It's worth mentioning that she actually carries a weapon for self-defense. Given Qin Yiyan's current unstable state, she might be able to break free on her own... However, the little black rabbit's cowardly nature persists throughout, and calling for help when in danger is practically an instinctive basic action.

She was secretly pleased... Seeing the red-haired idiot get electrocuted naturally reminded her of the days when she had a bomb hanging around her neck.

At that time, I only felt that Xu Shi was hateful and despicable, but looking at it from another perspective... what's with this inexplicable sense of satisfaction?

Her mindset perfectly illustrates that you'll never feel the pain unless the knife pierces your own skin.

Miss Black Rabbit wasn't seriously injured; at most, she had a minor cut from being hit by a sharp object, and it would heal quickly if she didn't get treatment soon.

"...What's going on?"

Xu Shi was both amused and exasperated. Looking at Qin Yiyan, who had lost consciousness and collapsed on the ground, he waved to everyone to help tie her up again.

The main focus is on creating a positive and calm communication environment.

...

Qin Yiyan slowly woke up again, vaguely feeling something rustling beside her.

When her pupils focused, she saw Xu Ying circling around her, constantly tightening the rope around her.

"Your Highness?"

After moving around a bit, the red-haired girl realized she was tied up again, but what she couldn't accept was why Her Highness the Saintess had to join in?

"Sister, are you calling me?"

Xu Ying raised her clear eyes, paused for a moment before realizing what was happening, and exclaimed, "Oh, she's awake!"

After losing her memory, she seemed to be very resistant to Qin Yiyan, and hurriedly hid behind her good father for protection.

"Hello, Commander Qin."

Xu Shi sat directly opposite her, looking at her with a gentle expression, and waved to greet her.

"Xu Shi!"

Qin Yiyan was only shocked by the electric shock, not stunned, so he naturally remembered everything that had happened before.

Seeing that face made her furious. "What exactly did you do?"

In fact, she could see some things, such as the changes that had occurred in Her Highness the Holy Maiden.

Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, she knew Xu Shi's abilities and naturally attributed it to his deliberate actions.

"Why don't we calm down?"

Xu Shi pouted, annoyed at being wrongly accused. "I don't want to shock you again... Why don't you let me finish?"

"..."

The red-haired girl fell silent; in this passive situation, she seemed to have no right to refuse.

Xu Shi didn't make up any lies and roughly told her about the changes that had occurred in the Hualan Empire after that night.

The main point is authenticity, and being honest and open about things. When has Mr. Xu ever lied to anyone?

It's a pity.

"...Stop talking nonsense."

After hearing this, Qin Yiyan expressed disbelief, "How could Her Highness the Holy Maiden do that? You must have used some dirty tricks!"

The destruction of the Papacy was actually within her expectations, after all, the Papacy was already at its last gasp during the final battle at the cathedral.

But the idea that Her Highness the Holy Maiden has lost her memory is not very believable... mainly because her attitude towards Xu Shi doesn't seem like she did nothing at all.

"You know the answer to that yourself, don't you?"

Xu Shi pointed out her unease incisively, "Or have you forgotten what your Holy Maiden did to you back then?"

"I……"

Qin Yiyan was speechless after just one sentence, clearly because her secret had been exposed.

Of course, she hadn't forgotten the Saintess's strange behavior at the time—especially when she was first being controlled, she actually still retained a little self-awareness, but later she slowly and completely lost herself until she was finally blasted away by Tang Shuang.

If this still doesn't prove that Her Highness the Holy Maiden has a problem, then you're just fooling yourself.

In reality, she was just deceiving herself. After all, the Vatican, or rather Xu Ying, had been her spiritual support since childhood.

She simply refused to believe it, or rather, she only wanted to believe the version she had conceived.

"Then... what do you want?"

She couldn't continue criticizing Xu Shi, so she awkwardly switched to the next topic.

"Originally, I intended to eliminate you completely and never thought of sparing your life."

Xu Shi said calmly, "But since you've survived, I don't seem to have any other interest... If you're willing to leave, then leave."

"From now on, we'll keep to ourselves. Of course, you're too naive to cause any trouble."

It certainly didn't sound like she had any intention of keeping him—that's right, she was just an ordinary S-rank "Upgrader," and to Boss Xu now, she was truly dispensable.

The purge of imperial power is in full swing... Xu Shi isn't worried at all that she'll actually raise a flag and establish her own independent regime; after all, someone has to respect her.

"...Thank you for saving my life."

Qin Yiyan was surprised that Xu Shi was so easy to talk to, but she really didn't have any intention of staying. Since the other party was willing to let her leave, then she would leave.

However, she wanted to try again, "Could I take Her Highness the Holy Maiden with me?"

The red-haired older sister couldn't possibly feel at ease leaving her by Xu Shi's side.

"That won't work."

Xu Shi refused decisively, saying, "Letting you leave is already more than enough. I advise you not to push your luck."

"Besides, even if you want to take her away, she might not want to go with you."

"Xiao Ying, would you like to go with her?"

He took the initiative to ask Miss Saintess for her opinion on behalf of Qin Yiyan.

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