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102? Lian Han paused, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably. Was something going to happen at today's dance?

"Hey? What's with that expression? You're not really going to the ball, are you?" Before Lian Han could answer, Qian Ya said to herself, "Okay, okay, go ahead. I don't need you to help me with this."

Seeing that she wanted to leave, Lian Han's lips twitched. "The 102nd floor is also where the ball will be held tonight. Moreover, the Federal Building has been cleared out. Now there are only guests attending the ball and security personnel here. You didn't bring an invitation. Be careful not to leave my area and get shot."

"Huh?" Chiya asked in surprise.

Lian Han had already led her into the fiber optic elevator. "I don't know your purpose, but it's best not to make any rash moves before something unexpected happens, unless you want to be riddled with holes by the energy gun."

"Understood," Qianya replied. The system hadn't spoken yet, so she wasn't in a hurry to jump out. But what exactly was she doing here?

[System, what am I even here for?]

[Act according to circumstances. As long as your identity is not revealed.]

Chia: [...You really didn't trick me into coming to the ball?]

[no. ]

The system replied with two words and then fell silent, making Qianya so angry that she wanted to turn around and leave.

"What's wrong?"

Meeting Lian Han's concerned gaze, Qian Ya smiled, "It's alright. Since we're already here, let's go in. Tell me quickly what this ball is for."

"It's to welcome the envoy from Norl and their prince," Lian Han explained patiently.

Princess Qian Ya: ...How come she didn't know about this ball? Does Noel have other princes?

Qianya was very confused.

Fortunately, the two had already entered the venue, and Lian Han's attention had shifted to the people attending the ball, so he didn't notice her unusual behavior.

[Host, the Prince Noel at the ball was merely a stand-in, at Rella Noel's behest. Host, be careful not to expose yourself.]

[So that's how it is.]

Qianya understood, then added, "System, you really don't trust me? Who would have thought that Feiyue would be the frail little princess of Noel?"

The system paused for a moment, then said, "[Host, before you left Norl, Commander Norl and Elder Meg made a bet on how long it would take you to reveal your mental power.]"

[How long will the bet last?]

[One week and one month.]

Qianya: ...She wants to go back to Nor and tear down the commander's mansion right now!

"Snap out of it." A deep male voice sounded in her ear. Qianya looked up and saw someone walking towards them.

"Company commander, we meet again."

"Major Ling," Lian Han said.

Ling Chen. Qian Ya looked at the man in a sharp suit and felt that this was how one should look at a ball.

"Who is this?" Ling Chen looked at Qian Ya with a questioning look in his eyes.

Judging from her attire, she should be Fei Yue. But doesn't that person never appear in formal settings?

Qianya smiled, "I came here to have fun. If I don't have enough fun—Major Ling, you won't want to know the consequences."

Referring to herself as "sister," Ling Chen inexplicably thought of the pitiful head Xiao Ze had been smacked with one night. There was no need to investigate further. Ling Chen: "...Good evening, Miss. No one would dare to make you unhappy."

"So you do know each other."

"Yes. Major Ling has a very funny younger brother."

Lian Han said, "You bullied them."

His tone was absolutely certain. Qianya, however, smiled innocently, "Really? Didn't he provoke me first?"

"You two have a good time. I have a mission to complete. I won't keep you company any longer." Ling Chen smiled, leaving Xiao Ze at home was indeed the right choice.

What tasks are available now?

"Major Ling will be in charge of hosting today's ball."

"I see."

Seeing that Qianya had no intention of making a move now, Lian Han pulled her to an inconspicuous corner; the ball was about to begin.

She didn't know Lian Han's specific position in the military, only that she had spent half of the past six years fighting against him while completing her missions, especially in the very beginning. Lian Han had almost treated her and Yi Tian as an ally, until he finally distinguished them later.

Even so, Lian Han never gave her a kind look.

The reason, I suppose, is that whenever someone loses something precious, it's always found at Lian Han's place, which has led him to be mistaken for a thief—Qian Ya would never admit that she was getting revenge.