Mediterranean Sea, Island of Gozo.
Jeanne yawned lazily and walked off the ship, rubbing her eyes. "We're here so quickly? I didn't expect your family's ship to be quite fast."
"You sleep too much."
Stella, who was walking ahead, glanced at her, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
"You don't train every day, just lying there sleeping like a pig. No wonder you became a terrorist."
Jeanne was a bit stunned. "Hey! What's the connection between those two things?"
"Even if you don't like me, there's no need to talk nonsense, right?"
Stella snorted coldly, "Since you know I don't like you, don't follow me."
Jeanne shook her head. "That won't do. The mission I received is to come with you to check on the status of the Fourth Primogenitor."
Stella withdrew her gaze and said, "The only time you can cause trouble is now."
Jeanne blinked. "It's rare to see you so tough. You haven't secretly mastered some new move again, have you?"
Stella ignored Jeanne's question and walked towards the modified off-road vehicle ahead.
Seeing this, Jeanne followed immediately, sitting in the back seat with a playful smile.
"Stella, I promise not to tell Cao Cao and the others. Just give me a hint."
"Stella, I recently learned a new dish. Do you want to try it later?"
"Stella, I heard there are other remains on the Island of Gozo. Do you want to go explore with me?"
"Stella..."
"Shut up!"
Stella's voice suddenly rang out.
The temperature in the air slowly rose, her pupils became vertical, and a dangerous aura emanated from her body.
"If you talk any more nonsense, I'll kill you."
"Oh, alright."
Jeanne shrunk her head back and didn't dare to be playful anymore.
Although it was only for an instant, she had felt a dangerous aura from Stella just now.
Jeanne asked, "We were evenly matched not long ago, how did you suddenly become so strong?"
Stella launched an attack without hesitation. "I told you, I'm different from a lazy pig like you who only knows how to eat and sleep all day."
She had absolutely no good feelings towards Jeanne and the other members of the Khaos Brigade. If Cao Cao hadn't been too strong, she would have immediately acted to cut down all these people the moment she got stronger.
"Stella-sama, we've arrived."
Just then, the woman in the driver's seat spoke up to remind them.
The vehicle's speed began to slowly decrease, and the off-road vehicle stopped in front of a not-so-large camp.
Stella ignored Jeanne, opened the car door, and got out.
At the entrance of the camp, more than ten figures dressed in military uniforms and exuding powerful auras stood neatly in two rows.
In front of these people stood a young girl with long silver hair.
"Nice to meet you, Stella."
The silver-haired girl proactively walked up and introduced herself, "I am La Folia Rihavein, the representative of the Aldegyr Kingdom."
"Hello, La Folia."
After Stella responded, she also introduced herself according to etiquette.
After that, she looked around, a hint of confusion appearing on her face. "Have the people from the Lion King Agency not arrived yet?"
Lafuria nodded. "It is said that some unexpected incidents occurred in Japan, and the Witch of the Void couldn't make it."
Stella was stunned. "Unexpected incident?"
La Folia took out a piece of information and said, "LCO's leader personally led people to Japan. Their purpose is currently unknown."
Stella furrowed her brow. "Terrorists causing trouble again? Since the Khaos Brigade appeared, these terrorists have become increasingly rampant."
La Folia shrugged helplessly. "There's nothing we can do. Who made the leader of the Khaos Brigade the Infinite Dragon God? We simply cannot afford to provoke such a significant figure."
Stella sighed and skipped the topic, asking about another matter, "What's the situation with the Lion King Agency? Are they still vying for the Fourth Primogenitor?"
La Folia said, "I just asked. The Lion King Agency said they contacted a more reliable helper than the Witch of the Void and guaranteed that this operation would not have any accidents."
"Huh? Really?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Stella's eyes.
Unlike ordinary witches, Natsuki was a very special existence.
Relying on Laeding that can seal gods, and her elusive spatial control, Natsuki could even contend with gods and was an undisputed top-tier expert.
More reliable than Natsuki? Who exactly did the Lion King Agency invite to assist them this time?
Buzz!
Just as Stella was feeling a bit confused and preparing to ask a question.
A surging demonic power fluctuation rose, and a crimson magic circle appeared on an open space not far away.
"Huh?"
Looking at the figure that appeared within the magic circle, a hint of surprise appeared on Stella's face.
"You are... Red Dragon Emperor?!"
"It's me, alright."
Tatsuma chuckled and said, "I'm here this time as the representative of the Lion King Agency. Ladies, please guide me."
La Folia, who had already received the information beforehand, wasn't surprised and replied very politely, "You are too kind. For this operation, we are counting on you, Tatsuma-san."
After introducing themselves, the three walked towards the inside of the camp.
On the way, Tatsuma proactively started a conversation with Stella.
"How have you considered that letter from last time?"
"I haven't made preparations yet. My father and mother are a bit hesitant about cooperating with Devils."
"Are they hesitant about cooperating with Devils? Or are they hesitant about cooperating with me?"
Stella replied truthfully, "Uh... I think it should be the latter."
After receiving Tatsuma's letter, she had discussed the matter with her family the next day.
Initially, the Vermilion Empire was relatively supportive of cooperating with Tatsuma to deal with the Khaos Brigade and the United States. However, Tatsuma's achievements over the past two days were too terrifying.
After learning that he ran to the United States without a word and brought people to take down MAR, the Vermilion royal family urgently held a meeting to re-discuss the matter of cooperating with Tatsuma.
If it happens once, it can happen a second time.
Cooperating with an unstable factor like Tatsuma also has the potential to backfire.
Stella said, "I personally lean towards cooperating with you, but the specific outcome still depends on my father."
"Alright, then I'll look forward to it."
Tatsuma shrugged, not paying too much attention.
After chatting with Stella for a couple more sentences, his gaze turned towards the timid figure behind him.
"You're Cao Cao's subordinate, right?"
Jeanne's body trembled, and she vehemently shook her head in denial. "You've got the wrong person."
"I am Stella-sama's maid. I'm not familiar with anyone named Cao Cao."
"Stella's maid?"
A playful smile appeared on Tatsuma's face.
"Stella, is what she said true?"
"..."
Stella didn't reply immediately, instead turning her head to glance at Jeanne behind her.
The moment their eyes met, Jeanne frantically winked and blinked, a look of pleading on her face.
Seeing this, Stella fell silent for a moment, then a joyful smile suddenly appeared on her face. "Lying isn't a good behavior, Jeanne-san of the Khaos Brigade."
"Stella! You traitor!"
Jeanne's eyes widened in disbelief, letting out a cry of sorrow.
"After I treated you to so many delicious things every day, is this how you repay me?"
Stella let out a cold snort, "It's a miracle I didn't suspect you of poisoning my food, and you expect me to repay you?"
Then she withdrew her gaze and looked towards Tatsuma beside her. "Are you interested in her?"
Tatsuma nodded. "Cao Cao caused me some trouble before, I said I'd give him a surprise."
Stella thought for a moment and asked, "Cao Cao has the strongest Longinus, the True Longinus, can you handle it?"
Tatsuma let out a light chuckle. "Even if I stood still and let him stab me, he couldn't kill me."
Stella: "?"
Stella's expression became subtle.
As the saying goes, counter trumps all, specialized attacks defeat even gods.
As the strongest Longinus, the True Longinus carries the will of the God of the Bible within it and has a special attack bonus against Devils.
Even if Tatsuma hid his trump cards, and his true strength was comparable to the Infinite Dragon God, it would be useless. As long as he is a Devil, being struck by the True Longinus will definitely wound him.
Saying he'd be fine standing still and getting stabbed, it was hard for Stella not to suspect he was bragging.