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Chapter 20: Rita Unintentionally Exposed on a Live Stream

Rita hadn't the slightest clue that she had just been broadcasted worldwide.

"Wait… Is This Game Hinting at a Long-Lost Twin?!"

As the mysterious enemy revealed her form, Seele grew uneasy.

Seele: "Is this another illusion created by that strange person?"

Hokuto smirked.

"Well, illusions are just projections of reality in a different form, aren't they?"

Whether Seele understood his cryptic answer or not?

…That was another question entirely.

But in truth, the enemy's title alone already contained plenty of hidden messages.

Otto, of course, understood everything at a glance.

But, amusingly enough—

He stayed completely silent.

Hokuto grinned.

"Oh? Guess he's still processing things, huh?"

Without hesitation, Hokuto controlled Trial Kiana and rushed into battle.

Even with just basic White Comet gear, he maneuvered effortlessly, clearing enemy after enemy until he finally reached the final stage.

And there—

The mysterious enemy finally revealed her true form.

Of course, the game still labeled her as "???"—attempting to keep her identity hidden.

…But for Hokuto and Otto?

Pointless.

They'd seen the Herrscher of the Void before.

They knew exactly who she was.

Seele: "Streamer big brother, is this okay? That mysterious enemy… she seems really strong…"

Hokuto laughed.

"Relax. Story bosses aren't that hard."

As he flawlessly dodged and countered the enemy's attacks, he casually added:

"And besides—Kiana isn't weak."

With a few swift combos, he effortlessly shaved an entire health bar off the boss.

As her health bar flickered, she spoke:

"Did you really think… you could escape me? From now on, I will appear again… and again… in your deepest nightmares. Until one day… you won't be able to endure it anymore."

As her voice faded, the screen turned to darkness…

When the scene reappeared—

Kiana found herself surrounded by familiar faces:

Mei.

Fu Hua.

Theresa.

They all stared at her with worried expressions.

Behind them, the massive light ring of the Moonlight Throne loomed overhead.

And then—

Rita's voice softly echoed.

Rita's "Secret Report"… That Wasn't So Secret Anymore.

Rita: "It seems Kiana's sleepwalking symptoms are similar to Bronya's… likely caused by the Moonlight Throne's core energy. This ship's engine is truly strange. But regardless—my mission here is complete. I will return to headquarters and submit my report."

The camera focused on Kiana.

She lay in Mei's lap, dazed and unfocused.

But rather than panic, she simply mumbled:

Kiana: "Mei… I'm hungry~"

Mei: "Then let's go back. I'll make something for you!"

And as the two shared this lighthearted exchange—

Rita narrowed her eyes.

Her inner monologue played out as a voice-over narration.

"Observation Report No. 105-K423.

Compared to the past, the subject's physical and combat abilities have clearly improved. However, the specifics of her personality's re-emergence remain unclear."

"Lord Otto's plan is now entering its execution phase."

"Everything… is within his grasp."

And with that—

The chapter ended.

The Aftermath: Hokuto Needs a Food Break.

Hokuto stretched.

"Man, it's already this late? Let's stop here for now. I'll continue streaming tonight."

Seele immediately sent an eager message.

Seele: "Okay! Big brother, you have to stream later, okay? I really want to know what happens next!"

Though she wasn't the one playing, watching the story unfold made her feel like she was truly inside St. Freya Academy.

To her, this game was incredibly immersive.

Meanwhile…

Otto, sitting in his lavishly decorated office, was having a very different experience.

"This isn't a game at all."

"This is a live surveillance feed."

Otto rubbed his temples.

He had seen many things in his life.

But this…

This was beyond comprehension.

Despite his shock, he forced himself to calm down.

Otto: "…I'll be back tonight."

Because whatever this "game" was—

He needed answers.

One by one, the chat members logged off.

And as the viewer count hit zero, the system notification popped up:

[Stream ended successfully!]

[Based on stream engagement, you've earned 3,600 crystals!]

Hokuto saw the newly credited crystals and felt all his exhaustion disappear.

Time to grind more pulls later.

But first…

Food.

It wasn't until now that he realized—

He hadn't eaten anything since this morning.

And he had been working a full shift while streaming at the same time.

Hokuto chuckled.

"Here I was, telling Durandal to take better care of me… but even I don't take care of myself."

Shaking his head, he put down his tools and headed toward the cafeteria.

Hokuto's Extravagant Lunch (And The Unexpected Spectators).

At the cafeteria, Hokuto didn't hold back.

He ordered everything expensive.

King crab.

Australian lobster.

Abalone.

If it looked fancy or delicious, he ordered it.

It was such an absurdly luxurious meal that even the other Valkyries in the cafeteria started glancing at him.

Among them—

A group of Immortal Blades soldiers were whispering.

One of them, nervously, turned to the woman sitting beside him.

Soldier: "Rita… isn't that the same guy from before?"

Rita: "Oh?"

Dressed in her Moonlight Knight Valkyrie armor, Rita followed her subordinate's gaze.

She elegantly tilted her head.

"What seems to be the matter?"

Soldier: "N-Nothing… It's just weird how… flashy he suddenly looks."

Rita's crimson eyes gleamed with curiosity.

She took another deliberate sip of her tea—

And then cast one more glance toward Hokuto.

End of Chapter 20