why?” Theresa gritted her teeth.
Her niece’s disappearance, Himeko’s death—all of it was because of her grandfather.
“The Far East Branch has already cut ties with Schicksal.
If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.
Grandpa, don’t contact me in the future.” “Haha, if you want to talk business, then let’s talk.
Rita has been captured.” “What?
Rita?
She’s an S-Rank Valkyrie, after all!” Theresa was puzzled.
With Rita’s strength and cautious personality, how many people in this world could capture her?
Otto spread his hands.
“There are many experts in the world.
Schicksal isn’t the only one with people of S-Rank Valkyrie strength.
And given Rita’s personality, she wouldn’t lose her communication device.
Not to mention, every Valkyrie’s device is standard issue and cannot be opened without biological genetic information.
But the other party doesn’t trust me.
I’ll send the items to Sky Dome City later; you go meet them.” “You’re not thinking of ambushing them after they take the items, are you?” Knowing her grandfather, he would definitely retaliate against the trader after the transaction was complete.
It wasn’t like he hadn’t done such things before.
“Theresa, this is a transaction.
There’s no need to cause extra trouble.
Rita is important and worth this much.
Anyway, I’ll leave the rest to you.” Before Theresa could refuse, the communication was cut.
Otto looked up at Amber and said, “Amber, notify Durandal to leave the battlefield to the other Valkyries and head to Sky Dome City.
Also, send Bright Knight: Excelsis to Durandal and have her reach the scene as fast as possible.
After the transaction is complete, capture that man.” “As you command, Lord Bishop.” Amber withdrew.
Otto poured himself a glass of red wine and swirled it gently.
“To plot with a tiger, one must have the strength to trade with one.” Rita had failed, but surely Durandal wouldn’t?
As his most outstanding student, there would definitely be no accidents.
Maybe it’s not a big deal now… maybe it will be later.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”